Trivia: Prepositions Basic Test Quiz!

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Trivia: Prepositions Basic Test Quiz! - Quiz

Do you know how prepositions work, and do you think you can pass this quiz? The purpose of prepositions is to connect various parts of a sentence. It is essential to educate youngsters in the value of effective communication, and prepositions are an integral part of the English language and all languages. Understanding prepositions helps us to form sentences correctly. Taking this quiz will help you see how much you know about prepositions.

Questions and Answers

1.

An old car was parked beside the house.
- A.
  
  An
- B.
  
  Old
- C.
  
  Parked
- D.
  
  Beside
- E.
  
  The
Correct Answer
C. Parked

Explanation
The word "parked" is the correct answer because it is the only verb in the sentence that describes an action. The other words are either adjectives (old) or prepositions (beside, the). Therefore, "parked" is the only word that fits the grammatical structure of the sentence and makes sense in the context of a car being stationary next to the house.

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2.

Near the road stood an ancient oak tree.
- A.
  
  Near
- B.
  
  The
- C.
  
  Stood
- D.
  
  An
- E.
  
  Ancient
Correct Answer
A. Near
3.

My aunt will meet you between noon and one o'clock.
- A.
  
  My
- B.
  
  Aunt
- C.
  
  Will
- D.
  
  Between
- E.
  
  And
Correct Answer
D. Between

Explanation
The word "between" is the correct answer because it is used to indicate a range or interval. In this sentence, it is used to specify the time frame in which the aunt will meet the person, which is between noon and one o'clock.

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4.

The storm during the night was brief but destructive.
- A.
  
  Storm
- B.
  
  During
- C.
  
  The
- D.
  
  Was
- E.
  
  But
Correct Answer
B. During

Explanation
The word "during" is the correct answer because it fits grammatically and logically in the sentence. It is used to indicate a specific time period in which the storm occurred. The sentence suggests that the storm happened at some point in the night, emphasizing the duration of the event. The other words in the sentence are not suitable replacements for "during" as they do not convey the same meaning or fit the sentence structure appropriately.

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5.

The survivors walked and stumbled toward safety.
- A.
  
  The
- B.
  
  Survivors
- C.
  
  Walked
- D.
  
  And
- E.
  
  Toward
Correct Answer
E. Toward

Explanation
The given sentence describes the action of the survivors as they walked and stumbled. The word "toward" indicates the direction in which they were moving, implying that they were heading towards safety.

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6.

The team suddenly realized that its chances were beyond hope.
- A.
  
  Suddenly
- B.
  
  That
- C.
  
  Its
- D.
  
  Beyond
- E.
  
  Hope
Correct Answer
D. Beyond

Explanation
The word "beyond" in this context means that the team's chances were exceeding or surpassing any possibility of success. It implies that there was no hope left for the team to achieve their goal. The word "beyond" emphasizes the extent to which the team's chances were hopeless, indicating that they were completely out of reach.

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7.

Beneath the shay trees the tired workers rested.
- A.
  
  Beneath
- B.
  
  Shady
- C.
  
  Trees
- D.
  
  Workers
- E.
  
  Rested
Correct Answer
A. Beneath

Explanation
The word "beneath" is the correct answer because it accurately describes the position of the workers in relation to the trees. It indicates that the workers were positioned below or under the trees, suggesting a location of shade and possibly shelter. The word "beneath" is a preposition that effectively conveys this spatial relationship between the workers and the trees.

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8.

The jewels within the case sparkled and glittered.
- A.
  
  The
- B.
  
  Jewels
- C.
  
  Within
- D.
  
  Case
- E.
  
  And
Correct Answer
C. Within
9.

Three firefighters had become trapped inside the burning building.
- A.
  
  Three
- B.
  
  Firefighters
- C.
  
  Had
- D.
  
  Inside
- E.
  
  Burning
Correct Answer
D. Inside

Explanation
The correct answer is "inside" because it accurately describes the location of the firefighters in the given scenario. They were trapped within the burning building, indicating that they were inside the structure.

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10.

A thick fog hid the higher buildings from view.
- A.
  
  A
- B.
  
  Thick
- C.
  
  Fog
- D.
  
  Hid
- E.
  
  From
Correct Answer
E. From

Explanation
The word "from" in this sentence is used to indicate the direction or location where the higher buildings were hidden. The fog acted as a barrier, obscuring the view of the higher buildings from the observer's sight.

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Trivia: Prepositions Basic Test Quiz!

An old car was parked beside the house.

Near the road stood an ancient oak tree.

My aunt will meet you between noon and one o'clock.

The storm during the night was brief but destructive.

The survivors walked and stumbled toward safety.

The team suddenly realized that its chances were beyond hope.

Beneath the shay trees the tired workers rested.

The jewels within the case sparkled and glittered.

Three firefighters had become trapped inside the burning building.

A thick fog hid the higher buildings from view.