Test Your Preposition Kowledge! Trivia Quiz
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Enhance your understanding of English prepositions with this engaging trivia quiz! Test your ability to correctly use prepositions in various contexts, improving your language skills for better communication.
Questions and Answers
- 1.
Choose the correct answer for the question. There is a bridge _____ the river in the small town.
- A.
Along
- B.
Across
- C.
Over
Correct Answer
B. AcrossExplanation
along means in line matching the legnth of something.
across means from one side of an open space to the other.
over means at a place that is higher than something.Rate this question:
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- 2.
Choose the correct anwer for the question. My roommate came home _____ eleven o'clock last night.
- A.
On
- B.
In
- C.
At
Correct Answer
C. AtExplanation
on is used with specific dates.
in is used with months, seasons, and years.
at is used with specific times.Rate this question:
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- 3.
Choose the correct answer for the question. Kim has studied English _____ two years.
- A.
In
- B.
For
- C.
Since
Correct Answer
B. ForExplanation
in means at the end of a period of time.
for is used with an amount of time.
since is used with point of time.Rate this question:
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- 4.
Choose the correct answer for the question. The little boy fell _____ the chair and started crying.
- A.
On
- B.
Along
- C.
Off
Correct Answer
C. OffExplanation
on is used to indicate touching the surface of something.
along means from one point to another.
off means away from something.Rate this question:
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- 5.
Choose the correct anwer for the question. I have lived in this city _____ 2005.
- A.
For
- B.
In
- C.
Since
Correct Answer
C. SinceExplanation
for is used with a period of time.
Although in is used with years, it cannot be used in this sentence because of the verb phrase "has been"
since is used with point of timeRate this question:
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- 6.
Fill in the blank with the correct preposition. A: When is the bus leaving? B: It's leaving _____ ten minutes.
Correct Answer
inExplanation
in means at the end of a period of time.Rate this question:
- 7.
Fill in the blank with the correct preposition. A: What time do you usually get home from school? B: _____ five o'clock.
Correct Answer
Around, AtExplanation
at is used with specific times.
around is used to indicate a time that is not exact.Rate this question:
- 8.
Fill in the blank with the correct preposition. A: Is there a restaurant near here? B: Yes, there's one _____ the corner of Maple Street and Temple Drive.
Correct Answer
at, onExplanation
at is used to indicate specific places;
on is used to indicate the location of something.Rate this question:
- 9.
Fill in the blank with the correct preposition. A: Have you seen my car keys? B: They're right there _____ the counter.
Correct Answer
onExplanation
on is used to indicate touching the surface of something.Rate this question:
- 10.
Fill in the blank with the correct preposition. A: Where are you going? B: _____ the post office. I need to send this package to my brother.
Correct Answer
ToExplanation
to is used to indicate the direction of something.Rate this question:
- 11.
Answer the question with a complete sentence. Be sure to include the word in parenthese. Where did Tom put the money? (his pocket)
- 12.
Answer the question with a complete sentence. Be sure to include the word in parenthese. When will you graduate? (two years)
- 13.
Answer the question with a complete sentence. Be sure to include the word in parenthese. How long will they stay in New York? (a week)
- 14.
Answer the question with a complete sentence. Be sure to include the word in parenthese. What time does the game start? (ten o'clock)
- 15.
Answer the question with a complete sentence. Be sure to include the word in parenthese. Where do you live? ( the second floor)
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