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Prepositions Of Direction – Quiz 1
Prepositions Of Direction Quiz 1 (30 MCQs)
This multiple-choice question set evaluates students' understanding of prepositions of direction, including their usage in travel contexts, dates, and time. It assesses the ability to correctly use prepositions for indicating movement, destination indication, and positional relationships in sentences.
Quiz Instructions
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1.
Please, sit down ..... the bench.
A) At.
B) To.
C) In.
D) On.
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Explanations:
The preposition "on" is correct because it indicates the position of sitting on a surface, such as a bench. When someone sits down, they are placing their body in contact with the top of the bench.
Option Analysis:
Option A:
At - This preposition typically indicates a location or point, not a surface for sitting.
Option B:
To - This preposition is used to indicate movement towards something but not the position of sitting on it.
Option C:
In - While "in" can be used with some objects (like in a chair), it is less common and typically implies being enclosed rather than just resting on top.
Option D:
On - This preposition correctly indicates the position of sitting on a surface, such as a bench.
2.
Ben had to go ..... the window because he lost his keys yesterday.
A) Over.
B) Out.
C) Into.
D) Through.
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Explanations:
The correct answer is
D) Through.
When someone has to go through a window, it means they are entering or exiting the building by passing directly through the window itself, which implies breaking or damaging the glass. This usage of "through" indicates movement from one side of the window to the other.
Option Analysis:
Option A:
Over - Indicates moving above something without touching it.
Option B:
Out - Suggests exiting a door or opening, not necessarily through a window.
Option C:
Into - Implies entering from the outside to the inside of a building, but typically used with doors or entrances.
Option D:
Through - Correctly indicates passing directly into or out of the building via the window.
3.
The express bus has departed ..... Pasir Penambang.
A) From.
B) Across.
C) Off.
D) To.
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Explanations:
The preposition "from" is used to indicate the point of departure for a journey, which fits the context of the sentence where an express bus has left from Pasir Penambang.
Option Analysis:
Option A:
Correct. Indicates the starting point of the journey.
Option B:
Incorrect. "Across" suggests movement over or through a place, not departure.
Option C:
Incorrect. "Off" can be used but is less formal than "from" in this context.
Option D:
Incorrect. "To" indicates the destination rather than the point of departure.
4.
The man at the gate wouldn't let me .....
A) Over.
B) Across.
C) Along.
D) Through.
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Explanations:
The preposition "through" is used to indicate movement from one side of something to the other, passing completely inside it. In this context, "The man at the gate wouldn't let me through" means that the person was not allowed to pass or enter.
Option Analysis:
Option A:
"Over" is used for movement above something, which does not fit the scenario of passing inside a barrier.
Option B:
"Across" implies moving from one side to another on top or surface level, but it doesn't convey the sense of entering through a barrier completely.
Option C:
"Along" means moving in the direction of something, which does not fit the context of passing through a gate.
Option D:
"Through" correctly indicates movement from one side to the other by passing inside the barrier, making it the appropriate choice here.
5.
A half past nine if write in number is .....
A) 09.30.
B) 09.15.
C) 09.45.
D) 09.40.
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Explanations:
The correct answer is A) 09.30. At half past nine, the time would be 9:30 in a 24-hour format, which is written as 09.30.
Option Analysis:
Option A:
Correct. Half past nine is 09.30.
Option B:
Incorrect. This represents 15 minutes after 9, which is 09.15.
Option C:
Incorrect. This represents 45 minutes after 9, which is 09.45.
Option D:
Incorrect. This does not represent half past nine.
6.
Let's go for a walk ..... the park.
A) Over.
B) Along.
C) Through.
D) Down.
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Explanations:
The preposition "through" is correct because it indicates movement that passes completely into and out of an area, which fits well with the idea of walking in a park where one might walk through different paths, gardens, or sections of the park.
Option Analysis:
Option A:
"Over" suggests moving above something without necessarily passing through it.
Option B:
"Along" implies walking beside or on a path but not necessarily through different areas.
Option C:
"Through" correctly indicates movement that passes completely into and out of an area, fitting the context well.
Option D:
"Down" suggests moving in a downward direction, which does not fit the context of walking in a park.
7.
We had to walk ..... the jungle before reaching the waterfall.
A) Up.
B) Across.
C) By.
D) Through.
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Explanations:
The preposition "through" is correct because it indicates movement that involves passing from one side of something to the other, which accurately describes walking in a jungle to reach a waterfall.
Option Analysis:
Option A:
Up - This suggests vertical movement, not necessarily through the jungle.
Option B:
Across - While this could imply crossing over something, it doesn't fully capture the sense of moving within and between parts of the jungle.
Option C:
By - This implies passing by or near but does not indicate movement through the jungle itself.
Option D:
Through - Correct as it means to pass from one side to another, fitting the context of walking in a jungle.
8.
May Lee is leaning ..... the wall.
A) Against.
B) Along.
C) Across.
D) None of above.
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Explanations:
"May Lee is leaning against the wall." uses the preposition "against," which correctly indicates that May Lee is positioned in a way that her body is touching or close to the wall without actually resting on it fully, such as when leaning back.
Option Analysis:
Option A:
Correct. "Against" accurately describes the position of May Lee relative to the wall.
Option B:
Incorrect. "Along" suggests a linear movement or alignment with the wall, which does not fit the context of leaning.
Option C:
Incorrect. "Across" implies passing over something horizontally, which is not applicable to the act of leaning.
Option D:
Incorrect. There is a correct answer among the options provided.
9.
Which of the following word is NOT the Prepositions of Direction?
A) Beyond.
B) Towards.
C) Beside.
D) Inside.
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Explanations:
Prepositions of direction are used to indicate the position, movement, or location in relation to something else. "Beyond," "towards," and "beside" all fit this description as they describe a directional relationship.
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Option A:
Beyond - Indicates a position farther away from.
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Option B:
Towards - Indicates movement toward something.
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Option C:
Beside - Indicates a position next to or alongside something.
Option Analysis:
Option D:
Inside - While "inside" can indicate location, it does not describe direction in the same way as the other options. It describes being within an area rather than moving towards or away from something.
10.
Every morning Jim goes ..... the baker's on his way to work.
A) Out of.
B) Up.
C) Across.
D) Past.
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Explanations:
The correct answer is
D) Past.
When Jim goes to the baker's on his way to work, he passes by the bakery. The preposition "past" indicates movement that occurs in front of or beyond something, which fits the scenario where Jim travels through an area containing the baker's shop.
Option Analysis:
Option A:
"Out of" suggests exiting a place, not traveling to it. This does not fit the context.
Option B:
"Up" implies ascending or moving vertically, which is irrelevant here as Jim is likely walking horizontally on his way to work.
Option C:
"Across" means passing over something, typically a surface. This does not accurately describe the movement in front of or beyond the baker's shop.
Option D:
"Past" correctly indicates Jim’s path as he travels by the baker's on his way to work.
11.
I am flying ..... London today.
A) To.
B) In.
C) On.
D) None of above.
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Explanations:
The preposition "to" is used to indicate the destination of a journey, which fits perfectly in this context where you are flying to London today.
Option Analysis:
Option A:
Correct. Indicates direction towards a place.
Option B:
Incorrect. "In" is used for being inside something or part of a group, not for indicating travel destinations.
Option C:
Incorrect. "On" can be used with specific locations like a plane but not as the primary preposition for stating your destination.
Option D:
Incorrect. There is a correct answer among the options provided.
12.
Allan left your keys ..... the table
A) In.
B) On.
C) At.
D) None of above.
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Explanations:
The correct answer is
B) On.
When referring to placing an object on a surface, the preposition "on" is used. In this context, keys are placed on a table, not in or at it.
Option Analysis:
Option A:
Incorrect. "In" would be used if the keys were inside something like a drawer.
Option B:
Correct. "On" is appropriate for placing objects on surfaces.
Option C:
Incorrect. "At" is typically used to indicate a specific location or point, not placement on a surface.
Option D:
Not applicable as the correct answer is provided by Option B.
13.
We had to walk ..... the woods before reaching the farm.
A) Along.
B) Over.
C) Across.
D) Through.
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Explanations:
"Through" is the correct preposition to use in this context because it indicates walking into and out of an area, which accurately describes moving through woods before reaching a farm. "Along," "over," and "across" do not fit as well for describing movement through dense woodland areas.
Option Analysis:
Option A:
Along - Implies walking beside or next to the woods, which is less accurate than moving through them.
Option B:
Over - Suggests going above the woods, not through them.
Option C:
Across - Indicates crossing over a flat surface, which doesn't fit well with dense woodland terrain.
Option D:
Through - Correctly indicates moving into and out of the woods.
14.
We have posters ..... the wall.
A) Onto.
B) On.
C) In.
D) None of above.
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Explanations:
The preposition "on" is correct because it indicates the position of the posters relative to the wall, meaning that the posters are placed against or attached to the wall's surface.
Option Analysis:
Option A:
Onto is incorrect. Onto implies a movement towards and onto something, but not necessarily attachment or placement.
Option B:
On is correct as it accurately describes the position of the posters on the wall's surface.
Option C:
In is incorrect because in indicates being inside or enclosed by something, which does not fit the context of placing posters against a wall.
Option D:
None of above is incorrect since "on" is indeed the correct preposition.
15.
Where is you sister, Angga? She is ..... the kitchen
A) In.
B) At.
C) Behind.
D) On.
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Explanations:
The correct answer is
A) In.
The word "in" is used to indicate that something or someone is inside a place, such as the kitchen in this case. This usage aligns with the preposition of direction rules.
Option Analysis:
Option A:
Correct. Indicates being inside the kitchen.
Option B:
Incorrect. "At" is used for specific locations, not for indicating being inside a place.
Option C:
Incorrect. "Behind" indicates location relative to something else, not being inside a place.
Option D:
Incorrect. "On" is used for surfaces or positions above something, not for indicating being inside a place.
16.
They both came out carrying a crate ..... them and loaded it ..... the truck.
A) Between, in.
B) Along, by.
C) With, in.
D) Between, onto.
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Explanations:
The correct answer is
A) Between, in.
The preposition "between" indicates the position of both subjects relative to each other and the crate. "In" specifies that the crate was placed inside the truck.
Option Analysis:
Option A:
Correct. "Between" shows their position relative to the crate, and "in" correctly places the crate into the truck.
Option B:
Incorrect. "Along" does not accurately describe their position in relation to the crate or the action of loading it onto the truck.
Option C:
Incorrect. "With" is used for accompaniment, but neither phrase correctly describes the placement of the crate into the truck.
Option D:
Incorrect. "Between" accurately describes their position relative to the crate, and "onto" would be more appropriate than "in" when loading something into a vehicle.
17.
What time do you go ..... work?
A) At.
B) On.
C) Into.
D) To.
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Explanations:
The correct answer is
D) To.
In English, the preposition "to" is used to indicate movement towards a place or purpose. The phrase "go to work" means traveling or moving toward one's workplace.
Option Analysis:
Option A:
At - This preposition typically indicates a specific point in time or a location, not direction of movement.
Option B:
On - This preposition is used to indicate a surface or a relationship between objects, not the direction of travel towards a place.
Option C:
Into - This preposition indicates entering something, which does not fit the context of going to work as it implies being inside a workplace rather than arriving at one.
Option D:
To - Correctly used here to indicate movement towards a destination or purpose (work).
18.
Jill had difficulty riding ..... the hill on her bike.
A) Across.
B) Up.
C) Out of.
D) Along.
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Explanations:
The correct answer is
B) Up.
When riding a bike, the direction of movement on an incline is typically "up" the hill. This usage correctly employs the preposition "up" to indicate vertical ascent.
Option Analysis:
Option A:
Across - Incorrect as it implies moving horizontally over the hill.
Option B:
Up - Correct, indicating movement vertically upwards on the hill.
Option C:
Out of - Incorrect as it suggests exiting from underneath or beyond the hill.
Option D:
Along - Incorrect as it implies moving parallel to the surface of the hill without vertical change.
19.
The hikers walked ..... the trail.
A) On.
B) Up.
C) In.
D) At.
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Explanations:
The correct answer is
B) Up.
When hikers walk on a trail, they typically move in an upward direction, especially if the trail goes uphill. This usage of "up" indicates the direction of movement along the trail.
Option Analysis:
Option A:
"On" is incorrect because it does not indicate movement or direction; it suggests a surface or location.
Option B:
"Up" is correct as it indicates an upward direction, which is common for trails that ascend.
Option C:
"In" is incorrect because it implies being inside something rather than moving along a path.
Option D:
"At" is incorrect because it does not indicate movement or direction; it suggests a location or position.
20.
I'll see you ..... the party.
A) On.
B) To.
C) At.
D) In.
Show Answer
Explanations:
The preposition "at" is used to indicate a specific point in time or place, which fits the context of attending an event like a party. Therefore, "At" is the correct choice for this sentence.
Option Analysis:
Option A:
On is typically used with days, dates, and surfaces, not suitable here.
Option B:
To indicates movement towards a place but not arrival at an event.
Option C:
At is correct for indicating the location of an event or meeting point.
Option D:
In is used with larger places like cities, countries, and buildings, not specific events.
21.
Wrong kicked the ball ..... the net. (One kicks the ball into the goal goal)
A) From.
B) Into.
C) To.
D) None of above.
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Explanations:
The correct answer is
B) Into.
The preposition "into" indicates the direction of movement towards and inside a space, which accurately describes the action of kicking a ball into a net.
Option Analysis:
Option A:
From - This preposition indicates origin or departure, not the direction of movement towards an object.
Option B:
Into - Correct. It shows the ball moving towards and entering the space inside the net.
Option C:
To - This preposition is used for indicating a destination but does not imply entry into a space.
Option D:
None of above - Not applicable since "Into" is the correct choice.
22.
Anna has returned ..... her home town.
A) On.
B) In.
C) To.
D) None of above.
Show Answer
Explanations:
The preposition "to" is used to indicate movement towards a place, which fits the context of Anna returning to her hometown.
Option Analysis:
Option A:
"On" is typically used for surfaces or specific points in time, not for indicating direction towards a location.
Option B:
"In" is generally used for places where something is contained or located within, such as "in the city," but not for movement towards a place.
Option C:
"To" correctly indicates the direction of movement towards a location, making it the right choice here.
Option D:
Not applicable since "to" is the correct preposition in this context.
23.
Thomas fell ..... the floor.
A) In.
B) To.
C) On.
D) None of above.
Show Answer
Explanations:
The correct answer is
C) On.
When someone falls, they typically fall onto a surface, such as the floor. The preposition "on" indicates the contact with the surface.
Option Analysis:
Option A:
"In" is incorrect because it suggests being inside something, not falling to a surface.
Option B:
"To" is incorrect as it does not accurately describe the action of falling onto a surface.
Option C:
"On" is correct for indicating contact with a surface when falling.
Option D:
This option is not applicable since "On" is the correct answer.
24.
The cat crawled ..... the sofa.
A) On.
B) Under.
C) At.
D) Over.
Show Answer
Explanations:
The cat crawled
B) Under.
the sofa is correct because "under" indicates a position below something, which accurately describes how a cat would move beneath a sofa.
Option Analysis:
Option A:
On - This preposition suggests the cat is on top of the sofa, not underneath it.
Option B:
Under - Correct. It indicates the cat is below the sofa.
Option C:
At - This preposition is used to indicate a specific place or position but does not describe movement beneath an object.
Option D:
Over - This suggests the cat is above the sofa, which contradicts the action of crawling underneath it.
25.
The aeroplane is flying ..... Mount Everest.
A) Over.
B) Among.
C) Through.
D) None of above.
Show Answer
Explanations:
The preposition "over" is used to indicate that the aeroplane is flying above Mount Everest, but not necessarily in close proximity to it. This correctly conveys the idea of height and distance from the mountain.
Option Analysis:
Option A:
Correct. Indicates the plane is flying above Mount Everest.
Option B:
Incorrect. "Among" suggests being surrounded by or within a group, which does not fit the context of an aeroplane's flight path over a mountain.
Option C:
Incorrect. "Through" implies passing inside or between parts, which is not applicable to flying over a mountain.
Option D:
Not needed as A is correct.
26.
I can't catch the ball ! It's rolling ..... the hill.
A) Over.
B) Down.
C) Over.
D) Along.
Show Answer
Explanations:
The correct answer is
B) Down.
The preposition "down" indicates movement in a downward direction, which accurately describes the ball rolling from the hill.
Option Analysis:
Option A:
Over implies moving across or above something, not downwards.
Option B:
Down correctly indicates the ball's movement along the slope of the hill.
Option C:
Over is similar to option A and does not fit the context of rolling down a hill.
Option D:
Along suggests moving parallel to something, which doesn't match the downward motion implied by "rolling".
27.
My birthday is ..... December 12.
A) At.
B) Under.
C) On.
D) In.
Show Answer
Explanations:
The correct answer is
C) On.
When specifying a date, the preposition "on" is used to indicate the exact day of the month.
Option Analysis:
Option A:
At is typically used for specific times or points in time but not for dates.
Option B:
Under refers to a position below something and is not related to dates.
Option C:
On is the correct preposition when specifying a date, as it indicates the exact day of the month.
Option D:
In is used for months but not for specific days within a month.
28.
It moved slowly, making its way ..... the end of road.
A) To.
B) At.
C) Along.
D) In.
Show Answer
Explanations:
The preposition "to" is correct because it indicates movement towards a destination, which fits the context of the sentence where something is moving toward the end of the road.
Option Analysis:
Option A:
Correct. Indicates movement towards a destination.
Option B:
Incorrect. "At" suggests being in a place, not moving to it.
Option C:
Incorrect. "Along" implies movement alongside or beside something, which doesn't fit the context of reaching an end point.
Option D:
Incorrect. "In" is used for location inside something, not for direction of movement.
29.
The man fell ..... the river.
A) Into.
B) On.
C) At.
D) Down.
Show Answer
Explanations:
The preposition "into" is correct because it indicates movement from the outside into the inside of the river, which is a natural and common way to describe falling into water.
Option Analysis:
Option A:
Correct. Indicates movement from outside to inside the river.
Option B:
Incorrect. "On" suggests resting on top of the surface, not falling in.
Option C:
Incorrect. "At" is used for a specific point or location, not for entering an area.
Option D:
Incorrect. "Down" can be used but typically implies a vertical drop; "into" is more precise for falling into water.
30.
We saw the thief get ..... the house so we called the police.
A) Up.
B) Along.
C) Into.
D) Out of.
Show Answer
Explanations:
The correct answer is
C) Into.
The preposition "into" indicates movement from the outside to the inside of a place, which fits the context of seeing someone enter a house.
Option Analysis:
Option A:
"Up" suggests moving vertically but does not indicate entering a specific location like a house.
Option B:
"Along" implies movement in a direction or path, which is not appropriate for describing entry into a house.
Option C:
"Into" correctly indicates the thief's movement from outside to inside the house.
Option D:
"Out of" would imply leaving the house, which contradicts the context provided in the sentence.
Frequently Asked Questions
What are prepositions of direction?
Prepositions of direction indicate the position, movement, or location of a noun in relation to another object. Examples include "above," "below," and "between."
How are prepositions of direction used in dates?
Prepositions like "on" and "in" are commonly used to specify the date or time period. For example, "I will meet you on Monday" or "The event is in June."
Can prepositions of direction be used with time?
Yes, certain prepositions can indicate the timing of events. For instance, "at" is often used for specific times ("at 3 PM"), while "in" and "on" are used for broader periods or days ("in the morning," "on Tuesday").
What makes learning prepositions of direction challenging?
Learning prepositions of direction can be challenging because their usage often depends on context and the relationship between objects or actions. Different prepositions may have similar meanings but are used in different situations.
What is the importance of mastering prepositions of direction?
Mastering prepositions of direction enhances clarity and precision in communication. Proper use ensures that relationships between objects or actions are accurately conveyed, improving overall sentence structure and meaning.