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Prepositions – Quiz 1
Prepositions Quiz 1 (30 MCQs)
This multiple-choice question set evaluates the identification and understanding of prepositional phrases in various contexts, including their functions such as direction, location, time, and purpose. It also tests the ability to locate the object of a preposition within sentences and understand temporal references.
Quiz Instructions
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1.
Find the prepositional phrase(s)! Mrs. Deal shoved all of the chocolate in her mouth.
A) Mrs. Deal shoved.
B) All of the.
C) In her mouth.
D) Of the chocolate, in her mouth.
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Explanations:
The correct answer is
D) Of the chocolate, in her mouth.
This option includes two prepositional phrases: "of the chocolate" and "in her mouth." The phrase "of the chocolate" indicates possession or relation to the object being discussed. The phrase "in her mouth" shows the location where the action took place.
Option Analysis:
Option A:
This is a verb phrase, not a prepositional phrase.
Option B:
This is an adjective phrase modifying "chocolate," not a prepositional phrase.
Option C:
This is a prepositional phrase but does not include the full correct answer which also mentions "of the chocolate."
Option D:
This includes both "of the chocolate" and "in her mouth," making it the complete set of prepositional phrases in the sentence.
2.
WE HAD A PARTY ..... ALL THE OFFICE PEOPLE
A) IN.
B) TOWARDS.
C) FOR.
D) ON.
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Explanations:
The preposition "for" is correctly used in the sentence "WE HAD A PARTY FOR ALL THE OFFICE PEOPLE." This indicates the purpose of the party, which was for all the office people.
Option Analysis:
Option A:
"IN" would imply a location, such as "We had a party in the office," which is not the intended meaning.
Option B:
"TOWARDS" does not fit grammatically or contextually here; it suggests movement towards something, which is irrelevant to the sentence's purpose.
Option C:
"FOR" is correct as it indicates the reason or purpose of the party.
Option D:
"ON" would suggest a specific day or occasion, such as "We had a party on Friday," which does not fit the context.
3.
The dog is ..... the yard.
A) In.
B) On.
C) At.
D) None of above.
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Explanations:
The preposition "in" is correct because the dog is inside the yard, which means it occupies the space within the boundaries of the yard.
Option Analysis:
Option A:
Correct. The dog is inside the yard.
Option B:
Incorrect. "On" would imply the dog is on top of or touching the surface of the yard, not inside it.
Option C:
Incorrect. "At" is used to indicate a specific place or position, but not for enclosed spaces like a yard.
Option D:
Not applicable as "in" is the correct choice.
4.
I walk ..... the evening.
A) In.
B) From.
C) At.
D) On.
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Explanations:
The preposition "in" is correct here because it indicates the time of day when the action (walking) occurs, which is characteristic of how "in" is used with evening and other times of day.
Option Analysis:
Option A:
Correct. Indicates the time of day.
Option B:
Incorrect. "From" typically indicates a starting point, not a time of day.
Option C:
Incorrect. "At" is used for specific points in time (e.g., at noon), not general times like evening.
Option D:
Incorrect. "On" is used with days or dates, not times of day.
5.
Identify the prepositional phrase:He kicked the ball over the fence.
A) He kicked.
B) Kicked the ball.
C) Over the fence.
D) The fence.
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Explanations:
The prepositional phrase in the sentence "He kicked the ball over the fence" is
C) Over the fence.
This phrase includes the preposition "over" and its accompanying noun "the fence," which together indicate the location or direction of the action.
Option Analysis:
Option A:
Does not contain a preposition, thus is not a prepositional phrase.
Option B:
Lacks a preposition and is a verb phrase.
Option C:
Correct; includes the preposition "over" and its object "the fence."
Option D:
Is a noun phrase, not a prepositional phrase.
6.
I hate waiting ..... public transport.
A) To.
B) For.
C) From.
D) Of.
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Explanations:
The preposition "for" is correct in this context because it indicates the purpose or reason for hating waiting, which is related to public transport. The sentence structure suggests that the speaker dislikes waiting as a consequence of using public transport.
Option Analysis:
Option A:
To - Incorrect; "to" typically introduces an infinitive verb and does not fit grammatically in this context.
Option B:
For - Correct; it indicates the purpose or reason for hating waiting, which is related to public transport.
Option C:
From - Incorrect; "from" would imply a source or origin, which does not fit the context of the sentence.
Option D:
Of - Incorrect; "of" typically indicates possession or origin and does not fit grammatically in this context.
7.
I saw a bus loaded ..... passengers.
A) On.
B) To.
C) With.
D) From.
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Explanations:
The preposition "with" is correct because it indicates the bus is loaded with passengers, meaning the passengers are on board the bus.
Option Analysis:
Option A:
On - Incorrect. "On" would imply the passengers are located on top of or in contact with the bus, not inside it.
Option B:
To - Incorrect. "To" is used to indicate movement towards a place and does not fit the context of loading passengers onto a bus.
Option C:
With - Correct. This preposition indicates that the bus contains or has passengers on board it.
Option D:
From - Incorrect. "From" is used to indicate origin or source, which does not fit the context of loading passengers onto a bus.
8.
Are you allergic ..... cats?
A) Of.
B) To.
C) At.
D) On.
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Explanations:
The correct answer is
B) To.
In English, the preposition "to" is used to indicate an allergy towards something. For example, one would say "I am allergic to cats."
Option Analysis:
Option A:
"Of" is not typically used with allergies in this context.
Option B:
Correct - "To" is the appropriate preposition for expressing an allergy.
Option C:
"At" is generally not used to indicate an allergy towards something.
Option D:
"On" does not fit grammatically in this context when discussing allergies.
9.
Do you live ..... Indraprastha Extension?
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Explanations:
In this sentence, "live in" is the correct preposition to use when referring to residing within a place such as Indraprastha Extension. The phrase "live beside" would imply proximity but not actual residence.
Option Analysis:
Option A:
Beside means next to or near, which does not fit the context of living in a location.
Option B:
In is correct as it indicates residing within Indraprastha Extension.
10.
I have a meeting ..... 5PM.
A) At.
B) On.
C) In.
D) None of above.
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Explanations:
The preposition "at" is correctly used to indicate a specific time, such as 5 PM. This usage specifies the exact moment of the meeting.
Option Analysis:
Option A:
Correct. "At" indicates a precise point in time.
Option B:
Incorrect. "On" is typically used for days, dates, or specific occasions, not times.
Option C:
Incorrect. "In" is generally used for larger periods like months, years, or the morning/afternoon/evening, but not for exact times.
Option D:
Not applicable as option A is correct.
11.
Choose the correct option:I will drop you ..... at the skating ring, because it falls ..... my way.
A) In, on.
B) Off, at.
C) On, in.
D) Off, on.
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Explanations:
The correct answer is
D) Off, on.
The preposition "off" is used to indicate movement away from a place, and "on" is appropriate for the path or route one is taking.
Option Analysis:
Option A:
"In, on" is incorrect because "in" does not fit well with "drop you."
Option B:
"Off, at" is incorrect as "at" does not properly indicate the route or path.
Option C:
"On, in" is incorrect for similar reasons; "in" does not fit with "drop you."
Option D:
"Off, on" correctly uses prepositions to convey the meaning of moving away and following a route.
12.
What are you talking ..... ?
A) About.
B) To.
C) From.
D) For.
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Explanations:
The preposition "about" is used to indicate the subject of a conversation, which fits well with the context of the question asking what one is talking about. The phrase "What are you talking about?" is commonly used to inquire about the topic or subject matter of a discussion.
Option Analysis:
Option A:
Correct. "About" indicates the subject or topic of conversation.
Option B:
Incorrect. "To" does not fit in this context.
Option C:
Incorrect. "From" is not appropriate here.
Option D:
Incorrect. "For" does not make sense in this sentence structure.
13.
The boy ..... the store is quite young.
A) At.
B) In.
C) About.
D) On.
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Explanations:
The preposition "at" is correct because it indicates the boy's location near the store, suggesting he is close to but not necessarily inside the store.
Option Analysis:
Option A:
Correct. Indicates proximity to the store.
Option B:
Incorrect. "In" would imply being inside the store, which doesn't fit the sentence's meaning.
Option C:
Incorrect. "About" is not used to indicate location.
Option D:
Incorrect. "On" typically indicates a surface or top of something, not proximity.
14.
I have not seen her ..... march.
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Explanations:
The preposition "since" is used to indicate a point in time from which an action has been ongoing, often followed by the present perfect continuous tense. In this context, "Since I have not seen her march" implies that she has stopped marching at some point in the past and it continues to be relevant now.
Option Analysis:
Option A:
From is typically used with a specific starting point or origin, such as "I came from the store." It does not fit well here.
Option B:
Since fits grammatically and contextually. It indicates that the action of marching has ceased at an unspecified time in the past and its absence is relevant now.
15.
He worked all night so that he could get the job done .....
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Explanations:
In this sentence, "in time" is the correct choice because it means that he completed the job before the deadline. "On time" typically implies punctuality in starting and finishing a task at an exact moment, which doesn't fit as well with working all night.
Option Analysis:
Option A:
On time - This suggests completion exactly when required but not necessarily by the end of the period.
Option B:
In time - This indicates that he finished before the deadline, which aligns with working all night to complete the job.
16.
Which word in the following sentence is the preposition? Just wait until you look under Mr. Patterson's couch and find his hedgehog named Fiction.
A) Wait.
B) Look.
C) Under.
D) Find.
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Explanations:
The preposition in the sentence is "under." Prepositions are words that show the relationship between a noun or pronoun and other parts of the sentence, such as indicating location ("under Mr. Patterson's couch").
Option Analysis:
Option A:
Wait is an imperative verb, not a preposition.
Option B:
Look is an infinitive verb, not a preposition.
Option C:
Under is correctly identified as the preposition indicating location.
Option D:
Find is an infinitive verb, not a preposition.
17.
The girls burst ..... laughter when they saw the comedy movie.
A) At.
B) In.
C) On.
D) Into.
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Explanations:
The correct answer is
D) Into.
When someone bursts into laughter, it means they suddenly start laughing very loudly and uncontrollably. This phrase indicates a sudden onset of an action (bursting) followed by the result (laughter).
Option Analysis:
Option A:
"At" is incorrect because "at" does not describe the sudden beginning of laughter.
Option B:
"In" is incorrect as it would imply being inside something, which doesn't fit the context of suddenly starting to laugh.
Option C:
"On" is also incorrect because it does not convey the idea of a sudden onset or beginning of an action like laughter.
Option D:
"Into" correctly conveys the sudden and intense start of laughter, making it the right choice.
18.
Please give the pen ..... me.
A) To.
B) At.
C) For.
D) On.
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Explanations:
The preposition "to" is correctly used in this sentence to indicate the purpose or recipient of the action, which is giving the pen to the speaker.
Option Analysis:
Option A:
Correct. Indicates direction or purpose.
Option B:
Incorrect. "At" does not fit grammatically here.
Option C:
Incorrect. "For" would imply a reason rather than an action of giving.
Option D:
Incorrect. "On" is not appropriate in this context.
19.
Find all the prepositions in the sentence:The tourists traveled around the city by bus?
A) Around, by.
B) Tourists, bus.
C) Around, the.
D) Traveled, city.
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Explanations:
The prepositions in the sentence "The tourists traveled around the city by bus" are "around" and "by". These words indicate the manner of travel ("by bus") and the direction or location ("around the city").
Option Analysis:
Option A:
Correct. "Around" indicates a direction, and "by" shows the means of transportation.
Option B:
Incorrect. "Tourists" is a noun, not a preposition. "Bus" can be a noun or an adjective but does not function as a preposition in this sentence.
Option C:
Incorrect. While "around" is correct, "the" is an article, not a preposition.
Option D:
Incorrect. "Traveled" is a verb and "city" can be a noun but does not function as a preposition in this sentence.
20.
WE WALKED ..... THE BALLOON STALL
A) DURING.
B) AT.
C) IN.
D) TOWARDS.
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Explanations:
The preposition "towards" is correct because it indicates movement in the direction of something, which fits well with the context of walking toward a balloon stall.
Option Analysis:
Option A:
During implies an action happening at the same time as another. Walking and the presence of a balloon stall are not simultaneous actions.
Option B:
At suggests being present or located at a specific place, which does not fit the context of movement toward something.
Option C:
In indicates being inside or within something. This preposition is not appropriate for describing walking toward an object.
Option D:
Towards correctly denotes moving in the direction of the balloon stall, making it the most suitable choice.
21.
What is the object of the preposition? I have tried since yesterday to finish the assignment.
A) Yesterday.
B) Finish.
C) Since.
D) Tried.
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Explanations:
The preposition "since" in the sentence indicates a period of time from which an action has been ongoing. The object of this preposition is "yesterday," as it specifies when the action started.
Option Analysis:
Option A:
Correct. "Yesterday" is the object of the preposition "since."
Option B:
Incorrect. "Finish" is the main verb and not related to the preposition "since."
Option C:
Incorrect. "Since" is a preposition, not its object.
Option D:
Incorrect. "Tried" is part of the verb phrase but not the object of "since."
22.
The mails need to be restored ..... the backup files
A) Under.
B) For.
C) Of.
D) From.
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Explanations:
The preposition "from" is correct because it indicates the source or origin of the action, in this case, restoring the mails from the backup files.
Option Analysis:
Option A:
Under - Incorrect. "Under" does not indicate a source or origin.
Option B:
For - Incorrect. "For" is used to show purpose, not origin.
Option C:
Of - Incorrect. "Of" indicates possession or origin but not the action of restoring from something.
Option D:
From - Correct. Indicates the source or origin of the action.
23.
Smita is famous ..... her dancing
A) For.
B) To.
C) Because.
D) None of above.
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Explanations:
The preposition "for" is correctly used in this sentence to indicate the reason why Smita is famous. The phrase "famous for" is a common idiomatic expression that means well-known because of something specific.
Option Analysis:
Option A:
Correct. "For" is appropriate here as it indicates the reason for fame.
Option B:
Incorrect. "To" does not fit in this context and would change the meaning of the sentence.
Option C:
Incorrect. "Because" could be used, but "for" is more natural in this construction.
Option D:
Incorrect. All other options are valid, so this option is not correct.
24.
The turtle is ..... its shell.
A) Inside.
B) Outside.
C) Infront.
D) Beside.
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Explanations:
The turtle is inside its shell. The preposition "inside" indicates that the turtle is located within the protective covering of its shell, which serves as a shelter and defense mechanism.
Option Analysis:
Option A:
Correct. Indicates the turtle's location within the shell.
Option B:
Incorrect. "Outside" would imply the turtle is not protected by its shell.
Option C:
Incorrect. "Infront" does not indicate a position inside the shell.
Option D:
Incorrect. "Beside" suggests an adjacent location, not within the shell.
25.
I heard the news ..... the radio.
A) In.
B) On.
C) At.
D) None of above.
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Explanations:
The preposition "on" is used to indicate the medium through which information is received, such as listening to the radio. Therefore, the correct answer is
B) On.
Option Analysis:
Option A:
In - Incorrect; "in" typically indicates a container or place inside something.
Option B:
On - Correct; used to indicate the medium of receiving information, like radio.
Option C:
At - Incorrect; "at" is generally used for specific points in time or locations.
Option D:
None of above - Incorrect; "on" is the correct preposition here.
26.
What is the object of the preposition in this sentence?"The kids are playing inside the playhouse."
A) Kids.
B) Playhouse.
C) Playing.
D) Inside.
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Explanations:
The object of the preposition "inside" in this sentence is
playhouse
. The preposition "inside" indicates the location where the action (playing) is taking place, and it directly relates to the noun "playhouse".
Option Analysis:
Option A:
Kids - Subject of the sentence.
Option B:
Playhouse - Object of the preposition "inside".
Option C:
Playing - Verb phrase, not an object of a preposition in this context.
Option D:
Inside - Preposition itself, not its object.
27.
This book is ..... dinosaurs
A) About.
B) Is.
C) And.
D) But.
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Explanations:
The preposition "about" is used to indicate a subject related to the book's content, meaning that the book deals with dinosaurs as its main topic.
Option Analysis:
Option A:
Correct. The preposition "about" indicates the subject matter of the book.
Option B:
Incorrect. "Is" does not fit grammatically in this context to describe the relationship between the book and dinosaurs.
Option C:
Incorrect. "And" is used for conjunctions, not to indicate a topic or subject matter.
Option D:
Incorrect. "But" is used to contrast ideas, which does not fit here.
28.
We climbed ..... the stairs
A) On.
B) Up.
C) Across.
D) From.
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Explanations:
The preposition "up" is correct because it indicates the direction of movement when climbing stairs. Climbing stairs requires moving upwards, hence "up" is the appropriate choice to fill in the blank.
Option Analysis:
Option A:
On - This would imply resting or standing on top of the stairs, not climbing them.
Option B:
Up - Correct as it indicates the direction of movement when climbing stairs.
Option C:
Across - This suggests moving from one side to another horizontally, which is not applicable for climbing stairs.
Option D:
From - This preposition is used to indicate origin or source and does not fit the context of climbing stairs.
29.
In the middle ..... the city, there is a clock tower.
A) For.
B) Of.
C) Off.
D) None of above.
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Explanations:
In the middle
of
the city, there is a clock tower.
The preposition "of" correctly indicates that the clock tower is located within the city area.
Option Analysis:
Option A:
For - Incorrect. "For" does not indicate location.
Option B:
Of - Correct. Indicates the clock tower is in the middle of the city.
Option C:
Off - Incorrect. "Off" would imply a departure or distance, not location within an area.
Option D:
None of above - Incorrect. Option B is correct.
30.
Choose the correct preposition to complete the sentence The bottle is kept ..... the table.
A) Above.
B) On.
C) Outside.
D) Down.
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Explanations:
The correct preposition to complete the sentence "The bottle is kept
on
the table" is Option B, because "on" indicates a position that covers an object's surface, which accurately describes where a bottle would be placed on a table.
Option Analysis:
Option A:
"Above" suggests the bottle is positioned higher than the table, not directly on it.
Option B:
"On" correctly indicates the bottle's position on the surface of the table.
Option C:
"Outside" implies the bottle is not in contact with the table at all.
Option D:
"Down" suggests the bottle is being pushed or lowered onto the table, which is not the intended meaning here.
Frequently Asked Questions
What are prepositional phrases?
Prepositional phrases consist of a preposition and its object, often used to provide more information about the noun or verb in a sentence. They can indicate time, place, direction, or other relationships.
How do prepositions show possession?
Prepositions like "of" are used to show that one noun belongs to another. For example, in the phrase "the book of John," "of" indicates that the book belongs to John.
Can you give an example of a preposition indicating purpose?
Certainly! The preposition "for" can indicate purpose, such as in the sentence "She bought a gift for her friend," where "for" shows that the gift is intended for her friend.
How do prepositions of direction and means differ?
Prepositions of direction, like "to," indicate movement towards a place. Prepositions of means, such as "by" or "with," show how something is done or the tool used for an action.
What role do prepositions play in indicating time?
Prepositions like "at," "in," and "on" are used to indicate the time at which an event occurs. For example, "at noon," "in the morning," and "on Monday" all use prepositions to specify when something happens.