This English Grammar Quiz presents 25 multiple-choice questions to test your knowledge of Prepositions. Each MCQ has four options: a correct answer and an explanation.
Prepositions are words that show the relationship between nouns or pronouns and other words in a sentence, like “on,” “in,” “at,” and “between.” They help us understand where things are, when something happens, and other details. Getting them right can make your English smoother and clearer.
By taking this quiz, you’ll practice picking the right prepositions for different situations, helping you communicate more precisely. Whether learning English or brushing up on your skills, this quiz is a fun way to improve. Let’s tackle those prepositions!
1. What is a preposition?
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Prepositions are words that indicate the relationship between nouns, pronouns, or phrases to other parts of the sentence, usually in terms of time, place, direction, or manner.
2. Choose the sentence with the correct use of the preposition 'in'.
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'In' is correctly used to indicate a location within a city, country, etc. Hence, 'in New York' is the correct usage.
3. Identify the preposition in this sentence: "The cat jumped over the fence."
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'Over' is the preposition in this sentence. It shows the relationship between the action of the cat (jumped) and the fence.
4. Which sentence uses the preposition 'between' correctly?
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'Between' is used to indicate a position that is in the middle of two points. In this sentence, it correctly indicates that the coffee shop is located in the middle of the bank and the library.
5. What is the function of prepositions in a sentence?
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Prepositions are used to link nouns, pronouns, or phrases to other words within a sentence and indicate relationships of time, place, direction, manner, identity, and quantity.
6. Choose the sentence with the correct use of the preposition 'at'.
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'At' is used to indicate specific times. Therefore, 'at 5 p.m.' is the correct usage in this context.
7. Identify the preposition in this sentence: "He walked through the park."
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'Through' is the preposition in this sentence. It indicates movement from one side of an area to another.
8. Which sentence uses the preposition 'under' correctly?
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'Under' is correctly used to indicate something that is directly below another thing. In this sentence, it indicates that the cat is below the table.
9. What is the correct use of the preposition 'before'?
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'Before' is used to indicate that something happens earlier than something else in time or comes before in order.
10. Choose the sentence with the correct use of the preposition 'with'.
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'With' is used to indicate being together or being involved. In this sentence, 'with her friends' correctly indicates that she went to the movies accompanied by her friends.
11. Identify the preposition in this sentence: "She sat beside her brother."
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'Beside' is the preposition in this sentence. It shows the relationship of proximity between 'she' and 'her brother'.
12. Which sentence uses the preposition 'from' correctly?
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'From' is used to indicate the source or origin. In this sentence, 'from her aunt' correctly indicates that the present was given by her aunt.
13. What is the correct use of the preposition 'by'?
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'By' is often used to indicate a method or means of doing something. For example, "He traveled by train."
14. Choose the sentence with the correct use of the preposition 'after'.
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'After' is used to indicate that something happens later than or follows something else in time or order. In this case, 'after midnight' correctly indicates the time when she went to bed.
15. Identify the preposition in this sentence: "They flew to Paris for their honeymoon."
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'To' is the preposition in this sentence. It shows the direction or destination of the action (flew) towards a specific place (Paris).
16. Which sentence uses the preposition 'against' correctly?
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'Against' is used to indicate something touching or in opposition to something else. In this case, the bike is touching or leaning on the wall.
17. What is the correct use of the preposition 'during'?
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'During' is used to indicate that something happens within a certain period of time or in the course of an event.
18. Choose the sentence with the correct use of the preposition 'among'.
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'Among' is used to indicate a relationship involving more than two parties or elements. In this sentence, it correctly indicates the distribution of candies within a group of children.
19. Identify the preposition in this sentence: "He works from nine to five."
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'From' is the preposition in this sentence. It indicates the starting point of a particular time period.
20. Which sentence uses the preposition 'across' correctly?
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'Across' is used to indicate movement from one side to the other side of something. In this sentence, it correctly indicates that she moved from one side of the street to the other.
21. What is the correct use of the preposition 'beneath'?
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'Beneath' is used to indicate that something is in a lower position than something else, usually with a sense of being covered or hidden by it.
22. Choose the sentence with the correct use of the preposition 'around'.
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'Around' is used to indicate movement or location in various directions within an area. In this case, it correctly describes the action of looking in various directions within the confines of the room.
23. Identify the preposition in this sentence: "He walked along the river."
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'Along' is the preposition in this sentence. It shows the relationship of movement following the length of the river.
24. Which sentence uses the preposition 'above' correctly?
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'Above' is used to indicate a higher position in relation to something else. In this sentence, it correctly indicates that the painting is positioned higher than the fireplace.
25. What is the correct use of the preposition 'beyond'?
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'Beyond' is used to indicate that something is further away than a certain point or limit. It often implies something is out of reach or more than expected.