Preposition Knowledge: Trivia Questions Quiz

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There are different types of prepositions, and in the past few days, we have been able to cover much of those used when it comes to movement and time. The quiz below test is perfect for testing out just how much you got to understand when it comes to using them in a sentence. Try it and see just how well you will do.

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1.

Check the prepositions.
- A.
  
  Abroad
- B.
  
  Against
- C.
  
  Engage
- D.
  
  Besides
- E.
  
  Like
- F.
  
  Hardly
- G.
  
  Always
Correct Answer(s)
A. Abroad
B. Against
D. Besides
E. Like

Explanation
The given correct answer consists of prepositions that are commonly used in English language. "Abroad" is used to indicate being in a foreign country, "against" is used to indicate opposition or resistance, "besides" is used to indicate in addition to or apart from, and "like" is used to indicate similarity or comparison. These prepositions are frequently used in various contexts and it is important to have a good understanding of their meanings and usage in order to use them correctly in sentences.

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2.

My english class is _______ 5:00 pm.

Correct Answer(s)
at

Explanation
The correct answer is "at" because it is used to indicate a specific time when an event or activity takes place. In this case, the sentence is stating that the English class is scheduled for 5:00 pm. The preposition "at" is commonly used to specify a particular time in English.

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3.

My birthday is ______ March.

Correct Answer(s)
in

Explanation
The word "in" is used to indicate a specific month when talking about dates. In this case, the sentence is referring to the specific month of March, so the correct answer is "in".

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4
4.

The final exam is ______ August 27th.

Correct Answer(s)
on

Explanation
The correct answer is "on" because it indicates the specific date when the final exam will take place.

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4
5.

We always work in the garden _________ spring.
- A.
  
  In
- B.
  
  On
- C.
  
  At
Correct Answer
A. In

Explanation
The correct answer is "in". This preposition is used to indicate a general time period, such as a season. In this case, "in" is used to show that the action of working in the garden takes place during the season of spring.

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6.

This house was built ___________________ 1967.
- A.
  
  In
- B.
  
  On
- C.
  
  At
Correct Answer
A. In

Explanation
The correct answer is "in". This is because when referring to the year a house was built, we use the preposition "in" followed by the year. Therefore, the correct sentence would be "This house was built in 1967."

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7.

I will come to visit you again ________Monday.
- A.
  
  In
- B.
  
  On
- C.
  
  At
Correct Answer
B. On

Explanation
The correct answer is "on". In this sentence, "on" is used to indicate a specific day of the week. Therefore, the sentence should be written as "I will come to visit you again on Monday."

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8.

Come ________ the kitchen, we are making sandwiches.
- A.
  
  Into
- B.
  
  Behind
- C.
  
  Next to
Correct Answer
A. Into

Explanation
The correct answer is "into". In this sentence, the phrase "come into the kitchen" means to enter or go inside the kitchen. The sentence is inviting someone to join in the activity of making sandwiches, implying that the person is not currently in the kitchen and needs to come inside.

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Preposition Knowledge: Trivia Questions Quiz

Check the prepositions.

My english class is _______ 5:00 pm.

My birthday is ______ March.

The final exam is ______ August 27th.

We always work in the garden _________ spring.

This house was built ___________________ 1967.

I will come to visit you again ________Monday.

Come ________ the kitchen, we are making sandwiches.