Preposition Trivia Quiz: 1st And 2nd Grade!
How good is your knowledge of prepositions? A preposition is a word employed to connect nouns, pronouns, phrases, or other words within a sentence. They unite people, objects, time, and locations of a sentence. Prepositions are typically put in front of nouns, and they are small and common words. Simple prepositions include words like at, for, in, and off. This quiz will show you what prepositions are and how they are used. Go for it.
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It's just 9 ______ my watch.
- A.
At
- B.
From
- C.
In
- D.
By
Correct Answer
D. ByExplanation
The correct answer is "By" because the phrase "by my watch" indicates that the time is being measured or determined using the speaker's watch.Rate this question:
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- 2.
You ought to get back _______ tomorrow.
- A.
By
- B.
At
- C.
Till
- D.
None
Correct Answer
A. ByExplanation
The correct answer is "By". "By" indicates a deadline or a specific time when something is expected to happen. In this context, it implies that the person should return tomorrow without specifying a specific time.Rate this question:
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- 3.
They are now _____ the plane to Jaipur.
- A.
In
- B.
On
- C.
At
- D.
From
Correct Answer
B. OnExplanation
The correct answer is "On" because when referring to transportation, we use the preposition "on" to indicate that someone is using a particular mode of transportation. In this case, the sentence is indicating that the person is using the plane as a means of transportation to Jaipur.Rate this question:
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- 4.
We have to be _______ 18 to see this film.
- A.
On
- B.
Over
- C.
Above
- D.
Both B & C
Correct Answer
B. OverExplanation
To see the film, one must be "over" the age of 18. This implies that the minimum age requirement to watch the film is 18, and anyone older than 18 is eligible to see it.Rate this question:
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- 5.
My house is _________ the woods, the river and the valley.
- A.
X
- B.
Among
- C.
Amongst
- D.
Between
Correct Answer
D. BetweenExplanation
The correct answer is "Between". This is because the sentence is describing the location of the speaker's house in relation to the woods, the river, and the valley. "Between" indicates that the house is positioned in the middle or in the space separating the woods, the river, and the valley.Rate this question:
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- 6.
We will reach there _______ next monday.
- A.
In
- B.
On
- C.
At
- D.
X
Correct Answer
D. X -
- 7.
This sweet is made _____ milk, sugar and butter.
- A.
With
- B.
Of
- C.
From
- D.
By
Correct Answer
A. WithExplanation
The correct answer is "With." This is because when we say that something is made "with" certain ingredients, it means that those ingredients were used in the process of making it. In this case, the sweet is made with milk, sugar, and butter, indicating that these ingredients were used to create the sweet.Rate this question:
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- 8.
Anamika married ____ Ankur.
- A.
To
- B.
With
- C.
X
- D.
By
Correct Answer
C. XExplanation
The correct answer is "X". In this context, "X" represents the preposition "to". Therefore, the sentence can be read as "Anamika married to Ankur."Rate this question:
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- 9.
The players shook their hands _____ the end of the match.
- A.
In
- B.
X
- C.
An
- D.
At
Correct Answer
D. AtExplanation
The correct answer is "At". This preposition is used to indicate a specific point or location in time, such as "at the end of the match". It suggests that the players shook hands when the match was completed.Rate this question:
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- 10.
It's time to go ______ home.
- A.
For
- B.
X
- C.
At
- D.
To
Correct Answer
B. XExplanation
The correct answer is "X". In this sentence, the phrase "go home" indicates movement towards one's place of residence. The preposition "to" is commonly used to indicate movement towards a specific destination, making it the most suitable choice in this context. The prepositions "for" and "at" do not convey the intended meaning of movement towards home.Rate this question:
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- 11.
He is superior ______ me.
- A.
To
- B.
Than
- C.
Then
- D.
From
Correct Answer
A. ToExplanation
The correct answer is "To". In this sentence, the word "superior" is used to compare the speaker with someone else. The word "to" is commonly used in comparisons to indicate that one thing is better or greater than another.Rate this question:
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- 12.
I killed the spider ______ a shoe.
- A.
From
- B.
By
- C.
With
- D.
X
Correct Answer
C. WithExplanation
The correct answer is "With". This preposition is used to indicate the instrument or means by which an action is performed. In this case, the speaker used a shoe as the instrument to kill the spider.Rate this question:
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- 13.
He died ________ his injuries.
- A.
Of
- B.
From
- C.
With
- D.
For
Correct Answer
B. FromExplanation
The correct answer is "From". This preposition is used to indicate the cause or source of something, in this case, the cause of his death. Therefore, it implies that he died as a result of his injuries.Rate this question:
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- 14.
When did he arrive ____ England?
- A.
On
- B.
At
- C.
X
- D.
In
Correct Answer
D. InExplanation
The correct answer is "In." This preposition is used to indicate a general location or time period. In this case, it is used to indicate the time period when he arrived in England.Rate this question:
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- 15.
I am not good ______ tennis.
- A.
In
- B.
For
- C.
X
- D.
At
Correct Answer
D. AtExplanation
The correct answer is "At". The preposition "at" is used to indicate a specific location or point in time. In this case, the speaker is referring to their skill or ability in playing tennis, so "at" is the appropriate preposition to use to express their proficiency or lack thereof in the activity.Rate this question:
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- 16.
Who is the man _____ the red hat?
- A.
In
- B.
With
- C.
Of
- D.
From
Correct Answer
A. InExplanation
The correct answer is "in" because it indicates that the man is wearing or has the red hat on his head.Rate this question:
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- 17.
I don't believe ____ a word he says.
- A.
In
- B.
On
- C.
X
- D.
At
Correct Answer
C. XExplanation
The correct answer is "X". The phrase "I don't believe X a word he says" is an idiomatic expression meaning that the person being referred to is not believed at all. The prepositions "in," "on," and "at" do not fit in this context and would not convey the intended meaning. Therefore, "X" is the correct answer.Rate this question:
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- 18.
I was always weak ______ the science subjects.
- A.
In
- B.
At
- C.
On
- D.
X
Correct Answer
A. InExplanation
Be aware!! Good/bad AT something... But..... Weak IN something...Rate this question:
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- 19.
He is _____ politics.
- A.
At
- B.
X
- C.
On
- D.
In
Correct Answer
D. InExplanation
Note - AT (temporary work)
- IN (permanent work)Rate this question:
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- 20.
He was walking ____ the bridge.
- A.
On
- B.
From
- C.
Above
- D.
Over
Correct Answer
D. OverExplanation
The correct answer is "Over". This preposition is used to indicate movement or position above something, in this case, the bridge. It suggests that the person was walking on top of the bridge, crossing it from one side to the other.Rate this question:
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- 21.
Hard work is key _____ success.
- A.
Of
- B.
For
- C.
To
- D.
None
Correct Answer
C. ToExplanation
The correct answer is "To." This is because the phrase "hard work is key to success" is a common idiom that means hard work is necessary for achieving success.Rate this question:
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- 22.
When I entered ____ the room, everybody stopped talking.
- A.
At
- B.
None
- C.
In
- D.
Into
Correct Answer
B. NoneExplanation
The correct answer is "None" because the sentence is already complete and grammatically correct without any preposition. The sentence implies that as soon as the person entered the room, everyone stopped talking.Rate this question:
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- 23.
I always answer ____ his questions with a smile.
- A.
None
- B.
To
- C.
Of
- D.
For
Correct Answer
A. NoneExplanation
The correct answer is "None" because the sentence suggests that the speaker always responds to his questions with a smile, indicating that there is no specific answer option required to complete the sentence.Rate this question:
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- 24.
Although he is clever, he lacks _____ experience.
- A.
In
- B.
Of
- C.
None
- D.
In
Correct Answer
C. NoneExplanation
Lack is followed by OF preposition when it is used as a NOUN. Here lacks is a VERB.Rate this question:
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- 25.
The train was to pass __________ the tunnel.
- A.
Through
- B.
Across
- C.
Into
- D.
None
Correct Answer
A. ThroughExplanation
The correct answer is "Through". This is because when a train passes through a tunnel, it means that the train is traveling inside the tunnel and coming out on the other side. "Across" would imply that the train is crossing over the top of the tunnel, which is not possible. "Into" would imply that the train is entering the tunnel but not necessarily passing all the way through it. Therefore, "Through" is the most appropriate choice in this context.Rate this question:
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- 26.
I asked _____ Amit.
- A.
For
- B.
To
- C.
X
- D.
Both A and C can be possible
- E.
A, B and C can be used.
Correct Answer
D. Both A and C can be possibleExplanation
Both A and C can be possible because "asked" can be followed by either "for" or "to" depending on the context. For example, "I asked for help" or "I asked to speak with Amit." Both sentences are grammatically correct and convey slightly different meanings. Therefore, both options A and C can be used in this context.Rate this question:
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- 27.
Can you find Aravali range _____ the map?
- A.
At
- B.
In
- C.
None
- D.
On
Correct Answer
D. OnExplanation
The correct answer is "On". The word "on" is used to indicate that something is physically located on top of or touching a surface. In this case, the Aravali range is being described as being on the map, which means it is depicted or represented on the surface of the map.Rate this question:
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- 28.
A monkey is sitting ______ the shade of a large oak tree.
- A.
In
- B.
On
- C.
Under
- D.
Option 4
Correct Answer
A. InExplanation
We say - IN the rain/ sunlight /shade Don't say ON/UNDER ❌Rate this question:
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- 29.
He wrote the letter _____ pencil.
- A.
With
- B.
In
- C.
Of
- D.
From
Correct Answer
B. InExplanation
We say - IN pencil /ink
But - with A PENCILRate this question:
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- 30.
The temple is situated ______ the village.
- A.
Over
- B.
On
- C.
Above
- D.
Both A and C can be used
Correct Answer
C. AboveExplanation
The correct answer is "Above" because it indicates that the temple is located at a higher position in relation to the village. This suggests that the temple is physically elevated or positioned on higher ground compared to the village.Rate this question:
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