Preposition Trivia Quiz: 1st And 2nd Grade!

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1. The players shook their hands _____ the end of the match. 

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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.

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Preposition Trivia Quiz: 1st And 2nd Grade! - Quiz


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,... see moretime, 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. see less

2. The train was to pass __________ the tunnel. 

Explanation

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.

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3. He is superior ______ me. 

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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.

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4. I was always weak ______ the science subjects. 

Explanation

Be aware!! Good/bad AT something... But..... Weak IN something...

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5. He is _____ politics. 

Explanation

Note - AT (temporary work)
- IN (permanent work)

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6. I killed the spider ______ a shoe. 

Explanation

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.

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7. I am not good ______ tennis. 

Explanation

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.

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8. When did he arrive ____ England? 

Explanation

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.

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9. It's just 9 ______ my watch. 

Explanation

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.

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10. Hard work is key _____ success. 

Explanation

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.

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11. He died ________ his injuries. 

Explanation

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.

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12. Can you find Aravali range _____ the map? 

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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.

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13. You ought to get back _______ tomorrow. 

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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.

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14. My house is _________ the woods, the river and the valley. 

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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.

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15. It's time to go ______ home. 

Explanation

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.

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16. When I entered ____ the room, everybody stopped talking. 

Explanation

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.

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17. Who is the man _____ the red hat?

Explanation

The correct answer is "in" because it indicates that the man is wearing or has the red hat on his head.

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18. He was walking ____ the bridge. 

Explanation

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.

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19. I always answer ____ his questions with a smile. 

Explanation

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.

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20. I don't believe ____ a word he says.

Explanation

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.

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21. They are now _____ the plane to Jaipur. 

Explanation

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.

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22. This sweet is made _____ milk, sugar and butter. 

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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.

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23. He wrote the letter _____ pencil. 

Explanation

We say - IN pencil /ink
But - with A PENCIL

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24. A monkey is sitting ______ the shade of a large oak tree. 

Explanation

We say - IN the rain/ sunlight /shade Don't say ON/UNDER ❌

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25. We will reach there _______ next monday. 

Explanation

not-available-via-ai

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26. We have to be _______ 18 to see this film. 

Explanation

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.

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27. Anamika married ____ Ankur. 

Explanation

The correct answer is "X". In this context, "X" represents the preposition "to". Therefore, the sentence can be read as "Anamika married to Ankur."

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28. The temple is situated ______ the village. 

Explanation

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.

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29. I asked _____ Amit. 

Explanation

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.

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30. Although he is clever, he lacks _____ experience. 

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Lack is followed by OF preposition when it is used as a NOUN. Here lacks is a VERB.

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The players shook their hands _____ the end of the match. 
The train was to pass __________ the tunnel. 
He is superior ______ me. 
I was always weak ______ the science subjects. 
He is _____ politics. 
I killed the spider ______ a shoe. 
I am not good ______ tennis. 
When did he arrive ____ England? 
It's just 9 ______ my watch. 
Hard work is key _____ success. 
He died ________ his injuries. 
Can you find Aravali range _____ the map? 
You ought to get back _______ tomorrow. 
My house is _________ the woods, the river and the valley. 
It's time to go ______ home. 
When I entered ____ the room, everybody stopped talking. 
Who is the man _____ the red hat?
He was walking ____ the bridge. 
I always answer ____ his questions with a smile. 
I don't believe ____ a word he says.
They are now _____ the plane to Jaipur. 
This sweet is made _____ milk, sugar and butter. 
He wrote the letter _____ pencil. 
A monkey is sitting ______ the shade of a large oak tree. 
We will reach there _______ next monday. 
We have to be _______ 18 to see this film. 
Anamika married ____ Ankur. 
The temple is situated ______ the village. 
I asked _____ Amit. 
Although he is clever, he lacks _____ experience. 
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