Preposition Trivia Practice Test Quiz!

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1. What time do you usually go to bed ___ night?

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The word "at" is the correct answer because it is used to indicate a specific point in time. In this question, "at" is used to ask about the specific time someone usually goes to bed.

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Preposition Trivia Practice Test Quiz! - Quiz

The 'Preposition Trivia Practice Test Quiz!' assesses understanding of correct preposition usage in English sentences. It covers typical contexts like time, dates, and general activities, enhancing grammatical precision... see morefor learners. see less

2. My best friend goes to school ___ bus.

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The correct answer is "by." This preposition is used to indicate the means or method of transportation. In this case, it suggests that the person's best friend goes to school using a bus as their mode of transportation.

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3. The meeting ended ___ 4 p.m.

Explanation

The correct answer is "at" because "at" is used to indicate a specific time. In this case, the meeting ended at 4 p.m., indicating a precise time. "In" is used to indicate a period of time, such as "in the morning" or "in the summer." "On" is used to indicate a specific day or date, such as "on Monday" or "on December 25th." Therefore, "at" is the most appropriate preposition to use in this context to indicate the specific time at which the meeting ended.

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4. He lives ___ Khon Kaen with his wife.

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The correct answer is "in". This preposition is used to indicate location or position within a city or town. In this sentence, it is used to show that the person lives within the city of Khon Kaen.

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5. Do not sit ___ the tree when it's raining.

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The correct answer is "under". This is because when it is raining, sitting under a tree provides shelter and protection from the rain. Sitting "between" or "after" the tree would not offer the same level of protection.

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6. Max and Jill visit their parents ___ Sunday afternoon.

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Max and Jill visit their parents on Sunday afternoon. The preposition "on" is used to indicate specific days of the week, such as Sunday. Therefore, the correct answer is "on".

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7. The winter festival will start ___ December.

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The correct answer is "in". In this context, "in" is used to indicate a specific time period or month when the winter festival will begin. It is commonly used when referring to months or seasons. Therefore, the sentence should be written as "The winter festival will start in December."

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8. Jack was born ___ 1988.

Explanation

The correct answer is "in" because when referring to a specific year, we use the preposition "in."

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9. ___ summer, many people go to the beach in Pattaya.

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The correct answer is "In". This preposition is used to indicate a period of time, and in this case, it is referring to the summer season. Therefore, "In summer" is the appropriate phrase to use when stating that many people go to the beach in Pattaya during this time.

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10. They have studied English ___ Australia for 2 years.

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The correct answer is "in" because when talking about a specific location, we use the preposition "in". In this case, the sentence is referring to studying English in Australia, indicating the location where the action took place.

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11. She doesn't want to go anywhere ___ the weekend.

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The correct answer is "on" because when referring to a specific day or date, we use the preposition "on." In this case, the sentence is talking about the weekend, which is a specific period of time. Therefore, "on" is the appropriate preposition to use in this context.

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12. She was born ___ May 6.

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The correct answer is "on" because when referring to a specific date, we use the preposition "on." Therefore, it is grammatically correct to say "She was born on May 6."

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What time do you usually go to bed ___ night?
My best friend goes to school ___ bus.
The meeting ended ___ 4 p.m.
He lives ___ Khon Kaen with his wife.
Do not sit ___ the tree when it's raining.
Max and Jill visit their parents ___ Sunday afternoon.
The winter festival will start ___ December.
Jack was born ___ 1988.
___ summer, many people go to the beach in Pattaya.
They have studied English ___ Australia for 2 years.
She doesn't want to go anywhere ___ the weekend.
She was born ___ May 6.
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