Preposition Trivia Practice Test Quiz!

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  • 1. 

    The winter festival will start ___ December.

    • A.

      In

    • B.

      On

    • C.

      At

    Correct Answer
    A. In
    Explanation
    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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  • 2. 

    What time do you usually go to bed ___ night?

    • A.

      In

    • B.

      On

    • C.

      At

    Correct Answer
    C. At
    Explanation
    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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  • 3. 

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

    • A.

      In

    • B.

      On

    • C.

      At

    Correct Answer
    A. In
    Explanation
    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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  • 4. 

    Max and Jill visit their parents ___ Sunday afternoon.

    • A.

      In

    • B.

      On

    • C.

      At

    Correct Answer
    B. On
    Explanation
    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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  • 5. 

    Jack was born ___ 1988.

    • A.

      In

    • B.

      On

    • C.

      At

    Correct Answer
    A. In
    Explanation
    The correct answer is "in" because when referring to a specific year, we use the preposition "in."

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  • 6. 

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

    • A.

      In

    • B.

      On

    • C.

      At

    Correct Answer
    B. On
    Explanation
    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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  • 7. 

    He lives ___ Khon Kaen with his wife.

    • A.

      In

    • B.

      On

    • C.

      At

    Correct Answer
    A. In
    Explanation
    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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  • 8. 

    The meeting ended ___ 4 p.m.

    • A.

      In

    • B.

      On

    • C.

      At

    Correct Answer
    C. At
    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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  • 9. 

    She was born ___ May 6.

    • A.

      In

    • B.

      On

    • C.

      At

    Correct Answer
    B. On
    Explanation
    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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  • 10. 

    They have studied English ___ Australia for 2 years.

    • A.

      In

    • B.

      On

    • C.

      At

    Correct Answer
    A. In
    Explanation
    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. 

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

    • A.

      Under

    • B.

      Between

    • C.

      After

    Correct Answer
    A. Under
    Explanation
    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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  • 12. 

    My best friend goes to school ___ bus.

    • A.

      With

    • B.

      From

    • C.

      By

    Correct Answer
    C. By
    Explanation
    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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