Preposition Test: Trivia Quiz!

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1.

What music do you listen _________?

Explanation
The word "to" is used after the verb "listen" to indicate the direction or recipient of the action. In this case, it is asking about the type or genre of music that the person listens to.

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2.

Be careful when you jump __________ the swimming pool.

Explanation
The correct answer is "into". This is because when jumping into the swimming pool, you are entering or moving towards the inside of the pool. "Into" indicates movement towards the inside or interior of something, which accurately describes the action of jumping into the pool.

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I’m not sure if I can come camping. It depends __________ my work.

Explanation
The word "depends" is a clue that the missing word should indicate the condition or factor on which the speaker's ability to come camping is based. The preposition "on" is commonly used in this context to express dependence on something, such as work in this case. Therefore, the correct answer is "on."

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4.

Did you wait long __________ your train?

Explanation
The word "for" is the correct answer because it is used to indicate the duration or period of time that someone waits. In this sentence, "for" is needed to complete the phrase "wait long for your train." Without "for," the sentence would be grammatically incorrect and incomplete.

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Harry’s worried __________ his driving test tomorrow.

Explanation
The correct answer is "about" because it is used to indicate the reason for Harry's worry. In this case, Harry is worried about his driving test tomorrow.

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Leo fell in love __________ his girlfriend soon after they met.

Explanation
The correct answer is "with". In this sentence, the word "with" is used to indicate the feeling of falling in love towards someone. The phrase "fell in love with" is a common expression used to describe the experience of developing romantic feelings for someone. Therefore, the preposition "with" is the appropriate choice to complete the sentence and convey the intended meaning.

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7.

Can you pay __________ the tickets today?

Explanation
The word "for" is the correct answer because it is the preposition that is commonly used to indicate payment. In this sentence, the speaker is asking if the person can make the payment for the tickets today.

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Please write __________ me soon, and tell me all your news.

Explanation
The word "to" is the correct answer because it is used to indicate the direction or destination of an action. In this sentence, it is used to show the purpose of the action of writing, which is to communicate and share news.

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What time did you arrive __________ school? Were you late?

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The word "at" is the correct answer because it is used to indicate a specific point in time or location. In this context, "at" is used to specify the time of arrival at school.

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Preposition Test: Trivia Quiz!

What music do you listen _________?

Be careful when you jump __________ the swimming pool.

I’m not sure if I can come camping. It depends __________ my work.

Did you wait long __________ your train?

Harry’s worried __________ his driving test tomorrow.

Leo fell in love __________ his girlfriend soon after they met.

Can you pay __________ the tickets today?

Please write __________ me soon, and tell me all your news.

What time did you arrive __________ school? Were you late?