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How good are you at identifying the correct prepositions for the sentences given below? Take this preposition quiz provided with answers and get some practice. As you have already learned in your English classes, a proposition is a word used to show the relationship between a noun and pronoun to the other words in a sentence, including words such as after, onto, in, and with. Test your understanding of prepositions with the quiz below. Good luck, dear!

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1.

This material is different ___ that.
- A.
  
  To
- B.
  
  From
- C.
  
  With
- D.
  
  Than
Correct Answer
B. From

Explanation
The word "different" is often followed by the preposition "from" to indicate a comparison between two things. In this case, the sentence is comparing the material to something else, suggesting that it is not the same as that other thing. Therefore, the correct answer is "from."

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2.

You should explain this ___ them.
- A.
  
  To
- B.
  
  With
- C.
  
  At
- D.
  
  Among
Correct Answer
A. To

Explanation
The verb "explain" is typically followed by the preposition "to" when indicating the recipient of the explanation. Therefore, the correct answer is "to."

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3.

He has been absent ___ Monday.
- A.
  
  For
- B.
  
  Since
- C.
  
  From
- D.
  
  All of the above
Correct Answer
B. Since

Explanation
The correct answer is "since" because it indicates that the person has been absent starting from Monday and continuing until the present time. "For" would imply a specific duration of time, such as "He has been absent for three days." "From" would suggest a starting point, such as "He has been absent from Monday to Wednesday." Therefore, "since" is the most appropriate choice in this context.

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4.

I haven't been to the theatre ___ a long time.
- A.
  
  For
- B.
  
  Since
- C.
  
  From
- D.
  
  After
Correct Answer
A. For

Explanation
The correct answer is "for" because it is used to indicate a duration of time. In this sentence, the speaker is saying that they have not been to the theatre for a long time, meaning that it has been a while since their last visit.

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5.

He goes ___ school by car.
- A.
  
  To
- B.
  
  By
- C.
  
  On
- D.
  
  All of the above
Correct Answer
A. To

Explanation
The correct answer is "to" because it indicates the direction or destination of someone's movement. In this case, it shows that he goes in the direction of school using a car as the means of transportation.

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6.

This is a comfortable house to live ___.
- A.
  
  At
- B.
  
  In
- C.
  
  On
- D.
  
  All of the above
Correct Answer
B. In

Explanation
The correct answer is "in" because when referring to the location of a house, we use the preposition "in". It indicates that the person lives inside the house. The other prepositions, "on" and "at", do not accurately convey the same meaning in this context.

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7.

They are called ___ different names.
- A.
  
  With
- B.
  
  By
- C.
  
  For
- D.
  
  From
Correct Answer
B. By

Explanation
The word "by" is the correct answer because it indicates that someone or something is referred to or known by various names. It implies that the names are used to identify or describe the person or thing.

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8.

We should not spend money ___ luxuries.
- A.
  
  For
- B.
  
  With
- C.
  
  On
- D.
  
  By
Correct Answer
C. On

Explanation
When we say "spend money on," it means using money to purchase something or to invest in something. In this case, the sentence suggests that we should not use our money to buy or invest in luxuries. Therefore, the correct preposition to use is "on."

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9.

I gave him a chair to sit ___.
- A.
  
  On
- B.
  
  Over
- C.
  
  By
- D.
  
  Upon
Correct Answer
A. On

Explanation
The correct answer is "on" because when we give someone a chair to sit, we are referring to the surface of the chair where the person will be seated. We use the preposition "on" to indicate the position or location of the person in relation to the chair.

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10.

The new term begins ___ June 1st.
- A.
  
  On
- B.
  
  In
- C.
  
  At
- D.
  
  From
Correct Answer
A. On

Explanation
The correct answer is "on" because when referring to specific dates, we use the preposition "on". In this sentence, "June 1st" is a specific date, so we use "on" to indicate that the new term begins on that particular date.

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11.

He poured the tea ___ the mug.
- A.
  
  In
- B.
  
  Into
- C.
  
  On
- D.
  
  Onto
Correct Answer
B. Into

Explanation
The correct answer is "into". The word "into" is used to indicate movement or direction towards the inside or interior of something. In this case, the sentence is describing the action of pouring tea, and the preposition "into" is used to show that the tea is being poured towards the inside of the mug.

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12.

He said he was very pleased ____ my work.
- A.
  
  With
- B.
  
  In
- C.
  
  At
- D.
  
  From
Correct Answer
A. With

Explanation
The correct answer is "with". In this sentence, the speaker is expressing their satisfaction or happiness towards the person's work. The preposition "with" is commonly used to indicate satisfaction or approval. Therefore, the phrase "very pleased with my work" implies that the speaker is happy and satisfied with the quality or outcome of the work.

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Preposition Quiz With Answers

This material is different ___ that.

You should explain this ___ them.

He has been absent ___ Monday.

I haven't been to the theatre ___ a long time.

He goes ___ school by car.

This is a comfortable house to live ___.

They are called ___ different names.

We should not spend money ___ luxuries.

I gave him a chair to sit ___.

The new term begins ___ June 1st.

He poured the tea ___ the mug.

He said he was very pleased ____ my work.