Prepositions Practice Exam Quiz! Trivia
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Prepositions are important words. We use them more commonly than any other individual words. Prepositions are words used to link nouns, pronouns, or phrases to other words within a sentence. If you can understand how and when to use prepositions in a sentence, it can significantly improve your communication with others. This method is especially true for children who are first learning their words. Take this quiz and see how much you know about prepositions.
Questions and Answers
- 1.
I didn't stay up late. I was asleep __ midnight.
- A.
On
- B.
In
- C.
At
- D.
By
Correct Answer
C. AtExplanation
The correct answer is "at" because it is used to indicate a specific point in time, such as midnight in this case. It shows that the speaker was asleep during that particular time.Rate this question:
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- 2.
She met her best friend __ September, 1999 in Seoul.
- A.
In
- B.
On
- C.
At
Correct Answer
A. InExplanation
The correct answer is "in" because the sentence is referring to a specific month and year, which requires the preposition "in" to indicate a period of time.Rate this question:
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- 3.
She met her best friend in September, 1999 __ Seoul.
- A.
At
- B.
On
- C.
In
Correct Answer
C. InExplanation
The correct answer is "in" because when we refer to a specific month and year, we use the preposition "in." In this case, the sentence is stating that she met her best friend during the month of September in the year 1999 in Seoul.Rate this question:
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- 4.
Anita moved of Rome __ 2006.
- A.
At
- B.
In
- C.
On
Correct Answer
B. InExplanation
The correct answer is "in" because when referring to a specific year, we use the preposition "in". Therefore, the sentence should be "Anita moved to Rome in 2006."Rate this question:
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- 5.
The plane finally arrived __ 5:46 pm.
- A.
At
- B.
On
- C.
In
Correct Answer
A. AtExplanation
The correct answer is "at" because "at" is used to indicate a specific point in time. In this case, it is indicating the specific time of 5:46 pm when the plane finally arrived.Rate this question:
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- 6.
Bob met his future wife __ a bus.
- A.
In
- B.
At
- C.
On
Correct Answer
C. OnExplanation
The correct answer is "on" because when we talk about meeting someone at a specific mode of transportation, we use the preposition "on." In this case, Bob met his future wife on a bus.Rate this question:
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- 7.
Bob met his future wife __ a taxi.
- A.
In
- B.
On
- C.
At
Correct Answer
A. InExplanation
The correct answer is "in" because when we talk about transportation methods like a taxi, we use the preposition "in" to indicate the mode of transportation. So, the sentence should be "Bob met his future wife in a taxi."Rate this question:
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- 8.
__ this moment, Ushbek is studying at Bunker Hill Community College.
- A.
In
- B.
At
- C.
On
- D.
By
Correct Answer
B. AtExplanation
The correct answer is "at" because it is used to indicate a specific location or point in space. In this case, it is indicating the location where Ushbek is studying, which is Bunker Hill Community College.Rate this question:
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- 9.
At this moment, Ushbek is studying __ Bunker Hill Community College.
- A.
From
- B.
In
- C.
On
- D.
At
Correct Answer
D. AtExplanation
The correct answer is "at" because it is used to indicate a specific location or place where someone is studying. In this case, Ushbek is studying at Bunker Hill Community College.Rate this question:
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- 10.
Don't pay attention __ that fortune-teller. She has no idea about events in the future.
- A.
To
- B.
At
Correct Answer
A. ToExplanation
The correct answer is "to". In this sentence, "to" is used to indicate the direction of attention or focus. The phrase "Don't pay attention to" means that one should not give importance or listen to something or someone. In this case, the speaker is advising not to pay attention to the fortune-teller because she has no knowledge of future events.Rate this question:
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- 11.
Don't pay attention to that fortune-teller. She has no idea about events __ the future.
- A.
On
- B.
In
- C.
At
Correct Answer
B. InExplanation
The correct answer is "in" because when referring to events in the future, we use the preposition "in". It indicates a general time frame without specifying a specific date or time.Rate this question:
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- 12.
My mother and father don't drive __ the dark, so they stay home __ the night.
- A.
In - in
- B.
At - at
- C.
In - at
- D.
At - in
Correct Answer
C. In - atExplanation
The correct answer is "in - at" because the sentence is referring to a specific time period, which is "the night." "In" is used to indicate a general time period, while "at" is used to indicate a specific point in time. Therefore, "in the night" means during the night as a whole, and "at the night" would imply a specific point in time within the night, which is not the intended meaning in this sentence.Rate this question:
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- 13.
I think that Tom is __ a date with Sally. I think she is separated __ her husband.
- A.
On - from
- B.
In - from
- C.
On - to
- D.
In - to
Correct Answer
A. On - fromExplanation
The correct answer is "on - from". The sentence suggests that Tom is going on a date with Sally, and the second part of the sentence implies that Sally is separated from her husband. The preposition "on" is used to indicate a specific day or time when an event is happening, which fits the context of a date. The preposition "from" is used to indicate separation or distance, which matches the situation of Sally being separated from her husband.Rate this question:
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- 14.
That woman is staring __ the man __ the other table.
- A.
To - at
- B.
At- to
- C.
To - on
- D.
At - at
Correct Answer
D. At - atExplanation
The correct answer is "at - at" because the verb "staring" is followed by the preposition "at," indicating the direction of her gaze. Additionally, the phrase "the man" is followed by the preposition "at," indicating the location of the person she is staring at.Rate this question:
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- 15.
__ the summer, my family goes __ beach to swim.
- A.
In - to
- B.
At - to
- C.
In - at
- D.
At - at
Correct Answer
A. In - toExplanation
In the summer, my family goes to the beach to swim. The word "in" is used to indicate a period of time, such as the summer season. "To" is used to indicate the destination or direction of movement, in this case, going to the beach. Therefore, the correct answer is "in - to".Rate this question:
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- 16.
__ Sunday, Jong goes to the church to pray.
- A.
In
- B.
By
- C.
On
- D.
For
Correct Answer
C. OnExplanation
The correct answer is "on". In this sentence, "on" is used to indicate the specific day of the week (Sunday) when Jong goes to the church to pray.Rate this question:
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- 17.
__ her living room, there is an end table next __ the couch.
- A.
In - (-)
- B.
In - to
- C.
On - to
- D.
On - (-)
Correct Answer
B. In - toExplanation
The correct answer is "in - to" because it suggests that the end table is located inside the living room and next to the couch. The preposition "in" indicates a position within a space, while "to" implies proximity or adjacency.Rate this question:
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- 18.
Barbara found her purse under the chair __ the family room.
- A.
On
- B.
At
- C.
In
Correct Answer
C. InExplanation
The correct answer is "in" because it indicates that Barbara found her purse located inside the family room, specifically under the chair.Rate this question:
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- 19.
The bakery is...
- A.
Next to the diner
- B.
Next the diner
Correct Answer
A. Next to the dinerExplanation
The correct answer is "next to the diner." This means that the bakery is located in close proximity to the diner, possibly sharing a wall or being situated right beside it. The phrase "next to" indicates a physical adjacency or close proximity between the two establishments.Rate this question:
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- 20.
The children walked __ the park to get home quickly.
- A.
For
- B.
Through
- C.
By
Correct Answer
B. ThroughExplanation
The correct answer is "through" because it indicates movement from one side to the other, which is appropriate for walking in a park. "For" and "by" do not convey the same sense of movement and are therefore not suitable in this context.Rate this question:
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- 21.
My mother cannot live __ her iPod. She always listens __ music.
- A.
With - to
- B.
Without - to
- C.
Without - (-)
- D.
With - (-)
Correct Answer
B. Without - toExplanation
The correct answer is "without - to" because it correctly completes the sentence. The phrase "cannot live without" means that someone is unable to function or exist without something, in this case, the iPod. The preposition "to" is used after the verb "listen" to indicate the action of listening. Therefore, the sentence means that the mother is unable to live without her iPod and she always listens to music.Rate this question:
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- 22.
I saw the plane moving __ the airport, but I did not see it land.
- A.
Towards
- B.
To
- C.
By
Correct Answer
A. TowardsExplanation
The correct answer is "towards" because it indicates the direction in which the plane was moving. It suggests that the plane was approaching the airport but did not actually land there.Rate this question:
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- 23.
Before breakfast, Sidney jogged __ the park.
- A.
On
- B.
By
- C.
In
Correct Answer
C. InExplanation
Sidney jogged "in" the park before breakfast. This indicates that Sidney was running inside the park, suggesting that the park was the location where the jogging activity took place.Rate this question:
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- 24.
Completa (escriu les preposicions separades per un espai)They say that when you want __ hide something, one __ the best places __ hide it is __ plain sight.
Correct Answer
to of to inExplanation
When you want to hide something, one of the best places to hide it is in plain sight. The phrase "to hide something" indicates the action of concealing an object or information. The preposition "of" is used to show possession or belonging, so "one of the best places" means that there are multiple options, but this is one of them. The preposition "to" is used to indicate direction or purpose, so "to hide it" means the intention or goal is to conceal the item. Finally, the preposition "in" is used to indicate location or position, so "in plain sight" means that the object is deliberately placed where it can be easily seen but not noticed.Rate this question:
- 25.
Completa (escriu les preposicions separades per un espai)They started by looking __ the rugs and __ the books __ the bookshelves.
Correct Answer
under behind on
beneath behind onExplanation
The correct answer is "under behind on, beneath behind on". The sentence suggests that they began their search by examining the rugs and the books on the bookshelves. The use of "under" and "beneath" implies that they were looking at the rugs and books located below or underneath something else. "Behind" indicates that they were also looking at the books located at the back of the bookshelves. Finally, "on" suggests that they were examining the books that were on top of the bookshelves.Rate this question:
- 26.
They thought that Mr. X was carrying the letter __ his pocket or __ his wallet, so they followed him __ a park.
Correct Answer
in in intoExplanation
The correct answer is "in in into". The word "in" is used twice because they thought Mr. X was carrying the letter inside both his pocket and his wallet. They followed him into the park, indicating that they entered the park after him.Rate this question:
- 27.
While he has sitting __ the table drinking a cup __ tea, he looked __ the whole room.
Correct Answer
at of aroundExplanation
The correct answer is "at". In this sentence, the phrase "While he has sitting at the table" indicates that he was physically located at the table. The preposition "at" is used to express a specific location or position.Rate this question:
- 28.
Completa (escriu les preposicions separades per un espai)He looked at the paintings __ the wall, the books __ the desk, and even the cat sleeping __ the rug.
Correct Answer
on on onExplanation
The correct answer is "on on on" because the sentence describes the location of various objects. The paintings are on the wall, the books are on the desk, and the cat is sleeping on the rug.Rate this question:
- 29.
Finally, he looked __ a bowl with some letters in it.
- A.
Inside
- B.
In
- C.
Into
Correct Answer
B. InExplanation
The word "in" is the correct answer because it indicates that he looked at a bowl that contained some letters. The word "in" suggests that the bowl is the location where the letters are present.Rate this question:
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- 30.
Completa (escriu les preposicions separades per un espai)When Mr. X heard a shout from __ the front window, he ran __ see what was happening.
Correct Answer
outside toExplanation
The correct answer is "outside to". This is because the phrase "from the front window" indicates that the shout is coming from a location outside of the house. Therefore, Mr. X runs "outside" to see what is happening.Rate this question:
- 31.
In the meantime, Dupin took the stolen letter and replaced it __ a similar one that he had __ his pocket.
Correct Answer
with inExplanation
Dupin took the stolen letter and replaced it with a similar one that he had in his pocket.Rate this question:
- 32.
Completa (escriu les preposicions separades per un espai)This is how the detective found the stolen letter. It was hidden __ plain sight, right __ the table.
Correct Answer
in onExplanation
The detective found the stolen letter in plain sight, meaning it was not hidden or concealed. The letter was easily visible and apparent. It was right on the table, indicating its location and proximity.Rate this question:
- 33.
Daniel's father looked him right ______________ and knew he was lying.
- A.
In the eye
- B.
On the eye
- C.
From the eye
- D.
Into the eyes
Correct Answer
A. In the eyeExplanation
The phrase "looked him right in the eye" is a common idiom that means to make direct eye contact with someone. In this context, Daniel's father is looking directly at Daniel's eyes and can therefore tell that he is lying. The other options, "on the eye," "from the eye," and "into the eyes," do not accurately convey the intended meaning of the sentence.Rate this question:
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- 34.
Silvia traveled ______ the world. She went ______ Asia, South America and Africa.
- A.
Around / on
- B.
Around / to
- C.
Across / to
- D.
In / to
Correct Answer
B. Around / toExplanation
Silvia traveled "around" the world, indicating that she visited various places or regions within the world. She went "to" Asia, South America, and Africa, specifying the destinations or locations she visited within her global travel.Rate this question:
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- 35.
Mahmoud read a book _______ the Russian revolution.
- A.
From
- B.
At
- C.
On
- D.
To
Correct Answer
C. OnExplanation
The correct answer is "on". This is because when we talk about reading a book about a specific topic or event, we use the preposition "on". In this case, Mahmoud read a book on the Russian revolution, indicating that the book was about the Russian revolution.Rate this question:
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- 36.
Can you tell me a little bit _____ your experience?
- A.
In
- B.
About
- C.
On
- D.
Of
Correct Answer
B. AboutExplanation
The correct answer is "about." This preposition is commonly used to introduce a topic or provide information regarding something. In this context, it is used to ask for details or information about the person's experience.Rate this question:
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- 37.
Some little children are afraid _____ animals.
- A.
To the
- B.
To
- C.
Of
- D.
Of the
Correct Answer
C. OfExplanation
Little children are afraid of animals.Rate this question:
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- 38.
John's father was standing right _____ him at the concert.
- A.
In front
- B.
Next
- C.
Behind
- D.
On
Correct Answer
C. BehindExplanation
The correct answer is "behind" because it indicates that John's father was positioned at the back of him at the concert.Rate this question:
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- 39.
Don't forget to turn the television off before you go ______ bed.
- A.
At
- B.
To
- C.
To the
- D.
At the
Correct Answer
B. ToExplanation
The correct answer is "to" because it is used to indicate the purpose or destination of an action. In this case, the action is going to bed, so "to" is the appropriate preposition to use.Rate this question:
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- 40.
__________ the walls of the ancient city, there are many secrets.
- A.
Without
- B.
Within
- C.
Above
- D.
Through
Correct Answer
B. WithinExplanation
Within the walls of the ancient city, there are many secrets. This means that the secrets are located inside the walls of the city. "Within" is the correct answer because it indicates an internal location or position.Rate this question:
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- 41.
The Rodriguez family goes _____ church every Sunday.
- A.
To
- B.
To the
- C.
Toward the
- D.
From the
Correct Answer
A. ToExplanation
The correct answer is "to". This is because the sentence is indicating that the Rodriguez family regularly attends church every Sunday. The preposition "to" is used to show the direction or destination of their action, which in this case is going to church.Rate this question:
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- 42.
Calculus III is way ______ me. I don't understand anything in the class.
- A.
After
- B.
Along
- C.
Beyond
- D.
Through
Correct Answer
C. BeyondExplanation
The word "beyond" in this context suggests that the speaker is finding Calculus III to be extremely difficult or incomprehensible. It implies that the speaker is unable to grasp the concepts or understand anything taught in the class, indicating a significant level of struggle or lack of understanding.Rate this question:
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