Polish Your English Skills - Prepositions Test
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The boys are studying ...their class room
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On
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In
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Into
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Near
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A preposition is a word or group of words used before a noun, pronoun, or noun phrase to show direction, time, place, location, spatial relationships, or to introduce an object. Some examples of prepositions are words like "in," "at," "on," "of," and "to." Prepositions in English are highly idiomatic.
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There was a bridge ..the river
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Across
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In
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At
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Near
Correct Answer
A. AcrossExplanation
The correct answer is "across". This preposition is used to indicate movement from one side to another, typically over a bridge or a body of water. In this context, it suggests that the bridge spans over the river, allowing people or vehicles to move from one side to the other.Rate this question:
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Jogeshwari is ...Andheri and Ram mandir
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Between
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Near
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Among
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Over
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A. BetweenExplanation
Jogeshwari is located between Andheri and Ram Mandir.Rate this question:
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Charity begins...home
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In
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At
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By
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On
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A. AtExplanation
The correct answer is "at" because the phrase "Charity begins at home" is a well-known idiom that means taking care of one's own family and close ones should be the first priority before helping others. The preposition "at" is used to indicate the starting point or origin of something, in this case, the act of being charitable.Rate this question:
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Manisha was watching the procession..the window
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On
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Across
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Through
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Into
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A. ThroughExplanation
The correct answer is "through". This preposition is used to indicate movement from one side to the other, passing between objects or people. In this context, "through" indicates that Manisha was watching the procession by looking out of the window and seeing it pass by.Rate this question:
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The dog is sitting ....the boy.
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On
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Under
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Near
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Over
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A. NearExplanation
The correct answer is "near" because it indicates the proximity of the dog to the boy. "On" would imply that the dog is physically on top of the boy, "under" would imply that the dog is beneath the boy, and "over" would imply that the dog is positioned above the boy.Rate this question:
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Children are hiding ..the house.
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Behind
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Before
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Near
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Around
Correct Answer
A. BehindExplanation
The correct answer is "behind" because it indicates that the children are hiding at the back of the house, suggesting that they are not visible from the front or sides.Rate this question:
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Our bags are ..the carpet
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On
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Over
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In
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Under
Correct Answer
A. OnExplanation
The correct answer is "on" because it indicates that the bags are resting or positioned on top of the carpet.Rate this question:
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My sister and I would sit ..the balcony.
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On
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At
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Near
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Over
Correct Answer
A. AtExplanation
The correct answer is "at". This preposition is used to indicate a specific location or position, and in this case, it suggests that the speaker and their sister would sit in a particular spot on the balcony. "On" could also be a possible answer, but it generally implies being physically on top of something rather than being located in a specific area. "Near" and "over" do not accurately convey the intended meaning of sitting in a particular spot on the balcony.Rate this question:
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Salads should look good ..our eyes.
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For
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At
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To
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With
Correct Answer
A. ToExplanation
The correct answer is "to". In this sentence, the word "to" is used to express purpose or intention. It indicates that salads should look good in order to please our eyes.Rate this question:
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