Grammar Test: Complete The Sentence With Prepositions

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1. He will stay there ____ five days .

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The correct answer is "For" because it indicates a duration of time. The sentence suggests that the person will stay in a particular place for a period of five days.

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2. They don't talk _____ dinner ! 

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During dinner is the correct answer because it indicates that the action of not talking occurs while dinner is taking place. The word "during" implies a simultaneous occurrence, suggesting that the individuals in question refrain from talking while they are eating their meal.

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3. He started working _____ 10 AM.

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The correct answer is "At" because it is used to indicate a specific point in time. In this case, it is indicating the time when he started working, which is 10 AM.

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4. I have a examination _____ 26 November !

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The correct answer is "On". In this sentence, the word "on" is used to indicate a specific date, which is November 26th. "On" is commonly used to refer to specific days or dates.

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5. I don't usually smoke ______ office time .

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The correct answer is "During" because it indicates that the person does not typically smoke while they are at the office. The word "during" implies a specific time frame or period, suggesting that smoking is not a common occurrence for the individual during their office hours.

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6. I will work them _____ a year.

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The correct answer is "For" because it indicates the duration or length of time that the speaker will work with them. "For" is commonly used to express a specific period of time, such as a year in this case.

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7. ______ going , close all the windows.

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The correct answer is "Before" because the phrase "Before going" indicates that the action of closing all the windows should be done prior to going somewhere or doing something. The word "before" suggests a sequence of events, implying that closing the windows should be done first and then the person can proceed with their plans.

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8. I will stay there from 10 Am _____ 6 PM.

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The word "to" is used to indicate the end point or limit of a duration of time. In this sentence, it is used to show that the speaker will stay at the mentioned place from 10 AM until 6 PM.

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9. I don't give up ____ i am succeeded

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The correct answer is "Until". This word indicates that the person does not give up until they have succeeded. It implies a determination and perseverance to keep going until their goal is achieved.

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10. I started working at ___ 10 AM.

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The correct answer is "At" because it is used to specify a specific time. In this sentence, "At" is used to indicate the specific time of 10 AM when the person started working.

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11. Mona was born ___ 2003 !

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The word "in" is the correct answer because it is used to indicate the year in which Mona was born.

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12. I started working ___ 2009 to 2018

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The correct answer is "From". This preposition is used to indicate the starting point of a period of time. In this sentence, it shows that the person started working in the year 2009 and continued until 2018.

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13. Alena has been in the village ____ sunday !

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The word "since" is the correct answer because it indicates a point in time when something started. In this case, it suggests that Alena has been in the village starting from Sunday.

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14. He was staring there _____ a long time .

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The correct answer is "For" because it indicates the duration of time that he was staring there.

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15. Shine and sheetal have been friends _____ childhood.

Explanation

The correct answer is "Since." This is because "since" is used to indicate the starting point of an action or event, in this case, the beginning of Shine and Sheetal's friendship. The word "since" implies that their friendship started in their childhood and has continued until the present time.

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16. I want to leave ______ dinner !

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The correct answer is "After". This is because the phrase "I want to leave" indicates a desire to depart from a specific activity or event, in this case, dinner. "After" implies that the person wants to leave once the dinner is over or has concluded.

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17. I will submit project ____ sunday ! 

Explanation

The correct answer is "By." "By" indicates that the project will be submitted on or before Sunday.

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18. There is a holiday ____ December 

Explanation

The correct answer is "In". This is because "In" is used to indicate a specific month or year, and in this case, it is used to specify the month of December.

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19. Wait for me _____ i return !

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The word "till" is used to indicate a specific time or event in the future when the speaker will return. It suggests that the speaker wants the listener to wait patiently until that time or event occurs.

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20. Rohan was very nervous _____ interview.

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The correct answer is "Before" because the word "nervous" suggests that Rohan was feeling anxious or worried about the interview. This feeling typically occurs before the interview takes place, as it is a common reaction to the anticipation and uncertainty surrounding the event.

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He will stay there ____ five days .
They don't talk _____ dinner ! 
He started working _____ 10 AM.
I have a examination _____ 26 November !
I don't usually smoke ______ office time .
I will work them _____ a year.
______ going , close all the windows.
I will stay there from 10 Am _____ 6 PM.
I don't give up ____ i am succeeded
I started working at ___ 10 AM.
Mona was born ___ 2003 !
I started working ___ 2009 to 2018
Alena has been in the village ____ sunday !
He was staring there _____ a long time .
Shine and sheetal have been friends _____ childhood.
I want to leave ______ dinner !
I will submit project ____ sunday ! 
There is a holiday ____ December 
Wait for me _____ i return !
Rohan was very nervous _____ interview.
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