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How well do you know about the use of prepositions? Here, we have created an advanced prepositions quiz that you will ever take. A preposition is a word or group of words used before a noun or pronoun to show time, place, and direction. You have to choose the correct preposition to complete each sentence in the below quiz. Do you think you can easily secure good marks on this test? Play this quiz and see for yourself.

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1.

Oxygen is necessary _______ good health.
- A.
  
  To
- B.
  
  For
- C.
  
  Up
- D.
  
  Down
Correct Answer
B. For

Explanation
The word "for" is the correct answer because it indicates the purpose or reason for something. In this case, it suggests that oxygen is necessary in order to achieve or maintain good health.

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He was sitting _______ the sofa when the huge dog jumped _______ him.
- A.
  
  On, since
- B.
  
  At, since
- C.
  
  On, upon
- D.
  
  At, upon
Correct Answer
C. On, upon

Explanation
The correct answer is "on, upon". The word "on" is used to indicate the location of someone or something in contact with a surface, so it makes sense to say that he was sitting on the sofa. The word "upon" is used to indicate that something is physically or metaphorically on top of or in close proximity to someone or something else, so it makes sense to say that the dog jumped upon him.

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The children haven't been to a movie _______ June.
- A.
  
  From
- B.
  
  Since
- C.
  
  To
- D.
  
  For
Correct Answer
B. Since

Explanation
The word "since" is the correct answer because it indicates that the children have not been to a movie starting from June until now. "Since" is used to specify a point in time when something started and is still ongoing.

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I sit _______ my mum and my dad in church.
- A.
  
  Among
- B.
  
  Between
- C.
  
  In
- D.
  
  In between
Correct Answer
B. Between

Explanation
The word "between" is the correct answer because it is used to indicate the position of someone or something in the middle of two or more people or things. In this sentence, it implies that the speaker sits in the middle of their mum and dad in church.

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I prefer tea _______ coffee. However, I am most fond _______ milk.
- A.
  
  To, in
- B.
  
  From, of
- C.
  
  From, in
- D.
  
  To, of
Correct Answer
D. To, of

Explanation
The correct answer is "to, of". The sentence structure suggests that the speaker likes tea more than coffee, but they like milk the most out of the three options. "To" is used to show a preference between two things, and "of" is used to show the most fondness or preference for something.

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Roy is the naughtiest boy from ________ all the students in the class. (between/among)

Correct Answer
among

Explanation
The correct answer is "among" because it is used when referring to more than two people or things. In this case, Roy is being compared to all the students in the class, which implies that there are multiple students. Therefore, "among" is the appropriate choice to indicate that Roy is the naughtiest boy in relation to the other students.

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We agree _______ you.
- A.
  
  To
- B.
  
  With
- C.
  
  Alongwith
- D.
  
  From
Correct Answer
B. With

Explanation
The correct answer is "with". This is because when agreeing with someone, we use the preposition "with" to show that we share the same opinion or have the same viewpoint as the other person.

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Have faith _______ God. Be grateful _______ Him for everything.
- A.
  
  On, to
- B.
  
  On, for
- C.
  
  In, to
- D.
  
  In, for
Correct Answer
C. In, to

Explanation
The phrase "have faith in God" means to trust and believe in God. The preposition "in" is used to indicate this belief or trust. The phrase "be grateful to Him for everything" means to show appreciation and thanks to God for everything. The preposition "to" is used to indicate the recipient of this gratitude. Therefore, the correct answer is "in, to" as it accurately expresses having faith in God and being grateful to Him.

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We invited him _______ dinner. He did not come because the silly man was afraid _______ our pet python.
- A.
  
  For, of
- B.
  
  To, from
- C.
  
  To, of
- D.
  
  For, from
Correct Answer
A. For, of

Explanation
The correct answer is "for, of". In this sentence, "for" is used to indicate the purpose or reason for inviting him, which is dinner. "Of" is used to show the cause of his fear, which is our pet python.

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Advanced Prepositions Quiz You Will Ever Take

Oxygen is necessary _______ good health.

He was sitting _ the sofa when the huge dog jumped _ him.

The children haven't been to a movie _______ June.

I sit _______ my mum and my dad in church.

I prefer tea _ coffee. However, I am most fond _ milk.

Roy is the naughtiest boy from ________ all the students in the class. (between/among)

We agree _______ you.

Have faith _ God. Be grateful _ Him for everything.

We invited him _ dinner. He did not come because the silly man was afraid _ our pet python.

Advanced Prepositions Quiz You Will Ever Take

Oxygen is necessary _______ good health.

He was sitting _______ the sofa when the huge dog jumped _______ him.

The children haven't been to a movie _______ June.

I sit _______ my mum and my dad in church.

I prefer tea _______ coffee. However, I am most fond _______ milk.

Roy is the naughtiest boy from ________ all the students in the class. (between/among)

We agree _______ you.

Have faith _______ God. Be grateful _______ Him for everything.

We invited him _______ dinner. He did not come because the silly man was afraid _______ our pet python.

He was sitting _ the sofa when the huge dog jumped _ him.

I prefer tea _ coffee. However, I am most fond _ milk.

Have faith _ God. Be grateful _ Him for everything.

We invited him _ dinner. He did not come because the silly man was afraid _ our pet python.