Preposition Basic Exam Quiz!

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    The clock is _____ the wall. - ProProfs

    The clock is _____ the wall.

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The 'Preposition Basic Exam Quiz!' assesses understanding of prepositions in English. It includes practical examples to determine the correct use of prepositions in sentences, enhancing foundational grammar skills relevant for effective communication.

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    The ball is ____ the table. - ProProfs

    The ball is ____ the table.

    Explanation
    The correct answer is "under, below" because both words indicate a position or location that is lower or beneath the table. These words suggest that the ball is positioned in a way that it is not on top of the table but rather beneath it.

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    The carpet is _____ the floor. - ProProfs

    The carpet is _____ the floor.

    Explanation
    The correct answer is "on" because the preposition "on" is commonly used to describe the relationship between a carpet and a floor. It indicates that the carpet is positioned directly above or covering the surface of the floor.

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    The table is ______ the chair and the sofa. - ProProfs

    The table is ______ the chair and the sofa.

    Explanation
    The word "between" is the correct answer because it indicates the position of the table in relation to the chair and the sofa. "Between" means that the table is located in the middle or in a position that is surrounded by the chair and the sofa.

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    The flowers are ____ the vase. - ProProfs

    The flowers are ____ the vase.

    Explanation
    The word "in" is the correct answer because it indicates that the flowers are inside the vase.

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    The chair is _______ the table. - ProProfs

    The chair is _______ the table.

    Explanation
    The correct answer is "next to" or "near" because both phrases indicate a close proximity between the chair and the table. "Next to" implies that the chair is positioned immediately beside the table, while "near" suggests that the chair is in close proximity to the table, but not necessarily touching it.

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    The lamp is ________ the book and the vase. - ProProfs

    The lamp is ________ the book and the vase.

    Explanation
    The word "between" is the correct answer because it indicates the position of the lamp in relation to the book and the vase. It suggests that the lamp is positioned in the middle or in the space that separates the book and the vase.

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    The cat is ______ the sofa. - ProProfs

    The cat is ______ the sofa.

    Explanation
    The correct answer is "next to" or "near" because both phrases indicate the position of the cat in relation to the sofa. "Next to" suggests that the cat is directly beside the sofa, while "near" implies that the cat is in close proximity to the sofa, but not necessarily touching it.

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