Conjunction And Preposition Quiz Questions And Answers

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1. He usually travels to Alexandria _____ train.

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The correct answer is "by". This is because "by" is the preposition that is commonly used to indicate the mode of transportation. In this case, it is indicating that the person travels to Alexandria using the mode of transportation "train".

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We are here to test your English grammar skills with this interesting 'conjunction and preposition quiz'. A preposition is a word that connects nouns and pronouns whereas conjunctions... see moreare used to connect phrases in a sentence. The test below is designed to help you find out just how well you understand the usage of these words in a sentence and how to choose them. Give it a shot and see if you should get an English tutor.
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2. I'll see you ____ home when I get there. 

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The correct answer is "at" because it is used to indicate a specific location or point in time. In this sentence, "at" is used to indicate the location of the speaker seeing the person at home when they arrive.

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3. He went to the doctor __ his vaccine.

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The word "for" is the correct answer because it is used to indicate the purpose or reason for an action. In this case, the person went to the doctor in order to get their vaccine.

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4. My best friend, John, is named _____ his great-grandfather.

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The word "after" is used to indicate that John is named in honor of his great-grandfather. It suggests a connection or succession between the two individuals, implying that John's name was chosen as a way to pay tribute to his ancestor.

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5. Fill in the blank- What are the main ingredients _____ this dish? 

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The word "of" is the correct answer because it is used to show possession or belonging. In this context, it is used to indicate that the main ingredients belong to or are a part of the dish.

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6. It was raining outside, __ then it stopped.

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The correct answer is "but” or  “and" because the sentence describes two different events - the rain and the stopping of the rain. The word "but" is used to show a contrast between the two events, indicating that the rain stopped despite it previously raining. The word "and" is used to connect the two events together in the sentence.

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7. She likes peanut butter __ jelly sandwiches.     

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The word "and" is used to connect two nouns or phrases together. In this case, it is connecting the nouns "peanut butter" and "jelly sandwiches" to show that the person likes both of them.

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8. The professor _____ America was a great English teacher.

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The most appropriate preposition in this sentence is "from." It indicates the origin of the professor, suggesting that he is originally from America. The other options, "of" and "in," do not convey the same meaning of origin or background. Using "from" in this context clarifies that the professor comes from a specific place, while "of" and "in" imply different relationships that don't fit the sentence's context. Thus, the correct word to complete the sentence is "from."

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9. You frequently see this kind of violence _____ television. 

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The correct answer is "on". In this context, "on" is used to indicate the medium through which the violence is seen, which is television. It suggests that the violence is being witnessed by the person through their television screen.

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10. I told Mom we would be home ______ about an hour or so. 

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The correct answer is "in" because it indicates a general time frame without specifying an exact time. Using "in" suggests that the speaker will be home within approximately an hour or so, but not necessarily at a specific time.

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11. ___the school and the park were closed.

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The word "both" is the correct answer because it is used to refer to two things or people together. In this sentence, it implies that both the school and the park were closed, indicating that both places were not open.

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12. It has been raining _____ summer was over.

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The word "since" indicates a point in time when an action started. In this case, it suggests that the rain started at some point after summer ended. The sentence implies that the rain has been ongoing since the end of summer.

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13. My parents have been married _____ twenty years.

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The word "for" is the correct answer because it is used to indicate a duration of time. In this sentence, it shows that the parents have been married for a period of twenty years.

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14. You have to choose ___ the pen or the pencil.                  

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The word "either" is used to present a choice between two options, in this case, the pen or the pencil. It indicates that the speaker is giving the listener the freedom to choose either one of the two options.

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15. I was visiting my best friend _____ the hospital.

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The correct answer is "in". In this sentence, the speaker is stating that they were visiting their best friend in the hospital. The preposition "in" is used to indicate location or position inside a place, which is appropriate in this context.

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16. He ___ went to bed, but also slept late.

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The word "not only" is used to express that someone did more than one thing. In this case, the sentence suggests that the person not only went to bed but also slept in late.

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He usually travels to Alexandria _____ train.
I'll see you ____ home when I get there. 
He went to the doctor __ his vaccine.
My best friend, John, is named _____ his great-grandfather.
Fill in the blank- What are the main ingredients _____ this...
It was raining outside, __ then it stopped.
She likes peanut butter __ jelly sandwiches.     
The professor _____ America was a great English teacher.
You frequently see this kind of violence _____ television. 
I told Mom we would be home ______ about an hour or so. 
___the school and the park were closed.
It has been raining _____ summer was over.
My parents have been married _____ twenty years.
You have to choose ___ the pen or the pencil.    ...
I was visiting my best friend _____ the hospital.
He ___ went to bed, but also slept late.
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