Prepositions Level 2 Test 2

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A preposition is a word that governs, and usually precedes, a noun or pronoun and expresses a relation to another word or element in a particular clause. For example “on” is the preposition in “the man on the bike”.

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1.

English is spoken ___ America.
- A.
  
  At
- B.
  
  In
Correct Answer
B. In

Explanation
The correct answer is "in" because when referring to a country or continent, we use the preposition "in" to indicate location. Therefore, we say "English is spoken in America" to convey that English is spoken within the borders of the country.

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2.

Many people are fond ___ music.
- A.
  
  By
- B.
  
  To
- C.
  
  Of
Correct Answer
C. Of

Explanation
The word "fond" is typically followed by the preposition "of" to indicate a liking or enjoyment for something. In this case, the sentence is expressing that many people have a liking or enjoyment for music.

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3.

A sudden illness prevented her ___ attending the meeting.
- A.
  
  Against
- B.
  
  From
- C.
  
  Upon
Correct Answer
B. From

Explanation
The correct answer is "from". In this sentence, "from" is used to indicate the cause or reason for her not attending the meeting. The phrase "A sudden illness prevented her" sets up the cause, and "from" is used to show that the illness is the reason for her inability to attend the meeting.

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4.

He fell ___ his face.
- A.
  
  Against
- B.
  
  On
- C.
  
  With
Correct Answer
B. On

Explanation
The correct answer is "on" because it indicates that he fell in a way that his face made contact with a surface. It implies that his face landed or hit something, suggesting a physical impact.

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5.

He grabbed me ___ the arm.
- A.
  
  With
- B.
  
  By
- C.
  
  In
Correct Answer
B. By

Explanation
The correct answer is "by".

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6.

This dictionary is ___ great use to me.
- A.
  
  Of
- B.
  
  For
- C.
  
  At
Correct Answer
A. Of

Explanation
The correct answer is "of" because it indicates possession or belonging. In this sentence, the dictionary is being described as being of great use to the speaker. The preposition "of" is commonly used to show a relationship between two things, in this case, the dictionary and its usefulness to the speaker.

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7.

Mr. Sherwood is staying ___ a hotel.
- A.
  
  With
- B.
  
  For
- C.
  
  At
Correct Answer
C. At

Explanation
The preposition "at" is used to indicate a specific location or position. In this case, "at" is the correct preposition to use when referring to staying in a hotel.

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8.

I only know him ___ name.
- A.
  
  By
- B.
  
  For
- C.
  
  With
Correct Answer
A. By

Explanation
The correct answer is "by". This preposition is used to indicate the means or method of knowing someone's name. It suggests that the speaker knows the person only through their name, implying that they have not met or interacted with the person personally.

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9.

I saw him walking ___ the direction of the station.
- A.
  
  In
- B.
  
  To
- C.
  
  By
Correct Answer
A. In

Explanation
The correct answer is "in" because it indicates that the person was walking towards the direction of the station.

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Prepositions Level 2 Test 2

English is spoken ___ America.

Many people are fond ___ music.

A sudden illness prevented her ___ attending the meeting.

He fell ___ his face.

He grabbed me ___ the arm.

This dictionary is ___ great use to me.

Mr. Sherwood is staying ___ a hotel.

I only know him ___ name.

I saw him walking ___ the direction of the station.