Prepositions Of Movement & Place Quiz Questions
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The sheep is running toward the box.
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The sheep is running at the box.
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This quiz focuses on prepositions of movement and place, assessing knowledge in using 'across', 'over', 'under', 'along', 'through', and 'past'. It enhances understanding of English prepositions crucial for proficiency.
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Across the road
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Through the road
Correct Answer
A. Across the roadExplanation
The correct answer is "across the road" because it is the most commonly used phrase to describe the action of moving from one side of the road to the other. "Through the road" does not accurately convey the same meaning and is not commonly used in this context.Rate this question:
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From A to B
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Since A until B
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A. From A to BExplanation
The correct answer is "from A to B". This phrase is commonly used to indicate movement or travel between two points, with A representing the starting point and B representing the destination. It implies a continuous journey or transition from one place to another. "Since A until B" does not convey the same meaning and is not a common phrase used in this context.Rate this question:
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She is walking toward the house.
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She is walking through the house
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She is walking at the house
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A. She is walking toward the house. -
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The cat is on the table
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The cat is over the table
Correct Answer
A. The cat is on the tableExplanation
The correct answer is "The cat is on the table" because it accurately describes the position of the cat in relation to the table. Saying "The cat is over the table" implies that the cat is positioned above the table, which contradicts the given information.Rate this question:
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She is between the trees.
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She is among the trees.
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She is in the trees.
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A. She is between the trees.Explanation
The correct answer is "She is between the trees" because it implies that she is positioned in the space or area that exists between two trees. The phrase "between the trees" suggests a specific location or position in relation to the trees, indicating that she is not inside the trees or spread out across them.Rate this question:
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The waiter was at our table immediately.
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The waiter was in our table immediately.
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A. The waiter was at our table immediately. -
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Across the door
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Through the door
Correct Answer
A. Through the doorExplanation
The correct answer is "through the door" because it implies movement from one side of the door to the other. "Across the door" suggests movement along the surface of the door, which is not the intended meaning in this context. Therefore, "through the door" is the most appropriate choice to describe going from one side of the door to the other.Rate this question:
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The driver was driving around the roundabout.
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The driver was driving beside the roundabout.
Correct Answer
A. The driver was driving around the roundabout.Explanation
The correct answer is "The driver was driving around the roundabout" because the statement clearly states that the driver was driving around the roundabout, not beside it. The word "around" indicates circular movement, which is consistent with the concept of driving on a roundabout.Rate this question:
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The cat is below the table
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The cat is under the table
Correct Answer
A. The cat is under the tableExplanation
The correct answer is "The cat is under the table" because both sentences convey the same meaning. "Below" and "under" are synonyms in this context, indicating that the cat is positioned beneath the table.Rate this question:
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Mary is behind the wall.
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Mary is in front of the wall.
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A. Mary is behind the wall. -
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Draw a line across the page
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Draw a line through the page
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The cat is in the basket
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The cat is into the basket
Correct Answer
A. The cat is in the basketExplanation
The correct answer is "The cat is in the basket" because it accurately describes the location of the cat. The phrase "in the basket" indicates that the cat is inside the basket. On the other hand, the phrase "into the basket" suggests movement or action of the cat going inside the basket, which may or may not be accurate depending on the context.Rate this question:
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The girl is standing beside the boy.
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The girl is standing on the right of the boy.
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A. The girl is standing beside the boy. -
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The dog is jumping on the box.
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The dog is jumping over the box.
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The dog is jumping through the box.
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A. The dog is jumping over the box. -
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The tired jogger ran past the buildings.
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The tired jogger ran through the buildings
Correct Answer
A. The tired jogger ran past the buildings.Explanation
The correct answer is "The tired jogger ran past the buildings" because the sentence implies that the jogger ran near or alongside the buildings, rather than actually going through them.Rate this question:
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Below the bridge
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Under the bridge
Correct Answer
A. Under the bridgeExplanation
The correct answer is "under the bridge" because it accurately describes the location of something being positioned beneath or below a bridge.Rate this question:
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Tom is waiting for his sister at the bank.
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Tom is waiting for his sister out the bank.
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A. Tom is waiting for his sister at the bank. -
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The smoke is over the house.
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The smoke is on the house.
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A. The smoke is over the house.Explanation
The correct answer is "The smoke is over the house" because the word "over" indicates that the smoke is located above the house, while the word "on" would suggest that the smoke is directly on top of the house. Since smoke typically rises and floats above objects, it is more accurate to say that the smoke is over the house rather than on it.Rate this question:
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On the bridge
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Over the bridge
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Above the bridge
Correct Answer
A. Over the bridgeExplanation
This question is testing the understanding of prepositions. The correct answer is "over the bridge" because it accurately describes the position of something being above and crossing the bridge. "On the bridge" would mean being physically located on the surface of the bridge, while "above the bridge" would imply a position higher than the bridge without necessarily crossing it.Rate this question:
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She is among the trees.
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She is between the trees.
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She is in the trees.
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A. She is among the trees. -
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He is at the bus stop.
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He is near the bus stop.
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He is in the bus stop.
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A. He is at the bus stop. -
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The ball is behind the box.
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The ball is next to the box.
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A. The ball is behind the box. -
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Write your name below the line.
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Write your name under the line.
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A. Write your name below the line. -
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On the left
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At the left
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The ball is under the box.
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The ball is below the box.
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A. The ball is under the box. -
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The man is next to the box.
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The man is near the box.
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A. The man is next to the box.Explanation
The correct answer is "The man is next to the box" because both statements imply that the man is in close proximity to the box, but the word "next" specifically indicates that the man is positioned immediately beside the box. On the other hand, the word "near" suggests that the man is in the general vicinity of the box, but not necessarily right beside it.Rate this question:
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Far from
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Beside
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The ball is opposite the box.
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The ball is in front of the box.
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The ball is behind the box.
Correct Answer
A. The ball is in front of the box.Explanation
Based on the given statements, it can be inferred that the ball is positioned in front of the box. The first statement states that the ball is opposite the box, which implies that they are facing each other. The second statement confirms that the ball is in front of the box, further supporting the inference. The third statement contradicts the positioning of the ball, as it states that the ball is behind the box. Therefore, the correct answer is that the ball is in front of the box.Rate this question:
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He walked along the road.
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He walked across the road.
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He walked to the road
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A. He walked along the road. -
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Along the street
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Through the street
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Across the street
Correct Answer
A. Along the streetExplanation
The phrase "along the street" indicates movement in a linear direction parallel to the street. It suggests that someone or something is moving in the same direction as the street, possibly walking or driving alongside it. This phrase implies a sense of continuity and progress, as if the movement is following the path of the street.Rate this question:
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Write your name on the line.
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Write your name above the line.
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Out of the box
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Outside the box
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Peter is opposite Mary.
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Mary is in front of Peter.
Correct Answer
A. Peter is opposite Mary.Explanation
The given information states that Peter is opposite Mary. This means that they are facing each other, with Peter on one side and Mary on the other side. Additionally, it is mentioned that Mary is in front of Peter, which further supports the fact that they are facing each other. Therefore, the correct answer is that Peter is opposite Mary.Rate this question:
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Into the box
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Inside the box
Correct Answer
A. Into the boxExplanation
The correct answer is "into the box" because it suggests that something is being placed or inserted inside the box.Rate this question:
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Pass the house
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Past the house
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Along the house
Correct Answer
A. Past the houseExplanation
The correct answer is "past the house." This phrase indicates movement or location in relation to the house, specifically indicating that the person or object is moving or has moved beyond the house. It implies that the house is being left behind or that the person/object has moved beyond the house's location.Rate this question:
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The spider is opposite the cat.
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The spider is in front of the cat.
Correct Answer
A. The spider is opposite the cat.Explanation
The given statements indicate that the spider and the cat are positioned in a way that they are facing each other directly. Therefore, the correct answer is "The spider is opposite the cat."Rate this question:
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The fireman is running to the fire.
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The fireman is running away from the fire.
Correct Answer
A. The fireman is running to the fire.Explanation
The correct answer is "The fireman is running to the fire" because the sentence states that the fireman is running, and the direction specified is "to the fire." This implies that the fireman is moving towards the fire, indicating that they are going to the location of the fire.Rate this question:
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The frightened boy ran out the opening when he saw a spider.
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The frightened boy ran outside the opening when he saw a spider
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A. The frightened boy ran out the opening when he saw a spider.Explanation
The correct answer is "The frightened boy ran out the opening when he saw a spider." This is because the sentence describes the boy's reaction to seeing a spider, indicating that he quickly left the opening in fear. The use of the word "out" suggests that the boy moved away from the opening and possibly into a different area.Rate this question:
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At the right
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On the right
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