Prepositions Exam: Trivia Knowledge Quiz

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Are you familiar with prepositions? Prepositions specify relationships among other words in a sentence. Many prepositions explain something or tell us when or where something occurred. Most prepositions have several definitions, and the meaning changes quite a bit through contexts. It is also imperative to remember that ending the sentence with a preposition is not a grammatical error. If you want to become more astute with your prepositions, this is the quiz for you.


Questions and Answers
  • 1. 

    What do you think _______ the concert?

    • A.

      In

    • B.

      Onto

    • C.

      About

    Correct Answer
    C. About
    Explanation
    The word "about" is the correct answer because it fits grammatically in the sentence and makes sense in the context. When we ask "What do you think _____ the concert?", we are asking for someone's opinion or thoughts regarding the concert. Therefore, "about" is the most appropriate preposition to use in this situation.

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  • 2. 

    The band played __________ two hours.

    • A.

      For

    • B.

      Across

    • C.

      Alongside

    Correct Answer
    A. For
    Explanation
    The correct answer is "for" because it indicates the duration of time the band played. "For" is commonly used to express the length of time an action or event lasts. In this case, it implies that the band played continuously for a period of two hours.

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  • 3. 

    I can't wait ________ the next show.

    • A.

      On

    • B.

      Until

    • C.

      Within

    Correct Answer
    B. Until
    Explanation
    The phrase "I can't wait until the next show" implies that the person is eagerly looking forward to the next show and is excited about it. The word "until" is used to indicate the specific point in time when the person's anticipation will end and the show will finally happen.

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  • 4. 

    The party is __________ Mary's house.

    • A.

      For

    • B.

      In

    • C.

      At

    Correct Answer
    C. At
    Explanation
    The correct answer is "at". In this sentence, we are referring to the location of the party, which is Mary's house. The preposition "at" is used to indicate a specific location or position. Therefore, "at" is the appropriate preposition to use in this context.

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  • 5. 

    You will know most ________ the people here.

    • A.

      At

    • B.

      In

    • C.

      Of

    Correct Answer
    C. Of
    Explanation
    The correct answer is "of" because the sentence is indicating familiarity or knowledge about the people in a particular place. The preposition "of" is commonly used to show possession or association, and in this case, it implies that the speaker has knowledge about the people in the given location.

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  • 6. 

    The bridge is __________ the river.

    • A.

      Across

    • B.

      Between

    • C.

      Under

    Correct Answer
    A. Across
    Explanation
    The correct answer is "across". This is because when we say "the bridge is across the river," it implies that the bridge spans from one side of the river to the other, indicating that it is positioned over the river. The word "across" denotes the idea of crossing from one side to another, which aligns with the concept of a bridge extending over a river.

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  • 7. 

    Kenny arrived _______ Richard.

    • A.

      For

    • B.

      Before

    • C.

      Under

    Correct Answer
    B. Before
    Explanation
    The word "before" is the correct answer because it indicates that Kenny arrived prior to Richard.

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  • 8. 

    The book is ________ the table.

    • A.

      For

    • B.

      At

    • C.

      On

    Correct Answer
    C. On
    Explanation
    The correct answer is "on" because it indicates that the book is physically positioned on top of the table.

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  • 9. 

    Suzie drove _________ the block.

    • A.

      Onto

    • B.

      Around

    • C.

      Before

    Correct Answer
    B. Around
    Explanation
    The correct answer is "around". This preposition indicates that Suzie drove in a circular path or in a curved trajectory around the block.

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  • 10. 

    The dog walked _________ the road.

    • A.

      Under

    • B.

      For

    • C.

      Down

    Correct Answer
    C. Down
    Explanation
    The word "down" is the correct answer because it indicates the direction in which the dog walked. The word "under" suggests that the dog walked beneath the road, which doesn't make sense in this context. Similarly, the word "for" doesn't provide any information about the dog's movement. Therefore, "down" is the most appropriate choice as it implies that the dog walked along the road in a downward direction.

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