Prepositions Of Time, Place, And Movement
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Choose the correct answer for the question. There is a bridge _____ the river in the small town.
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Under
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Beside
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Over
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This quiz focuses on the use of prepositions of time, place, and movement in English grammar. It assesses the learner's ability to correctly apply prepositions in various contexts, enhancing comprehension and communication skills in English.
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Choose the correct answer for the question. My roommate came home _____ eleven o'clock last night.
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On
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In
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At
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A. AtExplanation
The correct preposition to use when referring to a specific time is "at." Therefore, the sentence should read, "My roommate came home at eleven o'clock last night." The other prepositions (in, on,) are used in different contexts and do not fit appropriately with a specific time.Rate this question:
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Choose the correct answer for the question. Kim has studied English _____ two years.
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In
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For
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Since
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A. ForExplanation
The correct preposition to use when referring to a duration of time is "for." Therefore, the sentence should read, "Kim has studied English for two years." The other prepositions (since, in) do not appropriately fit with the given context of indicating the duration of an activity.Rate this question:
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Choose the correct answer for the question. The little boy fell _____ the chair and started crying.
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On
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Along
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Off
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A. OffExplanation
on is used to indicate touching the surface of something.
along means from one point to another.
off means away from something.Rate this question:
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Choose the correct anwer for the question. I have lived in this city _____ 2005.
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For
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In
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Since
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A. SinceExplanation
for is used with a period of time.
Although in is used with years, it cannot be used in this sentence because of the verb phrase "has been"
since is used with point of timeRate this question:
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Fill in the blank with the correct preposition. A: When is the bus leaving? B: It's leaving _____ ten minutes.
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inExplanation
in means at the end of a period of time.Rate this question:
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Fill in the blank with the correct preposition. A: What time do you usually get home from school? B: _____ five o'clock.
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Around, AtExplanation
at is used with specific times.
around is used to indicate a time that is not exact.Rate this question:
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Fill in the blank with the correct preposition. A: Is there a restaurant near here? B: Yes, there's one _____ the corner of Maple Street and Temple Drive.
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at, onExplanation
at is used to indicate specific places;
on is used to indicate the location of something.Rate this question:
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Fill in the blank with the correct preposition. A: Have you seen my car keys? B: They're right there _____ the counter.
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onExplanation
on is used to indicate touching the surface of something.Rate this question:
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Fill in the blank with the correct preposition. A: Where are you going? B: _____ the post office. I need to send this package to my brother.
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ToExplanation
to is used to indicate the direction of something.Rate this question:
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Answer the question with a complete sentence. Be sure to include the word in parentheses. When will you graduate? (two years)
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Answer the question with a complete sentence. Be sure to include the word in parenthese. How long will they stay in New York? (a week)
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Answer the question with a complete sentence. Be sure to include the word in parenthese. What time does the game start? (ten o'clock)
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Answer the question with a complete sentence. Be sure to include the word in parenthese. Where do you live? ( the second floor)
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