Grammar Quiz: Can You Answer The Correct Preposition?

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1.

Both _ _ _ _ Ahmed and Ali like to read books.
- A.
  
  From
- B.
  
  At
- C.
  
  About
- D.
  
  Of
Correct Answer
D. Of

Explanation
The correct answer is "of". This preposition is used to show possession or association. In this sentence, it indicates that both Ahmed and Ali have a liking for reading books.

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Ali comes _ _ _ _ _ _ Saudi Arabia.
- A.
  
  Of
- B.
  
  Away
- C.
  
  From
- D.
  
  At
Correct Answer
C. From

Explanation
The correct answer is "from" because it indicates the origin or the place where Ali comes from. In this case, it specifies that Ali comes from Saudi Arabia.

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3.

You are different _ _ _ _ _ _ all of you friends.
- A.
  
  From
- B.
  
  Of
- C.
  
  Better
- D.
  
  At
Correct Answer
A. From

Explanation
The correct answer is "from". This preposition is used to show a comparison or distinction between the subject (you) and the rest of your friends. It indicates that you possess qualities or characteristics that set you apart or make you different from them.

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4.

It's kind _ _ _ _ you to come and visit us.
- A.
  
  From
- B.
  
  At
- C.
  
  Of
- D.
  
  For
Correct Answer
C. Of

Explanation
The correct answer is "of" because the phrase "kind of" is a common expression used to indicate a certain type or degree of something. In this case, it suggests that the speaker is expressing their expectation or desire for the person to come and visit them.

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5.

You should protect yourself _ _ _ _ _ _ catching cold in winter.
- A.
  
  From
- B.
  
  Of
- C.
  
  For
- D.
  
  At
Correct Answer
A. From

Explanation
In order to avoid getting sick with a cold during the winter, it is important to protect oneself from the cold. By using the preposition "from," the sentence suggests that taking precautions to prevent catching a cold is necessary.

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6.

My father gave me a thousand dollars to buy a camera , It was very generous _ _ _ _ _ him.
- A.
  
  From
- B.
  
  Of
- C.
  
  By
- D.
  
  For
Correct Answer
B. Of

Explanation
The correct answer is "of". The phrase "very generous of him" indicates that the father's act of giving a thousand dollars to buy a camera was kind and generous. The preposition "of" is used to show possession or association, in this case, indicating the father's generosity.

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7.

Both of Ahmed and Ali _ _ _ _ _ _ _ Saudi Arabia.
- A.
  
  Comes from
- B.
  
  Come from
- C.
  
  Coming from
- D.
  
  Come of
Correct Answer
B. Come from

Explanation
The correct answer is "come from" because it is the correct verb phrase to use with the subject "Both of Ahmed and Ali." "Come from" is the correct form for plural subjects, indicating that both Ahmed and Ali originate or have their origins in Saudi Arabia.

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8.

I have a lot _ _ _ _ _ friends on facebook.
- A.
  
  From
- B.
  
  At
- C.
  
  Of
- D.
  
  By
Correct Answer
C. Of

Explanation
The correct answer is "of". This is because the phrase "a lot of" is commonly used to indicate a large quantity or number. In this sentence, "of" is used to show the relationship between "a lot" and "friends". It indicates that the speaker has many friends on Facebook.

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9.

I had no money , so I borrowed some _ _ _ _ _ _ _ Ahmed.
- A.
  
  From
- B.
  
  Of
Correct Answer
A. From

Explanation
The correct answer is "from". In this sentence, the speaker is stating that they had no money, so they borrowed some "from" Ahmed. This indicates that Ahmed was the source or provider of the borrowed money.

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10.

One of the most Amazing things on Droosonline _ _ _ _ _ your comments .
- A.
  
  Are
- B.
  
  Is
Correct Answer
B. Is

Explanation
The correct answer is "is" because the subject "One of the most Amazing things on Droosonline" is singular, so it requires a singular verb. "Is" is the correct form of the verb to agree with the subject.

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Grammar Quiz: Can You Answer The Correct Preposition?

Both _ _ _ _ Ahmed and Ali like to read books.

Ali comes _ _ _ _ _ _ Saudi Arabia.

You are different _ _ _ _ _ _ all of you friends.

It's kind _ _ _ _ you to come and visit us.

You should protect yourself _ _ _ _ _ _ catching cold in winter.

My father gave me a thousand dollars to buy a camera , It was very generous _ _ _ _ _ him.

Both of Ahmed and Ali _ _ _ _ _ _ _ Saudi Arabia.

I have a lot _ _ _ _ _ friends on facebook.

I had no money , so I borrowed some _ _ _ _ _ _ _ Ahmed.

One of the most Amazing things on Droosonline _ _ _ _ _ your comments .