Basic Verb Test Quiz! Trivia

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1. I usually listen _____ music when I'm on the bus to work.

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The correct answer is "to" because it indicates the purpose or intention of listening to music while on the bus to work. It implies that the person listens to music in order to pass the time or enjoy their commute.

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The 'Basic Verb Test Quiz! Trivia' assesses understanding of prepositions in English. It challenges learners to correctly fill prepositions in sentences related to daily activities, enhancing practical grammar skills vital for effective communication.

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2. Can you help me? I'm looking _____ the post office.

Explanation

The word "for" is the correct answer because it indicates the purpose or intention of the person. In this context, the person is looking for the post office, meaning they are searching or seeking its location. The other options do not convey the same meaning or intention.

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3. We sat in the cinema, waiting _____ the film to start.

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The word "for" is the correct answer because it is used to indicate the purpose or duration of waiting. In this sentence, it shows that the speaker is waiting for the film to start. The other options do not convey the same meaning in this context. "About" does not indicate waiting, "to" suggests anticipation rather than waiting, and "with" does not make sense in this sentence.

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4. Last night I had a strange dream _____ my old school.

Explanation

The word "about" is the correct answer because it is used to indicate the topic or subject of the dream. In this case, the dream is about the person's old school. The other options ("for," "to," and "with") do not convey the same meaning and are not appropriate in this context.

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5. I'm sorry, but that's not true! I don't agree _____ you at all.

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The correct preposition to use in this sentence is "with". It is used to indicate disagreement or lack of agreement with someone. In this context, the speaker is stating that they do not agree with the other person's opinion or statement.

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6. You shouldn't worry _____ little problems like that.

Explanation

The correct answer is "about". In this sentence, the word "worry" is followed by the preposition "about" which indicates the subject or cause of worry. Therefore, the correct preposition to use in this context is "about".

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7. Dad! Can you help me _____ my homework?

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The correct answer is "with". In this sentence, the speaker is asking their dad for assistance in completing their homework. The preposition "with" is used to indicate that the dad's help is needed in the task of doing the homework.

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8. Wow, she's beautiful. Can you introduce me _____ her?

Explanation

The correct answer is "to". In this sentence, the speaker is asking someone to introduce them to the beautiful person. The preposition "to" is used to indicate the person being introduced.

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9. Who did you vote _____ in the last election?

Explanation

The correct answer is "for". In this sentence, "vote" is a transitive verb, and when we use it, we need to specify the person or option we are voting for. Therefore, the preposition "for" is used to indicate the person or option that the speaker voted for in the last election.

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10. We're trying to decide how many people to invite _____ our wedding.

Explanation

The correct answer is "to". In this sentence, we are discussing the number of people we should invite to our wedding. The preposition "to" is used to indicate the purpose or destination of the invitation, making it the appropriate choice in this context.

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I usually listen _____ music when I'm on the bus to work.
Can you help me? I'm looking _____ the post office.
We sat in the cinema, waiting _____ the film to start.
Last night I had a strange dream _____ my old school.
I'm sorry, but that's not true! I don't agree _____ you at...
You shouldn't worry _____ little problems like that.
Dad! Can you help me _____ my homework?
Wow, she's beautiful. Can you introduce me _____ her?
Who did you vote _____ in the last election?
We're trying to decide how many people to invite _____ our...
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