Preposition Test

Result

Preposition Test - 9

Score
-
out of -
Rank
-
out of -

TIME Taken - -

SHARING IS CARING

If our Website helped you a little, then kindly spread our voice using Social Networks. Spread our word to your readers, friends, teachers, students & all those close ones who deserve to know what you know now.

Weekly Quiz Competition

Question 1
1 / -0

Fill in the blanks with suitable prepositions:
There is a growing awareness _______ the link __________ emotions and backaches.

A
In / among

B
For / in

C
Of / between

D
Of / from

Solution

The first part of the given sentence talks about the link.
'In' and 'For' is not used to show 'about'. We can thus eliminate options A and B as incorrect options.
Of is used to indicate possession, relation, substance, cause or about.
Thus 'of' must fill the first blank of the given sentence.
Between is used into the space separating two different things. Here, a separation is indicated between emotions and backaches. Thus between must fill the second blank of the given sentence.
Thus option C is the correct answer.
Question 2
1 / -0

Fill in the blanks with suitable prepositions:
________ days she remained ________ a deep coma.

A
On / at

B
Since / in

C
For / in

D
For / No preposition

Solution

The given sentence indicates time and a condition.
'On' and 'for' do not indicate a span of time. We can thus eliminate options A and D as incorrect answers.
For indicates an amount of space or time while since indicates a past point of time. Thus 'for' fulfills the meaning of the given sentence.
In is used to indicate place, time, occupation, state, subject or matter. As the second part of the given sentence indicates a state, 'in' must fill the second blank.
Thus option C is the correct answer.
Question 3
1 / -0

Fill in the blank with the most appropriate word.
I'm still waiting _____the Blue Train.

A
To

B
In

C
For

D
Of

Solution

The given sentence indicates a function or purpose of waiting for something.
For is used as a function word to indicate the object or recipient of a perception, desire, or activity. Thus option C is the correct answer.
To is used to indicate direction, purpose, limit, attachment, comparing; In is used to indicate place, time, occupation, state, subject or matter; Of is used to indicate possession, relation, substance, cause or about.
Thus options A,B,D are incorrect.
Question 4
1 / -0

Fill in the blank with the most appropriate word.
Bob ran 100 meters_____11 seconds.

A
In

B
At

C
On

D
With

Solution

The given sentence talks about a period of time.
Although "At" is used to indicate time, it is not used to indicate periods of time. Thus option B is incorrect.
“In” is used for periods of time. Thus option A is the correct answer.
On is used to indicate a specific date. Hence option C is incorrect.
With is used to indicate means, possession, contents, relationship, for and against.Hence option D is also incorrect.
Question 5
1 / -0

Fill in the blank with a suitable preposition:
_____________ a $$1982$$ survey, one third of Americans regard alcohol as the single greatest threat to family life.

A
Because of

B
Instead of

C
Despite

D
According to

Solution

The given sentence indicates a statement as reported by a survey.
Because of indicates a reason or cause.
Instead of is used to show an exchange.
Despite is used to show contrast.
According to means 'as stated by' or 'as reported by'.
Thus option D is the correct answer. Options A,B,C are incorrect.
Question 6
1 / -0

Fill in the blank with the most appropriate word.
They arrived _____plane.

A
By

B
On

C
With

D
At

Solution

The given sentence indicates a means of communication.
By is used to indicate means of communication. Thus option A is the correct answer.
On and At are used to indicate time and place. Hence options B and D are incorrect.
With is used to indicate means, possession, contents, relationship, for and against. Hence option C is also incorrect.
Question 7
1 / -0

Select the word or group of words you consider most appropriate for the blank space.
My house is insured _________ theft and fire.

A
to

B
against

C
in

D
towards

Solution

Option B, is the correct answer because 'against' is used to mean in order to prevent something from happening or to reduce the damage caused by something.
Options A, C and D are incorrect because 'to' is used to mean towards something, 'in' is used to indicate an unspecific location or time and 'towards' means in the direction of something.
Question 8
1 / -0

Fill in the blank with the most suitable option:
An old car was parked __________ the house.

A
front of

B
at the front

C
in front of

D
in front

Solution

Prepositions express a relation (of things like place and time) between the noun and the rest of the sentence.
Option A: This option is incorrect because there is no relation expressed between the noun that expresses place 'front' and the sentence.
Option B: This option is incorrect because it doesn't have any preposition that expresses the relation between the position 'front' with respect to the place 'house'.
Also, 'at the front' is used when the person/object is the part of the house.
We use 'in front of the house' when the person/object is not a part of, but outside the house.
Option D: Similarly, this option does not have a preposition that connects 'front' with 'house'. Hence D is incorrect.
Option C: This is the most appropriate option, as it expresses the relation between the position 'front' with respect to the place 'house'.
Question 9
1 / -0

Fill in the blank with the most appropriate option:
We bought a lamp for Mr. Pools. We gave it ________ last night.

A
him

B
to him

C
his

D
for him

Solution

This sentence has two objects, an indirect object (him) and a direct object (it).
The direct object 'it' receives the action 'gave', and the indirect object 'him' is the recipient of the direct object 'it'.
Option B: In 'to him', the preposition 'to' connects the direct object 'it' with the object of that action 'him'. It completes the sentence in meaning. Hence option B is correct. (When the direct comes before the indirect, we use 'to'. When the direct comes after the indirect, we don't use 'to': We gave him a lamp (it).)
Option A: 'Him' is the object, but there is no word that would connect it with 'it'.
Option C: 'His' expresses possession or ownership; it performs as an adjective here and is not followed by any noun it can modify.
Option D: 'For' refers to a purpose 'for the sake of'. It does not form any relation with both the objects here.
Hence options A, C and D are incorrect.
Question 10
1 / -0

Fill in the blank with the most appropriate word.
I am interested ____ swimming.

A
for

B
in

C
to

D
at

Solution

The sentence indicates that the subject's interests include swimming. Thus, the answer must indicate 'inclusion' of swimming in the subject's interests.
Option A is incorrect. 'for' indicates purpose and not inclusion. Thus, it does not have the required meaning and is incorrect.
Option B is correct. 'in' indicates inclusion within something. Thus, it has the required meaning and is the correct answer.
Option C is incorrect. 'to' indicates direction or destination and not inclusion. Thus, it does not have the required meaning and is incorrect.
Option D is incorrect. 'at' indicates place or location and not inclusion. Thus, it does not have the required meaning and is incorrect.

User

Question Analysis

Correct -
Wrong -
Skipped -

My Perfomance

Score
-
out of -
Rank
-
out of -

Re-Attempt Weekly Quiz Competition

Preposition Test - 9

Result

Preposition Test - 9

Score

-

Rank

-

SHARING IS CARING

Question 1

In / among

For / in

Of / between

Of / from

Solution

Question 2

On / at

Since / in

For / in

For / No preposition

Solution

Question 3

To

In

For

Of

Solution

Question 4

In

At

On

With

Solution

Question 5

Because of

Instead of

Despite

According to

Solution

Question 6

By

On

With

At

Solution

Question 7

to

against

in

towards

Solution

Question 8

front of

at the front

in front of

in front

Solution

Question 9

him

to him

his

for him

Solution

Question 10

for

in

to

at

Solution

User

Question Analysis

My Perfomance

Score

-

Rank

-

Results Announcement on: coming Monday

Stay Tuned: We’ll update you on your result via email or SMS.