Prepositions Test 24

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Question 1
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Fill in the blank with the most appropriate preposition:
I am not good _______ repairing things.

A
at

B
for

C
of

D
on

Solution

Here, 'at' is correct because it is used to say that somebody/something is as good, bad, etc. as they can be, here it is 'at' repairing things.
; For' is incorrect because it is used to show who is intended to have or use something or where something is intended to be put.
'Of' is incorrect because it implies belonging to somebody; relating to somebody.
'On' is incorrect because it implies in or into a position covering, touching or forming part of a surface.
Question 2
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[passage-header]
[/passage-header]FAIRY ANGELS SCHOOL, DELHI
NOTICE
1st May, 20XX
Trek to Nathu Pass
The school is organising a trekking trip _____________ [21] Nathu Pass __________ [22] the summer vacation ____________ [23] the students __________ [24] tenth standard ______________ [25] 1st June _____________ [26] 10th June. Those who are interested ___________ [27] join the group should give their names __________ [28] their class teacher ___________ [29] 15th May. The tour will cost Rs.5000 each. For further details contact ____________ [30] the undersigned.
(Ritik)
Sports Secretary.

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Read the given notice and fill in the correct preposition for blank [27].

A
In

B
For

C
To

D
At

Solution

The preposition which fills the blank no. 27 should explain the reason for what someone is 'interested in'.
The preposition, 'to' is used before an infinitive (join) and after an adjective (interested) to express use or purpose. The phrase, 'to join the group' explains what someone is 'interested in'. Hence, option C is correct.
The preposition, 'in' is used along with 'infinitive+ing' (joining) expresses purpose or reason. The phrase, 'in joining the group' explains what someone is 'interested in'. However, 'interested in join' is not a correct usage and does not communicate any meaning. Hence, option A is incorrect.
The preposition, 'for' means 'intended to help or benefit someone/something'. It is not used with an infinitive to express a purpose. Hence, it cannot explain what someone is interested in. Hence, option B is incorrect.
The preposition, 'at' expresses the location or arrival in a particular place or position. It also expresses the time when an event takes place. Given this meaning, this preposition cannot be used in the blank no. 27 to form a meaningful sentence. Hence, option D is incorrect.
Question 3
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Choose the correct word/phrase to complete the following sentence:
When did you get _______ the hotel?

A
on

B
off

C
to

D
at

Solution

Here, 'to' is correct because it is used to show a relationship between one thing and another, here it is between the person and the hotel.
'On' is incorrect because it implies in or into a position covering, touching or forming part of a surface.
'Off' is incorrect because it implies away from a place; at a distance in space or time.
'At' is incorrect because it is used to say where something/somebody is or where something happens.
Question 4
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Fill in the blank with the most appropriate preposition:
Where can I check _______ for the flight to Hong Kong?

A
for

B
out

C
with

D
in

Solution

Here, check 'in' is correct because it implies to go to a desk in a hotel, an airport, etc. and tell an official there that you have arrived. Here, it is for the flight to Hong Kong.
Check 'out' is incorrect because it implies to be found to be true or acceptable after being examined.
'With' is incorrect because it implies in opposition to somebody/something; against somebody/something.
Question 5
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Directions For Questions

[passage-header]
[/passage-header]FAIRY ANGELS SCHOOL, DELHI
NOTICE
1st May, 20XX
Trek to Nathu Pass
The school is organising a trekking trip _____________ [21] Nathu Pass __________ [22] the summer vacation ____________ [23] the students __________ [24] tenth standard ______________ [25] 1st June _____________ [26] 10th June. Those who are interested ___________ [27] join the group should give their names __________ [28] their class teacher ___________ [29] 15th May. The tour will cost Rs.5000 each. For further details contact ____________ [30] the undersigned.
(Ritik)
Sports Secretary.

...view full instructions

Read the given notice and fill in the correct preposition for blank [29].

A
By

B
Until

C
Unless

D
Of

Solution

The preposition, 'by' is used along with a date to indicate that a certain event or activity happens on or before the said date. The submission of names (or 'giving of names') has to be done on or before 15th May. Hence, the appropriate preposition which can be used in the blank no. 29 is 'by'. Hence, option A is correct.
The preposition, 'until' when used with a date/time means 'up to (the point in time or the event mentioned)'. It is not, however, used along with the auxiliary, 'should' + verb. It is used along with the auxiliary, 'can'+verb. The phrase, 'can give their names until 15th May' is correct. However, the phrase 'should give their names until 15th May' is incorrect. Hence, option B is incorrect.
The preposition, 'unless' means, 'except if'. It is used to introduce the only circumstances in which an event can happen. Eg: 'Unless you complete tour homework, you cannot go down to play'. Given this meaning and usage, the word, 'unless' cannot be used before a date. Hence, option C is incorrect.
The preposition, 'of' is used to show possession or belonging. Given this usage, the word, 'of' cannot be used before a date. Hence, option D is incorrect.
Question 6
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Fill in the blank with the most appropriate word.
I was_____a party last night.

A
At

B
In

C
On

D
For

Solution

Here, 'at' is correct because it is used to say where something/somebody is, here it is the party.
'In' is incorrect because it implies at a point within an area or a space.
'On' is incorrect because it implies in or into a position covering, touching or forming part of a surface.
'For' is incorrect because it is used to show who is intended to have or use something or where something is intended to be put.
Question 7
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Fill in the blanks with the most appropriate words.
They were ____England_____1998.

A
At / in

B
In / in

C
At / of

D
For / in

Solution

Here, 'in / in' is correct because first 'in' implies at a point within an area or a space, here it is England. Second 'in' implies during a period of time.
'At / in' is incorrect because 'at' is used to say where something/somebody is or where something happens.
'At / of' is incorrect because 'at' is used to say where something/somebody is or where something happens and 'of' implies belonging to somebody; relating to somebody.
'For / in' is incorrect because 'for' is used to show who is intended to have or use something or where something is intended to be put.
Question 8
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Fill in the blank with the most appropriate option:
Let's drive ________, shall we?

A
to downtown

B
at downtown

C
up downtown

D
downtown

Solution

Before the expression of time or place we don’t use preposition like (to, at, up) like, (to) downtown. We simply place the object. Hence, Option D is correct. The rest of the options do not express this condition, hence incorrect.
Question 9
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Choose the correct word/phrase to complete the sentence with the hint in the brackets.
I haven't seen her ______ Easter. (point in the past)

A
from

B
since

C
for

D
on

Solution

The preposition, 'since' means 'from a specific point of time'. Eg: I have been working in this bank since the year 2008. In the given sentence, the speaker (I) has last seen the object (her) on Easter. From that point of time onwards, he has not seen her. Given the meaning as above, the preposition 'since' meaningfully completes the sentence. Option B is correct.

The preposition, 'from' is used to show the time when something starts and continues until another point in time (or until now). The preposition,
'from' is usually followed by another preposition, 'to' or 'until now'. Alternately, 'from'is accompanied by other words, like: 'from the time I met her', 'right from the day she spoke to me', etc. Example of usage in a sentence: 'I have not seen her from Easter until now'.
The preposition, 'for' is used to indicate a period of time. Eg: I have not seen her for the last ten months'.
The preposition, 'on' is used to show when something happened/ happens. Eg: 'I started working in this bank on May 12, 2008'. 'This magic show happens on Mondays'.
Given the above meanings and usages, the prepositions, 'from', 'for' and 'on' cannot meaningfully complete the given sentence. Hence, options A, C and D are incorrect.
Question 10
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Choose the best option to complete each sentence.
Engineers have now made ships that can sail ______ the sea and fly ______ the air.

A
on, on

B
on, in

C
in, on

D
at, off

Solution

The preposition, 'on' is used to show that something is in a position above something else and touching it. Eg: On the table, on the surface, on the sea, on teh earth, etc. The preposition, 'in' is used to show where something is, whether inside a room, a container, building, vehicle, or some space, area, city or country. Eg: In the box, in the room, in the air, in a book, etc. The preposition, 'at' is used to describe a position or location seen as a point. Eg: At the park, at the entrance, at the junction, etc.
The preposition, 'off' means, 'down or away from a place or at a distance in space or time'. Eg: 'She fell off the ladder'. It also means, 'leading away from something'. Eg: 'The building is situated in a lane, off the main road'.

Ships sail upon the surface of the sea, touching it. Hence, the appropriate preposition which can be used in the first blank is: 'on'.
From the above meanings, we understand that something cannot fly 'on the air', 'off the air' or 'at the air'. The most appropriate preposition which can be used in 'fly ____the air' is: 'in'. Hence, the correct sentence is: 'Engineers have now made ships that can sail on the sea and fly in the air'. Hence, option B is correct and the other options are incorrect.

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Question 3

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Question 7

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to downtown

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