Prepositions Test 8

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Prepositions Test 8

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Question 1
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Choose the correct word/phrase to complete the following sentence:
I put my bag _______ the corner of the room.

A
by

B
on

C
for

D
in

Solution

A preposition is a word like 'to, from, above, below' that connects a word (generally a noun or a pronoun) to the rest of the sentence.
The given options are prepositions.
Option D: 'In' indicates a position that is enclosed or surrounded by something else. For example, 'in the jar'. This word is relevant to the given sentence. It means 'I put my bag in the corner (surrounded by the walls) of the room. Hence D is the correct option.
Option A: 'By' means 'next to', for example, 'the village by the sea'. It does not relate to the sentence as there is no side 'next to' to a corner. Hence A is incorrect.
Option B: 'On' refers to the top of a surface, like 'on the mat'. It does not refer to a location (but a surface). A corner is not a surface, hence option B is incorrect.
Option C: 'For' indicates a purpose or reason. It also means 'for the sake of'. For example, 'I did this for you'. It does not complete the meaning of the sentence, hence C is incorrect.
Question 2
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Choose the correct word/phrase to complete the following sentence:
I was sitting _______ my own desk when the teacher walked in.

A
on

B
by

C
at

D
in

Solution

A preposition is a word like 'to, from, above, below' that connects a word (generally a noun or a pronoun) to the rest of the sentence.
The given options are prepositions.
Option C: 'At' indicates a location, 'a point or place that is occupied'. It is relevant to the given sentence, as 'my own desk' is a location. Hence, option C is correct.
Option A: 'On' refers to the top of a surface, like 'on the mat'. It does not refer to a location (but a surface), hence option A is incorrect.
Option B: 'By' means 'next to' or 'near'. For example 'a bird was found injured by the roadside.' It does not relate here, as the speaker is not seated 'next to' his own desk. Hence B is incorrect.
Option D: 'In' indicates a position that is enclosed or surrounded by something else. For example, 'in the jar'. This word isn't relevant here, hence D is incorrect.
Question 3
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Fill in the blank with an appropriate preposition:
Isha stayed in Kashmir _______ Sunday to Tuesday.

A
For

B
From

C
On

D
By

Solution

The preposition, 'from' is used to indicate the point in time at which a particular process, event or activity starts. Eg: Isha's stay in Kashmir started on Sunday. Hence, the word, 'from' is the most appropriate preposition to be used in the blank, before the word, 'Sunday'. Option B is correct.

The preposition, 'for' is used to show the amount of time or distance. Eg: Isha stayed in Kashmir for 3 days. The preposition, 'on' means 'physically in contact with and supported by (a surface)'. Eg: Isha stood on the table. The preposition, 'by' indicates the means of achieving something. Eg: Isha went to Kashmir by bus.
Given the meanings of the words, 'for', 'on' and 'by', these words cannot be used in the given blank to meaningfully complete the given sentence. Hence, options A, C and D are incorrect.
Question 4
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Fill in the blank with the most appropriate preposition.
Health is always preferable ___________ wealth.

A
Than

B
To

C
With

D
From

Solution

The word, 'prefer' is a verb which means 'like one thing or person or activity more than another'. 'Preferable' is the adjective form of the verb, 'prefer'. Both the words, 'prefer' and 'preferable' are always used along with the preposition, 'to'. Hence, option B is correct.
The phrases, 'preferable than', 'preferable with' and 'preferable from' are not correct usages. Hence, options A, C and D are incorrect.
Question 5
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Fill in the blank with the most appropriate preposition:
Send the name of the students who were responsible ______ that mischief.

A
for

B
on

C
with

D
of

Solution

Here, 'for' is correct because it is used to show a reason or cause, here it is the mischief.
'On' is incorrect because it implies in or into a position covering, touching or forming part of a surface.
'With' is incorrect because it implies in the company or presence of somebody/something.
'Of' is incorrect because it implies belonging to somebody; relating to somebody.
Question 6
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Fill in the blanks with the most appropriate words.
I live __________ a house ___________ Los Angeles.

A
Of / in

B
In / in

C
In / at

D
At / in

Solution

The correct answer is Option B.
IN is used to refer to place. In the given sentence the two places are house and Los Angeles. Hence, IN/IN completes the sentence making Option B the correct option.
The remaining options are incorrect because:
Option A: OF is used to establish relation.
Option C and D: AT used to specify a particular point of place.
Hence Option B is the correct answer.
Question 7
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Fill in the blank with the most appropriate preposition.

Mona refused _________ come to the theatre alone.

A
of

B
with

C
on

D
to

Solution

The preposition 'to' is used to indicate movement towards or the direction of something, As in the given sentence, movement of Mona towards the theatre is mentioned. Therefore, the appropriate option to complete the given sentence is : Option D - to
On the other hand, Option A - 'of' is used to indicate belonging, relating to or connected with something, Option B - 'with' is used to indicate togetherness, Option C - 'on' is used to indicate surface position of something, which are all unsuitable here.
The completed sentence, thus, becomes : Mona refused to come to the theatre alone.
Question 8
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Fill in the blank with the most appropriate preposition:
I have been married ______ Monica for over ten years.

A
at

B
to

C
with

D
into

Solution

Option B: 'To' expresses a 'relation to a person'; it is relevant to the given sentence as it expresses the relation of 'marriage' to a person 'Monica'.
Hence option B is correct.
Option A: 'At' refers to time or a place. The noun 'Monica' is neither time nor place. Hence it isn't relevant here.
Option C: 'With' means 'accompanied by'. It does not complete the sentence, because 'married to' is a set phrase. We do not use 'married with' in the English language (when we talk about objects: 'the bacon marries well with maple syrup').
Option D: 'Into' means 'a movement or action towards something within'. For e.g. 'into the deep blue sea'. This meaning isn't relevant here.
Hence options A, C and D are incorrect.
Question 9
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Fill in the blank with the suitable preposition from the options given.
____________ the night, there was a thunderstorm and it shattered the windows.

A
In

B
Late

C
For

D
None of these

Solution

The preposition 'in' is used to refer to an unspecific or a broad period of time during a day, month, season or a year. Since the sentence has only mentioned that the thunderstorm happened at some point in the night, the correct preposition to be used is Option A, in.
Option B is incorrect as 'late' by itself does not qualify for a preposition rather it is an adverb and hence would be grammatically incorrect if used in the sentence.
The preposition 'for' is used to indicate duration, the use of something or to mean 'because of.' Since none of these usages of 'for' would provide the sentence any logical meaning, option C is incorrect.
Option D is incorrect as option A as the correct answer.
Question 10
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Fill in the blank with the most appropriate word.
At ten we go ___________ bed.

A
In

B
On

C
To

D
Sleep

Solution

The correct answer is Option C.
TO is a preposition which means 'towards' or 'in the direction of' something.
In the given sentence, they go to sleep at 10 which means they go in the direction of bed.
Hence Option C is the correct answer.
The remaining options are incorrect because:
Option A : IN is used when we talk of something 'inside of' something.
Option B: ON is used we talk of something 'on top of' something.
Option D: SLEEP is the incorrect word and does not complete the sentence.

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Question 3

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