Polish Your English Skills - Prepositions Test

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A preposition is a word or group of words used before a noun, pronoun, or noun phrase to show direction, time, place, location, spatial relationships, or to introduce an object. Some examples of prepositions are words like "in," "at," "on," "of," and "to." Prepositions in English are highly idiomatic.
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Questions and Answers
  • 1. 

    The dog is sitting ....the boy.

    • A.

      On

    • B.

      Under

    • C.

      Near

    • D.

      Over

    Correct Answer
    C. Near
    Explanation
    The correct answer is "near" because it indicates the proximity of the dog to the boy. "On" would imply that the dog is physically on top of the boy, "under" would imply that the dog is beneath the boy, and "over" would imply that the dog is positioned above the boy.

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  • 2. 

    The boys are studying ...their class room

    • A.

      On

    • B.

      In

    • C.

      Into

    • D.

      Near

    Correct Answer
    B. In
    Explanation
    The correct answer is "in" because it indicates that the boys are studying inside their classroom.

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  • 3. 

    Children are hiding ..the house.

    • A.

      Behind

    • B.

      Before

    • C.

      Near

    • D.

      Around

    Correct Answer
    A. Behind
    Explanation
    The correct answer is "behind" because it indicates that the children are hiding at the back of the house, suggesting that they are not visible from the front or sides.

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  • 4. 

    There was a bridge ..the river

    • A.

      Across

    • B.

      In

    • C.

      At

    • D.

      Near

    Correct Answer
    A. Across
    Explanation
    The correct answer is "across". This preposition is used to indicate movement from one side to another, typically over a bridge or a body of water. In this context, it suggests that the bridge spans over the river, allowing people or vehicles to move from one side to the other.

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  • 5. 

    My sister and I would sit ..the balcony.

    • A.

      On

    • B.

      At

    • C.

      Near

    • D.

      Over

    Correct Answer
    B. At
    Explanation
    The correct answer is "at". This preposition is used to indicate a specific location or position, and in this case, it suggests that the speaker and their sister would sit in a particular spot on the balcony. "On" could also be a possible answer, but it generally implies being physically on top of something rather than being located in a specific area. "Near" and "over" do not accurately convey the intended meaning of sitting in a particular spot on the balcony.

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  • 6. 

    Jogeshwari  is ...Andheri and Ram mandir

    • A.

      Between

    • B.

      Near

    • C.

      Among

    • D.

      Over

    Correct Answer
    A. Between
    Explanation
    Jogeshwari is located between Andheri and Ram Mandir.

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  • 7. 

    Our bags are ..the carpet

    • A.

      On

    • B.

      Over

    • C.

      In

    • D.

      Under

    Correct Answer
    A. On
    Explanation
    The correct answer is "on" because it indicates that the bags are resting or positioned on top of the carpet.

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  • 8. 

    Salads should look good ..our eyes.

    • A.

      For

    • B.

      At

    • C.

      To

    • D.

      With

    Correct Answer
    C. To
    Explanation
    The correct answer is "to". In this sentence, the word "to" is used to express purpose or intention. It indicates that salads should look good in order to please our eyes.

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  • 9. 

    Charity begins...home

    • A.

      In

    • B.

      At

    • C.

      By

    • D.

      On

    Correct Answer
    B. At
    Explanation
    The correct answer is "at" because the phrase "Charity begins at home" is a well-known idiom that means taking care of one's own family and close ones should be the first priority before helping others. The preposition "at" is used to indicate the starting point or origin of something, in this case, the act of being charitable.

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  • 10. 

    Manisha was watching the procession..the window

    • A.

      On

    • B.

      Across

    • C.

      Through

    • D.

      Into

    Correct Answer
    C. Through
    Explanation
    The correct answer is "through". This preposition is used to indicate movement from one side to the other, passing between objects or people. In this context, "through" indicates that Manisha was watching the procession by looking out of the window and seeing it pass by.

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