Grammar Test: Complete The Sentence With Prepositions

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  • 1. 

    I started working at ___ 10 AM.

    • A.

      On

    • B.

      In

    • C.

      At

    • D.

      Of

    Correct Answer
    C. At
    Explanation
    The correct answer is "At" because it is used to specify a specific time. In this sentence, "At" is used to indicate the specific time of 10 AM when the person started working.

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  • 2. 

    Mona was born ___ 2003 !

    • A.

      At

    • B.

      On

    • C.

      In

    • D.

      From 

    Correct Answer
    C. In
    Explanation
    The word "in" is the correct answer because it is used to indicate the year in which Mona was born.

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  • 3. 

    I started working ___ 2009 to 2018

    • A.

      In

    • B.

      At 

    • C.

      From 

    • D.

      Until

    Correct Answer
    C. From 
    Explanation
    The correct answer is "From". This preposition is used to indicate the starting point of a period of time. In this sentence, it shows that the person started working in the year 2009 and continued until 2018.

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  • 4. 

    They don't talk _____ dinner ! 

    • A.

      When

    • B.

      During 

    • C.

      After 

    • D.

      Before 

    Correct Answer
    B. During 
    Explanation
    During dinner is the correct answer because it indicates that the action of not talking occurs while dinner is taking place. The word "during" implies a simultaneous occurrence, suggesting that the individuals in question refrain from talking while they are eating their meal.

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  • 5. 

    Wait for me _____ i return !

    • A.

      Till

    • B.

      From

    • C.

      When

    • D.

      Until

    Correct Answer
    A. Till
    Explanation
    The word "till" is used to indicate a specific time or event in the future when the speaker will return. It suggests that the speaker wants the listener to wait patiently until that time or event occurs.

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  • 6. 

    I have a examination _____ 26 November !

    • A.

      Of

    • B.

      Will

    • C.

      In

    • D.

      On

    Correct Answer
    D. On
    Explanation
    The correct answer is "On". In this sentence, the word "on" is used to indicate a specific date, which is November 26th. "On" is commonly used to refer to specific days or dates.

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  • 7. 

    Alena has been in the village ____ sunday !

    • A.

      Will

    • B.

      Shall

    • C.

      Till

    • D.

      Since

    Correct Answer
    D. Since
    Explanation
    The word "since" is the correct answer because it indicates a point in time when something started. In this case, it suggests that Alena has been in the village starting from Sunday.

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  • 8. 

    I want to leave ______ dinner !

    • A.

      Before 

    • B.

      After 

    • C.

      During

    • D.

      On

    Correct Answer
    B. After 
    Explanation
    The correct answer is "After". This is because the phrase "I want to leave" indicates a desire to depart from a specific activity or event, in this case, dinner. "After" implies that the person wants to leave once the dinner is over or has concluded.

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  • 9. 

    I will submit project ____ sunday ! 

    • A.

      Till

    • B.

      By

    • C.

      During

    • D.

      After 

    Correct Answer
    B. By
    Explanation
    The correct answer is "By." "By" indicates that the project will be submitted on or before Sunday.

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  • 10. 

    I will stay there from 10 Am _____ 6 PM.

    • A.

      From 

    • B.

      Till

    • C.

      On

    • D.

      To

    Correct Answer
    D. To
    Explanation
    The word "to" is used to indicate the end point or limit of a duration of time. In this sentence, it is used to show that the speaker will stay at the mentioned place from 10 AM until 6 PM.

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  • 11. 

    I don't give up ____ i am succeeded

    • A.

      From

    • B.

      When

    • C.

      Until

    • D.

      Will

    Correct Answer
    C. Until
    Explanation
    The correct answer is "Until". This word indicates that the person does not give up until they have succeeded. It implies a determination and perseverance to keep going until their goal is achieved.

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  • 12. 

    He started working _____ 10 AM.

    • A.

      At

    • B.

      On

    • C.

      Will

    • D.

      Into

    Correct Answer
    A. At
    Explanation
    The correct answer is "At" because it is used to indicate a specific point in time. In this case, it is indicating the time when he started working, which is 10 AM.

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  • 13. 

    There is a holiday ____ December 

    • A.

      Since 

    • B.

      For

    • C.

      In

    • D.

      On

    Correct Answer
    C. In
    Explanation
    The correct answer is "In". This is because "In" is used to indicate a specific month or year, and in this case, it is used to specify the month of December.

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  • 14. 

    He will stay there ____ five days .

    • A.

      Since

    • B.

      Until

    • C.

      For

    • D.

      Before

    Correct Answer
    C. For
    Explanation
    The correct answer is "For" because it indicates a duration of time. The sentence suggests that the person will stay in a particular place for a period of five days.

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  • 15. 

    ______ going , close all the windows.

    • A.

      Before

    • B.

      After

    • C.

      During

    • D.

      During

    Correct Answer
    A. Before
    Explanation
    The correct answer is "Before" because the phrase "Before going" indicates that the action of closing all the windows should be done prior to going somewhere or doing something. The word "before" suggests a sequence of events, implying that closing the windows should be done first and then the person can proceed with their plans.

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  • 16. 

    I don't usually smoke ______ office time .

    • A.

      When

    • B.

      During

    • C.

      By

    • D.

      After 

    Correct Answer
    B. During
    Explanation
    The correct answer is "During" because it indicates that the person does not typically smoke while they are at the office. The word "during" implies a specific time frame or period, suggesting that smoking is not a common occurrence for the individual during their office hours.

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  • 17. 

    I will work them _____ a year.

    • A.

      At

    • B.

      On

    • C.

      From

    • D.

      For

    Correct Answer
    D. For
    Explanation
    The correct answer is "For" because it indicates the duration or length of time that the speaker will work with them. "For" is commonly used to express a specific period of time, such as a year in this case.

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  • 18. 

    Shine and sheetal have been friends _____ childhood.

    • A.

      From

    • B.

      Since

    • C.

      Until

    • D.

      After 

    Correct Answer
    B. Since
    Explanation
    The correct answer is "Since." This is because "since" is used to indicate the starting point of an action or event, in this case, the beginning of Shine and Sheetal's friendship. The word "since" implies that their friendship started in their childhood and has continued until the present time.

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  • 19. 

    He was staring there _____ a long time .

    • A.

      From

    • B.

      At

    • C.

      On

    • D.

      For

    Correct Answer
    D. For
    Explanation
    The correct answer is "For" because it indicates the duration of time that he was staring there.

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  • 20. 

    Rohan was very nervous _____ interview.

    • A.

      After

    • B.

      Before

    • C.

      During

    • D.

      At

    Correct Answer
    B. Before
    Explanation
    The correct answer is "Before" because the word "nervous" suggests that Rohan was feeling anxious or worried about the interview. This feeling typically occurs before the interview takes place, as it is a common reaction to the anticipation and uncertainty surrounding the event.

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