English Prepositions Quiz

Which preposition would correctly complete the sentence: 'The cat is sitting ___ the table'?

Which option correctly uses a preposition of movement? 'He walked ___ the museum.'

Select the correct preposition for the following context: 'She placed the vase ___ the shelf.'

Identify the incorrect preposition in this sentence: 'The book is resting ___ the desk.'

Choose the appropriate preposition for movement in this scenario: 'The dog ran ___ the yard.'

Prepositions

Prepositions show the relationship between a noun or pronoun and another word in a sentence.
Prepositions of Place indicate location or position.
Prepositions of Movement indicate direction or path.

Common Prepositions

on - indicates a position on a surface
in - indicates a position inside something
under - indicates a position below something
over - indicates a position above something
through - indicates movement from one point to another through something
around - indicates movement in a circle or around something
into - indicates movement inside something
out of - indicates movement from inside something
across - indicates movement from one side to another

Examples

The cat is sitting on the table. (Preposition of Place)
He walked into the museum. (Preposition of Movement)
She placed the vase on the shelf. (Preposition of Place)
The book is resting on the desk. (Preposition of Place)
The dog ran across the yard. (Preposition of Movement)

Test your knowledge of English prepositions with this quiz. You will select the correct prepositions for different contexts, including movement and location. Challenge yourself to identify incorrect usages and improve your understanding of this essential grammar topic.