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Which preposition completes the sentence: 'One of the best scenes in the novel is an epic battle between the devious Morgan Fay's magical forces and literal angels from…high'?
Which preposition completes the sentence: 'One of the best scenes in the novel is an epic battle between the devious Morgan Fay's magical forces and literal angels from…high'?
- At
- Over
- On
- In (correct)
Which preposition completes the sentence: 'I had to pay a penalty, but I got away… it'?
Which preposition completes the sentence: 'I had to pay a penalty, but I got away… it'?
- Out
- On
- With (correct)
- At
Which preposition completes the sentence: 'Joy Ni Ni Win said she had heard … the movie on Tik Tok'?
Which preposition completes the sentence: 'Joy Ni Ni Win said she had heard … the movie on Tik Tok'?
- About (correct)
- Above
- On
- Out
Which preposition completes the sentence: 'Residents of New Zeland are used to finding large sea creatures beached … their shores'?
Which preposition completes the sentence: 'Residents of New Zeland are used to finding large sea creatures beached … their shores'?
Which form of the verb completes the sentence: 'I didn't eat, despite… very angry'?
Which form of the verb completes the sentence: 'I didn't eat, despite… very angry'?
Which preposition completes the sentence: 'Are the toys and games challenging enough … each age?'
Which preposition completes the sentence: 'Are the toys and games challenging enough … each age?'
Which form of a noun completes the sentence: 'They are nice...'?
Which form of a noun completes the sentence: 'They are nice...'?
Which preposition completes the sentence: 'Washington is a city I've experienced … a handful of tourist excursions'?
Which preposition completes the sentence: 'Washington is a city I've experienced … a handful of tourist excursions'?
How would you complete the sentence: 'Ms.Lee's grand master application was … 200 pages.'?
How would you complete the sentence: 'Ms.Lee's grand master application was … 200 pages.'?
Which phrase correctly fills in the blank: 'The wallet is too big ….in my pocket.'?
Which phrase correctly fills in the blank: 'The wallet is too big ….in my pocket.'?
What is the correct completion for: 'Those findings have raised a puzzling question: Why ….our species take so long to move beyond Africa?'
What is the correct completion for: 'Those findings have raised a puzzling question: Why ….our species take so long to move beyond Africa?'
Choose the correct phrase to fill in: 'It's possible, said Mr.Callaghan, that African populations built up cultural knowledge that led ….to make new inventions, like arrows.'
Choose the correct phrase to fill in: 'It's possible, said Mr.Callaghan, that African populations built up cultural knowledge that led ….to make new inventions, like arrows.'
Select the correct option to complete: 'Lev Grossman, who is best known for his The Magicians series, is ….the top of his game with 'The Bright Sword.'
Select the correct option to complete: 'Lev Grossman, who is best known for his The Magicians series, is ….the top of his game with 'The Bright Sword.'
Identify the correct completion for: 'How long will it take me….to the locations?'
Identify the correct completion for: 'How long will it take me….to the locations?'
Complete the sentence: You ran ten kilometres … stopping.
Complete the sentence: You ran ten kilometres … stopping.
What is the appropriate phrase to complete: 'Your child is best.…if there is no smoking in the house.'?
What is the appropriate phrase to complete: 'Your child is best.…if there is no smoking in the house.'?
Complete the sentence: Mummy or daddy may be leave now, but they….come back.
Complete the sentence: Mummy or daddy may be leave now, but they….come back.
Complete the sentence: 'That was the happiest day …our life.'
Complete the sentence: 'That was the happiest day …our life.'
Complete the sentence: Do you met John….?
Complete the sentence: Do you met John….?
Complete the sentence: We'll be…..
Complete the sentence: We'll be…..
Complete the sentence: Try and get the whole family …the table as often as possible.
Complete the sentence: Try and get the whole family …the table as often as possible.
Complete the sentence: I met Paul Smith, ….mother was my teacher.
Complete the sentence: I met Paul Smith, ….mother was my teacher.
Complete the sentence: Read … aloud to your child as he is looking at the pictures in the book.
Complete the sentence: Read … aloud to your child as he is looking at the pictures in the book.
Complete the sentence: The club's vice president, Todd Thomson, knows …..anyone the key difference between the versions of football.
Complete the sentence: The club's vice president, Todd Thomson, knows …..anyone the key difference between the versions of football.
To complete the phrase 'While captive populations lived in zoos and crocodile farms, decades of poaching of the animals for their soft, coppery hides, ____ were used in the fashion industry', which option correctly fills the blank?
To complete the phrase 'While captive populations lived in zoos and crocodile farms, decades of poaching of the animals for their soft, coppery hides, ____ were used in the fashion industry', which option correctly fills the blank?
How should the phrase 'Motels are starting ____ again along U.S. highways' be completed appropriately?
How should the phrase 'Motels are starting ____ again along U.S. highways' be completed appropriately?
In the sentence 'These restaurants are crowded ____ clients', which word correctly completes the sentence?
In the sentence 'These restaurants are crowded ____ clients', which word correctly completes the sentence?
To correctly complete 'Travelling by car, have healthy snacks ____ hand', which option should be used?
To correctly complete 'Travelling by car, have healthy snacks ____ hand', which option should be used?
Complete the sentence 'Tim is worried ____ the situation' with the correct option.
Complete the sentence 'Tim is worried ____ the situation' with the correct option.
Which option correctly fills in the blank: 'Living in Turkey ____ for decades meant navigating the stray dogs'?
Which option correctly fills in the blank: 'Living in Turkey ____ for decades meant navigating the stray dogs'?
In the phrase 'You ____ the dinner', which option correctly completes it?
In the phrase 'You ____ the dinner', which option correctly completes it?
To complete 'Rosemary was brought ____ by her auntie', which word should be used?
To complete 'Rosemary was brought ____ by her auntie', which word should be used?
How often do you go to the restaurant? 'About once …..'
How often do you go to the restaurant? 'About once …..'
The Antitrust division filed a brief in November ….support of the renters' case.
The Antitrust division filed a brief in November ….support of the renters' case.
Paul had an accident and was taken … hospital.
Paul had an accident and was taken … hospital.
Maci Joncich sat in the bleachers ….a high school football stadium in April.
Maci Joncich sat in the bleachers ….a high school football stadium in April.
We have information ….how to recycle the garbage.
We have information ….how to recycle the garbage.
Do you know the woman standing … the door?
Do you know the woman standing … the door?
Mr. Pritzker has caught Democratic attention ….these past months.
Mr. Pritzker has caught Democratic attention ….these past months.
I'm sorry … being late yesterday.
I'm sorry … being late yesterday.
Study Notes
Vocabulary and Grammar Practice
- Questions often test comprehension of prepositions and conjunctions in context.
- Understanding the function of words like "to," "on," "by," and "in" is crucial for sentence completion.
Sentence Completion Exercises
- Common phrases include "once a week," "in support of," "to hospital," and "in the past."
- Usage of prepositions can change the meaning and correctness of a sentence.
- Examples illustrate careful selection of prepositions based on context, like "about" for information and "with" for companionship.
Contextual Understanding
- Certain phrases demonstrate the nuance of English, such as "angels from above" which specifies a location.
- Prepositions indicate direction, position, and time, e.g., "I met Paul Smith, whose mother was my teacher" specifies possession and relationship.
Error Recognition
- Selecting incorrect prepositions can lead to misinterpretation of the sentence's intent.
- Practice with phrases like "worried about" versus "worried on" highlights the importance of correct preposition use.
Advanced Structures
- Use of phrases like "has been campaigning" showcases perfect tense to indicate ongoing action over time.
- Understanding clauses, as in "the amount...that a baby can take," reveals complexity in English sentence structures.
Application of Knowledge
- Emphasis on the importance of practicing with varied sentence structures to grasp the nuances of English better.
- Real-world context helps reinforce language skills, such as learning how to express durations, feelings, and actions ("tired of," "worried about," etc.).
Cultural and Environmental Contexts
- References to locations, activities, and scenarios (e.g., New Zealand for marine life) expand vocabulary within real-world contexts.
- Familiarity with idiomatic expressions can enhance fluency and comprehension when engaging with native speakers.
Conclusion
- Mastery of English grammar and vocabulary requires continual practice, especially with sentence completion and context usage.
- Frequent engagement with diverse materials aids understanding and retention of language rules in varying contexts.
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Test your knowledge of English prepositions with this quiz! Complete the sentences by choosing the correct preposition from the options provided. This quiz is designed to help you understand how to use prepositions in various contexts.
