Podcast
Questions and Answers
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'?
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'?
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'?
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'?
Signup and view all the answers
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'?
Signup and view all the answers
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?'
Signup and view all the answers
Which form of a noun completes the sentence: 'They are nice...'?
Which form of a noun completes the sentence: 'They are nice...'?
Signup and view all the answers
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'?
Signup and view all the answers
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.'?
Signup and view all the answers
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.'?
Signup and view all the answers
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?'
Signup and view all the answers
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.'
Signup and view all the answers
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.'
Signup and view all the answers
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?'
Signup and view all the answers
Complete the sentence: You ran ten kilometres … stopping.
Complete the sentence: You ran ten kilometres … stopping.
Signup and view all the answers
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.'?
Signup and view all the answers
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.
Signup and view all the answers
Complete the sentence: 'That was the happiest day …our life.'
Complete the sentence: 'That was the happiest day …our life.'
Signup and view all the answers
Complete the sentence: Do you met John….?
Complete the sentence: Do you met John….?
Signup and view all the answers
Complete the sentence: We'll be…..
Complete the sentence: We'll be…..
Signup and view all the answers
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.
Signup and view all the answers
Complete the sentence: I met Paul Smith, ….mother was my teacher.
Complete the sentence: I met Paul Smith, ….mother was my teacher.
Signup and view all the answers
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.
Signup and view all the answers
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.
Signup and view all the answers
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?
Signup and view all the answers
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?
Signup and view all the answers
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?
Signup and view all the answers
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?
Signup and view all the answers
Complete the sentence 'Tim is worried ____ the situation' with the correct option.
Complete the sentence 'Tim is worried ____ the situation' with the correct option.
Signup and view all the answers
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'?
Signup and view all the answers
In the phrase 'You ____ the dinner', which option correctly completes it?
In the phrase 'You ____ the dinner', which option correctly completes it?
Signup and view all the answers
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?
Signup and view all the answers
How often do you go to the restaurant? 'About once …..'
How often do you go to the restaurant? 'About once …..'
Signup and view all the answers
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.
Signup and view all the answers
Paul had an accident and was taken … hospital.
Paul had an accident and was taken … hospital.
Signup and view all the answers
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.
Signup and view all the answers
We have information ….how to recycle the garbage.
We have information ….how to recycle the garbage.
Signup and view all the answers
Do you know the woman standing … the door?
Do you know the woman standing … the door?
Signup and view all the answers
Mr. Pritzker has caught Democratic attention ….these past months.
Mr. Pritzker has caught Democratic attention ….these past months.
Signup and view all the answers
I'm sorry … being late yesterday.
I'm sorry … being late yesterday.
Signup and view all the answers
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.
Studying That Suits You
Use AI to generate personalized quizzes and flashcards to suit your learning preferences.
Related Documents
Description
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.
