Prepositions Quiz

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Which preposition is used for specific times of day?

At (correct)

Under

In the sentence 'I walked ____ the forest', which preposition correctly completes the phrase?

Above

Into (correct)

Across

Among

She will arrive _____ 6 PM.

They are going _____ Paris for vacation.

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The cat is sleeping _____ the couch.

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He walked _____ the building to escape the rain.

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We will meet _____ Monday.

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She came _____ the restaurant after lunch.

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The dog ran _____ of the yard when it saw the squirrel.

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He has lived in that city _____ 2010.

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We will finish the project ____ Friday.

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The meeting is scheduled ____ noon.

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The cat is hiding ____ the box.

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He walked ____ the street without looking.

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The dog is running ____ the park.

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She has lived here ____ 2015.

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The pen is ____ the table.

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We will study ____ the summer.

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The children are playing ____ the playground.

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She ran ____ of the room when the bell rang.

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My class starts _____ 10 AM.

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The apples are _____ the basket.

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He walked _____ the crowded market.

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We will meet _____ Tuesday for lunch.

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She jumped _____ the car to get in.

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The meeting is scheduled __________ noon.

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He walked __________ the crowded market.

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We will finish the project __________ Friday.

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The dog ran __________ of the yard when it saw the squirrel.

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She has lived here __________ 2015.

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The cat is hiding __________ the box.

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He walked __________ the street without looking.

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We will meet __________ Tuesday for lunch.

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Study Notes

Introduction to Prepositions

Prepositions are short words that create relationships between words and phrases.
They provide information about time, location, direction, possession, cause, and manner.
They are often followed by a noun or pronoun, creating a prepositional phrase.
Mastering prepositions is essential for native speakers and language learners.

Prepositions of Time

Prepositions of time indicate when an event or action occurs.
"At" is used for specific times (e.g., at 5 o'clock).
"In" is used for months, years, and larger periods (e.g., in January, in 2023).
"On" is used for days and dates (e.g., on Tuesday, on May 15th).

Prepositions of Place

Prepositions of place describe the physical location of something.
"At" indicates a precise location (e.g., at the library, at the park entrance).
"In" indicates something is located within a container (e.g., in the house, in the box).
"On" indicates an object is resting on a surface (e.g., on the table, on the sidewalk).
"Under" indicates a location below or underneath something (e.g., under the bed, under the tree).

Prepositions of Direction/Movement

"To" indicates movement towards a specific destination (e.g., I'm traveling to New York).
"Toward" suggests a general direction (e.g., She looked toward the horizon).
"Into" indicates movement from the outside to the inside of a place or container (e.g., I stepped into the room).

Using Prepositions Correctly

Practice using prepositions in context to understand the nuances of language.
Categorize prepositions into groups (time, place, direction) for better understanding.
Memorize common prepositional phrases (e.g., in the morning, at the park, to the store) for accurate usage.
Consult reference materials or seek feedback from native speakers for guidance.

Common Prepositional Phrase Examples

Time: at noon, in the morning, on Sunday, by the end of the week, during the summer, throughout the year.
Location: at the park, in the city, on the table, under the bed, next to the window, across the street.
Movement: to the store, toward the ocean, into the house, from work, out of the car, down the stairs.
Descriptive: with enthusiasm, without hesitation, despite the weather, according to the plan, in comparison to last year.

Conclusion and Review

Prepositions are essential building blocks of the English language.
Mastering prepositions of time, place, and direction/movement improves communication.
Practice applying prepositions correctly to enhance the clarity and meaning of your sentences.
Consistent study and application of prepositions will improve your English skills.

Time Prepositions

At: Indicates specific points in time, like a particular hour or noon
On: Refers to days of the week or specific dates
In: Signifies longer periods like years or seasons
Before: Used to describe an event happening earlier than another
After: Describes something happening later than a specific event
During: Indicates something happening within the duration of another event
Until/Till: Indicates something continuing up to a specific time

Place Prepositions

In: Describes locations within enclosed spaces
On: Used for surfaces, emphasizing position on top of something
At: Indicates specific points, such as bus stops or a home address
Above: Indicates a position higher than something else
Below: Indicates a position lower than something else
Between: Used for the space in the middle of two objects
Among: Used for the space in the midst of more than two objects

Movement Prepositions

To: Indicates direction toward a specific place
From: Indicates the starting point of movement
Through: Indicates movement within an enclosed space
Across: Describes movement from one side to another
Into: Denotes entry into a space
Out of: Denotes exit from a space
Along: Signifies movement in a line following a specific path

Using Prepositions In Sentences

Prepositions connect words, phrases, and clauses to show a relationship, often between location or time
Choose the correct preposition based on the noun or pronoun that follows it
Be familiar with frequently used prepositional phrases
Consider context when selecting the appropriate preposition
Use examples to enhance your understanding and practice using prepositions accurately

Time Prepositions

At is used for precise times like 5PM or noon.
In is used for longer periods like months, years, and centuries.
On is used for specific days and dates, such as Monday or January 1st.

Place Prepositions

In indicates being inside a space, for example, in the room or in Paris.
On refers to a surface, like on the table or on the wall
At indicates a specific point or location, such as at the corner or at the office.

Movement Prepositions

To indicates direction towards a destination, like go to school or travel to London.
From indicates the starting point of movement, such as come from the market or leave from home.
Into indicates entering a space, for example, walk into the building or jump into the pool.
Out of indicates exiting from a space, like get out of the car or walk out of the room.

Using Prepositions In Sentences

Time prepositions give context to when actions occur. For instance, "She will arrive at 6 PM."
Place prepositions specify where something is located. For example, "The keys are on the table."
Movement prepositions describe directions or changes in location. For example, "He walked to the park from his house."
Different prepositions can change the meaning of a sentence, so context is vital.

Time Prepositions

At: Used for specific points in time (e.g., at 5 PM, at noon).
On: Used for days and dates (e.g., on Monday, on January 1st).
In: Used for longer periods of time (e.g., in the morning, in 2023, in summer).
By: Indicates a deadline (e.g., by Friday).
For: Used for durations of time (e.g., for two hours).
Since: Refers to a starting point in time (e.g., since 2020).
During: Indicates a period of time when something happens (e.g., during the meeting).

Place Prepositions

At: Used for a specific point (e.g., at the bus stop).
In: Used for an enclosed space (e.g., in the room).
On: Used for a surface (e.g., on the table).
Above/Below: Describes a position over or under something (e.g., above the clouds, below the surface).
Near: Indicates proximity (e.g., near the park).
Between: Used for a position in the middle of two points (e.g., between the trees).
Behind/In front of: Indicates relative positioning (e.g., behind the door, in front of the car).

Movement Prepositions

To: Indicates direction towards a specific place (e.g., to the store).
From: Used for a starting point of movement (e.g., from home).
Into: Indicates movement inside something (e.g., into the house).
Out of: Indicates movement from inside to outside (e.g., out of the box).
Across: Indicates movement from one side to the other (e.g., across the street).
Along: Indicates movement in a line or pathway (e.g., along the river).
Past: Indicates movement beyond a point (e.g., past the school).

Using Prepositions In Sentences

The correct preposition choice is dependent on the context (e.g., "I will meet you at noon" vs."I will meet you on Monday").
Time prepositions are used to express time-related actions (e.g., "We work for eight hours during the week").
Place prepositions are used to describe locations in relation to objects (e.g., "The book is on the shelf").
Movement prepositions clarify action directions (e.g., "She walked to the park from the bus stop").
Some prepositions are commonly paired with certain verbs (e.g., "He arrived at the airport").

Time Prepositions

At is used for specific times, such as "at 5 PM" or "at noon"
On is used for days and dates, such as "on Monday" or "on January 1st"
In is used for longer periods, such as "in 2020" or "in the morning"

Place Prepositions

In is used for enclosed spaces, such as "in the box"
On is used for surface contact, such as "on the table"
At is used for specific locations, such as "at the park"

Movement Prepositions

To denotes direction towards a place, such as "going to the market"
Into describes movement inside something, such as "walked into the room"
Through describes movement in and out across a space, such as "walked through the tunnel"

Using Prepositions in Sentences

Prepositions usually precede a noun or pronoun, known as the object of the preposition
To ensure clarity, match prepositions to their intended meaning: time, place, or movement
Avoid ending sentences with prepositions when possible, especially in formal writing