Prepositions in English Grammar

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Which preposition typically indicates location?

  • before
  • during
  • under (correct)
  • to

Which of the following is a preposition of time?

  • into
  • between
  • with
  • at (correct)

Identify a preposition of direction.

  • due to
  • in
  • by
  • towards (correct)

Which option is an example of a complex preposition?

<p>in spite of (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Select the preposition that indicates cause.

<p>because of (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following prepositions indicates manner?

<p>with (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Choose the preposition that shows an instrument.

<p>by (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Identify the correct preposition of place.

<p>under (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which preposition would best describe the action of moving towards a destination?

<p>towards (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which combination of words is an example of a preposition of cause?

<p>due to (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the correct preposition of time used to describe a specific hour?

<p>at (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Identify the preposition that indicates location within a defined area.

<p>in (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which preposition best indicates the method used to complete a task?

<p>with (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following describes a complex preposition?

<p>in front of (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which option reflects the use of a preposition indicating an ongoing action within a time frame?

<p>during (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a preposition of direction that signifies exiting a place?

<p>out of (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following sentences uses a preposition to indicate an action occurring within a larger timeframe?

<p>The event was held during summer break. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of these options best reflects the use of a preposition indicating the cause of an action?

<p>She was upset because of the rain. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Identify the sentence that employs a complex preposition effectively.

<p>The organization was founded according to the new guidelines. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which sentence correctly uses a preposition to indicate the manner in which an action is performed?

<p>She solved the problem by using a calculator. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Select the sentence that illustrates the use of a preposition of direction.

<p>She walked into the library to study. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which option presents an example of a preposition of place that also illustrates a boundary?

<p>He stood between the two trees. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Identify the sentence that demonstrates how prepositions can indicate time.

<p>They are going to the concert tonight. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of these options accurately describes a preposition of instrument?

<p>He wrote the letter with a quill. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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