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?

in spite of (C) Signup and view all the answers

Select the preposition that indicates cause.

because of (C) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following prepositions indicates manner?

with (A) Signup and view all the answers

Choose the preposition that shows an instrument.

by (C) Signup and view all the answers

Identify the correct preposition of place.

under (C) Signup and view all the answers

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

towards (A) Signup and view all the answers

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

due to (A) Signup and view all the answers

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

at (B) Signup and view all the answers

Identify the preposition that indicates location within a defined area.

in (B) Signup and view all the answers

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

with (B) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following describes a complex preposition?

in front of (C) Signup and view all the answers

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

during (A) Signup and view all the answers

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

out of (B) Signup and view all the answers

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

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

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

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

Identify the sentence that employs a complex preposition effectively.

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

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

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

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

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

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

He stood between the two trees. (D) Signup and view all the answers

Identify the sentence that demonstrates how prepositions can indicate time.

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

Which of these options accurately describes a preposition of instrument?

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