Prepositions of Movement Quiz

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Questions and Answers

Which preposition indicates movement towards a specific destination?

Across

Around

Through

To (correct)

What does the preposition 'into' specifically denote in terms of movement?

Moving in a general area

Moving along a surface

Entering a space from outside (correct)

Movement from one side to another

Which preposition conveys a sense of vertical movement to a lower position?

Down (correct)

Through

Over

Identify the correct preposition that suggests being in close proximity to something.

By Signup and view all the answers

What does the compound preposition 'down towards' signify?

Downward movement ending at a specific location Signup and view all the answers

Which preposition does NOT typically express movement?

On Signup and view all the answers

Which preposition can be used to describe an action that occurred following another?

After Signup and view all the answers

Which preposition refers to the area directly below something?

Beneath Signup and view all the answers

Which option correctly describes the use of 'in' concerning geographic locations?

For both specific and general places Signup and view all the answers

Select the preposition that implies horizontal movement along a surface.

Across Signup and view all the answers

What does 'beside' imply in terms of location?

At the side of someone or something Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following best defines 'between'?

In or through the space that separates two things Signup and view all the answers

What does 'across from' signify in relation to location?

In a position facing someone or something but on the other side Signup and view all the answers

Which phrase describes a position 'under' something?

Below or at a lower level than something else Signup and view all the answers

What does the term 'among' denote in terms of positioning?

In the middle of or surrounded by other people or things Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following correctly expresses the meaning of 'above'?

Higher than something, without touching it Signup and view all the answers

What is implied by the term 'behind'?

At or towards the back of a thing or person Signup and view all the answers

Which phrase identifies a location described as 'below'?

In a lower place or position than something else Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following locations would typically use 'at' to specify its position?

At 734 State Street Signup and view all the answers

What does 'in front of' generally indicate?

Positioned further forward than someone or something else Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Prepositions of Movement

Prepositions are used to show the relationship between a noun or pronoun and another word in a sentence.
Prepositions of movement show direction or the path of movement.
Common prepositions of movement: to, across, up, through, along, into, out of, over, under, down, towards, around

Compound Prepositions of Movement

Compound prepositions are made up of two or more words.
Examples include: up into, down towards, over to, back from, out of

Prepositions on + Means of Transport

Used to indicate what a person is travelling in or on.
Examples: on a bus, on a train, on a plane

Prepositions on + Communications

Used to indicate how someone is communicating.
Examples: on the radio, on the television, on the phone, on the internet

Prepositions on + Surfaces

Used to indicate where something is located.
Examples: on a table, on a wall, on the floor, on the roof

Prepositions in + Countries and Cities

Used to indicate location.
Examples: in England, in America, in London, in New York

Prepositions in + Neighborhoods

Used to indicate location within a city or town.
Examples: in Manhattan, in Chinatown

Prepositions in + Enclosed Spaces

Used to indicate a specific location.
Examples: in a traffic jam, in a building, in a car

Prepositions at + Specific Locations/ Points

Used to indicate an exact address, intersection or location.
Examples: at 23 Birch Street, at the corner, at the bus stop

Other Prepositions

Above: at or to a higher place or position than something/somebody
After: one follows the other
By: near or at the side of
Beneath: under someone or something
Next to/ Beside: at the side of someone or something
Near/ Close to: a short distance from a person or thing
Between: in or through the space that separates two things
Among: in the middle of or surrounded by other people or things
In front of: farther forward than someone or something else
Behind: at or towards the back of a thing or person
Across from/ Opposite: in a position facing someone or something but on the other side
Under: below or at a lower level than something
Below: in a lower place or position than something else
Over: above or higher than something, without touching it, or on something or covering it

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Description

Test your understanding of prepositions of movement, including their various uses and meaning in sentences. This quiz covers both simple and compound prepositions, as well as their application in transportation and communication contexts. Challenge yourself to master these essential components of English grammar!