Prepositions Quiz for ESL Learners

Questions and Answers

Which preposition correctly completes the sentence: 'He lives ___ London.'?

in (correct)

Which preposition should be used to complete the sentence: 'The meeting will be held ___ the conference room.'?

for

in (correct)

Choose the correct preposition for the sentence: 'My birthday is ___ June.'

in (correct)

Identify the right preposition for this sentence: 'She left her keys ___ the kitchen counter.'

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What preposition is appropriate to complete: 'We have a meeting ___ Monday morning.'?

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Study Notes

Prepositions of Place and Time

Use of "in": Indicates being inside a larger area or a period.
- Example: "He lives in London" - London is a large city.
- Time context: "My birthday is in June" - June is a month.
Use of "on": Indicates being on a surface or specific days.
- Example: "She is sitting on the table" - relates to a surface.
- Time context: "We have a meeting on Monday morning" - specifies a day.
Use of "at": Indicates a precise location or specific time.
- Example: "The meeting will be held at the conference room" - conference room is a specific place.
- Time context: "They will arrive at the airport at 6 PM" - specifies an exact time.

Examples of Prepositions in Context

"In" - Used for larger locations or timeframes.
"On" - Used for surfaces or specific days.
"At" - Used for specific precise locations or times.

Practical Applications

Knowing when to use "in," "on," and "at" helps improve clarity in communication.
Important for both conversational English and formal writing contexts.

Description

Test your understanding of prepositions with this quiz designed for ESL learners. The quiz contains multiple-choice questions that challenge you to choose the correct preposition based on context. Improve your English language skills and gain confidence in using prepositions correctly.