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Preposition of ?
100

The students walked quietly _______ the hallway so they wouldn't disturb the other classes.

  • A) through

  • B) at

  • C) on

  • D) for

  • A) through

100

The hungry squirrel climbed up the tree and hid its acorn into a small hole in the trunk.

The hungry squirrel climbed up the tree and hid its acorn in/inside a small hole in the trunk.

100

Choose the preposition from the words below:

  • A) run

  • B) happy

  • C) behind

  • D) desk

C) behind

100

The school bell rings loudly at 3:00 PM, which means it is finally time to go home.

Preposition of time

200

The park is famous _______ its massive playground and beautiful flower gardens.

  • A) with

  • B) to

  • C) for

  • D) about

C) for

200

Mom told me to take my muddy sneakers on the house so I wouldn't dirty the clean carpets.

Mom told me to take my muddy sneakers outside the house so I wouldn't dirty the clean carpets.

200

Choose the preposition from the words below:

  • A) through

  • B) banana

  • C) loudly

  • D) yellow

  • A) through

200

The children built a magnificent sandcastle by the edge of the ocean.

Preposition of place

300

My older brother is really good _______ solving complex math puzzles.

  • A) in

  • B) at

  • C) with

  • D) on

B) at

300

I was looking for my favorite pencil, and I finally found it lying among my desk and my chair.

I was looking for my favorite pencil, and I finally found it lying between my desk and my chair.

300

Choose the preposition from the words below:

  • A) delicious

  • B) during

  • C) building

  • D) whisper

  • B) during

300

Leo solved the difficult puzzle with ease after practicing for just a few minutes.

Preposition of manner

400

The two friends disagreed about the game rules, but they finally arrived _______ a compromise.

  • A) to

  • B) on

  • C) at

  • D) with

  • C) at

400

The bright yellow sun slowly rose through the tall mountain peaks, lighting up the entire valley.

The bright yellow sun slowly rose above the tall mountain peaks, lighting up the entire valley.

400

Choose the preposition from the words below:

  • A) player

  • B) against

  • C) softly

  • D) colorful

  • B) against

400

Our class project on global geography is due on Friday morning.

Preposition of time

500


The teacher was _______ a loss for words when the class threw her a surprise appreciation party.

  • A) at

  • B) by

  • C) in

  • D) with


A) at

500

The small boat sailed safely below the massive suspension bridge that connected the two cities.

The small boat sailed safely under the massive suspension bridge that connected the two cities.

500

Choose the preposition from the words below:

  • A) tomorrow

  • B) heavy

  • C) celebrate

  • D) without

D) without

500

The artist painted the beautiful sunset in a very unique way, using bright yellow and deep purple strokes.

Preposition of manner

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