Prepositions: Master the Basics of English Grammar

Question 1

How do prepositions help establish spatial relationships in sentences?

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They show the positions of objects relative to each other.

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They indicate the size and shape of objects.

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They connect verbs with their objects.

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They specify the time of an action.

Question 2

Complete the sentence with the correct preposition: The cat jumped _____ the table.

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over

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above

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below

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in front of

Question 3

Identify the prepositional phrase in the sentence: The dog ran through the park with great speed.

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through the park

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with great speed

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the dog ran

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great speed

Question 4

Complete the sentence with the correct preposition: The car was parked _____ the garage.

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in

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on

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at

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above

Question 5

Which of the following is NOT a preposition?

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the

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of

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during

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behind

Question 6

Which of the following words is NOT a preposition?

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the

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on

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at

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in

Question 7

In the sentence 'The book is on the table', which word shows the location of the book?

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on

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the

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is

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book

Question 8

Which of the following sentences uses the preposition 'of' correctly?

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The house of my friend

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The house of is beautiful

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The friend's house of

Question 9

In the sentence 'He walked into the room', which word indicates direction?

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into

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He

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room

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walked

Question 10

Which of the following prepositions is used to compare two things?

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to

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at

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for

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on

Question 11

In the sentence 'I'm going to the store for bread', which preposition indicates purpose?

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for

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to

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I'm

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going

Question 12

In the sentence 'The car is parked behind the house', which preposition shows the position of the car?

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behind

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is

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parked

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the

Question 13

Which of the following prepositions is used to indicate an origin or starting point?

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from

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at

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to

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on

Question 14

In the sentence 'The students were sitting around the table', which preposition indicates the location of the students?

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around

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were

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table

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students

Question 15

In the sentence 'The book is on the table', which word functions as a preposition?

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on

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The

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is

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table

Question 16

In the sentence 'The dog ran after the ball', which preposition indicates movement or direction?

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After

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the

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ball

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ran

Question 17

Which preposition is used to show location within something?

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in

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On

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at

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under

Question 18

In the sentence 'The meeting will be held at 3 pm', which preposition indicates a specific time?

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at

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Will

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be

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held

Question 19

Which preposition is commonly used with verbs that indicate ownership or possession?

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of

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For

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to

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with

Question 20

In the sentence 'I'm looking forward to the party', which preposition indicates anticipation or expectation?

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to

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I'm

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looking

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forward

Question 21

Which preposition is used to connect two nouns that have a similar meaning?

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As

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on

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in

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from

Question 22

In the sentence 'The car drove past the house', which preposition indicates proximity but not contact?

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past

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Drove

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house

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the

Question 23

Which preposition is commonly used with verbs that involve movement or change?

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To

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for

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in

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of

Question 24

In the sentence 'The bus stopped at the station', which preposition indicates a precise or specific location?

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at

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The

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stopped

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station

Question 25

Which word in the following list is NOT a preposition?

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But

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On

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After

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Under

Question 26

Select the correct preposition to complete the sentence: The book is _____ the table.

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On

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From

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At

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In

Question 27

Which preposition indicates a location above something?

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Over

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Under

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In

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Between

Question 28

Choose the sentence that uses the preposition 'of' correctly:

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The book is of good quality.

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The book is of the table.

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The book is on the table.

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The book is in the table.

Question 29

Choose the correct preposition to complete the sentence: The cat jumped _____ the fence.

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Over

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Into

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Across

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Through

Question 30

Which of the following sentences demonstrates the correct use of the preposition 'to'?

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I went to the store with my friend.

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I went at the store with my friend.

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I went on the store with my friend.

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I went in the store with my friend.

Question 31

What is the primary function of prepositions in a sentence?

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To show the relationship between words

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To change the form of words

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To indicate the order of events

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To have no impact on sentence meaning

Question 32

Which preposition correctly completes the sentence: The cat is sleeping _____ the couch?

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On

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At

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In

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By

Question 33

Select the preposition that best completes the following sentence: The students had been studying _____ several hours.

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for

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in

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since

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until

Question 34

Which preposition correctly completes the sentence: The book is __ the table?

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on

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at

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in

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by

Question 35

Identify the preposition in the sentence: The students sat across from the teacher.

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across

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from

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sat

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the

Question 36

Choose the preposition that best completes the sentence: The cat jumped __ the fence.

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over

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on

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in

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above

Question 37

Which preposition should be used to complete the sentence: The painting was hanging __ the wall?

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on

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at

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in

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by

Question 38

Which of the following is NOT a preposition?

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and

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over

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in

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by

Question 39

Choose the preposition that correctly completes the sentence: The students were excited __ the upcoming field trip.

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for

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to

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at

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on

Question 40

Identify the preposition in the sentence: The teacher gave the students a test on grammar.

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on

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the

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students

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grammar

Question 41

In the sentence "The cat is sitting under the table", which word is the preposition that shows the relationship between "cat" and "table"?

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under

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is

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cat

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table

Question 42

Which preposition means "in front of"?

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before

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at

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on

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after

Question 43

Which sentence uses the preposition "of" correctly?

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The book is made of paper.

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The book is of paper.

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The paper is made of the book.

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The paper is of book.

Question 44

Which preposition indicates a location that is higher than something else?

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above

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below

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in front of

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behind

Question 45

Which preposition can be used to introduce a phrase that explains the reason for something?

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because

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so

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after

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before

Question 46

Which preposition indicates a relationship of possession?

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of

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to

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for

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with

Question 47

Where is the book located? Choose the correct preposition: The book is ______ the table.

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on

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at

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above

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in

Question 48

Who owns the car?  Choose the preposition that shows ownership: The car belongs ______ my father.

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to

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on

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in

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at

Question 49

When were you born? Choose the correct preposition: I was born ______ 1995.

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in

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for

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on

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at

Question 50

Why did you go to the store?  Choose the correct preposition: I went ______ the store to buy milk.

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to

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on

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in

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at

Question 51

How did the dog run across the street?  Choose the correct preposition: The dog ran ______ the street.

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across

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under

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over

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through

Question 52

Where is the picture hanging? Choose the correct preposition: The picture is hanging ______ the wall.

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on

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at

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in

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above

Question 53

Where are you going? Choose the correct preposition: I'm going ______ the park with my friends.

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to

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on

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at

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in

Question 54

What do you prefer?  Choose the correct preposition: I prefer coffee ______ tea.

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to

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on

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in

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at

Question 55

Where is the book located? Choose the correct preposition: The book is ______ the desk and the chair.

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between

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over

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in

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among