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Prepositions

Description: Test yourself. See if you know what preposition is needed with each of the words in the exercise. This is the second part of the series in prepositions. Do check the first part also(Prepositions-1) also.
Number of Questions: 25
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Tags: Preposition English Grammar Prepositions and Prepositional Phrases Letter E Prepositions with Adjectives, Verbs or Nouns
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Directions: Fill in the blank with the most appropriate preposition.

I didn't take part _____ the meeting.

  1. into

  2. to

  3. in


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

“To take part in” means “to participate in “which is best conveyed in the given sentence. Hence, (3) is the correct answer.

Directions: Fill in the blank with the most appropriate preposition.

You remind me _____ your brother.

  1. to

  2. of

  3. from


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

“Remind of” means “to make one remember“. This meaning is conveyed in the given sentence. Hence, (2) is the correct answer.

Directions: Fill in the blank with the most appropriate preposition.

Who’s responsible _____ security?

  1. for

  2. to

  3. by


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

“Responsible for” means “to be the cause of “which is conveyed in the given sentence. Hence, (1) is the correct answer.

Directions: Fill in the blank with the most appropriate preposition.

I’m reading a novel _____ George Elliot.

  1. from

  2. by

  3. to


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

“By” in the given sentence is a preposition and it stands for “to have been written”. Hence, (2) is the correct answer.

Directions: Fill in the blank with the most appropriate preposition.

_____ my opinion you're wrong.

  1. In

  2. From

  3. By


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

”In my opinion” means “according to me”. Hence, (1) is the correct answer.

Directions: Fill in the blank with the most appropriate preposition.

Could you translate this _____ French?

  1. to

  2. into

  3. in


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

“To translate into” means “to write from one language into another“. Hence, (2) is the correct answer.

Directions: Fill in the blank with the most appropriate preposition.

I love walking _____ the rain.

  1. in

  2. into

  3. on


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

“To walk in” means “to stroll with slow steps”. So in the given sentence, (1) is the correct answer.

Directions: Fill in the blank with the most appropriate preposition.

That's just typical _____ you.

  1. for

  2. to

  3. of


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

“To be typical of” means 'to be of a special kind”. This is best conveyed by using “of”. Hence, (3) is the correct answer.

Directions: Fill in the blank with the most appropriate preposition.

The answer's _____ page 22.

  1. at

  2. in

  3. on


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

“On” is the correct preposition and as used in the given sentence, it means“ to find a meaning or an answer on a particular page”. Here the answer is placed on the surface of a sheet of paper. Hence, (3) is the correct answer.

Directions: Fill in the blank with the most appropriate preposition.

Don't talk _____ that silly voice.

  1. into

  2. by

  3. in


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

One talks ”in a certain type of voice.

Directions: Fill in the blank with the most appropriate preposition.

Who's the man _____ the picture?

  1. into

  2. in

  3. to


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

”To be in the picture “ means “shown in the picture”.

Directions: Fill in the blank with the most appropriate preposition.

Why don't you take Tinu _____ the cinema?

  1. at

  2. to

  3. into


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

“To take to” is an idiom which means “to take somebody in company” which is best conveyed in the given sentence. Hence, (2) is the correct answer.

Directions: Fill in the blank with the most appropriate preposition.

We usually meet _____ the pub.

  1. at

  2. on

  3. to


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

“To meet at” is an idiom which means “to be at a particular place / point “This is best conveyed in the (1) option.

Directions: Fill in the blank with the most appropriate preposition.

I went _____ France to see my father.

  1. into

  2. to

  3. in


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

“To go to” is an idiom which means to “to see” which is conveyed in the given sentence. Hence, (2) is the correct answer.

Directions: Fill in the blank with the most appropriate preposition.

Your key's _____ the reception desk.

  1. on

  2. in

  3. at

  4. upon


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

”At” is a locational preposition which in the given sentence means “that the key can be found there (at the reception). Hence, (3) is the correct answer.

Directions: Fill in the blank with the most appropriate preposition.

Promise you'll write _____ me every day.

  1. by

  2. to

  3. through


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

”To write to” is an idiom which means “to pen down to “which is conveyed in the given sentence. Hence, (2) is the correct answer.

Directions: Fill in the blank with the most appropriate preposition.

I've spent the day _____ Delhi.

  1. at

  2. in

  3. into


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The preposition “in” is used for “larger areas or places “. So in this sentence, ”in” is best suited for “Delhi”. Hence, (2) is the correct answer.

Directions: Fill in the blank with the most appropriate preposition.

When you smile _____ me like that I'll do anything for you.

  1. to

  2. at

  3. by


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

“To smile at” is an idiom which means “to give an expression of happiness “which is conveyed in the given sentence. Hence, (2) is the correct answer.

Directions: Fill in the blank with the most appropriate preposition.

Can you shout out _____ Reeta and tell her it's supper time?

  1. to

  2. on

  3. up


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

”To shout out to” is an idiom which means “to inform loudly” which is conveyed in the given sentence. Hence, (1) is the correct answer.

Directions: Fill in the blank with the most appropriate preposition.

What's the easiest way to get _____ Delhi?

  1. to

  2. in

  3. on


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

”To get to” is an idiom which means “to reach or to approach” which is best conveyed in the given sentence. Hence, (1) is the correct answer.

Directions: Fill in the blank with the most appropriate preposition.

They're delivering the furniture _____ my flat on Wednesday.

  1. through

  2. up

  3. to


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

“To deliver to” is an idiom which means “to drop a thing at a notified place“. Hence, (3) is the correct answer.

Directions: Fill in the blank with the most appropriate preposition.

Let's throw snowballs _____ Mrs. Grewal.

  1. to

  2. at

  3. into


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

“To throw at” is an idiom which means “to push something / somebody towards other / others” which is conveyed in the given sentence. Hence, (2) is the correct answer.

Directions: Fill in the blank with the most appropriate preposition.

Throw the keys down _____ me and I'll let myself in.

  1. in

  2. on

  3. to


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

“To throw down to” is an idiom which means “to set in the direction of “which is conveyed in the given sentence. Hence, (3) is the correct answer.

Directions: Fill in the blank with the most appropriate preposition.

I went to see my father _____ Canada.

  1. at

  2. into

  3. in


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

“In” is a preposition which is used for “bigger / larger areas or places”. So, ”in” is used with “Canada”. Hence, (3) is the correct answer.

Directions: Fill in the blank with the most appropriate preposition.

Stop shouting _____ me.

  1. to

  2. at

  3. from


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

“To shout at” is an idiom which means “to speak with high intensity “.In the sentence, ”at” is the best option. Hence, (2) is the correct answer.

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