Articles Preposition and Phrases Quiz

Read the sentence and identify which article is incorrect: He glanced at the newspaper, then picked up an umbrella and stepped into a rain.

1. a (before "rain")
2. an (before "umbrella")
3. the
4. None of these

Answer: (a) a (before "rain")

Identify the kind of preposition used in the sentence below: Sentence: The sculpture stood proudly among the relics of a forgotten civilization.

1. preposition of time
2. preposition of place
3. preposition of reason
4. preposition of manner

Answer: (b) preposition of place

Choose the sentence that contains two prepositional phrases:

1. The girl with the golden hair smiled.
2. They hid under the table during the storm.
3. He climbed up and over the fence.
4. She looked outside the window and waved.

Answer: (b) They hid under the table during the storm.

Fill in the blanks: During ___ hour-long documentary on ___ endangered species, the narrator emphasized the role of conservation.

1. an, a
2. a, an
3. the, a
4. an, no article

Answer: (d) an, no article

Rewrite the sentence using the correct prepositional phrase: Incorrect sentence: In despite of repeated warnings, the expedition team advanced into restricted territory.

1. Despite of repeated warnings, the expedition team advanced into the restricted territory.
2. In regard to repeated warnings, the expedition team advanced to the restricted territory.
3. Despite repeated warnings, the expedition team advanced with the restricted territory.
4. In spite of repeated warnings, the expedition team advanced into restricted territory.

Answer: (d) In spite of repeated warnings, the expedition team advanced into restricted territory.

Fill in the blanks with appropriate prepositions: The book was dedicated ___ his mentor, focused ___ resilience, and concluded ___ a note of hope.

1. to, on, with
2. for, about, in
3. at, in, on
4. to, about, by

Answer: (a) to, on, with

Choose the grammatically accurate and contextually elegant sentence.

1. A heirloom was discovered buried beneath the estate.
2. He is pursuing an MBA at a prestigious institute in Singapore.
3. The Mount Kilimanjaro attracts many adventurous travellers.
4. She bought an European antique vase at the auction.

Answer: (b) He is pursuing an MBA at a prestigious institute in Singapore.

Read the following and choose the grammatically correct version of the passage below: Incorrect version: During an expedition, I encountered an elephant and a eagle in the heart of jungle. Elephant remained composed, but eagle soared off abruptly.

1. During an expedition, I encountered a elephant and an eagle in heart of a jungle. The elephant remained composed, but the eagle soared off abruptly.
2. During an expedition, I encountered the elephant and eagle in the heart of a jungle. Elephant remained composed, but eagle soared abruptly.
3. During an expedition, I encountered an elephant and an eagle in the heart of the jungle. The elephant remained composed, but the eagle soared off abruptly.
4. During the expedition, I encountered an elephant and the eagle in a heart of jungle. The elephant remained composed, but the eagle soared abruptly.

Answer: (c) During an expedition, I encountered an elephant and an eagle in the heart of the jungle. The elephant remained composed, but the eagle soared off abruptly.

Which sentence contains a correct prepositional phrase?

1. The athlete ran with full speed regardless from the pain.
2. She applied to the position in behalf of her colleague.
3. The speech was cancelled owing for the weather conditions.
4. We will proceed in accordance with the revised guidelines.

Answer: (d) We will proceed in accordance with the revised guidelines.

Read the sentence below. It contains three prepositions, but one is incorrect. Choose the option that correctly rewrites the sentence by replacing the incorrect preposition. Sentence: In accordance with the company’s policy, she responded to the complaint, apologized by email, and assured the client of a prompt resolution.

1. In accordance with the company’s policy, she responded to the complaint, apologised through email, and assured the client for a prompt resolution.
2. In accordance with the company’s policy, she responded at the complaint, apologised on email, and assured the client of a prompt resolution.
3. In accordance with the company’s policy, she responded to the complaint, apologised via email, and assured the client of a prompt resolution.
4. In accordance with the company’s policy, she responded for the complaint, apologised by email, and assured the client of a prompt resolution.

Answer: (c) In accordance with the company’s policy, she responded to the complaint, apologised via email, and assured the client of a prompt resolution.