Prepositions Quiz

Which prepositional phrase provides additional context about time in the sentence below? The conference will conclude at 6 p.m. following the final keynote speech.

1. at 6 p.m.
2. following the final keynote speech
3. The conference will conclude
4. the final keynote speech

Answer: (b) following the final keynote speech

What type of prepositional phrase is the bold phrase? The explorers set up camp along the riverbank.

1. adjective phrase
2. adverb phrase
3. noun phrase
4. appositive phrase

Answer: (b) adverb phrase

What type of prepositional phrase is the bold phrase? The library is situated in the heart of the city, surrounded by cafes and shops.

1. compound prepositional phrase
2. adverb phrase
3. adjective phrase
4. prepositional phrase with an embedded clause

Answer: (a) compound prepositional phrase

Identify the odd one out.

1. The mansion on the hill is a historic landmark.
2. The gentleman in the tuxedo looked impeccable.
3. The children at the amusement park were overjoyed.
4. She approached with elegance and poise.

Answer: (d) She approached with elegance and poise.

Fill in the Blank with a Compound Prepositional Phrase Sentence: The explorers ventured _________ the dense jungle and the ancient ruins they had heard legends about.

1. beyond the shadows of
2. along the banks of
3. inside the heart of
4. through the mist of

Answer: (c) inside the heart of

Fill in the blanks with appropriate prepositional phrases: The diplomat spoke __________ the interests of the nation and urged cooperation __________ the spirit of unity.

1. on behalf of, in the name of
2. for the benefit of, by the means of
3. with regard to, across the framework of
4. within the context of, under the impression of

Answer: (a) on behalf of, in the name of

Complete the sentence with suitable prepositional phrases: The climbers rested __________ the base of the mountain and began their ascent __________ the early hours of dawn.

1. near the bottom of, under the cover of
2. below the summit of, amidst the quiet of
3. at the foot of, in the stillness of
4. on the slope of, during the break of

Answer: (c) at the foot of, in the stillness of

Complete the sentence by choosing the correct option containing prepositional phrases. The artwork was displayed ___ the corner ___ the gallery’s main room.

1. in the vicinity of, by the side of
2. at the far end of, near the entrance of
3. over the platform of, under the lighting of
4. across the hall of, into the light of

Answer: (b) at the far end of, near the entrance of

Match the sentences in Column A with the correct kinds of prepositions in Column B: Column A Column B 1 The ancient scroll was discovered beneath the crumbling ruins. a Preposition of cause 2 The debate continued relentlessly throughout the evening. b Preposition of direction 3 The eagle soared majestically above the towering mountains. c Preposition of manner 4 She painted the portrait with meticulous precision. d Preposition of time 5 The festival was postponed owing to the severe weather. e Preposition of place

1. 1-e, 2-d, 3-b, 4-c, 5-a
2. 1-c, 2-d, 3-e, 4-b, 5-a
3. 1-e, 2-b, 3-c, 4-d, 5-a
4. 1-a, 2-d, 3-c, 4-b, 5-e

Answer: (a) 1-e, 2-d, 3-b, 4-c, 5-a

Replace the bold prepositional phrase with one carrying the opposite meaning. The caravan travelled through the narrow mountain pass.

1. beyond the narrow mountain pass
2. outside the narrow mountain pass
3. a top the narrow mountain pass
4. around the narrow mountain pass

Answer: (d) around the narrow mountain pass