Grammar Prepositions Quiz

The reclusive cat is surreptitiously hiding _______ the antique mahogany table.

• a) under

• b) between

• c) behind

• d) on

The punctual train is scheduled to arrive _______ precisely 5:30 PM.

• a) at

• b) on

• c) in

• d) by

I serendipitously discovered my misplaced keys _______ the luxurious sofa cushions.

• a) between

• b) among

• c) in

• d) on

With elegance, she gently placed the exquisitely wrapped gift _______ the plush bed.

• a) above

• b) upon

• c) over

• d) under

The leather-bound tome is meticulously arranged _______ the highest tier of the antique bookshelf.

• a) between

• b) under

• c) on

• d) over

The delicate butterfly gracefully landed _______ the velvety petals of the resplendent crimson flower.

• a) in

• b) above

• c) between

• d) through

We will be elated to rendezvous with you _______ the verdant oasis of the city park.

• a) at

• b) in

• c) on

• d) under

The intrepid dog agilely leaped _______ the aged picket fence in pursuit of the agile squirrel.

• a) under

• b) above

• c) over

• d) between

The dainty porcelain cup is impeccably nestled _______ the delicate porcelain saucer.

• a) above

• b) under

• c) between

• d) in

Identify the gerund in the sentence: "I enjoy __________ novels in my free time."

• a) reading

• b) read

• c) to read

• d) reads