Grade 8 Prepositions Quiz

Identify the preposition in the following sentence: The cat is sitting on the table.

• beside

• through

• under

• on

Explain the relationship shown by the preposition 'under' in the sentence: The book is under the table.

• Location

• Time

• Possession

• Cause

Explain the relationship shown by the preposition 'between' in the sentence: The ball is between the two trees.

• Distance between the trees

• Position on the left

• Connection with the trees

• Position in the middle

Choose the correct preposition to complete the sentence: The keys are ______ the drawer.

• under

• on

• beside

• in

Choose the correct preposition to complete the sentence: The movie starts ______ 7 o'clock.

• in

• at

• on

• over

Identify the prepositional phrase in the following sentence: The girl with the red hat is my friend.

• on top of the mountain

• between the two trees

• with the red hat

• under the blue sky

Identify the prepositional phrase in the following sentence: The dog ran across the street.

• across the street

• beside the river

• under the table

• inside the house

Use a preposition in a time expression to complete the sentence: The party starts ______ 8 PM.

• at

• on

• over

• in

Use a preposition in a time expression to complete the sentence: The class ends ______ 3:30 PM.

• at

• over

• on

• in