Meet the Preposition Quiz

Ready to dive into the world of grammar? Let's see what you've got! What do prepositions establish?

• Relationships between people

• Relationships between animals and food

• Relationships between colors

• Relationships between stuff in place and time

Answer explanation

Prepositions establish relationships between stuff in place and time, such as 'in', 'on', 'at', 'before', 'after', etc.

Let's dive into a fun grammar adventure! Can you spot the preposition in the sentence 'The box is under the hamster'?

• Box

• Is

• Under

• Hamster

Answer explanation

The correct preposition in the sentence 'The box is under the hamster' is 'under', as it shows the relationship between the box and the hamster.

Time travel alert! 🕒✨ When we say 'before', what kind of relationship are we talking about?

• Relationships in time

• Relationships in color

• Relationships in space

• Relationships in size

Answer explanation

When we say 'before', we are talking about relationships in time, not color, space, or size.

🎉 Imagine you've got a super cool hat that you wear exclusively for party times! What does the word 'at' express in the sentence 'This hat is for wearing at parties'?

• Why

• How

• Where

• When

Answer explanation

The word 'at' in the sentence 'This hat is for wearing at parties' expresses the location or place where the hat is worn, so the correct choice is 'Where'.

Guess what! 'of' is doing something special in the sentence 'That is the hat of the hamster'. What's its secret mission?

• Marking the spot

• Describing the action

• Showing who the hat belongs to

• Timing the event

Answer explanation

The word 'of' in the sentence 'That is the hat of the hamster' is showing who the hat belongs to, indicating possession.

Ready to become a preposition detective? Discover what mysteries prepositions can help you solve!

• Who, what, and why

• When, where, and how

• How, why, and what

• Which, where, and when

Answer explanation

The correct answer is 'When, where, and how' because prepositions are used to show time, place, and manner in a sentence.

Embark on a quest to find the hidden treasure! Which preposition (s) helps you locate the treasure 'between' the ancient oak trees?

• Over

• Between

• Under

• Around

Answer explanation

The prepositions 'between' and 'around' are the correct choices as they indicate the location of the treasure between the ancient oak trees.

🌟 If you're crafting a spell to fly, which preposition (s) could you use to describe moving 'through' the clouds?

• Over

• Under

• Between

• Through

Answer explanation

The correct prepositions to describe moving 'through' the clouds are 'between' and 'through'. These prepositions indicate the movement within the clouds, making them the most suitable choices for crafting a spell to fly.

Imagine you're a detective on a mission! The preposition 'behind' reveals (a)   in the clue 'The key is hidden behind the painting'.

• The reason for hiding
• The location of the key
• The time to find the key
• The way to use the key

Answer explanation

The preposition 'behind' reveals the location of the key, indicating that the key is hidden at the back of the painting.

What does the preposition 'beyond' help us understand in the phrase 'beyond the horizon'?

• A specific location

• A direction

• A distance that can't be seen

• The color of the horizon