Prepositions Quiz

What do prepositions show in a sentence?

• The subject of the sentence

• Relationships between words

• The tense of the verb

• The main verb

Which of the following is an example of a preposition of time?

• Under

• Across

• At

• Between

What is a prepositional phrase?

• A phrase that contains a verb

• A phrase that describes a noun

• A phrase that includes a preposition and its object

• A phrase that starts with a conjunction

Which of the following is NOT a type of preposition mentioned?

• Prepositions of place

• Prepositions of time

• Prepositions of emotion

• Prepositions of direction

Can you end a sentence with a preposition?

• Only in questions

• No, it's always incorrect

• Yes, it's perfectly fine

• Only in informal writing

What is an example of a preposition of direction?

• Through

• In

• At

• Before

Which of the following phrases is an example of a collocation?

• In a park

• At noon

• Under the table

• By chance

What is the object of a preposition?

• The subject of the sentence

• The adjective describing the noun

• The main verb in the sentence

• The noun that follows the preposition

Which preposition is used to indicate possession?

• By

• With

• For

• Of

What is a common mistake involving prepositions?

• Ending a sentence with a preposition

• Using prepositions in the wrong tense

• Using too many prepositions

• Using prepositions without nouns