Compound Prepositions Quiz

What is a compound preposition?

• A preposition that is used in informal writing.

• A preposition that consists of two or more words.

• A preposition that consists of a single word.

• A preposition that is used at the beginning of a sentence.

In the sentence 'The soccer game was delayed because of rain,' what is the compound preposition?

• rain

• The soccer game

• was delayed

• because of

Which of the following is NOT a compound preposition?

• according to

• along with

• in

• aside from

What is the formal way to rephrase 'Jeffrey asked me to name some people whom I look up to'?

• Jeffrey asked me to name some people up to whom I look.

• Jeffrey asked me to name some people whom I admire.

• Jeffrey asked me to name some people whom I look.

• Jeffrey asked me to name some people whom I up to look.

Why should you avoid ending a sentence with a preposition in formal writing?

• It makes the sentence longer.

• It is considered informal.

• It is difficult to understand.

• It is grammatically incorrect.

Which sentence is an example of awkward construction?

• Jeffrey asked me to name some people whom I look up to.

• Jeffrey asked me to name some people up to whom I look.

• Jeffrey asked me to name some people whom I admire.

• Jeffrey asked me to name some people whom I like.

What should you do if rearranging a sentence with a preposition results in awkward construction?

• Add more prepositions.

• Reword the sentence to avoid such expressions.

• Leave it as it is.

• Use a different verb.

What is the purpose of the practice section in the video?

• To test knowledge of compound prepositions.

• To discuss informal writing.

• To introduce new prepositions.

• To learn about verbs.

What should you do to learn more about other parts of speech?

• Ask a friend.

• Watch the video again.

• Check out the playlist 'The parts of speech!'

• Read a grammar book.

What is the sign-off message from the video?

• Stay Grammarous!

• Goodbye!

• See you later!

• Take care!