Understanding Prepositions

What is the primary function of a preposition in a sentence?

• To connect clauses

• To show the relationship between nouns and other words

• To express emotions

• To form questions

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

• Under

• Before

• Across

• Beside

Which preposition would you use to indicate a location?

• Above

• During

• Until

• Since

How can you differentiate a preposition from a conjunction?

• A conjunction is always followed by a verb

• A preposition connects two independent clauses

• A conjunction is always at the beginning of a sentence

• A preposition is always followed by a noun or pronoun

Which of the following is a complex preposition?

• In front of

• On

• With

• By

What is the primary function of a preposition in a sentence?

• To describe a noun

• To indicate a relationship between elements

• To express an action

• To modify a verb

Which of the following is an example of a preposition?

• Beautiful

• Under

• Run

• Quickly

How can context help in understanding the role of a preposition?

• By showing how it connects elements

• By providing a definition

• By explaining its etymology

• By listing synonyms

Which sentence correctly uses a preposition?

• She quickly the book.

• He is the tallest in the class.

• They run fast.

• The cat sleeps.

In the sentence 'The book is on the table', what is the preposition?

• Book

• Is

• On

• Table