Grammar Quiz 33

Grammar Quiz 33 — Prepositions: 15 Preposition Usage Questions

Test your understanding of English prepositions with this focused quiz on correct preposition usage.

About This Prepositions Quiz

Welcome to Grammar Quiz 33, a specialized assessment featuring 15 carefully crafted questions designed to test your mastery of English prepositions - one of the most challenging aspects of English grammar that requires memorization of specific collocations.

Whether you're preparing for language exams, refining your academic writing, or improving your everyday communication, this quiz will help you master the correct preposition usage with nouns, adjectives, and verbs in various contexts.

After completing the quiz, you'll receive instant scoring along with detailed explanations for each question. These explanations not only identify the correct answers but also clarify the specific preposition collocations and fixed expressions.

QUIZ FEATURES

• 15 preposition questions
• Instant scoring system
• Detailed explanations
• Various preposition types

Pay close attention to preposition collocations and fixed expressions as you work through these preposition challenges.

Explanations

Q1. She has a talent ____ playing the piano.

Correct answer: for

in - incorrect; "talent in" is not the standard collocation

to - incorrect; "talent to" would require an infinitive, not a gerund

with - incorrect; "talent with" suggests using a tool, not an activity

for - correct: "talent for" is the standard collocation with activities and skills

Q2. I'm not very good ____ remembering names.

Correct answer: at

in - incorrect; "good in" is used for subjects or fields, not skills

for - incorrect; "good for" means beneficial or suitable for something

on - incorrect; "good on" is not a standard collocation for skills

at - correct: "good at" is used with skills, activities, and abilities

Q3. The company is ____ the verge of bankruptcy.

Correct answer: on

at - incorrect; "at the verge" is not the standard expression

in - incorrect; "in the verge" is grammatically incorrect

by - incorrect; "by the verge" doesn't convey the intended meaning

on - correct: "on the verge of" is a fixed expression meaning very close to something happening

Q4. He was absent ____ work yesterday.

Correct answer: from

to - incorrect; "absent to" suggests direction, not missing from a place

in - incorrect; "absent in" would mean present somewhere else

off - incorrect; "absent off" is not a standard collocation

from - correct: "absent from" means not present at a place or event

Q5. The results were ____ all expectations.

Correct answer: beyond

top - incorrect; "top all expectations" is not a standard expression

high - incorrect; "high all expectations" is grammatically incorrect

up - incorrect; "up all expectations" doesn't convey the intended meaning

beyond - correct: "beyond all expectations" means much better than expected

Q6. She has a reputation ____ being strict.

Correct answer: for

of - incorrect; while sometimes used informally, "reputation of" is less common

as - incorrect; "reputation as" is used with nouns, not gerunds

with - incorrect; "reputation with" suggests relationship with someone

for - correct: "reputation for" is the standard collocation with characteristics or behaviors

Q7. The book provides insight ____ the artist's life.

Correct answer: into

at - incorrect; "insight at" is not a standard collocation

on - incorrect; "insight on" is sometimes used but less formal

for - incorrect; "insight for" suggests purpose or benefit

into - correct: "insight into" is the standard collocation meaning understanding about something

Q8. There's been an increase ____ violent crime.

Correct answer: in

on - incorrect; "increase on" is used for percentages over previous amounts

for - incorrect; "increase for" suggests purpose or benefit

with - incorrect; "increase with" suggests correlation with something else

in - correct: "increase in" is used with the thing that is increasing

Q9. He has no respect ____ authority.

Correct answer: for

to - incorrect; "respect to" is used in "with respect to" meaning regarding

with - incorrect; "respect with" is not a standard collocation

against - incorrect; "respect against" would mean opposition

for - correct: "respect for" is the standard collocation with people, ideas, or institutions

Q10. She was acquitted ____ all charges.

Correct answer: of

from - incorrect; "acquitted from" is occasionally used but less standard

with - incorrect; "acquitted with" suggests accompaniment

for - incorrect; "acquitted for" suggests reason or purpose

of - correct: "acquitted of" is the legal collocation for being declared not guilty

Q11. She was blamed ____ the mistake.

Correct answer: for

on - incorrect; "blamed on" is used with the person being blamed

about - incorrect; "blamed about" is not a standard collocation

with - incorrect; "blamed with" suggests accompaniment

for - correct: "blamed for" is used with the thing that caused the blame

Q12. He is married ____ a lawyer.

Correct answer: to

with - incorrect; "married with" is used for having children, not the spouse

at - incorrect; "married at" refers to the location of marriage

by - incorrect; "married by" refers to the person officiating

to - correct: "married to" is used with the spouse in a marriage

Q13. We are dependent ____ electricity.

Correct answer: on

in - incorrect; "dependent in" is not a standard collocation

of - incorrect; "dependent of" is grammatically incorrect

with - incorrect; "dependent with" suggests accompaniment

on - correct: "dependent on" is the standard collocation for reliance

Q14. She congratulated me ____ my success.

Correct answer: on

in - incorrect; "congratulated in" is not a standard collocation

at - incorrect; "congratulated at" refers to location

about - incorrect; "congratulated about" is occasionally used but less formal

on - correct: "congratulated on" is the standard collocation for achievements

Q15. The teacher was pleased ____ the students' progress.

Correct answer: at

in - incorrect; "pleased in" suggests being pleased while inside something

for - incorrect; "pleased for" means happy on someone else's behalf

on - incorrect; "pleased on" is not a standard collocation

at - correct: "pleased at" is used with specific achievements or results

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