Grammar Quiz 40

Grammar Quiz 40 — Prepositions and Sentence Structure

Test your understanding of English prepositions and sentence structure by selecting the correct sentence in each set.

About This Prepositions Quiz

Welcome to Grammar Quiz 40, a multiple-choice assessment with 15 questions testing your knowledge of English prepositions and sentence structure.

Select the grammatically correct sentence from each set of options. Pay attention to preposition usage, sentence structure, and proper grammar.

QUIZ FEATURES

• 15 multiple-choice questions
• Instant scoring
• Detailed explanations
• Preposition practice

Explanations

She invited me to dinner.

Correct answer: She invited me to dinner.

The preposition "to" is used with "invite" when referring to an event or activity. We say "invite someone to" something.

I was born in California.

Correct answer: I was born in California.

The preposition "in" is used with cities, states, and countries. We say "born in" a place.

You should look into the matter.

Correct answer: You should look into the matter.

The phrasal verb "look into" means to investigate or examine something carefully.

I was tired of your rubbish talk.

Correct answer: I was tired of your rubbish talk.

The correct preposition with "tired" is "of" when expressing fatigue or annoyance with something.

Pour some more milk into the jug.

Correct answer: Pour some more milk into the jug.

The preposition "into" indicates movement from outside to inside a container.

The stone came over me.

Correct answer: The stone came over me.

"Came over" is the correct phrasal verb meaning to move toward someone or something.

Wipe the dust off the table.

Correct answer: Wipe the dust off the table.

"off" indicates the source or origin of something being removed.

He is older than I.

Correct answer: He is older than I.

"Than" is the correct conjunction used in comparative structures. "Then" refers to time.

He has lived in New York for two years.

Correct answer: He has lived in New York for two years.

"For" is used with periods of time, while "since" is used with specific points in time.

She divided the cake into six equal parts.

Correct answer: She divided the cake into six equal parts.

"Into" is used when something is divided or separated into parts or pieces.

He is confident of his success.

Correct answer: He is confident of his success.

The correct preposition with "confident" is "of" when referring to something specific.

She divided the chocolate among her friends.

Correct answer: She divided the chocolate among her friends.

"Among" is used when referring to three or more people or things, while "between" is for two.

We strolled in the park, enjoying the flowers.

Correct answer: We strolled in the park, enjoying the flowers.

The preposition "in" is used for enclosed spaces like parks, while "on" is used for surfaces.

The keys are kept in the drawer for safekeeping.

Correct answer: The keys are kept in the drawer for safekeeping.

"In" is used for enclosed spaces like drawers, cabinets, and rooms.

She is married to a doctor.

Correct answer: She is married to a doctor.

The correct preposition with "married" is "to" when referring to the person one is married to.

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