Grammar Quiz 50

Grammar Quiz 50 — Prepositions Practice

Test your understanding of English prepositions by selecting the correct option to complete each sentence.

About This Grammar Quiz

Welcome to Grammar Quiz 50, a multiple-choice assessment with 15 questions testing various English prepositions.

Select the correct preposition to complete each sentence. Pay attention to verb-preposition combinations and proper usage.

QUIZ FEATURES

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

Explanations

He speaks five languages, but he's most fluent in Spanish.

Correct answer: in

The adjective "fluent" is followed by the preposition "in" when referring to languages. "At," "on," and "to" are not used with "fluent."

The conference was postponed due to unforeseen circumstances.

Correct answer: due to

"Due to" means because of and is followed by a noun phrase. "Because" needs a clause, "due" alone is incomplete, and "to" is incorrect in this context.

She's brilliant at finding creative solutions under pressure.

Correct answer: at

We use "brilliant at" when referring to skills or abilities. "By," "on," and "to" are not used with "brilliant" in this context.

The email was intended for internal distribution only.

Correct answer: for

The verb "intended" is followed by "for" when indicating purpose or destination. "To," "at," and "with" are not used with "intended" in this context.

He was removed from the position for misconduct.

Correct answer: for

We use "for" to indicate the reason for an action. "From," "because," and "due" are not used in this context with "removed."

We were caught completely off guard by the announcement.

Correct answer: off

The expression "caught off guard" means surprised or unprepared. "Under," "at," and "on" are not used in this idiom.

There's been a noticeable decline in his performance lately.

Correct answer: in

We use "decline in" when referring to a decrease in quality or level. "Of," "to," and "from" are not used with "decline" in this context.

He's never been comfortable speaking to large audiences.

Correct answer: to

We use "speaking to" when addressing people. "With," "in," "front," and "on" are not used in this context with audiences.

The painting was attributed to a lesser-known artist.

Correct answer: to

The verb "attributed" is followed by "to" when indicating who created something. "For," "by," and "with" are not used with "attributed" in this context.

She finally succeeded in winning the board's approval.

Correct answer: in

The verb "succeeded" is followed by "in" when indicating what was achieved. "For," "on," and "to" are not used with "succeeded" in this context.

The project failed due to poor communication.

Correct answer: due to

"Due to" means because of and is the correct phrase here. "Because" and "since" need clauses, and "for" is not used in this context.

He's interested in learning foreign languages.

Correct answer: in

The adjective "interested" is followed by the preposition "in." "On," "to," and "for" are not used with "interested."

The book consists of ten chapters.

Correct answer: of

The verb "consists" is followed by "of" when listing components. "From," "in," and "on" are not used with "consists" in this context.

She insisted on paying the bill herself.

Correct answer: on

The verb "insist" is followed by "on" when indicating what someone is determined to do. "For," "to," and "by" are not used with "insisted" in this context.

The success of the show depends on good teamwork.

Correct answer: on

The verb "depends" is followed by "on." "From," "in," and "to" are not used with "depends" in this context.

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