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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