Grammar Quiz 42 — Prepositions and Sentence Structure
Test your understanding of English prepositions and sentence structure by selecting the correct option to complete each sentence.
About This Prepositions Quiz
Welcome to Grammar Quiz 42, a multiple-choice assessment with 15 questions testing your knowledge of English prepositions and sentence structure.
Select the correct word or phrase to complete each sentence. Pay attention to preposition usage, sentence structure, and proper grammar.
QUIZ FEATURES
- 15 multiple-choice questions
- Instant scoring
- Detailed explanations
- Preposition practice
Explanations
You are younger than me.
Correct answer: than
The correct preposition for comparisons is "than." We use "than" after comparative adjectives like "younger."
Take care of your parents.
Correct answer: of
The phrasal verb "take care of" means to look after or be responsible for someone. "Of" is the correct preposition in this expression.
She had married him last year.
Correct answer: none
The verb "marry" is typically used without a preposition when followed by a direct object. We say "marry someone" not "marry to someone" or "marry with someone." The correct form is simply "She married him last year" or "She had married him last year."
You should be ashamed of yourself.
Correct answer: of
The adjective "ashamed" is followed by the preposition "of." This is a fixed expression in English.
He is to blame.
Correct answer: to
The expression "to be to blame" is a fixed phrase meaning to be responsible for something bad that happened. No preposition is used before "blame."
I am at fault.
Correct answer: at
The expression "at fault" is a fixed phrase meaning to be responsible for a mistake or problem. "At" is the correct preposition in this idiom.
I prefer studying at night.
Correct answer: at
The preposition "at" is used with specific times of day, including "night," "noon," and "midnight."
The Earth is revolving around the Sun.
Correct answer: around
"Around" is the correct preposition to indicate circular movement. "Surround" is a verb, not a preposition.
I have seen my parents.
Correct answer: my parents
The verb "see" is typically used without a preposition when followed by a direct object. No preposition is needed before "my parents."
Does it make any difference to you?
Correct answer: to
The expression "make a difference to someone" is a fixed phrase. "To" is the correct preposition in this context.
He is famous for his kindness.
Correct answer: for
The adjective "famous" is followed by the preposition "for" when indicating the reason for someone's fame.
The book was written by J.K. Rowling.
Correct answer: by
In passive voice constructions, "by" is used to indicate the agent or doer of the action.
We arrived at the airport on time.
Correct answer: at
The preposition "at" is used with specific locations or points. "Arrive at" is used for buildings, stations, airports, etc.
He is interested in learning new languages.
Correct answer: in
The adjective "interested" is followed by the preposition "in." This is a fixed combination in English.
The teacher divided the class into four groups.
Correct answer: into
The verb "divide" is followed by "into" when indicating the parts or groups something is separated into.
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