Prepositions Quiz

January 9, 2023 -

Fill in the blanks with an appropriate preposition.

1. Her husband died ………………….. the war.

on

in

at

Correct! Wrong!

2. I haven’t written an answer …………………….. his letter.

for

to

toward

Correct! Wrong!

3. She was unaware …………………….. his financial problems.

about

of

from

Correct! Wrong!

4. The stubborn mayor finally consented …………………. a talk with the strike leaders.

for

to

with

Correct! Wrong!

5. I couldn’t determine the reason …………………… her actions.

of

for

with

Correct! Wrong!

6. Lack of education is usually a detriment …………………. a good career.

for

to

of

Correct! Wrong!

7. His diffidence keeps him ………………………. making friends.

of

from

with

Correct! Wrong!

8. There is a difference ……………………… asking and demanding.

with

between

among

Correct! Wrong!

9. You should vacuum the carpet regularly to keep it free ……………………… dirt.

with

of

from

Correct! Wrong!

10. Any refusal to meet their demands will result ……………………… dire consequences.

of

in

at

Correct! Wrong!

11. She drove directly ……………………. school.

to

into

at

Correct! Wrong!

12. His experience at the job put him …………………………. an advantage.

in

at

on

Correct! Wrong!

Answers

Her husband died in the war.
I haven’t written an answer to his letter.
She was unaware of his financial problems.
The stubborn mayor finally consented to a talk with the strike leaders.
I couldn’t determine the reason for her actions.
Lack of education is usually a detriment to a good career.
His diffidence keeps him from making friends.
There is a difference between asking and demanding.
You should vacuum the carpet regularly to keep it free of dirt.
Any refusal to meet their demands will result in dire consequences.
She drove directly to school.
His experience at the job put him at an advantage.