Prepositions Quiz

February 27, 2023 -

Fill in the blanks.

1. Public apathy can lead …………………. bad governance.

at

to

for

Correct! Wrong!

2. The shy child sat apart ………………………… the other children.

of

from

by

Correct! Wrong!

3. A man is known …………………….. the company he keeps.

of

by

with

Correct! Wrong!

4. Dark clouds appeared ……………………… the horizon.

in

on

at

Correct! Wrong!

5. The responsibilities related ……………………… parenthood were discussed at the meeting.

for

to

of

Correct! Wrong!

6. Has he been apprised ………………………… his right to remain silent?

for

of

with

Correct! Wrong!

7. I don’t have words to express my appreciation ……………………… your help.

for

to

with

Correct! Wrong!

8. His whole approach ………………………. the problem was wrong.

at

to

for

Correct! Wrong!

9. A short dress is inappropriate …………………………. a formal occasion like this.

to

for

of

Correct! Wrong!

10. The prospect ……………………….. major surgery made him apprehensive.

for

of

to

Correct! Wrong!

11. There is a noticeable difference ………………………… the two cars.

to

between

for

Correct! Wrong!

12. What is your appraisal ……………………….. the situation?

for

of

with

Correct! Wrong!

Answers

Public apathy can lead to bad governance.
The shy child sat apart from the other children.
A man is known by the company he keeps.
Dark clouds appeared on the horizon.
The responsibilities related to parenthood were discussed at the meeting.
Has he been apprised of his right to remain silent?
I don’t have words to express my appreciation for your help.
His whole approach to the problem was wrong.
A short dress is inappropriate for a formal occasion like this.
The prospect of major surgery made him apprehensive.
There is a noticeable difference between the two cars.
What is your appraisal of the situation?