Under, underneath, beneath and below Quiz

Many treasure hunters make a living from finding sunken ships and retrieving their treasures, some of which have been ________ the sea for centuries.

• • under

• • below

• • beneath

• • underneath

Answer explanation

beneath a surface

The villagers finally struck water when they dug their well to 20 feet _____ ground level

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• • below

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• • underneath

Answer explanation

In a straight line, so same plane. It gives the idea of moving to the lower level.

Mike, I know that somewhere _______ all this mess is the floor of your room. Please clean up so I can vacuum.

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• beneath

• • underneath

• • all are acceptable

Answer explanation

All show a relationship of levels between floor and mess.

The orchestra performed magically _________ the direction of the genius conductor.

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• • below

• • beneath

• beneath

Answer explanation

under a situation (direction)

Frank dropped his keys _________ the car and had to lie on his stomach to get them out.

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• • below

• beneath

• • underneath

Answer explanation

general area, not touching, but not much space between the two things (keys and car) / Or directly under the car

The politician felt that the reporter's question was _________ contempt and so refused to answer.

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• • below

• beneath

• • underneath

Answer explanation

"beneath contempt": so bad that doesn't deserve attention

The napkin should never be placed next to the silverware but rather ________ it.

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• • below

• beneath

• • underneath

Answer explanation

Two things touching. More formal situation, but no need to emphasize.

Jack was told he couldn't fight because he was ________weight and would need to gain at least 10 pounds for that class.

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• beneath

• • below

• • underneath

Answer explanation

underweight (one word)

__________ the mask of confidence, Kerry was actually quite nervous about the results.

• • Under

• • Below

• • Beneath

• • Underneath

Answer explanation

beneath an appearance

No longer able to stand up to the pressure he was _________, Justin finally agreed to sell the land.

• • below

• • under

• • undrneath

• • beneath

Answer explanation

under pressure