The meeting was scheduled for 10 AM but was delayed ____ technical issues.
Prepositions Quiz

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English
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10th Grade
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Hard
Khemlal Pahari
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
about
above
due to
into
Answer explanation
The correct choice is 'due to' as it correctly explains the reason for the delay in the meeting due to technical issues.
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
The bird perched ____ the tree branch.
on
beside
atop
over
Answer explanation
The correct preposition to use with 'perched' in this context is 'on.' The bird perched on the tree branch, indicating its position above the branch. 'Beside,' 'atop,' and 'over' do not convey the same relationship of the bird being directly on the branch.
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
They drove ____ the night to reach their destination.
through
over
behind
among
Answer explanation
The correct answer is 'through' because it indicates driving within the night to reach the destination. 'Over' and 'behind' do not convey the same meaning, and 'among' is not suitable in this context.
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
The book was ____ the shelf, just out of reach.
behind
under
on
above
Answer explanation
The correct answer is 'above' because the book was positioned higher than the shelf, making it just out of reach.
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
The cat jumped ____ the table to catch the mouse.
above
across
into
over
Answer explanation
The correct answer is 'over' because the cat jumped over the table to catch the mouse, indicating movement from one side to the other without touching the surface.
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
The book was placed ____ the desk.
under
on
beside
above
Answer explanation
The correct answer is 'on' because the book was positioned directly on top of the desk surface.
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
The plane flew ____ the clouds.
beside
below
above
among
Answer explanation
The correct answer is 'above' because the plane flew over the clouds, not beside, below, or among them.
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