Prepositions Quiz

"The phone is ____ the rack."

Use the correct simple preposition.

Answer explanation

Prepositions are words that indicate the relation between elements in a sentence.

Simple prepositions are single-word prepositions like in, at, and on.

• True

• False

"He is standing __________ the door."

Choose the correct preposition:

• On

• By

• In

• Across

"Mark sat on the sofa."

The simple preposition is ___.

"Giselle tripped on the floor."

Correct the sentence:

The preposition 'to' is used to show direction, while for indicates purpose.

• True

• False

Identify the correct usage of the preposition:

• This gift is for you.

• This gift is to you.

Answer explanation

The preposition "for" indicates a purpose, an intended goal, an object, or a recipient of a perception, desire, or activity.

Double prepositions are formed by combining two simple prepositions.

• True

• False

The character came out of the blue. the double preposition is __________.

Compound prepositions often consist of prepositions combined with other words, like according to or in spite of.

• True

• False

Answer explanation

They are not formed by two single prepositions, but they are usually formed by prefixing a preposition to nouns, adjectives, or adverbs.