The Preposition Quiz!
Fill in the blanks with the correct preposition.
You have 10 seconds to answer each question.
The first person to score 200 points wins a Starbucks gift card.
Please note, the explanation section is not timed.
Fill in the blanks with the correct preposition.
You have 10 seconds to answer each question.
The first person to score 200 points wins a Starbucks gift card.
Please note, the explanation section is not timed.
1. Please throw your used cups and plates ______ the green dustbin.
In
Into
"Into" and "in" refer to three-dimensional spaces. However, "into" is used with movement from one place into another.
"Into" and "in" refer to three-dimensional spaces. However, "into" is used with movement from one place into another.
2. Do ______ I ask.
Like
As
"Like" and "as" are easily confused. Use “like” when you mean “similar to” and “as” when you mean “in the same manner.”
"Like" and "as" are easily confused. Use “like” when you mean “similar to” and “as” when you mean “in the same manner.”
3. We need to choose ______ these two case studies.
Between
Among
“Among” and “between” are almost exactly the same in meaning. However, “between” is used when something is placed between two objects. “Among,” on the other hand, is used when something is placed among many objects.
“Among” and “between” are almost exactly the same in meaning. However, “between” is used when something is placed between two objects. “Among,” on the other hand, is used when something is placed among many objects.
4. ______ legal cost, competition law investigations cause business disruption.
Besides
Beside
"Beside" and "besides" are easy to mistake because the only difference is the letter "s." However, the meanings are very different.
"Beside" without an "s" means "next to."
"Besides" with an "s" means that something is in addition to something else.
"Beside" and "besides" are easy to mistake because the only difference is the letter "s." However, the meanings are very different.
"Beside" without an "s" means "next to."
"Besides" with an "s" means that something is in addition to something else.
5. You need to build enthusiasm and confidence ______ the new IT changes.
Around
On
Use "around" to refer to something that moves in a circular motion or from one place to the next. Use "on" to indicate the focus of feelings, determination, or actions.
Use "around" to refer to something that moves in a circular motion or from one place to the next. Use "on" to indicate the focus of feelings, determination, or actions.
6. She has been a director at this company ______ 2013.
Since
From
Use “since” to indicate when things began. Use "for" to indicate duration of time.
Use “since” to indicate when things began. Use "for" to indicate duration of time.
7. The organizational changes will be announced ______ the townhall.
In
At
Use "at" to describe a position at a specific point. Use “in” to refer to a position within large areas or in spaces that surround something on all sides.
Use "at" to describe a position at a specific point. Use “in” to refer to a position within large areas or in spaces that surround something on all sides.
8. Please mark all the changes you want ______ the page.
On
In
Use "in" to convey that something is contained or inside. Use "on" to show a position for surfaces or a position just above or outside an area.
Use "in" to convey that something is contained or inside. Use "on" to show a position for surfaces or a position just above or outside an area.
9. For decades, despite the diversity of its businesses, GE used one basic structure ______ its organization.
Throughout
Across
Across means “from one side to the opposite side of” or “on the other side of.” Across is used for two-dimensional surfaces or open space. “Throughout” means “in” or “to every part.”
Across means “from one side to the opposite side of” or “on the other side of.” Across is used for two-dimensional surfaces or open space. “Throughout” means “in” or “to every part.”
10. The labor problem is ______ the agenda for today's meeting.
On
In
Use "in" to indicate location or position within something. Use "on" to show inclusion.
Use "in" to indicate location or position within something. Use "on" to show inclusion.
11. The demand for our product has risen by 50% ______ the last two years.
Across
Over
12. John will be in charge ______ all the technical aspects.
For
Of
13. It's best to take care of such issues ______ an early stage, before they become bigger problems.
At
In
Use "at" to indicate a specific position in time. Use "in" to indicate location or position within something.
Use "at" to indicate a specific position in time. Use "in" to indicate location or position within something.
14. There is a growing awareness ______ treasurers that embedded financial risks pose the greatest threat to their organizations.
Between
Among
Use "between" to express a relationship involving more than two things but "among" when stressing general distribution rather than individual relations.
Use "between" to express a relationship involving more than two things but "among" when stressing general distribution rather than individual relations.
15. He doesn't really know much ______ mapping out processes.
Around
About
"Around" indicates that something moves in a circular motion or from one place to the next. "About" means “in regard to.”
"Around" indicates that something moves in a circular motion or from one place to the next. "About" means “in regard to.”
16. Where would you like to go _____ vacation this year?
On
For
17. He has been a manager ______ six years.
Since
For
"Since" gives the starting point of actions, events, or states. "For" indicates duration of time.
"Since" gives the starting point of actions, events, or states. "For" indicates duration of time.
18. This training material is different ______ the one shared earlier.
To
From
“Different from” is more common in US English than British English.
“Different from” is more common in US English than British English.
19. We need to execute ______ the plan's objectives.
On
No preposition
Some constructions don’t need additional prepositions. For example:
Meet up with (incorrect)
Meet (correct)
Where are they at? (incorrect)
Where are they? (correct)
Some constructions don’t need additional prepositions. For example:
Meet up with (incorrect)
Meet (correct)
Where are they at? (incorrect)
Where are they? (correct)
20. CEB's office is ______ 1919 N Lynn Street.
At
On
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