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Q. 1
What does the preposition "for" indicate in the sentence, "He's famous for his acting"?
A
Duration of time
B
Reason or cause
C
Beneficiary
D
Location
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Q. 2
What does "by" indicate in the phrase "by Friday" in the sentence "Please submit your report by Friday"?
A
Location
B
Means or method
C
Agent or doer of an action
D
Time
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Q. 3
In the sentence, "The conference is scheduled for two days," what does "for" indicate?
A
Exchange
B
Location
C
Duration of time
D
Reason or cause
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Q. 4
In the sentence, "She arrived at the airport," how is the preposition "at" used?
A
To demonstrate manner
B
To indicate a location
C
To express purpose
D
To show time
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Q. 5
What does "below" indicate when describing the direction an arrow is pointing without actual motion?
A
The arrow's speed
B
The arrow's relative position
C
The arrow's color
D
The arrow's size
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Q. 6
Which of the following is not a common use of the preposition "below"?
A
Expressing time and duration
B
Comparing values
C
Creating causality
D
Indicating position or location
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Q. 7
In the sentence, "She went to the store for some groceries," what does the preposition "for" indicate?
A
Beneficiary
B
Exchange
C
Duration of time
D
Purpose
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Q. 8
What predefined time expression does "in" typically go with to specify a part of the day?
A
In a beautiful gown
B
In a week
C
In Canada
D
In the morning
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Q. 9
In the sentence, "For all his wealth, he was not content," what does "for" express?
A
Location
B
Comparison
C
Contrast or opposition
D
Duration of time
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Q. 10
What type of preposition is "at" when used in the phrase "at your service"?
A
Frequency
B
Time
C
Place
D
Manner
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Q. 11
When "at" is used in the phrase "at the beginning," what does it indicate?
A
A point in time
B
A purpose
C
A specific location
D
A condition
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Q. 12
In the phrase "by the beach" in "They had a picnic by the beach," what does "by" describe?
A
Location
B
Means or method
C
Agent or doer of an action
D
Time
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Q. 13
When you say, "We drove by the park," what is "by" indicating?
A
Location
B
Means or method
C
Agent or doer of an action
D
Time
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Q. 14
When might "below" be used to describe the direction of something's movement downward?
A
Describing a tree's height
B
Setting a maximum noise level
C
Referring to a sunken ship
D
Indicating the order of tasks
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Q. 15
hat does "below" often establish when used to set a threshold or limit?
A
A minimum value
B
A standard level
C
A maximum value
D
A sequence of events
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Q. 16
What is the primary use of the preposition "in"?
A
To show comparison
B
To indicate possession
C
To specify location
D
To denote purpose
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Q. 17
What does "by" indicate in the phrase "by sunset" in the sentence "The project must be completed by sunset"?
A
Location
B
Means or method
C
Agent or doer of an action
D
Time
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Q. 18
In the sentence, "The cat is good at catching mice," how is "at" used?
A
To demonstrate possession
B
To describe a skill
C
To indicate a location
D
To express time
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Q. 19
In the sentence, "I'll be on vacation for two weeks," what does the preposition "for" indicate?
A
Exchange
B
Purpose
C
Beneficiary
D
Duration of time
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Q. 20
Which use of "for" is illustrated in the sentence, "I'm baking a cake for my friend's birthday"?
A
Exchange
B
Purpose
C
Beneficiary
D
Duration of time
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Q. 21
Which use of "for" is illustrated in the sentence, "The company is donating money for cancer research"?
A
Beneficiary
B
Location
C
Duration of time
D
Support or approval
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Q. 22
Which of the following sentences uses "in" to describe involvement or participation in an abstract concept?
A
He is experienced in marketing.
B
She loves to read in the morning.
C
They were sitting in the train.
D
I prefer to be comfortable and casual, so I'm always in jeans and a T-shirt.
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Q. 23
In which context would you use "below" to compare values?
A
Referring to a sequence of events
B
Indicating direction of movement
C
Describing temperature changes
D
Setting a maximum speed limit
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Q. 24
Which of the following is not a common use of the preposition "below"?
A
Indicating position or location
B
Expressing time and duration
C
Describing causality
D
Comparing values
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Q. 25
When "by" is used to indicate ownership or possession, it is describing the relationship between what two things?
A
Person and action
B
Object or location and its owner or possessor
C
Time and place
D
Method and means
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Q. 26
What does "by" indicate in the sentence "The recipe calls for two cups of flour, mixed by two tablespoons of sugar"?
A
Time
B
Means or method
C
Multiplication or measurement
D
Location
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Q. 27
Which of the following sentences uses "at" to express an event or occasion?
A
She is good at painting.
B
The concert is at 7 PM.
C
He arrived at the airport.
D
We'll meet at the park.
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Q. 28
In the sentence, "She is too young for this responsibility," what does "for" express?
A
Reason or cause
B
Comparison
C
Beneficiary
D
Duration of time
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Q. 29
Which sentence uses the correct preposition?
A
She is fond of music.
B
She is fond with music.
C
She is fond to music.
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Q. 30
When "below" is used to compare values, what is it typically comparing?
A
Quantity
B
Causality
C
Time and duration
D
Two different quantities or values
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Q. 31
In the phrase "by the river" in "The restaurant is located by the river," what does "by" describe?
A
Location
B
Means or method
C
Agent or doer of an action
D
Time
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Q. 32
What is the primary use of the preposition "below"?
A
To emphasize quantity
B
To express time and duration
C
To show causality
D
To indicate position or location
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Q. 33
Which of the following sentences demonstrates the use of "at" to express direction or aim?
A
The meeting is at 3 PM.
B
They studied at the library.
C
She arrived at the airport.
D
He threw the ball at the target.
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Q. 34
Which of the following is NOT a common use of "at"?
A
Demonstrating possession
B
Expressing direction or aim
C
Indicating a point in time
D
Specifying a location
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Q. 35
When "by" is used in the context of passive voice, what is it indicating?
A
Location
B
Means or method
C
Agent or doer of an action
D
Time
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Q. 36
What does "by" indicate in the sentence "The puzzle was solved by logical reasoning"?
A
Time
B
Means or method
C
Multiplication or measurement
D
Location
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Q. 37
Which use of "for" is illustrated in the sentence, "He's famous for his singing"?
A
Reason or cause
B
Comparison
C
Beneficiary
D
Duration of time
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Q. 38
When "by" is used to express the method or means by which something is done, it is indicating:
A
Location
B
Means or method
C
Agent or doer of an action
D
Time
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Q. 39
In the sentence, "I'll meet you at the end of the street," how is "at" used?
A
To express purpose
B
To indicate a location
C
To show time
D
To demonstrate manner
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Q. 40
Which use of "in" indicates that someone or something is inside a vehicle or mode of transportation?
A
To specify a means of travel
B
To describe clothing
C
To specify location
D
To indicate time
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Q. 41
What does the preposition "at" commonly express in the phrase "at regular intervals"?
A
Frequency
B
Time
C
Place
D
Manner
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Q. 42
When might "below" be used to show direction?
A
Referring to steps in a recipe
B
Indicating the way an arrow points
C
Setting a speed limit for a highway
D
Describing a submarine's location
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Q. 43
Which use of "for" is demonstrated in the sentence, "She is too short for this ride"?
A
Duration of time
B
Reason or cause
C
Comparison
D
Location
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Q. 44
What is the primary function of prepositions like "for" in English sentences?
A
To serve as the main verb
B
To describe location
C
To express opposition
D
To indicate purpose, relationship, or other connections
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Q. 45
Which of the following uses of "in" is related to the idea of being enclosed or surrounded by a specific place or condition?
A
To indicate comparison
B
To specify location
C
To show possession
D
To denote purpose
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Q. 46
Which use of "for" is demonstrated in the sentence, "The restaurant is crowded for a Tuesday night"?
A
Reason or cause
B
Comparison
C
Beneficiary
D
Duration of time
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Q. 47
In the sentence, "The cat is hiding at the back of the closet," how is "at" used?
A
To express purpose
B
To indicate a location
C
To show time
D
To demonstrate manner
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Q. 48
What is the definition of the preposition "at"?
A
A word indicating a location or place
B
A preposition used with question words
C
A conjunction for joining words
D
A word that shows a specific time
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Q. 49
When "below" is used to indicate the next item in a list or sequence, what is its purpose?
A
To emphasize quantity
B
To create comparisons
C
To establish a limitation
D
To organize information
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Q. 50
Which use of "for" is seen in the sentence, "I apologize for my mistake"?
A
Exchange
B
Location
C
Duration of time
D
Reason or cause
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Q. 51
Which of the following uses "in" to indicate time?
A
I have a meeting in an hour.
B
She is dressed in a beautiful gown.
C
The book is in the library.
D
He is experienced in marketing.
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Q. 52
What does the preposition "for" indicate in the sentence, "I'll wait for you at the station"?
A
Exchange
B
Location
C
Beneficiary
D
Duration of time
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Q. 53
In the sentence, "The book is located at the top shelf," how is "at" used?
A
To express purpose
B
To indicate a location
C
To show time
D
To demonstrate manner
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Q. 54
In which of the following scenarios would "below" most likely be used to indicate position or location?
A
Describing the depth of a submerged shipwreck
B
Referring to a cause-and-effect relationship
C
Indicating the order of tasks to be completed
D
Describing a decrease in temperature
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Q. 55
Which use of "for" is demonstrated in the sentence, "I traded my bicycle for a skateboard"?
A
Exchange
B
Purpose
C
Beneficiary
D
Duration of time
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Q. 56
In the sentence, "She pointed her camera at the mountain," how is "at" used?
A
To express purpose
B
To demonstrate possession
C
To specify a location
D
To indicate time
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Q. 57
What does the preposition "for" indicate in the sentence, "They are rallying for human rights"?
A
Beneficiary
B
Location
C
Duration of time
D
Support or approval
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Q. 58
When "by" is used to indicate exchange or trade, it specifies the method or means of:
A
Payment or exchange
B
Communication
C
Transportation
D
Multiplication
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Q. 59
Choose the sentence with the correct preposition :
A
The cat is sleeping under the bed.
B
The cat is sleeping in the bed.
C
The cat is sleeping on the bed.
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Q. 60
What relationship does "below" typically establish between objects or ideas in a sentence?
A
Contrast
B
Position or location
C
Causality
D
Similarity
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Q. 61
In the sentence, "I practice yoga for relaxation," what does the preposition "for" express?
A
Exchange
B
Purpose
C
Search or pursuit
D
Duration of time
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Q. 62
What is the primary function of "at" in the phrase "at a high speed"?
A
Describing speed
B
Expressing time
C
Demonstrating possession
D
Indicating a location
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Q. 63
In the sentence "I paid for the groceries by credit card," what does "by" describe?
A
Location
B
Means or method
C
Agent or doer of an action
D
Time
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Q. 64
Which of the following sentences uses "at" to express a rate or speed?
A
The car is moving at high speed.
B
They will arrive at the party.
C
She works at the office.
D
The restaurant closes at 10 PM.
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Q. 65
In what context would "below" be used to express a negative comparison?
A
Indicating the direction of movement
B
Setting a maximum speed limit
C
Evaluating performance or quality
D
Describing temperature changes
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Q. 66
How is "below" used in writing or documentation?
A
To express causality
B
To show time and duration
C
To compare different ideas
D
To direct readers to information in the text that follows
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Q. 67
When does "in" typically introduce a specific month, year, or season?
A
To specify location
B
To indicate time
C
To show possession
D
To describe clothing
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Q. 68
What does "in" primarily describe when used in the context of clothing?
A
Location
B
Possession
C
Time
D
Type of clothing
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Q. 69
In which context would "below" be used to indicate that one value is less than another?
A
Setting a maximum speed limit
B
Describing a sequence of events
C
Referring to a recipe's ingredients
D
Comparing test scores
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Q. 70
What does "below" typically establish when setting a limit or threshold?
A
A comparison
B
A sequence of events
C
A specific order
D
A maximum or minimum point
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Q. 71
What is the primary function of prepositions in a sentence?
A
To serve as the subject of a sentence
B
To indicate purpose or relationship
C
To express emotion
D
To denote time
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Q. 72
In the sentence "The gift was wrapped by Sarah," what does "by" indicate?
A
Location
B
Means or method
C
Agent or doer of an action
D
Time
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Q. 73
Which use of "in" indicates the location of someone's residence or birthplace?
A
To indicate time
B
To specify location
C
To show involvement
D
To describe clothing
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Q. 74
What is the primary relationship that "below" establishes between objects or ideas in a sentence?
A
Similarity
B
Causality
C
Contrast
D
Position or location
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Q. 75
What does the preposition "for" express in the sentence, "She's calling for her lost dog"?
A
Exchange
B
Purpose
C
Search or pursuit
D
Duration of time
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Q. 76
What is the primary function of "at" in the phrase "at the end"?
A
Demonstrating possession
B
Indicating a location
C
Expressing time
D
Signifying a point in time
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Q. 77
In the phrase "at the crack of dawn," what does "at" indicate?
A
A point in time
B
A manner of meeting
C
A specific location
D
A reason for meeting
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Q. 78
What does "at" primarily indicate in the sentence, "We'll meet at dawn"?
A
A point in time
B
A manner of meeting
C
A specific location
D
A reason for meeting
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Q. 79
What does the preposition "for" indicate in the sentence, "I'm going to the store for some milk"?
A
Exchange
B
Purpose
C
Search or pursuit
D
Duration of time
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Q. 80
When "below" is used to indicate the next item in a sequence or list, what is its primary function?
A
To create comparisons
B
To establish a limitation
C
To emphasize quantity
D
To organize information by indicating the next item in the sequence
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Q. 81
In the sentence "The book was written by Jane Austen," what does "by" indicate?
A
Location
B
Means or method
C
Agent or doer of an action
D
Time
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Q. 82
What does "below" indicate when describing the direction of an arrow without actual movement?
A
The arrow's color
B
The arrow's size
C
The arrow's speed
D
The arrow's relative position
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Q. 83
In what context would "below" be used to express a negative comparison?
A
Evaluating performance or quality
B
Referring to a time frame
C
Setting a maximum height
D
Describing a cooking recipe
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Q. 84
In the expression "By the way," what kind of phrase is "by the way"?
A
A location-related phrase
B
An idiomatic or transitional phrase
C
A time-related phrase
D
A measurement-related phrase
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Q. 85
Which of the following sentences demonstrates the use of "at" to indicate a specific location?
A
The project is at risk.
B
We'll eat dinner at 8 PM.
C
She laughed at the joke.
D
The event is at the community center.
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