ARTICLES & PREPOSITION

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Key Topics & Concepts

1.Rules and Definitions

  • Articles: A, An, The - Definite and Indefinite articles
  • Use of "A" before consonant sounds, "An" before vowel sounds
  • Definite article "The" for specific nouns
  • Prepositions of time, place, and direction
  • Common preposition types and their meanings

2.Common Examples

  • A book, An apple, The sun - article usage
  • In the morning, On Monday, At 5 PM - time prepositions
  • In the room, On the table, At the door - place prepositions
  • To the market, From home, Into the box - direction
  • Examples with proper nouns and geographical names

3.Usage Guidelines

  • When to omit articles (zero article)
  • Articles with countable and uncountable nouns
  • Prepositions with verbs (phrasal usage)
  • Prepositions in idiomatic expressions
  • Special cases and exceptions in usage

4.Common Mistakes

  • Confusing "a" and "an" before silent letters
  • Incorrect use of "the" with general nouns
  • Wrong prepositions with time expressions
  • Mixing up "in," "on," and "at" for places
  • Omitting necessary articles or adding unnecessary ones
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Q. 1
Choose the correct option to complete the conversation.

Mom : When should I pick you up from your football match?
Rik : ________ 4 o'clock.

A
In
B
Not before
C
On
D
Any time
Click an option to check your answer
Q. 2
Choose the correct prepositions from the given options.

Jaya is _______ the baker's shop.

A
into
B
on
C
in
D
at
Click an option to check your answer
Q. 3
Choose the correct prepositions from the given options.

Mom tucked him ________ the warm blanket.

A
on
B
of
C
under
D
in
Click an option to check your answer
Q. 4
Choose the correct prepositions from the given options.

The clever dog jumped ________ the garden wall and escaped.

A
in
B
at
C
on
D
over
Click an option to check your answer
Q. 5
Choose the correct answer.

Higher than denoted with ABOVE, lower than denoted with _________.

A
below
B
far
C
above
D
in
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Q. 6
Which preposition completes the sentence?

The students are excited ____ the upcoming field trip.

A
in
B
at
C
about
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Q. 7
What preposition should be used in the blank?

The painting is displayed _______ the museum wall.

A
in
B
on
C
at
Click an option to check your answer
Q. 8
Select the correct article from the given options :

They went to ______ zoo yesterday.

A
No article
B
an
C
the
D
a
Click an option to check your answer
Q. 9
Choose the correct prepositions from the given options.

The picture is _________ the wall.

A
over
B
on
C
in
D
between
Click an option to check your answer
Q. 10
What preposition should be used in the blank?

The painting is __ the fireplace.

A
over
B
in
C
under
Click an option to check your answer
Q. 11
Choose the correct prepositions from the given options.

Sarita fell asleep ________ the class.

A
on
B
across
C
at
D
during
Click an option to check your answer
Q. 12
Select the correct article from the given options :

She is ____ honest student.

A
the
B
an
C
a
D
No article
Click an option to check your answer
Q. 13
Choose the correct prepositions from the given options.

The train is _________ time.

A
in
B
between
C
on
D
under
Click an option to check your answer
Q. 14
What preposition should be used in the blank?

There is a stain __ your shirt.

A
in
B
at
C
on
Click an option to check your answer
Q. 15
Select the correct article for the word "White House".
A
An
B
No article
C
The
D
A
Click an option to check your answer
Q. 16
Select the correct article for the word "Mona Lisa".
A
A
B
The
C
No article
D
An
Click an option to check your answer
Q. 17
What preposition should be used in the blank?

The restaurant is famous __ its seafood dishes.

A
for
B
with
C
by
Click an option to check your answer
Q. 18
Select the correct article for the word "hamburger".
A
A
B
No article
C
The
D
An
Click an option to check your answer
Q. 19
Select the correct article from the given options :

Can I have ______ apple from the basket?

A
No article
B
an
C
the
D
a
Click an option to check your answer
Q. 20
Select the correct article for the word "actor".
A
The
B
No article
C
A
D
An
Click an option to check your answer
Q. 21
What preposition should be used in the blank?

The restaurant is located __ the city center.

A
on
B
at
C
in
Click an option to check your answer
Q. 22
What preposition should be used in the blank?

The cat is sleeping __ the bed.

A
under
B
over
C
above
Click an option to check your answer
Q. 23
Select the correct article for the word "Amazon River".
A
An
B
The
C
A
D
No article
Click an option to check your answer
Q. 24
Select the correct article for the word "Mount Everest".
A
No article
B
A
C
An
D
The
Click an option to check your answer
Q. 25
Select the correct article for the word "igloo".
A
The
B
An
C
A
D
No article
Click an option to check your answer
Q. 26
Choose the correct prepositions from the given options.

_________ the sky, we all live.

A
In
B
At
C
On
D
Under
Click an option to check your answer
Q. 27
What preposition fits in the blank?

I am looking forward __ the weekend.

A
for
B
at
C
to
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Q. 28
What preposition should be used in the blank?

They live __ a small town.

A
at
B
in
C
on
Click an option to check your answer
Q. 29
What preposition should be used in the blank?

I am allergic __ seafood.

A
with
B
by
C
to
Click an option to check your answer
Q. 30
What is the definite article for the word "cat"?
A
An
B
A
C
No article
D
The
Click an option to check your answer
Q. 31
What preposition should be used in the blank?

She threw a blanket __ herself.

A
over
B
in
C
under
Click an option to check your answer
Q. 32
Select the correct article from the given options :

He bought __ new bicycle.

A
a
B
the
C
an
D
No article
Click an option to check your answer
Q. 33
Select the correct article for the word "teacher."
A
A
B
No article
C
An
D
The
Click an option to check your answer
Q. 34
Select the correct article for the word "United States".
A
No article
B
The
C
A
D
An
Click an option to check your answer
Q. 35
Select the correct article from the given options :

He wants to become __ astronaut.

A
No article
B
an
C
a
D
the
Click an option to check your answer
Q. 36
Select the correct article for the word "Arctic Circle".
A
A
B
The
C
An
D
No article
Click an option to check your answer
Q. 37
Choose the correct prepositions from the given options.

My brother always has pizza ________ Sunday.

A
at
B
in
C
under
D
on
Click an option to check your answer
Q. 38
What preposition should be used in the blank?

They are similar __ personality.

A
with
B
in
C
to
Click an option to check your answer
Q. 39
What preposition should be used in the blank?

The keys are __ the bag.

A
at
B
in
C
on
Click an option to check your answer
Q. 40
Select the correct article for the word "octopus".
A
A
B
No article
C
The
D
An
Click an option to check your answer
Q. 41
Look at the picture and fill in the blanks with correct prepositions.

There is a book ________ the table.

A
on
B
in
C
beside
D
under
Click an option to check your answer
Q. 42
Choose the correct prepositions from the given options.

He walked _________ the road.

A
under
B
into
C
across
D
in
Click an option to check your answer
Q. 43
Choose the correct option to complete the conversation.

Teacher: Who did the work?
Ravi : The work is done _______ me.

A
down
B
with
C
by
D
across
Click an option to check your answer
Q. 44
Look at the picture and fill in the blanks with correct prepositions.

The pencils are ________ the pencil stand.

A
at
B
between
C
in
D
near
Click an option to check your answer
Q. 45
Select the correct article for the word "university".
A
The
B
A
C
No article
D
An
Click an option to check your answer
Q. 46
Select the correct article from the given options :

I need __ umbrella because it's raining.

A
the
B
No article
C
a
D
an
Click an option to check your answer
Q. 47
Choose the correct prepositions from the given options.

My pet dog ran _______ the road.

A
by
B
at
C
in
D
along
Click an option to check your answer
Q. 48
What preposition should be used in the blank?

They are interested __ the new technology.

A
at
B
with
C
in
Click an option to check your answer
Q. 49
Select the correct article from the given options :

Can you pass me __ book from the shelf?

A
a
B
No article
C
an
D
the
Click an option to check your answer
Q. 50
Choose the correct prepositions from the given options.

Mohit was absent ______ the office last Friday.

A
at
B
from
C
on
D
in
Click an option to check your answer
Q. 51
What is the definite article?
A
An
B
The
C
A
D
No article
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Q. 52
What preposition should be used in the blank?

The plane flew __ the mountains.

A
under
B
over
C
in
Click an option to check your answer
Q. 53
What preposition should be used in the blank?

The cat jumped __ the fence.

A
in
B
over
C
under
Click an option to check your answer
Q. 54
What preposition should be used in the blank?

She found her keys __ the drawer.

A
in
B
at
C
on
Click an option to check your answer
Q. 55
What preposition should be used in the blank?

The coffee cup is _______ the coaster.

A
in
B
on
C
at
Click an option to check your answer
Q. 56
Select the correct article for the word "octopus".
A
A
B
An
C
The
D
No article
Click an option to check your answer
Q. 57
Select the correct article from the given options :

She found ______ interesting book in the library.

A
an
B
No article
C
a
D
the
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Q. 58
What preposition should be used in the blank?

The bridge goes __ the river.

A
over
B
in
C
under
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Q. 59
Select the correct article from the given options :

The elephant has __ long trunk.

A
the
B
No article
C
a
D
an
Click an option to check your answer
Q. 60
Select the correct article from the given options :

He has _____ dog and ____ cat.

A
an, an
B
a, a
C
No article
D
a, the
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Q. 61
What preposition should be used in the blank?

The concert is scheduled __ 7 PM.

A
in
B
on
C
at
Click an option to check your answer
Q. 62
Look at the picture and fill in the blanks with correct prepositions.

The boy is standing _______ his mother.

A
among
B
around
C
between
D
beside
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Q. 63
Select the correct article from the given options :

He has _____ elephant as a pet.

A
an
B
a
C
No article
D
the
Click an option to check your answer
Q. 64
What preposition should be used in the blank?

The chef is skilled __ preparing desserts.

A
in
B
on
C
with
Click an option to check your answer
Q. 65
Choose the correct prepositions from the given options.

Lovely jumped _________ the swimming pool.

A
into
B
in
C
on
D
at
Click an option to check your answer
Q. 66
What preposition should be used in the blank?

The cat is playing __ the living room.

A
at
B
on
C
in
Click an option to check your answer
Q. 67
Select the correct article for the word "xylophone".
A
A
B
No article
C
The
D
An
Click an option to check your answer
Q. 68
Choose the correct answer.

Later is time denoted with AFTER, earlier in time denoted with _________.

A
further
B
latter
C
before
D
later
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Q. 69
Select the correct article from the given options :

She wants to become __ doctor.

A
an
B
No article
C
a
D
the
Click an option to check your answer
Q. 70
Choose the correct prepositions from the given options.

My rucksack is hanging _________ the back of my chair.

A
out
B
up
C
on
D
of
Click an option to check your answer
Q. 71
Choose the correct prepositions from the given options.

He could see ______ the glass.

A
from
B
through
C
in
D
of
Click an option to check your answer
Q. 72
Choose the correct answer.

Close to denoted with NEAR, distant is denoted with _________.

A
distance
B
further
C
far
D
fore
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Q. 73
What preposition should be used in the blank?

The cat is resting __ the blanket.

A
under
B
above
C
over
Click an option to check your answer
Q. 74
What preposition should be used in the blank?

She is skilled __ solving complex problems.

A
at
B
with
C
by
Click an option to check your answer
Q. 75
Select the correct article from the given options :

We saw ______ movie last night.

A
No article
B
an
C
the
D
a
Click an option to check your answer
Q. 76
What preposition should be used in the blank?

The sun is shining __ the clouds.

A
above
B
under
C
over
Click an option to check your answer
Q. 77
Select the appropriate preposition:

I am not familiar __ this area.

A
at
B
with
C
in
Click an option to check your answer
Q. 78
What preposition should be used in the blank?

She is passionate __ helping others.

A
with
B
about
C
by
Click an option to check your answer
Q. 79
Which article should be used before the word "apple"?
A
The
B
A
C
An
D
No article
Click an option to check your answer
Q. 80
Choose the correct prepositions from the given options.

I think the key to success is not to mess _______ the first few shots.

A
on
B
up
C
at
D
in
Click an option to check your answer
Q. 81
Choose the correct prepositions from the given options.

People of slum don't have easy access _________ clean drinking water.

A
to
B
of
C
for
D
in
Click an option to check your answer
Q. 82
Choose the correct prepositions from the given options.

Mukund will go _______ the meeting.

A
at
B
into
C
in
D
on
Click an option to check your answer
Q. 83
Select the correct article for the word "Pacific Ocean".
A
A
B
No article
C
An
D
The
Click an option to check your answer
Q. 84
Look at the picture and fill in the blanks with correct prepositions.

The boy is standing ________ the trees.

A
among
B
far
C
between
D
near
Click an option to check your answer
Q. 85
Select the correct article for the word "Himalayas".
A
An
B
No article
C
The
D
A
Click an option to check your answer
Q. 86
What preposition should be used in the blank?

The report is _______ my desk.

A
at
B
on
C
in
Click an option to check your answer
Q. 87
Select the correct article for the word "orange".
A
The
B
An
C
No article
D
A
Click an option to check your answer
Q. 88
Select the correct article for the word "historian".
A
A
B
No article
C
An
D
The
Click an option to check your answer
Q. 89
Select the correct article for the word "hour".
A
A
B
The
C
An
D
No article
Click an option to check your answer
Q. 90
Select the correct article from the given options :

She is __ honest person.

A
a
B
the
C
an
D
No article
Click an option to check your answer
Q. 91
Choose the correct prepositions from the given options.

put my science book on the table ________ the rest of my things.

A
up
B
with
C
at
D
of
Click an option to check your answer
Q. 92
Choose the correct prepositions from the given options.

The desks are ________ the board in the classroom.

A
over
B
on
C
between
D
opposite
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Q. 93
What preposition should be used in the blank?

He is responsible __ completing the project.

A
with
B
for
C
at
Click an option to check your answer
Q. 94
What preposition should be used in the blank?

The cat is sitting _______ the chair.

A
in
B
at
C
on
Click an option to check your answer
Q. 95
Choose the correct option to complete the conversation.

Bilal : Hey, do you know where the pitch is? Anna : Yeah, if you go down there, it's just _________ the back of the sports hall.

A
in
B
of
C
round
D
next
Click an option to check your answer
Q. 96
What preposition should be used in the blank?

He is responsible __ the safety of the team.

A
by
B
for
C
with
Click an option to check your answer
Q. 97
What preposition should be used in the blank?

The cat is hiding __ the closet.

A
in
B
on
C
at
Click an option to check your answer
Q. 98
What preposition should be used in the blank?

The picture hangs _____ the wall.

A
on
B
in
C
at
Click an option to check your answer
Q. 99
Select the correct article from the given options :

He has ______ unusual talent for music.

A
an
B
a
C
the
D
No article
Click an option to check your answer
Q. 100
What preposition should be used in the blank?

She is pleased __ the result.

A
on
B
with
C
in
Click an option to check your answer
Q. 101
What preposition should be used in the blank?

The artist is skilled __ watercolor painting.

A
in
B
with
C
on
Click an option to check your answer
Q. 102
Which preposition is appropriate in the sentence?

He is skilled __ playing the guitar.

A
with
B
at
C
by
Click an option to check your answer
Q. 103
Select the correct article for the word "unicorn".
A
A
B
An
C
No article
D
The
Click an option to check your answer
Q. 104
Select the correct article from the given options :

He saw ______ eagle flying in the sky.

A
an
B
a
C
the
D
No article
Click an option to check your answer
Q. 105
Select the correct article for the word "island".
A
The
B
An
C
A
D
No article
Click an option to check your answer
Q. 106
Choose the correct prepositions from the given options.

The children ran _______ the teacher.

A
to
B
across
C
towards
D
away
Click an option to check your answer
Q. 107
Select the correct article for the word "sun".
A
No article
B
A
C
An
D
The
Click an option to check your answer
Q. 108
What preposition should be used in the blank?

The laptop is placed _______ the desk.

A
at
B
in
C
on
Click an option to check your answer
Q. 109
Choose the correct preposition:

They arrived _____ the airport just in time.

A
to
B
at
C
in
Click an option to check your answer
Q. 110
Look at the picture and fill in the blanks with correct prepositions.

The children are _________ the table.

A
in
B
between
C
under
D
at
Click an option to check your answer
Q. 111
Select the correct article from the given options :

He is ____ excellent student.

A
the
B
No article
C
a
D
an
Click an option to check your answer
Q. 112
What preposition should be used in the blank?

The dog is hiding __ the table.

A
under
B
over
C
above
Click an option to check your answer
Q. 113
What preposition should be used in the blank?

She is allergic __ flowers.

A
with
B
by
C
to
Click an option to check your answer
Q. 114
What preposition should be used in the blank?

The plane is flying __ the clouds.

A
over
B
under
C
in
Click an option to check your answer
Q. 115
What preposition should be used in the blank?

The child is playing __ the tree.

A
above
B
under
C
over
Click an option to check your answer
Q. 116
Select the correct article for the word "moon".
A
An
B
No article
C
The
D
A
Click an option to check your answer
Q. 117
What preposition should be used in the blank?

She placed a cloth __ the spilled water.

A
under
B
over
C
in
Click an option to check your answer
Q. 118
Select the correct article from the given options :

There is ____ orange on the table.

A
the
B
an
C
No article
D
a
Click an option to check your answer
Q. 119
Choose the correct prepositions from the given options.

I wonder how your team will ever catch ________ with the rest of the teams.

A
up
B
on
C
at
D
in
Click an option to check your answer
Q. 120
Select the correct article for the word "eagle".
A
An
B
No article
C
A
D
The
Click an option to check your answer
Q. 121
What preposition should be used in the blank?

She is interested __ learning French.

A
in
B
at
C
on
Click an option to check your answer
Q. 122
Select the correct article from the given options :

She is holding __ umbrella.

A
the
B
a
C
No article
D
an
Click an option to check your answer
Q. 123
What preposition should be used in the blank?

She is talented __ playing the piano.

A
in
B
on
C
with
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Q. 124
What preposition should be used in the blank?

She is angry __ her brother.

A
on
B
in
C
with
Click an option to check your answer
Q. 125
What preposition should be used in the blank?

He is obsessed __ collecting stamps.

A
in
B
with
C
on
Click an option to check your answer
Q. 126
Which preposition completes the sentence?

The book is __ the shelf.

A
in
B
at
C
on
Click an option to check your answer
Q. 127
What preposition should be used in the blank?

He is familiar __ this topic.

A
on
B
with
C
in
Click an option to check your answer
Q. 128
Which article would you use before the word "umbrella"?
A
The
B
No article
C
An
D
A
Click an option to check your answer
Q. 129
Select the correct article for the word "apple".
A
The
B
An
C
A
D
No article
Click an option to check your answer
Q. 130
What preposition should be used in the blank?

The cat is sitting __ the window.

A
in
B
on
C
beside
Click an option to check your answer
Q. 131
Select the correct article from the given options :

They visited __ tallest building in the city.

A
a
B
an
C
the
D
No article
Click an option to check your answer
Q. 132
What preposition should be used in the blank?

The car is parked __ the garage.

A
at
B
by
C
in
Click an option to check your answer
Q. 133
Select the correct article for the word "actor".
A
No article
B
A
C
The
D
An
Click an option to check your answer
Q. 134
Choose the correct option to complete the conversation.

Sam: Can I tell you something, mom? Mom : ______ a minute, please.

A
Not
B
Before
C
In
D
Latter
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Q. 135
What preposition should be used in the blank?

She found her keys __ the rug.

A
under
B
above
C
over
Click an option to check your answer
Q. 136
Choose the correct prepositions from the given options.

My pencil case ________ is the book shelf right there.

A
up
B
on
C
with
D
at
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Poem by Ralph Waldo Emerson

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The Passing Away Of Bapu

Essay by Nayantara Sehgal

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My Own True Family

Poem by Ted Hughes

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The Snail

Poem by William Cowper

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The Ship Of The Desert

Essay about camels

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