Preposition Mistakes Quiz

1. What is the primary function of a preposition in a sentence?

To connect nouns, pronouns, and other words
To create confusion
To lengthen sentences
To describe actions

2. Which of the following is a common preposition mistake?

Using "on" instead of "in"
Using "the" instead of "a"
Using "and" instead of "but"
Using "he" instead of "she"

3. How do prepositions help in conveying meanings in sentences?

They provide vague meanings
They provide clear and specific meanings
They do not help in conveying meanings
They provide incorrect meanings

4. Which of the following sentences uses a preposition correctly?

He is good in singing.
She is afraid of spiders.
I am fond with ice cream.
He is adept in playing the piano.

5. What is the preposition in the sentence: "She is interested in this book."?

Interested
She
In
Book

6. Which of the following is NOT a type of preposition mistake mentioned in the article?

Wrong preposition
Incorrect placement
Mistakes with prepositional phrases
Mistakes with verb tenses

7. Which sentence correctly uses a preposition?

He is good at cooking.
She is adept in playing the guitar.
He is fond with spicy food.
She is scared from heights.

8. According to the article, what is a common mistake with the preposition "on"?

Using "on" instead of "in"
Using "on" instead of "at"
Using "on" instead of "of"
Using "on" instead of "for"

9. Which of the following sentences is grammatically correct?

I am waiting for the bus at the station.
She is bad in math.
He is scared from snakes.
I am interesting in this topic.

10. What is emphasized about the use of prepositions in English grammar in the article?

They should be avoided
They are not crucial for conveying precise meanings
They help convey meaning more accurately and clearly
They should be used in every sentence