Lesson 290--December 2014 Quiz

For today's post, I have decided that a test would be a good thing.  The test will have two parts.  The first part will be a fix the mistake section and the second part will be a fill in the preposition part.

Part A

In this part of the test, please correct the mistakes in the sentences.  Please check your answers (there is at least one tricky one) by clicking on the test answer link in the top right corner.

1. I haven't been to the mall yesterday.
2. Greg is married with Maria.
3. If I were being taller, I would be a basketball player.
4. It's time I buy a new television.
5. It was too cold that I decided to stay home.
6. Daniel lives near to the library that has the biggest book collection.
7. Being the tallest building in Toronto, I went there.
8. Janine was very exhausted and fell asleep immediately after getting home.

Part B

In this part of the test, please choose the correct preposition to fit in the blank.  Please check your answers (there is at least one tricky one) by clicking on the test answer link in the top right corner.

1. Timothy is looking forward ___ the movie.
2. Matthew is very protective___ his sister.
3. Alonso's father was very disappointed ___ him.
4. The teacher was very pleased ___ her student's work.
5. Brad Pitt is divorced ___ Jennifer Aniston.
6. All of the workers were too engaged ___ their work to notice the argument in the office.
7. Julia was fond ___ writing long letters to her friends and family.
8. John and Cindy rescued several dogs ___ the fire at the farmhouse.
9. The Smiths do not approve ___ their son's choice for a bride.
10. Let's discuss ___ the problem.

Check your answers here

http://englishchunksquizanswers.blogspot.ca/2014/12/december-2014-quiz-answers.html

 

Lesson 137--A Quiz Before Christmas

It has been quite a while since we had a quiz.  Remember to check your answers by clicking on the link in the top right corner.  Even if you think you know them perfectly, you should check.

Choose the correct preposition

1. Rhonda is engaged___ Mark.
2. I am fond ____Winona Ryder.
3. Martina and Donald have never been unfaithful __ one another.
4. Who voted ___ Rob Ford in the Toronto Mayor election?
5. Are you familiar ___ this model?
6. Greg's mother doesn't approve ___ his girlfriend.
7. He arrived just___ time for the flight.
8. It takes weeks to recover____ a serious operation.
9. Maria dreams __ owning her own business.
10. Wikipedia provides people ____ a lot of information.

Choose the Correct

11. I used a screwdriver to _____ apart the machine.
12. I _____ the words up in my dictionary.
13. Paul spent 3 hours _____ for a bus.
14. Camilla is ________ of snakes.
15. Dennis ______ across the painting at a flea market in the city.

Lesson 103--Preposition Quiz

 

 

Yes, it's that time again.  Time for you to take a quiz.  How well do you know your prepositions?  Here are fifteen challenging questions.  Once you have answered, click on the quiz answers button in the top right corner.  Don't forget to check your answers, because there are some surprises.

1. He tried to run away____ his problems, but couldn't.
2. Maria put the pen __ the edge ___ the table.
3. Scott apologized ___ eating the last piece ____ cake.
4. His parents couldn't talk him out ___ joining the army.
5. Jennifer couldn't decided___ a colour ___ her living room.
6. The party is going to be held ___ the first Friday __ December.
7. The two sides couldn't agree __ a date for the next meeting.
8. Donald's work suffered when he was ___ a lot __pressure.
9. Pay attention____ your own work.
10. After drinking too much he fell asleep ___ the couch.
11. He couldn't finish what was ______ his plate.
12. Get ____ the subway before it leaves!
13. Hold the handrail when you are walking ____ or _____ the stairs.
14. I will see you____ two weeks.
15. The painting doesn't look _____ a masterpiece.

Lesson 62--Preposition Quiz

Preposition Quiz!

 

 

It's time for everyone's favourite game...Preposition Quiz.  Good luck everyone, and don't forget to check your answers by clicking on the link in the top right corner.  I know you think you know them, but you had better check your answers, because some of them are surprising..... and if you don't check, you might not find out if you are wrong.... and that would be bad.  (Of course, I hope everyone is right, but.... sometimes these can be tricky)

 

1. I am interested ____ having my picture taken.
2. Watch _____!  The bookcase is going to fall!
3. I can't read what is printed ___ the outside of the box.
4. He is looking ___ himself ___ the mirror.
5. She slipped ____ the ice.
6. His mother told him to finish everything ____ his plate.
7. Everything looks bigger ___ the microscope.
8. The women arrived ____ Canada ____ Monday.
9. I am looking forward ____ the new movie.
10. Maria spent a lot of time looking ____ her photo album.