Preposition worksheet for English grammar practice, featuring ten multiple-choice questions to test understanding of prepositions in context.

Let's solve each question in the Preposition Worksheet step by step and explain the correct answers.

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1. The cat is _________ the tree.

- a) in
- b) on
- c) under
- d) above

✔ Correct answer: a) in

🔹 Explanation: We use "in the tree" for animals or objects that are not part of the tree (like a cat climbing it).
We use "on the tree" for things that grow from the tree (like apples).
So, "The cat is in the tree" is correct.

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2. The pencil is _________ the table.

- a) at
- b) over
- c) under
- d) beside

✔ Correct answer: c) under

🔹 Explanation: If the pencil is beneath the table, we say "under the table".
"Over" means above, but not touching; "beside" means next to; "at" is too general.

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3. The ball rolled _________ the hill.

- a) across
- b) between
- c) behind
- d) onto

✔ Correct answer: a) across

🔹 Explanation: "Across" means moving from one side to another over a surface.
A ball rolling across the hill makes sense.
"Onto" would mean landing on top of something; "between" and "behind" don’t fit the motion here.

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4. She sat _________ her friend during the movie.

- a) beside
- b) across
- c) through
- d) inside

✔ Correct answer: a) beside

🔹 Explanation: "Beside" means next to.
She sat beside her friend — meaning right next to her.
"Across" could be used if she was on the opposite side, but "beside" is more natural unless specified otherwise.

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5. The book is _________ the shelf.

- a) in
- b) on
- c) under
- d) between

✔ Correct answer: b) on

🔹 Explanation: Books are placed on shelves.
"On" indicates surface contact.
"In" would imply inside (e.g., in a drawer), which doesn't apply here.

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6. The cat jumped _________ the chair.

- a) over
- b) above
- c) below
- d) around

✔ Correct answer: a) over

🔹 Explanation: "Jumped over" means the cat leapt from one side to the other, going above the chair.
"Over" is used for movement that goes above something.
"Above" just shows position, not movement.

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7. The school bus arrives _________ 8 AM.

- a) at
- b) on
- c) in
- d) between

✔ Correct answer: a) at

🔹 Explanation: We use "at" with specific times (e.g., at 8 AM, at 3 PM).
Use "on" for days (e.g., on Monday), and "in" for months/years (e.g., in June).

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8. The kids played _________ the rain started.

- a) before
- b) after
- c) during
- d) since

✔ Correct answer: c) during

🔹 Explanation: "During" means while something was happening.
"The kids played during the rain started" → this sounds awkward because "during" needs a noun phrase, like "during the rain". But let’s check all options:

Wait — actually, the sentence should be:
"The kids played before the rain started."
That makes the most sense.

But the sentence says: "The kids played _________ the rain started."

So:
- before: they played *before* it rained → logical
- after: they played *after* it rained → possible, but less likely
- during: playing during the start of rain? Not ideal
- since: implies ongoing action from past to now → not suitable

✔ Best answer: a) before

🔹 Correction: Although "during" might seem tempting, the best choice here is a) before, as it's the most logical sequence: kids played *before* the rain began.

> ⚠️ Note: This question may have a typo or ambiguity, but grammatically and logically, "before" fits best.

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9. The car is parked _________ the garage.

- a) inside
- b) between
- c) beside
- d) near

✔ Correct answer: a) inside

🔹 Explanation: A garage is a structure where cars are kept.
So, the car is inside the garage.
"Beside" or "near" would mean outside, which is less accurate.
"Between" implies two things — not applicable here.

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10. The airplane flew _________ the clouds.

- a) over
- b) under
- c) at
- d) inside

✔ Correct answer: a) over

🔹 Explanation: Airplanes typically fly above the clouds.
"Over" means above and possibly covering them.
"Under" would mean below the clouds (not typical).
"At" and "inside" don't make sense here.

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✔ Final Answers:

| Q | Answer |
|---|--------|
| 1 | a) in |
| 2 | c) under |
| 3 | a) across |
| 4 | a) beside |
| 5 | b) on |
| 6 | a) over |
| 7 | a) at |
| 8 | a) before |
| 9 | a) inside |
| 10 | a) over |

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🔍 Summary Tips:

- Use "in" for enclosed spaces (in the room, in the tree).
- Use "on" for surfaces (on the table, on the wall).
- Use "at" for specific points (at 8 AM, at the door).
- Use "over" for movement above something.
- Use "during" for actions happening while something else occurs.
- Use "before" for time preceding an event.

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