Question 1

Select the correct preposition in parentheses for each of the following sentences. You will find the atlas ( on , in ) the reference room.

Accepted Answer

The correct preposition in this sentence is "in" because the atlas is physically located inside the reference room. "On" would suggest that the atlas is located on top of something in the reference room.

Question 2

Select the correct preposition in parentheses for each of the following sentences. According ( to , from ) a recent study, daily servings of broccoli reduce incidences of colon cancer.

Accepted Answer

"According to" is the correct phrase to indicate the source of information or study, so option A is the correct preposition to use in this sentence.

Question 3

The following sentences form a paragraph. Select the correct preposition for each blank.
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David Buick (1855-1929) originally made his fortune in a Detroit plumbing business but soon became interested ____ the rising demand for the "horseless carriage."

Accepted Answer

"interested in" is the correct preposition used to express an interest in something.

Question 4

The following sentences form a paragraph. Select the correct preposition for each blank.
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By that time, Durant had formed General Motors, which also consisted ____ Oldsmobile and Cadillac.

Accepted Answer

"Consisted of" is the correct phrase to indicate that two or more things make up a larger whole. "Consisted in" would imply that the act of consisting itself was important, rather than what was being consisted.

Question 5

Select the correct preposition in parentheses for each of the following sentences. I will take the Graduate Record Exam ( in , on ) April 8, 2013.

Accepted Answer

The correct preposition for specific dates is "on."

Question 6

The following sentences form a paragraph. Select the correct preposition for each blank.
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____ 1900, he formed the Buick Auto-Vim and Power Company.

Accepted Answer

"In" is the correct preposition to use in this context when referring to a specific year. It indicates that the year 1900 was the starting point for the formation of the Buick Auto-Vim and Power Company.

Question 7

Select the correct preposition in parentheses for each of the following sentences. ( On , In ) June of 1863, the Confederate forces pushed north to Pennsylvania.

Accepted Answer

We use "in" with months to indicate a specific time period, so "In June" is the correct preposition.

Question 8

The following sentences form a paragraph. Select the correct preposition for each blank.
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However, in 1904, Buick lost control ____ his company to William C. Durant.

Accepted Answer

The sentence is discussing a loss of control, which implies that Buick no longer had ownership or authority within his own company. The preposition "of" is the correct choice to show this loss of control or ownership.

Question 9

The following sentences form a paragraph. Select the correct preposition for each blank.
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A talented inventor, he succeeded ____ building an innovative motor that became standard in the industry.

Accepted Answer

"Succeeded in" is the correct phrase to use in this context, meaning that the inventor was able to achieve his goal of building the innovative motor.

Question 10

Select the correct preposition in parentheses for each of the following sentences. ( In , On ) Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays, Philip goes to the gym.

Accepted Answer

"On" is the correct preposition to use when referring to specific days of the week. Therefore, "On Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays" is the correct phrase. "In" would be more appropriate for referring to longer time periods such as "In the month of May" or "In the summer."

Question 11

Select the correct preposition in parentheses for each of the following sentences. I'll take responsibility ( for , from ) all administrative errors.

Accepted Answer

The correct preposition to use in this sentence is "for," as the speaker is indicating that they will assume responsibility for any administrative errors that occur. Using "from" would not make sense in this context.

Question 12

Select the correct preposition in parentheses for each of the following sentences. Heidi's addicted ( with , to ) caffeine; she can't start the day without a cup of coffee.

Accepted Answer

When talking about being addicted, we use the preposition "to". Heidi is addicted "to" caffeine, meaning she has a strong craving or dependence on it. "With" would not make sense in this context.

Question 13

The following sentences form a paragraph. Select the correct preposition for each blank.
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Three automobile pioneers who were responsible ____ the early success of General Motors never reaped the rewards for their hard work.

Accepted Answer

The preposition "for" is the correct choice to show that the three pioneers were responsible for the success but did not receive the rewards. The preposition "to" would not make sense in this context.

Question 14

The following sentences form a paragraph. Select the correct preposition for each blank.
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Overexpansion and a business slump forced him from the company in 1910, but not for long; Durant soon joined forces ____ the fearless car-racing star Louis Chevrolet (1878-1941).

Accepted Answer

"Joined forces with" is the correct phrase to use in this context, indicating a joining or collaboration between two individuals or entities. "Joined forces at" would not make sense in this context.

Question 15

Select the correct preposition in parentheses for each of the following sentences. My apartment building is ( on , in ) the corner of First Avenue and 14th Street.

Accepted Answer

We use the preposition "on" to indicate a location at a specific point or position, such as a street corner. Therefore, "on" is the correct preposition to use in this sentence.

Question 16

The following sentences form a paragraph. Select the correct preposition for each blank.
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The two men agreed ____ producing a stylish and powerful car that would sell for a moderate price.

Accepted Answer

"Agree on" is the correct phrase meaning to come to a mutual understanding or decision about something, while "agree in" is incorrect in this context.

Question 17

The following sentences form a paragraph. Select the correct preposition for each blank.
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A few years later, he built the first successful Buick, which his son test-drove ____ a 115-mile course in what was then a record three and one-half hours.

Accepted Answer

We use the preposition "on" to talk about driving on a course or road. Therefore, the correct preposition for the blank is "on".

Question 18

Select the correct preposition in parentheses for each of the following sentences. Many philosophers are opposed ( to , about ) capital punishment.

Accepted Answer

The preposition "to" is the correct choice in this sentence because it indicates that the philosophers do not support or approve of capital punishment.

Question 19

Select the correct preposition in parentheses for each of the following sentences. Mona studied ( on , in ) the library until it closed.

Accepted Answer

We use "in" when we want to say that someone is inside a place. Therefore, "in the library" is the correct preposition to use.

Question 20

The following sentences form a paragraph. Select the correct preposition for each blank.
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Inferior to none as a salesman, William Durant (1861-1947) relied ____ rapid expansion and aggressive marketing to make Buick, within four years, the best-selling American car.

Accepted Answer

The phrasal verb "relied on" means to depend on something or someone. Therefore, the correct preposition is "on".

Quiz 34: Prepositions

Select the correct preposition in parentheses for each of the following sentences. You will find the atlas ( on , in ) the reference room.

Select the correct preposition in parentheses for each of the following sentences. According ( to , from ) a recent study, daily servings of broccoli reduce incidences of colon cancer.

The following sentences form a paragraph. Select the correct preposition for each blank. Unsung Innovators David Buick (1855-1929) originally made his fortune in a Detroit plumbing business but soon became interested ____ the rising demand for the "horseless carriage."

The following sentences form a paragraph. Select the correct preposition for each blank. Unsung Innovators By that time, Durant had formed General Motors, which also consisted ____ Oldsmobile and Cadillac.

Select the correct preposition in parentheses for each of the following sentences. I will take the Graduate Record Exam ( in , on ) April 8, 2013.

The following sentences form a paragraph. Select the correct preposition for each blank. Unsung Innovators ____ 1900, he formed the Buick Auto-Vim and Power Company.

Select the correct preposition in parentheses for each of the following sentences. ( On , In ) June of 1863, the Confederate forces pushed north to Pennsylvania.

The following sentences form a paragraph. Select the correct preposition for each blank. Unsung Innovators However, in 1904, Buick lost control ____ his company to William C. Durant.

The following sentences form a paragraph. Select the correct preposition for each blank. Unsung Innovators A talented inventor, he succeeded ____ building an innovative motor that became standard in the industry.

Select the correct preposition in parentheses for each of the following sentences. ( In , On ) Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays, Philip goes to the gym.

Select the correct preposition in parentheses for each of the following sentences. I'll take responsibility ( for , from ) all administrative errors.

Select the correct preposition in parentheses for each of the following sentences. Heidi's addicted ( with , to ) caffeine; she can't start the day without a cup of coffee.

The following sentences form a paragraph. Select the correct preposition for each blank. Unsung Innovators Three automobile pioneers who were responsible ____ the early success of General Motors never reaped the rewards for their hard work.

The following sentences form a paragraph. Select the correct preposition for each blank. Unsung Innovators Overexpansion and a business slump forced him from the company in 1910, but not for long; Durant soon joined forces ____ the fearless car-racing star Louis Chevrolet (1878-1941) .

Select the correct preposition in parentheses for each of the following sentences. My apartment building is ( on , in ) the corner of First Avenue and 14th Street.

The following sentences form a paragraph. Select the correct preposition for each blank. Unsung Innovators The two men agreed ____ producing a stylish and powerful car that would sell for a moderate price.

The following sentences form a paragraph. Select the correct preposition for each blank. Unsung Innovators A few years later, he built the first successful Buick, which his son test-drove ____ a 115-mile course in what was then a record three and one-half hours.

Select the correct preposition in parentheses for each of the following sentences. Many philosophers are opposed ( to , about ) capital punishment.

Select the correct preposition in parentheses for each of the following sentences. Mona studied ( on , in ) the library until it closed.

The following sentences form a paragraph. Select the correct preposition for each blank. Unsung Innovators Inferior to none as a salesman, William Durant (1861-1947) relied ____ rapid expansion and aggressive marketing to make Buick, within four years, the best-selling American car.