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English Quiz - Prepositions (Questions)

Learn prepositions in 11 Plus English: words like in, on, under, before, and through that show relationships of place, time, and movement in clear sentences.

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Fascinating Fact:

Do not end sentences with extra prepositions you do not need: Where are you going is neater than Where are you going to.

In 11 Plus English, prepositions link nouns or pronouns to other words to show time, place, cause, or direction. Master tidy sentence patterns, avoid unnecessary endings, and recognise phrasal verbs.

Key Terms

Preposition: A word that shows the relationship between two parts of a sentence, such as under or before.
Prepositional phrase: A group of words beginning with a preposition and ending with its object, for example under the table.
Object of the preposition: The noun or pronoun that follows the preposition, for example table in under the table.

Frequently Asked Questions (Click to see answers)

What is a preposition in simple terms?

A preposition links words to show relationships like place, time, or direction, for example in the box, before lunch, towards home.

Can you end a sentence with a preposition?

It can be natural in speech, for example That is the book I asked for, but avoid unnecessary final prepositions in formal exam writing.

What are common prepositions for time and place?

Time: at, on, in. Place: at, in, on, under, between, behind, through, near.

Try These Related Quizzes

1.

Which preposition(s) can the given verb take? You need only consider the given prepositions.
Arrive

[ ]	ONLY with, at
[ ]	ONLY with, on
[ ]	ONLY with, in
[ ]	in, on, at

2.

Which preposition(s) can the given verb take? You need only consider the given prepositions.
Approve

[ ]	for
[ ]	about
[ ]	in
[ ]	of

3.

Which preposition(s) can the given verb take? You need only consider the given prepositions.
Insist

[ ]	for
[ ]	on
[ ]	in
[ ]	about

4.

Which preposition(s) can the given verb take? You need only consider the given prepositions.
Succeed

[ ]	for
[ ]	in
[ ]	on
[ ]	about

5.

Which preposition(s) can the given verb take? You need only consider the given prepositions.
Congratulate

[ ]	on
[ ]	about
[ ]	in
[ ]	at

6.

Which preposition(s) can the given verb take? You need only consider the given prepositions.
Participate

[ ]	in
[ ]	for
[ ]	at
[ ]	about

7.

Which preposition(s) can the given verb take? You need only consider the given prepositions.
Acquaint

[ ]	with
[ ]	of
[ ]	to
[ ]	at

8.

Which preposition(s) can the given verb take? You need only consider the given prepositions.
Involve

[ ]	into
[ ]	at
[ ]	in
[ ]	about

9.

Which preposition(s) can the given verb take? You need only consider the given prepositions.
React

[ ]	ONLY to
[ ]	to, against, with
[ ]	ONLY against
[ ]	ONLY with

10.

Which preposition(s) can the given verb take? You need only consider the given prepositions.
Laugh

[ ]	ONLY at
[ ]	ONLY with
[ ]	at, about, with
[ ]	ONLY about

English Quiz - Prepositions (Answers)

1.

Which preposition(s) can the given verb take? You need only consider the given prepositions.
Arrive

[ ]	ONLY with, at
[ ]	ONLY with, on
[ ]	ONLY with, in
[x]	in, on, at

For example: 'He arrived IN France last night'; 'The parcel arrived ON Tuesday night'; 'She arrived AT the cinema'

2.

Which preposition(s) can the given verb take? You need only consider the given prepositions.
Approve

[ ]	for
[ ]	about
[ ]	in
[x]	of

For example: 'I approve OF his methods'

3.

Which preposition(s) can the given verb take? You need only consider the given prepositions.
Insist

[ ]	for
[x]	on
[ ]	in
[ ]	about

For example: 'They insist ON doing it now'

4.

Which preposition(s) can the given verb take? You need only consider the given prepositions.
Succeed

[ ]	for
[x]	in
[ ]	on
[ ]	about

For example: 'The rowing team succeeded IN winning the race'

5.

Which preposition(s) can the given verb take? You need only consider the given prepositions.
Congratulate

[x]	on
[ ]	about
[ ]	in
[ ]	at

For example: 'I congratulated him ON his promotion'

6.

Which preposition(s) can the given verb take? You need only consider the given prepositions.
Participate

[x]	in
[ ]	for
[ ]	at
[ ]	about

For example: She participated IN the quiz'

7.

Which preposition(s) can the given verb take? You need only consider the given prepositions.
Acquaint

[x]	with
[ ]	of
[ ]	to
[ ]	at

For example: 'Are you acquainted WITH the director?'

8.

Which preposition(s) can the given verb take? You need only consider the given prepositions.
Involve

[ ]	into
[ ]	at
[x]	in
[ ]	about

For example: 'They were involved IN the scandal'

9.

Which preposition(s) can the given verb take? You need only consider the given prepositions.
React

[ ]	ONLY to
[x]	to, against, with
[ ]	ONLY against
[ ]	ONLY with

For example: 'He reacted angrily TO the accusations'; 'The acid reacted WITH the lead'; She reacted AGAINST the decision'

10.

Which preposition(s) can the given verb take? You need only consider the given prepositions.
Laugh

[ ]	ONLY at
[ ]	ONLY with
[x]	at, about, with
[ ]	ONLY about

For example: They laughed AT his pathetic efforts'; 'They laughed ABOUT what had happened'; 'She laughed WITH joy'