Question 1

Select the letter of the correct preposition to insert in each of the following sentences. According ____ the preface, the author of this book was an eyewitness to the earthquake.

Accepted Answer

A)   by
B)   to
C)   withD) B) and C)
E) A) and C)

Question 2

Select the letter of the correct preposition to insert in each of the following sentences. Channel 30 specialized ____ shows for campers and hunters.

Accepted Answer

A)   on
B)   in
C)   forD) All of the above
E) A) and B)

Question 3

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

A)   to
B)   fromC) A) and B)
D) undefined

Question 4

For each sentence below, choose the correct preposition to insert. Select the letter of the correct answer. I left the sheet music ____ top of the piano.

Accepted Answer

A)   in
B)   on
C)   forD) A) and B)
E) A) and C)

Question 5

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.

Accepted Answer

A)   to
B)   onC) A) and B)
D) undefined

Question 6

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) .

Accepted Answer

A)   with
B)   atC) A) and B)
D) undefined

Question 7

Select the letter of the correct preposition to insert in each of the following sentences. The more Tyrese worries ____ the work he has left to do, the less able he is to finish on time.

Accepted Answer

A)   on
B)   after
C)   aboutD) A) and B)
E) A) and C)

Question 8

The following sentences form a paragraph. Select the correct preposition for each blank.
Unsung Innovators
He was angry ____ Durant's marketing a small, inexpensive car bearing his prestigious name.

Accepted Answer

A)   about
B)   withC) A) and B)
D) undefined A

Question 9

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

Accepted Answer

A)   on
B)   inC) A) and B)
D) undefined

Question 10

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

A)   on
B)   inC) A) and B)
D) undefined A

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

A)   for
B)   fromC) A) and B)
D) undefined

Question 12

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.

Accepted Answer

A)   in
B)   onC) A) and B)
D) undefined

Question 13

For each sentence below, choose the correct preposition to insert. Select the letter of the correct answer. Steve left the fruit flies ____ the laboratory overnight.

Accepted Answer

A)   on
B)   under
C)   inD) A) and B)
E) B) and C) C

Question 14

For each sentence below, choose the correct preposition to insert. Select the letter of the correct answer. I am grateful to the university for offering this scholarship ____ me.

Accepted Answer

A)   to
B)   for
C)   fromD) All of the above
E) A) and B)

Question 15

Select the letter of the correct preposition to insert in each of the following sentences. Victoria was so fond ____ the film that she purchased the DVD.

Accepted Answer

A)   after
B)   of
C)   onD) A) and B)
E) B) and C)

Question 16

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

A)   On
B)   InC) A) and B)
D) undefined

Question 17

Select the letter of the correct preposition to insert in each of the following sentences. When it comes to highway tolls, I differ ____ Senator Freiling.

Accepted Answer

A)   with
B)   from
C)   onD) B) and C)
E) A) and C)

Question 18

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

A)   with
B)   toC) A) and B)
D) undefined

Question 19

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.

Accepted Answer

A)   In
B)   OnC) A) and B)
D) undefined

Question 20

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.

Accepted Answer

A)   to
B)   forC) A) and B)
D) undefined

Exam 34: Prepositions

Select the letter of the correct preposition to insert in each of the following sentences. According ____ the preface, the author of this book was an eyewitness to the earthquake.

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Select the letter of the correct preposition to insert in each of the following sentences. Channel 30 specialized ____ shows for campers and hunters.

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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.

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For each sentence below, choose the correct preposition to insert. Select the letter of the correct answer. I left the sheet music ____ top of the piano.

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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.

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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) .

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Select the letter of the correct preposition to insert in each of the following sentences. The more Tyrese worries ____ the work he has left to do, the less able he is to finish on time.

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The following sentences form a paragraph. Select the correct preposition for each blank. Unsung Innovators He was angry ____ Durant's marketing a small, inexpensive car bearing his prestigious name.

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

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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.

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

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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.

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For each sentence below, choose the correct preposition to insert. Select the letter of the correct answer. Steve left the fruit flies ____ the laboratory overnight.

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For each sentence below, choose the correct preposition to insert. Select the letter of the correct answer. I am grateful to the university for offering this scholarship ____ me.

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Select the letter of the correct preposition to insert in each of the following sentences. Victoria was so fond ____ the film that she purchased the DVD.

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

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Select the letter of the correct preposition to insert in each of the following sentences. When it comes to highway tolls, I differ ____ Senator Freiling.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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