This set of English Grammar Exercises (MCQs) focuses on “Preposition – Adverbs which are also Pronouns”.
1. Find out the preposition in the sentence.
He put on a mask on his face.
a) He
b) put on
c) on
d) a mask
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Explanation: We know that the word ‘on’ is a preposition but here the phrase ‘put on’ is used as a preposition. These type of prepositions are called Adverbial prepositions or Adverb particles. These can function as Adverbs and also as Prepositions.
2. Find out the preposition in the sentence.
Jennifer remained silent throughout the party.
a) Jennifer
b) remained
c) silent
d) throughout
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Explanation: The word ‘throughout’ is used as a preposition. It can also be used as an Adverb. In this sentence, it is used as a preposition as it shows the relation between the word ‘silent’ and the object ‘party’.
3. Find out the preposition in the sentence.
Nikhil has to study past midnight tonight.
a) Nikhil
b) has
c) past
d) tonight
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Explanation: The word ‘past’ is used as a preposition. It can also be used as an Adjective. In this sentence, it is used as a preposition as it shows the relation between the verb ‘study’ and the object ‘midnight’. It describes an action done beyond the capacity of something or someone.
4. Find out the preposition in the sentence.
The birds flew away from the dog.
a) The birds
b) away from
c) from
d) the dog
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Explanation: We know that the word ‘from’ is a preposition. The phrase ‘away from’ is used as a Preposition of movement. It describes the action of birds. The word ‘away’ is an adverb and describing the action verb ‘flew’.
5. Find out the preposition in the sentence.
I heard some noise when I am walking round the corner.
a) I
b) heard
c) some noise
d) round
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Explanation: We know that the word ‘round’ is a preposition. This word is an example of adverbial preposition as it function as both preposition and adverb.
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