Quick Connect: Prepositions and Conjunctions Made Easy Quiz

Sharpen your understanding of prepositions and conjunctions with this easy quiz designed to reinforce basic grammar skills. Cover essential usage and common mistakes in English sentence structure, perfect for learners aiming to master these key connectives.

1. Preposition for Location

   Which preposition completes this sentence correctly? The cat is hiding ___ the table.

   1. since
   2. under
   3. for
   4. between

   Explanation: The correct answer is 'under' as it accurately describes something located beneath another object. 'Between' would only make sense if the cat were located with reference to two objects. 'For' and 'since' are not prepositions for location; they are typically used with time or purpose.

2. Choosing the Correct Conjunction

   Select the appropriate conjunction: She likes to swim ___ she does not enjoy running.

   1. because
   2. and
   3. for
   4. but

   Explanation: 'But' is used to show a contrast between two statements, which fits this sentence. 'And' suggests addition, not contrast. 'Because' explains a reason, which is not needed here. 'For' means 'because' in old-fashioned or formal contexts, but doesn't work naturally in this sentence.

3. Preposition of Time

   Which preposition best fills the blank? The meeting starts ___ 9 o’clock.

   1. to
   2. at
   3. in
   4. by

   Explanation: 'At' is the correct preposition for precise times, like 9 o’clock. 'To' is incorrect in this usage; it can refer to movement, but not time. 'In' refers to periods or months, not specific times. 'By' indicates a deadline, not the starting time.

4. Conjunction for Reason

   Choose the conjunction that shows cause: He stayed home ____ he was feeling sick.

   1. or
   2. because
   3. so
   4. of

   Explanation: 'Because' indicates reason, explaining why he stayed home. 'Or' is used for choices, which isn’t suitable here. 'So' shows result, not cause. 'Of' alone is not a conjunction and doesn't connect the clauses properly.

5. Preposition for Destination

   Which preposition fits in the sentence? We are going ___ the park this afternoon.

   1. with
   2. by
   3. on
   4. to

   Explanation: 'To' is used to indicate direction or destination, making it correct here. 'On' would suggest being on a surface, not a destination. 'With' indicates company. 'By' might show the method of transport (by bus), but does not indicate destination.

6. Pairing Conjunctions

   Select the correct correlative conjunctions: ____ the dog ____ the cat were outside when it started raining.

   1. Either / nor
   2. Neither / or
   3. But / and
   4. Both / and

   Explanation: The pair 'both / and' correctly joins the two subjects to show they were outside together. 'Either / nor' and 'Neither / or' are incorrect pairings. 'But / and' are not correlative conjunctions used together.

7. Preposition for Manner

   Which word correctly completes the sentence? He solved the puzzle ___ ease.

   1. by
   2. at
   3. with
   4. in

   Explanation: 'With' is used to indicate the manner in which something is done, making 'with ease' the correct phrase. 'In ease' and 'at ease' have different meanings. 'By ease' is not standard English usage.

8. Conjunction Connecting Choices

   Which conjunction best links these options: Would you like tea ___ coffee?

   1. since
   2. or
   3. and
   4. because

   Explanation: 'Or' is the correct conjunction to offer alternatives or choices. 'Because' expresses reason, which is not logical here. 'And' would mean both options, and 'since' is used to show time or reason.

9. Preposition for Comparison

   Fill in the blank with the correct preposition: She is taller ___ her brother.

   1. for
   2. to
   3. then
   4. than

   Explanation: 'Than' is used for making comparisons, which is required here. 'Then' refers to time and sounds very similar, but is incorrect. 'To' and 'for' do not work in comparison sentences.

10. Conjunction for Results

    Choose the correct conjunction: He was late, ___ he missed the bus.

    1. or
    2. for
    3. but
    4. so

    Explanation: 'So' shows a result or consequence, which fits this sentence. 'But' shows contrast, not result. 'Or' implies a choice, and 'for' would be awkward and old-fashioned here.