Prepositions Quiz - CBSE Class 5 English

Free practice quiz: Prepositions (CBSE Class 5 English). 55 multiple-choice questions with answers and explanations. Play online, no sign-up needed.

This CBSE Class 5 English practice quiz has 55 multiple-choice questions on Prepositions, and 55 of them come with an explanation. Try the 5 sample questions below (tap an option to check yourself), then play the full quiz online. No sign-up needed.

Sample questions

1. Where do you put the cat?

   1. On the table
   2. Under the table
   3. In the house
   4. Above the ceiling
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   Answer: C. In the house

   The correct preposition to use with a location where the cat lives is 'in'.

2. There was a surprise party ____ the restaurant.

   1. at
   2. in
   3. on
   4. by
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   Answer: A. at

   'At' is typically used for specific locations like a restaurant.

3. What would you say about a picture hanging high?

   1. The picture is in the wall.
   2. The picture is on the wall.
   3. The picture is at the wall.
   4. The picture is above the wall.
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   Answer: B. The picture is on the wall.

   When something is attached to a vertical surface, we use 'on'. Here, the picture being 'on the wall' is the correct usage.

4. What is the role of the preposition 'on' in 'There is a lamp on the desk.'?

   1. To show time
   2. To show location
   3. To show direction
   4. To show possession
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   Answer: B. To show location

   'On' specifies the location of the lamp relative to the desk, highlighting its position.

5. Select the sentence with the best use of 'under':

   1. The apple is under the box on the floor.
   2. The apple is next to the box on the floor.
   3. The apple is above the box on the floor.
   4. The apple is inside the box on the floor.
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   Answer: A. The apple is under the box on the floor.

   This sentence effectively uses 'under' to describe the position of the apple relative to the box.

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1. Where is the book located?
2. The kids are playing ____ the park.
3. She kept the toys ____ the box.
4. The cat is sleeping ____ the couch.
5. There are many stars ____ the sky.
6. She found her shoes ____ the closet.
7. He lives ____ the city.
8. The letter is ____ the envelope.
9. He keeps his money ____ the bank.
10. The dog is hiding ____ the bed.
11. I left my keys ____ my car.
12. She placed the vase ____ the table.
13. The flowers are ____ the garden.
14. He was sitting ____ the chair when I arrived.
15. The painting hangs ____ the wall.
16. Your homework is ____ my desk.
17. The cat jumped ____ the table and landed safely.
18. She looked ____ the window during the storm.
19. Where do you usually place a book?
20. Which of these sentences uses 'on' correctly?
21. Choose the correct preposition: The coffee cup is ___ the table.
22. Identify the correctly structured sentence.
23. Which sentence uses 'on' incorrectly?
24. What is the preposition in this sentence? 'The vase is on the cabinet.'
25. Choose the sentence that most correctly uses 'on':
26. Complete the sentence with the correct preposition: The cat jumped ___ the table.
27. What does the preposition 'on' indicate in this context: 'The picture is on the wall.'?
28. Which of the following prepositions correctly completes the sentence? 'We went ___ the roof to see the view.'
29. Identify the sentence with the correct use of 'on'.
30. Choose the correct option: He placed the cake ___ the table for everyone to see.
31. Complete the sentence: The bird is sitting ___ the branch.
32. What does 'on' signify in 'She is on the phone.'?
33. Which preposition is correctly used? 'The park is ___ the other side of the river.'
34. Where is the cat sleeping?
35. What is something you might find under your bed?
36. Choose the correct sentence with 'under':
37. Which phrase uses the preposition 'under' correctly?
38. Identify the incorrect usage of 'under':
39. Complete this sentence: The book is ____ the pile of clothes.
40. Which option best completes the sentence: The dog ran ___ the table?
41. Which animal might hide under a rock?
42. Fill in the blank: She found her keys ____ the couch.
43. In which sentence is 'under' used to show comparison?
44. Which option shows the best use of 'under' in this context?
45. Choose the sentence that includes an idiomatic expression with 'under':
46. Identify the context where 'under' represents a state or condition:
47. Which sentence indicates a location 'under' that has a negative implication?
48. Select the sentence where 'under' suggests a limitation:
49. In which situation is 'under' applied to express urgency?
50. Choose the phrase that implies 'under' in a metaphorical sense:

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