Prepositions Quiz - CBSE Class 8 English

Free practice quiz: Prepositions (CBSE Class 8 English). 18 multiple-choice questions with answers and explanations. Play online, no sign-up needed.

This CBSE Class 8 English practice quiz has 18 multiple-choice questions on Prepositions, and 18 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. Fill in the blank: The cat is sleeping ___ the bed.

   1. on
   2. in
   3. under
   4. over
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   Answer: A. on

   The correct preposition is 'on' because the cat is sleeping on top of the bed.

2. Complete the sentence: My birthday is ____ December.

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

   'In' is used with months and years, hence 'in December' is correct.

3. Select the appropriate preposition: There is a bridge ___ the river.

   1. in
   2. over
   3. on
   4. under
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   Answer: B. over

   'Over' is used because the bridge spans across the river, implying elevation above the water.

4. Identify the correct preposition: The meeting is scheduled ___ 3 PM.

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

   'At' is used with specific times, making 'at 3 PM' the correct choice.

5. Choose the suitable preposition: The stars can be seen ___ the night.

   1. during
   2. at
   3. in
   4. under
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   Answer: A. during

   'During' indicates something happens within a certain period, like night time.

More questions in this quiz

Answers and explanations are in the full quiz.

1. Choose the appropriate preposition: She walked ___ the park to reach home.
2. Select the correct preposition: The keys are hidden ___ the mat.
3. Identify the correct preposition: She was born ___ 1995.
4. Choose the correct preposition: The painting is hung ___ the wall.
5. Decide the right preposition: The playground is ___ the school.
6. Fill in the blank: She sat ___ the stairs, waiting.
7. Which preposition fits: The cat jumped ___ the roof.
8. Complete the sentence: We will finish the project ___ the end of this week.
9. Select the right preposition: The city was covered ___ snow.
10. Fill in the blank: I will meet you ___ the entrance of the museum.
11. Select the correct preposition: She was asleep ___ the whole movie.
12. Fill in the blank: We have been working ___ this project for months.
13. Choose the correct preposition: The plane flew ___ the mountains before landing.

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