Prepositions
9 Grade 8 English questions on Prepositions, with worked marking schemes. 9 questions are available on this topic in full.
Question 1
1 markShe insisted _______ seeing the manager.
A. on
B. in
C. for
D. at
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1 markChoose the correct preposition: "She is passionate _______ environmental conservation."
A. in
B. at
C. for
D. about
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1 markWhich word correctly fills: "She is _______ to English _______ Swahili."
A. B and C
B. conversant with … and
C. conversant in … and
D. conversant in … as well as
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A. conversant with … and/as well as
Question 4
1 markChoose the correct preposition: "She prides herself _______ her work."
A. in
B. at
C. for
D. on
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D. prides herself on
Question 5
1 markHe was accused _______ stealing.
A. in
B. of
C. with
D. for
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1 markI look forward _______ hearing from you.
A. to
B. for
C. at
D. in
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1 markThe teacher _______ whom we spoke was very helpful.
A. with
B. about
C. to
D. for
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1 markThe students were prevented _______ leaving early.
A. to
B. against
C. for
D. from
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1 markShe is fond _______ reading novels.
A. at
B. in
C. for
D. of
(1 mark)
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