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.

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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