Grammar Quiz 602

Prepostion Quiz

Adjection Quiz

Article Quiz

Answers:

Preposition Quiz

1. to

Here’s why:

• At – We use “at” for specific times or locations. (e.g., at 3pm, at the park)
• In – We use “in” for points in time or indefinite locations. (e.g., in the afternoon, in Europe)
• Upon – This preposition has a more formal connotation and suggests immediacy or placement on a surface. (e.g., Upon arrival, he greeted the guests)
• To – “To” is used for comparing things, including age.

2. of

Here’s why:

• Of – indicates possession, belonging, or a general relationship. In this case, you are taking care of your parents, signifying responsibility towards them.
• To – is used for giving something to someone.
• By – suggests doing something in a particular way or through a specific method.
• On – is used for specific locations or times, or to focus on a particular aspect of something.

3. to

Here’s why:

• to – is the preposition used to indicate the person you marry. We say “marry someone to someone else.”
• with – is used for accompanying someone or doing something together. (“She went to the wedding with her friend.”)
• within – indicates a period of time, but it wouldn’t be used in this context.
• by – can be used passively, but it wouldn’t be appropriate here. (“She was married by the priest.”)

Adjective Quiz

1. happy

Here’s why:

• Happy – describes an emotional state and wouldn’t be used to describe hair.
• Long – refers to the length of the hair, which is a physical characteristic.
• Early – indicates time and wouldn’t be relevant to describing hair.

2. fast

Here’s why:

• Roar – is a sound associated with engines, especially loud ones, but it wouldn’t necessarily describe the car itself.
• Slim – describes something thin or narrow, which wouldn’t typically be used for a car unless it’s an unusual design.
• Fast – refers to the car’s speed, which is a common way to describe a car’s performance.

3. relaxing

Here’s why:

• High – can be used in contexts like “high spirits” but wouldn’t describe a holiday itself.
• Slow – might imply the holiday was uneventful or tedious.
• Relaxing – suggests the holiday was enjoyable and allowed you to unwind.

Article Quiz

1. the

Here’s why:

• a – is used for indefinite singular nouns, when we are mentioning something for the first time and it’s not specific. (e.g., I saw a dog in the park)
• an – is used before words that start with a vowel sound (an apple, an umbrella).
• the – is used for definite nouns, where we are referring to something specific that has already been mentioned or is implied by the context.

In this case, the sentence is asking about a specific man, likely the one who was previously mentioned or is being discussed. So, “the” is the appropriate article.

2. No article

Here’s why:

• a – and an are indefinite articles used before singular nouns when we’re introducing something for the first time. (“I’m studying a new language this month.”)
• the – is a definite article used before singular or plural nouns that are specific and have already been mentioned or are implied by the context. (“I’m reading the book you recommended.”)

In the sentence, “Geography” is a subject you’re studying, not a specific book or concept related to geography. So, no article is needed.

3. No article

Here’s why:

• a – and an are indefinite articles used before singular nouns when something is introduced for the first time. (“I found an interesting book yesterday.”) School is likely a familiar place you attend regularly, so it wouldn’t be indefinite.
• the – is a definite article used before specific nouns that have already been mentioned or are implied by the context. (“The school across the street is having a fair today.”) There’s no mention of a specific school beforehand, so “the” wouldn’t be appropriate.

No article is needed in this case because “school” refers to the general concept of attending a school, not a specific one.