Preposition quiz questions | Use of Preposition In, On, At - LearnEnglish [Set: 3]

Welcome to "LearnEnglish.com.np," the ultimate hub for targeted English grammar resources designed for various grade levels. If you're in search of specific materials for Class 9 or Class 10 English grammar, complete with practice questions, answers in PDF format, you're in the right place. But that's not all. 

Our interactive grammar quizzes, equipped with answers, cater not only to Class 7 but also to Class 6 grammar students. Additionally, CBSE/ICSE students will find immense value in these engaging quizzes. At "Learn English" our primary objective is to empower students with dynamic content, nurturing a profound grasp of the English language. So, enjoy these FREE grammar practices to improve your English grammar learning.

In this post, we've prepared  MCQ quizzes on PREPOSITION (In, On, At) with multiple-choice questions and answers. Enjoy the online preposition quiz to test yourself, and please do share your valuable feedback with us. Your input helps us refine our quizzes and make them even more effective.

The cat was hiding ........... the room.

in

on

at

✅ Preposition 'IN' is used in the sense of 'surrounded by something'

They arrived ........... the party together.

at

in

on

✅ Preposition 'AT' is used with the above phrase

Turn ........... the radio for some music.

on

in

at

✅ Preposition 'ON' is used with the above phrasal verbs

She smiled ........... the compliment.

at

in

on

✅ Preposition 'AT' is used with the above phrase

People wonder ........... the Northern Lights.

at

in

on

✅ Preposition 'AT' is used with the above phrase

He was born ........... 29th August 1982.

on

in

at

✅ Preposition 'ON' is used before dates i.e it refers to a single/particular day

She's good ........... playing the piano.

at

in

on

✅ Preposition 'AT' is used with the above phrase

He's bad ........... cooking.

at

in

on

✅ Preposition 'AT' is used with the above phrase

Don't be angry ........... the misunderstanding.

at

in

on

✅ Preposition 'AT' is used with the above phrase

They both arrived ........... the same time.

at

in

on

✅ Preposition 'AT' is used with time adverbials

He's a bit backward ........... technology.

in

at

on

✅ Preposition 'IN' is used after the above word i.e. phrasal verb

She enjoys riding ........... a cycle.

on

in

at

✅ Preposition 'ON' is used for the above means of transportation

Birds start chirping ........... dusk.

at

in

on

✅ Preposition 'AT' is used before parts of day (Idea: exact time with no duration) But in the morning, in the afternoon, in the evening

I'm busy ........... present, can we talk later?

at

in

on

✅ Preposition 'AT' is used with time adverbials

I traveled to Paris ........... January to experience winter charm.

in

at

on

✅ Preposition 'IN' is used Before months

It's time to turn ........... for the night.

in

at

on

✅ Preposition 'IN' is used after the above word i.e. phrasal verb

I'll be ........... home this evening.

at

in

on

✅ Preposition 'AT' is used before specific/exact location

Colorful powders fill the air ........... Fagu.

at

in

on

✅ Preposition 'AT' is used before name of festivals

Wisdom is passed ........... through generations.

on

in

at

✅ Preposition 'ON' is used with the above phrasal verbs

He dressed formally ........... a tie for the event.

in

on

at

✅ Preposition 'IN' is used before things worn on the body

Inquire about the event ........... reception.

at

in

on

✅ Preposition 'AT' is used before specific/exact location

The specials are highlighted ........... the menu.

on

in

at

✅ Preposition 'ON' is used to denote position (idea: touching the surface)

Don't impose ........... others unnecessarily.

on

in

at

✅ Preposition 'ON' is used with the above phrasal verbs

I'll move to a new city ........... two months.

in

on

at

✅ Preposition 'IN' is used before period of time i.e. In + period of time

I'll visit you ........... Sunday.

on

in

at

✅ Preposition 'ON' is used before name of the days

She excelled ........... driving skills.

in

on

at

✅ Preposition 'IN' is used before job or profession

She appeared stunning ........... a flowing gown.

in

on

at

✅ Preposition 'IN' is used before things worn on the body

The meeting is scheduled ........... eight.

at

in

on

✅ Preposition 'AT' is used Before time shown by watch (Idea: exact time with no duration)

Don't laugh ........... others' mistakes.

at

in

on

✅ Preposition 'AT' is used with the above phrase

Activities often occur ........... midnight.

at

in

on

✅ Preposition 'AT' is used before parts of day (Idea: exact time with no duration) But in the morning, in the afternoon, in the evening