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1.

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In the following sentence, select the preposition that best completes the sentence.

1. The Star Trek television series and movies have been around _______ forty-one years.

2.

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Many people have been loyal fans ____ the debut of the original program in 1966.

3.

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The new schedule is more convenient__________everyone

4.

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A flood of fan mail preserved Star Trek ____ a third season.

5.

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We can never agree_______what to do for our vacation.

6.

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In the following item, identify the preposition given in brackets and check if they have been used incorrectly. If both are used incorrectly, choose "both of the above." If neither is incorrect, choose "neither of the above."

Every year (on) July 4, a hot-dog eating contest takes place (at) Brooklyn, New York.

on

at

both of the above

neither of the above

7.

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Contestants try to eat a large number (of) hot dogs (in) twelve minutes.

of

in

both of the above

neither of the above

8.

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The contest is held (on) a hot dog restaurant called Nathan's (on) an amusement park.

on (first use)

on (second use)

both of the above

neither of the above

9.

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Nathan's has been (in) business (from) 1916

in

from

both of the above

neither of the above

10.

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Contestants meet (by) the restaurant, and hundreds (of) people come to watch the marathon.

by

of

both of the above

neither of the above

11.

1 point

Choose the sentence in the pair that uses the correct preposition after an adjective or a verb.

I am writing to let you know that I am very excited on the prospect of working as an assistant teacher in the Preschool 1 classroom at the Kenwood Children's Center.

I am writing to let you know that I am very excited about the prospect of working as an assistant teacher in the Preschool 1 classroom at the Kenwood Children's Center.

12.

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Choose the sentence in the pair that uses the correct preposition after an adjective or a verb.

At that age, children are suddenly so aware of the world around them; they are curious and eager to try everything.

At that age, children are suddenly so aware to the world around them; they are curious and eager to try everything.

13.

1 point

Choose the sentence in the pair that uses the correct preposition after an adjective or a verb.

When I visited the classroom yesterday, I was impressed by the way all the children were helping their teacher at cleanup time.

When I visited the classroom yesterday, I was impressed about the way all the children were helping their teacher at cleanup time.

14.

1 point

Choose the sentence in the pair that uses the correct preposition after an adjective or a verb.

At circle time, I was glad that the teacher called to the girls just as often as she called to the boys.

At circle time, I was glad that the teacher called on the girls just as often as she called on the boys.

15.

1 point

Choose the sentence in the pair that uses the correct preposition after an adjective or a verb.

One little girl was so proud by having become a big sister that she couldn't wait to share her news.

One little girl was so proud of having become a big sister that she couldn't wait to share her news.

16.

1 point

In the following sentence, fill in the blank with the correct preposition.

16. I spent many hours ____ my bedroom on the third floor of that house, looking over the western prairie and dreaming of my future.

17.

1 point

The United Nations has supplied the rebels_______weapons.

18.

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Matthew and Michelle moved the table______ the dining room.

19.

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I grew up in North Plains, Nebraska, ____ a shady quiet street in the old section of town.

20.

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The driver was walking______the small park near the restaurant which we did not know.

21.

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Don't forget to bring some flowers________you.

22.

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The police car chased the robbers________ the streets.

23.

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He hasn't smoked__________ages.

24.

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I was able to return the product because it was still_____ warranty.

25.

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By the time the police found out_____ the crime, the thief was already in Mexico.

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