Using Prepositions by Context Quiz

This quiz checks your understanding of prepositions and phrasal verbs used in workplace communication. To pass the quiz, you must correctly answer at least 18 of the 20 questions below. Read each question and choose the correct answer. There's only one correct answer for each question. For accessibility, transcripts are available for learners with hearing impairments; we recommend using them only if needed. # --quizzes-- ## --quiz-- ### --question-- #### --text-- What does the preposition `on` mean in this sentence: `Please share your feedback on this project`? #### --distractors-- It shows the time when feedback is given. --- It shows the location of the project. --- It shows ownership of the project. #### --answer-- It shows the topic or subject being discussed. ### --question-- #### --text-- What does `out of the way` mean? #### --distractors-- Easy to find and access --- Located in the center of an office --- Located in a frequently visited place #### --answer-- Located in a place that is difficult to reach ### --question-- #### --text-- Listen to the audio. What does Anna ask for? <!-- (quiz audio) Anna: Good morning, Bob. Have you seen the layout plan for our new office? I need your input on where to place each department. --> #### --audio-- ```json { "audio": { "filename": "B1_22-1.mp3", "startTimestamp": 0, "finishTimestamp": 6.3 }, "transcript": [ { "character": "Anna", "text": "Good morning, Bob. Have you seen the layout plan for our new office? I need your input on where to place each department." } ] } ``` #### --distractors-- She asks Bob to approve the plan. --- She asks Bob to design the office. --- She asks for technical equipment. #### --answer-- She asks for Bob's opinion about the plan. ### --question-- #### --text-- Which definition is incorrect? #### --distractors-- A `department` is a part of a company focused on one type of work. --- A `server room` is where computer servers are kept. --- An `emergency exit` is used during emergencies. #### --answer-- A `break room` is a place for client meetings only. ### --question-- #### --text-- True or false: `Next to`, `close to`, and `near` have the similar meaning. #### --distractors-- That's true but only when talking about people rather than places. --- That's false since `next to` means far away while the others mean nearby. --- That's false because `near` refers to time while the others refer to space. #### --answer-- That's true, though `next to` usually suggests the closest position. ### --question-- #### --text-- Which sentence uses the correct preposition to show a different action or choice? #### --distractors-- `We used email instead at chat.` --- `We used email instead from chat.` --- `We used email instead chat.` #### --answer-- `We used email instead of chat.` ### --question-- #### --text-- What do you describe as `isolated`? #### --distractors-- Something connected to many systems --- Something recently updated --- Something frequently used #### --answer-- Something separate or away from others ### --question-- #### --text-- What phrasal verb does NOT use the correct particle? #### --distractors-- `To set up` (meaning to prepare something for use) --- `To step in` (meaning to take over a responsibility) --- `To look out` (meaning to watch for something) #### --answer-- `To line on` (meaning to arrange in the right order) ### --question-- #### --text-- You want to show the purpose or goal that something is related to, so you say: `We need to get ready BLANK the project review`. #### --distractors-- `at` --- `with` --- `on` #### --answer-- `for` ### --question-- #### --text-- Which of the following is incorrect? #### --distractors-- `Right across` describes the opposite side. --- `Behind` describes position at the back. --- `Between` describes space separating two things. #### --answer-- `In the middle` describes being far away from everything. ### --question-- #### --text-- What is a `convenient spot`? #### --distractors-- A temporary workspace --- A hidden location --- A restricted area #### --answer-- A place that is practical to use ### --question-- #### --text-- Which of the following means before the beginning of the upcoming week? #### --distractors-- `Until next week` --- `After next week` --- `During next week` #### --answer-- `By next week` ### --question-- #### --text-- Listen to the audio. What does David want to know? <!-- (quiz audio) David: Do we have enough designers for the new user interface changes scheduled for the end of the quarter? --> #### --audio-- ```json { "audio": { "filename": "B1_22-2.mp3", "startTimestamp": 20.4, "finishTimestamp": 24.8 }, "transcript": [ { "character": "David", "text": "Do we have enough designers for the new user interface changes scheduled for the end of the quarter?" } ] } ``` #### --distractors-- Whether the designers have already completed the interface updates --- Whether designers plan to move to another department soon --- Whether the deadline for the interface changes will be postponed #### --answer-- Whether the team has a sufficient number of designers available ### --question-- #### --text-- What does `on time` mean? #### --distractors-- Earlier than expected --- After the deadline --- During free time #### --answer-- At the expected time ### --question-- #### --text-- What's the difference between `to bring up` and `to bring in`? #### --distractors-- Both mean exactly the same thing. --- `To bring up` refers to physical movement, and `to bring in` refers only to opinions. --- `To bring up` means to introduce a new idea, and `to bring in` means to cancel it. #### --answer-- `To bring up` means to introduce a topic, and `to bring in` means to introduce something or someone new. ### --question-- #### --text-- Which sentence uses the correct preposition to mean intending or expecting to do something? #### --distractors-- `I plan at finishing the task today.` --- `I plan for finishing the task today.` --- `I plan to finishing the task today.` #### --answer-- `I plan on finishing the task today.` ### --question-- #### --text-- Which of the following is correct? #### --distractors-- `in January`, `on 5pm`, `at Friday` --- `at January`, `in 5pm`, `on Friday` --- `on January`, `at 5pm`, `in Friday` #### --answer-- `in January`, `at 5pm`, `on Friday` ### --question-- #### --text-- What does this sentence express: `He ended up doing the task`? #### --distractors-- He planned from the beginning to complete the task. --- He refused to do the task at the last moment. --- He is still deciding whether to do the task. #### --answer-- He finally did the task after events led to that result. ### --question-- #### --text-- What does `around 3pm` mean? #### --distractors-- Exactly at 3pm --- An hour before 3pm --- Two hours after 3pm #### --answer-- Close to 3pm but not exactly ### --question-- #### --text-- Choose the grammatically correct sentence: #### --distractors-- `We should double the number to five from ten.` --- `We should double the number for five to ten.` --- `We should double the number from five towards ten.` #### --answer-- `We should double the number from five to ten.`