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Problems with Prepositions Quiz

1. Choose the correct sentence.

      A) Our ship leaves August 15.
      B) Our ship leaves on August 15.

2. Choose the correct sentence.

      A) I could have danced all night.
      B) I could of danced all night.

3. Choose the correct sentence.

      A) Where did you get this from?
      B) Where did you get this?

4. Choose the correct sentence.

      A) If we split it evenly between the three of us, no one will be unhappy.
      B) If we split it evenly among the three of us, no one will be unhappy.

5. Choose the correct sentence.

      A) You can't just walk into the house without knocking.
      B) You can't just walk in the house without knocking.

6. Choose the correct sentence.

      A) He will be back the tenth.
      B) He will be back on the tenth.

7. Choose the correct sentence.

      A) Take your plate off of the table.
      B) Take your plate off the table.

8. Choose the correct sentence.

      A) Cut the pie into six slices.
      B) Cut the pie up into six slices.

9. Choose the correct sentence.

      A) As the invitation stated, we'll see you the tenth for our reunion.
      B) Like the invitation stated, we'll see you on the tenth for our reunion.
      C) As the invitation stated, we'll see you on the tenth for our reunion.
      D) Like the invitation stated, we'll see you the tenth for our reunion.

10. Choose the correct sentence.

      A) I don't know what you are talking about.
      B) I don't know of what you are talking about.

11. Choose the correct sentence.

      A) You could of told me about the mistake earlier.
      B) You could have told me about the mistake earlier.

12. Choose the correct sentence.

      A) I don't know where he is or I would tell you.
      B) I don't know where he is at or I would tell you.


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