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PREPOSITIONS — TEST PAPER SET 1
Class VII English Grammar — Foundation Level
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General Instructions:
1. All questions are compulsory.
2. Section A: 5 × 1 = 5 marks | Section B: 5 × 2 = 10 marks | Section C: 5 × 2 = 10 marks
3. Write neat and clear answers.
1. All questions are compulsory.
2. Section A: 5 × 1 = 5 marks | Section B: 5 × 2 = 10 marks | Section C: 5 × 2 = 10 marks
3. Write neat and clear answers.
Section A — Fill in the Blank (1 Mark Each) [5 × 1 = 5]
Q1.1
The book is ___ the table. (on / in / at)
Q2.1
We celebrate Independence Day ___ 15th August. (on / in / at)
Q3.1
The cat jumped ___ the wall. (over / under / between)
Q4.1
Sita lives ___ Bhopal. (in / on / at)
Q5.1
The train departs ___ 8 o’clock. (in / on / at)
Section B — Identify & Classify (2 Marks Each) [5 × 2 = 10]
Q6.2
Identify the preposition and state its type (time, place, or direction):
The children played in the garden after school.
The children played in the garden after school.
Q7.2
Identify the preposition and state its type:
The bird flew across the river towards the mountains.
The bird flew across the river towards the mountains.
Q8.2
Fill in with suitable prepositions:
(a) My father goes to office ___ the morning.
(b) The temple is ___ the two shops.
(a) My father goes to office ___ the morning.
(b) The temple is ___ the two shops.
Q9.2
Correct the preposition errors:
(a) She is afraid from dogs.
(b) He is good in Mathematics.
(a) She is afraid from dogs.
(b) He is good in Mathematics.
Q10.2
Use ‘at’, ‘on’, and ‘in’ each in a sentence related to time.
Section C — Apply & Write (2 Marks Each) [5 × 2 = 10]
Q11.2
Fill in with correct prepositions:
(a) The Qutub Minar is situated ___ Delhi.
(b) The flag is ___ the top of the building.
(a) The Qutub Minar is situated ___ Delhi.
(b) The flag is ___ the top of the building.
Q12.2
Choose the correct preposition:
(a) We are waiting ___ the bus stop. (in / at / on)
(b) She put the flowers ___ the vase. (in / on / at)
(a) We are waiting ___ the bus stop. (in / at / on)
(b) She put the flowers ___ the vase. (in / on / at)
Q13.2
Write two sentences using ‘between’ and ‘among’ correctly.
Q14.2
Fill in the blanks with suitable prepositions:
(a) The dog ran ___ the tunnel.
(b) The picture is hanging ___ the wall.
(a) The dog ran ___ the tunnel.
(b) The picture is hanging ___ the wall.
Q15.2
Describe the position of objects in your classroom using three different prepositions of place.
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Answer Key & Solutions
Q1. [1 Mark]
on — The book is on the table. ‘On’ is used for surfaces.
Q2. [1 Mark]
on — ‘On’ is used with specific dates (15th August).
Q3. [1 Mark]
over — The cat jumped over the wall. ‘Over’ means from one side to the other, above.
Q4. [1 Mark]
in — ‘In’ is used with cities, states, and countries.
Q5. [1 Mark]
at — ‘At’ is used with exact clock times.
Q6. [2 Marks]
in — preposition of place (where they played) [1 mark]
after — preposition of time (when they played) [1 mark]
after — preposition of time (when they played) [1 mark]
Q7. [2 Marks]
across — preposition of direction (movement from one side to the other) [1 mark]
towards — preposition of direction (movement in the direction of something) [1 mark]
towards — preposition of direction (movement in the direction of something) [1 mark]
Q8. [2 Marks]
(a) My father goes to office in the morning. (‘In’ is used with parts of the day.) [1 mark]
(b) The temple is between the two shops. (‘Between’ is used for two items.) [1 mark]
(b) The temple is between the two shops. (‘Between’ is used for two items.) [1 mark]
Q9. [2 Marks]
(a) She is afraid of dogs. (‘Afraid of’ is the correct usage, not ‘afraid from’.) [1 mark]
(b) He is good at Mathematics. (‘Good at’ is the correct phrase.) [1 mark]
(b) He is good at Mathematics. (‘Good at’ is the correct phrase.) [1 mark]
Q10. [2 Marks]
Sample answers:
at: The assembly starts at 8:30 a.m. [‘at’ for clock time]
on: We have no school on Sunday. [‘on’ for days]
in: Mangoes ripen in summer. [‘in’ for seasons/months/years]
[1 mark for any 2 correct, 2 marks for all 3]
at: The assembly starts at 8:30 a.m. [‘at’ for clock time]
on: We have no school on Sunday. [‘on’ for days]
in: Mangoes ripen in summer. [‘in’ for seasons/months/years]
[1 mark for any 2 correct, 2 marks for all 3]
Q11. [2 Marks]
(a) The Qutub Minar is situated in Delhi. [1 mark]
(b) The flag is at the top of the building. [1 mark]
(b) The flag is at the top of the building. [1 mark]
Q12. [2 Marks]
(a) We are waiting at the bus stop. (‘At’ for a specific point.) [1 mark]
(b) She put the flowers in the vase. (‘In’ for enclosed spaces.) [1 mark]
(b) She put the flowers in the vase. (‘In’ for enclosed spaces.) [1 mark]
Q13. [2 Marks]
between: The school is between the hospital and the park. (used for two things) [1 mark]
among: She distributed sweets among all the students. (used for more than two) [1 mark]
among: She distributed sweets among all the students. (used for more than two) [1 mark]
Q14. [2 Marks]
(a) The dog ran through the tunnel. (‘Through’ means from one end to the other inside.) [1 mark]
(b) The picture is hanging on the wall. (‘On’ for surfaces.) [1 mark]
(b) The picture is hanging on the wall. (‘On’ for surfaces.) [1 mark]
Q15. [2 Marks]
Sample answers:
The blackboard is on the front wall.
The dustbin is near the door.
The fans are above our heads.
[1 mark for 2 correct sentences, 2 marks for 3 with different prepositions]
The blackboard is on the front wall.
The dustbin is near the door.
The fans are above our heads.
[1 mark for 2 correct sentences, 2 marks for 3 with different prepositions]