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10th Class · English Grammar · Board Exam 2026
Each question carries 1 mark. No negative marking. Choose the most appropriate preposition.
Q1. The children walked ______ the river bank collecting pebbles and shells.
(A) across
(B) along
(C) through
(D) around
Q2. The cat ran ______ the room chasing the mouse in circles.
(A) along
(B) across
(C) around
(D) through
Q3. The brave swimmer crossed ______ the wide river to reach the other side.
(A) through
(B) along
(C) around
(D) across
Q4. Light entered the room ______ the small gap in the curtain.
(A) around
(B) through
(C) along
(D) across
Q5. The old man sat on a bench ______ the park enjoying the cool breeze.
(A) through
(B) across
(C) along
(D) around
Q6. A bridge was built ______ the valley to connect the two villages.
(A) along
(B) around
(C) across
(D) through
Q7. The hikers trekked ______ the dense forest for three hours before reaching the waterfall.
(A) across
(B) through
(C) along
(D) around
Q8. There were colourful shops ______ both sides of the busy street.
(A) around
(B) through
(C) across
(D) along
Q9. The earth revolves ______ the sun once every 365 days.
(A) across
(B) along
(C) around
(D) through
Q10. The news of his success spread ______ the entire school within minutes.
(A) along
(B) through
(C) across
(D) around
✅ Answers with Explanation
| Q | Answer | Rule / Reason |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | (B) along | ALONG = movement following the length or side of something. Walking beside the river bank from one end to another → ALONG. |
| 2 | (C) around | AROUND = movement in a circular path or all sides of something. Running in circles inside the room → AROUND. |
| 3 | (D) across | ACROSS = movement from one side to the other side of a surface or space. Crossing a river from bank to bank → ACROSS. |
| 4 | (B) through | THROUGH = movement from one end to the other end by passing inside something. Light passes inside the gap → THROUGH. |
| 5 | (D) around | AROUND = in the area of, nearby, or surrounded by. Sitting in the area of the park → AROUND (also means nearby/in the vicinity of). |
| 6 | (C) across | ACROSS = spanning from one side to the other. A bridge is built to span the valley — connecting two opposite sides → ACROSS. |
| 7 | (B) through | THROUGH = entering and moving inside an enclosed or solid space. Trekking inside the forest, surrounded by trees on all sides → THROUGH. |
| 8 | (D) along | ALONG = positioned beside or following the length of something. Shops arranged on both sides of the street → ALONG (lining the sides of the street). |
| 9 | (C) around | AROUND = in a circular orbit or path encircling something. The earth orbits — moves in a circle — around the sun → AROUND. |
| 10 | (C) across | ACROSS = spreading to all parts of a wide area. News spreading to every corner of the school — from one side to all sides → ACROSS. (across the country, across the world) |
📌 Quick Memory Guide — ALONG · AROUND · ACROSS · THROUGH
| Preposition | Meaning | Examples |
|---|---|---|
| ALONG | Following the length or side of something | along the road · along the coast · along the wall |
| AROUND | In a circular path; on all sides of; nearby | around the sun · around the table · around the corner |
| ACROSS | From one side to the other side of a surface | across the river · across the road · across the world |
| THROUGH | From one end to the other by passing inside | through the tunnel · through the forest · through the window |
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