WREN & MARTIN's English grammar-Compound Prepositions: 10 Practice MCQs

 

Compound Prepositions: 10 Practice MCQs

1. The river flows _______ the bridge.

A. underneath

B. between

C. within

D. without

2. The shop is located just _______ the street.

A. along

B. across

C. amidst

D. beneath

3. He sat _______ his two best friends.

A. among

B. between

C. along

D. across

4. There was great excitement _______ the crowd.

A. between

B. amidst

C. inside

D. without

5. Don't go _______ the house; it is raining heavily.

A. within

B. inside

C. outside

D. beyond

6. The treasure was buried deep _______ the earth.

A. beneath

B. along

C. across

D. between

7. He was standing _______ the curtain, hiding from us.

A. before

B. behind

C. beneath

D. beyond

8. Is there anyone _______ the room?

A. inside

B. among

C. across

D. around

9. You should stay _______ the limits of the law.

A. without

B. within

C. beyond

D. beneath

10. I can see the mountains _______ the clouds.

A. among

B. between

C. beyond

D. along

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Answer Key & Explanations

Question	Answer	Rule / Logic
1	A	Underneath indicates a position directly below something else.
2	B	Across means from one side to the other.
3	B	Between is used for two people or things.
4	B	Amidst (or Among) is used when surrounded by many people/things.
5	C	Outside refers to the external side or space.
6	A	Beneath is a compound preposition meaning "under" or "lower in position."
7	B	Behind indicates a position at the back of something.
8	A	Inside refers to the inner part of an enclosed space.
9	B	Within indicates being inside a boundary or limit.
10	C	Beyond means on the further side of something.