WREN & MARTIN's English grammar-Mastering Participles and Prepositions: Grammar Quiz

 

Mastering Participles and Prepositions: Grammar Quiz

In English, past and present participles are frequently followed by specific prepositions. Choosing the right one is essential for clear communication. Test your skills with these 10 high-yield questions.

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Multiple Choice Questions

Q1. The committee is composed _______ experts from various scientific fields.

• (a) with

• (b) of

• (c) by

• (d) in

Q2. The witness was asked if he was associated _______ the main suspect in the case.

• (a) to

• (b) of

• (c) with

• (d) by

Q3. The young athlete is dedicated _______ improving his personal record this season.

• (a) for

• (b) to

• (c) in

• (d) with

Q4. Most of the hikers were exhausted _______ the long climb up the mountain.

• (a) by

• (b) with

• (c) from

• (d) of

Q5. The classroom was fully equipped _______ the latest digital learning tools.

• (a) for

• (b) in

• (c) with

• (d) by

Q6. She is quite worried _______ the impact of the upcoming exams on her final grade.

• (a) for

• (b) about

• (c) with

• (d) at

(a) on

• (b) at

• (c) with

• (d) in

Q8. The old mountain path was covered _______ a thick layer of fresh snow.

• (a) from

• (b) in

• (c) by

• (d) with

Q9. The city is widely known _______ its beautiful architecture and vibrant culture.

• (a) for

• (b) of

• (c) as

• (d) about

Q10. Several students were involved _______ the planning of the school’s annual fair.

• (a) with

• (b) in

• (c) for

• (d) on

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✅ Answer Key & Grammar Explanations

Q.No	Answer	Explanation
1	(b) of	Composed of is the standard phrase to describe what something is made of.
2	(c) with	We use associated with to describe a connection between people or things.
3	(b) to	Dedicated to is followed by a gerund (-ing) or a noun.
4	(c) from	You are usually exhausted from an activity or physical exertion.
5	(c) with	Equipped with refers to the tools or features provided to a person or place.
6	(b) about	We are worried about a situation, person, or outcome.
7	(d) in	We use dressed in followed by a color or type of clothing.
8	(d) with	While "covered in" is common, covered with is the standard for physical layers.
9	(a) for	Known for precedes a specific quality or characteristic.
10	(b) in	To be involved in means to take part in an activity or event.