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Prepositions Quiz

1. For each of the following 1-10, choose the correct sentence.

 A) Where did you find the lost puppy at?
 B) Where did you find the lost puppy?

2. 

 A) Juanita is different from Scottie.
 B) Juanita is different than Scottie.

3. 

 A) We should have known not to leave our car doors unlocked.
 B) We should of known not to leave our car doors unlocked.

4. 

 A) How can I get this stain off of my jeans?
 B) How can I get this stain off my jeans?

5. 

 A) Just as LaMar, check your work carefully.
 B) Just like LaMar, check your work carefully.

6. 

 A) Cut the cake into small pieces.
 B) Cut the cake up into small pieces.

7. 

 A) Which address is Enrico at?
 B) At which address is Enrico?
 C) Both sentences 1 and 2 are correct.

8. 

 A) From the edge of the diving board I dived in the pool.
 B) From the edge of the diving board I dived into the pool.
 C) Both sentences A and B are correct.

9. 

 A) I fell off of the porch when I was sweeping it.
 B) I fell off the porch when I was sweeping it.

10. 

 A) I saw my reflection in the mirror.
 B) I saw my reflection into the mirror.


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