The Preposition

1. In the example sentence, 'The cat is fond of milk', what type of word precedes the preposition 'of'?

• A) Noun
• B) Verb
• C) Pronoun
• D) Adjective

2. Based on the examples for the preposition 'after', what can be inferred about its usage?

• A) It only denotes a sequence in time.
• B) It is used exclusively for pursuing something.
• C) It can indicate time, pursuit, or naming something in honor of someone.
• D) It can only be used to show a position behind something.

3. Which of the following is listed in the text as a complex or phrasal preposition?

• A) for
• B) with
• C) instead of
• D) after

4. In the sentence 'But he could not go because of his illness,' what is the grammatical classification of 'because of'?

• A) A simple preposition
• B) An appropriate preposition
• C) A complex preposition
• D) A verb-preposition pair

5. According to the chapter, what is a single-word preposition called?

• A) A complex preposition
• B) A phrasal preposition
• C) A simple preposition
• D) An appropriate preposition

6. The text contrasts standard and conversational English. Which sentence structure exemplifies the conversational placement of a preposition?

• A) In which box did you keep the money?
• B) With whom did you go there?
• C) Which box did you keep the money in?
• D) For whom are you writing this letter?

7. According to the text, which preposition appropriately follows the verb 'abstain'?

• A) to
• B) from
• C) with
• D) by