Languages › English as a Second Language Advanced Prepositional Phrase Quiz Learn some of the most common advanced prepositional phrases with this quiz Getting a License. Getty Images / Hero Images English as a Second Language Grammar Pronunciation & Conversation Vocabulary Writing Skills Reading Comprehension Business English Resources for Teachers By Kenneth Beare Kenneth Beare English as a Second Language (ESL) Expert TESOL Diploma, Trinity College London M.A., Music Performance, Cologne University of Music B.A., Vocal Performance, Eastman School of Music Kenneth Beare is an English as a Second Language (ESL) teacher and course developer with over three decades of teaching experience. Learn about our Editorial Process Updated on March 06, 2017 1. You can trust John to have everything _____. over control through control for control under control Correct Wrong The verb phrase 'have under control' means that there is no need to worry. 2. Those customers are ____ the most demanding we've ever had. so far by far from far since far Correct Wrong 'By far' is used together with the superlative form to explain that someone or something was the best or most by a large degree. 3. Unfortunately, I might have to leave for Boston _____. for short notice to short notice on short notice at short notice Correct Wrong 'To do something on short notice' implies that there will be little warning before something happens. 4. _____, you're just going to have to try and get along with your new boss. To better or worse From better or worse For better or worse Through better or worse Correct Wrong The phrase 'for better or worse' is used to express that something needs to happen in any case. 5. It'll cost $500 _____. at most for most to most under most Correct Wrong The prepositional phrase 'at most' shows the upper limit in price or time. The opposite is 'at least'. 6. I think we'll go to the mountains this year _____. under a change through a change for a change to a change Correct Wrong 'To do something for a change' means that someone wants to do something differently than usual. 7. They learned all their lines for the play _____. for heart by heart from heart to heart Correct Wrong 'To learn by heart' is synonymous with 'memorize', in other words to be able to say or play something without looking at a book or music. 8. They should arrive by six o'clock _____. at the latest for the latest in the latest to the latest Correct Wrong 'At the latest' gives the latest possible time that something might happen. 'At the earliest' indicates the earliest possible time that something could happen. 9. You've arrived _____! to last for last in last at last Correct Wrong The prepositional phrase 'at last' shows relief that something has finally happened after a long time. 10. Things are going badly and then,_____ , good things start happening and you're on your way to better times. under warning without warning at warning from warning Correct Wrong Something that happens without warning happens without any notice. 11. Our teacher knows all the students ____ even though there are more than 40 of us. from name by name in name to name Correct Wrong 'To know by name' means that someone knows the names of a group of people individually. 12. ____, he finally decided to go ahead with the new marketing project. From any rate To any rate In any rate At any rate Correct Wrong The prepositional phrase 'at any rate' is used to wrap up a conversation or story after a period of discussion. 13. It seems that our investment is _____ , so I'll need to fly to our headquarters to discuss the situation. in risk to risk from risk at risk Correct Wrong 'To be at risk' indicates that something might be lost. 14. You should have waited ____ a half an hour. from least at least to least until least Correct Wrong The prepositional phrase 'at most' shows the upper limit in price or time. The opposite is 'at least' indicates the minimum amount of price or time. 15. Janet assured them that she would have finished the report ____. until then by then to then at then Correct Wrong 'By then' is used to refer to a previously mentioned time to show that something should be completed by that time. 16. All I can say is that, _____ , you're going to have to spend more time practicing your listing comprehension skills. at personal experience of personal experience from personal experience in personal experience Correct Wrong When giving reasons or explaining use the phrase 'from personal experience' to provide your own experiences. 17. I'm afraid I was _____ that you enjoyed working here. I must have been mistaken. over the impression from the impression under the impression to the impression Correct Wrong Use 'to be under the impression' to state surprise at a result or action that is contrary to what you expect. 18. ____, did you know that Mark and Susan are getting married next week? At the way By the way In the way From the way Correct Wrong A new subject in conversation can be introduced with the phrase 'by the way'. 19. I met John at the market this afternoon ____ . at chance to chance in chance by chance Correct Wrong Something that happens by chance is never planned. It just happens and you might be surprised! 20. He's going to stay in Memphis and look for a job _____. by a while for a while until a while since a while Correct Wrong The phrase 'for a while' as a time expression which expresses an indefinite period of time. Advanced Prepositional Phrase Quiz You got: % Correct. Prepositional Phrase Champ! You know your English!. Andrew Rich / Vetta / Getty Images Congratulations! It's clear you know a wide range of common prepositional phrases in English. Keep up the good work and continue learning English. Share Your Results Advanced Prepositional Phrase Quiz You got: % Correct. Good Job, Keep Working! You've done well on your lessons. Anton Violin / Moment / Getty Images You know some of the most common prepositional phrases, but you'll need to learn some more. Keep it up and you'll get to know them all. Share Your Results Advanced Prepositional Phrase Quiz You got: % Correct. You Need to Work on Prepositional Phrases You'll need to study more!. John Fedele / Blend Images / Getty Images Prepositional phrases are set phrases that you'll need to learn by heart (prepositional phrase: by heart!). Keep it up and you'll learn them with time. Perhaps you can try some of these easier preposition quizzes to build your confidence. Share Your Results