Football Language Quiz: Prepositions (1)

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Football Language Quiz: Prepositions

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Question 1

Lower-league side Luton Town reached _____ the 4th round of the FA Cup after beating Championship side Wolves 1-0.

A	to
B	in
C	no preposition
D	for

Question 1 Explanation:

Lower-league side Luton Town reached the 4th round of the FA Cup after beating Championship side Wolves 1-0. Here the verb 'reach' means to achieve something or to be successful.

Question 2

Tottenham have ruled ____ a move for a new striker in the transfer window. They have decided not to buy anyone.

A	over
B	no preposition
C	out
D	off

Question 2 Explanation:

Tottenham have ruled out a move for a new striker in the transfer window. They have decided not to buy anyone. To rule out means that something is being dismissed or denied.

Question 3

Togo want Spurs striker Adebayor to play for the national team in the upcoming African Nations Cup tournament. He has received a call _____.

A	in
B	to
C	up
D	back

Question 3 Explanation:

Togo want Spurs striker Adebayor to play for the national team in the upcoming African Nations Cup tournament. He has received a call up. This means a player has been selected to represent his/her country.

Question 4

Wayne Rooney is injured and so is ruled ____ / ____ the game against Liverpool.

A	out
B	out off
C	out from
D	out of

Question 4 Explanation:

Wayne Rooney is injured and so is ruled out of the game against Liverpool. To be ruled out means that you are unable to play due to injury or suspension

Question 5

Norwich face Newcastle this weekend with both teams badly ____ need of a win.

A	in
B	of
C	of
D	for

Question 5 Explanation:

Norwich face Newcastle this weekend with both teams badly in need of a win.

Question 6

West Ham have signed two more players this week to help them stay ____. They want to remain in the Premier League and avoid relegation.

A	in
B	above
C	up
D	on

Question 6 Explanation:

West Ham have signed two more players this week to help them stay up. They want to remain in the Premier League and avoid relegation.

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Football Language Quiz: Prepositions (1)