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Preposition MCQ Questions and Answers | English Aptitude MCQ

Preposition MCQ Questions and answers with easy and logical explanations. English Aptitude MCQ section provides all type of Preposition MCQ questions which is important for exams like Banking exams,IBPS,SCC,CAT,XAT,MAT etc. Page-4 section-1

Each section contains 100 MCQs on Preposition .
31
William says that he aims . . . . . . . . winning at least a consolation prize.
Discuss
Answer & Solution
Answer: Option B
Solution:
'At' indicates specificity of something. Here, a specific 'consolation prize' is something that William is aiming for.
32
Both parties must adhere . . . . . . . . the terms of the contract.
Discuss
Answer & Solution
Answer: Option D
Solution:
'Adhere to' means 'to continue to obey, believe in, or support something'. Hence it makes the sentence meaningful.
33
You are rather friendly . . . . . . . . the Tans, aren't you?
Discuss
Answer & Solution
Answer: Option C
Solution:
The meaning of 'friendly with' is having a casual rather than close friendship. Hence it makes the sentence meaningful.
34
She smiled . . . . . . . . my mistakes.
Discuss
Answer & Solution
Answer: Option D
Solution:
'At' indicates specificity of something. Here, a specific 'mistake' is the reason for the 'smile'.
35
Exercise is necessary . . . . . . . . a good health.
Discuss
Answer & Solution
Answer: Option B
Solution:
'For' is used to indicate that 'exercise' is related to 'good health'. Hence it makes the sentence meaningful.
36
He was absent . . . . . . . . the meeting.
Discuss
Answer & Solution
Answer: Option B
Solution:
The prepositions that are generally used with 'absent' are 'from' and 'in'.
"absent from" would indicate "should be there but is not". For example - The student is absent from school today.
"absent in" would indicate "this trait/element etc." is not a part of something. For example - Fear of death is absent in many African religions.
37
We did not exactly bargain . . . . . . . . him turning up like that out of the blue.
Discuss
Answer & Solution
Answer: Option B
Solution:
'Bargain for' means 'to expect or be prepared for something'. Hence it makes the sentence meaningful.
38
The Muslims attend prayers in the mosque . . . . . . . . Friday.
Discuss
Answer & Solution
Answer: Option C
Solution:
We use 'at' for a precise time, 'in' for months, years, centuries and long periods and 'on' for days and dates.
39
This is the book I was telling you . . . . . . . . .
Discuss
Answer & Solution
Answer: Option D
Solution:
'Tell about' means 'to speak or relate information to one about someone or something'. Hence it makes the sentence meaningful.
40
Mike often hides . . . . . . . . that tree.
Discuss
Answer & Solution
Answer: Option B
Solution:
'Behind' means 'at or to the far side of (something), typically so as to be hidden by it'. Hence it makes the sentence meaningful.