Preposition MCQ Questions and Answers | English Aptitude MCQ

The most common meaning of 'about' as a preposition is 'on the subject of' or 'connected with'. Hence it makes the sentence meaningful.

'Behind' can be used as a preposition and means 'at or to the back of someone or something'. Hence it makes the sentence meaningful.

'Ask for' means 'to say that you want someone to come and speak to you'. Hence it makes the sentence meaningful.

'Live on' means 'to subsist on a particular type of food'. Hence it makes the sentence meaningful.

The correct preposition to use in this sentence is in. The sentence should read: "In my opinion, you should buy the blue shirt." The phrase "in my opinion" is an idiomatic expression used to introduce a personal viewpoint or belief.

The other options are not suitable in this context:
B. "On my opinion" (Incorrect)
C. "At my opinion" (Incorrect)
D. None of the above (Incorrect)

Preposition of reason indicates some relationship of a noun or pronoun with regard to some reason, cause or purpose. These prepositions include to, for, with the view to, in order to, so as to, because of, due to, for the purpose of, etc.

Here 'in' is used to indicate with the help of red ink. Hence it makes the sentence meaningful.

'Run out of' means 'to use up or finish a supply of something'. Hence it makes the sentence meaningful.

The correct preposition is "on" because the idiomatic expression is "live on", which means to survive or exist by consuming a particular type of food or source of nourishment.

The sentence "Man doesn't live on bread only." means that human beings need more than just food to live a meaningful and fulfilling life. It is a well-known expression derived from a biblical quotation.

Examples:

She lives on fruits and vegetables.

Many animals live on grass.

Conducive means tending to cause or produce something. So, 'conducive to' means 'leads to'. Hence it makes the sentence meaningful.