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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-9 section-2

Each section contains 100 MCQs on Preposition .
81
The sun rises . . . . . . . . the east.
Discuss
Answer & Solution
Answer: Option C
Solution:
The main prepositions of direction are in, into, on, onto, towards and through. Here 'in' is the appropriate preposition to be used.
82
There are national parks . . . . . . . . some parts of the country.
Discuss
Answer & Solution
Answer: Option A
Solution:
'In, at and on' are preposition of place. 'At' is used with specific location and therefore cannot be used here. 'In' is the correct preposition to be used.
83
He has been swimming . . . . . . . . one hour?
Discuss
Answer & Solution
Answer: Option D
Solution:
'For' can be used to indicate a duration, limit or an ending. Here, 'an hour' is a duration. Hence it makes the sentence meaningful.
84
Michael was abroad . . . . . . . . six years.
Discuss
Answer & Solution
Answer: Option D
Solution:
'For' can be used to indicate a duration, limit or an ending. Here, 'six years' is a duration. Hence it makes the sentence meaningful.
85
They will be fighting . . . . . . . . political reforms.
Discuss
Answer & Solution
Answer: Option A
Solution:
A preposition is a word which comes before a noun or a pronoun and establishes a relationship between the elements of a clause or words. Option A is correct as 'for' indicates a purpose.
86
We sat . . . . . . . . the back of the classroom.
Discuss
Answer & Solution
Answer: Option B
Solution:
'At' indicates specific time, location or position. Hence it is the correct preposition to be used in the sentence.
87
What did you think . . . . . . . . the film? I did not like it much.
Discuss
Answer & Solution
Answer: Option B
Solution:
We need to choose the preposition that best fits with "think" when asking for an opinion.

Let's look at each option:
Option A: in - "think in" usually refers to thinking within a specific context or language. It doesn't fit when asking for an opinion on a film.
Option B: of - "think of" is commonly used when asking for someone's opinion or impression about something. "What did you think of the film?" is a natural and correct way to ask.
Option C: about - "think about" means to ponder or consider something. It's not the best choice for directly asking someone's opinion after they have already seen the film.
Option D: on - "think on" is less common and doesn't typically relate to opinions about a film.

Therefore, the correct answer is Option B: of.
The complete sentence is: "What did you think of the film? I did not like it much."
88
The words in these books will be of value . . . . . . . . you.
Discuss
Answer & Solution
Answer: Option A
Solution:
'To' preposition is used to indicate relationship. In the sentence a relation is tried to be established between book and the person.
89
This paint will adhere . . . . . . . . any surface whether rough or smooth.
Discuss
Answer & Solution
Answer: Option B
Solution:
'Adhere to' means 'to stick or be attached firmly to a surface'. Hence it makes the sentence meaningful.
90
What time did they arrive . . . . . . . . the hotel?
Discuss
Answer & Solution
Answer: Option C
Solution:
'At' indicates specific time, location or position. Hence it is the correct preposition to be used in the sentence.