Preposition MCQ Questions and Answers

1

The defence of the oil installation had been assigned . . . . . . . . my regiment.

A) on B) to C) of D) for

Discuss

Answer & Solution

Answer: Option B

Solution:

'Assigned to' means 'to give someone something that they can use, or some work or responsibility'. Hence it makes the sentence meaningful.

2

He takes pride . . . . . . . . his wealth.

A) in B) by C) of D) with

Discuss

Answer & Solution

Answer: Option A

Solution:

'Take pride in' means 'to be proud because of having (an ability, quality, etc.)'. Hence it makes the sentence meaningful.

3

The matter is . . . . . . . . the jurisdiction of the courts, so they will decide what to do.

A) about B) under C) in D) of

Discuss

Answer & Solution

Answer: Option B

Solution:

'Under' is used to say who or what controls, governs, or manages someone or something. Hence it makes the sentence meaningful.

4

Mr. Baxi requested the Bank Manager . . . . . . . . a view to getting loan for a car.

A) in B) to C) with D) of

Discuss

Answer & Solution

Answer: Option C

Solution:

'With a view to' means 'with the hope, aim, or intention of'. Hence it makes the sentence meaningful.

5

The girl is leaning . . . . . . . . the wall.

A) on B) above C) with D) against

Discuss

Answer & Solution

Answer: Option D

Solution:

'Against' means 'to touching or hitting the surface of something in the opposite direction'. Hence it makes the sentence meaningful.

6

I last saw her . . . . . . . . the car park.

A) in B) of C) at D) on

Discuss

Answer & Solution

Answer: Option C

Solution:

The correct preposition is at because it is used to indicate a specific place or location where an action happens. The sentence means that the last time the speaker saw her was at the car park.

We use at with particular places such as at the bus stop, at the station, at the airport, at the entrance, and at the car park when referring to a specific location rather than being inside or on something.

The other options are incorrect:

• in is used when someone is inside an enclosed space (e.g., in the room, in the car). While "in the car park" can sometimes be used to emphasize being inside the parking area, the standard answer for identifying the location where someone was seen is at the car park.

• of is not used to indicate location in this context.

• on is used for surfaces or certain forms of transport (e.g., on the table, on the bus) and is not appropriate with car park.

Exam Tip: Use at for a specific point or place, in for an enclosed area, and on for a surface. Questions testing the difference between at and in are common in competitive English exams.

7

Can I introduce you . . . . . . . . my wife?

A) with B) to C) from D) for

Discuss

Answer & Solution

Answer: Option B

Solution:

'To' preposition is used to indicate relationship. In the sentence it is used in the same sense by the speaker.

8

"Have you handed . . . . . . . . your book?" the teacher asked the student.

A) in B) to C) by D) for

Discuss

Answer & Solution

Answer: Option A

Solution:

If you 'hand in' something such as homework or something that you have found, you give it to a teacher, police officer, or other person in authority. Hence it makes the sentence meaningful.

9

He is . . . . . . . . royal blood.

A) from B) about C) off D) of

Discuss

Answer & Solution

Answer: Option D

Solution:

We use 'of' when we want to show that people or things relate to other things or people. For example, when we want to say that something or someone belongs to or is a part of something or someone else, we can do it like this: Tiffany stared at the floor of her room.

10

The staff co-operated . . . . . . . . the management to increase productivity.

A) with B) for C) by D) to

Discuss

Answer & Solution

Answer: Option A

Solution:

'Co-operate with' means 'to act or work with another or others'. Hence it makes the sentence meaningful.

Preposition MCQ Questions and Answers | English Aptitude MCQ