Preposition MCQ Questions and Answers

1

He died . . . . . . . . fever.

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

Discuss

Answer & Solution

Answer: Option C

Solution:

'Died of' means 'to die because of (something)'. Hence it makes the sentence meaningful.

2

. . . . . . . . the age of ten I wanted to be a firefighter.

A) on B) at C) in D) None of the above

Discuss

Answer & Solution

Answer: Option B

Solution:

'At' indicates specificity of something. Here, a specific age has been told.

3

She has three children . . . . . . . . her first husband.

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

Discuss

Answer & Solution

Answer: Option A

Solution:

The sentence should read "She has three children from her first husband." The preposition "from" is used to indicate the source or origin of the children.

4

My aunt has invited me to her place . . . . . . . . three o'clock this afternoon . . . . . . . . tea.

A) on, to B) at, for C) from, for D) during, so that

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 first blank.
The second blank will take 'for' as 'for' indicates purpose. Here, the purpose is having tea.

5

Julia came all the way . . . . . . . . Russia to see her boyfriend.

A) from B) before C) for D) in

Discuss

Answer & Solution

Answer: Option A

Solution:

We use 'from' to refer to the place where someone or something starts or originates. Hence it makes the sentence meaningful.

6

You can't always pass . . . . . . . . appearance.

A) down B) by C) into D) of

Discuss

Answer & Solution

Answer: Option B

Solution:

'Pass by' means 'happen without being noticed or fully experienced by someone'. Hence it makes the sentence meaningful.

7

"Don't miss . . . . . . . . any important points," our teacher told us.

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

Discuss

Answer & Solution

Answer: Option D

Solution:

'Miss out' means 'not be able to experience or fail to take advantage of an opportunity or chance'. Hence it makes the sentence meaningful.

8

He is fond . . . . . . . . drawing?

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

Discuss

Answer & Solution

Answer: Option B

Solution:

'Fond of' means 'having a liking for or love of (someone or something)'. Hence it makes the sentence meaningful.

9

The peasant refused to bow . . . . . . . . his master.

A) to B) on C) upon D) by

Discuss

Answer & Solution

Answer: Option A

Solution:

When you 'bow to (someone)', you briefly bend your body toward them as a formal way of greeting them or showing respect.

10

Your watch is different . . . . . . . . mine.

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

Discuss

Answer & Solution

Answer: Option B

Solution:

The adjective 'different' means 'not the same'. When we compare two or more items, it is usually followed by preposition 'from'.

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