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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-1 section-4

Each section contains 100 MCQs on Preposition .
1
Most people prefer taking . . . . . . . . a hobby to relieve stress.
Discuss
Answer & Solution
Answer: Option B
Solution:
'Take up' means 'become interested or engaged in a pursuit'. Hence it makes the sentence meaningful.
2
Gandhiji fought . . . . . . . . the freedom of our country.
Discuss
Answer & Solution
Answer: Option D
Solution:
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.
3
I came to live here . . . . . . . . 1992.
Discuss
Answer & Solution
Answer: Option A
Solution:
We use 'at' for a precise time, 'in' for months, years, centuries and long periods and 'on' for days and dates.
4
The bird was sitting . . . . . . . . her nest.
Discuss
Answer & Solution
Answer: Option B
Solution:
'In' is used when something is within, i.e. one thing contains another. Here, nest contains bird.
5
She got kicked out . . . . . . . . the school because she had tried to set fire to the school lab.
Discuss
Answer & Solution
Answer: Option C
Solution:
We use 'out of' as a preposition to talk about movement from within somewhere or something, usually with a verb that expresses movement. Hence it makes the sentence meaningful.
6
Under this heavy load the bridge will give . . . . . . . . .
Discuss
Answer & Solution
Answer: Option C
No explanation is given for this question. Let's Discuss on Board
7
Her betel leaf case was made . . . . . . . . brass.
Discuss
Answer & Solution
Answer: Option B
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.
8
A steady mind triumphs . . . . . . . . difficulties.
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Answer & Solution
Answer: Option D
Solution:
'Triumph over' means 'to defeat someone or something, especially in a noteworthy contest'. Hence it makes the sentence meaningful.
9
Rahul said that he was not averse . . . . . . . . the idea.
Discuss
Answer & Solution
Answer: Option A
Solution:
'Averse to' means 'strongly opposed to (something)'. Hence it makes the sentence meaningful.
10
Radios work . . . . . . . . electricity.
Discuss
Answer & Solution
Answer: Option B
Solution:
The most appropriate preposition in this blank will be 'by'. Here the meaning of 'by' is 'through the means of'.