Preposition MCQs | English | One Paper

1. Question 1 of 50

   Choose the correct preposition: 'He is afraid _______ spiders.'

   A of B from C with D for
2. Question 2 of 50

   Choose the correct preposition: 'The treaty was signed _______ the two countries.'

   A beside B between C besides D among
3. Question 3 of 50

   Choose the correct preposition: 'The bridge extends _______ the river.'

   A across B along C through D into
4. Question 4 of 50

   Choose the correct preposition: 'Divide the sweets equally _______ the five children.'

   A among B between C beside D besides
5. Question 5 of 50

   Choose the correct preposition: 'She is married _______ a doctor.'

   A for B of C with D to
6. Question 6 of 50

   Choose the correct preposition: 'She got _______ the car and drove away.'

   A in B at C into D on
7. Question 7 of 50

   Distinguish 'beside' and 'besides' in: '_______ being late, he also forgot the documents.'

   A Beside B Among C Besides D Between
8. Question 8 of 50

   Choose the correct preposition: 'He traveled _______ car to reach the venue.'

   A with B on C in D by
9. Question 9 of 50

   Choose the correct preposition: 'They walked _______ the tunnel.'

   A through B along C over D across
10. Question 10 of 50

    Choose the correct preposition: 'He boarded the flight and sat down _______ the plane.'

    A into B in C on D at
11. Question 11 of 50

    Choose the correct preposition: 'The company deals _______ electronic goods.'

    A for B on C in D with
12. Question 12 of 50

    Choose the correct preposition: 'Sit _______ me during the ceremony.'

    A among B beside C besides D between
13. Question 13 of 50

    Choose the correct preposition: 'The plane flew _______ the clouds.'

    A above B on C over D at
14. Question 14 of 50

    Choose the correct preposition: 'He was accused _______ theft.'

    A with B on C for D of
15. Question 15 of 50

    Distinguish 'above' and 'over' in a sentence describing a fixed picture on a wall.

    A Both words can never describe position. B 'Above' and 'over' are never interchangeable. C 'The picture hangs above the fireplace' is more natural than 'over' when there is no contact or movement implied. D 'Over' always means simply higher in position with no movement.
16. Question 16 of 50

    Choose the correct preposition: 'She put the documents _______ the drawer.'

    A at B in C into D on
17. Question 17 of 50

    Choose the correct preposition: 'The train departs _______ 6 p.m.'

    A on B in C for D at
18. Question 18 of 50

    Choose the correct preposition: 'He is good _______ mathematics.'

    A in B at C for D on
19. Question 19 of 50

    Choose the correct preposition: 'He is proud _______ his achievements.'

    A on B for C of D with
20. Question 20 of 50

    Choose the correct preposition: 'She is interested _______ classical music.'

    A on B for C in D at
21. Question 21 of 50

    Choose the correct preposition: 'He is dependent _______ his parents.'

    A on B for C with D of
22. Question 22 of 50

    Choose the correct preposition to complete an idiom meaning 'to postpone': 'Let's put _______ the meeting until next week.'

    A down B off C away D over
23. Question 23 of 50

    Choose the correct preposition: 'He apologized _______ his mistake.'

    A of B about C to D for
24. Question 24 of 50

    Choose the correct preposition: 'The teacher insisted _______ punctuality.'

    A for B in C of D on
25. Question 25 of 50

    Choose the correct preposition: 'This decision depends _______ the committee.'

    A at B of C with D on
26. Question 26 of 50

    Choose the correct preposition: 'The novel was written _______ a famous author.'

    A from B by C with D of
27. Question 27 of 50

    Choose the correct preposition: 'He complained _______ the poor service.'

    A on B about C for D of
28. Question 28 of 50

    Choose the correct preposition: 'He is capable _______ handling the crisis.'

    A of B to C for D in
29. Question 29 of 50

    Choose the correct preposition: 'The keys are _______ the sofa cushions.' (hidden inside/among them)

    A among B beneath C between D under
30. Question 30 of 50

    Choose the correct preposition: 'The report must be submitted _______ Friday.'

    A since B until C by D during
31. Question 31 of 50

    Choose the correct preposition: 'The store is closed _______ the holidays.'

    A during B for C at D since
32. Question 32 of 50

    Choose the correct preposition: 'He is engaged _______ writing his thesis.'

    A with B at C on D in
33. Question 33 of 50

    Distinguish: 'She dealt with the problem' vs. 'The shop deals in electronics.' Which is TRUE?

    A 'Deal with' means to handle/manage; 'deal in' means to trade a specific product. B 'Deal with' and 'deal in' mean exactly the same thing. C 'Deal with' cannot be used with problems. D 'Deal in' is used only with people, not products.
34. Question 34 of 50

    Choose the correct preposition: 'The committee consists _______ five members.'

    A from B with C in D of
35. Question 35 of 50

    Choose the correct preposition: 'She succeeded _______ passing the exam.'

    A for B on C in D at
36. Question 36 of 50

    Choose the correct preposition: 'He has lived here _______ 2015.'

    A within B during C for D since
37. Question 37 of 50

    Choose the correct preposition to complete: 'The company is looking _______ new investment opportunities.'

    A on B for C with D at
38. Question 38 of 50

    Choose the correct preposition: 'The concert will take place _______ the summer.'

    A in B at C on D by
39. Question 39 of 50

    Choose the correct preposition: 'She differs _______ her sister in many respects.'

    A from B to C with D of
40. Question 40 of 50

    Choose the correct preposition: 'She was born _______ 1998.'

    A on B by C in D at
41. Question 41 of 50

    Choose the correct preposition: 'She is fond _______ chocolates.'

    A of B to C with D for
42. Question 42 of 50

    Choose the correct preposition: 'He was absent _______ the meeting due to illness.'

    A in B from C of D at
43. Question 43 of 50

    Choose the correct preposition: 'They walked _______ the beach for hours.'

    A across B along C through D over
44. Question 44 of 50

    Distinguish 'by' and 'until' in: 'I will wait _______ 5 p.m., but the task must be finished _______ 5 p.m.'

    A for / since B until / by C by / until D since / for
45. Question 45 of 50

    Choose the correct preposition: 'I have been studying English _______ five years.'

    A since B for C from D during
46. Question 46 of 50

    Choose the correct preposition: 'The meeting is scheduled _______ Monday.'

    A on B at C in D since
47. Question 47 of 50

    Choose the correct preposition: 'This is completely different _______ what I expected.'

    A than B from C of D with
48. Question 48 of 50

    Choose the correct preposition: 'He works _______ night.'

    A during B at C on D in
49. Question 49 of 50

    Choose the correct preposition: 'They congratulated her _______ her success.'

    A on B for C of D about
50. Question 50 of 50

    Choose the correct preposition: 'The book is _______ the table.'

    A in B at C into D on

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