Prepositions MCQs

Correct Answer: With

The phrasal verb is “bear with” — to tolerate patiently.

Correct Answer: For

The idiom is “as for me” — as far as I am concerned.

Correct Answer: By

The correct answer is By, as asked in this question on Prepositions.

Correct Answer: Since

The correct answer is Since, as asked in this question on Prepositions.

Correct Answer: For

The correct answer is For, as asked in this question on Prepositions.

Correct Answer: by

The correct answer is by, as asked in this question on Prepositions.

Correct Answer: with

The correct answer is with, as asked in this question on Prepositions.

Correct Answer: to

The correct answer is to, as asked in this question on Prepositions.

Correct Answer: of

The adjective 'fond' takes 'of': fond of music.

Correct Answer: to

'Senior' takes 'to', not 'than': senior to me (like junior to, superior to).

Correct Answer: in

Years take 'in': born in 2000 (days take 'on', exact times 'at').

Correct Answer: by

The standard preposition in this construction is "by": he succeeded by hard work.

Correct Answer: on

The adjective "keen" takes the preposition "on": keen on studies.

Correct Answer: since

"Since" is used with a point in time (Monday) in present-perfect constructions; "for" is used with a duration.

Correct Answer: on

The verb "congratulate" takes the preposition "on": congratulated me on my success.

Correct Answer: since

"Since" is used with the point in time 2010 in a present-perfect sentence; "for" would need a duration such as "ten years".

Correct Answer: By

Here “by” means next to: seated by (beside) the chairman.

Correct Answer: at

The correct answer is at, as asked in this question on Prepositions.

Correct Answer: by

The correct answer is by, as asked in this question on Prepositions.

Correct Answer: beyond

The correct answer is beyond, as asked in this question on Prepositions.

Correct Answer: across

The correct answer is across, as asked in this question on Prepositions.

Correct Answer: through

The correct answer is through, as asked in this question on Prepositions.

Correct Answer: about

The correct answer is about, as asked in this question on Prepositions.

Correct Answer: in

The correct answer is in, as asked in this question on Prepositions.

Correct Answer: on

The correct answer is on, as asked in this question on Prepositions.

Correct Answer: at

The correct answer is at, as asked in this question on Prepositions.

Correct Answer: on

The correct answer is on, as asked in this question on Prepositions.

Correct Answer: off

The correct answer is off, as asked in this question on Prepositions.

Correct Answer: in

"Consist in" expresses the essence or defining nature of something, while "consist of" refers to components or parts that make up a whole, so "in" is the precise choice for a sentence defining success.

Correct Answer: She apologized for her mistake.

The correct preposition to use with "apologize" is "for." One apologizes "for" something, making "She apologized for her mistake" the grammatically correct sentence.

Correct Answer: for

One is typically 'punished for' a mistake or action.

Correct Answer: To

The verb 'stick' in the context of maintaining beliefs or principles is followed by the preposition 'to'.

Correct Answer: From

The verb 'refrain' is conventionally followed by the preposition 'from' when indicating stopping oneself from an action.

Correct Answer: in

The correct answer is in, as asked in this question on Prepositions.

Correct Answer: from

The correct answer is from, as asked in this question on Prepositions.

Correct Answer: among

The correct answer is among, as asked in this question on Prepositions.

Correct Answer: with

The correct answer is with, as asked in this question on Prepositions.

Correct Answer: on

The correct idiomatic preposition for taking revenge against someone is 'on'.

Correct Answer: in

The adjective 'proficient' is typically followed by the preposition 'in' when referring to a skill or subject.

Correct Answer: at

The correct idiom for possessing a skill or talent in a subject is 'good at'.

Correct Answer: for

The phrasal verb 'do for' means to be sufficient or suitable for a particular purpose.

Correct Answer: in

One is said to sit 'in' the shade, as shade is an area created by blocking direct light.

Correct Answer: Behind

If someone is obscured by a curtain, they are positioned 'behind' it.

Correct Answer: at

The preposition 'at' is used to indicate a specific point or location, such as sitting 'at' a desk or table.

Correct Answer: at

The correct preposition to use with 'grieved' in this context is 'at'.

Correct Answer: in

The correct preposition is 'skilled in' something.

Correct Answer: in

Something is 'rich in' a specific nutrient.

Correct Answer: off

The correct preposition for falling away from a surface is 'off'.

Correct Answer: on

When referring to a member of a committee, the preposition 'on' is standard idiomatic usage.

Correct Answer: in

The phrase 'confide in someone' means to tell someone a secret or private matter while trusting them.

Correct Answer: by

The phrasal verb 'stand by' means to support or remain loyal to someone in a difficult situation.

Correct Answer: of

The adjective 'jealous' is standardly followed by the preposition 'of'.

Correct Answer: To

A preface is written to a book.

Correct Answer: of

The adjective 'confident' is followed by the preposition 'of'.

Correct Answer: on

The verb 'depend' is most commonly followed by the preposition 'on' in modern English.

Correct Answer: on

The verb 'rely' is correctly followed by the preposition 'on'.

Correct Answer: on

'On' is the correct preposition to describe an object resting on the surface of another.

Correct Answer: under

'Under' indicates the position of the children beneath the tree canopy.

Correct Answer: on, in, on

Correct usage is 'on holiday', 'in June', and 'on the wall'.

Correct Answer: in

The correct preposition for a future duration is 'in'.

Correct Answer: in, from, till

Correct prepositional usage for living in a place for a duration of time is 'in', 'from', 'till' (or until).

Correct Answer: By

'By' is used to show a deadline or a point in time before which an action will be completed.

Correct Answer: in

The correct phrase is 'blind in one eye'. 'Blind to' is used when someone is ignoring facts (e.g., blind to his faults).

Correct Answer: in

The correct preposition for parts of the day like morning, afternoon, and evening is 'in'.

Correct Answer: in

The correct preposition is 'in' when referring to things contained within an atmosphere.

Correct Answer: From

The standard preposition to follow 'different' in formal British and international English is 'from'.

Correct Answer: of

In standard testing English in the subcontinent, 'cheque of' is often accepted, although 'cheque for' is the most accurate British English usage. The designated answer is 'of'.

Correct Answer: On

The phrasal verb "take on" means to undertake or accept responsibilities, tasks, or work.

Correct Answer: Until

"Until" is used to indicate the point in time when an action, event, or situation finishes. Here, the inability to visit lasts up to tomorrow.

Correct Answer: against

One is vaccinated 'against' a disease.

Correct Answer: to

The correct idiomatic prepositional phrase is 'to take [something] to heart,' meaning to let it profoundly upset or affect you.

Correct Answer: Up

The phrasal verb 'look up' means to search for information in a reference book, such as a dictionary.

Correct Answer: in

The phrasal verb 'deal in' refers to a person's trade or business (e.g., trading furniture), whereas 'deal with' refers to handling a situation.

Correct Answer: by

یہ ایک مشہور کہاوت ہے کہ انسان اپنی صحبت سے پہچانا جاتا ہے۔

Correct Answer: from

The correct preposition is 'from' (die from), used to denote the external cause of death such as starvation or injuries.

Correct Answer: in

In English grammar, compass directions typically use the preposition 'in' when describing a general location, hence 'in the east'.

Correct Answer: To

The phrasal verb construction here is 'stoop down to', expressing physical or metaphorical submission and humility toward the Divine.

Correct Answer: None of these

The verb 'bear' as used in 'bear my statement' requires no preposition because it functions as a transitive verb taking a direct object. Hence, all given prepositions are grammatically incorrect.

Correct Answer: on

One stands 'on' a raised platform or dais to address an audience.

Correct Answer: from

In English grammar, you part 'from' people (e.g., parents) and part 'with' things.

Correct Answer: with

In English, the preposition 'with' is used when describing an illness, meaning suffering from it.

Correct Answer: from

The standard preposition to use after the adjective 'different' in this context is 'from'.

Correct Answer: of

The preposition 'of' is conventionally used with 'died' when referring directly to the disease that caused death.

Correct Answer: at

The correct preposition to describe proficiency or skill in a particular subject or activity is 'at'.

Correct Answer: off

'Called off' is a phrasal verb meaning to cancel an event or agreement, like a strike.

Correct Answer: Over

The preposition 'over' correctly describes a physical position directly above and crossing from one side to another.

Correct Answer: is at

The preposition 'at' is used to denote being present at a specific location or institution, such as 'at work'.

Correct Answer: over

When referring to a physical structure that stretches across an expanse like a river, the preposition 'over' is the standard choice.

Correct Answer: at

The verb 'aim' takes the preposition 'at' when directing an action or weapon toward a target.

Correct Answer: to

The phrasal verb 'stoop down to' is used when referring to lowering oneself before someone.

Correct Answer: at

The correct preposition to use with 'quick' regarding a skill is 'at'.

Correct Answer: into

The phrasal verb 'break into' is used for sudden emotional outbursts like crying.

Correct Answer: of

The correct preposition to follow the adjective 'weary' in this context is 'of', meaning tired or bored with something.

Correct Answer: of

The standard preposition used with the adjective 'afraid' to denote the source of fear is 'of'.

Correct Answer: for

To cry 'for' something means to ask for or desire it.

Correct Answer: in

We say birds sit 'in' a tree because they are nestled among the branches.

Correct Answer: Between

The preposition 'between' is used to indicate a range of time or space.

Correct Answer: in

The standard modern English usage is 'blind in one eye'.

Correct Answer: on

The verb 'rely' is standardly followed by the preposition 'on' or 'upon' to indicate dependence or trust.

Correct Answer: on

The preposition 'on' correctly indicates that the books are supported by the physical surface of the table.