Verbal Ability - Prepositions Online Quiz



Following quiz provides Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs) related to Prepositions. You will have to read all the given answers and click over the correct answer. If you are not sure about the answer then you can check the answer using Show Answer button. You can use Next Quiz button to check new set of questions in the quiz.

Questions and Answers

Q 1 - The boss didnt punish him for coming late. He must be ____ his good books.

A - in

B - into

C - inside

D - onto

Answer : A

Explanation

in is used in place of belongs to.

Q 2 - Looking forward ____ seeing you soon at the meeting.

A - at

B - to

C - for

D - over

Answer : B

Explanation

to is used as hope to see you.

Q 3 - There is a bridge ____ the river if you want to cross it.

A - near

B - across

C - on

D - along

Answer : B

Explanation

across is used to mention something crossing the surface.

Q 4 - The detective chased the killer ____ the streets.

A - since

B - through

C - during

D - beyond

Answer : B

Explanation

through is used here to mean running on the streets.

Q 5 - _____ the time I reached the examination hall I was half an hour late.

A - On

B - In

C - While

D - By

Answer : D

Explanation

By is used as at the time.

Q 6 - He trembled ____ fear when the examiner caught him cheating.

A - in

B - on

C - with

D - from

Answer : C

Explanation

with is used as being in fear.

Q 7 - At the last minute Sri Lanka decided to withdraw ____ the contest to protest against the terrorist attacks

A - against

B - for

C - upon

D - from

Answer : D

Explanation

from is used here as move away or dissociate.

Q 8 - The interviewer declared that he was unfit ____ the job as he was lacking ____ communication skills.

A - for, in

B - of, with

C - about, into

D - in, at

Answer : A

Explanation

for, in are used for eligibility and short of talent respectively.

Q 9 - It was a long walk, so he began moving slowly ____ the town.

A - for

B - towards

C - until

D - at

Answer : B

Explanation

towards means directed at.

Q 10 - The lecture will be held right ____ the presentation.

A - at

B - before

C - over

D - beyond

Answer : B

Explanation

before is used here to point to an earlier time.

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