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 - He is almost dying; I am afraid he is ____ his last legs.

A - in

B - on

C - over

D - above

Answer : B

Explanation

on is used to talk about the last moments.

Q 2 - I am a bit weak ____ subjects related to Science but I am trying to improve.

A - at

B - in

C - into

D - on

Answer : B

Explanation

in is used as having knowledge on.

Q 3 - These dresses were ____ sale last week.

A - in

B - of

C - on

D - up

Answer : C

Explanation

on highlights the availability of the dresses for buying.

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 - After you get ____ the bus walk down the street on the left till the church.

A - of

B - down

C - into

D - off

Answer : D

Explanation

off is used to mean leaving the bus.

Q 6 - I have never faced such a complicated problem ____ all my life as this one.

A - during

B - within

C - in

D - of

Answer : C

Explanation

in is used as till now in life.

Q 7 - I am very thankful ____ Mr. Sharma for having put in a few words for me which helped me to get this job.

A - for

B - with

C - of

D - to

Answer : D

Explanation

to is used here to address the person who is to be thanked.

Q 8 - He left medicine in between and decided to take ____ music for higher studies as that was his real passion.

A - up

B - of

C - upon

D - in

Answer : A

Explanation

up is used as in pursuing.

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 - He was caught by the teacher for cheating ____ the exam.

A - during

B - after

C - near

D - outside

Answer : A

Explanation

during means while.

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