Praposition | MCQs & Past Papers

Q1

He has the reputation ________ being a good teacher.

A of

B with

C in

D None of these

Explanation

The correct preposition used with “reputation” when followed by a gerund or noun is “of.

Q2

The District Police Officer is invested ________ magisterial powers.

A for

B of

C with

D None of these

Explanation

The correct preposition used with “invested” is “with”.

Q3

He is blind ________ one eye.

A for

B of

C to

D None of these

Explanation

The correct preposition used with “blind” is “of”.

Q4

I have been serving in Gomal University ________ fifteen years.

A since

B for

C in

D None of these

Explanation

The preposition “for” is used to indicate a period of time.

Q5

The children were entrusted ________ the care of their uncle.

A with

B for

C in

D None of these

Explanation

The correct preposition used with “entrusted” is “with”.

Q6

Darkness was the cause ________ his losing his way.

A for

B of

C with

D None of these

Explanation

The correct preposition used with “cause” is “of”.

Q7

I am not concerned ________ his affairs.

A for

B of

C about

D None of these

Explanation

The correct preposition used with “concerned” in this sentence is “about”.

Q8

She wondered whether it ________ be true.

A can

B could

C may

D None of these

Explanation

“Could” is used to express possibility in the past or in an indirect question.

Q9

He complains ________ headache.

A for

B at

C of

D None of these

Explanation

The correct preposition used with “complains” when referring to a condition is “of”.

Q10

We are writing school assignment ________ black ink.

A in

B with

C at

D None of these

Explanation

The preposition “in” is used with ink to describe the medium or color of writing.

Q11

She has two children ________ her first husband.

A from

B by

C during

D None of these

Explanation

The preposition “by” is used to indicate the father of children.

Q12

________ cell phones do not cause cancer.

A A

B An

C The

D None of these

Explanation

No article is required before the plural noun “cell phones” when speaking generally.

Q13

You can compare my copy ________ the original.

A with

B for

C to

D None of these

Explanation

The correct preposition used with “compare” in this sentence is “with”.

Q14

They have a dispute ________ money.

A for

B over

C in

D None of these

Explanation

The correct preposition used with “dispute” to indicate the subject of disagreement is “over”.

Q15

We should comply ________ the rules and regulations of the organization.

A for

B of

C with

D None of these

Explanation

The verb “comply” is followed by the preposition “with”.

Q16

Our words should be consistent ________ our actions.

A on

B with

C for

D None of these

Explanation

The adjective “consistent” is followed by the preposition “with”.

Q17

She is responsible _____ organizing the event.

A with

B to

C for

D from

Explanation

The adjective “responsible” is followed by the preposition “for” when referring to a duty, task, or action. Therefore, the correct sentence is: She is responsible for organizing the event.

Q18

They arrived _____ the village before sunset.

A at

B on

C by

D with

Explanation

The preposition “at” is used with “arrive” when referring to a specific place or destination.

Q19

The workers protested _____ low wages.

A against

B with

C by

D from

Explanation

The preposition “against” is used to express opposition to something, such as low wages.

Q20

He is capable _____ handling difficult situations.

A to

B of

C for

D at

Explanation

The adjective “capable” is followed by the preposition “of”, usually before a noun or an -ing form.

Q21

The book was written _____ a famous author.

A from

B by

C with

D into

Explanation

The preposition “by” identifies the person who performs an action in a passive sentence.

Q22

We walked _____ the river bank.

A along

B inside

C between

D over

Explanation

The preposition “along” means moving beside and following the length of something.

Q23

The teacher explained the lesson _____ the students.

A to

B from

C by

D between

Explanation

The verb “explain” is commonly followed by “to” before the person receiving the explanation.

Q24

The teacher was pleased _____ the student's performance.

A with

B from

C at

D by

Explanation

The expression “pleased with” is used to show satisfaction with a person or thing.

Q25

He is famous _____ his bravery.

A from

B for

C at

D with

Explanation

The expression “famous for” identifies the quality or achievement for which someone is known.

Q26

She prefers tea _____ coffee.

A than

B over

C from

D by

Explanation

“Prefer ... over ...” is an accepted construction for expressing a preference between two things.

Q27

The meeting was postponed _____ next week.

A until

B since

C from

D at

Explanation

“Until” indicates the time up to which something is delayed or postponed.

Q28

He is addicted _____ smoking.

A with

B for

C to

D by

Explanation

The adjective “addicted” is followed by “to”, including before a gerund such as “smoking”.

Q29

The child hid _____ the bed.

A under

B above

C across

D between

Explanation

The preposition “under” indicates a position below something, such as a bed.

Q30

He was accused _____ theft.

A from

B of

C by

D with

Explanation

The verb “accuse” is followed by “of” when stating the wrongdoing someone is alleged to have committed.

Q31

The train moved _____ the platform slowly.

A away from

B into

C between

D beside

Explanation

“Away from” indicates movement in a direction that takes the train farther from the platform.

Q32

The word "creative" is a:

A Adjective

B Noun

C Verb

D Pronoun

Explanation

“Creative” is an adjective because it describes someone or something that shows creativity or imagination.

Q33

The word "fortunately" is a:

A Noun

B Verb

C Adverb

D Adjective

Explanation

“Fortunately” is an adverb because it describes an event or situation as happening in a fortunate way.

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