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 didn’t 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 - John needs to submit the report ____ his boss before 5 pm.

A - at

B - to

C - of

D - on

Answer : B

Explanation

“to” is used to bring forth the higher authority.

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 - Jeanne was texting her boyfriend ____ the teacher was teaching.

A - until

B - of

C - while

D - for

Answer : C

Explanation

“while” means during.

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 - I think the bank should be open ____ now.

A - of

B - in

C - by

D - for

Answer : C

Explanation

“by” is used as time-limit.

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 - My business is suffering as we are badly wanting ... funds.

A - on

B - about

C - into

D - in

Answer : D

Explanation

“in” is used here as short of.

Q 9 - When we get ready for dinner, I have to take my books ____ the table.

A - off

B - from

C - out

D - of

Answer : A

Explanation

“off” is used here to mean removing.

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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