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 - Do you take pride ____ your appearance?

A - in

B - at

C - about

D - of

Answer : A

Explanation

“in” is used in place of about.

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 - Julia came all the way ____ Russia to see her boyfriend.

A - from

B - since

C - before

D - in

Answer : A

Explanation

“from” is used to talk about the origin point of traveling.

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 can’t even think ____ travelling by any other way except my own car.

A - over

B - of

C - in

D - with

Answer : B

Explanation

“of” is used as to travel.

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 - Every weekend, we put the trash can ____ for garbage collection.

A - up

B - at

C - into

D - out

Answer : D

Explanation

“out” is used here to mean outside the house.

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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