Prepositions MCQ Quiz - Objective Question with Answer for Prepositions - Download Free PDF

Key Points

• The preposition "in" is used to indicate the subject or activity someone is engaged in.
• The phrase "interested in" is commonly used to express interest in an activity or subject.
• Options 1, 2, and 4 are grammatically incorrect in this context.

Additional Information

• Option 1: "for learning" is incorrect because "interested for" is not a correct phrase.
• Option 2: "at learning" is incorrect because "interested at" is not a correct phrase.
• Option 4: "on learning" is incorrect because "interested on" is not a correct phrase.

The correct answer is: at .

Key Points

• The given sentence describes an action where Vibha is directing her anger towards her son.
• In this context, the preposition "at" is most appropriate as it indicates the direction of her look.
• The prepositions "by," "on," and "with" do not fit correctly in this context.

Correct sentence: Vibha looked at her son angrily when he put his finger in his nose.

Additional Information

• Prepositions in Context:
  • At: Used to indicate direction or target of an action. Example: She looked at him with surprise.
  • By: Usually used to indicate proximity or the means of doing something. Example: She stood by the window.
  • On: Typically used to indicate position or surface. Example: The book is on the table.
  • With: Used to indicate accompaniment or possession. Example: He came with his friend.

The correct answer is Besides.

Key Points

Let us explore the given options:

• The preposition 'beside' means at the side of; next to. (Beside mean the same thing. It usually refers to a thing (or person) that is at the side of another thing.)
  • ​Ex: He walked beside me as we went down the street.
• The preposition 'within' means inside the range or limits of something.
  • ​Ex: That question is not within the scope of this talk. 
• The preposition 'below' means at or to a lower level or position than someone or something.
  • ​Ex: He dived below the surface of the water. 
• The preposition 'besides' means in addition to; apart from.
  • Ex: Besides her role as a mother of three, Mary runs a charity and works part-time for her husband’s company.
• The correct option thus, is besides.

Complete Sentence: Besides Raj, no one was present in the room.

The correct solution is 'with'.

Key Points

•  A preposition is a word used before a noun or pronoun to express the relationship between them and the other elements in the sentence.
• In the sentence given, we have to show the relationship between the noun 'technical subject' with the rest of the sentence.
• The most appropriate preposition would thus be 'with' as it denotes accompaniment. 
• The sentence would become. 'We are going to deal with technical subject', making it a simple present tense. 
• Hence the correct answer is Option 2. 

Key Points

• The prepositon 'with' indicates possession.
  • In this context, "with" is used to indicate that the station has two platforms.
• The preposition 'on' shows location or position
  • In this context, "on" is used to indicate that the station is located on the main railway route.

Additional Information 

• Let's see the usages of the other prepositions:
  • 'Of' indicates belonging or origin (the cover of the book).
  • 'By' indicates the agent performing an action or means of achieving something (e.g., "The cake was baked by my mother.").
  • 'In' indicates being inside or within a place or period (e.g., "She lives in Mumbai," "born in the 1950s," "in the group," etc.).

The correct answer is 'at'.

Key Points

• Here, in the given sentence the most appropriate preposition is 'at'.
• In the given sentence 'hinted at' is a phrasal verb.
• It means 'to talk about (something) in an indirect way ((कुछ) परोक्ष रूप से बात करना)'.
  • Example: He's been hinting at the possibility of running for mayor.
• Therefore, as per the points mentioned above, we find that the correct answer is Option 4.
  ​

Correct Sentence: He hinted at some loss of treasure. 

The correct answer is 'up on'.

Key Points   

• Give up on means to stop having faith or belief in someone or something.
  • For example: He has gotten in trouble many times, but his parents have never given up on him. 
• Give out of means distribute something; be completely used up.
• Give up at is an incorrect prepositional phrase as give up is used with the preposition on not at which means to stop having faith or belief in someone or something.
• Give over means allowing oneself to be taken over by emotion or addiction; deliver a wanted person to the authorities.
• By referring to the above explanation, it can be concluded that up on should be the appropriate option to be chosen for filling the blank.

Hence, the correct answer is option 4. 

Hinglish

•  "Give up on" का मतलब होता है किसी पर विश्वास या आस्था खोना।
  • उदाहरण के लिए: उसने कई बार मुसीबत में फंसने की बात की है, पर उसके माता-पिता ने कभी भी उस पर विश्वास नहीं खोया।
• "Give out of" का मतलब होता है कुछ बांटना; पूरी तरह से ख़तम हो जाना।
• "Give up at" एक गलत पूर्वसर्गीय वाक्यांश है क्योंकि "give up" का उपयोग "on" के साथ किया जाता है, न कि "at" के साथ, जिसका मतलब होता है किसी पर विश्वास या आस्था खोना।
• "Give over" का मतलब होता है भावना या लत में आत्मसमर्पण करना; एक चाहिए व्यक्ति को अधिकारियों को सौंपना।
• उपरोक्त व्याख्या के आधार पर, यह निष्कर्षित किया जा सकता है कि "up on" रिक्त स्थान को भरने के लिए उचित विकल्प होना चाहिए।
• इसलिए, सही उत्तर विकल्प 4 है।

The correct answer is- by.

Key Points​

• ​There are some fixed prepositional phrases given below:
  • ​by the dint of, out of jealousy, in danger, by the dozen, owing to, on a trip, for a change, etc.
• For example:
  • ​I went on a trip to Goa last month.
• ​Hence according to the phrases given above, the preposition 'by' will be the correct choice.
   

Correct Sentence: Eggs are sold by the dozen.

Additional Information

• There are some verbs/nouns/adjectives which are followed by fixed preposition given below:
  • ​Exonerate from, refrain from, suspicious of, interested in, inured to, accused of, predilection for, respite from, vexed at, etc.
• Example:
  • ​After spending some time on the island they became inured to the hardships.

The correct answer is 'since'.

Key Points

• The most appropriate word for the given blank is 'since'.
• It means 'from a particular time in the past until a later time, or until now (अतीत में किसी विशेष समय से बाद के समय तक, या अब तक)'.
• We use 'since' for a specific date/ month/ year, etc.
  • Example: A lot has happened since 1980.
• Thus, the correct answer is Option 2. 
   

Correct Sentence: She has not read anything since Monday.

The correct answer is "with."

Key Points

•  Let us first understand the usage of the given preposition:
  • "For" is used to show who is intended to have or use something or where something is intended to be put.
    • Example: It is a book for children.
  • "Against" is used to talk about something opposing or disagreeing with somebody/something.
    • Example: We were rowing against the current.
  • "About" means on the subject of somebody/something; in connection with somebody/something.
    • Example: There's something strange about him.
  • "With" means in the company or presence of somebody/something or in connection with; in the case of.
    • Example: Be careful with the glasses.
• In the given sentence, the conformity is in connection with the rules laid by the Corporation.
• Thus, from the above explanation, it is clear that the correct preposition to use is "with."

Hence, the correct answer is option 4.

The correct answer is "for".

Key Points

• The preposition 'for' is used for talking about reasons or causes.
• It is used after nouns such as ‘reason’ or ‘cause’
• Hence, the correct answer is option 3.
   

Complete Sentence: Do you know the reason for his absence.​

Confusion Points

• Reason for:
• We use reason for + noun phrase, not "reason of":
  • What’s the reason for the delay? (Correct)
  • What is the reason of the delay? (Wrong)
• Example: There were several reasons for his strange behaviour.​

Important Points

• "by reason of" is an idiom that means because of; due to
  • Example: He was found not guilty by reason of insanity.​

Additional Information

Let us explore the given options:

• The preposition 'on' is used for concerning a particular subject.
• The preposition 'of' is used for concerning or showing someone or something.

The correct answer is 'about'.

Key Points

• The most appropriate word for the given blank is 'about'.
• It means 'on the subject of'. (के विषय में, के बारे में, के संबंध में)
  • Example: Let’s talk about something else.
• In the given sentence 'upset about something' is a phrasal verb.
• It means 'worried and unhappy'. (चिंतित और परेशान)
  • Example: She was looking very upset about something.
• Thus, the correct answer is Option 2.
   

Correct Sentence: You don't need to get upset about these little things. 

The correct answer is 'at first'.

Key Points

• The most appropriate option for the given blank is 'at first'.
• The phrase ‘at first’ means at the 'at the beginning (शुरू में)'.
  • Example: At first I thought he was joking, but then I realized he was serious.
• Thus, the correct answer is Option 1.
   

Correct Sentence: You will find it difficult at first but later you will get used to wearing a mask.

The correct answer is on

Key Points

• Uses of the preposition on, in, and at:
• at for a POINT, SMALL AREA
• in for an ENCLOSED SPACE, LARGE AREA
• on for a SURFACE, FLOOR
• Examples:
  • I live in Delhi.
  • I live at Mukherjee Nagar in New Delhi.
  • I live on the 4th Floor at Mukherjee Nagar in New Delhi.

​Thus, the complete sentence is: Our flat is on the second floor of the building.

The correct answer is 'to'.

Key Points

• Let us explore the given options:
  • The preposition 'with' means accompanied by another person or thing.
  • The preposition 'to' is used for identifying a particular relationship between one person and another.
  • The preposition 'from' is used for indicating a distinction.
  • The preposition 'about' is used to describe a quality apparent in a person.

Hence, the correct answer is option 2.

Complete Sentence: Vivek has a strong resemblance to his grandfather.