MCQs on Prepositions

[Set - 1]

1. Choose the correct preposition to complete the sentence: "The cat jumped ___ the table."

A) in
B) over
C) at
D) on

Correct Answer: B) over
Explanation: The preposition “over” is used to indicate movement across a surface or object without touching it. The cat jumped over the table.

2. Select the appropriate preposition: "She has been living in London ___ 2015."

A) since
B) for
C) from
D) during

Correct Answer: A) since
Explanation: “Since” is used to refer to a specific point in time when an action started. Here, it indicates that she has been living in London from 2015 to the present.

3. Fill in the blank: "He is responsible ___ managing the team."

A) on
B) to
C) for
D) with

Correct Answer: C) for
Explanation: “Responsible for” is the correct phrase to indicate someone’s duty or obligation.

4. Choose the correct preposition: "The car stopped ___ the traffic lights."

A) at
B) on
C) under
D) to

Correct Answer: A) at
Explanation: “At” is used to denote a specific point or location. The car stopped at the traffic lights.

5. Identify the correct preposition: "I will be there ___ an hour."

A) for
B) in
C) within
D) on

Correct Answer: B) in
Explanation: “In” is used to indicate a future point in time when something will happen.

6. Fill in the blank: "She is fond ___ reading books."

A) in
B) with
C) at
D) of

Correct Answer: D) of
Explanation: The phrase “fond of” is used to express a liking or affection for something.

7. Select the appropriate preposition: "He was punished ___ his mistakes."

A) by
B) for
C) from
D) with

Correct Answer: B) for
Explanation: “Punished for” is the correct phrase to indicate the reason for the punishment.

8. Choose the correct preposition: "They are known ___ their generosity."

A) to
B) with
C) for
D) of

Correct Answer: C) for
Explanation: “Known for” is the correct phrase to indicate the reason someone or something is known.

9. Fill in the blank: "She is married ___ a doctor."

A) to
B) with
C) by
D) of

Correct Answer: A) to
Explanation: “Married to” is the correct phrase to indicate a marital relationship.

10. Identify the correct preposition: "The train is arriving ___ platform 3."

A) at
B) in
C) on
D) from

Correct Answer: C) on
Explanation: “On” is used to refer to surfaces, and “platform 3” is considered a surface in this context.

11. Choose the correct preposition: "She was absent ___ the meeting."

A) from
B) in
C) at
D) with

Correct Answer: A) from
Explanation: “Absent from” is the correct phrase to indicate someone’s absence.

12. Fill in the blank: "I have been working here ___ five years."

A) since
B) for
C) at
D) from

Correct Answer: B) for
Explanation: “For” is used to indicate the duration of an action or state.

13. Select the appropriate preposition: "He apologized ___ being late."

A) on
B) at
C) for
D) to

Correct Answer: C) for
Explanation: “Apologize for” is the correct phrase to express regret for an action.

14. Identify the correct preposition: "The book is written ___ English."

A) on
B) with
C) in
D) by

Correct Answer: C) in
Explanation: “In” is used to indicate the language used for writing.

15. Fill in the blank: "He was accused ___ stealing the money."

A) for
B) on
C) with
D) of

Correct Answer: D) of
Explanation: “Accused of” is the correct phrase to indicate a charge or accusation.

16. Choose the correct preposition: "She is good ___ mathematics."

A) in
B) on
C) at
D) with

Correct Answer: C) at
Explanation: “Good at” is the correct phrase to indicate proficiency in a subject or skill.

17. Select the appropriate preposition: "The child was afraid ___ the dark."

A) with
B) of
C) by
D) at

Correct Answer: B) of
Explanation: “Afraid of” is the correct phrase to indicate fear of something.

18. Identify the correct preposition: "He was surprised ___ the news."

A) by
B) at
C) with
D) of

Correct Answer: A) by
Explanation: “Surprised by” is the correct phrase to express being affected by something unexpected.

19. Fill in the blank: "She looked ___ the mirror."

A) in
B) into
C) at
D) on

Correct Answer: C) at
Explanation: “Looked at” is the correct phrase to indicate directing one’s gaze towards something.

20. Choose the correct preposition: "He is skilled ___ programming."

A) with
B) at
C) in
D) on

Correct Answer: B) at
Explanation: “Skilled at” is the correct phrase to indicate a particular ability or expertise.

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