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 - I tripped ____ the cat and fell downstairs.

A - over

B - on

C - above

D - at

Answer : A

Explanation

over is used to mean stumbling.

Q 2 - Looking forward ____ seeing you soon at the meeting.

A - at

B - to

C - for

D - over

Answer : B

Explanation

to is used as hope to see you.

Q 3 - Their relationship was ____ because of jealousy.

A - on

B - in

C - over

D - of

Answer : C

Explanation

over is used to mention the end.

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 - Earlier people wasted a lot of time ____ queuing up to pay bills.

A - at

B - of

C - by

D - in

Answer : D

Explanation

in is used as by queueing.

Q 6 - I cant 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 - He comforted me by saying that we would surely tide ____ the crisis.

A - over

B - in

C - against

D - with

Answer : A

Explanation

over is used as come back strong from.

Q 8 - He left medicine in between and decided to take ____ music for higher studies as that was his real passion.

A - up

B - of

C - upon

D - in

Answer : A

Explanation

up is used as in pursuing.

Q 9 - It was a long walk, so he began moving slowly ____ the town.

A - for

B - towards

C - until

D - at

Answer : B

Explanation

towards means directed at.

Q 10 - The lecture will be held right ____ the presentation.

A - at

B - before

C - over

D - beyond

Answer : B

Explanation

before is used here to point to an earlier time.

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