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 - There is some dispute ____ the property as the owner died without making a will.

A - in

B - over

C - about

D - on

Answer : B

Explanation

over is used as related to.

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 - There was a footpath that went ____ the road till the railway station.

A - over

B - along

C - around

D - round

Answer : B

Explanation

along is used as next to something.

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 - He trembled ____ fear when the examiner caught him cheating.

A - in

B - on

C - with

D - from

Answer : C

Explanation

with is used as being in fear.

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 - The interviewer declared that he was unfit ____ the job as he was lacking ____ communication skills.

A - for, in

B - of, with

C - about, into

D - in, at

Answer : A

Explanation

for, in are used for eligibility and short of talent respectively.

Q 9 - You have to leave your shoes ____ the door when you enter the house.

A - In

B - Over

C - To

D - By

Answer : D

Explanation

by here means beside.

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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