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 - He is almost dying; I am afraid he is ____ his last legs.

A - in

B - on

C - over

D - above

Answer : B

Explanation

“on” is used to talk about the last moments.

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 - Jeanne was texting her boyfriend ____ the teacher was teaching.

A - until

B - of

C - while

D - for

Answer : C

Explanation

“while” means during.

Q 5 - After you get ____ the bus walk down the street on the left till the church.

A - of

B - down

C - into

D - off

Answer : D

Explanation

“off” is used to mean leaving the bus.

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 - 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 results ____ the “Clean India” campaign will be visible only after two years.

A - for

B - in

C - of

D - to

Answer : C

Explanation

“of” is used here as belonging to.

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 - Kathleen apologized ____ her brother's poor behaviour.

A - for

B - in

C - off

D - at

Answer : A

Explanation

“for” is used here to denote on behalf of.

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