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 - My father was ____ a bad temper as he had just fought with mother in the kitchen.

A - of

B - at

C - in

D - into

Answer : C

Explanation

in is used as having a bad mood.

Q 2 - I am a bit weak ____ subjects related to Science but I am trying to improve.

A - at

B - in

C - into

D - on

Answer : B

Explanation

in is used as having knowledge on.

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 - 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 - 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 - 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 - At the last minute Sri Lanka decided to withdraw ____ the contest to protest against the terrorist attacks

A - against

B - for

C - upon

D - from

Answer : D

Explanation

from is used here as move away or dissociate.

Q 8 - My business is suffering as we are badly wanting ... funds.

A - on

B - about

C - into

D - in

Answer : D

Explanation

in is used here as short of.

Q 9 - When we get ready for dinner, I have to take my books ____ the table.

A - off

B - from

C - out

D - of

Answer : A

Explanation

off is used here to mean removing.

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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