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 - The boss didnt punish him for coming late. He must be ____ his good books.

A - in

B - into

C - inside

D - onto

Answer : A

Explanation

in is used in place of belongs to.

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 - 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 - Ai Ling is worried ____ the test because she thinks that she will fail the test.

A - of

B - on

C - to

D - about

Answer : D

Explanation

about is used in place of thinking.

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 think the bank should be open ____ now.

A - of

B - in

C - by

D - for

Answer : C

Explanation

by is used as time-limit.

Q 7 - The selection panel needs time to think ____ the proposal made by the awards committee.

A - Of

B - about

C - upon

D - over

Answer : D

Explanation

over is used here as to discuss.

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 - David cleaned his room by stuffing everything ____ his bed.

A - in

B - on

C - under

D - along

Answer : C

Explanation

under is used to identify a position directly. below.

Q 10 - There is no doubt that Adam is very good ____ telling jokes.

A - at

B - over

C - of

D - with

Answer : A

Explanation

at is used here to highlight the skills.

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