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 - 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 - We drove ____ Uttarakhand, UP and Bengal to reach the international border.

A - in

B - over

C - into

D - through

Answer : D

Explanation

through is used as riding across.

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 - 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 - 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 - 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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