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 - John needs to submit the report ____ his boss before 5 pm.

A - at

B - to

C - of

D - on

Answer : B

Explanation

“to” is used to bring forth the higher authority.

Q 3 - There is a bridge ____ the river if you want to cross it.

A - near

B - across

C - on

D - along

Answer : B

Explanation

“across” is used to mention something crossing the surface.

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 - _____ 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 - I am very thankful ____ Mr. Sharma for having put in a few words for me which helped me to get this job.

A - for

B - with

C - of

D - to

Answer : D

Explanation

“to” is used here to address the person who is to be thanked.

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 - 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 - He was caught by the teacher for cheating ____ the exam.

A - during

B - after

C - near

D - outside

Answer : A

Explanation

“during” means while.

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