Question 1

Directions: Fill in the blank by choosing the right preposition from the given alternatives.

The play was about ________ start.

on
of
for
to

Answer

Correct Option: D

Question 2

Directions: Fill in the blank by choosing the right preposition from the given alternatives.

My friend comes _________ a noble family.

of
to
for
in

Answer

Correct Option: A

Question 3

Directions: Fill in the blank by choosing the right preposition from the given alternatives.

She is grateful __________ him.

of
for
to
on

Answer

Correct Option: C

Question 4

Directions: Fill in the blank by choosing the right preposition from the given alternatives.

She burst _________ tears.

onto
upon
into
in

Answer

Correct Option: C

Question 5

Directions: Fill in the blank by choosing the right preposition from the given alternatives.

You should have listened __________ me.

of
to
for
None of these

Answer

Correct Option: B

Question 6

Directions: Fill in the blank by choosing the right preposition from the given alternatives.

She has been on leave _________ ten days.

to
since
for
after

Answer

Correct Option: C

Question 7

Directions: Fill in the blank by choosing the right preposition from the given alternatives.

He is the boy I have been looking _________.

for
of
after
upon

Answer

Correct Option: A

Question 8

Directions: Fill in the blank by choosing the right preposition from the given alternatives.

Their excitement wore _________ in a day or two.

off
against
upon
after

Answer

Correct Option: A

Question 9

Directions: Fill in the blank by choosing the right preposition from the given alternatives.

Sham led them _______.

for
in
out
up

Answer

Correct Option: C

Question 10

Directions: Fill in the blank by choosing the right preposition from the given alternatives.

He led a life ________ integrity.

to
of
for
on

Answer

Correct Option: B

Question 11

Directions: Fill in the blank by choosing the right preposition from the given alternatives.

Now she has caught _______ with them.

on
for
of
up

Answer

Correct Option: D

Question 12

Directions: Fill in the blank by choosing the right preposition from the given alternatives.

The friendship was not the outcome ________ any sudden impulse.

of
since
for
after

Answer

Correct Option: A

Question 13

Directions: Fill in the blank by choosing the right preposition from the given alternatives.

The teacher was the first convert _______ Sushma's creed.

onto
into
against
to

Answer

Correct Option: D

Question 14

Directions: Fill in the blank by choosing the right preposition from the given alternatives.

He _______ with Sher Jung, submitted his report.

along
above
upon
after

Answer

Correct Option: A

Question 15

Directions: Fill in the blank by choosing the right preposition from the given alternatives.

She was really overjoyed _________ have them back.

of
on
for
to

Answer

Correct Option: D

Question 16

Directions: Fill in the blanks by choosing the right prepositions from the given alternatives.

I think you will be given a reward ______ helping _______ trace the ships.

to, of
of, to
for, to
None of these

Answer

Correct Option: C

Question 17

Directions: Fill in the blanks by choosing the right prepositions from the given alternatives.

She looked ______ him ______ an irritated eye.

with, at
at, with
of, for
on, along

Answer

Correct Option: B

Question 18

Directions: Fill in the blank by choosing the right preposition from the given alternatives.

It must be an old one (cigarette) smoked ________ our research staff.

to
by
for
of

Answer

Correct Option: B

Question 19

Directions: Fill in the blanks by choosing the right prepositions from the given alternatives.

Neha took her gloves ________ and scraped the surface ________ her fingers.

off, with
of, to
for, to
with, of

Answer

Correct Option: A

Question 20

Directions: Fill in the blanks by choosing the right set of prepositions from the given alternatives.

You should be kind _______ the poor who are deprived ________ the basic necessities.

of, to
to, of
for, to
to, for

Answer

Correct Option: B

Question 21

Directions: Fill in the blank by choosing the right preposition from the given alternatives.

He also got other dams completed _______ the river.

in
into
upon
on

Answer

Correct Option: D

Question 22

Directions: Fill in the blank by choosing the right preposition from the given alternatives.

Your brother rolls _______ wealth.

over
into
in
to

Answer

Correct Option: C

Question 23

Directions: Fill in the blank by choosing the right preposition from the given alternatives.

I want to get rid ________ this problem.

of
for
from
on

Answer

Correct Option: A

Question 24

Directions: Fill in the blanks by choosing the right set of prepositions from the given alternatives.

Ramesh tied one end ______ a nylon rope _______ his waist.

of, to
to, along
of, around
around, of

Answer

Correct Option: C

Question 25

Directions: Fill in the blank by choosing the right preposition from the given alternatives.

A thief broke ____ the shop.

up
into
over
in

Answer

Correct Option: B

Description: Improving General English Preposition Subject Knowledge to Pass Various Competitive Examinations
Number of Questions: 25
Created by: Supriya Thakkar
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