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Prepositions

Description: Prepositions
Number of Questions: 32
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Tags: Prepositions Parts of Speech Prepositions and Prepositional Phrases Prepositions and Conjunctions
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Directions: Choose the option that best completes the sentence.

_____ Sunday morning, a large group ______ people gathered ______ the park to participate ______ a protest march.

  1. On, of, in, at

  2. At, of, at, in

  3. On, of, at, in

  4. In, of, at, for

  5. On, off, at, in


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The best option to complete the sentence is – On, of, at, in. “On Sunday morning, a large group of people gathered at the park to participate in a protest march.”

Directions: Select the correct option to complete the sentence.

The activist said that the tribe has shown the world the art ______ peaceful resistance ______ their praiseworthy act ______ courage.

  1. through, of, of

  2. of, over, of

  3. for, through, of

  4. of, through, of

  5. of, in, of


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The best option to complete the sentence is – of, through, of. “The activist said that the tribe has shown the world the art of peaceful resistance through their praiseworthy act of courage".

Directions: Choose the option that best completes the sentence.

The party responded ______ the public concern ______ a press conference ______ its spokesperson.

  1. at, through, by

  2. to, through, by

  3. to, through, with

  4. to, against, by

  5. upon, through, by


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The best option to complete the sentence is – to, through, by. “The party responded to the public concern through a press conference by its spokesperson.”

Directions: Select the correct option to complete the sentence.

He barged ______ the room and blasted a volley ______ questions ______ the authorities.

  1. into, of, at

  2. in, of, at

  3. over, of, at

  4. into, of, to

  5. onto, of, on


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The best option to complete the sentence is – into, of, at. “He barged into the room and blasted a volley of questions at the authorities".

Directions: Select the correct option to complete the sentence.

______ loud cheers, the pop icon descended ______ the stage ______ his inimitable style.

  1. Out of, onto, in

  2. Amid, onto, in

  3. Amidst, into, in

  4. Amid, onto, over

  5. Before, from, in


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The best option to complete the sentence is – Amid, onto, in. “Amid loud cheers, the pop icon descended onto the stage in his inimitable style".

Directions: Select the correct option to complete the sentence.

His diminutive stature was apparent when he stood ______ his peers. ______ the physical diminution, his spirit was indomitable.

  1. aside, For

  2. beside, Apart from

  3. across, Besides

  4. alongside, Regardless of

  5. away from, Despite


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The best option to complete the sentence is – alongside, Regardless of. “His diminutive stature was apparent when he stood alongside his peers. Regardless of his physical diminution, his spirit was indomitable".

Directions: Choose the option that best completes the sentence.

Being a recluse, she chose to stay ______ all the hustle and bustle ______ city life.

  1. along with, of

  2. away from, of

  3. apart from, of

  4. away from, in


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The best option to complete the sentence is - away from, of. “Being a recluse, she chose to stay away from all the hustle and bustle of city life.”

Directions: Choose the option that best completes the sentence.

______ his simplicity, he was also known ______ his implicit honesty.

  1. Along, for

  2. Due to, for

  3. Apart from, to

  4. Apart from, for


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The best option to complete the sentence is - Apart from, for. “Apart from his simplicity, he was also known for his implicit honesty.”

Directions: Choose the option that best completes the sentence.

There are no limitations ______ the self ______ those you believe in.

  1. for, despite

  2. in, like

  3. by, for

  4. to, except

  5. with, amongst


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The best option to complete the sentence is – to, except. “There are no limitations to the self except those you believe in".

Directions: Choose the option that best completes the sentence.

The little girl sitting ______ the two old ladies is my niece. She was as quiet ______ a mouse ______ the concert.

  1. toward, as, during

  2. around, as, at

  3. at, as, during

  4. between, as, throughout


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The best option to complete the sentence is - between, as, throughout. “The little girl sitting between the two old ladies is my niece. She was as quiet as a mouse throughout the concert.”

Directions: Choose the option that best completes the sentence.

What you profess is ______ truth. It is unacceptable ______ me.

  1. beyond, by

  2. far from, for

  3. close to, for

  4. far from, to


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The best option to complete the sentence is - far from, to. “What you profess is far from truth. It is unacceptable to me.”

Directions: Choose the option that best completes the sentence.

A lot ______ backbreaking campaigning work is ______ progress ______ the elections.

  1. of, in, amidst

  2. of, in, ahead of

  3. of, in, as regards

  4. of, in, regardless of

  5. of, in, after


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The best option to complete the sentence is – of, in, ahead of. “A lot of back-breaking campaigning work is in progress ahead of the elections.”

Directions: Choose the option that best completes the sentence.

______ a small glitch, the entire process was unbelievably smooth.

  1. Beyond

  2. Beside

  3. Rather than

  4. Except for


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The best option to complete the sentence is - Except for. “Except for a small glitch, the entire process was unbelievably smooth.”

Directions: Choose the option that best completes the sentence.

______ adversity, her inner courage came ______ the fore.

  1. Due to, at

  2. In the face of, to

  3. During, across

  4. In the face of, onto


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The best option to complete the sentence is - In the face of, to. “In the face of adversity, her inner courage came to the fore.”

Directions: Choose the option that best completes the sentence.

______ the tournament, his focus was ______ retaining the title.

  1. During, off

  2. Before, with

  3. Throughout, on

  4. Since, over


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The best option to complete the sentence is - Throughout, on. “Throughout the tournament, his focus was on retaining the title.”

Directions: Select the correct option to complete the sentence.

You need to sign in ______ 9.00 a.m. ______ the new rules.

  1. at, before

  2. after, as for

  3. before, as per

  4. by, as of

  5. afore, under


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The best option to complete the sentence is – before, as per. “You need to sign in before 9.00 a.m. as per the new rules".

Directions:Choose the option that best completes the sentence.

“You are led ______ your lifetime ______ the inner learning creature, the playful spiritual being that is your real self…”

  1. through, by

  2. by, through

  3. to, like

  4. back to, by


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The best option to complete the sentence is - through, by. “You are led through your lifetime by the inner learning creature, the playful spiritual being that is your real self…”

Directions: Choose the option that best completes the sentence.

Though she enrolled ______ the course ______ her wish, she enjoyed the session thoroughly.

  1. on, without

  2. for, instead of

  3. for, against

  4. into, because of


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The best option to complete the sentence is - for, against. “Though she enrolled for the course against her wish, she enjoyed the session thoroughly.”

Directions: Choose the option that best completes the sentence.

“Once there lived a village ______ creatures ______ the bottom ______ a great crystal river…”

  1. of, above, on

  2. of, along, of

  3. of, among, of

  4. of, outside of, on


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The best option to complete the sentence is - of, along, of. “Once there lived a village of creatures along the bottom of a great crystal river…”

Directions: Choose the option that best completes the sentence.

______ every successful event is a team ______ people who have worked tirelessly ______ its success.

  1. Atop of, of, for

  2. On, of, for

  3. Behind, of, for

  4. Because of, by, for

  5. Behind, for, of


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The best option to complete the sentence is – Behind, of, for. “Behind every successful event is a team of people who have worked tirelessly for its success.”

Directions: Choose the option that best completes the sentence.

Her inclination ______ research and development will define her career options. Her earnestness is ______ comparison.

  1. on, close to

  2. towards, beyond

  3. into, beneath

  4. behind, within


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The best option to complete the sentence is - towards, beyond. “Her inclination towards research and development will define her career options. Her earnestness is beyond comparison.”

Directions: Choose the option that best completes the sentence.

As he stepped ______ a train one day, one ______ his shoes slipped off and landed ______ the track.

  1. into, of, in

  2. within, of, on

  3. along, of, onto

  4. aboard, of, on


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The best option to complete the sentence is - aboard, of, on. “As he stepped aboard a train one day, one of his shoes slipped off and landed on the track.”

Directions: Choose the option that best completes the sentence.

Thus, goes an old prayer… “May the sun bring you new energy ______ day… May the breeze blow new strength ______ your being… May you walk gently ______ the world and know its beauty all the days ______ your life…”

  1. in, for, on, of

  2. by, through, through, of

  3. by, into, through, of

  4. for, into, over, of

  5. by, across, beneath, of


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The best option to complete the sentence is – by, into, through, of. “Thus goes an old prayer… “May the sun bring you new energy by day… May the breeze blow new strength into your being… May you walk gently through the world and know its beauty all the days of your life”…”

Directions: Choose the option that best completes the sentence.

“I will not let anyone walk ______ my mind ______ their dirty feet…”, said Mahatma Gandhi.

  1. inside, in

  2. through, with

  3. into, by

  4. along, on

  5. towards, in


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The best option to complete the sentence is – through, with. “I will not let anyone walk through my mind with their dirty feet…,” said Mahatma Gandhi.

Directions: Choose the option that best completes the sentence.

They hid ______ the kegs where they could see ______ the factory’s open door.

  1. before, in

  2. behind, at

  3. on, through

  4. over, towards

  5. behind, through


Correct Option: E
Explanation:

 The best option to complete the sentence is – behind, through. “They hid behind the kegs where they could see through the factory’s open door.”

Directions: Choose the option that best completes the sentence.

“You teach best what you most need ______ learn,” said Richard Bach ______ his spiritual classic – Illusions.

  1. to, during

  2. for, in

  3. to, in

  4. instead of, at

  5. to, over


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The best option to complete the sentence is – to, in. “You teach best what you most need to learn," said Richard Bach in his spiritual classic – Illusions.

Directions: Choose the option that best completes the sentence.

Can you imagine our lives ______ electricity…? Our lives seem to be bound ______ our extreme reliance ______ it.

  1. beyond, because of, for

  2. without, because of, on

  3. out of, due to, over

  4. except, on, for


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The best option to complete the sentence is - without, because of, on. “Can you imagine our lives without electricity…? Our lives seem to be bound because of our extreme reliance on it.”

Directions: Choose the option that best completes the sentence.

Look ______ the lake ______ the gate. The lake remains itself all the time!

  1. for, at

  2. towards, in

  3. at, in front of

  4. through, of

  5. beyond, into


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The best option to complete the sentence is – at, in front of. “Look at the lake in front of the gate. The lake remains itself all the time!”

Directions: Choose the option that best completes the sentence.

Be ______ those who bring ______ the best ______ you.

  1. with, out, in

  2. amongst, in, out

  3. amidst, out, for

  4. alongside, out, with

  5. with, in, in


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The best option to complete the sentence is – with, out, in. “Be with those who bring out the best in you.”

Directions: Choose the option that best completes the sentence.

There is no thought ______ judgement…

  1. within

  2. above

  3. without

  4. below


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The best option to complete the sentence is - without. “There is no thought without judgement…”

Directions: Choose the option that best completes the sentence.

“The greatest weapon ______ stress is our ability to choose one thought ______ another,” said William James.

  1. for, atop

  2. after, onto

  3. against, over

  4. during, before


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The best option to complete the sentence is - against, over. “The greatest weapon against stress is our ability to choose one thought over another,” said William James.

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