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Preposition MCQs and revision practice

Study Preposition through multiple-choice questions in English. This subtopic contains 1966 practice questions. Read the wording carefully, compare the options and attempt an answer before checking the solution in learning mode.

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Preposition: questions and answer review

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91. We have nothing but contempt _____ him.

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Answer: For

Explanation Generally contempt is followed by For . Contempt means ذلت We have nothing but contempt for him.

92. There was a bridge ___________ the river.

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Answer: Across

Explanation Usage of Beside & Besides. Beside means adjacent while besides means in addition to /apart from. There was a small table beside the bed. What do you like besides playing cricket? Usage of Across Across has 3 different meanings. 1. From one side to other side. Like He swam across the river. 2. On the opposite/other side. Like we saw some old friends across the road. 3. When something stretches/extends from one side to another. Like there was a bridge across the river.

93. I inquired ____ the servant if his master was at home.

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Answer: of

Explanation Inquire of means to ask something. Inquire of means پوچھنا

94. Mother congratulation the the son _______ his success.

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Answer: On

Explanation Mother congratulation the the son on his success. ماں نے اپنے بیٹے کو کامیابی پر مبارکباد دی۔ " On " is used to indicate the reason for the congratulation. In this case, it correctly connects the verb " congratulation " to the event of " success ."

95. She goes to Church _____ Sunday.

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Answer: On

Explanation Preposition "on" is used for the name of days. Like Sunday, Monday, Tuesday etc.

96. He got _____ the examination by dint of hardwork.

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Answer: Over

Explanation The phrase " got over " means to successfully pass or overcome something. In this context, it refers to overcoming an examination , often due to hard work.

97. ________ the help of my mother, I finished the homework quickly.

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Answer: With

Explanation With the help of someone means کسی کی مدد سے کسی کی رہنمائی سے

98. A lot of young people prefer computer games _____ football.

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Answer: To

Explanation Generally prefer is followed by To. To is a preposition here. Prefer means ترجیع دینا A lot of young people prefer computer games to football.

99. The girls were far _______________ the car.

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Answer: Behind

Explanation Usage of Behind Behind --- In, to or towards the near or later in time. Examples: He followed behind. The girls were far behind the car. The train was behind time.

100. He has been swimming _____ one hour.

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Answer: For

Explanation We use preposition since for point of time. We use preposition for for period of time. (Numerals) He has been swimming for one hour.

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