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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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1031. ______ are used in present perfect continuous tense to show time of action?

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Answer: Since & For

Explanation The preposition since is used to show point of time e.g. Since 2015, Since May etc. The preposition for is used to show period of time e.g. For 3 days, For one hour etc.

1032. The two sides are locked ___ a bitter dispute .

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Answer: by

Explanation The two sides are locked by a bitter dispute . ******* RY 14-01-2023

1033. He ought to have arrived ________ this time.

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Answer: By

Explanation “ By ” indicates a specific time before or not later than a point in time. The sentence means he should have arrived before or at this time, so “ by this time ” is correct. Last verified on 10-03-2026

1034. He was destined ___ the bar.

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Answer: For

Explanation He is destined for the bar. وہ بار کا مقدر ہے۔ The phrase " destined for " is used to indicate that someone is meant or fated to achieve or reach a particular goal , like "the bar" in this case.

1035. My sister helped me ________ my homework.

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Answer: In

Explanation In is a preposition here. My sister helped me in my homework میری بہن نے میرے ہوم ورک میں میری مدد کی۔ ****

1036. Saad is traveling _______ the school.

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Answer: Towards

Explanation The preposition towards means “ in the direction of someone or something, or close in location or time." Saad is traveling towards the School.

1037. Please bring the chair closer from the table. Here, which preposition should be used instead of "from"?

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Answer: To

Explanation The correct phrase is closer to the table, showing direction or proximity . From is incorrect because it indicates movement away, not towards. Last verified on 07-02-2026

1038. I am envious ____ his new car .

مجھے اس کی نئی گاڑی پر رشک آتا ہے۔

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Answer: Of

Explanation Envious is generally followed by of. Envious of means jealous of. Envious means حاسد

1039. I was addicted ___________ smoking.

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Answer: To

Explanation Addicted to is a phrase which means عادی ہونا Addicted to is generally followed by verb + ing form He was addicted to drinking. I was addicted to smoking.

1040. We have been waiting for flight ___ last Friday.

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Answer: Since

Explanation We use since to refer to a point of time . Since can refer to a point after a specific time or event in the past.

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