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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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1471. The path leads through the woods. Here the word "through" is a _____?

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Answer: Preposition

Explanation Here through means moving in one side and out of the other side.

1472. I want to go ______ England next year.

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Answer: To

Explanation We generally use to for a direction. To is a preposition here. I want to go to England next year means میں اگلے سال انگلینڈ جانا چاہتا ہوں

1473. I have not heard ________him for a long time.

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Answer: From

Explanation Hear from means کسی سے باتیں کرنا Heard of means سننا From is a preposition here. I have not heard from him for a long time.

1474. He has resigned and will hand ______ charge of his post today.

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Answer: Over

Explanation He has resigned and will hand over charge of his post today. انہوں نے استعفیٰ دے دیا ہے اور آج اپنے عہدے پر ان کا چارج دے گا۔ Hand over means to transfer control or responsibility to someone else . It is the correct phrase used in formal contexts like resignations and job transitions.

1475. Malaria has become a big problem ______ our area.

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Answer: In

Explanation The correct preposition is " in " when referring to something affecting a specific location or area . So, " in our area " correctly describes where malaria has become a problem.

1476. Pakistan as well as India _______poor

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Answer: Is

Explanation The phrase "as well as" means in "addition to" or "and also" in the context of the example that you have mentioned. When "as well as" is used as a conjunction, there is no need to use commas before or after the phrase. Moreover, it should always be used with a singular verb.

1477. She is confident _____ his ability to succeed.

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Answer: Of

Explanation The correct phrase is " confident of ", meaning sure about something . Example : "She is confident of her skills in writing."

1478. Please wait for me. I will finish my work ______ five minutes.

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Answer: In

Explanation " In five minutes " means the action will be completed within that time frame. It's the correct preposition for showing time needed to complete something.

1479. They kept us waiting _____ two hours.

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Answer: For

Explanation The sentence will be: They kept us waiting for two hours. " For " is used to show the duration of time .

1480. A young officer was charged _____ the task of taking 200 prisoners to the rear.

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Answer: With

Explanation The phrase " charged with " means assigned or entrusted with a specific task or responsibility. In this context, the young officer was given the responsibility of taking the prisoners to the rear. نوجوان افسر کو قیدیوں کو عقب میں لے جانے کی ذمہ داری دی گئی۔

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