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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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1851. Many species of insects were wiped _______ when the jungle was cleared.

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Answer: Out

Explanation Wipe Out is phrasal verb which means to eliminate. Wipe out means صفایا کرنا Species were wiped out .

1852. There is an umbrella ______ holes ______ it.

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Answer: With, in

Explanation Correct prepositions: with and in fit the sentence context. Correct sentence: There is an umbrella with holes in it.

1853. Fill in the blank with the appropriate preposition: It took me ages to find a space _____park my car.

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Answer: To

Explanation "It took me ages to find a space to park my car." The preposition "to" indicates purpose or intention, which fits the context of this sentence.

1854. The magistrate acquitted him _____ the charge.

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Answer: Of

Explanation The phrase " acquitted him of the charge " means that the magistrate declared him not guilty of the charge , or that he was cleared of the accusation. The correct sentence would be: " The magistrate acquitted him of the charge ."

1855. I need it by Friday ____ the latest.

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Answer: at

Explanation I need it by Friday at the latest. ** We use " at " to talk about public holidays and weekends (Friday) ND22-6-2023

1856. The tiger said, "Ask _____ help from three things you see".

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Answer: For

Explanation The verb " ask " when meaning to request something is followed by " for ". Example : Ask for help, ask for money, ask for advice.

1857. He was excluded from the team _____ his supervisor.

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Answer: By

Explanation The correct preposition to show who performed the action is " by " in passive voice. Sentence : He was excluded from the team by his supervisor.

1858. I have paid _______ it.

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Answer: For

Explanation The correct preposition with " paid " when referring to something purchased is " for ". The sentence should be: "I have paid for it."

1859. She ran _____ him into the courtyard?

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Answer: After

Explanation She ran after him into the courtyard. وہ اس کے پیچھے صحن میں بھاگی۔ " After " indicates following someone .

1860. They have been living in Switzerland ________ seven years.

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Answer: For

Explanation They have been living in Switzerland for seven years. وہ سات سال سے سوئٹزرلینڈ میں رہ رہے ہیں۔ The word "for" is used to indicate the duration of time during which the action (living in Switzerland) has been happening. This usage is common when talking about actions or states that have been ongoing for a specific period.

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