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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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271. He was ashamed ______ stealing.

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Answer: Of

Explanation The correct sentence would be: " He was ashamed of stealing." The preposition "of" is used to indicate the reason for the shame.

272. I started by assembling a collection of objects that would provide me _________ the type of image I had in mind.

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Answer: With

Explanation Assembling means together. Provide + with is the correct formation.

273. This book is based _____ true events.

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Answer: On

Explanation " Based on " means the book uses true events as its foundation. It’s the correct preposition to show the source or reason behind something .

274. No body _____ you could be selfish.

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Answer: But

Explanation The correct sentence is: "Nobody but you could be selfish." The word " but " is used here to mean "except," emphasizing exclusivity.

275. I could be there ---- stadium

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Answer: in

Explanation In general, we use: at for a POINT. in for an ENCLOSED SPACE.

276. The machine is difficult to build______easy to maintain.

مشین بنانا مشکل ہے _____ برقرار رکھنا آسان ہے۔

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Answer: But

Explanation The machine is difficult to build but easy to maintain.

277. The steam-engine was invented ____ James Watt.

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Answer: By

Explanation By is a preposition here. By shows a doer of an action Invent means ایجاد کرنا

278. The boy complained ____ me about his teacher.

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Answer: To

Explanation We word complain is followed by to/about. To & about are prepositions here. Complain to someone کسی انسان سے شکایت کرنا Complain about something کسی معاملے پر شکایت کرنا The boy complained to me about his teacher.

279. A large procession was taken__________ against rising prices.

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Answer: Out

Explanation The correct preposition to fill in the blank is " out ". "A large procession was taken out against rising prices." The phrase "taken out" is commonly used when referring to processions, rallies, or demonstrations

280. New lightweight materials have replaced traditional ones __certain special uses

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Answer: For

Explanation New lightweight materials have replaced traditional ones for certain special uses. - “For” is used to indicate purpose or use. "for" connects materials to the purpose they serve (certain special uses).

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