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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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431. Hans started off ______ home.

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Answer: For

Explanation The phrase " started off for home " is a correct and common idiomatic expression in English. The preposition for is used to indicate a destination. The phrasal verb " to start off " means to begin a journey .

432. Use of prepositions: I was sandwiched ___- two fat men on the bus.

استعارے کا استعمال: مجھے سینڈوچ کیا گیا ___- بس میں دو موٹے آدمی۔

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Answer: between

Explanation "I was sandwiched between two fat men on the bus." "میں بس میں دو موٹے آدمیوں کے درمیان سینڈویچ تھا۔" In this sentence, the preposition "between" is used to indicate the position or location of the subject "I" about the two fat men. The word "sandwiched" suggests that the subject is tightly positioned in the middle of the two fat men.

433. They will go ____________ the 9:30 bus.

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Answer: On

Explanation We use by when we talk about “means of transport”. We use by bicycle, by car, by taxi, by bus, by train, by boat, by ship, by plane, by air & by sea. We travel by bus. “On” is used with a specific bicycle, bus train, ship plane. Come on my bicycle. “In” is used with a specific car, taxi, van, lorry & ambulance. Note: “By” is not used when we refer to a specific bicycle/car/train i.e. means of transport. She went there on my bicycle/bike. He went there in your car. They came in a taxi. They will go on the 9:30 bus. Note: We say “On Foot” She goes to school on foot.

434. Use of prepositions: She seized hold ______ my hand,

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Answer: of

Explanation "She seized hold of my hand." "اس نے میرا ہاتھ پکڑ لیا۔" In this sentence, the preposition "of" is used to indicate possession between the verb "seized hold" and the noun phrase "my hand." The phrase " hold of " emphasizes the firm grip or grasp on the hand.

435. The child is crying_____ by a new toy.

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Answer: for

Explanation The child is crying for a new toy. the preposition "for" is used to indicate the reason or desire behind the child's crying.

436. He did not do this ______ purpose.

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Answer: On

Explanation We generally use on after purpose . On purpose is a phrase. On purpose means intentionally. On purpose means جان بوجھ کر He did not do this on purpose.

437. My pet dog is very faithful ____ me.

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Answer: To

Explanation Generally faith is followed by in while faithful is followed by to . Faithful means وفادار

438. She is older ____ Amina but ___ oldest of sana .

وہ ____ آمنہ سے بڑی ہے لیکن ثناء سے سب سے بڑی ہے۔

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Answer: than /the

Explanation "than" is used after "older" to establish the comparison between "she" and "Amina." This construction follows the pattern of "comparative adjective + than " when comparing two things. "the oldest" is used to denote the superlative form, indicating that "she" is the oldest among "Sana" and potentially others.

439. I looked ____ you at the party, but I didn’t see you.

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Answer: For

Explanation Look for is phrasal verb which means ڈھونڈنا Look for means to search. I looked for you.

440. The man was walking ______ the road when he fell down.

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Answer: Along

Explanation " Along the road " means moving in the same direction as the road, which suits walking. It shows continuous movement beside or on the path , making it the best fit in context.

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