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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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771. He lives an apartment the third floor.

A. In/on
B. On/at
C. None of these
D. At/in

Check answer and explanation

Answer: In/on

Explanation The preposition " in " is used when referring to a person being inside a building or an enclosed space , such as a house, a room, or an apartment . The preposition " on " is used when referring to a specific level or floor of a building , because you are situated " on " a surface.

772. She has decided to embark _____________ new business undertaking.

A. On
B. for
C. to
D. from

Check answer and explanation

Answer: On

Explanation We use on or upon with embark . Embark on means to start. On is a preposition here. She has decided to embark on new business undertaking.

773. The pusillanimous politician's lack of courage and conviction reeked_ opportunism and cowardice, causing his supporters _ lose faith in his ability to lead.

A. away, to
B. off, of
C. in, in
D. of, to

Check answer and explanation

Answer: of, to

Explanation The phrase "reeked of" means to strongly suggest or be full of something, while "cause to lose" is a common construction when referring to making someone lose something, in this case, faith.

774. The elephants were tied up ______ ropes.

A. Into
B. With
C. None of these
D. Around

Check answer and explanation

Answer: With

Explanation " Tied up with ropes " means using ropes as the material or instrument for tying. With = by means of.

775. We are too busy to take _____ more work.

A. On
B. Over
C. Up
D. In

Check answer and explanation

Answer: On

Explanation We are too busy to take on more work. ہم مزید کام کرنے کے لیے بہت مصروف ہیں۔ " Take on " means to accept or handle more work or responsibility, which fits the context of being busy.

776. I told the tailor to put red buttons _____ the dress he is making for me.

A. In
B. From
C. With
D. Of
E. On

Check answer and explanation

Answer: On

Explanation I told the tailor to put red buttons on the dress he is making for me. If you are an expert, let us know more details about this question please

777. He cannot deprived her _________ her rights.

A. Of
B. In
C. To
D. With
E. By

Check answer and explanation

Answer: Of

Explanation Generally deprive is followed by of. Deprive of means کسی چیز سے محروم کردینا He cannot deprived her of her rights.

778. He has no confidence _____ me.

A. In
B. Of
C. With
D. Without

Check answer and explanation

Answer: In

Explanation Generally confidence is followed by In . In is a preposition here. He has no confidence in me اس کا مجھ پر اعتماد نہیں

779. It took the child a long time to recover _____ the shock.

A. About
B. With
C. From
D. Under
E. Of

Check answer and explanation

Answer: From

Explanation Recover is followed by from . From is a preposition here. Recover from the shock means صدمے سے نکلنا

780. You should listen ______ my advice.

A. None of the above
B. On
C. In
D. At
E. To

Check answer and explanation

Answer: To

Explanation We generally use to after listen . To is a preposition here. You should listen to my advice آپ کو میری نصیحت سننی چائئے

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Preposition MCQs and revision practice

Preposition: questions and answer review

771. He lives ______ an apartment ______ the third floor.

772. She has decided to embark _____________ new business undertaking.

773. The pusillanimous politician's lack of courage and conviction reeked_____ opportunism and cowardice, causing his supporters _____ lose faith in his ability to lead.

774. The elephants were tied up ______ ropes.

775. We are too busy to take _____ more work.

776. I told the tailor to put red buttons _____ the dress he is making for me.

777. He cannot deprived her _________ her rights.

778. He has no confidence _____ me.

779. It took the child a long time to recover _____ the shock.

780. You should listen ______ my advice.

771. He lives an apartment the third floor.

773. The pusillanimous politician's lack of courage and conviction reeked_ opportunism and cowardice, causing his supporters _ lose faith in his ability to lead.