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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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941. My shoes are above the table. Here, which preposition should be used instead of "above"?

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Answer: Under

Explanation “ Under ” shows position below the table , which is likely intended (common context). “ Above ” means on top of, which may be incorrect depending on context. Correct sentence: My shoes are under the table. Last verified on 09-02-2026

942. The terrorists have been setting ____ bombs in trains.

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Answer: Off

Explanation The terrorists have been setting off bombs in trains. دہشت گرد ٹرینوں میں بم دھماکے کرتے رہے ہیں۔ The phrase " setting off bombs " is correct, as " set off " means to cause an explosion.

943. Khadija yearned ___ the return to her own home.

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Answer: For

Explanation Yearn takes for . Yearn for means desire for . Yearn means ترسنا She yearns for her child وہ اپنے بچے کیلئے ترستی ہے

944. A phrase that begins with a preposition is called ____?

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Answer: Prepositional phrase

Explanation A prepositional phrase begins with a preposition and includes its object (noun/pronoun) and modifiers. Example: " In the park ," " On the table ," " Under the bridge ."

945. While this incident come ______?

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Answer: About

Explanation While this incident come about . جبکہ یہ واقعہ کے بارے میں آیا ہے۔ The correct phrase is " come about ," which means to happen or occur . It’s commonly used to describe how an event or incident took place.

946. You can’t always pass ______ appearance.

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Answer: By

Explanation You can’t always pass by appearance. The correct phrase is "pass by appearance" o r more commonly: ” "Pass by" in this context means to rely on or judge based on something, especially visual impression.

947. She is talking _____ Mehwish.

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Answer: To

Explanation The correct preposition is " to " because it indicates the direction of the action of speaking. We say " talk to someone " when referring to communication with a person.

948. He has been suffering from fever ____ the last 3 days.

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Answer: For

Explanation We use since with a point in time in the past. For refers to periods of time, e.g. 3 years, 4 hours, ages, a long time, months, years .

949. The shop is open from 7 am ____ to 6 pm.

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Answer: Until

Explanation The shop is open from 7 am until to 6 pm. دکان صبح 7 بجے سے شام 6 بجے تک کھلی رہتی ہے۔ " Until " is used to indicate the time duration from the start to the end.

950. The holiday will begin ____ June 29 .

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Answer: on

Explanation "The holidays will begin on June 29." The preposition "on" is used to specify a particular date.

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