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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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971. He was born ____ December 12, 1990.

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Answer: In

Explanation He was born in December 12, 1990. وہ 12 دسمبر 1990 کو پیدا ہوئے۔ For month , year , and season , we use in. For month , year , and season , we use in. For example in August, in 1992, in the '90s, in winter. For date and day , we use on. For example 5 of August, on the fifth, on Monday.

972. It was warm, so I ------------------ off my coat.

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Answer: Put

Explanation It was warm, so I put off my coat. *** put off. verb. cause to feel intense dislike or distaste.

973. The officer was ______ the seat.

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Answer: In

Explanation The correct sentence would be : "The officer was in the seat." "In" is a preposition that indicates location or position.

974. The bill was passed _____ pandemonium.

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Answer: Amid

Explanation Amid/Amidst is used for more than two. These prepositions are used before uncountable nouns too. The bill was passed amid pandemonium.

975. Compare your answers ______ your partner.

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Answer: With

Explanation The correct sentence is: “Compare your answers with your partner.” “ With ” is used to indicate comparison between two things or people .

976. The food is very good_________that restaurant .

کھانا بہت اچھا ہے_________وہ ریسٹورنٹ۔

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Answer: in

Explanation We generally use in preposition to refer a place. In that hotel, in that restaurant, in that city etc.

977. Ali had thirst _____ knowledge.

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Answer: For

Explanation Ali had thirst for knowledge. علی کو علم کی پیاس تھی۔ The phrase " thirst for knowledge " is an idiomatic expression meaning a strong desire or craving to learn and gain information.

978. The fire was finally brought _____ control.

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Answer: Under

Explanation The fire was finally brought under control. آگ پر بالآخر قابو پالیا گیا۔ " Brought under control " is the correct phrase. It means the fire was managed or contained successfully.

979. The boy walked back _______ the tiger.

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Answer: To

Explanation “ Walked back to ” means returned in the direction of someone or something. Example : He walked back to his friend.

980. The whole nation was ____the president.

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Answer: behind

Explanation The whole nation was behind the president. پوری قوم صدر کے پیچھے کھڑی تھی۔ *** behind preposition (BACK) at or to the back of someone or something: *** " The whole nation "at the back of the president. so the "behind" is the best option to keep the meaning of original sentence *** ND16-12-2022

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