PREPOSITONS
Prepositions play a crucial role in the English language by indicating relationships between words in a sentence. They establish connections in terms of time, place, direction, and manner, providing essential context for understanding the meaning of a sentence. Without prepositions, communication would lack precision and clarity, making it challenging to convey the intended relationships between various elements in a sentence.
1. Fill in the blanks with suitable prepositions. The children ran ........ the bank, ........ the bridge and ........ the path.
1) over, across, under 2) down, over, with
3) with, over, on 4) down, over, along
2. Choose the correct sentence regarding the use of the preposition ‘with’.
1) I was annoyed with her behaviour.
2) He was ashamed with her conduct.
3) This house is infested with rats.
4) She is engaged with Suman.
3. He is blind ........ his defects.
Choose the correct preposition that fits the blank.
1) of 2) to 3) from 4) about
4. The mouse jumped ........ the hole.
Choose the correct preposition that fits the blank.
1) out of 2) through
3) because of 4) instead of
5. I'm not speaking to Hari. I've fallen ........ with him.
Choose the right preposition that fits the blank.
1) through 2) back 3) out 4) away
6. New Zealand cricketer Martin Crowe passed away ........ fighting a long battle ........ cancer.
1) with, about 2) after, with
3) after, due to 4) for, with
7. In the following sentence a wrong preposition is used. It is underlined. Replace it with the right preposition choosing from the choice given below:
He is married with my cousin.
1) together 2) unto 3) into 4) to
8. Choose the correct set of words to fill in the blank in the sentence:
I've been looking for you ........
1) about the last hour 2) since one hour
3) for last week 4) for the last hour
9. There being no evidence against him, he was acquitted ........ the charge.
1) of 2) off 3) with 4) from
10. I am annoyed him ........ what ........ he has done to us.
Choose the correct answer to complete the sentence.
1) with, from 2) for, from
3) with, for 4) for, with
11. Every student had to abide ........ the rules and regulations of the hostel.
1) by 2) against 3) with 4) in
12. Sana had a dream ........ the previous night ........ which she saw a beautiful new car parked in their garage.
1) on, in 2) by, on 3) on, with 4) in, on
13. Identify the correct sentence.
1) I have written the letter with ink.
2) I have written the letter by ink.
3) I have written the letter in ink.
4) I have written the letter through ink.
14. Choose the grammatically correct sentence.
1) I’ll see you next Friday.
2) I’ll see you in the next Friday.
3) I’ll see you on next Friday.
4) I’ll see you the next Friday.
15. Fill in the blanks using appropriate prepositions.
The product you have sent us does not conform ........ the specification ........ our order.
1) for, with 2) against, on
3) on, in 4) to, of
16. Find out the most effective word from the given words to fill the blank to make the sentence meaningful.
She was sworn ........ as the Prime Minister of the country yesterday.
1) off 2) out 3) at 4) in
17. Choose the appropriate sentence.
1) I am going to home now.
2) I am going home on now.
3) I am going home now.
4) I am going for home now.
18. Fill in the blanks with appropriate prepositions by choosing the correct option.
I remember when we stayed (i) ........ New York (ii) ........ a few days (iii) ........ last summer. It was really hot, even (iv) ........ night and I just felt miserable.
i) a) at b) in c) into d) on
ii) a) by b) during c) or d) in
iii) a) at b) on c) in d) no preposition
iv) a) at b) by c) during d) in
1) i-b, ii-c, iii-a, iv-d 2) i-b, ii-d, iii-a, iv-c
3) i-a, ii-c, iii-b, iv-d 4) i-b, ii-c, iii-d, iv-a
19. The truck came towards them ........ the bridge. Choose the word that fits the blank.
1) during 2) across 3) among 4) besides
20. He slept ........ the whole of the second half of the performance. Choose the correct preposition to fill in the blank.
1) during 2) in 3) over 4) between
21. Choose the correct preposition.
His experience, furnished him ........ a wide knowledge of humanity.
1) by 2) with 3) over 4) of
22. All the members of his family were in the party except Kumar. Choose the part of the speech of the word, except
1) a verb 2) a conjunction
3) a preposition 4) an adverb
23. He won the match ........ his skill. Choose the correct compound prepositional phrase to complete the meaning of the sentence above.
1) by means of 2) in spite of
3) in place of 4) ahead of
24. Choose the correct sentence regarding the use of prepositions.
1) You are blessed with good health.
2) You are blessed for good health.
3) You are blessed by good health.
4) You are blessed at good health.
25. Choose the grammatically correct sentence.
1) The stranger entered into the room.
2) The stranger entered in the room.
3) The stranger entered the room.
4) The stranger entered to the room.
26. I am amazed ........ you, Victoria. Choose the correct preposition that fits the blank.
1) of 2) with 3) at 4) by
27. They may feel jealous ........ your success.
1) at 2) of 3) on 4) with
28. Choose the verb that takes 'to' after it.
1) belong 2) depend 3) think 4) believe
29. He deals ....... many business people.
Choose the correct preposition that fits the blank.
1) to 2) on
3) with 4) over
30. This girls strongly believes ........ God. Choose the correct preposition that fits the blank.
1) on 2) in 3) into 4) over
31. The ship ........ after sounding a loud horn. Choose the correct phrasal verb.
1) set out 2) looked for
3) brought up 4) brought out
32. Jagan was bitterly ........ the result of the match. Choose the appropriate answer to complete the sentence.
1) disappointed for 2) disappointed at
3) disappointed of 4) disappointed to
33. The master aimed a blow ........ Oliver's head with the ladle. The correct preposition in the blank is
1) on 2) by 3) at 4) from
34. He was intent ........ winning a scholarship. Choose the correct preposition that fits the blank.
1) in 2) on 3) at 4) by
35. Choose the grammatically correct sentence.
1) I am eligible by this post.
2) I am eligible for this post.
3) I am eligible with this post.
4) I am eligible in this post.
36. The party went on ........ after 3 o' clock. Choose the word that fits the blank.
1) by 2) until 3) over 4) during
37. Choose the correct sentence regarding the use of prepositions.
1) He was vexed from his failure.
2) He was vexed by his failure.
3) He was vexed with his failure
4) He was vexed at his failure
38. Roja has made no progress ........ her studies. Choose the correct preposition that fits the blank.
1) of 2) for 3) by 4) in
39. Choose the correct sentence regarding the use of the preposition ‘for’.
1) Quinine is a remedy for Malaria.
2) She is obedient for her husband.
3) There is no limit for his ambition.
4) I have no objection for your going there.
40. I have laid her ........ deep obligation by helping her in distress. Choose the correct preposition that fits the blank.
1) with 2) under 3) by 4) over
41. Choose the correct sentence regarding the correct use of prepositions.
1) The beggar was found guilty of theft.
2) The beggar was found guilty in theft.
3) The beggar was found guilty by theft.
4) The beggar was found guilty with theft.
42. My house stands ........ all the other houses in the street as it is big in size. Choose the correct compound prepositional phrase that fits the context.
1) in front of 2) apart from
3) in addition to 4) in accordance with
43. If you want to know the meaning of the word, you could refer ........ a dictionary. The correct preposition in the context is
1) in 2) on
3) to 4) of
44. She was dressed ........ colours. Choose the correct preposition to complete the sentence.
1) by 2) out 3) in 4) with
45. I am not acquainted ........ this area. Choose the correct preposition that tits the blank.
1) to 2) for 3) with 4) in
46. She was unable to attend the party ........ her marriage engagement. Choose the correct compound prepositional phrase to complete the meaning of the sentence above.
1) due to 2) in spite of
3) instead of 4) along with
47. What has he been accused ........ ? Choose the correct preposition that fits the context.
1) for 2) of 3) from 4) about
48. Advani persisted ........ going there. Choose the correct preposition that fits the blank.
1) for 2) to 3) in 4) with
49. He deals ........ many business people. Choose the correct preposition that fits the blank.
1) in 2) on 3) with 4) over
50. Choose the grammatically correct sentence from following.
1) Why are you angry on me?
2) Why are you angry with me?
3) Why do you angry on me?
4) Why did you angry on me?
ANSWERS
1-4; 2-3; 3-2; 4-1; 5-3; 6-2; 7-4; 8-4; 9-1; 10-3; 11-1; 12-1; 13-3; 14-1; 15-4; 16-4; 17-3; 18-4; 19-2; 20-1; 21-2; 22-3; 23-1; 24-1; 25-3; 26-3; 27-2; 28-1; 29-3; 30-2; 31-1; 32-2; 33-3; 34-2; 35-2; 36-2; 37-4; 38-4; 39-1; 40-2; 41-1; 42-2; 43-3; 44-3; 45-3; 46-3; 47-2; 48-3; 49-3; 50-2.
Writer: Ravi Kumar Putnam
