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Conquering Prepositions: 20 MCQs for a Perfect Score in English Section
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KUMAIL BANGASH
- 2 Min To Read
- 22 Jun, 2025
They may be small, but prepositions are mighty words that play a crucial role in the structure and meaning of English sentences. Their correct usage is a fundamental aspect of grammar, and questions related to prepositions are a certainty in the English papers of all competitive exams in Pakistan. Misplacing a preposition can alter the entire meaning of a sentence.
This quiz is specifically designed to help you master the often-tricky usage of prepositions. Test your skills with these 20 MCQs and clear any doubts you might have, paving your way to a perfect score.
Instructions: Fill in the blanks with the most appropriate preposition from the choices given.
1. He is senior ______ me by two years.
- than
- to
- from
- over
Answer: to
2. The book was written ______ a famous author.
- from
- with
- by
- through
Answer: by
3. She has a great fondness ______ classical music.
- for
- about
- with
- in
Answer: for
4. The police are investigating the complaint, and he is ______ suspicion.
- on
- in
- under
- about
Answer: under
5. I am not acquainted ______ the new regulations.
- to
- with
- about
- of
Answer: with
6. He succeeded ______ his hard work.
- by dint of
- due to
- because
- with
Answer: by dint of
7. My house is adjacent ______ the park.
- from
- with
- to
- by
Answer: to
8. She was deprived ______ her share of the property.
- from
- of
- with
- by
Answer: of
9. The meeting is scheduled to start ______ 10 AM sharp.
- on
- in
- at
- by
Answer: at
10. He is indebted ______ his friend for the timely help.
- for
- with
- to
- from
Answer: to
11. The new policy will come ______ effect from next month.
- into
- in
- on
- with
Answer: into
12. He is confident ______ his success in the examination.
- for
- about
- of
- with
Answer: of
13. The teacher has no control ______ the students.
- on
- over
- with
- in
Answer: over
14. We must abide ______ the rules of the road.
- with
- to
- by
- on
Answer: by
15. She is suffering ______ a severe headache.
- from
- with
- of
- by
Answer: from
16. I was amazed ______ his performance on the stage.
- from
- with
- by
- at
Answer: at
17. He is very different ______ his brother.
- than
- with
- to
- from
Answer: from
18. She is proficient ______ the English language.
- at
- in
- on
- with
Answer: in
19. This material is inferior ______ that one.
- than
- from
- to
- with
Answer: to
20. Please refrain ______ talking during the lecture.
- to
- from
- of
- with
Answer: from
