Use of Preposition
This collection of MCQs is expertly curated to assess and enhance the understanding of prepositions for individuals preparing for government jobs ranging from BPS 5 to 15 scale, specifically targeting roles such as Higher Secondary Teachers (HST), Primary School Teachers (PST), Junior Elementary School Teachers (JEST), and Vaccinators. Prepositions are a fundamental aspect of English grammar, indicating relationships between different elements within a sentence, often denoting location, direction, time, or manner.The MCQs are divided into sections focusing on simple prepositions, with examples like "at," "in," "on," and compound prepositions, which consist of two or more words, such as "according to," "because of." Each question is designed to test the candidate's ability to correctly apply these prepositions in various contexts, reflecting common usage scenarios that one might encounter in both written and spoken English.Answers are provided to enable self-assessment, giving learners immediate feedback on their understanding and mastery of prepositions. This set is an invaluable resource for job applicants aiming to improve their grammatical skills, ensuring they are better prepared for the language proficiency components of their respective examinations. The inclusion of common mistakes and corrections in the later questions serves not only to test but also to teach, correcting common misconceptions and reinforcing proper usage, thereby enhancing the communicative competence of aspiring government job candidates.
Use of preposition
Most important MCQs for 5 to 15 scale
Simple Preposition Examples
Simple prepositions are common words such
as at, fo, in, off, on, over, and under. Examples
of common prepositions used in sentences
include:
1) He sat ----------the chair?
A) at
B) on✔️
C) in
D) over
2) There is some milk ,------------ the fridge.
A) in✔️
B) on
C) over
D) NOT
3) She was hiding ------------ the table
A) upon
B) under✔️
C) on
D) in
4) The cat jumped ----------- the counter.
A) of
B) on
C) off✔️
D) over
5) He drove ---------- the bridge.
A) over✔️
B) on
C) upon
D) in
6)She lost her ring --------- the beach.
A) at✔️
B) in
C) on
D) over
7) The book belongs --------Anthony.
A) with
B) to✔️
C) Not
D) All
8) The wind is coming ---------- the
north.
A) to
B) From ✔️
C) at
D) Not
9) we got a pain -------- my bag
A) in✔️
B) from
C) at
D) to
10) What's the name -------- that plant?
A) of✔️
B) with
C) from
D) Not
11) He took his brother ---------- the hand
A) From
B) with
C) at
D) by✔️
12) He raised his arms -------- his
head?
A) above ✔️
B) over
C) on
D) at
13) Our company is ashamed --------him.
A) for ✔️
B) from
C) to
D) at
14) She was afraid --------- dogs.
A From ✔️
B to
C with
D All
15) Cars were parked all -------- the
road.
A across
B along ✔️
C over
D on
16) I saw a few familiar face ---------- the crowd.
A among ✔️
B across
C over
D at
17) She sat --------- from Marie.
A across ✔️
B along
C over
Examples of Compound
Prepositions
Compound prepositions (also called complex
prepositions) consist of two or more words,
usually a simple preposition and another
word, to convey location. Some Example
18) Our company is ashamed ---------him.
A to
B For ✔️
C With
D at
19) John failed ------- chemistry last week
A from ✔️
B to
C at
D in
20) His car is superior -------- mine.
A to
B from
C than ✔️
D All
23) Mary is married -----------a doctor.
A to ✔️
B with
C NOT
D all
24) George invests her money ---------the stock market-
A) in
B) at
C) on ✔️
D) with
25) Mary is married -------- a doctor.
A) to
B) with ✔️
C) Not
D) All
26) It has been snowing --------Saturday.
A) to
B) from ✔️
C) with
D) on
26. He did not agree with my proposal.
27.She is angry with my performance.
30.He likes to write with blue ink.
31. She could not sit in the exam.
32 .He sat under the shade of a tree.
33.She is blind of her right eye.
34.He is blind in his shortcomings.
35. This cheque is of the United Bank
36. This cheque is of Rs 20000/-.
37.I will say it on his face.
38. What is he for you?
39.He died with Dengue fever.
40. She is ill from fever.
41.She congratulated me for my success.
42.She resembles to her mother.
43.The examination will begin from Sunday.
44.He met me on night.
45.He closes his shop at the afternoon.
46.We will meet after two days.
47.Open the book on page 8.
48.She is good in cooking
49. He is lacking of courage.
50. Smoking is injurious for health.
Answers:
26. He did not agree to my proposal.
27.She is angry at my performance.
30.He likes to write in blue ink.
31.She could not sit for the examination.
32.He sat in the shade of a tree.
33.She is blind in her right eye.
34.He is blind to his shortcomings.
35.This cheque is on the United Bank.
36.This cheque is for Rs 20000/.
37.I will say it to his face.
38.What is he to you?
39. He died of Dengue fever.
40. She is ill with fever.
41. She congratulated me on my success.
42.She resembles her mother.
43.The examination will begin on Sunday.
44.He met me at night.
45.He closes his shop in the afternoon.
46.We will meet in two days.
47.Open the book at page 8.
48. She is good at cooking.
49. He is lacking in courage.
50. Smoking is injurious to health.
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