Prepositions MCQ Quiz - Objective Question with Answer for Prepositions - Download Free PDF

The correct answer is 'at'.

Key Points

• Here, in the given sentence the most appropriate preposition is 'at'.
• In the given sentence 'hinted at' is a phrasal verb.
• It means 'to talk about (something) in an indirect way ((कुछ) परोक्ष रूप से बात करना)'.
  • Example: He's been hinting at the possibility of running for mayor.
• Therefore, as per the points mentioned above, we find that the correct answer is Option 4.
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Correct Sentence: He hinted at some loss of treasure. 

The correct answer is 'up on'.

Key Points   

• Give up on means to stop having faith or belief in someone or something.
  • For example: He has gotten in trouble many times, but his parents have never given up on him. 
• Give out of means distribute something; be completely used up.
• Give up at is an incorrect prepositional phrase as give up is used with the preposition on not at which means to stop having faith or belief in someone or something.
• Give over means allowing oneself to be taken over by emotion or addiction; deliver a wanted person to the authorities.
• By referring to the above explanation, it can be concluded that up on should be the appropriate option to be chosen for filling the blank.

Hence, the correct answer is option 4. 

Hinglish

•  "Give up on" का मतलब होता है किसी पर विश्वास या आस्था खोना।
  • उदाहरण के लिए: उसने कई बार मुसीबत में फंसने की बात की है, पर उसके माता-पिता ने कभी भी उस पर विश्वास नहीं खोया।
• "Give out of" का मतलब होता है कुछ बांटना; पूरी तरह से ख़तम हो जाना।
• "Give up at" एक गलत पूर्वसर्गीय वाक्यांश है क्योंकि "give up" का उपयोग "on" के साथ किया जाता है, न कि "at" के साथ, जिसका मतलब होता है किसी पर विश्वास या आस्था खोना।
• "Give over" का मतलब होता है भावना या लत में आत्मसमर्पण करना; एक चाहिए व्यक्ति को अधिकारियों को सौंपना।
• उपरोक्त व्याख्या के आधार पर, यह निष्कर्षित किया जा सकता है कि "up on" रिक्त स्थान को भरने के लिए उचित विकल्प होना चाहिए।
• इसलिए, सही उत्तर विकल्प 4 है।

The correct answer is- by.

Key Points​

• ​There are some fixed prepositional phrases given below:
  • ​by the dint of, out of jealousy, in danger, by the dozen, owing to, on a trip, for a change, etc.
• For example:
  • ​I went on a trip to Goa last month.
• ​Hence according to the phrases given above, the preposition 'by' will be the correct choice.
   

Correct Sentence: Eggs are sold by the dozen.

Additional Information

• There are some verbs/nouns/adjectives which are followed by fixed preposition given below:
  • ​Exonerate from, refrain from, suspicious of, interested in, inured to, accused of, predilection for, respite from, vexed at, etc.
• Example:
  • ​After spending some time on the island they became inured to the hardships.

The correct answer is "with."

Key Points

•  Let us first understand the usage of the given preposition:
  • "For" is used to show who is intended to have or use something or where something is intended to be put.
    • Example: It is a book for children.
  • "Against" is used to talk about something opposing or disagreeing with somebody/something.
    • Example: We were rowing against the current.
  • "About" means on the subject of somebody/something; in connection with somebody/something.
    • Example: There's something strange about him.
  • "With" means in the company or presence of somebody/something or in connection with; in the case of.
    • Example: Be careful with the glasses.
• In the given sentence, the conformity is in connection with the rules laid by the Corporation.
• Thus, from the above explanation, it is clear that the correct preposition to use is "with."

Hence, the correct answer is option 4.

The correct answer is 'since'.

Key Points

• The most appropriate word for the given blank is 'since'.
• It means 'from a particular time in the past until a later time, or until now (अतीत में किसी विशेष समय से बाद के समय तक, या अब तक)'.
• We use 'since' for a specific date/ month/ year, etc.
  • Example: A lot has happened since 1980.
• Thus, the correct answer is Option 2. 
   

Correct Sentence: She has not read anything since Monday.

The correct answer is "for".

Key Points

• The preposition 'for' is used for talking about reasons or causes.
• It is used after nouns such as ‘reason’ or ‘cause’
• Hence, the correct answer is option 3.
   

Complete Sentence: Do you know the reason for his absence.​

Confusion Points

• Reason for:
• We use reason for + noun phrase, not "reason of":
  • What’s the reason for the delay? (Correct)
  • What is the reason of the delay? (Wrong)
• Example: There were several reasons for his strange behaviour.​

Important Points

• "by reason of" is an idiom that means because of; due to
  • Example: He was found not guilty by reason of insanity.​

Additional Information

Let us explore the given options:

• The preposition 'on' is used for concerning a particular subject.
• The preposition 'of' is used for concerning or showing someone or something.

The correct answer is 'about'.

Key Points

• The most appropriate word for the given blank is 'about'.
• It means 'on the subject of'. (के विषय में, के बारे में, के संबंध में)
  • Example: Let’s talk about something else.
• In the given sentence 'upset about something' is a phrasal verb.
• It means 'worried and unhappy'. (चिंतित और परेशान)
  • Example: She was looking very upset about something.
• Thus, the correct answer is Option 2.
   

Correct Sentence: You don't need to get upset about these little things. 

Option no 4 is the correct answer.

Key Points

• Verb 'conferred' is always followed by preposition "with"
• Meaning of confer = to grant a title/degree/award/benefit or right

Correct sentence:- IREDA has been conferred with the Green Urja Award.

Additional Information

Verbs that are followed by preposition "with"-
satisfied, affiliated, cope, influence, acquainted, blessed, dissatisfied, conferred

The correct answer is 'at first'.

Key Points

• The most appropriate option for the given blank is 'at first'.
• The phrase ‘at first’ means at the 'at the beginning (शुरू में)'.
  • Example: At first I thought he was joking, but then I realized he was serious.
• Thus, the correct answer is Option 1.
   

Correct Sentence: You will find it difficult at first but later you will get used to wearing a mask.

The correct answer is 'to'.

Key Points

• Let us explore the given options:
  • The preposition 'with' means accompanied by another person or thing.
  • The preposition 'to' is used for identifying a particular relationship between one person and another.
  • The preposition 'from' is used for indicating a distinction.
  • The preposition 'about' is used to describe a quality apparent in a person.

Hence, the correct answer is option 2.

Complete Sentence: Vivek has a strong resemblance to his grandfather.