English Preposition MCQs

I was astonished _____ his failure.

A. In
B. At
C. On
D. For

Asim has been fully cured _______ the chronic pain in his legs.

A. from
B. by
C. of
D. with

Admin is capable ______ doing anything.

A. about
B. of
C. on
D. in

The training session has been changed from 9:00 _____ 10:00.

A. at
B. to
C. in
D. by

I have had problems similar ______ yours.

A. from
B. with
C. of
D. to

Mother was aware _____ her children.

A. at
B. of
C. over
D. on

The shopkeeper has charged me ten rupees _______ this book.

A. at
B. with
C. for
D. of

He is fully contented _____ his life.

A. of
B. with
C. for
D. in

The man was charged _____ murder.

A. on
B. of
C. with
D. at

He is accustomed ______ hot weather.

A. with
B. of
C. to
D. by

He is accustomed ______ hot weather.

A. with
B. of
C. to
D. by

Sana filled the glass _______ water.

A. with
B. of
C. from
D. by

My book is different ____ yours.

A. than
B. with
C. from
D. by

Sana is popular ______ her friends.

A. among
B. by
C. over
D. with

He is weak _____ grammar.

A. at
B. in
C. from
D. with

He accused the man _______ stealing.

A. for
B. on
C. with
D. of

He always insisted ____ his opinion.

A. to
B. in
C. on
D. over

Usman is afraid ______ dog.

A. from
B. of
C. with
D. to

He persisted _____ silly ideas.

A. on
B. to
C. in
D. none

Bananas are selling _______ Rs250 per dozen.

A. on
B. over
C. with
D. at 

I will be glad to get rid _____ him.

A. from
B. with
C. of
D. by

Sana was starring _____ me.

A. to
B. towards
C. at
D. on

She is thankful to you for being so patient ____ her.

A. for
B. of
C. with
D. at

I am going _____ home.

A. at
B. to
C. towards
D. None

Sana is different _______ other girls.

A. than
B. with
C. from
D. to

I am used ______ speaking English.

A. with
B. of
C. to
D. Both B & C

The candidates shall abide ______ all directions, instructions and regulations issued by the department.

A. on
B. with
C. by
D. to

Do not bother me 3 o’ clock __ night.

A. in
B. at
C. on
D. along

My friend amused us ________ funny jokes.

A. from
B. at
C. on
D. with

He has been swimming _____ one hour.

A. from
B. with
C. Since
D. For

We arrived ____ the village at night.

A. to
B. in
C. at
D. of

There is still no cure _____ AIDS.

A. of
B. to
C. for
D. with

They are anxious ______ his health.

A. for
B. at
C. about
D. on

When the meeting had finished, they went _____ the plan once again.

A. down
B. on
C. up
D. over

Do you mean to say you exchanged that lovely car ____ this?

A. with
B. on
C. by
D. for

Head is covered ____ hair.

A. of
B. with
C. at
D. by

I am proud ______ my brother.

A. with
B. of
C. to
D. at

Sana is not known ______ me.

A. to
B. on
C. at
D. with

You should not jest ______ his poverty.

A. on
B. with
C. at
D. of

__ the night mysterious creatures prowl.

A. in
B. at
C. on
D. along

Please do not get angry __ me.

A. with
B. on
C. at
D. towards

She is interested _____ drawing and painting.

A. of
B. at
C. in
D. with

He is worried _____ his future.

A. for
B. of
C. about
D. from

We congratulate you ____ your achievement.

A. for
B. to
C. on
D. at

Either Sana or her friends ______ present there.

A. was
B. were
C. is
D. none

I told the tailor to put red buttons _____ the dress he is making for me.

A. in
B. at
C. on
D. over

I saw you dancing _____ party.

A. at
B. at a
C. at the
D. in

I am not acquainted ____ her father.

A. of
B. from
C. with
D. to

I looked ____ you at the party, but I didn’t see you.

A. to
B. at
C. for
D. on

I am shy _____ my teacher.

A. with
B. from
C. of
D. to

He is now ashamed ____ his conduct.

A. from
B. with
C. of
D. by

Prime Minister has arrived ____ London.

A. at
B. to
C. in
D. from

My brother was trembling ____ cold.

A. from
B. with
C. of
D. by

He succeeded ____ killing the tiger.

A. by
B. with
C. on
D. in

Translate this passage ____ English.

A. to
B. in
C. into
D. on

The wheels of the truck press __ the road.

A. on
B. against
C. upon
D. over

His people built many memorials __ his greatness.

A. for
B. of
C. to
D. with

Usman was broken________from his old friends.

A. with
B. of
C. away
D. in

The rains have set ______.

A. In
B. Of
C. On
D. Out

There was no heir ______ the throne.

A. to
B. with
C. him
D. over

He got ______ his illness in two weeks.

A. over
B. on
C. at
D. by

The prisoner was bound _____ the stake.

A. with
B. of
C. to..
D. at

I suspect him ____ stealing the pen.

A. for
B. of
C. over
D. by

He took his brother ____ the hand.

A. from
B. with
C. at
D. by

He was upbraided _______ his slovenly appearance?

A. of
B. for
C. with
D. to

We are sensible _____ the difficulties he faces?

A. to
B. of
C. with
D. at

Danish came out ____ his office, looking tired and worried.

A. with
B. from
C. at
D. of

The club usually empties _____ about two in the morning?

A. off
B. at
C. in
D. out

I was aware ______ the problems parents were facing?

A. of
B. with
C. to
D. from

I don’t want to argue ______you?

A. at
B. to
C. of
D. with

Fakhar Zaman appeared settled ______ the crease?

A. on
B. at
C. in
D. none

Fakhar Zaman appeared settled ______ the crease?

A. on
B. at
C. in
D. none

There is no point ____ arguing?

A. to
B. over
C. in
D. on

I have been working here _______ ten years?

A. from
B. since
C. for
D. with

Parents expect more _____ their children?

A. with
B. of
C. from
D. to

The same considerations are equally applicable ______ accident claims?

A. to
B. in
C. on
D. of

The public were deeply sceptical ________ some of the proposals?

A. For
B. With
C. About
D. Of

She’s angry ______ you.

A. On
B. For
C. With
D. To

I’m getting late ______ office.

A. From
B. For
C. To
D. In

I am famous _______honesty where javed is notorious for dishonesty.

A. for 
B. to
C. upon
D. in

We are accountable _________God for our actions.

A. with
B. on
C. in
D. to

He is serious_______visiting Islamabad.

A. Of
B. For
C. To
D. On

You must bear_______his pranks.

A. with
B. In
C. some of
D. All

If________the match,I will go to “KPK (Peshawar) to meet the sports board chairperson.

A. I will win
B. I win
C. I wins
D. I shall win

A good judge never jumps _________the conclusion.

A. In
B. To
C. on
D. At

The book is______the mug and pen.

A. In
B. Among
C. Between
D. Of

Is this is the bus, ______ goes to the Sadar Bazar?

A. that
B. who
C. which
D. To arrive

The railway track runs ______ the river.

A. over
B. across
C. by
D. on

Please wait for me. I will be finished _______ five or ten minutes.

A. at
B. in
C. by
D. from

I prefer tea_______coffee.

A. to
B. than
C. then
D. of

He belongs________ a noble family.

A. with
B. to
C. among
D. in

The words in these books will be of value_________ you.

A. To
B. For
C. On
D. None of these

The food is very good_______that restaurant.

A. at
B. of
C. in
D. with

He writes ___ ink.

A. WITH
B. IN
C. FOR
D. ON

Turn left________the traffic lights.

A. At
B. In
C. On
D. Of

She is jealous _______ my friend?

A. From
B. With
C. Of
D. By

He is good ______ Football.

A. At
B. Of
C. With
D. In

Nafeesa is afraid ___________spiders?

A. from
B. in
C. about
D. of

I am worried ____________ the exam?

A. in
B. about
C. on
D. of

I am envious ___________ them?

A. of
B. in
C. about
D. on

He confided _________ me?

A. of
B. in
C. about
D. on

They decided __________ the grey sofa?

A. of
B. in
C. about
D. on

Ayesha was engaged _________ Asim.

A.  with
B.  from
C.  to
D.  None

I am sick _____ job.

A. from
B. with
C. of
D. by

I am good __________ tennis

A. of
B. in
C. about
D. at

We arrived ____________ the station an hour late?

A. of
B. in
C. about
D. at

He is interested ____________ history?

A. of
B. in
C. about
D. on

Please do not interfere _____________ my personal affairs?

A. of
B. in
C. about
D. on

Green pepper is very rich __________ vitamin C?

A. of
B. in
C. about
D. on

He was embarrassed because everybody was laughing __________ him?

A. of
B. in
C. about
D. at

She cares ________ the environment?

A. of
B. in
C. about
D. on

It was kind _______________ you to help?

A. of
B. in
C. about
D. on

Unfortunately, we had to cancel it owing ___________ the bad weather?

A. of
B. in
C. about
D. to

What did you make __________ the lecture?

A. of
B. in
C. about
D. on

He was accused ______________ theft?

A. of
B. in
C. about
D. on

As ________ me; I will be happy to lend a hand?

A. of
B. in
C. about
D. for

He is jealous ______________ her success?

A. of
B. on
C. about
D. in

I would like to thank you ____________ behalf of all of us?

A. of
B. on
C. about
D. in

This flying coach is bound______Karachi.

A. For
B. From
C. To
D. None

It differs ______________ their last suggestion?

A. about
B. in
C. from
D. of

What is the cause ____________ the problem

A. of
B. on
C. about
D. in

I’m ________ sure of it as you are.

A. Quite
B. As 
C. Perfectly
D. Very

He is averse_______hard work.

A. on
B. to
C. at
D. from

I was alarmed_______his death.

A. by
B. at
C. upon
D. from

Both parties must adhere ______ the terms of the contract.

A. In
B. By
C. On
D. To

You can’t always pass ______ appearance.

A. Down
B. By
C. Into
D. Of

He looks upset, I think he took the criticism ________ heart?

A. to
B. in
C. about
D. of

He is superior _____me?

A. To
B. than
C. With
D. from

Books are a great source _______ happiness.

A. of
B. for
C. on
D. with

The jug is full ____ milk?

A. of
B. about
C. by
D. with

The train went _________ the tunnel.

A. from
B. under
C. through
D. to

The teacher cautioned me _________ my spelling.

A. For
B. Against
C. At
D. On

At last he yielded __________ the temptation.

A. About
B. on
C. for
D. to

It is natural for us to exult ______ our own success.

A. at
B. over
C. against
D. None of these

The destiny has destined him ______ a high post than he now holds.

A. to
B. on
C. for
D. None of these

The island is so small that there are only five houses ______ it.

A. in
B. on
C. over
D. around

The local team scored three goals ______ the first half of the match.

A. in
B. on
C. for
D. below

Many species of insects were wiped _______ when the jungle was cleared.

A. away
B. out
C. of
D. off

The staff co-operated ______ the management to increase productivity.

A. for
B. by
C. to
D. with

You can obtain the answer ______ adding the date of birth to this figure.

A. in
B. on
C. to
D. by

There is widespread unemployment all ______ the country.

A. in
B. about
C. over
D. around

There was rapid development ______ the post-war years.

A. by
B. among
C. towards
D. during

Most ______ the tourists enjoyed the visit to the batik factory.

A. of
B. off
C. between
D. with

On hearing the siren. I pulled ______ and stopped the car.

A. in
B. off
C. over
D. up

I intend to visit my grandparents _____ this weekend.

A. on
B. during
C. by
D. for

My grandmother died _____ 7p.m. _____ 12 August 1989.

A. in; on
B. at; in
C. at; on
D. by; during

My parents are going to China _____ a holiday _____ September.

A. for; in
B. so; that
C. in; at
D. for; during

Travelling _____ air is faster than travelling _____ sea.

A. on; on
B. by; by
C. in; on
D. by; at

She hurried to the supermarket _____ she might get some things _____ it closed.

A. in order to; before
B. so that; before
C. for; by
D. so that; at

This present is _____ my grandmother.

A. by
B. from
C. on
D. at

You can move around the town _____ foot as it is not very big.

A. by
B. in
C. on
D. from

My aunt has invited me to her place _____ three o’clock this afternoon _____ tea.

A. at; for
B. on; to
C. during; so that
D. from; for

My uncle, who is a businessman, often travels _____ air.

A. on
B. in
C. by
D. from

He is so much preoccupied with his job that he has become indifferent ______ his health.

A. for
B. over
C. to
D. with

I am fed up ____ his mess.

A. With
B. Of
C. About
D. in

The dog ran ______ the road?

A. under
B. along
C. over
D. in

I have been working hard ______ arithmetic?

A. in
B. at
C. on
D. None of these

He is ignorant _______ what he pretends to know?

A. to
B. with
C. on
D. from

Ahmed inquired ________ my health.

A. after
B. of
C. at
D. with

I called ______ him but he was very busy in his work.

A. on
B. after
C. at
D. of

She pleaded ________ the King for her husband’s life.

A. to
B. with
C. for
D. at

Chairman of the meeting was out of country, so it was put ________ .

A. out
B. off
C. on
D. up

We should not sneer ______ the poor.

A. on
B. of
C. against
D. at

I have great aversion _________ smoking.

A. at
B. to
C. with
D. on

He delivered a speech that was not appropriate ________  the event.

A. with
B. to
C. of
D. against

Smoking is detrimental ______ health.

A. to
B. with
C. against
D. of

How do you feel ______ their coming.

A. in
B. of
C. about
D. on

Mountain is covered ________ snow.

A. by
B. with
C. of
D. None of these

The meeting was put __________ by the Chairman

A. Put under
B. Put off
C. Put inside
D. Put outside

There wasn’t much unity ______ the council members

A. Among
B. From
C. For
D. None of the above

She slept _______ the movie.

A. While
B. During
C. At
D. None of the above

She slept ________ she was watching the movie.

A. While
B. During
C. Between
D. None of the above

The lake is almost 900 feet _______ sea level.

A. Under
B. Below
C. Both
D. None of the above

Someone was having a party in the flat ________.

A. Under
B. Below
C. Into
D. None of the above

The metro station is right _________ the airport.

A. Below
B. Under
C. Beneath
D. None of the above

I took the gun and hid it _______ the sofa.

A. Under
B. Below
C. Beneath
D. Underneath

Police said they found thirty bodies _______ the wreckage?

A. In
B. between
C. among
D. under

I am just a girl ______ a little rock.

A. From
B. With
C. Along
D. None of these

We trust _____ one God

A. on
B. In 
C. At
D. None of these

A fool dog fell ______ water?

A. into 
B. In
C. inside
D. None of these

Fahad resign form job ______ January?

A. in 
B. on
C. at
D. None of these

The whole nation was ______ the President?

A. after
B. for
C. farther
D. behind

You must adhere _______ your promise.

A. for
B. with
C. to
D. None of these

You are blind ________ your shortcomings.

A. In
B. on
C. to
D. of

She has been exempted ______ night duty.

A. with
B. for
C. from
D. None of these

Anam is the smartest _______ girls?

A. among others
B. of all others
C. of all
D. of

My sister is bad _____ maths.

A. in
B. with
C. at
D. from

She is working _______ midnight.

A. Since
B. For
C. In
D. On

The river flows ________ the bridge.

A. Under
B. Along
C. On
D. None of above

We suffered ________ your neglect.

A. From
B. To
C. Of
D. None of These

We suffered ________ your neglect.

A. From
B. To
C. Of
D. None of These

Can you repair _____ computer in Liam’s office? It’s not working.

A. a
B. the
C. an
D. none of these

The planes flew in formation _________ the fields.

A. On
B. Above
C. At
D. Over

My room is infested _________ insects.

A. In
B. On
C. From
D. With

There is no use ___going there at this time.

A. at
B. in
C. on
D. of

He is ill ____________ fever?

A. of
B. with
C. in
D. from

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