Preposition — Part 2 MCQs with Explanations

'At' indicates specific time, location or position. Hence it is the correct preposition to be used in the sentence.

The adjective 'responsible' can be followed by the prepositions 'for' or 'to'. Use 'for' when you are naming a task that a person or group has to carry out. Use 'to' when you are naming the person or group of people to whom you have a duty.

'Succeed in' means 'to achieve something that you have been aiming for, or (of a plan or piece of work) to have the desired results'. Hence it makes the sentence meaningful.

'Back to square one' means 'back to where one started, with no progress having been made'. Hence it makes the sentence meaningful.

According to the sentence an engagement or betrothal is a promise to wed, and also the period of time between a marriage proposal and a marriage. 'To' is the correct preposition that shall be used.

Option Example Explanation Option A: "at" The farmer is working at the market. The preposition "at" is typically used to indicate a specific point or location. In the example, it suggests that the farmer is working in a general location, like the market, rather than being specifically engaged with the field. "At" is not appropriate when referring to someone working directly on the surface or area of the field. Option B: "in" The farmer is working in the barn. The preposition "in" is used to denote something enclosed or inside a specific area or space. For instance, "in the barn" suggests that the farmer is inside a building. "In" might be used if the field were somehow enclosed, but generally, it's not the correct choice for referring to the open area of a field. Option C: "on" The farmer is working on his field. "On" is the correct preposition because it indicates that the farmer is working directly on the surface of the field. The field is a surface or area where the work is being performed, making "on" the most appropriate preposition to use in this context. Option D: "over" The farmer is working over the fence. The preposition "over" suggests a position above something or across from one side to another. In this context, "over" would imply that the farmer is working above the field, which doesn’t make sense in the context of physically working on the land. Conclusion: The correct preposition to use is "on" because it accurately conveys that the farmer is engaged in work directly on the surface of the field. The other options either imply a different location or context that does not fit the intended meaning of the sentence.

When you are talking about general ways to travel, use the preposition "by". For example, you can travel by train, by car, by bus, by truck, by plane, by motorcycle, by helicopter or by boat.

'Think on' or 'think about' is when you’re considering something and taking time to think it through. 'Think of' is used when recalling something from memory. Here 'film' is being recalled.

If you are 'interested in' something, you think it is important and want to learn more about it or spend time doing it.

The correct answer is B: in . Let's break down why: The Question Meaning: The sentence means your friend wants to meet you after a duration of one hour from now. Why "in" is correct: "In" is used to express a point in the future *after* a certain duration of time. For example, "I will be there in an hour" signifies that you will arrive one hour from the current time. Why the other options are incorrect: "on" is generally used for specific dates or days (e.g., "on Monday"). "at" is used for a specific time or location (e.g., "at 5 PM" or "at the park"). "within" indicates a limit or range of time. If you said "within an hour", it would mean sometime *before* or *at* one hour. Therefore, "in" is the most suitable preposition for expressing a future point after a time duration of one hour.

The correct preposition to use in this sentence is "of" . The sentence should read, "He parted of all his property." The preposition "of" is used to indicate possession or association. In this context, it signifies that he separated or distributed his property among others. Option A: on is not the correct answer as it does not convey the intended meaning of dividing property. Option B: in is not the correct answer as it does not convey the same meaning as "parted." "In" is used to indicate location or a state of being. Option D: over is not the correct answer as it does not accurately convey the idea of dividing property. Given the options provided, the correct answer is Option C: of.

As a preposition 'past' means 'beyond or farther than a place'. Hence it makes the sentence meaningful.

Ashamed means embarrassed or guilty because of one's actions. The word is followed by the preposition 'of', to denote the action to cause the guilt. Hence, 'of' is the correct answer for the given blank.

The most common use of 'between' is when something is in the middle of two things or two groups of things. It is sometimes used in the phrase in between. The most common use for 'among' is when something is in or with a group of a few, several, or many things.

'At' indicates specificity of something. Here, a specific activity 'dancing' is something Ram is good at.

'Under fire' means 'being rigorously criticized'. Hence it makes the sentence meaningful.

We use 'at' for a precise time, 'in' for months, years, centuries and long periods and 'on' for days and dates.

Normally, 'anxious about' and 'anxious at' are used to express concern. 'Anxious about' refers to the subject of worry, and 'anxious at' refers to the cause of worry.

'Roll in' means 'be received in large amounts'. Hence it makes the sentence meaningful.

A preposition is a word which comes before a noun or a pronoun and establishes a relationship between the elements of a clause or words. 'On' is correct as it indicates a surface. The other options are wrong as 'at', 'in', and 'of' indicate a specific location, inside something, and possession respectively.

A preposition is a word which comes before a noun or a pronoun and establishes a relationship between the elements of a clause or words. 'By' is correct as it indicates an agent. The other options are wrong as from, at, and on indicate a source, a specific location, and a surface respectively.

'At' indicates specific time, location or position. Hence it is the correct preposition to be used in the sentence.

A Preposition is a word used to link noun, pronoun or phrases to other words within a sentence. In the blank, preposition "of" will be used because preposition "of" is used after adjectives like afraid of, ashamed of, capable of, tired of etc.

'At' indicates specific time, location or position. Hence it is the correct preposition to be used in the sentence.

'In front' means 'in a position just ahead of or further forward than someone or something else'. Hence it makes the sentence meaningful.

'On leave' means 'absent from duty with permission'. Hence it makes the sentence meaningful.

'Believe in' means 'have faith in the truth or existence of something'. Hence it makes the sentence meaningful.

'Towards' means 'in the direction of' and 'jumped over' means 'to travel over the top of something by leaping or vaulting'. Option C is the correct answer here.

'At' indicates specific time, location or position. Hence it is the correct preposition to be used in the sentence.

'Over the years' means 'during several/some/many years'. Hence it makes the sentence meaningful.

'In' is used when something is within, i.e. one thing contains another. Here 'boy' is within the 'black jacket'.

In the first blank, 'behind' will be used because it means 'at or to the far side of (something), typically so as to be hidden by it'. In the second blank, 'in' will be used because it is used when something is within, i.e. one thing contains another.

'Put off' means 'postpone something'. Hence it makes the sentence meaningful.

'Settled into' means 'make yourself comfortable in a place'. Hence it makes the sentence meaningful.

'Across' means 'on the other side of something, or from one side to the other of something which has sides or limits such as a city, road or river'. Hence it makes the sentence meaningful.

In the first blank, 'at' will be used because it indicates specificity of something. Here, a specific speed '180 miles per hour' is mentioned. In the second blank, 'into' will be used because 'crashed into' means 'to come into violent contact with'.

'Trembling with fear' means 'to shake slightly in a way that you cannot control, for example because you are frightened, angry, or excited, or because of illness'. Hence it makes the sentence meaningful.

'In front' means 'in a position just ahead of or further forward than someone or something else'. Hence it makes the sentence meaningful.

'Wiped out' means 'complete or utter destruction'. Hence it makes the sentence meaningful.

The word "complained" is often followed by the preposition "of" when you are specifying what someone is complaining about. Think of it like this: You are expressing the cause or reason for the complaint. * Option A: about While "about" can sometimes follow "complain," it's less direct and usually used when talking more generally. * Option B: against "Against" means to be opposed to something or someone, which doesn't fit the context of expressing displeasure with misbehavior. * Option C: to "To" is used to indicate the recipient of the complaint (e.g., "They complained to the manager"). This question is about the reason of complaining and not to whom they are complaining . So, "They complained of your misbehavior" means they were unhappy and voiced their concern regarding your poor behavior.