Preposition Test

Question 1 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Directions: Fill in the blank with the appropriate preposition, choosing one from the four alternatives given below the sentence.

There is a disturbing nexus _________ politics and sports in India.

among
with
by
between

Question 2 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Directions: Fill in the blank with the appropriate preposition, choosing one from the four alternatives given below the sentence.

His path was beset ________ difficulties.

with
within
among
by

Question 3 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Directions: Fill in the blank with the appropriate preposition, choosing one from the four alternatives given below the sentence.

My father gets up everyday _________ 5 o'clock.

on
at
from
upon

Question 4 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Directions: Fill in the blank with the appropriate preposition, choosing one from the four alternatives given below the sentence.

After the advice of his father, he was reconciled _________ his wife.

to
with
by
in

Question 5 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Directions: Fill in the blank with the appropriate preposition, choosing one from the four alternatives given below the sentence.

Rita kept talking loudly oblivious __________ the fact that it was the college library and not the student's common room.

with
about
for
of

Question 6 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Directions: Fill in the blank with the appropriate preposition, choosing one from the four alternatives given below the sentence.

I have resigned myself ____________ my fate.

at
with
on
to

Question 7 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Directions: Fill in the blank with the appropriate preposition, choosing one from the four alternatives given below the sentence.

He was struck ___________ lightning.

by
with
at
from

Question 8 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Directions: Fill in the blank with the appropriate preposition, choosing one from the four alternatives given below the sentence.

The train is ____________ time.

besides
between
behind
by

Question 9 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Directions: Fill in the blank with the appropriate preposition, choosing one from the four alternatives given below the sentence.

I am tired ___________ writing to him.

with
of
by
from

Question 10 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Directions: Fill in the blank with the appropriate preposition, choosing one from the four alternatives given below the sentence.

What do you make ___________ all this?

with
of
by
for

Question 11 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Directions: Fill in the blank with the appropriate preposition, choosing one from the four alternatives given below the sentence.

There is an exception ___________ every rule.

for
from
to
in

Question 12 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Directions: Fill in the blank with the appropriate preposition, choosing one from the four alternatives given below the sentence.

He cut his finger _______ a knife.

with
by
from
into

Question 13 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Directions: Fill in the blank with the appropriate preposition, choosing one from the four alternatives given below the sentence.

There is the book that you asked _________.

to
after
for
from

Question 14 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Directions: Fill in the blank with the appropriate preposition, choosing one from the four alternatives given below the sentence.

The parents are usually not satisfied ___________ the performance of their children.

to
without
over
with

Question 15 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Directions: Fill in the blank with the appropriate preposition, choosing one from the four alternatives given below the sentence.

They discussed it ________ themselves.

to
against
among
of

Question 16 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Directions: Fill in the blank with the appropriate preposition, choosing one from the four alternatives given below the sentence.

Baggage can be covered __________ loss or accident during travel.

against
with
along
for

Question 17 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Directions: Fill in the blanks with the appropriate preposition, choosing from the four alternatives given below the sentence.

The art exhibition is to be officially opened ________ Wednesday _________ 2 p.m.

on; at
at; on
from; on
on; from

Question 18 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Directions: Fill in the blank with the appropriate preposition, choosing one from the four alternatives given below the sentence.

He plays cricket _________ hockey.

beside
within
after
besides

Question 19 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Directions: Fill in the blank with the appropriate preposition, choosing one from the four alternatives given below the sentence.

You should start at dawn to reach the station __________ time.

upon
by
in
into

Question 20 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Directions: Fill in the blank with the appropriate preposition, choosing one from the four alternatives given below the sentence.

Shylock was devoid _________ pity.

of
with
in
to

Question 21 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Directions: Fill in the blank with the appropriate preposition, choosing one from the four alternatives given below the sentence.

Ninety members voted ________ favour of the resolution.

in
to
for
from

Question 22 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Directions: Fill in the blanks with the appropriate preposition, choosing from the four alternatives given below the sentence.

All the members of my family go to Church ________ every Sunday ________ the morning, usually _____ nine O' clock.

on; in; at
in; on; at
on; at; in
at; in; on

Question 23 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Directions: Fill in the blank with the appropriate preposition, choosing one from the four alternatives given below the sentence.

Good citizens always abide __________ the law.

with
of
by
for

Question 24 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Directions: Fill in the blank with the appropriate preposition, choosing one from the four alternatives given below the sentence.

He died from want _________ medical aid.

with
against
by
of

Question 25 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Directions: Fill in the blanks with the appropriate preposition, choosing from the four alternatives given below the sentence.

Last year his mother died _______ typhoid ____________ the Christmas eve.

of; on
on; of
from; at
at; of

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