Sentence Completion (Prepositions)
General English ( Preposition )Test to Clear Multiple Competitive Examinations
Questions
Directions: Fill in the blank by choosing the right preposition from the given alternatives.
I will stand ________ you in difficulty.
- for
- by
- after
- upon
Directions: Fill in the blank by choosing the right preposition from the given alternatives.
He has been unwell _______ last night.
- of
- from
- for
- since
Directions: Fill in the blank by choosing the right preposition from the given alternatives.
If you run ______ money, you may get it, but it will not give you happiness.
- behind
- after
- for
- of
Directions: Fill in the blanks by choosing the right set of prepositions from the given alternatives.
The urge _______ quench his thirst _____ knowledge made him shift to further studies.
- to, for
- of, to
- for, to
- to, of
Directions: Fill in the blanks by choosing the right set of prepositions from the given alternatives.
_____ tilling their field _______ common, they carried _________ a joint money lending business.
- On, in, to
- Besides, in, on
- In, to, besides
- To, in, on
Directions: Fill in the blank by choosing the right preposition from the given alternatives.
He is afraid _______ the dog.
- at
- with
- for
- of
Directions: Fill in the blanks by choosing the correct pair of prepositions from the given alternatives.
But, the biggest stroke _______ luck was that the chance presented itself ____ Alexander Fleming.
- of, to
- to, of
- for, to
- to, for
Directions: Fill in the blank by choosing the right preposition from the given alternatives.
What do you suppose I have to do _____ that?
- of
- to
- with
- in
Directions: Fill in the blank by choosing the right preposition from the given alternatives.
The steam engine was invented ________ James Watt.
- of
- to
- by
- for
Directions: Fill in the blank by choosing the right preposition from the given alternatives.
I am tired ________ walking.
- of
- to
- for
- None of these
Directions: Fill in the blank by choosing the right preposition from the given alternatives.
I am fond _______ music.
- on
- in
- of
- to
Directions: Fill in the blank by choosing the right preposition from the given alternatives.
The village was destroyed ________ fire.
- to
- by
- for
- of
Directions: Fill in the blank by choosing the right preposition from the given alternatives.
God is good ________ me.
- on
- for
- to
- of
Directions: Fill in the blanks by choosing the right set of prepositions from the given alternatives.
He spoke ________ me ________ Urdu.
- in, to
- to, in
- for, to
- on, of
Directions: Fill in the blank by choosing the right preposition from the given alternatives.
I have known him ______ a long time.
- of
- on
- at
- for
Directions: Fill in the blank by choosing the right preposition from the given alternatives.
He died ________ his country.
- of
- to
- for
- with
Directions: Fill in the blank by choosing the right preposition from the given alternatives.
I shall do it _______ pleasure.
- with
- of
- for
- on
Directions: Fill in the blank by choosing the right preposition from the given alternatives.
This is a matter _______ little importance.
- at
- into
- upon
- of
Directions: Fill in the blank by choosing the right preposition from the given alternatives.
They live ________ the same roof.
- over
- under
- in
- to
Directions: Fill in the blank by choosing the right preposition from the given alternatives.
The burglar jumped ______ the compound wall.
- up
- into
- over
- in
Directions: Fill in the blanks by choosing the right set of prepositions from the given alternatives.
Engineer _______ particular and citizens ______ general must be proud ________ him.
- of, on, in
- in, in, of
- from, in, on
- on, in, on
Directions: Fill in the blank by choosing the right preposition from the given alternatives.
He has not recovered _______ his illness.
- on
- for
- of
- from
Directions: Fill in the blank by choosing the right preposition from the given alternatives.
Sushma was not prepared _______ this stroke of good luck.
- to
- of
- in
- for
Directions: Fill in the blank by choosing the right preposition from the given alternatives.
Not ______ day break was he awake.
- on
- to
- till
- none of these
Directions: Fill in the blank by choosing the right preposition from the given alternatives.
I bought it _______ fifteen rupees.
- of
- for
- on
- up