These Prepositions MCQs are designed for competitive exams such as SSC, Banking, Railway, NDA, UPSC and other government examinations. The questions cover common preposition rules, fixed prepositional expressions, verb-preposition combinations and frequently tested usage.
Q1. She arrived ___ the airport at 6 a.m.
A. at
B. in
C. on
D. by
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Answer: A. at
We use at for a specific point or place such as an airport, station or bus stop.
We use at for a specific point or place such as an airport, station or bus stop.
Q2. He has been living in Delhi ___ 2018.
A. for
B. since
C. from
D. by
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Answer: B. since
Since is used with a specific point of time, such as 2018.
Since is used with a specific point of time, such as 2018.
Q3. They have been waiting ___ two hours.
A. since
B. from
C. for
D. by
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Answer: C. for
For is used to indicate a duration of time.
For is used to indicate a duration of time.
Q4. The meeting will begin ___ 10 o’clock.
A. in
B. on
C. at
D. by
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Answer: C. at
At is used before a specific clock time.
At is used before a specific clock time.
Q5. We usually go for a walk ___ the morning.
A. at
B. in
C. on
D. by
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Answer: B. in
We generally use in with parts of the day: in the morning, in the afternoon and in the evening.
We generally use in with parts of the day: in the morning, in the afternoon and in the evening.
Q6. The examination will be held ___ Monday.
A. at
B. in
C. on
D. by
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Answer: C. on
On is used with days and dates.
On is used with days and dates.
Q7. He completed the work ___ two days.
A. at
B. on
C. in
D. since
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Answer: C. in
In can indicate the amount of time needed to complete something.
In can indicate the amount of time needed to complete something.
Q8. The train leaves ___ 5:30 p.m.
A. on
B. at
C. in
D. during
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Answer: B. at
At is used before an exact time.
At is used before an exact time.
Q9. I will finish this assignment ___ Friday.
A. by
B. since
C. during
D. from
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Answer: A. by
By means no later than the specified time.
By means no later than the specified time.
Q10. The shop remains closed ___ Sundays.
A. at
B. on
C. in
D. by
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Answer: B. on
On is used with days of the week.
On is used with days of the week.
Q11. He travelled to Mumbai ___ train.
A. with
B. on
C. by
D. in
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Answer: C. by
We use by with means of transport: by train, by bus, by car, by air.
We use by with means of transport: by train, by bus, by car, by air.
Q12. She cut the apple ___ a knife.
A. by
B. from
C. with
D. through
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Answer: C. with
With is used to indicate the instrument or tool used to perform an action.
With is used to indicate the instrument or tool used to perform an action.
Q13. The teacher divided the sweets ___ the children.
A. between
B. among
C. beside
D. across
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Answer: B. among
Among is traditionally used when something is distributed within a group of more than two.
Among is traditionally used when something is distributed within a group of more than two.
Q14. The agreement was signed ___ India and Nepal.
A. among
B. between
C. beside
D. across
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Answer: B. between
Between is used when referring to two parties or entities.
Between is used when referring to two parties or entities.
Q15. The boy sat ___ his father.
A. besides
B. beside
C. among
D. between
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Answer: B. beside
Beside means next to or by the side of.
Beside means next to or by the side of.
Q16. ___ English, she also speaks French.
A. Beside
B. Besides
C. Between
D. Beneath
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Answer: B. Besides
Besides means in addition to.
Besides means in addition to.
Q17. We stayed indoors ___ the storm.
A. during
B. for
C. since
D. by
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Answer: A. during
During refers to a period or event within which something happens.
During refers to a period or event within which something happens.
Q18. He slept ___ three hours.
A. during
B. for
C. since
D. from
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Answer: B. for
For is used to express duration.
For is used to express duration.
Q19. The cat jumped ___ the box.
A. into
B. in
C. at
D. on
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Answer: A. into
Into indicates movement from outside to inside.
Into indicates movement from outside to inside.
Q20. There is some milk ___ the glass.
A. into
B. in
C. onto
D. at
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Answer: B. in
In indicates a position inside something.
In indicates a position inside something.
Q21. The bird flew ___ the wall.
A. through
B. across
C. over
D. beneath
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Answer: C. over
Over indicates movement above something.
Over indicates movement above something.
Q22. We walked ___ the river from one side to the other.
A. across
B. through
C. over
D. under
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Answer: A. across
Across means from one side to the other side of a surface or area.
Across means from one side to the other side of a surface or area.
Q23. The train passed ___ the tunnel.
A. across
B. through
C. over
D. beside
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Answer: B. through
Through indicates movement from one side or end of an enclosed space to another.
Through indicates movement from one side or end of an enclosed space to another.
Q24. The children ran ___ the bridge.
A. beneath
B. across
C. through
D. between
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Answer: B. across
The children moved from one side of the bridge to the other, so across is appropriate.
The children moved from one side of the bridge to the other, so across is appropriate.
Q25. The temperature fell ___ zero.
A. above
B. over
C. below
D. onto
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Answer: C. below
Below means at a lower level than a particular point or standard.
Below means at a lower level than a particular point or standard.
Q26. The plane was flying ___ the clouds.
A. above
B. beneath
C. into
D. among
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Answer: A. above
Above indicates a higher position.
Above indicates a higher position.
Q27. The child hid ___ the table.
A. above
B. under
C. onto
D. over
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Answer: B. under
Under indicates a position directly below something.
Under indicates a position directly below something.
Q28. The shoes are ___ the bed.
A. beneath
B. onto
C. through
D. against
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Answer: A. beneath
Beneath means underneath or below something.
Beneath means underneath or below something.
Q29. He leaned ___ the wall.
A. against
B. across
C. between
D. among
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Answer: A. against
Against is used when someone or something is supported by or touching a surface.
Against is used when someone or something is supported by or touching a surface.
Q30. She went ___ the room and closed the door.
A. on
B. into
C. at
D. by
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Answer: B. into
Into shows movement from outside to inside.
Into shows movement from outside to inside.
Q31. He is good ___ mathematics.
A. in
B. on
C. at
D. with
View Answer
Answer: C. at
The standard expression is good at something.
The standard expression is good at something.
Q32. She is interested ___ classical music.
A. on
B. in
C. at
D. for
View Answer
Answer: B. in
The correct collocation is interested in.
The correct collocation is interested in.
Q33. He is afraid ___ dogs.
A. from
B. with
C. of
D. at
View Answer
Answer: C. of
The standard expression is afraid of.
The standard expression is afraid of.
Q34. She is fond ___ reading novels.
A. in
B. of
C. at
D. on
View Answer
Answer: B. of
The correct expression is fond of.
The correct expression is fond of.
Q35. Success depends ___ hard work.
A. at
B. for
C. on
D. with
View Answer
Answer: C. on
The verb depend is followed by on.
The verb depend is followed by on.
Q36. The workers insisted ___ receiving their wages.
A. at
B. on
C. for
D. to
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Answer: B. on
The correct construction is insist on + noun/gerund.
The correct construction is insist on + noun/gerund.
Q37. Exercise can prevent you ___ becoming weak.
A. from
B. of
C. with
D. against
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Answer: A. from
The standard structure is prevent someone from doing something.
The standard structure is prevent someone from doing something.
Q38. He abstained ___ drinking alcohol.
A. with
B. from
C. of
D. against
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Answer: B. from
The verb abstain is followed by from.
The verb abstain is followed by from.
Q39. The committee consists ___ ten members.
A. in
B. with
C. of
D. from
View Answer
Answer: C. of
The correct expression is consist of.
The correct expression is consist of.
Q40. This book belongs ___ my brother.
A. with
B. for
C. to
D. at
View Answer
Answer: C. to
The correct expression is belong to.
The correct expression is belong to.
Q41. He suffers ___ asthma.
A. with
B. from
C. of
D. by
View Answer
Answer: B. from
The standard expression is suffer from a disease or problem.
The standard expression is suffer from a disease or problem.
Q42. Everyone must comply ___ the rules.
A. to
B. by
C. with
D. for
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Answer: C. with
The verb comply takes the preposition with.
The verb comply takes the preposition with.
Q43. I agree ___ you on this matter.
A. to
B. with
C. for
D. at
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Answer: B. with
We say agree with a person.
We say agree with a person.
Q44. The manager agreed ___ my proposal.
A. with
B. at
C. to
D. for
View Answer
Answer: C. to
We use agree to a proposal, plan, suggestion or arrangement.
We use agree to a proposal, plan, suggestion or arrangement.
Q45. I prefer tea ___ coffee.
A. than
B. over
C. to
D. with
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Answer: C. to
The standard competitive-exam construction is prefer A to B.
The standard competitive-exam construction is prefer A to B.
Q46. He is senior ___ me.
A. than
B. to
C. from
D. with
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Answer: B. to
The words senior, junior, superior and inferior are followed by to, not than.
The words senior, junior, superior and inferior are followed by to, not than.
Q47. This machine is superior ___ that one.
A. than
B. from
C. to
D. with
View Answer
Answer: C. to
The correct expression is superior to.
The correct expression is superior to.
Q48. She is married ___ a doctor.
A. with
B. to
C. by
D. at
View Answer
Answer: B. to
The standard expression is married to someone.
The standard expression is married to someone.
Q49. Your answer is different ___ mine.
A. than
B. with
C. from
D. to
View Answer
Answer: C. from
The standard expression tested in formal English is different from.
The standard expression tested in formal English is different from.
Q50. The officer is responsible ___ maintaining discipline.
A. of
B. for
C. to
D. with
View Answer
Answer: B. for
The correct expression is responsible for.
The correct expression is responsible for.
Q51. India is famous ___ its cultural diversity.
A. of
B. with
C. for
D. by
View Answer
Answer: C. for
The standard expression is famous for something.
The standard expression is famous for something.
Q52. She is proud ___ her achievements.
A. for
B. of
C. with
D. at
View Answer
Answer: B. of
The correct expression is proud of.
The correct expression is proud of.
Q53. The teacher was angry ___ the students.
A. with
B. at
C. on
D. for
View Answer
Answer: A. with
We commonly use angry with someone.
We commonly use angry with someone.
Q54. He was angry ___ the unfair decision.
A. with
B. at
C. to
D. for
View Answer
Answer: B. at
Angry at is commonly used for a thing, action or situation.
Angry at is commonly used for a thing, action or situation.
Q55. You should be kind ___ animals.
A. with
B. for
C. to
D. at
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Answer: C. to
The correct expression is kind to someone or something.
The correct expression is kind to someone or something.
Q56. This design is similar ___ the previous one.
A. with
B. from
C. to
D. than
View Answer
Answer: C. to
The standard expression is similar to.
The standard expression is similar to.
Q57. This information is relevant ___ the case.
A. with
B. for
C. to
D. at
View Answer
Answer: C. to
The correct expression is relevant to.
The correct expression is relevant to.
Q58. I am acquainted ___ his family.
A. with
B. to
C. for
D. from
View Answer
Answer: A. with
The standard expression is acquainted with.
The standard expression is acquainted with.
Q59. He became addicted ___ online games.
A. with
B. to
C. for
D. on
View Answer
Answer: B. to
The correct expression is addicted to.
The correct expression is addicted to.
Q60. She is accustomed ___ working late.
A. with
B. for
C. to
D. at
View Answer
Answer: C. to
Accustomed to is followed by a noun or gerund.
Accustomed to is followed by a noun or gerund.
Q61. I look forward ___ meeting you.
A. for
B. to
C. at
D. with
View Answer
Answer: B. to
In look forward to, to is a preposition, so it is followed by a noun or gerund.
In look forward to, to is a preposition, so it is followed by a noun or gerund.
Q62. She objected ___ paying the additional fee.
A. for
B. with
C. to
D. at
View Answer
Answer: C. to
The correct structure is object to + noun/gerund.
The correct structure is object to + noun/gerund.
Q63. He is devoted ___ his work.
A. with
B. to
C. for
D. at
View Answer
Answer: B. to
The standard expression is devoted to.
The standard expression is devoted to.
Q64. Many people are opposed ___ the proposal.
A. with
B. for
C. to
D. against
View Answer
Answer: C. to
The correct expression is opposed to.
The correct expression is opposed to.
Q65. The teacher compared the student ___ his brother.
A. to
B. with
C. from
D. at
View Answer
Answer: B. with
Compare with is commonly used when examining similarities or differences between two people or things.
Compare with is commonly used when examining similarities or differences between two people or things.
Q66. The poet compared the moon ___ a silver plate.
A. with
B. to
C. from
D. at
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Answer: B. to
Compare to is commonly used when describing one thing as similar to another.
Compare to is commonly used when describing one thing as similar to another.
Q67. Divide the class ___ four groups.
A. among
B. between
C. into
D. with
View Answer
Answer: C. into
The standard expression is divide something into groups/parts.
The standard expression is divide something into groups/parts.
Q68. The factory converts raw materials ___ finished products.
A. into
B. to
C. with
D. for
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Answer: A. into
The standard structure is convert something into something.
The standard structure is convert something into something.
Q69. Translate this sentence ___ Hindi.
A. with
B. in
C. into
D. for
View Answer
Answer: C. into
We say translate something into a language.
We say translate something into a language.
Q70. He was accused ___ stealing money.
A. for
B. with
C. of
D. from
View Answer
Answer: C. of
The correct expression is accuse someone of something.
The correct expression is accuse someone of something.
Q71. Do not blame me ___ your failure.
A. of
B. for
C. with
D. on
View Answer
Answer: B. for
The standard construction is blame someone for something.
The standard construction is blame someone for something.
Q72. I congratulated him ___ his success.
A. for
B. at
C. on
D. with
View Answer
Answer: C. on
The correct expression is congratulate someone on something.
The correct expression is congratulate someone on something.
Q73. The teacher reminded me ___ the deadline.
A. about
B. of
C. with
D. for
View Answer
Answer: B. of
The standard expression is remind someone of something.
The standard expression is remind someone of something.
Q74. The accident deprived him ___ his ability to walk.
A. from
B. with
C. of
D. for
View Answer
Answer: C. of
The correct construction is deprive someone of something.
The correct construction is deprive someone of something.
Q75. The thief robbed the woman ___ her jewellery.
A. from
B. of
C. with
D. for
View Answer
Answer: B. of
The standard expression is rob someone of something.
The standard expression is rob someone of something.
Q76. The doctor cured him ___ the infection.
A. from
B. of
C. with
D. for
View Answer
Answer: B. of
The traditional construction is cure someone of an illness.
The traditional construction is cure someone of an illness.
Q77. Many people die ___ heart disease every year.
A. from
B. of
C. with
D. by
View Answer
Answer: B. of
Die of is commonly used for diseases and internal causes.
Die of is commonly used for diseases and internal causes.
Q78. He died ___ injuries sustained in the accident.
A. of
B. from
C. with
D. by
View Answer
Answer: B. from
Die from is commonly used when referring to an external cause such as injuries.
Die from is commonly used when referring to an external cause such as injuries.
Q79. We arrived ___ the station before noon.
A. in
B. at
C. on
D. to
View Answer
Answer: B. at
We use arrive at for a specific place such as a station, airport or building.
We use arrive at for a specific place such as a station, airport or building.
Q80. They arrived ___ Mumbai yesterday.
A. at
B. on
C. in
D. to
View Answer
Answer: C. in
We use arrive in with cities and countries.
We use arrive in with cities and countries.
Q81. Please listen ___ me carefully.
A. at
B. to
C. with
D. for
View Answer
Answer: B. to
The verb listen takes the preposition to.
The verb listen takes the preposition to.
Q82. We are waiting ___ the bus.
A. to
B. at
C. for
D. on
View Answer
Answer: C. for
The correct expression is wait for someone or something.
The correct expression is wait for someone or something.
Q83. The police are searching ___ the missing child.
A. for
B. at
C. with
D. on
View Answer
Answer: A. for
The expression search for means to try to find someone or something.
The expression search for means to try to find someone or something.
Q84. She asked ___ some water.
A. to
B. for
C. at
D. with
View Answer
Answer: B. for
The correct expression is ask for something.
The correct expression is ask for something.
Q85. Please look ___ this photograph.
A. for
B. after
C. at
D. into
View Answer
Answer: C. at
Look at means to direct your eyes toward something.
Look at means to direct your eyes toward something.
Q86. She is looking ___ her lost keys.
A. at
B. for
C. after
D. into
View Answer
Answer: B. for
Look for means to try to find something.
Look for means to try to find something.
Q87. She looks ___ her younger brother.
A. for
B. at
C. after
D. into
View Answer
Answer: C. after
Look after means to take care of someone or something.
Look after means to take care of someone or something.
Q88. The police are looking ___ the matter.
A. at
B. for
C. after
D. into
View Answer
Answer: D. into
Look into means to investigate or examine something carefully.
Look into means to investigate or examine something carefully.
Q89. She applied ___ the post of clerk.
A. to
B. for
C. with
D. at
View Answer
Answer: B. for
We apply for a job, position, post or opportunity.
We apply for a job, position, post or opportunity.
Q90. He applied ___ the university for admission.
A. for
B. with
C. to
D. at
View Answer
Answer: C. to
We apply to an institution or organization.
We apply to an institution or organization.
Q91. The committee will deal ___ the complaint.
A. in
B. with
C. for
D. at
View Answer
Answer: B. with
Deal with means to handle or address something.
Deal with means to handle or address something.
Q92. This shop deals ___ electronic goods.
A. with
B. in
C. for
D. at
View Answer
Answer: B. in
Deal in means to buy, sell or trade in a particular type of goods.
Deal in means to buy, sell or trade in a particular type of goods.
Q93. I spoke ___ the manager about the problem.
A. with
B. at
C. for
D. by
View Answer
Answer: A. with
Speak with is used when referring to communicating with a person.
Speak with is used when referring to communicating with a person.
Q94. We were talking ___ the new project.
A. with
B. about
C. at
D. for
View Answer
Answer: B. about
Talk about means to discuss a subject.
Talk about means to discuss a subject.
Q95. What do you think ___ this idea?
A. about
B. of
C. with
D. at
View Answer
Answer: B. of
Think of is commonly used when asking for an opinion about something.
Think of is commonly used when asking for an opinion about something.
Q96. The accident resulted ___ a serious injury.
A. from
B. with
C. in
D. of
View Answer
Answer: C. in
Result in means to cause or lead to a particular outcome.
Result in means to cause or lead to a particular outcome.
Q97. His illness resulted ___ poor nutrition.
A. in
B. from
C. with
D. at
View Answer
Answer: B. from
Result from means to be caused by something.
Result from means to be caused by something.
Q98. She participated ___ the debate competition.
A. at
B. on
C. in
D. for
View Answer
Answer: C. in
The standard expression is participate in an activity or event.
The standard expression is participate in an activity or event.
Q99. The company specializes ___ software development.
A. on
B. in
C. at
D. for
View Answer
Answer: B. in
The correct expression is specialize in a particular field or activity.
The correct expression is specialize in a particular field or activity.
Q100. She excels ___ English and mathematics.
A. in
B. on
C. for
D. with
View Answer
Answer: A. in
The standard expression is excel in a subject, field or activity.
The standard expression is excel in a subject, field or activity.
Regular practice with preposition questions helps improve accuracy in grammar-based sections of competitive exams. Focus especially on fixed expressions such as interested in, depend on, insist on, capable of, responsible for, similar to, prefer to, arrive at/in and participate in, as these are frequently tested.
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