Preposition MCQs
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My views are contrary _______ yours.
The correct phrase is "contrary to".
We should abide _______ the rules of the institution.
The phrasal verb "abide by" means to accept or act in accordance with a rule.
He is senior _______ me by two years.
Adjectives like "senior," "junior," "superior," and "inferior" are followed by "to," not "than".
She has a strong aversion _______ spiders.
The correct phrase is "aversion to".
I am confident _______ success.
The correct collocation is "confident of".
The management did not accede _______ my request.
The verb "accede" is followed by "to".
I have been waiting for you _______ 7 o'clock.
"Since" is used with a specific point in time. "For" is used with a duration of time.
I am not familiar _______ this part of the city.
The correct prepositional phrase is "familiar with".
He insisted _______ paying for the dinner.
The verb "insist" is followed by the preposition "on".
She suffers _______ a severe headache.
One "suffers from" an illness.
The book is _______ the table.
"On" is used to denote a position on a surface.
I prefer tea _______ coffee.
The verb "prefer" is followed by "to" when comparing two things.
He has been absent _______ class for three days.
The correct phrase is "absent from".
He lives _______ a small village _______ Punjab.
"At" is used for a specific point or small place, while "in" is used for a larger area like a province or country.
The train arrived _______ the station on time.
"Arrive at" is used for specific places like a station or airport. "Arrive in" is used for cities or countries.
He divided the cake _______ his two brothers.
"Between" is used for two people or things. "Among" is used for more than two.
He is responsible _______ the entire team.
The correct collocation is "responsible for".
She is very good _______ painting.
The correct phrasal adjective is "good at".
He was accused _______ theft.
The phrasal verb is "accused of".
She jumped _______ the river to save the child.
"Into" is used to show movement from outside to inside.
She is allergic _______ dust.
The correct collocation is "allergic to".
We must be grateful for the blessings God has bestowed _______ us.
The verb "bestow" is followed by the preposition "on" or "upon".
He is indebted _______ his friend for his help.
The correct phrase is "indebted to".
The meeting will be held _______ Monday morning.
"On" is used for specific days and dates.
This book is deficient _______ important details.
The correct phrase is "deficient in".
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