Prepositions MCQ Quiz - Objective Question with Answer for Prepositions - Download Free PDF

The correct answer is '3' i.e. c contains an error.

Key Points

• The error lies in part (c): "to ask several questions."
• The verb "insisted" should be followed by "on + verb-ing", not "to + base verb."
• The correct phrase is "insisted on asking several questions."

Correct sentence: As the meeting was about to end, the boss insisted on asking several questions.

Additional Information

• Common Verb Patterns:
  • Insist: Always followed by "on + verb-ing" or "on + noun."
  • Example: She insisted on attending the meeting.
• Other Verbs and Their Patterns:
  • Agree: Followed by "to + base verb." Example: He agreed to help us.
  • Suggest: Followed by "verb-ing." Example: She suggested going for a walk.

Key Points

• The primary issue in the sentence is the incorrect use of the phrase "brought around" when referring to suggestions.
• The correct phrase should be "brought up", which means to introduce or mention.
• Using "brought up" ensures grammatical correctness and clarity.
• Thus, the error is located in Option 1 of the sentence.

Additional Information

• Option 2: "by Nina were" – This part of the sentence is grammatically correct and does not require any changes.
• Option 3: "rejected by her husband" – This part of the sentence is grammatically correct and does not require any changes.
• Option 4: "All the suggestions" – This part of the sentence is grammatically correct and does not require any changes.
• No error – This would be the correct option if there were no mistakes in the sentence, but there is an error in Option 1.

Key Points

• The primary issue in the sentence is the incorrect use of the phrase "lives forth."
• The correct phrase should be "lives by."
• The phrase "lives by" means to follow or adhere to a set of principles or rules.
• Thus, the error is located in part 3 of the sentence.

The correct answer is '4' i.e. with a rich heiress.

Key Points

• The segment "with a rich heiress" in the sentence is grammatically incorrect. The correct verb form is "married" without the preposition "with."
• The correct structure is "He married a rich heiress last year" because "married" should be directly followed by the object without needing the preposition "with."

Corrected Sentence: He married a rich heiress last year.

Additional Information

• Verb Usage: The verb "marry" does not require a preposition when used in the active voice. Examples: "She married him in June," not "She married with him in June."
• Common Mistakes: Non-native English speakers might mistakenly use "with" due to direct translations from their native languages that use prepositions with the verb "marry."
• Alternative Phrasing: You can rephrase using "got married to," which is correct: "He got married to a rich heiress last year."

The correct answer is '1' i.e. of .

Key Points

• The use of the word "of" in the phrase "Para-Olympics of Tokyo, 2021" is incorrect.
• Removing "of" corrects the phrase to "Para-Olympics, Tokyo 2021", which is the proper way to mention the event and location.

Correct sentence: India's performance at the Para-Olympics, Tokyo 2021 has been spectacular and speaks about the dedication of the sportsmen of our country.

Additional Information

• When referring to events and their locations or years, the word "of" is typically omitted for conciseness.
• Examples of correct usage:
  • Olympics, Tokyo 2021
  • World Cup, Brazil 2014

The correct answer is due to rising affluence and advances to​​.

Key Points​

• There are some verbs/nouns/adjectives which are followed by fixed prepositions as given below:
  • ​Exonerate from, refrain from, lead to, advancement in, aptitude for, inured to, accused of, a predilection for, differ from, vexed at, etc.
• Example:
  • Nowadays, merger and acquisition transactions occur at a faster pace, due in part to advancements in communications.​​
• ​Hence, according to the phrases given above, 'advancement in' will be the correct choice in the part given in the 3rd option.
• Also, rule of parallelism should be followed here. 'affluence' is a noun, and 'and' is a conjunction. The words should be same in form and function. 'advance' is a verb while 'advancement' is a noun, so 'advancement' should be used here.
• The given phrase 'advancement in' means an improvement relating to a particular activity or area of knowledge.
   

Correct Sentence: Population growth is leveling off in most areas due to rising affluence and advancement in women’s education and family planning. 

The correct answer is: option 4

Key Points

• The last portion of the given sentence contains an error.
• Replace "it" with "in" to correct the sentence.
• Fate has in store (phrase): To have something awaiting one or prepared for one.
  • Example - Fate has plenty in store, try not to worry about it too much.

Therefore, the correct answer is option 4.

Corrected sentence: It would be impossible for them to continue living in this world if each of them knew exactly what fate had in store for them.

The erroneous part of the sentence is: for which he went

Key Points

• Replace the preposition "for" with "to" to correct the sentence.
• For is used to talk about a purpose or a reason for something.
  • Example - I'm going for some breakfast.
• To is used to indicate the direction or destination of a particular place or something.
  • Example - We're going to Liverpool next week.
• In the given sentence "to" should be used because a destination place is mentioned, that is the "town library."
• 'Which' is used after a preposition to represent a specified antecedent.
• The implied meaning of the sentence is: He used to respond by saying that the local library was the only location he visited.

Therefore, the correct answer is option 2, which contains an error.

Corrected sentence: He used to reply that the only place to which he went was the town library.

The correct answer is at the sphere of knowledge.

Key Points

• 'At' should be replaced by 'in'. 
• At is used when you are at the top, bottom, or end of something; at a specific address; at a general location; and at a point.
• 'In' means forming a part of something.
  • For Example - I've been waiting in this queue for ages.
• The use of 'at' is incorrect here.
• Thus, the option that contains grammatical error is option 4.
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Correct Sentence: During the seventeenth century, there were great developments in the sphere of knowledge.

The correct answer is 'on the promotion'.

Key Points

• The erroneous part of the given sentence is on the promotion.
• There is an error in a preposition in this part. 
• The preposition "on" usually points to something specific, like a location.  
• Thus, on cannot be used in context of the given sentence. 
• This makes option 4 the correct answer. 
• The correct preposition to use here is about which usually means the subject of something, or something less specific.

Correct sentence - Vivek should be excited / about the promotion / he’s got.

The correct answer is cover above a table.

Key Points

• 'under' should be used here in place of "above". 
• Above: in a higher place.
• The use of get under is more appropriate here.
• Thus, the option that contains a grammatical error is option 1. 
• The correct sentence would be: During an earthquake it is advised to take cover under a table to save your life.

The erroneous part is option 4) i.e. 'accuses him for.'

Key Points

• Accuse of is a phrase and we have the preposition "for" in the sentence. 
• The sentence is Simple Present Tense. The first part is the pronoun "she", so the correct form of the verb would be "accuses"(verb+ S) and the preposition that goes with the verb accuse is 'of'.

Correct sentence: She, often, accuses him of a lack of morality.

The correct answer is 'c'.

Key Points

• The given sentence is erroneous because of the wrong usage of 'at' in part 'c'.
• Let's understand the usage of 'at':
  • Used to show the exact position.
  • Used before small places.
  • Used before an event or activity to denote participation.
  • Used before names of buildings/places to denote real purpose.
  • Used before night, noon, mid-day, mid-night, dawn, sunset, etc.
  • Used before the name of festivals.
  • Used to denote directions of action.
  • Used before a price, rate, level, age, speed, etc.
  • Used before the superlative degree.
  • Used before words like request, invitation, suggestion.
  • Used after an adjective to denote the cause of something.
• ​Let's understand the usage of 'towards':
  • ​Used to denote 'in the direction of'.
  • Used to denote 'along a course leading to'.
  • Used to denote 'in relation to'.
  • Used to denote 'at a point in the direction of'.
  • Used to denote 'such a position as to be in the direction of'.
  • Used to denote 'not long before'.
  • Used to denote 'in the way of help or assistance in'.
  • Used to denote 'for the partial payment of'
• In the given sentence, she is moving in the direction of the river so 'at' will be replaced with 'towards'.​

Additional Information

• Let's understand the usage of these words in the sentences:
  • She was waiting for me at the railway station. [exact position]
  • They arrived late at the airport. [building/place]
  • She is still at the bank. [busy doing her work]
  • I am good at mathematics. [skillfulness]
  • She is driving towards the city. [in the direction of]
  • Her back was towards me. [such a position as to be in the direction of]
  • She did all she could towards raising funds. [in the way of help]

​The correct sentence: 'As it was a holiday, she was free so she decided to rest in the lap of nature and headed downhill towards the river'.

The erroneous segment is "a doctor of"

Key Points

• In the given sentence, the usage of the preposition 'of' is incorrect.
• We use the preposition 'of' usually to talk about quantification, the relation of an object with a noun, and for reference.
  • Example: He is the owner of the restaurant.
• We use the preposition 'at' to talk about time, location or activity.
  • Example: She was watching a theatrical performance at the Siri Fort Auditorium.
• In the given sentence, we need to use the preposition 'at' as we are giving details about the place where the doctor was working.

The correct sentence is: He was formerly a doctor at the corporate hospital.

Hence, the correct answer is option 4.

The erroneous part is 'precedes before mine'.Key Points

• The given sentence is grammatically incorrect.
• Here, 'precedes mine' should be used instead of 'precedes before mine'.
• The word 'precedes' means 'to happen, come or go before somebody/something'. [किसी अन्‍य व्‍यक्ति या वस्‍तु से पहले होना, जाना या आना, पूर्ववर्ती होना (स्‍थान, समय या क्रम में)]
  • Example: the table on the preceding page...
• The use of 'before' after the word 'precedes' is superfluous.
• Thus, the correct answer is Option 3.
   

Correct Sentence: Your name precedes mine in the admission list.