Fill in the blank space in the following sentences by selecting appropriate prepositions. You have to choose one of the options which is correct. 1 Mark for a question.

By Kuldeep Lodhi
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1.He told us ____ the course.?

  • A on
  • B about
  • C below
  • D out

Correct Answer: (B) about

Explanation: Preposition expresses relation of the noun with the verb.

2.The road runs _____________the forest.?

  • A in
  • B into
  • C across
  • D beyond

Correct Answer: (C) across

Explanation: Preposition expresses movement of the noun with the verb.

3.Please send the parcel ____ post.?

  • A in
  • B through
  • C beyond
  • D by

Correct Answer: (D) by

Explanation: Preposition expresses relation of the noun with the verb.

4.He fought ______ courage.?

  • A by
  • B with
  • C using
  • D having

Correct Answer: (B) with

Explanation: Preposition expresses the relation of the noun with the verb.

5.They jump ____ the water to swim.?

  • A into
  • B on
  • C in
  • D up

Correct Answer: (A) into

Explanation: Preposition expresses movement of noun.

6. I refuse to sign if you force me ____ do so.?

  • A to
  • B in
  • C on
  • D unless

Correct Answer: (A) to

Explanation: Preposition indicates relation of verb with noun.

7.The students divided the books _____ themselves.?

  • A in
  • B among
  • C into
  • D if

Correct Answer: (B) among

Explanation: Preposition expresses movement of nouns.

8.I‟ve not seen him ____ long time.?

  • A since
  • B for
  • C from
  • D none of the above

Correct Answer: (B) for

Explanation: For- Preposition of time.

9.You must listen ___ my complaint.?

  • A for
  • B to
  • C by
  • D none of the above

Correct Answer: (B) to

Explanation: Preposition expresses relation of the noun with the verb.

10.He can depend _____ your word.?

  • A on
  • B in
  • C upon
  • D none of the above

Correct Answer: (C) upon

Explanation: Preposition expresses relation of the noun with the verb.