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MCQ on Preposition

CBSE Prepositions MCQ (Class 6–10)

Daily practice set with answers & explanation (NCERT/CBSE pattern).

What are Prepositions?

Prepositions are words used before a noun/pronoun to show place, time, direction, or relationship. Examples: in, on, at, by, for, with.

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For which classes? CBSE Class 6 to 10.
How many questions daily? Up to 60 questions rotate daily.
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Today (April 03, 2026) Daily MCQs: 60 questions — Showing page 1 of 6

Q1. The teacher sets some homework _________ the end of the lesson.

about
in
of
at

Correct Option: D [ at ]

Explanation: We use at the end (of) to refer to the point in time when something finishes. Structure: at the end of + noun Meaning: the final point in an event, period, or activity.

Q2. Petrol has become dearer ________ the end of last year.

from
for
since
to

Correct Option: C [ since ]

Explanation: The preposition since is used with a point of time in the past and is followed by the present perfect tense (has/have + past participle). Structure: since + point of time Meaning: from that time in the past until now.

Q3. With your help I could tide ________ my difficulties.

away
off
against
over

Correct Option: D [ over ]

Explanation: The phrasal verb tide over means to help someone through a difficult period or to overcome temporary problems. Structure: tide over + object

Q4. The boys were walking ________ the road.

after
into
along
beside

Correct Option: C [ along ]

Explanation: The preposition along is used to show movement in the same direction as the length of something (like a road, river, path, corridor, etc.). Structure: verb + along + noun

Q5. He complained _________ the Principal against the new student.

of
about
to
for

Correct Option: C [ to ]

Explanation: The verb complain takes different prepositions based on meaning: complain to (someone) = to make a formal or informal report to a person in authority. She complained to the manager about the poor service. He complained to the police officer. complain about (something) = to express dissatisfaction. They complained about the noise. complain of (illness/pain) = to report suffering. She complained of a headache. In this sentence, since he made a complaint to the Principal (person of authority), the correct preposition is to.

Q6. He will fly _______ Mumbai ________ 12th October.

in : on
on : in
to : from
to : on

Correct Option: D [ to : on ]

Explanation: fly to (a place) → we always use to after verbs of movement (go, come, travel, fly, return, etc.) when mentioning a destination. She went to Delhi. They are flying to London. on (a date/day) → we use on with days and dates. I was born on Monday. The meeting is on 5th May.

Q7. They are kept in ice-cold water ________ ten minutes.

with
for
on
during

Correct Option: B [ for ]

Explanation: The preposition for is used to show the duration of time during which something continues. Structure: for + period of time

Q8. I have been __________ Dwarka and appreciated its beaches.

to
for
on
from

Correct Option: A [ to ]

Explanation: The verb been (past participle of go) is followed by to when referring to places someone has visited. Structure: have/has been to + place Meaning: visited a place and returned.

Q9. The two friends quarrelled with each other _________ a trifle.

for
over
upon
above

Correct Option: B [ over ]

Explanation: The verb quarrel is used with different prepositions depending on context: quarrel with (someone) = to argue/fight with a person. She quarrelled with her brother. quarrel over / about (something) = to argue because of a subject/reason. They quarrelled over money. The neighbours quarrelled about property. In this sentence, the cause of quarrel is given (a trifle = a small matter), so the correct preposition is over (most common in modern English).

Q10. Early rising is beneficial ___________ health.

over
in
to
on