MCQ on Preposition With Answers for Competitive Examinations

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MCQ on Preposition

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Today (December 21, 2025) Daily MCQs: 60 questions — Showing page 6 of 6

Q51. The boy was let _______ in consideration of his tender age.

about
of
off
with

Correct Option: C [ off ]

Explanation: Let off = to excuse someone from punishment, duty, or obligation. In passive voice: be let off means be excused or released. Structure: let off + object

Q52. He has some respite ______ suffering.

from
in
into
with

Correct Option: A [ from ]

Explanation: The noun respite (meaning relief, a short period of rest from something unpleasant) is always followed by the preposition from. Structure: respite from + noun/gerund

Q53. The boy was ashamed ________ his misconduct.

at
about
of
with

Correct Option: C [ of ]

Explanation: The adjective ashamed always takes the preposition of to show the cause of shame. Structure: ashamed of + noun / pronoun / gerund

Q54. The child clings ________ its mother's garment.

on
to
from
with

Correct Option: B [ to ]

Explanation: The verb cling always takes the preposition to when it means to hold tightly, physically or emotionally. Structure: cling to + noun/pronoun

Q55. Avik gave me a present ________ my birthday.

in
on
at
into

Correct Option: B [ on ]

Explanation: The preposition on is used with days and dates (specific points of time). Structure: on + day/date/occasion

Q56. I eat rice ________ my hands.

in
at
with
for

Correct Option: C [ with ]

Explanation: The preposition with is used to show the instrument, tool, or means by which an action is performed. Structure: verb + with + instrument/means

Q57. Divide the mangoes _______ the boys.

between
with
to
among

Correct Option: D [ among ]

Explanation: The preposition among is used when something is shared or distributed to more than two persons. Between is used when the distribution is to two persons only.

Q58. He is deaf _______ my request for help.

Correct Option: A [ to ]

Explanation: The adjective deaf takes the preposition to when it means ignoring, not willing to listen, or indifferent. Structure: deaf to + noun/pronoun

Q59. I am accustomed__________ hard work.

in
to
with
none of these

Correct Option: B [ to ]

Explanation: The adjective accustomed is always followed by the preposition to. Structure: accustomed to + noun / pronoun / gerund (-ing form) Meaning: familiar with something through habit or experience.

Q60. I am ashamed ______ your conduct.

about
in
of
none of these

Correct Option: C [ of ]

Explanation: The adjective ashamed always takes the preposition of when it refers to the cause of shame. Structure: ashamed of + noun / pronoun / gerund Meaning: feeling embarrassed, guilty, or sorry about something.

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