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Preposition MCQ (A / An / The) – Daily Practice Set with Answers
Practice Preposition MCQs for SSC, Banking, Railways,
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Rule tip: Prepositions often depend on fixed usage: interested in, good at, depend on, fond of, and arrive at/in.
Q51. I beg pardon ___________ you for being late.
👁 2 views- The correct answer is of.
- Rule: The verb phrase "beg pardon" can take the preposition of to mean asking forgiveness from someone (archaic/formal usage): "I beg pardon of you."
- Why others are wrong: with, upon, off do not collocate with "beg pardon" here.
- Note: In modern English, you often hear "I beg your pardon" instead of "I beg pardon of you."
Q52. Only the blood stained road was a witness ___________ his assassination.
👁 0 viewsQ53. I continued to smile ___________ his threats.
👁 1 views- Why this is correct: We use smile at to show a reaction or attitude toward someone or something (e.g., threats, remarks).
- Rule/usage: Verb + preposition at for a facial reaction directed toward a person/situation.
- Why others are wrong:
- on / upon / over: not standard collocations with smile to indicate reaction to threats.
Q54. Fortune continued to smile ___________ me.
👁 0 viewsQ55. Contentment is essential ___________ happiness.
👁 0 viewsQ56. His house is adjacent ___________ mine.
👁 0 viewsQ57. She has strong antipathy ___________ smoking.
👁 0 viewsQ58. He is envious ___________ my achievements.
👁 0 viewsQ59. He stood ___________ the court charged with the murder of his wife.
👁 0 viewsQ60. Since he is ill, he is confined ____________ bed.
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