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MCQ on Preposition

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Today (December 16, 2025) Daily MCQs: 60 questions — Showing page 6 of 6

Q51. He is afraid _________ dogs.

from
with
of
in

Correct Option: C [ of ]

Explanation: The adjective afraid is always followed by the preposition of when it refers to the object of fear. Structure: afraid of + noun / pronoun / gerund

Q52. She is suffering ___________ fever.

from
with
to
in

Correct Option: A [ from ]

Explanation: The verb suffer takes different prepositions depending on meaning: suffer from = endure/experience illness, pain, or difficulty. She is suffering from fever. (= she has fever) He suffers from asthma. suffer for = punished because of something. He suffered for his mistakes. suffer with = sometimes used in British English (illness). She is suffering with a bad cold. Here, since it refers to illness (fever), the correct choice is suffer from.

Q53. You should devote your time __________ studies.

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in
at
with

Correct Option: A [ to ]

Explanation: The verb devote always takes the preposition to. Structure: devote + noun/pronoun + to + noun/gerund It means to dedicate something for a purpose.

Q54. You must not quarrel _________ others.

with
to
at
into

Correct Option: A [ with ]

Explanation: The verb quarrel (to argue/fight verbally) takes the preposition with when it shows the person you argue with. Structure: quarrel with + person

Q55. He is weak ________ English

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in
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Correct Option: B [ in ]

Explanation: The adjective weak takes the preposition in when it refers to a subject, skill, or area of knowledge. Structure: weak in + subject/skill

Q56. What you say now is not consistent _______ what you said last week.

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with
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Correct Option: B [ with ]

Explanation: The adjective consistent takes the preposition with when it means in agreement, harmony, or conformity. Structure: consistent with + noun/pronoun

Q57. 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

Q58. 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

Q59. 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

Q60. 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

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