Preposition MCQ (A / An / The) – Daily Practice Set with Answers

Explanation

• Correct option: D) to — We use the verb conform with the preposition to in fixed phrases like "conform to the rules." This means to comply with or follow the rules.
• Incorrect options:
  • A) in — not used after "conform" in this sense.
  • B) on — not the standard collocation here.
  • C) from — changes meaning; not used with "conform."

Explanation

• Correct answer: D – “conferred on” is the standard collocation to show giving a degree to someone (the recipient).
• Rule/usage: The verb confer + on indicates bestowal on a person.
• Why others are wrong:
  • at
  • upon
  (formal, but less common here; the sentence uses on as the preferred collocation in this context)
  • for

The mother was concerned about the safety of her child.

• Correct rule: After concerned, the common preposition is about to indicate what is worrying.
• Why others are wrong:
  • at: not used with concerned.
  • for: can mean concern for someone, but here about is the standard collocation for the issue causing worry.
  • with: not appropriate with concerned in this sense.

Question: When I heard about my grandmother's death, I burst _____________ treas.

• Correct answer: C) into — The fixed phrase is burst into tears, meaning suddenly start crying. This uses the preposition into after burst.
• Other options are incorrect:
  • A) at and D) in do not form the idiom with burst.
  • B) upon is not used here.

Answer: C — with

• Rule: "deal with" = treat or handle someone/something. Use with after "deal" when referring to interacting with a person.
• Correct usage: He dealt very politely with me.
• Why others are wrong:
  • in/at/to: not used with "deal" in this sense.
  • deal in: means to trade or deal in goods, not to treat someone.

Explanation

• Correct: B) with – The phrasal verb “part with” means to give up or give away something you own. Here he never gave up the silver cup.
• Why others are wrong:
  • A) to – not used with “part” in this sense; “part to/for” is incorrect here.
  • C) of – means a part belonging to, not the action of giving away.
  • D) for – not the correct collocation with “part.”

Correct option: A. with

• Rule/usage: comply with means to act in accordance with a request, rule, or instructions.
• Why correct: "He complied with my request" is the natural collocation in English.
• Why others are wrong:
  • by, of, through do not pair with "comply" to mean obeying a request.

Correct answer: against

• Reason: In this passive construction, the preposition against shows the party the charge is laid against (a crime charged against a man).
• Why other options are wrong:
  • with – means accompaniment or association (not the target of a charge).
  • of – not used to indicate who the charge is directed at.
  • for – implies a reason or purpose, not the person who is charged.

Explanation:

• Correct: from
• Reason: remove + from shows taking someone out of a place or position (e.g., removed from the office).
• Other options fail:
  • A. to – indicates direction toward, not removal.
  • B. of – shows possession or part, not separation.
  • D. though – not a preposition here; grammatically incorrect.

Correct answer: A) at

• Rule: To shudder is commonly followed by at someone or something (shudder at something).
• Why correct: "She shuddered at dreadful sight" means she reacted with fear/disgust to the sight.
• Why others are wrong:
  • on
  • over
  • upon
  These are not used with shudder in this context.