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MCQ on Preposition
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Today (November 29, 2025) Daily MCQs: 60 questions — Showing page 6 of 6
Q51. I owe a large sum _________ the bank.
Correct Option:
B [ to ]
Explanation: Rule:
The verb “owe” is always followed by the preposition “to” when we mention the person/institution to whom the money (or obligation) is owed.
Explanation:
Owe to means to be under obligation to pay or repay someone.
eg:
She owes money to her friend.
They owe their success to hard work.
The verb “owe” is always followed by the preposition “to” when we mention the person/institution to whom the money (or obligation) is owed.
Explanation:
Owe to means to be under obligation to pay or repay someone.
eg:
She owes money to her friend.
They owe their success to hard work.
Q52. I could not prevail __________ him.
Correct Option:
C [ upon ]
Explanation: "Prevail upon" means to convince or persuade someone through argument, pleading, or persistent effort.
Q53. All members of the club have subscribed ________ the fund.
Correct Option:
A [ to ]
Explanation: "Subscribed to" means that someone has agreed or signed up to receive something regularly, often in the context of services, newsletters, magazines, or online content.
Q54. The roads of Agartala are familiar __________ me.
Correct Option:
D [ to ]
Explanation: "Familiar to" means that something is known or recognized by someone because they have encountered it before or have knowledge of it.
Q55. Many developing countries are moving _________ privatization and economic liberalization.
Correct Option:
A [ towards ]
Explanation: "Moving towards" is a phrase that indicates the act of progressing or traveling in the direction of a particular place, goal, or objective.
Q56. The passengers were very happy ________ the friendly and warm treatment given to them.
Correct Option:
B [ with ]
Explanation: Rule:
The adjective “happy” is usually followed by the preposition “with” or “about”, depending on the context:
happy with → satisfaction with something received/experienced.
happy about → pleasure concerning a situation or news.
Explanation:
Happy with means pleased or satisfied by something.
eg:
She is happy with her exam results.
They were happy with the hotel service.
The adjective “happy” is usually followed by the preposition “with” or “about”, depending on the context:
happy with → satisfaction with something received/experienced.
happy about → pleasure concerning a situation or news.
Explanation:
Happy with means pleased or satisfied by something.
eg:
She is happy with her exam results.
They were happy with the hotel service.
Q57. The minister flew ________ the flooded area in a helicopter.
Correct Option:
C [ over
]
Explanation: "Flew over" is a phrase that describes the action of an aircraft or bird traveling in the air above a specific location.
Q58. It was a sunset _______ great beauty.
Correct Option:
A [ of ]
Explanation: We use "of" to link a noun with its quality. Since "great beauty" is a quality of the sunset, the correct phrase is "a sunset of great beauty."
Q59. The master dipensed ________ the services of his servant.
Correct Option:
B [ with ]
Explanation: Rule: “Dispense with” = to do without / manage without / get rid of.
The phrasal verb dispense with means to stop using something or to do away with it.
So, "dispensed with the services of his servant" = he dismissed the servant / no longer used his services.
Q60. He sailed _______ the river.
Correct Option:
B [ on ]
Explanation: "He sailed on the river."
This suggests that he sailed while being on the surface of the river.
This suggests that he sailed while being on the surface of the river.
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