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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. He complied _____________ my request.
👁 0 viewsQ52. A crime is charged ______________ a man.
👁 1 views- 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.
Q53. She was removed __________________ the office of the director.
👁 0 viewsQ54. She shuddered ________________ dreadful sight.
👁 1 viewsCorrect 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
Q55. She smiled _______________ my mistakes.
👁 0 viewsQ56. I rejoiced _________________ her success.
👁 0 viewsQ57. The dog snapped ____________ the thief and caught his leg.
👁 1 views- Rule/usage: The phrasal verb snap at means to attack or bite toward someone. Use at with verbs of attack or aggression.
- Why correct: "The dog snapped at the thief" shows the dog directed its aggression toward the thief.
- Why others are wrong:
- of, on, over are not used with "snap" in this sense.
Q58. I shall proceed ___________ him.
👁 2 views- Rule/usage: In legal contexts, we say “proceed against someone” to start legal action.
- Why this fits: “Proceed against him” means to initiate proceedings against him.
- Why others are wrong: - “to” is used for directions or intent, not for initiating legal action. - “for” and “on” do not convey the action of taking legal steps against a person.
Q59. He was overwhelmed ___________ sorrow.
👁 0 viewsQ60. He was involved __________ a crime.
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