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English Grammar - Preposition: 71 MCQs with Answers

Preposition - English Grammar
English Grammar - Preposition

English Grammar- Preposition

Learn Prepositions in English Grammar with complete explanations, definitions, types, grammar rules, sentence usage, examples, exercises, and multiple-choice questions (MCQs). Understand prepositions of time, place, direction, movement, manner, reason, and agency, along with common prepositional phrases, usage rules, exceptions, and common mistakes. This comprehensive guide is ideal for school students and candidates preparing for HTET, CTET, TET, SSC, Banking, UPSC, NDA, CDS, and other competitive examinations.

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Q11. Choose the correct preposition: 'We have been waiting ___ two hours.'

Right Answer: for

Explanation:

'For' is used with a duration of time; 'since' is used with a specific starting point.

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Q12. Choose the correct preposition: 'The book is ___ the table.'

Right Answer: on

Explanation:

'On' is used to indicate position on a surface.

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Q13. Identify the correct preposition: 'She lives ___ Delhi.'

Right Answer: in

Explanation:

'In' is used with cities, countries, and large areas.

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Q14. Choose the correct preposition: 'They met ___ the bus stop.'

Right Answer: at

Explanation:

'At' is used with specific points/locations like a bus stop.

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Q15. Identify the correct preposition: 'The keys are ___ the drawer.'

Right Answer: in

Explanation:

'In' is used to indicate something enclosed within a space.

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Q16. Choose the correct preposition: 'There is a picture ___ the wall.'

Right Answer: on

Explanation:

'On' is used for things attached to or positioned on a vertical surface like a wall.

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Q17. Choose the correct preposition: 'She walked ___ the room.'

Right Answer: into

Explanation:

'Into' indicates movement toward the inside of a place.

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Q18. Identify the correct preposition: 'The cat jumped ___ the table.'

Right Answer: onto

Explanation:

'Onto' indicates movement toward the surface of something.

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Q19. Choose the correct preposition: 'He pointed ___ the door.'

Right Answer: towards

Explanation:

'Towards' indicates a direction in which something is aimed or moving.

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Q20. Identify the correct preposition: 'The road leads ___ the village.'

Right Answer: to

Explanation:

'To' indicates direction toward a destination.

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Published: 16 July 2026 | Last Updated: 08 September 2026 |

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