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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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Q31. Choose the correct preposition: 'He was arrested ___ theft.'

Right Answer: for

Explanation:

'For' indicates the reason/cause for the arrest.

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Q32. Choose the correct preposition: 'She solved the problem ___ ease.'

Right Answer: with

Explanation:

'With ease' describes the manner in which the action was performed.

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Q33. Identify the correct preposition: 'He completed the task ___ great care.'

Right Answer: with

Explanation:

'With great care' describes how the task was performed.

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Q34. Choose the correct preposition: 'They travelled ___ train to reach the city.'

Right Answer: by

Explanation:

'By' is used with modes of transport to indicate the means/manner of travel.

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Q35. Identify the correct preposition: 'She spoke ___ a soft voice.'

Right Answer: in

Explanation:

'In a soft voice' describes the manner of speaking.

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Q36. Choose the correct preposition: 'He answered the question ___ confidence.'

Right Answer: with

Explanation:

'With confidence' describes the manner in which he answered.

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Q37. Choose the correct preposition: 'She cut the cake ___ a knife.'

Right Answer: with

Explanation:

'With' indicates the instrument used to perform an action.

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Q38. Identify the correct preposition: 'He wrote the letter ___ a pen.'

Right Answer: with

Explanation:

'With a pen' indicates the instrument used for writing.

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Q39. Choose the correct preposition: 'They opened the door ___ a key.'

Right Answer: with

Explanation:

'With a key' indicates the tool/instrument used to open the door.

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Q40. Identify the correct preposition: 'She painted the wall ___ a brush.'

Right Answer: with

Explanation:

'With a brush' indicates the tool used for painting.

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

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