Error detection: English became the official language for business in spite from the fact that the population was largely Chinese.

D. the population was largely Chinese

English · Parts of Speech · page 65 of 71

Preposition MCQs with Answers

Includes 83 past paper MCQs (marked).

Timed quizzes, instant results, track your progress — free

Practice these MCQs in the app

All English chapters

Preposition MCQs (641–650)

10 MCQs with answers and a short one-liner. Hide answers to test yourself.

Past paper MCQs in this chapter · See all past papers

Answers and one-liners are hidden. Tap an option to check that question, or show all.

641.
She watched all the important matches _ the Brookfield ground.
Correct Answer: B. In
One-liner
She watched all the important matches in the Brookfield ground.
642.
Past Paper MCQ
I was amazed his misbehavior.
Correct Answer: A. at
One-liner
The correct preposition to use with 'amazed' in this context is at.
643.
The coin rolled the sofa.
Correct Answer: B. Under
One-liner
The coin rolled under the sofa.
644.
I was amazed _ his wonderful performance.
Correct Answer: A. at
One-liner
The correct preposition to use with 'amazed' in the sentence is at.
645.
We made it _ time.
Correct Answer: C. in
One-liner
The correct preposition to complete the sentence is in, as in "We made it in time."
646.
These four monkeys always quarrel _ themselves in the cage.
Correct Answer: A. among
One-liner
When referring to more than two entities, the correct preposition is among, as in 'These four monkeys always quarrel among themselves in the cage.'
647.
She has been supporting her family her husband’s death.
Correct Answer: B. since
One-liner
She has been supporting her family since her husband’s death.
648.
She is not afraid _ death.
Correct Answer: B. of
One-liner
The correct preposition to complete the sentence 'She is not afraid _ death' is of.
649.
I am confident
Correct Answer: B. of winning
One-liner
The correct preposition to use with 'confident' is 'of', so the phrase is 'I am confident of winning'.
650.
Error detection: English became the official language for business in spite from the fact that the population was largely Chinese.
Correct Answer: C. in spite from
One-liner
The error in the sentence is in spite from; the correct phrase should be 'in spite of'.

Previous chapter: Noun Next chapter: Pronoun

Preposition MCQs with Answers

Preposition MCQs (641–650)

Subjects

Exams

Platform

Legal