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Prepositions MCQs with Answers

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Prepositions MCQs (161–170)

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161.
They always come _ home late.
Correct Answer: C. back
One-liner
The correct phrase is 'come back home', so they always come back home late.
162.
He ran _ fast _ he could.
Correct Answer: C. as / as
One-liner
He ran as fast as he could.
163.
Our flight was diverted _ Lahore to Islamabad.
Correct Answer: D. from
One-liner
The correct preposition in the sentence 'Our flight was diverted _ Lahore to Islamabad' is from.
164.
Complete the sentence: Wealthy _ an adjective.
Correct Answer: B. is
One-liner
In the sentence 'Wealthy _ an adjective,' the correct word to use is is.
165.
The people of Iran staged a revolt their shah.
Correct Answer: D. against
One-liner
The people of Iran staged a revolt against their shah.
166.
He left _ Lahore without meeting me.
Correct Answer: A. for
One-liner
He left for Lahore without meeting me.
167.
He was indignant _ me for no reason.
Correct Answer: B. at
One-liner
He was indignant at me for no reason.
168.
Pour tea the cup?
Correct Answer: D. Into
One-liner
The correct preposition to use when pouring tea into a cup is Into.
169.
Choose the correct preposition: It rests you to settle your differences as best as you can.
Correct Answer: B. with
One-liner
The correct preposition to complete the sentence 'It rests you to settle your differences as best as you can' is with.
170.
His silence is tantamount _ refusal.
Correct Answer: C. to
One-liner
His silence is tantamount to refusal.