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Prepositions MCQs with Answers

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Prepositions MCQs (271–280)

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271.
He is suffering _ cancer.
Correct Answer: A. from
One-liner
The correct preposition is 'from', as in 'He is suffering from cancer.'
272.
I should dip _ my investments to pay charges.
Correct Answer: C. into
One-liner
The correct preposition is 'into', as in 'I should dip into my investments to pay charges.'
273.
They went _ the rain.
Correct Answer: D. despite
One-liner
They went despite the rain.
274.
She has posted the letter _ the mailbox.
Correct Answer: C. in
One-liner
The correct preposition to use when something is placed inside a mailbox is in.
275.
We should not brag _ our deeds.
Correct Answer: D. About
One-liner
The correct preposition to use with 'brag' is About, so we say 'We should not brag about our deeds.'
276.
It is reassuring _ have friends enquire after you when you are ill.
Correct Answer: D. to
One-liner
The correct preposition to complete the sentence is to.
277.
He picked _ food for his way home.
Correct Answer: D. up
One-liner
He picked up food for his way home.
278.
He became addicted _ drugs at quite an early age.
Correct Answer: B. to
One-liner
The correct preposition to use with 'addicted' is to.
279.
He told _ he could do it easily.
Correct Answer: D. to
One-liner
The correct preposition to complete the sentence 'He told _ he could do it easily' is to.
280.
The word 'excellent' _ an adjective.
Correct Answer: D. is
One-liner
The word 'excellent' is an adjective.