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Prepositions MCQs with Answers

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Prepositions MCQs (401–410)

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401.
I was astonished _ his behavior.
Correct Answer: C. at
One-liner
The correct preposition to use with 'astonished' is at.
402.
The bank doesn't open 10 a.m.
Correct Answer: A. Until
One-liner
The correct preposition to complete 'The bank doesn't open 10 a.m.' is Until.
403.
It started to rain _ we were playing cricket.
Correct Answer: A. while
One-liner
It started to rain while we were playing cricket.
404.
There aren't _ people here.
Correct Answer: D. many
One-liner
The correct word to fill in the blank is many, as it is used with countable nouns like 'people'.
405.
The workers called _ the strike after reaching an agreement.
Correct Answer: A. off
One-liner
The workers called off the strike after reaching an agreement.
406.
He has the reputation _ being a good teacher.
Correct Answer: B. of
One-liner
He has the reputation of being a good teacher.
407.
He was embarrassed because everybody was laughing him?
Correct Answer: B. at
One-liner
He was embarrassed because everybody was laughing at him.
408.
It is awful to be afflicted _ a sense of inferiority.
Correct Answer: B. with
One-liner
The correct preposition to use with 'afflicted' is with.
409.
He jumped _ the river to save the drowning child.
Correct Answer: B. into
One-liner
He jumped into the river to save the drowning child.
410.
The jug is full _ milk.
Correct Answer: C. of
One-liner
The correct preposition to complete 'The jug is full _ milk' is of.