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Prepositions MCQs with Answers

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Prepositions MCQs (421–430)

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421.
My father worked _ this factory till he retired in 2005.
Correct Answer: B. in
One-liner
My father worked in this factory till he retired in 2005.
422.
Salma has been ill _ fever.
Correct Answer: B. with
One-liner
Salma has been ill with fever.
423.
I have claim you.
Correct Answer: B. On
One-liner
The correct preposition to complete 'I have claim you' is On.
424.
We have lived here early 1990.
Correct Answer: A. since
One-liner
We use since with a specific point in time like 'early 1990'.
425.
Prices for bikes can run 35,000.
Correct Answer: A. as high as
One-liner
Prices for bikes can run as high as 35,000.
426.
He scoffed _ the idea of revolution
Correct Answer: C. at
One-liner
The correct preposition in the sentence 'He scoffed _ the idea of revolution' is at.
427.
The policeman's story conflicts _ that of the accused.
Correct Answer: A. with
One-liner
The correct preposition to use in this context is with, as 'conflict with' is the standard collocation.
428.
Aslam has given _ smoking completely.
Correct Answer: A. up
One-liner
Aslam has given up smoking completely.
429.
It began _ rain an hour ago.
Correct Answer: D. to
One-liner
The correct preposition to complete the sentence 'It began _ rain an hour ago' is to.
430.
He was not allowed to sit the examination.
Correct Answer: B. for
One-liner
He was not allowed to sit for the examination.