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Prepositions MCQs with Answers

Includes 14 past paper MCQs (marked).

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Prepositions MCQs (41–50)

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41.
This work is beyond his _?
Correct Answer: D. Capacity
One-liner
When something is too difficult for someone to do, we say it is beyond their capacity.
42.
He was accused theft.
Correct Answer: D. of
One-liner
The correct preposition to use with 'accused' is of, as in 'He was accused of theft.'
43.
He is grateful _ his friends for their support.
Correct Answer: B. to
One-liner
He is grateful to his friends for their support.
44.
I prefer banana _ mango.
Correct Answer: D. to
One-liner
The correct preposition to use in the sentence 'I prefer banana _ mango' is to.
45.
After lunch, let's go _ for a coffee.
Correct Answer: B. out
One-liner
After lunch, let's go out for a coffee.
46.
Past Paper MCQ
I'll ready to leave about twenty minutes.
Correct Answer: C. in
One-liner
The correct preposition to complete the sentence is in as in 'I'll be ready to leave in about twenty minutes.'
47.
They nodded silent agreement.
Correct Answer: C. in
One-liner
They nodded in silent agreement.
48.
You must pay _ the judge for pardon.
Correct Answer: C. to
One-liner
You must pay to the judge for pardon.
49.
Last night the thief broke _ his house and stole a TV set.
Correct Answer: B. into
One-liner
The thief broke into his house last night and stole a TV set.
50.
Choose the correct preposition to complete the sentence: 'My friend and benefactor has died _ cancer.'
Correct Answer: C. of
One-liner
The correct preposition to complete the sentence 'My friend and benefactor has died _ cancer' is of.