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Prepositions MCQs with Answers

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Prepositions MCQs (561–570)

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561.
You cannot prevent people _ talking about such a serious matter.
Correct Answer: C. from
One-liner
The correct preposition to complete the sentence is from, as in 'You cannot prevent people from talking about such a serious matter.'
562.
A state imposes certain restrictions its citizens.
Correct Answer: A. on
One-liner
The correct preposition to use in the sentence 'A state imposes certain restrictions its citizens' is on.
563.
Choose the correct word to complete the proverb: "_ the cap fits, wear it."
Correct Answer: A. If
One-liner
The correct word to complete the proverb is If: 'If the cap fits, wear it.'
564.
I was amazed _ his behavior.
Correct Answer: B. at
One-liner
The correct preposition to use with 'amazed' is at, as in 'I was amazed at his behavior.'
565.
Send this parcel _ my address.
Correct Answer: B. to
One-liner
The correct preposition to use when sending a parcel to a specific location is to.
566.
The cat ran _ by a bus.
Correct Answer: A. over
One-liner
The cat ran over by a bus.
567.
An honest man always speaks _ the truth.
Correct Answer: C. about
One-liner
An honest man always speaks about the truth.
568.
He is indifferent _ praise and blame.
Correct Answer: C. to
One-liner
He is indifferent to praise and blame.
569.
He was running short time.
Correct Answer: A. of
One-liner
The correct preposition in the sentence 'He was running short time' is of.
570.
A wise man profits _ his experience.
Correct Answer: D. by
One-liner
A wise man profits by his experience.