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Prepositions MCQs with Answers

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Prepositions MCQs (611–620)

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611.
The tribe lived different customs.
Correct Answer: D. by
One-liner
The correct preposition is by, as in 'the tribe lived by different customs.'
612.
The principal spoke to us _ a friendly way.
Correct Answer: C. in
One-liner
The correct preposition to complete the sentence 'The principal spoke to us _ a friendly way' is in.
613.
Khalid is _ tall _, if not taller than, Naveed.
Correct Answer: D. as / as
One-liner
The correct phrase to complete the sentence is 'Khalid is as / as tall, if not taller than, Naveed.'
614.
He lived _ Model Town in Lahore.
Correct Answer: B. at
One-liner
The correct preposition to use in the sentence 'He lived _ Model Town in Lahore' is at.
615.
The book _ the table belongs to Sarah.
Correct Answer: D. on
One-liner
The book on the table belongs to Sarah.
616.
He is so enamoured _ his own idea that he will not entertain any suggestion from others.
Correct Answer: C. of
One-liner
The correct preposition to use with 'enamoured' is of, as in 'enamoured of his own idea'.
617.
Majid had a heart attack _ he was driving.
Correct Answer: D. while
One-liner
Majid had a heart attack while he was driving.
618.
Ahmed inquired my health.
Correct Answer: D. after
One-liner
Ahmed inquired after my health.
619.
Past Paper MCQ
She assured me her help.
Correct Answer: B. of
One-liner
She assured me of her help.
620.
She was dressed _ black for the party.
Correct Answer: B. in
One-liner
She was dressed in black for the party.