IncludeHelp_logo
Skip Navigation Links
×

Competitive English Aptitude

Additional Grammar & Vocabulary

Advanced Grammar & Usage

Grammar Exercises

Tenses Exercises

English Class-Wise Exercise

Home » Competitive English Aptitude

English Preposition Aptitude MCQs

This section presents multiple-choice questions (MCQs) on English Prepositions, covering rules, usage, and common errors. Each question includes four answer choices, the correct answer, and a detailed explanation to help you understand the concepts and improve your accuracy. Whether you are preparing for exams or refining your grammar skills, these English Preposition practice questions will enhance your understanding and mastery of preposition usage.

List of English Preposition Aptitude MCQs

Here is a list of the top English Preposition Aptitude MCQs to test and improve skills:

1. Choose the correct preposition: "She is interested _____ learning new languages."

  1. on
  2. in
  3. at
  4. of

Answer: B) in

Explanation:

"Interested in" is the correct phrase because "in" follows "interested" to indicate involvement.

2. "He is good _____ mathematics." Which preposition fits best?

  1. at
  2. on
  3. in
  4. by

Answer: A) at

Explanation:

"Good at" is the correct phrase when referring to skills or abilities.

3. "The book is _____ the table." Choose the correct preposition.

  1. on
  2. at
  3. in
  4. by

Answer: A) on

Explanation:

"On" is used when something is placed on a surface.

4. "She was born _____ January." Which preposition is correct?

  1. on
  2. in
  3. at
  4. by

Answer: B) in

Explanation:

"In" is used with months and years.

5. "We will meet you _____ 5 PM." Choose the correct preposition.

  1. in
  2. on
  3. at
  4. by

Answer: C) at

Explanation:

"At" is used when referring to a specific time.

6. "He lives _____ New York." Which preposition fits best?

  1. at
  2. in
  3. on
  4. by

Answer: B) in

Explanation:

"In" is used when referring to larger places like cities or countries.

7. "The keys are _____ my pocket." Which preposition should be used?

  1. in
  2. on
  3. at
  4. by

Answer: A) in

Explanation:

"In" is used for enclosed spaces like a pocket.

8. "The train arrives _____ the station at 10 AM." Choose the correct preposition.

  1. at
  2. in
  3. on
  4. by

Answer: A) at

Explanation:

"At" is used when referring to a specific location.

9. "The cat jumped _____ the table." Which preposition is correct?

  1. in
  2. on
  3. by
  4. onto

Answer: D) onto

Explanation:

"Onto" is used when something moves to a surface.

10. "He walked _____ the park in the evening." Choose the correct preposition.

  1. across
  2. through
  3. over
  4. by

Answer: B) through

Explanation:

"Through" is used when something moves from one end to another inside an area.

11. "She is married _____ a doctor."

  1. to
  2. with
  3. by
  4. at

Answer: A) to

Explanation:

"Married to" is the correct phrase.

12. "The restaurant is _____ the corner of the street."

  1. on
  2. in
  3. at
  4. by

Answer: C) at

Explanation:

"At the corner" is used for specific points.

13. "She is afraid _____ spiders."

  1. from
  2. of
  3. with
  4. by

Answer: B) of

Explanation:

"Afraid of" is the correct phrase.

14. "She is looking _____ her keys."

  1. for
  2. on
  3. at
  4. by

Answer: A) for

Explanation:

"Look for" means searching for something.

15. "He is angry _____ his mistake."

  1. on
  2. at
  3. for
  4. about

Answer: D) about

Explanation:

"Angry about" is used for things, while "angry with" is used for people.

16. "The meeting will start _____ an hour."

  1. in
  2. on
  3. at
  4. by

Answer: A) in

Explanation:

"In an hour" is used to indicate a future time.

17. "The bus stopped _____ the bus stop."

  1. on
  2. at
  3. in
  4. by

Answer: B) at

Explanation:

"At" is used for specific points or locations.

18. "The picture is hanging _____ the wall."

  1. on
  2. at
  3. in
  4. by

Answer: A) on

Explanation:

"On" is used when something is attached to a surface.

19. "She put the book _____ the table."

  1. on
  2. at
  3. in
  4. by

Answer: A) on

Explanation:

"On" is used when something is placed on a surface.

20. "He sat _____ the chair."

  1. on
  2. at
  3. in
  4. by

Answer: C) in

Explanation:

"In" is used when referring to something enclosed, like a chair with arms.

21. "The children are playing _____ the park."

  1. at
  2. on
  3. in
  4. by

Answer: C) in

Explanation:

"In" is used when something is inside a larger area, like a park.

22. "She walked _____ the room and sat down."

  1. through
  2. by
  3. on
  4. in

Answer: A) through

Explanation:

"Through" is used when moving from one side of an enclosed space to another.

23. "The airplane flew _____ the clouds."

  1. on
  2. above
  3. under
  4. in

Answer: B) above

Explanation:

"Above" is used to indicate a higher position without touching.

24. "He went to the market _____ some vegetables."

  1. for
  2. to
  3. on
  4. by

Answer: A) for

Explanation:

"For" is used to indicate purpose or reason.

25. "She came _____ a taxi."

  1. on
  2. by
  3. in
  4. at

Answer: C) in

Explanation:

"In" is used with small vehicles like a car or taxi.

26. "He is famous _____ his paintings."

  1. for
  2. on
  3. in
  4. by

Answer: A) for

Explanation:

"Famous for" is the correct phrase to describe the reason for fame.

27. "The dog jumped _____ the fence."

  1. above
  2. over
  3. in
  4. on

Answer: B) over

Explanation:

"Over" is used when something moves across a higher level.

28. "I met my friend _____ the bus stop."

  1. on
  2. in
  3. at
  4. by

Answer: C) at

Explanation:

"At" is used for specific places.

29. "She walked _____ the lake enjoying the view."

  1. on
  2. beside
  3. under
  4. through

Answer: B) beside

Explanation:

"Beside" means next to something.

30. "They are sitting _____ each other."

  1. next
  2. beside
  3. over
  4. in

Answer: B) beside

Explanation:

"Beside" means next to someone.

31. "He waited _____ the bus stop for an hour."

  1. in
  2. at
  3. on
  4. by

Answer: B) at

Explanation:

"At" is used for specific locations.

32. "The letter was written _____ English."

  1. in
  2. on
  3. at
  4. by

Answer: A) in

Explanation:

"In" is used when referring to language.

33. "She is good _____ singing."

  1. at
  2. on
  3. in
  4. by

Answer: A) at

Explanation:

"Good at" is used when referring to a skill.

34. "The keys are _____ the drawer."

  1. on
  2. in
  3. at
  4. by

Answer: B) in

Explanation:

"In" is used when something is inside an enclosed space.

35. "The book is _____ the table and the lamp."

  1. between
  2. among
  3. on
  4. beside

Answer: A) between

Explanation:

"Between" is used when referring to two specific objects.

Advertisement
Advertisement

Comments and Discussions!

Load comments ↻


Advertisement
Advertisement
Advertisement

Top MCQs
Top Programs/Examples
Top Tutorials
About
Student's Section
Subscribe

Copyright © 2025 www.includehelp.com. All rights reserved.