PREPOSITIONS & ARTICLES
1) My father is ___ office now.
a) at b) in c) on d) to
✅ Answer: a) at
Explanation: “At” shows specific position or place (at the office, at home, at school).
2) I am ___ home now.
a) at b) in c) to d) for
✅ Answer: a) at
Explanation: “At home” is a fixed phrase; we don’t use in home.
3) He purchased a house ___ Hyderabad.
a) in b) at c) on d) by
✅ Answer: a) in
Explanation: “In” is used for cities, countries, or larger areas — in Hyderabad, in India.
4) We met ___ the bus stop.
a) on b) in c) at d) into
✅ Answer: c) at
Explanation: “At” shows a specific point of meeting or place.
5) The cat is ___ the table.
a) on b) in c) under d) between
✅ Answer: c) under
Explanation: “Under” means below the surface level of something.
6) The clock is ___ the wall.
a) in b) on c) at d) to
✅ Answer: b) on
Explanation: “On” shows surface contact — on the wall.
7) The books are ___ the shelf.
a) on b) in c) over d) at
✅ Answer: a) on
Explanation: “On” = resting on a surface → on the shelf.
8) The boy is standing ___ the door.
a) on b) in c) at d) to
✅ Answer: c) at
Explanation: “At” denotes position near or beside a fixed point.
9) The children are playing ___ the garden.
a) in b) at c) on d) over
✅ Answer: a) in
Explanation: “In” is used for enclosed or surrounded spaces — in the park, in the garden.
10) There is a bridge ___ the river.
a) over b) on c) at d) above
✅ Answer: a) over
Explanation: “Over” = movement or position higher than something but covering it.
11) He sat ___ the chair.
a) on b) in c) at d) into
✅ Answer: a) on
Explanation: “Sit on” is used for chair, stool, bench — on the chair.
12) She is sitting ___ an armchair.
a) on b) in c) at d) over
✅ Answer: b) in
Explanation: “In an armchair” (enclosed on sides); “on a chair” (flat surface).
13) The sun rises ___ the east.
a) on b) in c) from d) at
✅ Answer: b) in
Explanation: Fixed phrase: in the east / in the west / in the north / in the south.
14) We stayed ___ a hotel during vacation.
a) in b) at c) on d) to
✅ Answer: b) at
Explanation: “At” shows a temporary stay at a place.
15) He was born ___ 2001.
a) on b) in c) at d) by
✅ Answer: b) in
Explanation: “In” for years, months, centuries → in 2001, in March.
16) Gandhi was born ___ October 2, 1869.
a) at b) in c) on d) by
✅ Answer: c) on
Explanation: “On” is used for exact days and dates.
17) We reached the station ___ time.
a) at b) in c) by d) on
✅ Answer: a) at
Explanation: “At” is used with exact times → at 6 p.m., at noon, at midnight.
18) He has been ill ___ Monday.
a) from b) for c) since d) at
✅ Answer: c) since
Explanation: “Since” denotes the starting point of time; “for” shows duration.
19) He has been absent ___ two days.
a) since b) for c) from d) at
✅ Answer: b) for
Explanation: “For” shows period/duration → for two days, for a week.
20) The meeting will be held ___ Friday.
a) in b) on c) at d) by
✅ Answer: b) on
Explanation: “On” for days of the week → on Friday, on Sunday.
21) I shall return ___ a week.
a) after b) within c) for d) from
✅ Answer: b) within
Explanation: “Within” = before the end of a period.
22) The shop opens ___ 9 a.m.
a) in b) at c) on d) to
✅ Answer: b) at
Explanation: “At” is used before a specific time.
23) He goes to bed ___ night.
a) in b) at c) on d) to
✅ Answer: b) at
Explanation: “At night” is a fixed expression.
24) We play cricket ___ Sundays.
a) in b) on c) at d) by
✅ Answer: b) on
Explanation: “On” with days of the week → on Sunday.
25) He was born ___ India.
a) in b) at c) on d) by
✅ Answer: a) in
Explanation: “In” is used for large places like countries, cities, states.
26) The birds are flying ___ the sky.
a) in b) at c) on d) over
✅ Answer: a) in
Explanation: “In the sky” → within the space of the sky.
27) There is a picture ___ the wall.
a) at b) over c) on d) behind
✅ Answer: c) on
Explanation: “On the wall” = attached to a surface.
28) The student is standing ___ the blackboard.
a) in b) near c) to d) on
✅ Answer: b) near
Explanation: “Near” means close to or beside.
29) The cat jumped ___ the wall.
a) on b) over c) across d) at
✅ Answer: b) over
Explanation: “Over” shows movement from one side to another with height.
30) There is a lamp ___ the table.
a) on b) in c) at d) to
✅ Answer: a) on
Explanation: “On” means resting upon a surface → on the table.
31) He succeeded ___ his efforts.
a) with b) by c) through d) in
✅ Answer: d) in
Explanation: “succeed in” + verb or noun → He succeeded in winning the game.
32) He died ___ cancer.
a) with b) of c) from d) by
✅ Answer: b) of
Explanation: “die of” is used for disease or natural cause → He died of fever.
33) The student is afraid ___ exams.
a) of b) from c) for d) at
✅ Answer: a) of
Explanation: Adjective + preposition → afraid of something.
34) He is interested ___ music.
a) on b) about c) in d) for
✅ Answer: c) in
Explanation: “interested in” is the correct collocation.
35) We depend ___ our parents.
a) in b) for c) on d) with
✅ Answer: c) on
Explanation: “depend on somebody for something.”
36) He insisted ___ paying the bill.
a) in b) on c) for d) to
✅ Answer: b) on
Explanation: “insist on + -ing verb” → He insisted on doing it.
37) We are fond ___ ice cream.
a) of b) on c) for d) in
✅ Answer: a) of
Explanation: “fond of” shows liking or affection.
38) The train arrived ___ the station late.
a) at b) to c) in d) into
✅ Answer: a) at
Explanation: “arrive at” small places, “arrive in” cities/countries.
39) She apologized ___ being late.
a) to b) for c) with d) about
✅ Answer: b) for
Explanation: “apologize for something” or “to someone.”
40) They quarreled ___ money.
a) for b) on c) about d) with
✅ Answer: c) about
Explanation: “quarrel about something” / “quarrel with someone.”
41) She was angry ___ her brother.
a) with b) for c) to d) about
✅ Answer: a) with
Explanation: “angry with person,” “angry at thing.”
42) He was born ___ a poor family.
a) in b) to c) from d) into
✅ Answer: d) into
Explanation: “born into a family” is idiomatic usage.
43) The teacher was pleased ___ my work.
a) for b) with c) of d) on
✅ Answer: b) with
Explanation: “pleased with someone/something.”
44) He deals ___ cloth.
a) in b) with c) at d) by
✅ Answer: a) in
Explanation: “deal in” = trade or business of something.
45) The boy was punished ___ his mistake.
a) from b) for c) by d) on
✅ Answer: b) for
Explanation: “punish someone for something.”
46) We waited ___ the bus for an hour.
a) for b) to c) on d) at
✅ Answer: a) for
Explanation: “wait for something or someone.”
47) She is good ___ dancing.
a) in b) at c) for d) on
✅ Answer: b) at
Explanation: “good at + -ing verb / subject.”
48) He is married ___ Sita.
a) with b) to c) in d) of
✅ Answer: b) to
Explanation: “married to someone” not with.
49) The teacher divided the class ___ groups.
a) in b) into c) to d) with
✅ Answer: b) into
Explanation: “divide into parts/groups/sections.”
50) He is different ___ his brother.
a) from b) to c) than d) with
✅ Answer: a) from
Explanation: “different from” is the standard English form.
51) The bus was crowded ___ passengers.
a) with b) of c) by d) in
✅ Answer: a) with
Explanation: “crowded with” shows full of people/things.
52) She is absent ___ class today.
a) to b) from c) in d) at
✅ Answer: b) from
Explanation: “absent from school/class/meeting.”
53) He was accused ___ theft.
a) of b) for c) on d) by
✅ Answer: a) of
Explanation: “accused of + crime/offence.”
54) He was disappointed ___ his result.
a) in b) for c) at d) with
✅ Answer: d) with
Explanation: “disappointed with something” / “in someone.”
55) He belongs ___ a rich family.
a) to b) from c) with d) of
✅ Answer: a) to
Explanation: “belong to” is the correct preposition.
56) He was rewarded ___ his honesty.
a) by b) for c) of d) in
✅ Answer: b) for
Explanation: “rewarded for” = given prize because of something.
57) I prefer tea ___ coffee.
a) to b) than c) over d) from
✅ Answer: a) to
Explanation: “prefer A to B” is correct usage.
58) He was born ___ January.
a) on b) in c) at d) by
✅ Answer: b) in
Explanation: “in January” — month preposition.
59) There is a fence ___ the house.
a) round b) about c) around d) all the above
✅ Answer: d) all the above
Explanation: “round / about / around the house” are all acceptable.
60) He hid ___ the tree when it rained.
a) on b) under c) below d) beneath
✅ Answer: b) under
Explanation: “under the tree” = protected by its covering.
61) He spoke ___ a loud voice.
a) with b) in c) at d) by
✅ Answer: b) in
Explanation: “In a loud voice / in a low voice” are fixed phrases for manner of speaking.
62) We go to school ___ foot.
a) by b) on c) in d) with
✅ Answer: b) on
Explanation: Means of movement without vehicle → on foot.
63) He travelled ___ bus.
a) in b) by c) on d) through
✅ Answer: b) by
Explanation: “by bus/train/car/air” is used for transport.
64) The letter was written ___ pen.
a) by b) with c) from d) in
✅ Answer: b) with
Explanation: Instrument used → “with a pen / with a knife.”
65) He is senior ___ me.
a) to b) than c) from d) over
✅ Answer: a) to
Explanation: “senior to / junior to / superior to.”
66) She is jealous ___ her sister.
a) from b) of c) with d) to
✅ Answer: b) of
Explanation: “jealous of someone.”
67) The teacher congratulated me ___ my success.
a) for b) on c) at d) to
✅ Answer: b) on
Explanation: “congratulate someone on something.”
68) He prevented me ___ going out.
a) from b) to c) for d) in
✅ Answer: a) from
Explanation: “prevent someone from doing something.”
69) We are proud ___ our country.
a) of b) on c) for d) with
✅ Answer: a) of
Explanation: “proud of something/someone.”
70) He is addicted ___ smoking.
a) with b) in c) to d) for
✅ Answer: c) to
Explanation: “addicted to + –ing verb.”
71) He divided the apple ___ two parts.
a) in b) into c) at d) to
✅ Answer: b) into
Explanation: “divide into” is standard usage.
72) He jumped ___ the well.
a) in b) into c) on d) over
✅ Answer: b) into
Explanation: “into” = movement from outside to inside.
73) He ran ___ the hill.
a) on b) up c) in d) to
✅ Answer: b) up
Explanation: “run up” = movement towards higher place.
74) He is famous ___ his honesty.
a) about b) for c) of d) from
✅ Answer: b) for
Explanation: “famous for” = known because of a quality.
75) He is capable ___ doing it.
a) of b) to c) for d) with
✅ Answer: a) of
Explanation: “capable of + –ing form.”
76) She is looking ___ her spectacles.
a) to b) for c) after d) at
✅ Answer: b) for
Explanation: “look for” = search.
77) She is looking ___ her little sister.
a) after b) for c) at d) in
✅ Answer: a) after
Explanation: “look after” = take care of.
78) Don’t laugh ___ the poor.
a) on b) at c) to d) for
✅ Answer: b) at
Explanation: “laugh at” = make fun of.
79) He knocked ___ the door.
a) on b) at c) in d) to
✅ Answer: b) at
Explanation: “knock at the door” = fixed expression.
80) She divided the cake ___ four children.
a) in b) to c) between d) among
✅ Answer: d) among
Explanation: “between two persons,” “among three or more.”
81) He sat ___ the shade of a tree.
a) in b) under c) on d) below
✅ Answer: b) under
Explanation: “under the shade of a tree.”
82) The pen fell ___ the table.
a) from b) off c) on d) to
✅ Answer: b) off
Explanation: “fall off” = drop from a surface.
83) He lives ___ a small village.
a) on b) in c) at d) by
✅ Answer: b) in
Explanation: “in a village / in a city.”
84) He is sitting ___ the corner of the room.
a) in b) on c) at d) to
✅ Answer: a) in
Explanation: “in the corner of the room.”
85) He sat ___ a bench and waited.
a) on b) in c) at d) to
✅ Answer: a) on
Explanation: “sit on a bench.”
86) The book is ___ the table.
a) on b) at c) to d) by
✅ Answer: a) on
Explanation: “on the table” = surface position.
87) The birds flew ___ the trees.
a) over b) on c) above d) under
✅ Answer: a) over
Explanation: “over the trees” = movement above something.
88) She divided the money ___ her sons.
a) between b) among c) to d) for
✅ Answer: b) among
Explanation: “among” = more than two persons.
89) He sat ___ the fire to get warm.
a) before b) in c) near d) by
✅ Answer: a) before
Explanation: “sit before the fire” = in front of it.
90) He put the key ___ his pocket.
a) in b) into c) to d) on
✅ Answer: b) into
Explanation: “into” shows movement toward inside space.
91) I saw ___ elephant in the zoo.
a) a b) an c) the d) no article
✅ Answer: b) an
Explanation: “an” before vowel sound – an elephant.
92) He bought ___ umbrella yesterday.
a) a b) an c) the d) no article
✅ Answer: b) an
Explanation: “umbrella” begins with vowel sound /ʌ/.
93) She is ___ honest girl.
a) a b) an c) the d) no article
✅ Answer: b) an
Explanation: “honest” starts with a vowel sound /ɒ/ though letter h is silent.
94) He is ___ university student.
a) a b) an c) the d) no article
✅ Answer: a) a
Explanation: “university” starts with the consonant sound /juː/.
95) She is ___ European woman.
a) a b) an c) the d) no article
✅ Answer: a) a
Explanation: “European” begins with /juː/ (consonant sound).
96) He has ___ one-rupee coin.
a) a b) an c) the d) no article
✅ Answer: a) a
Explanation: Though “one” starts with o, it sounds /ʷʌn/ (consonant sound).
97) I met ___ boy who won the prize.
a) a b) an c) the d) no article
✅ Answer: c) the
Explanation: “The” is used for something already known or specific.
98) ___ sun rises in the east.
a) A b) An c) The d) no article
✅ Answer: c) The
Explanation: Unique objects get “the” – the sun, the moon.
99) ___ Ganga is a sacred river.
a) A b) An c) The d) no article
✅ Answer: c) The
Explanation: Rivers always take “the.”
100) ___ Himalayas are covered with snow.
a) A b) An c) The d) no article
✅ Answer: c) The
Explanation: Mountain ranges need “the.”
101) ___ earth revolves around the sun.
a) A b) An c) The d) no article
✅ Answer: c) The
Explanation: Before unique planetary bodies, the Earth.
102) I saw ___ peacock in the garden.
a) a b) an c) the d) no article
✅ Answer: a) a
Explanation: Indefinite article for singular countable nouns first mentioned.
103) ___ Taj Mahal is in Agra.
a) A b) An c) The d) no article
✅ Answer: c) The
Explanation: Monuments and famous buildings take “the.”
104) She plays ___ piano well.
a) a b) an c) the d) no article
✅ Answer: c) the
Explanation: Musical instruments use “the.”
105) He goes to ___ school every day.
a) a b) an c) the d) no article
✅ Answer: d) no article
Explanation: Institutions used for their primary purpose omit articles.
106) She went to ___ school to meet the teacher.
a) a b) an c) the d) no article
✅ Answer: c) the
Explanation: Article used when referring to the building as a place.
107) ___ Bible is a holy book.
a) A b) An c) The d) no article
✅ Answer: c) The
Explanation: Religious books require “the.”
108) She is ___ MLA of our area.
a) a b) an c) the d) no article
✅ Answer: b) an
Explanation: “MLA” starts with the vowel sound /ɛm/.
109) ___ Indian Ocean lies to the south of India.
a) A b) An c) The d) no article
✅ Answer: c) The
Explanation: All oceans and seas take “the.”
110) ___ English is spoken all over the world.
a) A b) An c) The d) no article
✅ Answer: c) The
Explanation: Languages used as nouns of nation take “the English = people of England.”
111) He speaks ___ English fluently.
a) a b) an c) the d) no article
✅ Answer: d) no article
Explanation: When talking about language itself (no article).
112) I met ___ doctor who treated my mother.
a) a b) an c) the d) no article
✅ Answer: c) the
Explanation: Specific reference → “the doctor who treated my mother.”
113) ___ sky is clear today.
a) A b) An c) The d) no article
✅ Answer: c) The
Explanation: Unique part of nature → “the sky.”
114) I read ___ interesting story.
a) a b) an c) the d) no article
✅ Answer: b) an
Explanation: “an” before vowel sound – interesting.
115) ___ rose is the queen of flowers.
a) A b) An c) The d) no article
✅ Answer: c) The
Explanation: “The” before a singular noun representing a whole class.
116) ___ Mount Everest is the highest peak.
a) A b) An c) The d) no article
✅ Answer: c) The
Explanation: Names of mountains take “the.”
117) ___ gold is a precious metal.
a) A b) An c) The d) no article
✅ Answer: d) no article
Explanation: Uncountable and abstract nouns used in general sense omit articles.
118) ___ water in this tank is pure.
a) A b) An c) The d) no article
✅ Answer: c) The
Explanation: Particularized uncountable noun → “the water in this tank.”
119) ___ gold in this ring is pure.
a) A b) An c) The d) no article
✅ Answer: c) The
Explanation: Specific portion of a material → use “the.”
120) ___ honesty is the best policy.
a) A b) An c) The d) no article
✅ Answer: d) no article
Explanation: Abstract nouns in general sense omit articles – Honesty is the best policy.