English Preposition Set 1 | LAT Preparation

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Q1. The meeting is _____ 5:00 PM.
on
in
at
from
Explanation: The preposition 'at' is used to specify precise times.
Q2. My birthday is _____ October.
on
in
at
with
Explanation: The preposition 'in' is used for months, years, and seasons.
Q3. The paper is _____ the desk.
on
in
at
of
Explanation: The preposition 'on' is used to indicate that something is on a surface.
Q4. I have a meeting _____ Friday.
in
at
on
by
Explanation: The preposition 'on' is used for specific days and dates.
Q5. The cat is hiding _____ the bed.
on
over
under
in
Explanation: The preposition 'under' is used to describe a position that is below or beneath something.
Q6. He lives _____ London.
at
on
in
to
Explanation: The preposition 'in' is used for large areas like cities, countries, and continents.
Q7. We are going _____ the park.
to
at
on
from
Explanation: The preposition 'to' is used to indicate a destination or direction.
Q8. I received a letter _____ my friend.
to
from
at
of
Explanation: The preposition 'from' is used to indicate the origin or source of something.
Q9. Please wait for me _____ the entrance.
on
in
at
over
Explanation: The preposition 'at' is used to refer to a specific point or location.
Q10. The plane flew _____ the mountains.
under
over
at
in
Explanation: The preposition 'over' is used to describe a position higher than something, often implying movement across it.
Q11. You should always listen _____ your teacher.
at
with
to
on
Explanation: The verb 'listen' is a prepositional verb that is always followed by 'to' when an object is mentioned.
Q12. I'm not very good _____ drawing.
at
in
on
with
Explanation: The phrase 'good at' is a standard collocation used to describe a skill in a particular activity.
Q13. She is proud _____ her son's achievements.
of
for
about
in
Explanation: The adjective 'proud' is always followed by the preposition 'of' to link to the source of the pride.
Q14. My cat suffers _____ an allergy to dust.
of
from
with
about
Explanation: The verb 'suffer' is followed by the preposition 'from' to indicate the cause of the suffering, especially an illness.
Q15. This book is different _____ the one I read last week.
than
of
from
to
Explanation: In standard English (both UK and US), the adjective 'different' is followed by the preposition 'from'. 'Different than' is common in US English but 'from' is universally accepted.
Q16. We are waiting _____ the bus.
for
at
on
to
Explanation: The phrasal verb 'wait for' means 'to await the arrival of'. The preposition 'for' is required.
Q17. He apologized _____ his rude behavior.
with
about
at
for
Explanation: The verb 'apologize' is followed by 'for' to specify the reason for the apology.
Q18. I agree _____ you completely.
on
with
at
about
Explanation: The verb 'agree' is followed by 'with' when referring to a person. You 'agree with' a person.
Q19. We need to agree _____ a date for the meeting.
on
with
to
at
Explanation: The verb 'agree' is followed by 'on' (or 'upon') when referring to a topic, plan, or decision.
Q20. Our success depends _____ your hard work.
of
from
at
on
Explanation: The phrasal verb 'depend on' means 'to rely on' or 'to be contingent on'. The preposition 'on' is required.
Q21. Venice is famous _____ its canals.
of
about
for
in
Explanation: The adjective 'famous' is followed by the preposition 'for' to state the reason for the fame.
Q22. A team consists _____ ten players.
of
in
with
by
Explanation: The phrasal verb 'consist of' is used to list the parts or components that make up a whole.
Q23. She is tired _____ hearing the same excuses.
from
with
by
of
Explanation: The phrase 'tired of' is an idiom meaning 'annoyed' or 'fed up with'. ('Tired from' would imply physical exhaustion).
Q24. Please stop looking _____ me like that.
on
at
to
for
Explanation: The phrasal verb 'look at' means to direct one's gaze towards. 'Look for' means to search.
Q25. I don't believe _____ ghosts.
on
to
in
at
Explanation: The phrasal verb 'believe in' means 'to have faith in the existence of'. The preposition 'in' is required.
Q26. We arrived _____ Paris in the evening.
at
to
in
on
Explanation: The verb 'arrive' uses the preposition 'in' for large areas like cities and countries. ('Arrive at' is for specific locations like an airport or station).
Q27. This book was written _____ Jane Austen.
with
by
from
of
Explanation: The preposition 'by' is used in passive sentences to indicate the agent or the person who performed the action.
Q28. I wrote the letter _____ a blue pen.
by
with
of
in
Explanation: The preposition 'with' is used to indicate the instrument or tool used to perform an action.
Q29. He had to choose _____ the two options.
among
between
of
from
Explanation: The preposition 'between' is typically used when talking about two distinct items.
Q30. The inheritance was divided _____ the five children.
among
between
with
into
Explanation: The preposition 'among' is typically used when talking about a group of three or more items that are not distinct.
Q31. Who is the person sitting _____ you?
besides
next
along
beside
Explanation: 'Beside' is a preposition meaning 'next to'. 'Besides' is an adverb or preposition meaning 'in addition to'.
Q32. _____ John, who else went to the party?
Beside
Besides
Apart
Without
Explanation: 'Besides' is used here as a preposition meaning 'in addition to' or 'other than'.
Q33. We went for a walk _____ the rain.
despite of
although
in spite of
however
Explanation: 'In spite of' and 'Despite' are prepositions used to show contrast. 'Despite of' is grammatically incorrect. 'Although' is a conjunction, not a preposition.
Q34. I am speaking _____ behalf of the entire team.
in
on
at
for
Explanation: The fixed idiom is 'on behalf of', which means 'as a representative of' or 'for' someone.
Q35. You must comply _____ the new regulations.
to
with
on
in
Explanation: The verb 'comply' is a prepositional verb that is always followed by 'with', meaning 'to obey or act in accordance with'.
Q36. She abstained _____ voting in the election.
from
of
to
in
Explanation: The verb 'abstain' is always followed by the preposition 'from', meaning 'to refrain from' doing something.
Q37. Who is _____ charge of this department?
on
at
in
with
Explanation: The fixed idiom 'in charge of' means 'having responsibility for' or 'in control of'.
Q38. I prefer tea _____ coffee.
than
over
from
to
Explanation: When using the verb 'prefer' to compare two nouns, the correct preposition to use is 'to' (e.g., prefer A to B).
Q39. The plan was rejected as it was not _____ accordance with our policy.
in
on
by
of
Explanation: The fixed phrase is 'in accordance with', which means 'in a way that agrees with' or 'following' a rule or plan.
Q40. His speech was devoid _____ any real meaning.
from
of
in
without
Explanation: The adjective 'devoid' is a prepositional adjective that is always followed by 'of', meaning 'entirely lacking or free from'.

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