📝 1. He succeeded ___ his hard work.
a) for b) owing c) because of d) due
✅ Answer: (c) because of
🔷📘 Explanation: Because of = phrase/group preposition of cause.
📝 2. She stood ___ the gate waiting for him.
a) at b) behind c) on d) across
✅ Answer: (b) behind
🔷📘 Explanation: Behind is a compound preposition.
📝 3. Considering his age, he should not run fast. Here “considering” is a—
a) verb
b) conjunction
c) participle preposition
d) adjective
✅ Answer: (c) participle preposition
🔷📘 Explanation: Considering functions as a preposition.
📝 4. He walked ___ the river bank.
a) across b) between c) along d) among
✅ Answer: (c) along
🔷📘 Explanation: Along = preposition of direction/motion.
📝 5. The cat jumped ___ the table.
a) on b) into c) onto d) upon
✅ Answer: (c) onto
🔷📘 Explanation: Onto is a double preposition showing movement.
📝 6. He has been ill ___ Monday.
a) from b) since c) for d) during
✅ Answer: (b) since
🔷📘 Explanation: Since shows point of time.
📝 7. The letter was written ___ him.
a) with b) from c) by d) of
✅ Answer: (c) by
🔷📘 Explanation: By = preposition of agency.
📝 8. He cut the paper ___ scissors.
a) by b) through c) from d) with
✅ Answer: (d) with
🔷📘 Explanation: With = preposition of instrument.
📝 9. Everyone was present ___ Ram.
a) except b) but c) than d) besides
✅ Answer: (b) but
🔷📘 Explanation: But used as a preposition = except.
📝 10. She is taller than ___.
a) I b) mine c) me d) myself
✅ Answer: (c) me
🔷📘 Explanation: Than acts as a preposition → object case.
📝 11. He went a-hunting. Here ‘a’ stands for—
a) at b) to c) on d) of
✅ Answer: (c) on
🔷📘 Explanation: Disguised preposition (a = on).
📝 12. A cup o’ tea means—
a) cup and tea
b) cup in tea
c) cup of tea
d) cup for tea
✅ Answer: (c) cup of tea
🔷📘 Explanation: o’ is disguised of.
📝 13. He waited ___ me for two hours.
a) for b) since c) till d) during
✅ Answer: (a) for
🔷📘 Explanation: For shows duration.
📝 14. She sat ___ two strangers.
a) among b) between c) in d) across
✅ Answer: (b) between
🔷📘 Explanation: Between is used for two.
📝 15. The house is a-fire. ‘a’ here is—
a) article
b) adjective
c) disguised preposition
d) adverb
✅ Answer: (c) disguised preposition
🔷📘 Explanation: a = on (on fire).
📝 16. He was absent ___ illness.
a) of b) from c) for d) owing
✅ Answer: (a) of
🔷📘 Explanation: Of expresses cause.
📝 17. This is the man I was waiting ___.
a) for b) on c) at d) with
✅ Answer: (a) for
🔷📘 Explanation: Stranded preposition.
📝 18. He ran ___ the road.
a) on b) through c) across d) between
✅ Answer: (c) across
🔷📘 Explanation: Across = preposition of place.
📝 19. He lives ___ Kolkata.
a) at b) on c) in d) by
✅ Answer: (c) in
🔷📘 Explanation: In for large place/city.
📝 20. She stayed here ___ a week.
a) since b) for c) during d) till
✅ Answer: (b) for
🔷📘 Explanation: For = period of time.
📝 21. The boy fell ___ the well.
a) in b) into c) on d) to
✅ Answer: (b) into
🔷📘 Explanation: Into shows movement inside.
📝 22. He has no option ___ one.
a) but b) than c) except d) besides
✅ Answer: (a) but
🔷📘 Explanation: But = except (preposition).
📝 23. The train goes ___ the tunnel.
a) in b) across c) through d) along
✅ Answer: (c) through
🔷📘 Explanation: Through shows passage.
📝 24. He arrived ___ midnight.
a) in b) on c) at d) by
✅ Answer: (c) at
🔷📘 Explanation: At is used for exact time.
📝 25. He spoke ___ his friend angrily.
a) to b) with c) at d) for
✅ Answer: (c) at
🔷📘 Explanation: At shows direction of action.
📝 26. He was punished ___ his fault.
a) of b) for c) from d) with
✅ Answer: (b) for
🔷📘 Explanation: For shows reason.
📝 27. She stood ___ the tree for shade.
a) below b) beneath c) under d) between
✅ Answer: (c) under
🔷📘 Explanation: Under = position.
📝 28. The meeting was postponed ___ further notice.
a) to b) till c) until d) for
✅ Answer: (c) until
🔷📘 Explanation: Until = up to a point.
📝 29. He ran ___ the field shouting.
a) on b) along c) between d) among
✅ Answer: (b) along
🔷📘 Explanation: Along = direction.
📝 30. He is fond ___ music.
a) for b) with c) in d) of
✅ Answer: (d) of
🔷📘 Explanation: Preposition must follow adjective fond.
📝 31. He reached the village ___ dawn.
a) in b) on c) at d) by
✅ Answer: (c) at
🔷📘 Explanation: At dawn is a fixed expression with at.
📝 32. She was married ___ the age of eighteen.
a) in b) on c) by d) at
✅ Answer: (d) at
🔷📘 Explanation: At is used before a specific age.
📝 33. He was driving the car ___ 90 km per hour.
a) on b) by c) at d) in
✅ Answer: (c) at
🔷📘 Explanation: At is used for speed.
📝 34. The students are ___ school at present.
a) in b) at c) on d) inside
✅ Answer: (b) at
🔷📘 Explanation: At school = normal purpose.
📝 35. He was absent ___ the office yesterday.
a) at b) from c) in d) on
✅ Answer: (b) from
🔷📘 Explanation: Absent from is the correct usage.
📝 36. He knocked ___ the door loudly.
a) on b) over c) at d) in
✅ Answer: (c) at
🔷📘 Explanation: Certain verbs like knock take at.
📝 37. The meeting will be held ___ the weekend.
a) on b) in c) during d) at
✅ Answer: (d) at
🔷📘 Explanation: At the weekend is a fixed usage.
📝 38. The book is lying ___ the table.
a) in b) at c) on d) over
✅ Answer: (c) on
🔷📘 Explanation: On indicates surface contact.
📝 39. He will return ___ the evening of May 1st.
a) in b) at c) on d) during
✅ Answer: (c) on
🔷📘 Explanation: Date + evening → on.
📝 40. He came here ___ bus.
a) by b) in c) on d) with
✅ Answer: (a) by
🔷📘 Explanation: Means of transport without article → on.
📝 41. Dhaka is ___ the river Buriganga.
a) in b) over c) by d) on
✅ Answer: (d) on
🔷📘 Explanation: Cities located by rivers use on.
📝 42. He congratulated me ___ my success.
a) for b) about c) on d) at
✅ Answer: (c) on
🔷📘 Explanation: Congratulate is followed by on.
📝 43. She insisted ___ going alone.
a) to b) for c) on d) in
✅ Answer: (c) on
🔷📘 Explanation: Insist always takes on.
📝 44. He wrote a book ___ modern physics.
a) in b) about c) for d) on
✅ Answer: (d) on
🔷📘 Explanation: On is used for topic/subject.
📝 45. He will come ___ the afternoon.
a) at b) on c) in d) by
✅ Answer: (c) in
🔷📘 Explanation: General sense of afternoon → in.
📝 46. He was born ___ 1995.
a) at b) in c) on d) during
✅ Answer: (b) in
🔷📘 Explanation: Years take in.
📝 47. She lives ___ India but works abroad.
a) on b) at c) in d) inside
✅ Answer: (c) in
🔷📘 Explanation: Countries use in.
📝 48. He is sitting ___ the room alone.
a) at b) on c) in d) inside
✅ Answer: (c) in
🔷📘 Explanation: Enclosed place → in.
📝 49. Chennai lies ___ the south of India.
a) at b) on c) in d) to
✅ Answer: (c) in
🔷📘 Explanation: Broad geographical area → in.
📝 50. He is ___ the car right now.
a) on b) in c) at d) by
✅ Answer: (b) in
🔷📘 Explanation: Enclosed vehicle → in.
📝 51. He will finish the work ___ two hours.
a) within b) after c) in d) by
✅ Answer: (c) in
🔷📘 Explanation: In shows time after which something happens.
📝 52. She succeeded ___ her attempt.
a) at b) in c) on d) for
✅ Answer: (b) in
🔷📘 Explanation: Succeed is followed by in.
📝 53. Do not indulge ___ bad habits.
a) on b) for c) with d) in
✅ Answer: (d) in
🔷📘 Explanation: Indulge always takes in.
📝 54. He believes ___ hard work.
a) at b) on c) in d) with
✅ Answer: (c) in
🔷📘 Explanation: Believe in is fixed.
📝 55. We must persist ___ our efforts.
a) on b) in c) for d) at
✅ Answer: (b) in
🔷📘 Explanation: Persist is followed by in.
📝 56. He is rich ___ experience but poor ___ money.
a) in, in
b) with, in
c) in, of
d) with, of
✅ Answer: (c) in, of
🔷📘 Explanation: Rich in quality, poor of quantity.
📝 57. He arrived ___ midnight yesterday.
a) in b) on c) at d) by
✅ Answer: (c) at
🔷📘 Explanation: Exact time → at.
📝 58. He laughed ___ my mistake.
a) on b) over c) at d) for
✅ Answer: (c) at
🔷📘 Explanation: Certain verbs like laugh take at.
📝 59. The Bay of Bengal lies ___ the south of West Bengal.
a) at b) in c) to d) on
✅ Answer: (d) on
🔷📘 Explanation: Sea relative position → on.
📝 60. He will come ___ a week’s time.
a) after b) within c) in d) by
✅ Answer: (c) in
🔷📘 Explanation: In shows future time duration.
📝 61. He went ___ school early in the morning.
a) for b) at c) to d) towards
✅ Answer: (c) to
🔷📘 Explanation: To shows direction/destination.
📝 62. He went ___ home without informing anyone.
a) to b) at c) for d) towards
✅ Answer: (—) No preposition
🔷📘 Explanation: To is not used before home.
📝 63. Japan is ___ the east of India.
a) in b) on c) at d) to
✅ Answer: (d) to
🔷📘 Explanation: To shows geographical direction (outside boundary).
📝 64. He came ___ me for help.
a) towards b) to c) for d) at
✅ Answer: (b) to
🔷📘 Explanation: To is used towards a person.
📝 65. I went there ___ see my friend.
a) for b) in c) to d) towards
✅ Answer: (c) to
🔷📘 Explanation: To expresses purpose (infinitive).
📝 66. The soldiers fought ___ the last.
a) till b) for c) to d) upto
✅ Answer: (c) to
🔷📘 Explanation: To shows limit/extent.
📝 67. He is senior ___ me in office.
a) than b) from c) of d) to
✅ Answer: (d) to
🔷📘 Explanation: Senior is followed by to.
📝 68. This land belongs ___ my uncle.
a) with b) of c) to d) for
✅ Answer: (c) to
🔷📘 Explanation: Belong always takes to.
📝 69. The pages ___ the book are torn.
a) from b) of c) for d) to
✅ Answer: (b) of
🔷📘 Explanation: Of shows possession.
📝 70. A necklace ___ gold was stolen.
a) from b) by c) of d) with
✅ Answer: (c) of
🔷📘 Explanation: Of expresses material.
📝 71. One ___ my cousins lives abroad.
a) among b) from c) of d) for
✅ Answer: (c) of
🔷📘 Explanation: Of shows part of a whole.
📝 72. He drank a glass ___ milk.
a) for b) of c) with d) from
✅ Answer: (b) of
🔷📘 Explanation: Of is used for quantity.
📝 73. He died ___ malaria.
a) for b) by c) from d) of
✅ Answer: (d) of
🔷📘 Explanation: Of expresses cause of death.
📝 74. She is afraid ___ darkness.
a) from b) with c) of d) for
✅ Answer: (c) of
🔷📘 Explanation: Afraid is followed by of.
📝 75. The team consists ___ eleven players.
a) with b) from c) of d) by
✅ Answer: (c) of
🔷📘 Explanation: Consist takes of.
📝 76. This gift is ___ you.
a) to b) for c) towards d) of
✅ Answer: (b) for
🔷📘 Explanation: For shows indirect destination.
📝 77. He waited ___ me for an hour.
a) at b) to c) for d) on
✅ Answer: (c) for
🔷📘 Explanation: Wait is followed by for.
📝 78. He lived here ___ five years.
a) since b) during c) from d) for
✅ Answer: (d) for
🔷📘 Explanation: For shows duration.
📝 79. Exercise is good ___ health.
a) to b) for c) of d) with
✅ Answer: (b) for
🔷📘 Explanation: For shows benefit.
📝 80. She thanked him ___ his help.
a) of b) to c) for d) with
✅ Answer: (c) for
🔷📘 Explanation: Thank is followed by for.
📝 81. The bus left ___ Delhi at night.
a) to b) towards c) for d) in
✅ Answer: (c) for
🔷📘 Explanation: For indicates intended destination.
📝 82. I bought this watch ___ ₹500.
a) at b) with c) by d) for
✅ Answer: (d) for
🔷📘 Explanation: For is used for price.
📝 83. Are you ___ or against the proposal?
a) in b) to c) for d) of
✅ Answer: (c) for
🔷📘 Explanation: For shows support.
📝 84. She is responsible ___ the project.
a) to b) of c) for d) with
✅ Answer: (c) for
🔷📘 Explanation: Responsible is followed by for.
📝 85. He applied ___ the post yesterday.
a) to b) for c) of d) in
✅ Answer: (b) for
🔷📘 Explanation: Apply takes for.
📝 86. I am ready ___ the test.
a) to b) of c) for d) with
✅ Answer: (c) for
🔷📘 Explanation: Ready is followed by for.
📝 87. He left home ___ Kolkata last night.
a) to b) at c) towards d) for
✅ Answer: (d) for
🔷📘 Explanation: Leave for shows intended destination.
📝 88. This rule is common ___ all students.
a) to b) for c) of d) with
✅ Answer: (a) to
🔷📘 Explanation: Common is followed by to.
📝 89. He referred ___ the teacher’s advice.
a) about b) of c) for d) to
✅ Answer: (d) to
🔷📘 Explanation: Refer always takes to.
📝 90. She is eager ___ success in life.
a) to b) for c) of d) with
✅ Answer: (b) for
🔷📘 Explanation: Eager is followed by for.
📝 91. He has been living here ___ 2015.
a) for b) from c) since d) by
✅ Answer: (c) since
🔷📘 Explanation: Since is used with a point of time.
📝 92. She has been ill ___ childhood.
a) from b) for c) since d) by
✅ Answer: (c) since
🔷📘 Explanation: Since + specific time expression.
📝 93. I have not met him ___ he left the town.
a) from b) after c) since d) for
✅ Answer: (c) since
🔷📘 Explanation: Since can be followed by a past time clause.
📝 94. Since it was raining, we stayed indoors. Here “since” means—
a) time
b) condition
c) reason
d) contrast
✅ Answer: (c) reason
🔷📘 Explanation: Since = because (conjunction).
📝 95. He left home in 2010 and has not returned ___ then.
a) from b) for c) since d) by
✅ Answer: (c) since
🔷📘 Explanation: Fixed phrase since then.
📝 96. He worked in that office ___ 2012 to 2020.
a) since b) by c) for d) from
✅ Answer: (d) from
🔷📘 Explanation: From shows starting point of time.
📝 97. This train comes ___ Mumbai.
a) by b) from c) since d) of
✅ Answer: (b) from
🔷📘 Explanation: From shows place of origin.
📝 98. Our school is far ___ the main road.
a) by b) with c) from d) since
✅ Answer: (c) from
🔷📘 Explanation: From shows distance/separation.
📝 99. Paper is made ___ wood.
a) of b) with c) from d) by
✅ Answer: (c) from
🔷📘 Explanation: Made from when original form changes.
📝 100. He was saved ___ danger by the police.
a) by b) with c) since d) from
✅ Answer: (d) from
🔷📘 Explanation: From expresses prevention/protection.
📝 101. English is different ___ Hindi.
a) to b) with c) from d) than
✅ Answer: (c) from
🔷📘 Explanation: Different is followed by from.
📝 102. He suffers ___ asthma.
a) by b) from c) with d) since
✅ Answer: (b) from
🔷📘 Explanation: Suffer is followed by from.
📝 103. The letter was written ___ her.
a) with b) by c) from d) of
✅ Answer: (b) by
🔷📘 Explanation: By shows agent in passive voice.
📝 104. He came to school ___ bus.
a) with b) in c) on d) by
✅ Answer: (d) by
🔷📘 Explanation: Means of transport without article → by.
📝 105. Finish this work ___ 6 PM.
a) till b) since c) by d) for
✅ Answer: (c) by
🔷📘 Explanation: By shows deadline (on or before).
📝 106. The room is 12 feet ___ 10 feet.
a) to b) by c) with d) from
✅ Answer: (b) by
🔷📘 Explanation: By is used for measurement.
📝 107. He succeeded ___ hard work.
a) with b) through c) by d) from
✅ Answer: (c) by
🔷📘 Explanation: By shows method/means.
📝 108. She sat ___ me in the class.
a) with b) near c) from d) by
✅ Answer: (d) by
🔷📘 Explanation: By means near/beside.
📝 109. He won the match ___ ten runs.
a) with b) by c) from d) of
✅ Answer: (b) by
🔷📘 Explanation: By shows amount of difference.
📝 110. I met him ___ chance.
a) with b) from c) by d) since
✅ Answer: (c) by
🔷📘 Explanation: Fixed phrase by chance.
📝 111. He came ___ his elder brother.
a) from b) by c) with d) since
✅ Answer: (c) with
🔷📘 Explanation: With expresses togetherness.
📝 112. She cut the paper ___ a knife.
a) by b) from c) with d) since
✅ Answer: (c) with
🔷📘 Explanation: With is used for instrument.
📝 113. He greeted me ___ a smile.
a) by b) with c) from d) of
✅ Answer: (b) with
🔷📘 Explanation: With shows manner.
📝 114. The boy ___ a red cap is my cousin.
a) from b) by c) with d) since
✅ Answer: (c) with
🔷📘 Explanation: With shows possession.
📝 115. He was trembling ___ fear.
a) by b) of c) from d) with
✅ Answer: (d) with
🔷📘 Explanation: With expresses cause (emotion).
📝 116. She argued ___ her friend.
a) against b) from c) with d) by
✅ Answer: (c) with
🔷📘 Explanation: Argue is followed by with.
📝 117. ___ your help, I cannot succeed.
a) With b) Since c) From d) By
✅ Answer: (a) With
🔷📘 Explanation: With expresses condition/circumstance.
📝 118. Handle the glass ___ care.
a) by b) from c) with d) since
✅ Answer: (c) with
🔷📘 Explanation: Fixed phrase with care.
📝 119. He learned the poem ___ heart.
a) from b) by c) with d) since
✅ Answer: (b) by
🔷📘 Explanation: Fixed phrase by heart.
📝 120. She has been silent ever ___ the accident.
a) from b) since c) for d) by
✅ Answer: (b) since
🔷📘 Explanation: Ever since shows continuity from past to present.
📝 121. He is worried ___ his final result.
a) for b) about c) on d) of
✅ Answer: (b) about
🔷📘 Explanation: About is used for feelings or thoughts.
📝 122. The train is ___ to leave the platform.
a) about b) above c) over d) under
✅ Answer: (a) about
🔷📘 Explanation: Be about to = going to happen very soon.
📝 123. There is something unusual ___ his behavior.
a) on b) at c) about d) for
✅ Answer: (c) about
🔷📘 Explanation: About shows description or nature.
📝 124. He scored ___ 90 marks in the final exam.
a) below b) under c) above d) about
✅ Answer: (c) above
🔷📘 Explanation: Above = more than a number.
📝 125. Children ___ 18 are not allowed to vote.
a) under b) below c) about d) over
✅ Answer: (a) under
🔷📘 Explanation: Under is used for age limits.
📝 126. Refer to the rules mentioned ___ for details.
a) below b) over c) under d) about
✅ Answer: (a) below
🔷📘 Explanation: Below = following part of a text.
📝 127. His conduct is ___ suspicion.
a) over b) above c) under d) below
✅ Answer: (b) above
🔷📘 Explanation: Above = beyond bad influence.
📝 128. The cat is hiding ___ the table.
a) below b) beneath c) under d) over
✅ Answer: (c) under
🔷📘 Explanation: Under = directly beneath.
📝 129. The plane flew ___ the city at night.
a) above b) on c) over d) under
✅ Answer: (c) over
🔷📘 Explanation: Over shows movement above.
📝 130. His marks are ___ average this year.
a) under b) below c) over d) above
✅ Answer: (b) below
🔷📘 Explanation: Below average = lower than standard.
📝 131. She is ___ a lot of stress these days.
a) about b) over c) under d) below
✅ Answer: (c) under
🔷📘 Explanation: Under expresses condition.
📝 132. The bottle costs ___ 500 rupees.
a) about b) under c) below d) above
✅ Answer: (a) about
🔷📘 Explanation: About = approximate amount.
📝 133. He repeated the lesson ___ and over again.
a) about b) under c) over d) above
✅ Answer: (c) over
🔷📘 Explanation: Over and over = repetition.
📝 134. The village lies ___ the hill.
a) under b) below c) beneath d) over
✅ Answer: (b) below
🔷📘 Explanation: Below = lower position (not touching).
📝 135. The project is ___ consideration now.
a) over b) under c) about d) below
✅ Answer: (b) under
🔷📘 Explanation: Under consideration = in process.
📝 136. Prices have increased ___ 15%.
a) about b) under c) over d) above
✅ Answer: (c) over
🔷📘 Explanation: Over = excess / more than.
📝 137. He looked ___ for his lost wallet.
a) over b) around c) about d) under
✅ Answer: (c) about
🔷📘 Explanation: Look about = search around.
📝 138. The school is ___ government control.
a) over b) under c) about d) below
✅ Answer: (b) under
🔷📘 Explanation: Under shows authority/control.
📝 139. His age must not be ___ 18 for this job.
a) under b) below c) over d) about
✅ Answer: (b) below
🔷📘 Explanation: Below = less than a fixed limit.
📝 140. He spread a cloth ___ the table.
a) on b) above c) under d) over
✅ Answer: (d) over
🔷📘 Explanation: Over = covering something.
📝 141. People were moving ___ in the market.
a) around b) about c) over d) under
✅ Answer: (b) about
🔷📘 Explanation: About = here and there.
📝 142. The temperature fell ___ zero last night.
a) under b) beneath c) below d) about
✅ Answer: (c) below
🔷📘 Explanation: Below zero is standard usage.
📝 143. The matter is still ___ discussion.
a) about b) under c) over d) above
✅ Answer: (b) under
🔷📘 Explanation: Fixed phrase: under discussion.
📝 144. They live ___ the road from us.
a) under b) above c) over d) about
✅ Answer: (c) over
🔷📘 Explanation: Over = on the opposite side.
📝 145. He complained ___ the noise outside.
a) for b) of c) about d) on
✅ Answer: (c) about
🔷📘 Explanation: Complain about is fixed usage.
📝 146. Honesty is ___ everything else.
a) over b) above c) under d) below
✅ Answer: (b) above
🔷📘 Explanation: Above = higher in value.
📝 147. The bridge runs ___ the river.
a) above b) over c) under d) below
✅ Answer: (b)over
🔷📘 Explanation: over= over something.
📝 148. The situation is now ___ control.
a) over b) about c) under d) below
✅ Answer: (c) under
🔷📘 Explanation: Under control = managed.
📝 149. It’s ___ time we started the class.
a) about b) above c) over d) under
✅ Answer: (a) about
🔷📘 Explanation: About time = should happen now.
📝 150. The diver explored ___ the surface of water.
a) under b) below c) beneath d) over
✅ Answer: (b) below
🔷📘 Explanation: Below the surface = lower level.
📝 151. Trees were planted ___ the river.
a) across b) along c) against d) after
✅ Answer: (b) along
🔷📘 Explanation: Along = beside / by the side of a line.
📝 152. The children ran ___ the beach happily.
a) across b) over c) along d) against
✅ Answer: (c) along
🔷📘 Explanation: Along shows movement in the same direction.
📝 153. Bring your younger sister ___ with you.
a) across b) after c) against d) along
✅ Answer: (d) along
🔷📘 Explanation: Bring + along = accompany.
📝 154. How are you getting ___ with your new classmates?
a) across b) along c) after d) against
✅ Answer: (b) along
🔷📘 Explanation: Get along (with) = maintain good relations.
📝 155. The documents were sent ___ the letter.
a) across b) after c) along with d) against
✅ Answer: (c) along with
🔷📘 Explanation: Along with = in addition / together.
📝 156. ___ the way, we met an old teacher.
a) After b) Along c) Across d) Against
✅ Answer: (b) Along
🔷📘 Explanation: Along the way = while passing.
📝 157. He swam ___ the river bravely.
a) along b) over c) across d) against
✅ Answer: (c) across
🔷📘 Explanation: Across = from one side to the other.
📝 158. The grocery store is ___ the street.
a) over b) along c) across d) against
✅ Answer: (c) across
🔷📘 Explanation: Across = on the opposite side.
📝 159. The news spread ___ the country within hours.
a) along b) across c) after d) against
✅ Answer: (b) across
🔷📘 Explanation: Across = spread over an area.
📝 160. She shouted ___ the room to call him.
a) over b) along c) across d) against
✅ Answer: (c) across
🔷📘 Explanation: Across = communication over distance.
📝 161. I came ___ an old diary while cleaning.
a) across b) along c) after d) against
✅ Answer: (a) across
🔷📘 Explanation: Come across = find accidentally.
📝 162. We will go for a walk ___ dinner.
a) across b) after c) against d) along
✅ Answer: (b) after
🔷📘 Explanation: After = later than an event.
📝 163. ___ finishing his homework, he went out.
a) Across b) Against c) After d) Along
✅ Answer: (c) After
🔷📘 Explanation: After + V-ing shows sequence.
📝 164. He returned home ___ two days.
a) across b) along c) after d) against
✅ Answer: (c) after
🔷📘 Explanation: After + time expression.
📝 165. The boy takes ___ his father.
a) against b) along c) after d) across
✅ Answer: (c) after
🔷📘 Explanation: Take after = resemble / imitate.
📝 166. She looks ___ her sick grandmother.
a) after b) against c) across d) along
✅ Answer: (a) after
🔷📘 Explanation: Look after = take care of.
📝 167. Problems came one ___ another.
a) after b) against c) across d) along
✅ Answer: (a) after
🔷📘 Explanation: Fixed phrase: one after another.
📝 168. They are ___ the new policy.
a) after b) against c) across d) along
✅ Answer: (b) against
🔷📘 Explanation: Against = opposition.
📝 169. India played ___ England in the final.
a) after b) across c) against d) along
✅ Answer: (c) against
🔷📘 Explanation: Against = opponent in competition.
📝 170. The ladder was leaning ___ the wall.
a) across b) against c) along d) after
✅ Answer: (b) against
🔷📘 Explanation: Against = physical contact.
📝 171. This vaccine works ___ flu.
a) after b) along c) against d) across
✅ Answer: (c) against
🔷📘 Explanation: Against = protection.
📝 172. The monument looked grand ___ the sunset sky.
a) along b) across c) against d) after
✅ Answer: (c) against
🔷📘 Explanation: Against = contrast/background.
📝 173. The verdict went ___ the accused.
a) after b) across c) against d) along
✅ Answer: (c) against
🔷📘 Explanation: Against = unfavourable result.
📝 174. The boat struggled ___ the strong wind.
a) across b) after c) along d) against
✅ Answer: (d) against
🔷📘 Explanation: Against = pressure/direction.
📝 175. He decided to go ___ his parents’ advice.
a) along b) against c) after d) across
✅ Answer: (b) against
🔷📘 Explanation: Go against = oppose.
📝 176. As time went ___, his skills improved.
a) across b) along c) after d) against
✅ Answer: (b) along
🔷📘 Explanation: As time went along = with passage of time.
📝 177. She rested her head ___ the door silently.
a) after b) across c) against d) along
✅ Answer: (c) against
🔷📘 Explanation: Against = touching/supporting.
📝 178. He walked ___ the corridor without speaking.
a) across b) along c) against d) after
✅ Answer: (b) along
🔷📘 Explanation: Along = lengthwise movement.
📝 179. The decision was taken ___ his will.
a) after b) across c) along d) against
✅ Answer: (d) against
🔷📘 Explanation: Against one’s will = unwillingly.
📝 180. She ran ___ the field to catch the bus.
a) along b) after c) across d) against
✅ Answer: (c) across
🔷📘 Explanation: Across = from one side to the other.
📝 181. The small village lies ___ the river.
a) off b) across c) beyond d) among
✅ Answer: (c) beyond
🔷📘 Explanation: Beyond = on the far side of a limit/place.
📝 182. This question is ___ my understanding.
a) off b) beyond c) into d) among
✅ Answer: (b) beyond
🔷📘 Explanation: Beyond = outside one’s ability or range.
📝 183. His courage is ___ measure.
a) off b) beyond c) into d) among
✅ Answer: (b) beyond
🔷📘 Explanation: Fixed phrase: beyond measure.
📝 184. Do not stay ___ midnight.
a) off b) into c) among d) beyond
✅ Answer: (d) beyond
🔷📘 Explanation: Beyond = after a time limit.
📝 185. The situation is ___ control now.
a) beyond b) off c) into d) among
✅ Answer: (a) beyond
🔷📘 Explanation: Beyond control = uncontrollable.
📝 186. Please take ___ your shoes before entering.
a) into b) off c) beyond d) among
✅ Answer: (b) off
🔷📘 Explanation: Off = removal/separation.
📝 187. The island is a few miles ___ the coast.
a) beyond b) off c) among d) into
✅ Answer: (b) off
🔷📘 Explanation: Off = away from / distance.
📝 188. The plane will take ___ in five minutes.
a) beyond b) off c) into d) among
✅ Answer: (b) off
🔷📘 Explanation: Take off = start of movement (flight).
📝 189. Switch ___ the light before sleeping.
a) into b) beyond c) off d) among
✅ Answer: (c) off
🔷📘 Explanation: Off = switching/stopping.
📝 190. He has a day ___ from work today.
a) into b) off c) among d) beyond
✅ Answer: (b) off
🔷📘 Explanation: Off = free day / holiday.
📝 191. The milk has gone ___.
a) into b) beyond c) off d) among
✅ Answer: (c) off
🔷📘 Explanation: Off = spoiled/bad condition.
📝 192. Keep your hands ___ the switch.
a) off b) into c) among d) beyond
✅ Answer: (a) off
🔷📘 Explanation: Off = away from contact.
📝 193. He went ___ the room quietly.
a) off b) among c) into d) beyond
✅ Answer: (c) into
🔷📘 Explanation: Into = movement from outside to inside.
📝 194. Water turns ___ ice in winter.
a) into b) off c) among d) beyond
✅ Answer: (a) into
🔷📘 Explanation: Into = change of state.
📝 195. Divide 30 ___ 5.
a) off b) beyond c) among d) into
✅ Answer: (d) into
🔷📘 Explanation: Into used in division/multiplication.
📝 196. He is deeply ___ classical music.
a) beyond b) off c) into d) among
✅ Answer: (c) into
🔷📘 Explanation: Into = interest/involvement.
📝 197. The car crashed ___ a tree.
a) off b) into c) beyond d) among
✅ Answer: (b) into
🔷📘 Explanation: Into = collision/impact.
📝 198. The police will look ___ the matter.
a) off b) among c) into d) beyond
✅ Answer: (c) into
🔷📘 Explanation: Look into = investigate.
📝 199. She is very popular ___ her classmates.
a) between b) into c) among d) off
✅ Answer: (c) among
🔷📘 Explanation: Among = in the middle of many.
📝 200. The sweets were distributed ___ the children.
a) between b) among c) into d) beyond
✅ Answer: (b) among
🔷📘 Explanation: Among = distribution among many.
📝 201. There is unity ___ the people.
a) between b) among c) into d) off
✅ Answer: (b) among
🔷📘 Explanation: Among = collective relationship.
📝 202. Choose one ___ these options.
a) between b) off c) into d) among
✅ Answer: (d) among
🔷📘 Explanation: Among = choice from a group.
📝 203. He is the best ___ all the players.
a) between b) among c) off d) beyond
✅ Answer: (b) among
🔷📘 Explanation: Among used for comparison in a group.
📝 204. He felt lonely living ___ strangers.
a) off b) into c) beyond d) among
✅ Answer: (d) among
🔷📘 Explanation: Among = state/environment.
📝 205. The disease spread ___ the villagers quickly.
a) off b) into c) among d) beyond
✅ Answer: (c) among
🔷📘 Explanation: Among = spread within a group.
📝 206. He discussed the issue ___ themselves.
a) into b) off c) beyond d) among
✅ Answer: (d) among
🔷📘 Explanation: Fixed phrase: among themselves.
📝 207. His kindness is ___ words.
a) off b) into c) beyond d) among
✅ Answer: (c) beyond
🔷📘 Explanation: Beyond words = cannot be expressed.
📝 208. The shirt is 30% ___.
a) beyond b) off c) into d) among
✅ Answer: (b) off
🔷📘 Explanation: Off = discount.
📝 209. He ran ___ an old friend at the market.
a) into b) beyond c) among d) off
✅ Answer: (a) into
🔷📘 Explanation: Run into = meet accidentally.
📝 210. The forest extends ___ the hills.
a) into b) off c) among d) beyond
✅ Answer: (d) beyond
🔷📘 Explanation: Beyond = stretching past a limit/place.
📝 211. He promised to complete the work ___ two days.
a) inside b) beyond c) within d) underneath
✅ Answer: (c) within
🔷📘 Explanation: Within = not more than a fixed time.
📝 212. The hospital is ___ walking distance from my house.
a) inside b) within c) outside d) beneath
✅ Answer: (b) within
🔷📘 Explanation: Within is used for distance limits.
📝 213. Such rude behavior is ___ his dignity.
a) under b) below c) beneath d) underneath
✅ Answer: (c) beneath
🔷📘 Explanation: Beneath expresses moral inferiority.
📝 214. The children are playing ___ the house.
a) within b) inside c) beneath d) underneath
✅ Answer: (b) inside
🔷📘 Explanation: Inside = in the interior.
📝 215. The matter is ___ my authority.
a) without b) within c) inside d) outside
✅ Answer: (d) outside
🔷📘 Explanation: Outside = beyond limits.
📝 216. He waited ___ the gate in silence.
a) inside b) outside c) without d) within
✅ Answer: (c) without
🔷📘 Explanation: Without = outside (formal/old use).
📝 217. Keep your anger ___ yourself.
a) beneath b) inside c) within d) underneath
✅ Answer: (c) within
🔷📘 Explanation: Within = self-control.
📝 218. The truth lay ___ his confident words.
a) beneath b) under c) underneath d) inside
✅ Answer: (c) underneath
🔷📘 Explanation: Underneath = hidden beneath surface.
📝 219. No one is allowed ___ the jail after sunset.
a) within b) inside c) outside d) beneath
✅ Answer: (b) inside
🔷📘 Explanation: Inside = enclosed area.
📝 220. He spoke ___ thinking about the result.
a) without b) beneath c) outside d) within
✅ Answer: (a) without
🔷📘 Explanation: Without = manner (not doing something).
📝 221. The village lies ___ the hill.
a) underneath b) inside c) beneath d) within
✅ Answer: (c) beneath
🔷📘 Explanation: Beneath = lower position (formal).
📝 222. The plan is well ___ our budget.
a) within b) inside c) under d) beneath
✅ Answer: (a) within
🔷📘 Explanation: Within = capacity/range.
📝 223. He lives ___ the city limits.
a) within b) inside c) outside d) beneath
✅ Answer: (c) outside
🔷📘 Explanation: Outside = beyond area.
📝 224. The shoes are kept ___ the bed.
a) under b) beneath c) underneath d) below
✅ Answer: (c) underneath
🔷📘 Explanation: Underneath = directly under.
📝 225. Act strictly ___ the law.
a) inside b) under c) within d) beneath
✅ Answer: (c) within
🔷📘 Explanation: Within = legal limits.
📝 226. There is a cellar ___ the house.
a) under b) beneath c) underneath d) below
✅ Answer: (b) beneath
🔷📘 Explanation: Beneath = formal “under”.
📝 227. He left the room ___ saying goodbye.
a) without b) beneath c) inside d) outside
✅ Answer: (a) without
🔷📘 Explanation: Without = absence of action.
📝 228. The children ran ___ the classroom.
a) into b) inside c) within d) beneath
✅ Answer: (b) inside
🔷📘 Explanation: Inside can show movement inward.
📝 229. This idea is completely ___ my understanding.
a) within b) beneath c) outside d) inside
✅ Answer: (c) outside
🔷📘 Explanation: Outside = beyond mental limits.
📝 230. Fear was hidden ___ her confidence.
a) beneath b) underneath c) under d) inside
✅ Answer: (b) underneath
🔷📘 Explanation: Underneath = concealed emotion.
📝 231. The book is ___ reach; you can take it.
a) inside b) beneath c) within d) underneath
✅ Answer: (c) within
🔷📘 Explanation: Within reach = accessible.
📝 232. The enemy stood ___ the walls of the fort.
a) outside b) beneath c) without d) within
✅ Answer: (c) without
🔷📘 Explanation: Without = outside (archaic/formal).
📝 233. Such tricks are ___ contempt.
a) below b) beneath c) under d) underneath
✅ Answer: (b) beneath
🔷📘 Explanation: Fixed phrase beneath contempt.
📝 234. The cat hid ___ the table.
a) under b) underneath c) beneath d) below
✅ Answer: (c) beneath
🔷📘 Explanation: Beneath = directly under (formal).
📝 235. Keep your demands ___ reason.
a) inside b) within c) beneath d) under
✅ Answer: (b) within
🔷📘 Explanation: Fixed phrase within reason.
📝 236. The floor looks clean, but it is dirty ___.
a) beneath b) underneath c) under d) below
✅ Answer: (b) underneath
🔷📘 Explanation: Adverb use of underneath.
📝 237. He stayed ___ the campus during the exam.
a) inside b) within c) outside d) beneath
✅ Answer: (b) within
🔷📘 Explanation: Within = boundary/limit.
📝 238. She felt calm ___, though angry outside.
a) within b) inside c) beneath d) underneath
✅ Answer: (b) inside
🔷📘 Explanation: Inside = emotional state.
📝 239. No success is possible ___ hard work.
a) inside b) outside c) within d) without
✅ Answer: (d) without
🔷📘 Explanation: Without = condition.
📝 240. The drawer is fixed ___ the table.
a) under b) beneath c) underneath d) below
✅ Answer: (c) underneath
🔷📘 Explanation: Underneath = attached directly below.
📝 241. He sat ___ me during the meeting.
a) besides b) beside c) beyond d) through
✅ Answer: (b) beside
🔷📘 Explanation: Beside = next to / by the side of.
📝 242. His achievements look small ___ hers.
a) besides b) beside c) through d) upon
✅ Answer: (b) beside
🔷📘 Explanation: Beside is used for comparison.
📝 243. The teacher promised to stand ___ the students in crisis.
a) besides b) through c) beside d) upon
✅ Answer: (c) beside
🔷📘 Explanation: Beside = support/help.
📝 244. Your argument is completely ___ the point.
a) besides b) beside c) through d) upon
✅ Answer: (b) beside
🔷📘 Explanation: Fixed phrase beside the point.
📝 245. The train passed ___ the tunnel safely.
a) across b) over c) through d) beside
✅ Answer: (c) through
🔷📘 Explanation: Through = movement from one side to the other.
📝 246. The river flows ___ the city.
a) beside b) through c) over d) upon
✅ Answer: (b) through
🔷📘 Explanation: Through = across an area.
📝 247. He succeeded ___ sheer determination.
a) by b) with c) through d) upon
✅ Answer: (c) through
🔷📘 Explanation: Through = means/method.
📝 248. We are finally ___ with the project.
a) over b) finished c) through d) up
✅ Answer: (c) through
🔷📘 Explanation: Through with = completed.
📝 249. She went ___ severe hardship in life.
a) across b) through c) over d) beside
✅ Answer: (b) through
🔷📘 Explanation: Through = experience/suffering.
📝 250. Go ___ the documents carefully before signing.
a) across b) over c) through d) upon
✅ Answer: (c) through
🔷📘 Explanation: Through = examine carefully.
📝 251. He climbed ___ the hill before sunset.
a) on b) above c) up d) upon
✅ Answer: (c) up
🔷📘 Explanation: Up = upward movement.
📝 252. Prices have gone ___ due to inflation.
a) up b) down c) off d) through
✅ Answer: (a) up
🔷📘 Explanation: Up = increase.
📝 253. Time is ___; submit your paper now.
a) over b) finished c) up d) down
✅ Answer: (c) up
🔷📘 Explanation: Up = end/completion.
📝 254. He is already ___ and ready to leave.
a) up b) on c) over d) out
✅ Answer: (a) up
🔷📘 Explanation: Up = awake/out of bed.
📝 255. Exams are ___ next week.
a) on b) over c) up d) through
✅ Answer: (c) up
🔷📘 Explanation: Up = approaching.
📝 256. He climbed ___ the ladder carefully.
a) up b) down c) through d) beside
✅ Answer: (b) down
🔷📘 Explanation: Down = downward movement.
📝 257. His fever has gone ___.
a) off b) down c) out d) up
✅ Answer: (b) down
🔷📘 Explanation: Down = decrease.
📝 258. The mobile network is ___ since morning.
a) off b) out c) down d) through
✅ Answer: (c) down
🔷📘 Explanation: Down = not functioning.
📝 259. Write ___ the instructions clearly.
a) out b) off c) down d) over
✅ Answer: (c) down
🔷📘 Explanation: Down = writing/recording.
📝 260. He feels very ___ after the failure.
a) low b) sad c) down d) weak
✅ Answer: (c) down
🔷📘 Explanation: Down = depressed/sad.
📝 261. Upon ___ the news, she fainted.
a) hearing b) hear c) heard d) to hear
✅ Answer: (a) hearing
🔷📘 Explanation: Upon + gerund = immediately after.
📝 262. Success depends ___ hard work.
a) on b) upon c) over d) through
✅ Answer: (b) upon
🔷📘 Explanation: Upon = dependence (formal).
📝 263. The responsibility fell ___ him alone.
a) on b) upon c) over d) onto
✅ Answer: (b) upon
🔷📘 Explanation: Upon = duty/responsibility.
📝 264. Winter is now ___ us.
a) on b) over c) upon d) onto
✅ Answer: (c) upon
🔷📘 Explanation: Upon = time/occasion approaching.
📝 265. The cat jumped ___ the table.
a) on b) over c) upon d) onto
✅ Answer: (d) onto
🔷📘 Explanation: Onto = movement to a surface.
📝 266. He poured water ___ the ground.
a) on b) upon c) onto d) over
✅ Answer: (c) onto
🔷📘 Explanation: Onto = transfer with contact.
📝 267. The child fell ___ the bed.
a) on b) over c) upon d) onto
✅ Answer: (d) onto
🔷📘 Explanation: Onto shows movement + contact.
📝 268. The manager pushed the blame ___ his assistant.
a) upon b) onto c) over d) on
✅ Answer: (b) onto
🔷📘 Explanation: Onto = responsibility transfer.
📝 269. The police are ___ something suspicious.
a) on b) upon c) onto d) through
✅ Answer: (c) onto
🔷📘 Explanation: Onto = aware/discovered (informal).
📝 270. Let us move ___ the next topic now.
a) on b) over c) onto d) upon
✅ Answer: (c) onto
🔷📘 Explanation: Fixed phrase move onto = next stage.
📝 271. He stood ___ the judge and admitted his mistake.
a) in front of b) before c) ahead of d) across
✅ Answer: (b) before
🔷📘 Explanation: Formal context (authority) → before.
📝 272. The plane flew ___ the city during the storm.
a) above b) over c) across d) through
✅ Answer: (b) over
🔷📘 Explanation: Movement covering an area → over.
📝 273. The temperature went ___ normal last night.
a) over b) below c) under d) above
✅ Answer: (d) above
🔷📘 Explanation: Higher than a standard → above.
📝 274. He jumped ___ the swimming pool suddenly.
a) in b) into c) inside d) within
✅ Answer: (b) into
🔷📘 Explanation: Movement from outside to inside → into.
📝 275. Finish the assignment ___ two days.
a) in b) within c) for d) till
✅ Answer: (b) within
🔷📘 Explanation: Time limit → within.
📝 276. Children ___ 12 are not allowed inside.
a) below b) beneath c) under d) less
✅ Answer: (c) under
🔷📘 Explanation: Age limit → under.
📝 277. He has lived here ___ 2018.
a) for b) since c) from d) by
✅ Answer: (b) since
🔷📘 Explanation: Point of time → since.
📝 278. He waited here ___ morning.
a) until b) till c) by d) for
✅ Answer: (b) till
🔷📘 Explanation: Affirmative + time limit → till.
📝 279. I will not leave ___ you return.
a) till b) for c) until d) since
✅ Answer: (c) until
🔷📘 Explanation: Negative sense → until.
📝 280. The cat is hiding ___ the table.
a) below b) beneath c) under d) down
✅ Answer: (c) under
🔷📘 Explanation: Covered/hidden position → under.
📝 281. He discussed the issue ___ the meeting.
a) about b) on c) in d) ×
✅ Answer: (d) ×
🔷📘 Explanation: Discuss takes no preposition.
📝 282. She entered ___ the room quietly.
a) in b) into c) × d) inside
✅ Answer: (c) ×
🔷📘 Explanation: Enter + place → no preposition.
📝 283. He entered ___ an agreement with the firm.
a) in b) into c) × d) to
✅ Answer: (b) into
🔷📘 Explanation: Abstract noun → enter into.
📝 284. The news spread ___ the country quickly.
a) through b) over c) across d) along
✅ Answer: (c) across
🔷📘 Explanation: Spread on surface/area → across.
📝 285. The train passed ___ the tunnel.
a) across b) over c) along d) through
✅ Answer: (d) through
🔷📘 Explanation: Inside passage → through.
📝 286. He is ___ suspicion in this matter.
a) over b) above c) beyond d) under
✅ Answer: (b) above
🔷📘 Explanation: Moral status → above suspicion.
📝 287. She returned ___ home late at night.
a) at b) to c) in d) ×
✅ Answer: (d) ×
🔷📘 Explanation: Go/come + home → no preposition.
📝 288. He went ___ his house after school.
a) at b) × c) to d) in
✅ Answer: (c) to
🔷📘 Explanation: Possessive before house → to.
📝 289. He is waiting ___ home now.
a) in b) at c) to d) on
✅ Answer: (b) at
🔷📘 Explanation: Position (no movement) → at home.
📝 290. They stayed ___ their house all day.
a) at b) on c) in d) ×
✅ Answer: (c) in
🔷📘 Explanation: Possessive + house → in.
📝 291. He went ___ without saying a word.
a) to outside b) at outside c) × d) in outside
✅ Answer: (c) ×
🔷📘 Explanation: Outside takes no preposition.
📝 292. We met ___ morning.
a) in this b) at this c) on this d) ×
✅ Answer: (d) ×
🔷📘 Explanation: This + time word → no preposition.
📝 293. She called me ___ day before.
a) on the b) in the c) × d) at the
✅ Answer: (c) ×
🔷📘 Explanation: Fixed day expressions → no preposition.
📝 294. He arrived ___ yesterday.
a) on b) at c) in d) ×
✅ Answer: (d) ×
🔷📘 Explanation: Yesterday needs no preposition.
📝 295. The letter was written ___ him.
a) with b) from c) by d) through
✅ Answer: (c) by
🔷📘 Explanation: Doer/agent → by.
📝 296. The letter was written ___ a pen.
a) by b) from c) with d) through
✅ Answer: (c) with
🔷📘 Explanation: Instrument/tool → with.
📝 297. He is walking ___ me on the road.
a) before b) in front of c) ahead of d) across
✅ Answer: (c) ahead of
🔷📘 Explanation: Comparative distance → ahead of.
📝 298. The picture is hanging ___ the sofa (touching it).
a) above b) over c) across d) on
✅ Answer: (b) over
🔷📘 Explanation: Covering/touching sense → over.
📝 299. He waited ___ two hours for the bus.
a) since b) from c) for d) till
✅ Answer: (c) for
🔷📘 Explanation: Duration → for.
📝 300. Choose the correct sentence.
a) He said to me the truth.
b) He told me the truth.
c) He told about the truth.
d) He said me the truth.
✅ Answer: (b) He told me the truth.
🔷📘 Explanation: Said to is superfluous → told ✔️
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