Preposition for Competitive Exams MCQ

Mastering Prepositions for Competitive Exams – A Key to Scoring High Prepositions are small words with powerful roles in the English language. They show relationships between nouns, pronouns, and other words in a sentence—indicating direction, place, time, cause, manner, and more. For candidates preparing for competitive exams like SSC, Banking, Railways, CDS, or teaching entrance tests (TET/CTET), prepositions often appear as a tricky yet scoring section in the English Language paper. Questions based on fill-in-the-blanks, error spotting, or sentence correction frequently test your understanding of how prepositions are correctly used in context.

Many aspirants lose marks due to confusion between similar prepositions like in/on, by/with, or at/to. But with regular practice and concept clarity, mastering them becomes easier. In this blog, we’ll explore the types, rules, and most commonly asked prepositional phrases in exams, along with practice quizzes to strengthen your grasp. Whether you’re a beginner or revising before exams, understanding prepositions well can give you a crucial edge in scoring higher in English sections.

English Grammar & Comprehension Mock Test

Total Questions: 30 Total Marks: 30

She bought ___ apples from the market.
A) some B) much C) any D) each
I don’t have ___ money left.
A) many B) a few C) any D) several
___ of the students failed the test.
A) Any B) Much C) Each D) Some
Neither Riya nor her friends ___ going to the party.
A) is B) are C) was D) has
The quality of the apples ___ good.
A) are B) is C) were D) be
Ten miles ___ a long distance to walk.
A) is B) are C) were D) have
___ do you want to speak to?
A) What B) Where C) Whom D) Which
___ do the children play in the evening?
A) Who B) Where C) What D) How
He can swim well. (Frame a Yes/No question)
A) Does he swim well? B) Has he swim well? C) Can he swim well? D) Did he swim well?
They are going to the zoo. (Frame a WH question)
A) Where are they going? B) What are they doing? C) Who are they? D) How are they going?
You’re a teacher, ___?
A) are you B) aren’t you C) weren’t you D) do you
Let’s go to the park, ___?
A) shall we B) will we C) do we D) aren’t we
He is interested ___ painting.
A) on B) in C) at D) by
The train is arriving ___ platform 3.
A) in B) on C) at D) by
I ___ my homework before dinner.
A) finish B) have finished C) finished D) had finished
The cat jumped ___ the table.
A) onto B) into C) on D) at
She ___ here since morning.
A) was B) is C) has been D) had been
They ___ to the market every Sunday.
A) goes B) going C) go D) gone
She ___ up smoking last year.
A) took B) gave C) gave up D) broke
The teacher asked the students to ___ the lights.
A) turn on B) switch off C) look after D) go on
He will ___ the responsibility soon.
A) take in B) take over C) take up D) take off
___ is good for health.
A) Swim B) Swimming C) Swims D) Swam
The ___ child was smiling.
A) crying B) cried C) cry D) cries
I enjoy ___ books in my free time.
A) to read B) reading C) read D) reads
He ___ play the piano.
A) can B) does C) do D) has

Section B: Comprehension (Q26–Q30)

Read the passage below and answer the questions:

“It is a commonly held belief that human progress is synonymous with technological advancement. The more we innovate, the more we believe we evolve… True progress balances innovation with ethics, convenience with conscience, and power with purpose.”

What is the central paradox discussed in the passage?
A) Progress is slowing down in the modern age.
B) Innovation always leads to ethical behavior.
C) Technological advancement can both help and harm humanity.
D) Artificial intelligence is more beneficial than harmful.
What tone does the author adopt in this passage?
A) Sarcastic and mocking
B) Cautiously critical and reflective
C) Optimistic and celebratory
D) Detached and indifferent
Which of the following best illustrates the author’s view on artificial intelligence?
A) AI has made all human work redundant.
B) AI is dangerous and should be banned.
C) AI should replace all human decision-making.
D) AI raises complex ethical questions that require careful consideration.
According to the passage, how has technology affected human relationships?
A) It has improved face-to-face communication.
B) It has increased empathy and emotional understanding.
C) It has weakened real human connections despite greater online connectivity.
D) It has eliminated the need for physical presence.
What does the author suggest should be the new definition of “progress”?
A) Creating as many new technologies as possible.
B) Maximizing economic growth through industry.
C) Using innovation responsibly and ethically.
D) Replacing human roles with machines for efficiency.