KPPSC Junior Clerk (BS-11) English Prepositions — Set 2

Prepositions MCQs set 2 for KPPSC Junior Clerk (BS-11) English — 20 solved questions.

KPPSC Junior Clerk (BS-11) English Prepositions — Set 2

  1. Question 1

    Q1. Choose the correct preposition in the following sentence: "Many people are imbued ____ national pride."

    • A) Through
    • B) With
    • C) Over
    • D) On

    Answer: With

    Explanation: "Imbued with" is the fixed collocation meaning to be inspired or filled with a quality or feeling.

  2. Question 2

    Q2. Choose the correct preposition. Muslims should not stoop down ______ anyone except before Allah.

    • A) before
    • B) to
    • C) for
    • D) None of these

    Answer: to

    Explanation: The blank is correctly filled with 'to' because this is the standard preposition or word choice in formal English for this construction.

  3. Question 3

    Q3. Choose the correct preposition. He is quick ______ mathematics.

    • A) at
    • B) in
    • C) of
    • D) to

    Answer: at

    Explanation: "Quick at" is the correct preposition collocation for skills or subjects - "quick at mathematics" means mentally fast with numbers.

  4. Question 4

    Q4. Which preposition correctly completes the sentence: We must stoop down ___ ALLAH.

    • A) By
    • B) At
    • C) To
    • D) With

    Answer: To

    Explanation: "Stoop to" is the correct prepositional phrase meaning to lower oneself in rank or dignity toward someone or something.

  5. Question 5

    Q5. He is a very good swimmer. Tell the grammatical status of "swimmer":

    • A) Noun
    • B) Verb
    • C) Adverb
    • D) Preposition

    Answer: Noun

    Explanation: "Swimmer" is a person who swims - the "-er" suffix creates a noun denoting a person who performs an action.

  6. Question 6

    Q6. Choose the correct preposition. She broke ______ tears.

    • A) in
    • B) with
    • C) for
    • D) into

    Answer: into

    Explanation: "Break into tears" is the correct phrasal verb meaning to suddenly begin crying; "into" indicates a change of state.

  7. Question 7

    Q7. Choose the correct part of speech for 'along' in the sentence: 'He is walking along the road.'

    • A) Conjunction
    • B) Adverb
    • C) Preposition
    • D) None of these

    Answer: Preposition

    Explanation: 'Preposition' is grammatically correct and completes the sentence according to standard English usage tested in LAT, USAT, and FPSC papers.

  8. Question 8

    Q8. Which preposition correctly completes the sentence: He should bear ____ my statement.

    • A) With
    • B) At
    • C) In
    • D) To

    Answer: With

    Explanation: "Bear with" is the correct phrasal verb meaning to be patient with or tolerate someone or something.

  9. Question 9

    Q9. Which part of speech can act as an independently complete sentence?

    • A) Interjection
    • B) Preposition
    • C) Conjunction
    • D) None of these

    Answer: Interjection

    Explanation: 'Interjection' is grammatically correct and completes the sentence according to standard English usage tested in LAT, USAT, and FPSC papers.

  10. Question 10

    Q10. Fill in the blank with a suitable preposition: She burst ____ tears.

    • A) from
    • B) into
    • C) to
    • D) None of these

    Answer: into

    Explanation: The blank is correctly filled with 'into' because this is the standard preposition or word choice in formal English for this construction.

  11. Question 11

    Q11. Choose the correct preposition: Please write your name ____ the top of the page.

    • A) On
    • B) At
    • C) In
    • D) Around

    Answer: At

    Explanation: "At the top" is the fixed prepositional phrase used for a specific position on a page or surface, unlike "on" which implies a broader surface.

  12. Question 12

    Q12. Choose the correct preposition to complete the sentence: I am weary ____ you.

    • A) on
    • B) of
    • C) with
    • D) about

    Answer: of

    Explanation: "Weary of" is the standard collocation; "weary of" means tired or bored with someone or something.

  13. Question 13

    Q13. Choose the correct preposition for the sentence: We did not sit under trees ______ the evening.

    • A) of
    • B) at
    • C) in
    • D) on

    Answer: in

    Explanation: "In the evening" is the standard prepositional phrase used for a specific part of the day.

  14. Question 14

    Q14. Which part of speech is used to join two clauses?

    • A) Adjective
    • B) Conjunction
    • C) Adverb
    • D) Preposition

    Answer: Conjunction

    Explanation: A conjunction is the part of speech that connects words, phrases, or clauses together; it is specifically used to join two clauses.

  15. Question 15

    Q15. Choose the correct preposition. The old man is blind ______ one eye.

    • A) to
    • B) in
    • C) of
    • D) by

    Answer: in

    Explanation: The fixed idiomatic expression for partial blindness uses the preposition "in": "blind in one eye" is the standard English construction.

  16. Question 16

    Q16. Find out the word followed by appropriate preposition and fill in the blank space. The defense of the oil installation had been assigned ______ my regiment.

    • A) Assigned to
    • B) Assigned into
    • C) Assigned with
    • D) None of these

    Answer: Assigned to

    Explanation: The blank is correctly filled with 'Assigned to' because this is the standard preposition or word choice in formal English for this construction.

  17. Question 17

    Q17. Fill in the blank with a suitable preposition: She deprived her husband ____ all he had.

    • A) of
    • B) with
    • C) to
    • D) from

    Answer: of

    Explanation: The verb "deprive" takes the preposition "of" to indicate what someone is being denied: "deprive someone of something."

  18. Question 18

    Q18. Fill in the blank with the appropriate preposition: It took me ages to find a space ____ park my car.

    • A) To
    • B) For
    • C) About
    • D) Of

    Answer: To

    Explanation: "A space to do something" uses the infinitive marker "to," indicating purpose - finding a space for the purpose of parking.

  19. Question 19

    Q19. Place the table 'against' the wall. The underlined word is:

    • A) Preposition
    • B) Adverb
    • C) Verb
    • D) Adjective

    Answer: Preposition

    Explanation: "Against" shows the positional relationship between the table and the wall, functioning as a preposition linking a noun to the rest of the sentence.

  20. Question 20

    Q20. Choose the correct preposition: How do I get to the station? Turn left ____ the traffic lights.

    • A) At
    • B) On
    • C) In
    • D) Of

    Answer: At

    Explanation: "At" is the correct preposition used with specific locations or reference points such as traffic lights, bus stops, or corners.

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Choose the correct preposition in the following sentence: "Many people are imbued ____ national pride."