English Grammar Quiz

Grammar Quiz - Prepositions 1

Fill in the blanks with an appropriate preposition. Each question is followed by four suggested answers. Choose the most appropriate one.

Fill in the blanks with an appropriate preposition. Each question is followed by four suggested answers. Choose the most appropriate one.

1. He was deaf ---------------- all our requests.

a) at
b) to
c) with
d) on

2. Regular exercise is beneficial ------------------- health.

a) with
b) for
c) to
d) of

3. Are you conscious ----------------- your responsibility in this matter?

a) about
b) of
c) after
d) on

4. We regret that we cannot comply ----------------- your request.

a) to
b) with
c) at
d) on

5. The Ph.D degree was conferred ---------------------- him at the convocation.

a) at
b) with
c) on
d) for

6. He congratulated her ----------------- her new job.

a) at
b) for
c) on
d) with

7. He is thoroughly conversant ---------------- the problem.

a) about
b) with
c) of
d) around

8. The principal has called ----------------- an explanation from the striking leaders.

a) on
b) for
c) at
d) out

9. I don’t care ----------------- your objections: I have decided to do it.

a) of
b) for
c) after
d) with

10. He fell ---------------- the displeasure of authorities.

a) off
b) after
c) from
d) under

11. A committee was appointed to inquire ------------------- the accident.

a) about
b) into
c) after
d) of

12. I inquired ---------------------- him whether he would come with us.

a) about
b) of
c) into
d) after

13. She insisted ------------------- my leaving the room.

a) of
b) on
c) at
d) with

14. We must guard ----------------- anti-social elements exploiting the students.

a) with
b) for
c) against
d) no preposition

15. She instantly jumped ----------------- the conclusion that I was against her plans.

a) at
b) to
c) on
d) with

16. This is a custom peculiar ------------------- the Nagas.

a) with
b) at
c) to
d) of

17. We partook ---------------- the humble meal provided by the villagers.

a) with
b) of
c) at
d) from

18. It occurred ----------------- me that we should seek his opinion.

a) on
b) with
c) at
d) to

19. We all look ----------------- him for help and guidance.

a) at
b) up to
c) on
d) up

20. We must provide facilities ------------------- recreation.

a) for
b) to
c) with
d) no preposition

21. They are now reconciled ------------------ their lot.

a) with
b) to
c) at
d) of

22. He has great regard ------------------- his parents and elders.

a) of
b) for
c) with
d) at

23. We have run ---------------- kerosene.

a) of
b) off
c) out off
d) out of

24. He is wanting ---------------- manners.

a) of
b) off
c) in
d) with

25. He is worthy ----------------- our reverence and esteem.

a) of
b) on
c) in
d) at

Answers

1. to
2. to
3. of
4. with
5. on
6. on
7. with
8. for
9. for
10. under
11. into
12. of
13. on
14. against
15. to
16. to
17. of
18. to
19. up to
20. for
21. to
22. for
23. out of
24. in
25. of