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Prepositions and Articles MCQs 2026

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  1. Q1medium

    Choose the correct article: Gold is ____ precious metal

    1. Aan
    2. Ba
    3. Cthe
    4. Dno article
    💡 Explanation:

    A is used before the singular countable noun phrase precious metal.

  2. Q2easy

    Choose the correct article: I bought ____ umbrella yesterday

    1. Aa
    2. Bthe
    3. Can
    4. Dno article
    💡 Explanation:

    Umbrella begins with a vowel sound, so an is the correct article.

  3. Q3medium

    Choose the correct article: He reads ____ Quran daily

    1. Athe
    2. Ba
    3. Can
    4. Dno article
    💡 Explanation:

    Names of holy books usually take the definite article in English usage.

  4. Q4hard

    Choose the correct article: Mount Everest needs ____ before its name

    1. Aa
    2. Ban
    3. Cthe
    4. Dno article
    💡 Explanation:

    Individual mountain names normally take no article, so Mount Everest stands without one.

  5. Q5medium

    Choose the correct article: We should help ____ poor

    1. Aa
    2. Bthe
    3. Can
    4. Dno article
    💡 Explanation:

    The plus an adjective can refer to a whole class of people, as in the poor.

  6. Q6medium

    Choose the correct article: He is ____ European diplomat

    1. Aa
    2. Ban
    3. Cthe
    4. Dno article
    💡 Explanation:

    European begins with a consonant sound like yoo, so a is used.

  7. Q7easy

    Choose the correct article: ____ Indus is the longest river of Pakistan

    1. AA
    2. BAn
    3. CThe
    4. DNo article
    💡 Explanation:

    Names of rivers take the definite article, so The Indus is correct.

  8. Q8easy

    Choose the correct article: It took us ____ hour to reach the station

    1. Aa
    2. Ban
    3. Cthe
    4. Dno article
    💡 Explanation:

    Hour begins with a vowel sound because h is silent, so an is required.

  9. Q9easy

    Choose the correct article: She studies at ____ university in Karachi

    1. Aan
    2. Bthe
    3. Cno article
    4. Da
    💡 Explanation:

    University begins with a consonant sound, so a is the correct indefinite article.

  10. Q10easy

    Choose the correct article: He is ____ honest officer

    1. Aan
    2. Ba
    3. Cthe
    4. Dno article
    💡 Explanation:

    Honest begins with a vowel sound because h is silent, so an is required.

  11. Q11medium

    Choose the correct preposition: The matter is ____ consideration

    1. Ain
    2. Bon
    3. Cunder
    4. Dat
    💡 Explanation:

    Under consideration is the fixed phrase meaning being reviewed or discussed.

  12. Q12medium

    Choose the correct preposition: He is conscious ____ his duties

    1. Afrom
    2. Bat
    3. Cto
    4. Dof
    💡 Explanation:

    Conscious of means aware of something, including responsibilities or duties.

  13. Q13medium

    Choose the correct preposition: The train is bound ____ Multan

    1. Ato
    2. Bfor
    3. Cat
    4. Dwith
    💡 Explanation:

    Bound for means going toward a destination.

  14. Q14easy

    Choose the correct preposition: He was born ____ a small village

    1. Ain
    2. Bat
    3. Con
    4. Dby
    💡 Explanation:

    Born in is used with a village, city, or country as a place of birth.

  15. Q15medium

    Choose the correct preposition: Please comply ____ the rules

    1. Ato
    2. Bby
    3. Cwith
    4. Dfrom
    💡 Explanation:

    Comply with means to obey rules, orders, or requirements.

  16. Q16easy

    Choose the correct preposition: She is married ____ a doctor

    1. Awith
    2. Bto
    3. Cby
    4. Dfrom
    💡 Explanation:

    Married to is the correct collocation when naming a spouse.

  17. Q17easy

    Choose the correct preposition: He apologized ____ his mistake

    1. Aat
    2. Bof
    3. Cwith
    4. Dfor
    💡 Explanation:

    Apologize for is used to state the reason for the apology.

  18. Q18easy

    Choose the correct preposition: The result depends ____ your effort

    1. Aat
    2. Bof
    3. Con
    4. Dwith
    💡 Explanation:

    Depend on is the standard phrasal verb meaning to be determined by something.

  19. Q19easy

    Choose the correct preposition: The child is afraid ____ the dark

    1. Aof
    2. Bfrom
    3. Cwith
    4. Dby
    💡 Explanation:

    Afraid of is the correct expression for fear of a thing or situation.

  20. Q20medium

    Choose the correct preposition: He was deprived ____ his rights

    1. Afrom
    2. Bof
    3. Cwith
    4. Dby
    💡 Explanation:

    Deprived of is the correct phrase for being denied something.

  21. Q21medium

    Choose the correct preposition: This book is different ____ that one

    1. Athan
    2. Bto
    3. Cwith
    4. Dfrom
    💡 Explanation:

    Different from is the standard formal collocation expected in exams.

  22. Q22easy

    Choose the correct preposition: Lahore is famous ____ its gardens

    1. Afor
    2. Bin
    3. Cwith
    4. Dby
    💡 Explanation:

    Famous for identifies the quality or thing that makes a place well known.

  23. Q23easy

    Choose the correct preposition: They arrived ____ the airport at noon

    1. Ain
    2. Bon
    3. Cat
    4. Dto
    💡 Explanation:

    Arrive at is used for a specific point such as an airport or station.

  24. Q24easy

    Choose the correct preposition: He is eligible ____ the post

    1. Ato
    2. Bfor
    3. Cwith
    4. Dof
    💡 Explanation:

    Eligible for is used when a person qualifies for a post or benefit.

  25. Q25medium

    Choose the correct preposition: She has great confidence ____ herself

    1. Ain
    2. Bon
    3. Cat
    4. Dwith
    💡 Explanation:

    Confidence in someone or oneself is the correct collocation.

  26. Q26easy

    Choose the correct preposition: He is suffering ____ fever

    1. Aby
    2. Bof
    3. Cwith
    4. Dfrom
    💡 Explanation:

    Suffer from is used for illnesses and medical conditions.

  27. Q27easy

    Choose the correct preposition: The committee consists ____ five members

    1. Awith
    2. Bfrom
    3. Cof
    4. Din
    💡 Explanation:

    Consist of means to be made up of particular parts or members.

  28. Q28easy

    Choose the correct preposition: I congratulated him ____ his success

    1. Aon
    2. Bfor
    3. Cat
    4. Dwith
    💡 Explanation:

    Congratulate someone on something is the standard pattern.

  29. Q29medium

    Choose the correct preposition: He is senior ____ me in service

    1. Athan
    2. Bto
    3. Cfrom
    4. Dover
    💡 Explanation:

    Senior is followed by to, not than, in standard usage.

  30. Q30easy

    Choose the correct preposition: This road leads ____ the railway station

    1. Aat
    2. Bfor
    3. Cinto
    4. Dto
    💡 Explanation:

    Lead to is the correct phrase when a road goes in the direction of a place.

  31. Q31medium

    Choose the correct preposition: The teacher was annoyed ____ his conduct

    1. Awith
    2. Bat
    3. Cfor
    4. Dby
    💡 Explanation:

    Annoyed at is used for a thing, action, or conduct that causes annoyance.

  32. Q32medium

    Choose the correct preposition: He prefers tea ____ coffee

    1. Athan
    2. Bover
    3. Cto
    4. Dfrom
    💡 Explanation:

    Prefer is followed by to when comparing one choice with another.

  33. Q33easy

    Choose the correct preposition: Pakistan is rich ____ natural resources

    1. Ain
    2. Bwith
    3. Cfor
    4. Dat
    💡 Explanation:

    Rich in is the standard collocation for possessing abundant resources.

  34. Q34medium

    Choose the correct preposition: He abstained ____ voting

    1. Aof
    2. Bfrom
    3. Cwith
    4. Dto
    💡 Explanation:

    Abstain is followed by from when one refrains from an action.

  35. Q35medium

    Choose the correct preposition: The accused was charged ____ theft

    1. Afor
    2. Bby
    3. Cof
    4. Dwith
    💡 Explanation:

    A person is charged with an offence, so with is the correct preposition.

  36. Q36easy

    Choose the correct preposition: She is fond ____ classical music

    1. Aof
    2. Bfor
    3. Cwith
    4. Dto
    💡 Explanation:

    Fond is followed by of when expressing liking for something.

  37. Q37easy

    Choose the correct preposition: He is good ____ mathematics

    1. Ain
    2. Bon
    3. Cat
    4. Dby
    💡 Explanation:

    The standard collocation is good at a subject or activity.

  38. Q38easy

    Choose the correct preposition: The meeting will start ____ 9 a.m.

    1. Aon
    2. Bin
    3. Cby
    4. Dat
    💡 Explanation:

    At is used for exact clock times.

  39. Q39easy

    Choose the correct preposition: He has been working here ____ 2020

    1. Asince
    2. Bfor
    3. Cfrom
    4. Dby
    💡 Explanation:

    Since is used with a starting point in time, such as 2020.

  40. Q40easy

    Choose the correct preposition: She will return ____ two days

    1. Aon
    2. Bat
    3. Cin
    4. Dby
    💡 Explanation:

    In two days means after a period of two days from now.

  41. Q41easy

    Choose the correct preposition: The file is ____ the table

    1. Ain
    2. Bon
    3. Cat
    4. Dinto
    💡 Explanation:

    On is used when something rests on a surface.

  42. Q42easy

    Choose the correct preposition: The cat jumped ____ the wall

    1. Aunder
    2. Bthrough
    3. Cinto
    4. Dover
    💡 Explanation:

    Jumped over means moved from one side to another above the wall.

  43. Q43medium

    Choose the correct preposition: Divide the sweets ____ the two children

    1. Abetween
    2. Bamong
    3. Cinto
    4. Dwith
    💡 Explanation:

    Between is used when the distribution is limited to two persons or things.

  44. Q44medium

    Choose the correct preposition: Distribute the prizes ____ the students

    1. Abetween
    2. Bamong
    3. Cwith
    4. Dinto
    💡 Explanation:

    Among is used for distribution within a group of more than two.

  45. Q45medium

    Choose the correct preposition: He was accompanied ____ his brother

    1. Awith
    2. Bfrom
    3. Cby
    4. Dto
    💡 Explanation:

    Accompanied by is the standard passive construction meaning went with.

  46. Q46easy

    Choose the correct preposition: The manager is responsible ____ staff training

    1. Aof
    2. Bto
    3. Cat
    4. Dfor
    💡 Explanation:

    Responsible for names the duty or area under a person’s charge.

  47. Q47easy

    Choose the correct article: ____ United Kingdom is in Europe

    1. AA
    2. BAn
    3. CNo article
    4. DThe
    💡 Explanation:

    Names of countries with words like Kingdom usually take the definite article.

  48. Q48medium

    Choose the correct article: She is ____ M.A. in English

    1. Aa
    2. Bthe
    3. Can
    4. Dno article
    💡 Explanation:

    M is pronounced with an initial vowel sound, so an is required before M.A.

  49. Q49medium

    Choose the correct article: He is ____ one-eyed man

    1. Aa
    2. Ban
    3. Cthe
    4. Dno article
    💡 Explanation:

    One begins with a consonant sound like w, so a is the correct article.

  50. Q50easy

    Choose the correct preposition: I met him ____ Monday morning

    1. Ain
    2. Bon
    3. Cat
    4. Dby
    💡 Explanation:

    On is used with days and specific day expressions such as Monday morning.

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