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Prepositions and Articles MCQs 2026

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  1. Q1 medium

    Choose the correct preposition: He prefers tea ____ coffee

    1. A than
    2. B over
    3. C to
    4. D from
    💡 Explanation:

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

  2. Q2 easy

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

    1. A an
    2. B the
    3. C no article
    4. D a
    💡 Explanation:

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

  3. Q3 easy

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

    1. A a
    2. B an
    3. C the
    4. D no article
    💡 Explanation:

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

  4. Q4 easy

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

    1. A A
    2. B An
    3. C The
    4. D No article
    💡 Explanation:

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

  5. Q5 medium

    Choose the correct article: He is ____ European diplomat

    1. A a
    2. B an
    3. C the
    4. D no article
    💡 Explanation:

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

  6. Q6 medium

    Choose the correct article: We should help ____ poor

    1. A a
    2. B the
    3. C an
    4. D no article
    💡 Explanation:

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

  7. Q7 hard

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

    1. A a
    2. B an
    3. C the
    4. D no article
    💡 Explanation:

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

  8. Q8 medium

    Choose the correct article: He reads ____ Quran daily

    1. A the
    2. B a
    3. C an
    4. D no article
    💡 Explanation:

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

  9. Q9 easy

    Choose the correct article: I bought ____ umbrella yesterday

    1. A a
    2. B the
    3. C an
    4. D no article
    💡 Explanation:

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

  10. Q10 medium

    Choose the correct article: Gold is ____ precious metal

    1. A an
    2. B a
    3. C the
    4. D no article
    💡 Explanation:

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

  11. Q11 easy

    Choose the correct article: ____ United Kingdom is in Europe

    1. A A
    2. B An
    3. C No article
    4. D The
    💡 Explanation:

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

  12. Q12 medium

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

    1. A a
    2. B the
    3. C an
    4. D no article
    💡 Explanation:

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

  13. Q13 medium

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

    1. A a
    2. B an
    3. C the
    4. D no article
    💡 Explanation:

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

  14. Q14 easy

    Choose the correct preposition: I met him ____ Monday morning

    1. A in
    2. B on
    3. C at
    4. D by
    💡 Explanation:

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

  15. Q15 easy

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

    1. A on
    2. B in
    3. C by
    4. D at
    💡 Explanation:

    At is used for exact clock times.

  16. Q16 easy

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

    1. A since
    2. B for
    3. C from
    4. D by
    💡 Explanation:

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

  17. Q17 easy

    Choose the correct preposition: She will return ____ two days

    1. A on
    2. B at
    3. C in
    4. D by
    💡 Explanation:

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

  18. Q18 easy

    Choose the correct preposition: The file is ____ the table

    1. A in
    2. B on
    3. C at
    4. D into
    💡 Explanation:

    On is used when something rests on a surface.

  19. Q19 easy

    Choose the correct preposition: The cat jumped ____ the wall

    1. A under
    2. B through
    3. C into
    4. D over
    💡 Explanation:

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

  20. Q20 medium

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

    1. A between
    2. B among
    3. C into
    4. D with
    💡 Explanation:

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

  21. Q21 medium

    Choose the correct preposition: Distribute the prizes ____ the students

    1. A between
    2. B among
    3. C with
    4. D into
    💡 Explanation:

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

  22. Q22 medium

    Choose the correct preposition: He was accompanied ____ his brother

    1. A with
    2. B from
    3. C by
    4. D to
    💡 Explanation:

    Accompanied by is the standard passive construction meaning went with.

  23. Q23 easy

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

    1. A of
    2. B to
    3. C at
    4. D for
    💡 Explanation:

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

  24. Q24 easy

    Choose the correct preposition: He is good ____ mathematics

    1. A in
    2. B on
    3. C at
    4. D by
    💡 Explanation:

    The standard collocation is good at a subject or activity.

  25. Q25 easy

    Choose the correct preposition: She is fond ____ classical music

    1. A of
    2. B for
    3. C with
    4. D to
    💡 Explanation:

    Fond is followed by of when expressing liking for something.

  26. Q26 medium

    Choose the correct preposition: The accused was charged ____ theft

    1. A for
    2. B by
    3. C of
    4. D with
    💡 Explanation:

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

  27. Q27 medium

    Choose the correct preposition: He abstained ____ voting

    1. A of
    2. B from
    3. C with
    4. D to
    💡 Explanation:

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

  28. Q28 easy

    Choose the correct preposition: Pakistan is rich ____ natural resources

    1. A in
    2. B with
    3. C for
    4. D at
    💡 Explanation:

    Rich in is the standard collocation for possessing abundant resources.

  29. Q29 easy

    Choose the correct article: He is ____ honest officer

    1. A an
    2. B a
    3. C the
    4. D no article
    💡 Explanation:

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

  30. Q30 medium

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

    1. A with
    2. B at
    3. C for
    4. D by
    💡 Explanation:

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

  31. Q31 easy

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

    1. A at
    2. B for
    3. C into
    4. D to
    💡 Explanation:

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

  32. Q32 medium

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

    1. A than
    2. B to
    3. C from
    4. D over
    💡 Explanation:

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

  33. Q33 easy

    Choose the correct preposition: I congratulated him ____ his success

    1. A on
    2. B for
    3. C at
    4. D with
    💡 Explanation:

    Congratulate someone on something is the standard pattern.

  34. Q34 easy

    Choose the correct preposition: The committee consists ____ five members

    1. A with
    2. B from
    3. C of
    4. D in
    💡 Explanation:

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

  35. Q35 easy

    Choose the correct preposition: He is suffering ____ fever

    1. A by
    2. B of
    3. C with
    4. D from
    💡 Explanation:

    Suffer from is used for illnesses and medical conditions.

  36. Q36 medium

    Choose the correct preposition: She has great confidence ____ herself

    1. A in
    2. B on
    3. C at
    4. D with
    💡 Explanation:

    Confidence in someone or oneself is the correct collocation.

  37. Q37 easy

    Choose the correct preposition: He is eligible ____ the post

    1. A to
    2. B for
    3. C with
    4. D of
    💡 Explanation:

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

  38. Q38 easy

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

    1. A in
    2. B on
    3. C at
    4. D to
    💡 Explanation:

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

  39. Q39 easy

    Choose the correct preposition: Lahore is famous ____ its gardens

    1. A for
    2. B in
    3. C with
    4. D by
    💡 Explanation:

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

  40. Q40 medium

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

    1. A than
    2. B to
    3. C with
    4. D from
    💡 Explanation:

    Different from is the standard formal collocation expected in exams.

  41. Q41 medium

    Choose the correct preposition: He was deprived ____ his rights

    1. A from
    2. B of
    3. C with
    4. D by
    💡 Explanation:

    Deprived of is the correct phrase for being denied something.

  42. Q42 easy

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

    1. A of
    2. B from
    3. C with
    4. D by
    💡 Explanation:

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

  43. Q43 easy

    Choose the correct preposition: The result depends ____ your effort

    1. A at
    2. B of
    3. C on
    4. D with
    💡 Explanation:

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

  44. Q44 easy

    Choose the correct preposition: He apologized ____ his mistake

    1. A at
    2. B of
    3. C with
    4. D for
    💡 Explanation:

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

  45. Q45 easy

    Choose the correct preposition: She is married ____ a doctor

    1. A with
    2. B to
    3. C by
    4. D from
    💡 Explanation:

    Married to is the correct collocation when naming a spouse.

  46. Q46 medium

    Choose the correct preposition: Please comply ____ the rules

    1. A to
    2. B by
    3. C with
    4. D from
    💡 Explanation:

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

  47. Q47 easy

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

    1. A in
    2. B at
    3. C on
    4. D by
    💡 Explanation:

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

  48. Q48 medium

    Choose the correct preposition: The train is bound ____ Multan

    1. A to
    2. B for
    3. C at
    4. D with
    💡 Explanation:

    Bound for means going toward a destination.

  49. Q49 medium

    Choose the correct preposition: He is conscious ____ his duties

    1. A from
    2. B at
    3. C to
    4. D of
    💡 Explanation:

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

  50. Q50 medium

    Choose the correct preposition: The matter is ____ consideration

    1. A in
    2. B on
    3. C under
    4. D at
    💡 Explanation:

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

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