This post presents the complete answer key along with detailed explanations for the 50 MCQs Prepositions Exercise, thoughtfully prepared for students targeting MDCAT and NUMS. Each explanation is based on grammar concepts outlined in the PMDC syllabus and reflects the style of questions frequently seen in MDCAT and NUMS Past Papers. These explanations not only confirm the correct answers but also clarify why each option is right or wrong, helping students strengthen their understanding and avoid common preposition-related mistakes in the actual exam.
Q.1
Correct option: A. On
Explanation: The preposition “on” is used for specific days and dates. Since “15th March” is a specific date, “on” is the correct choice.
Q.2
Correct option: A. Since
Explanation: “Since” is used to indicate the starting point of an action that continues into the present. Here, the action (being at the party) started in January and may still be relevant.
Q.3
Correct option: D. At
Explanation: The phrase “at the end of” is used to refer to a specific point in time, such as the conclusion of the week.
Q.4
Correct option: C. By
Explanation: “By” indicates a deadline, meaning no later than 8 o’clock. This fits the context of returning from the party by a specific time.
Q.5
Correct option: C. By
Explanation: Similar to Q.4, “by” is used to denote a deadline, here implying the children will return home no later than 6 p.m.
Q.6
Correct option: B. At
Explanation: “At” is used for specific events or points in time, such as “the Annual Day.”
Q.7
Correct option: A. Before
Explanation: “Before” indicates that the thief left prior to the police arriving, which matches the sequence of events described.
Q.8
Correct option: C. From, till
Explanation: “From” marks the starting point (first week of March), and “till” marks the endpoint (the 15th) of the examination period.
Q.9
Correct option: D. Of
Explanation: The phrase “take care of” is idiomatic and means to look after or be responsible for something, such as one’s health.
Q.10
Correct option: B. For
Explanation: “For” is used to indicate duration, here meaning “a while” as a period of time.
Q.11
Correct option: A. From
Explanation: The phrase “from door to door” is an idiom meaning to go to every door in succession.
Q.12
Correct option: B. At
Explanation: “At night” is the correct phrase for referring to nighttime in general.
Q.13
Correct option: C. In
Explanation: “In” is used for months, years, or longer periods. Since April is a month, “in” is appropriate.
Q.14
Correct option: B. About
Explanation: “About” means concerning or regarding, which fits the context of knowing something regarding her mother.
Q.15
Correct option: C. In
Explanation: “In” is used to indicate a field or area of expertise, such as “English teaching.”
Q.16
Correct option: D. Of
Explanation: The phrase “boasts of” means to proudly talk about something, here referring to her riches.
Q.17
Correct option: C. In
Explanation: “In” is used for living inside a structure, such as a small hut.
Q.18
Correct option: C. From
Explanation: “Borrow from” is the correct phrase when taking something temporarily from someone.
Q.19
Correct option: C. From
Explanation: The phrase “prevent from” means to stop someone from doing something, which fits the context.
Q.20
Correct option: B. At
Explanation: “Angry at” is used when referring to a specific remark or action, such as Rani’s remarks.
Q.21
Correct option: C. With
Explanation: “Angry with” is used when referring to a person, here indicating anger directed at him.
Q.22
Correct option: A. To
Explanation: “Angry to” is used before a verb (hear) to describe the reaction to an action.
Q.23
Correct option: C. For
Explanation: “Qualified for” means having the necessary skills or requirements for a specific job.
Q.24
Correct option: D. To
Explanation: “Qualified to” is used before a verb (teach) to indicate the ability or permission to perform an action.
Q.25
Correct option: D. Over
Explanation: “Quarrel over” means to argue about a specific issue, here a trivial matter.
Q.26
Correct option: A. Of
Explanation: “Knowledge of” is the correct phrase to indicate awareness or familiarity with something.
Q.27
Correct option: B. To
Explanation: “Sincere to” means being honest or genuine toward someone, here referring to the speaker.
Q.28
Correct option: A. Of
Explanation: “Short of” means lacking something, here indicating a lack of food.
Q.29
Correct option: A. Of
Explanation: “Ashamed of” means feeling embarrassed or guilty about oneself or one’s actions.
Q.30
Correct option: C. From
Explanation: “From” indicates the starting point, here meaning he hurried home after leaving school.
Q.31
Correct option: D. For
Explanation: “Difficult for” is used to indicate the person (me) who finds something hard to do.
Q.32
Correct option: A. On
Explanation: “On the way” means during the journey or route, here while going to the friend’s house.
Q.33
Correct option: D. For
Explanation: “Long for” means to desire or yearn for something, here her father’s arrival.
Q.34
Correct option: C. In
Explanation: “Deals in” means to trade or do business in a particular product, such as cloth.
Q.35
Correct option: D. For
Explanation: “Reputation for” means being known for a specific quality, here honesty.
Q.36
Correct option: A. Of
Explanation: “Free of” means no longer affected by something, here danger.
Q.37
Correct option: D. For
Explanation: “Liking for” means having a preference or fondness for something, such as mathematics.
Q.38
Correct option: D. Of
Explanation: “Proud of” means feeling satisfaction or pleasure in someone’s achievements.
Q.39
Correct option: D. By
Explanation: “By” is used to indicate the source of information, here the time shown on the watch.
Q.40
Correct option: C. About
Explanation: “Talking about” means discussing a specific topic, here the book.
Q.41
Correct option: B. From
Explanation: “Prevent from” means to stop someone from doing something, here going there.
Q.42
Correct option: D. Into
Explanation: “Into” indicates movement toward the inside of something, here the pocket.
Q.43
Correct option: C. In, at
Explanation: “Interested in” shows the subject of interest (chess), while “good at” indicates proficiency in it.
Q.44
Correct option: A. In, for
Explanation: “In” is used for streets, and “for” indicates duration (ten years).
Q.45
Correct option: D. To
Explanation: “Similar to” means resembling or alike, here comparing to the example.
Q.46
Correct option: A. from
Explanation: “Letter from” indicates the sender, here the institute.
Q.47
Correct option: C. to
Explanation: “Going to” indicates intention, here meaning the man did not intend to hurt her.
Q.48
Correct option: D. of
Explanation: “A little bit of” is a phrase meaning a small amount, here referring to research.
Q.49
Correct option: A. up
Explanation: “Come up with” means to think of or devise something, here a way to solve the mystery.
Q.50
Correct option: A. from
Explanation: “Get away from” means to escape or avoid someone, here the robber.
