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Prepositions MCQs

The witness described the suspect ___ detail.

  • A. in
  • B. on
  • C. with
  • D. by
Explanation:
The idiom is explained in detail for a full description.

He knows the multiplication tables ___ heart.

  • A. by
  • B. off
  • C. in
  • D. from
Explanation:
The idiom is by heart for complete memorization.

The note on the parcel said "Delivered ___ hand."

  • A. by
  • B. in
  • C. on
  • D. with
Explanation:
The idiom is by hand for direct manual delivery.

She called me by my sister's name ___ accident.

  • A. by
  • B. on
  • C. in
  • D. at
Explanation:
The idiom is by accident for something unintentional.

Report the leak to maintenance ___ once.

  • A. at
  • B. in
  • C. on
  • D. by
Explanation:
The idiom is at once for immediate action.

The hotel asks guests to pay ___ advance for airport transfers.

  • A. in
  • B. on
  • C. by
  • D. at
Explanation:
The idiom "in advance" means payment made beforehand.

He knocked on the window ___ purpose to wake us up.

  • A. on
  • B. by
  • C. for
  • D. with
Explanation:
The idiom is used intentionally for an intentional action.

We found this tiny café ___ chance while walking through the old quarter.

  • A. by
  • B. on
  • C. in
  • D. with
Explanation:
The idiom is by chance for a random discovery.

An adult should always be close ___ hand near the pool.

  • A. in
  • B. on
  • C. at
  • D. by
Explanation:
The idiom is at hand for something nearby and ready.

A senior officer is ___ duty tonight.

  • A. at
  • B. in
  • C. on
  • D. under
Explanation:
The phrase is on duty for someone currently assigned to work.