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Prepositions MCQs

Without immediate repairs, the bridge is ___ risk of collapse.

  • A. in
  • B. at
  • C. on
  • D. under
Explanation:
The phrase is at risk when something is in danger.

The lawyer spoke ___ behalf of the witness.

  • A. on
  • B. in
  • C. at
  • D. with
Explanation:
The phrase "on behalf of" is used when representing someone.

The situation is finally ___ control after yesterday's confusion.

  • A. in
  • B. under
  • C. with
  • D. by
Explanation:
The phrase "under control" indicates a manageable situation.

The factory produces 800 units a day ___ average.

  • A. in
  • B. on
  • C. at
  • D. by
Explanation:
The idiom is on average for a typical amount.

She claimed to be unavailable; ___ fact, she was already in the lobby.

  • A. on
  • B. at
  • C. in
  • D. by
Explanation:
The idiom is, in fact, when correcting or clarifying.

___ first, I thought the call was a prank.

  • A. At
  • B. In
  • C. On
  • D. By
Explanation:
The idiom is "at first," meaning the initial stage.

The manager discussed the proposal ___ detail after lunch.

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

Some actors can still recite Shakespeare ___ heart.

  • A. by
  • B. off
  • C. in
  • D. with
Explanation:
The idiom is by heart for something memorized fully.

The invitation was addressed ___ hand in blue ink.

  • A. by
  • B. in
  • C. on
  • D. with
Explanation:
The idiom "by hand" means something written manually.

I took your charger ___ accident; ours look identical.

  • A. by
  • B. on
  • C. in
  • D. at
Explanation:
The idiom is by accident for an unintended act.