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Prepositions MCQs

When the alarm sounds, leave the building ___ once.

  • A. at
  • B. in
  • C. on
  • D. by
Explanation:
The idiom is "at once," meaning "immediately."

You should let us know ___ advance if you're vegetarian.

  • A. in
  • B. on
  • C. by
  • D. at
Explanation:
The idiom is in advance for prior notice.

He left the door open ___ purpose to let the cat in.

  • A. on
  • B. by
  • C. for
  • D. with
Explanation:
The idiom is used on purpose for deliberate action.

We discovered the mistake purely ___ chance.

  • A. by
  • B. on
  • C. in
  • D. with
Explanation:
The idiom is by chance for something accidental or unplanned.

Keep your passport close ___ hand when you travel.

  • A. in
  • B. on
  • C. at
  • D. by
Explanation:
The idiom is "at hand," meaning nearby and ready to use.

Only one nurse was ___ duty in the emergency ward.

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

Several coastal villages remain ___ risk during the storm season.

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

She signed the contract ___ behalf of her father.

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

The fire is now ___ control, according to officials.

  • A. in
  • B. under
  • C. with
  • D. by
Explanation:
The expression is under control for a situation being managed successfully.

The buses here arrive every twelve minutes ___ average.

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