Preposition - Practice Test

[#426] The children wore boots to play . . . . . . . . the snow.

(A) at

(B) in

(C) by

(D) of

Correct Answer

(B) in

[#427] Are not these a disgrace . . . . . . . . the civil authorities.

(A) to

(B) for

(C) on

(D) towards

Correct Answer

(A) to

[#428] Be careful . . . . . . . . what you do.

(A) with

(B) by

(C) in

(D) to

Correct Answer

(D) to

[#429] Bananas are selling . . . . . . . . Rs. 2 per dozen?

(A) on

(B) over

(C) with

(D) at

Correct Answer

(D) at

[#430] The doctor gave me a prescription . . . . . . . . my cough.

(A) for

(B) with

(C) at

(D) to

Correct Answer

(A) for

Explanation

Solution: The correct preposition to use in this sentence is for . The sentence should read: "The doctor gave me a prescription for my cough." This construction indicates the purpose or intended treatment of the prescription, which is for the cough. The other options do not fit contextually: B. "The doctor gave me a prescription with my cough." (Incorrect) C. "The doctor gave me a prescription at my cough." (Incorrect) D. "The doctor gave me a prescription to my cough." (Incorrect)

Preposition - Study Mode

[#426] The children wore boots to play . . . . . . . . the snow.

Correct Answer

[#427] Are not these a disgrace . . . . . . . . the civil authorities.

Correct Answer

[#428] Be careful . . . . . . . . what you do.

Correct Answer

[#429] Bananas are selling . . . . . . . . Rs. 2 per dozen?

Correct Answer

[#430] The doctor gave me a prescription . . . . . . . . my cough.

Correct Answer

Explanation