Preposition | MCQs

Explanation

The word "through" is used to indicate movement from one side or point to another within a space or obstacle,

in this case, through the thick forest.

It implies traversing the forest, going from one end to the other, or navigating within its confines.

Explanation

Beside means بغل میں

Besides means کے علاوہ 

Besides his children, his nephews were also present.

ان کے بچوں کے علاوہ ان کے بھانجے بھی موجود تھے۔

Explanation

Note:- If “possessive adjective” or “a noun with an apostrophe” is used before “home”, “to” or "at" is used before “home” only in case of specific verbs (Not with “arrive” and “reach”.

She arrived at his home means وہ اس کے گھر پہنچی تھی

Explanation

The word accompany is followed by the preposition by.

Accompanied by someone means ہمراہ ہونا

He was accompanied by his father. 

Explanation

اس نے داخل ہونے سے منع کیا تھا

 Entering from

Explanation

Usage of Behind

Behind --- In, to or towards the near or later in time.

Examples:

He followed behind.

The girls were far behind the car.

The train was behind time.

Explanation

You use "in" in this sentence because it refers to a period of time that will pass before something happens.

Explanation

Certain words when used in “Active Voice”  are not followed by any preposition.

“Accompany, affect, consider, compromise, emphasize, resemble, ensure, attack, invade, order, reach, describe, discuss, tell” etc.

I accompanied him.

Explanation

The correct phrase is "afraid of", which is always followed by a noun, pronoun, or gerund (like being dropped).

"Afraid of" is the standard prepositional phrase used to express fear about something.

Explanation

The correct preposition with "paid" when referring to something purchased is "for".

The sentence should be: "I have paid for it."