Prepositions | MCQs

Explanation

The phrase "under the shadow of the tree" is commonly used in English to indicate sitting within the shade provided by the tree.

So, the complete sentence is: He sat under the tree's shadow.

Explanation

Do not take any notice of  him means ignore him.

Do not take any notice of  him means نظر انداز کرنا

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Explanation

• The preposition "with" is used to express satisfaction or dissatisfaction about something or someone. 
  
• So the sentence would be: "I am satisfied with his performance."
• میں اس کی کارکردگی سے مطمئن ہوں۔

Explanation

• A fool dog fell into the water.
• ایک بیوقوف کتا پانی میں گر گیا۔
• The dog fell within the water, so we use the "into" preposition.
• The "into" preposition is used in a sentence because they show the dog is within or inside the water.
• Into is a preposition that shows what something is within or inside.

Explanation

"The petrol boat picked up signals of a ship in distress."

• "Distress" is a noun that refers to a state of danger or emergency.

• "Distressed" is an adjective, but it doesn’t fit the grammatical structure of the sentence.

• "Distressing" is a present participle/adjective that refers to something causing distress, but here we need the noun "distress".

Explanation

She assured me of her help.

اس نے مجھے اپنی مدد کا یقین دلایا۔

Here "of" shows that the "help" belongs to "she" (noun).

Explanation

"I laughed at him for making a silly mistake."

• "Laughed at" is the correct phrase used when you are mocking 

• "For" is used to explain the reason for the action (in this case, making a silly mistake).

Explanation

Neha is traveling toward the school

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The preposition to·wards is used in the direction of somewhere

For example, Neha is traveling in the direction (toward) the school

So the option "toward" is the best to keep the meaning of the original sentence

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Explanation

Generally prefer is followed by To.

To is a preposition here.

Prefer means ترجیع دینا

I prefer tea to coffee. 

Explanation

We do not use an article before the names of most cities, including Peshawar.

The sentence is correct as: "Do you still live in Peshawar?"