Prepositions | MCQs

Explanation

The phrase "acquitted him of the charge" means that the magistrate declared him not guilty of the charge, or that he was cleared of the accusation.

The correct sentence would be:

"The magistrate acquitted him of the charge."

Explanation

The phrase "sat on the committee" is an idiomatic expression that means to be a member of a committee or to participate in its proceedings.

The correct sentence would be:

"Some distinguished teachers sat on the committee which recommended expansion of higher education."

Explanation

"We use 'under' in the sentence 'They live under the same roof'

To indicate that the individuals referred to share the same living space or household.

'Under' in this context conveys the idea of proximity or being in close physical proximity to something

Explanation

We can get triumph over all obstacles

ہم تمام رکاوٹوں پر فتح حاصل کر سکتے ہیں۔

The word "over" is used as a preposition to indicate the spatial or metaphorical position of triumph relative to obstacles. 

Explanation

He gives a lot of contributions to welfare societies

وہ فلاحی معاشروں میں بہت زیادہ تعاون کرتا ہے

In the sentence the word "to" is used as a preposition to indicate the target or recipient of the contributions. 

Explanation

I am indebted to you for your help

میں آپ کی مدد کے لیے آپ کا مقروض ہوں۔

In the sentence the word "to" is used as a preposition to indicate the recipient of the indebtedness.

Explanation

She was envious of her sister's beauty.

اسے اپنی بہن کی خوبصورتی پر رشک آتا تھا۔

the preposition "of" is used because it introduces the object of envy.

Explanation

• The sentence should read: "The package arrived before the expected delivery date."
• This implies that the package arrived earlier than the date that was anticipated or scheduled.

Explanation

Come out of will be the correct word as it means to get out of the bathroom.

Explanation

• "According to folklore, he was killed by strangulation by the Mad King when he protested the new tax".

The correct prepositions are:

• "by" (indicating the agent or perpetrator of the action)
• "by" (indicating the means of killing, i.e., strangulation)