This set of English Grammar Exercises (MCQs) focuses on “Words Followed by Prepositions- Adjectives/Participles Followed by Of/For”.
1. Find out the preposition in the sentence.
He is not afraid of failures.
a) He
b) is not
c) afraid of
d) failures
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Explanation: We know that the word ‘of’ is used as a preposition. But the phrase ‘afraid of’ is used as preposition. The word ‘afraid’ is an adjective, it is used with the preposition to describe the subject ‘He’.
2. Find out the preposition in the sentence.
I am so anxious for his new movie.
a) I
b) am
c) so
d) anxious for
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Explanation: We know that the word ‘for’ is used as a preposition. But the phrase ‘anxious for’ is used as a preposition. The word ‘anxious’ is used as an adjective, it is used with the preposition ‘for’ to describe the subject ‘I’.
3. Find out the preposition in the sentence.
The corrupt bank manager is now liable for his crime.
a) The corrupt
b) bank manager
c) liable for
d) his crime
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Explanation: We know that the word ‘for’ is used as a preposition. The phrase ‘liable for’ is used as a Preposition. The word ‘liable’ is an adjective. It shows the relation between the subject ‘Bank manager’ and the object ‘crime’.
4. Find out the preposition in the sentence.
He is ashamed of his mistake.
a) He
b) is
c) ashamed of
d) his mistake
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Explanation: We know that the word ‘of’ is used as a preposition. The phrase ‘ashamed of’ is used to describe about the guiltiness of someone for his mistake. It shows the relation between the subject ‘He’ and the object ‘Mistake’.
5. Find out the preposition in the sentence.
Are you aware of the pollution in Delhi?
a) Are
b) aware of
c) the pollution
d) Delhi
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Explanation: We know that the word ‘of’ is used as a preposition. The phrase ‘aware of’ is used as a preposition. It is used to question the subject ‘You’ whether he knows about Delhi’s pollution or not.
6. Find out the preposition in the sentence.
Cigarettes are bad for health.
a) Cigarettes
b) are
c) bad for
d) health
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Explanation: We know that the word ‘for’ is used as a preposition. The phrase ‘bad for’ is used as a preposition. The word ‘bad’ is an adjective, it is used to describe about the subject ‘Cigarettes’
7. Find out the preposition in the sentence.
My father is proud of me.
a) My father
b) is
c) proud of
d) me
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Explanation: We know that the word ‘of’ is used as a preposition. The phrase ‘proud of’ is used as a preposition. The word ‘proud’ is an adjective. The phrase describes about the subject ‘My father’.
8. Find out the preposition in the sentence.
He is not responsible for your mistakes.
a) He
b) is not
c) your mistakes
d) responsible for
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Explanation: We know that the word ‘for’ is used as a preposition. The phrase ‘responsible for’ is used as preposition. The word ‘responsible’ is used as an adjective. It is used to describe the subject ‘He’ in the sentence.
9. Find out the preposition in the sentence.
She is capable of doing that work.
a) She
b) capable of
c) doing
d) that work
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Explanation: We know that the word ‘of’ is used as a preposition. The phrase ‘capable of’ is used as a preposition. The word ‘capable’ is used as an adjective. It is used to show the relation between the subject ‘She’ and the object ‘work’.
10. Find out the preposition in the sentence.
They are really sorry for what happened last night.
a) They
b) are really
c) sorry for
d) last night
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Explanation: We know that the word ‘for’ is used as a preposition. The phrase ‘sorry for’ is used as a preposition. The word ‘sorry’ is an adjective which is followed by a preposition ‘for’. The phrase describes about the subject ‘They’.
11. Find out the preposition in the sentence.
I think he is fit for this post.
a) I
b) fit for
c) this
d) post
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Explanation: We know that the word ‘for’ is used as a preposition. The phrase ‘fit for’ is used as a Preposition. The word ‘fit’ is used as an adjective which means suitable for something. The phrase describes about the subject ‘I’.
12. Find out the preposition in the sentence.
He is tired of doing that work.
a) He
b) is
c) tired of
d) that work
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Explanation: We know that the word ‘of’ is used as a preposition. The phrase ‘tired of’ is used as a Preposition. The word ‘tired’ is an adjective. The phrase describes about the subject ‘He’. It shows the relation between the subject ‘He’ and the object ‘work’.
13. Find out the preposition in the sentence.
Eating Leafy vegetables is good for your health.
a) Eating
b) Leafy vegetables
c) is
d) good for
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Explanation: We know that the word ‘for’ is used as a preposition. The phrase ‘good for’ is used as a Preposition. The word ‘good’ is an adjective, it is used to describe the subject ‘Leafy vegetables’
14. Find out the preposition in the sentence.
She is fond of Chocolates.
a) She
b) is
c) fond of
d) Chocolates
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Explanation: We know that the word ‘of’ is used as a preposition. The phrase ‘fond of’ is used as a Preposition. The word ‘fond’ is an adjective, it is used to describe the subject ‘She’.
15. Find out the preposition in the sentence.
Are you prepared for the exam?
a) Are
b) you
c) the exam
d) prepared for
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Explanation: We know that the word ‘for’ is used as a preposition. The phrase ‘prepared for’ is used as a preposition. The word ‘prepared’ is used as an adjective, it is used with the preposition ‘for’ to describe the subject ‘you’.
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