This set of English Grammar Exercises (MCQs) focuses on “Words Followed by Prepositions – Verb Followed by For/In/On”.
1. Find out the preposition in the sentence.
The movie is based on Gender bias.
a) The movie
b) is
c) based on
d) Gender bias
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Explanation: We know that the word ‘on’ is used as a preposition. But the phrase ‘based on’ is used as preposition. The verb ‘base’ is used with the preposition ‘on’ to describe the subject ‘movie’. It shows the relation between the subject ‘movie’ and the object ‘Gender bias’.
2. Find out the preposition in the sentence.
Many people invest in Mutual funds.
a) Many
b) invest in
c) Mutual
d) funds
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Explanation: We know that the word ‘in’ is a preposition. But the phrase ‘invest in’ is used as a preposition. The verb ‘invest’ is used with the preposition ‘in’ to describe the subject ‘people’. The preposition ‘in’ is generally used to indicate an opinion or belief or while doing something.
3. Find out the preposition in the sentence.
He insisted on taking the money.
a) He
b) insisted on
c) taking
d) the money
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Explanation: We know that the word ‘on’ is a preposition. The phrase ‘insisted on’ is used as a Preposition. The verb ‘insist’ is used with the preposition ‘in’ to describe the relation between the subject ‘He’ and the object ‘money’.
4. Find out the preposition in the sentence.
She is involved in the movie completely.
a) She
b) is
c) involved in
d) the movie
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Explanation: We know that the word ‘in’ is a preposition. The phrase ‘involved in’ is used as a Preposition. It shows the relation between the subject ‘She’ and the object ‘movie’.
5. Find out the preposition in the sentence.
I can pay for the food.
a) I
b) can
c) pay for
d) the food
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Explanation: We know that the word ‘for’ is used as a preposition. The phrase ‘pay for’ is used as a preposition. It is used to describe the relation between the subject ‘I’ and the object ‘food’. In this sentence, the preposition ‘for’ is used to specify something.
6. Find out the preposition in the sentence.
You should not depend on your parents after certain age.
a) You
b) should
c) not
d) depend on
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Explanation: We know that the word ‘on’ is used as a preposition. The phrase ‘depend on’ is used as a preposition. The verb ‘depend’ is used with the preposition ‘on’ to describe about the subject ‘You’.
7. Find out the preposition in the sentence.
Have you participated in the Quiz?
a) Have
b) you
c) participated in
d) the Quiz
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Explanation: We know that the word ‘in’ is used as a preposition. The phrase ‘participated in’ is used as a preposition. The verb ‘participate’ is used with the preposition ‘in’ to describe about the subject ‘you’. The preposition ‘in’ is generally used to indicate a location or an opinion or an activity.
8. Find out the preposition in the sentence.
I have searched for it inside the room.
a) I
b) have
c) inside
d) searched for
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Explanation: We know that the word ‘for’ is used as a preposition. The phrase ‘searched for’ is used as a preposition. The verb ‘search’ is used with the preposition ‘for’ to describe the subject ‘I’ in the sentence.
9. Find out the preposition in the sentence.
Vijay was praised for his work.
a) Vijay
b) praised for
c) his
d) work
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Explanation: We know that the word ‘for’ is used as a preposition. The phrase ‘praised for’ is used as a preposition. The verb ‘praise’ is followed by a preposition ‘for’ to show the relation between the subject ‘Vijay’ and the object ‘work’.
10. Find out the preposition in the sentence.
You should concentrate on your studies.
a) You
b) should
c) concentrate on
d) your studies
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Explanation: We know that the word ‘on’ is a preposition. The phrase ‘concentrate on’ is used as a preposition. The verb ‘concentrate’ is followed by a preposition ‘on’. The phrase describes about the subject ‘You’.
11. Find out the preposition in the sentence.
He does not believe in God.
a) He
b) does
c) not
d) believe in
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Explanation: We know that the word ‘in’ is used as a preposition. The phrase ‘believe in’ is used as a Preposition. The verb ‘believe’ is used with the preposition ‘in’ to describe about the subject ‘He’.
12. Find out the preposition in the sentence.
He should work on his Communication skills.
a) He
b) should
c) work on
d) Communication skills
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Explanation: We know that the word ‘on’ is used as a preposition. The phrase ‘work on’ is used as a Preposition. The verb ‘work’ is used with the preposition ‘on’ to describe about the subject ‘He’. It shows the relation between the subject ‘He’ and the object ‘skills’.
13. Find out the preposition in the sentence.
Could you wait for him to come?
a) Could
b) you
c) him
d) wait for
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Explanation: We know that the word ‘for’ is used as a preposition. The phrase ‘wait for’ is used as a Preposition. The verb ‘wait’ is used with the preposition ‘for’ to describe the subject ‘you’. In this sentence, the preposition ‘for’ is used to indicate a duration of time.
14. Find out the preposition in the sentence.
This doctor is specialized in Heart.
a) This
b) specialized in
c) Heart
d) doctor
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Explanation: We know that the word ‘in’ is used as a preposition. The phrase ‘specialized in’ is used as a Preposition. The verb ‘specialize’ is used with the preposition ‘in’ to describe the subject ‘Doctor’. The preposition ‘in’ is generally used to indicate an opinion or belief or an activity.
15. Find out the preposition in the sentence.
She is punished for her mistake.
a) She
b) is
c) punished for
d) her mistake
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Explanation: We know that the word ‘for’ is used as a preposition. The phrase ‘punished for’ is used as a preposition. The verb ‘punish’ is used with the preposition ‘for’ to describe the subject ‘She’.
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