Preposition Verbal MCQs with Answer - Exercise I

Ques 1 Preposition

Because of his distrust_________ everyone, he could never gain good friend.

A by
B of
C with
D in

The sentence would be:
"Because of his distrust of everyone, he could never gain a good friend."
Explanation:
The preposition of is used with "distrust" to indicate the object of distrust (e.g., everyone).
This makes of the correct choice.

Ques 2 Preposition

Einstein was awarded the Nobel Prize of his ____________ the theory of relativity.

A inventing
B invention of
C promulgation of
D discovery of

Ques 3 Preposition

The way he is currying favor ________ his rich neighbor is sickening.

A of
B with
C for
D to

Ques 4 Preposition

His tendency to pick up a quarrel __________ petty things lost him a number of friends.

A with
B over
C at
D into

Ques 5 Preposition

The poor women begged __________ bread. We all begged pardon ________ her.

A for, of
B of, for
C to, of
D for, to