Preposition Verbal MCQs with Answer - Exercise V

Ques 1 Preposition

He had a logging ____________ an ice cream after dinner so went out to have one.

A of
B in
C for
D to

'Longing for' is the correct collocation, indicating a strong desire or craving for something.
The other options are incorrect:

  • 'Longing of' is not a valid phrase in this context.
  • 'Longing in' does not make sense grammatically.
  • 'Longing to' would typically be followed by a verb (e.g., "longing to eat ice cream").

Ques 2 Preposition

My business is suffering as we are badly wanting _________ funds.

A on
B about
C into
D in

Ques 3 Preposition

He comforted me by saying that we would surely tide _______ the crises.

A over
B in
C against
D with