Test: The Preposition- 1 - Class 7 MCQ

The correct answer is:

d) In

The correct sentence is:
"The tired traveler slept in the shade of the tree."

Explanation:

• "In" is used to indicate being inside or within an area (the shade of the tree).

• "Beside" (a) would mean next to the shade, not under it.

• "On" (b) suggests sleeping on top of something (like a surface).

• "Into" (c) implies movement toward the shade, not a static position.

So, "in" is the most natural and grammatically correct choice.

The preposition "for" is used to indicate the duration of an action.‘For’ is always used to show the duration of the action.

To correctly use the word 'divide', follow it with the preposition 'into'.

• This is because you are separating something into parts or sections.
• Thus, the correct phrase is "divide the circle into four equal parts."

‘Divide’ is always followed by the preposition ‘into’.

The correct preposition to use in this context is 'since.' It is used to indicate the starting point of an action that continues up to the present time.

In this sentence:

• 'since 1990' correctly shows that we have been living here from 1990 until now.

‘Around’ shows that she circled the lake.The word ‘around’ indicates that she circled the lake.

Look for = search; hence here ‘look’ is followed by the preposition ‘for.’

The correct preposition to use with 'suffer' when describing experiencing a condition is 'from.' Therefore, the sentence should read:

• The elderly usually suffer from general weakness.

‘With’ is always used for an instrument (agent, here – blender) used for the action.

To select the correct preposition:

• The phrase is "knock on the door."
• "On" is the appropriate preposition used when referring to hitting or tapping a surface, like a door.

The correct preposition to use after 'jealous' when referring to a person is 'of.'

• This is because 'jealous of' correctly conveys envy or rivalry towards someone.
• This fits the context where Sheila feels envious due to Shital's higher marks.