Preposition Questions - 30 Difficulty Wise MCQs with Solutions

Why is it called a preposition?

The word preposition derives from the Latin words prae- prefix (pre- prefix) ("before") and ponere ("to put"). This refers to the scenario in Latin and Greek (as well as English) in which such words are inserted before their complement (save in Ancient Greek), and are therefore "pre-positioned."

What is a preposition?

A preposition is a word or phrase that appears before a noun, pronoun, or noun phrase to indicate direction, time, place, location, spatial relationships, or to introduce an item. Prepositions include words like "in," "at," "on," "of," and "to."

How to use prepositions?

In the English language, prepositions indicate the relationship of a noun or pronoun to something. When applying a preposition, the subject and verb must come before it, and it must be followed by a noun. Never use a verb after a preposition.

What are the 3 main types of prepositions?

There are three kinds of prepositions, Preposition of time, Preposition of place, Preposition of movement and direction.

What is a post position?

Postpositions are similar to prepositions in English and include terms like "among," "for," "to," and "with."