Preposition - Solved Questions and Answers

Last Updated : 27 Aug, 2025

A preposition is a word that shows the relationship between a noun/pronoun and other elements in a sentence.

Preposition questions and answers are provided below for you to learn and practice.

Directions: Fill in the blanks with appropriate prepositions.

Question 1: The bird perched quietly ______ the old oak tree. (upon/under)

Answer: upon

Explanation:
"Upon" is used to indicate a position on top of something (the tree branch). "Under" would mean beneath the tree, which doesn't fit the context of a bird perching.

Question 2: The children hid ______ the curtains during the game. (behind/above)

Answer: behind

Explanation:
"Behind" means at the back of something (the curtains). "Above" would mean higher than the curtains, which doesn’t make sense for hiding.

Question 3: We found the lost puppy hiding ______ the garden shed. (near/inside)

Answer: inside

Explanation:
"Inside" means within the shed, which fits the idea of a puppy hiding. "Near" would mean close to the shed but not necessarily concealed.

Question 4: The artist carefully painted the mural ______ the school wall. (on/over)

Answer: on

Explanation:
"On" is used for surfaces (the wall). "Over" suggests covering the entire wall or hovering above it, which isn’t the intended meaning here.

Question 5: The hikers passed ______ the narrow mountain path at dawn. (through/across)

Answer: through

Explanation:
"Through" implies movement within a confined space (the path). "Across" suggests moving from one side to another (e.g., a field or bridge), which doesn’t fit a mountain path.

Question 6: The letter was placed ______ the envelope before mailing. (in/onto)

Answer: in

Explanation:
"In" is correct because letters go inside envelopes. "Onto" would mean placed on top of the envelope, which is incorrect.

Question 7: The cat jumped ______ the bookshelf to reach the windowsill. (onto/over)

Answer: onto

Explanation:
"Onto" indicates movement to a surface (the bookshelf). "Over" would mean the cat leaped above the bookshelf, which isn’t the intended meaning.

Question 8: The boat sailed slowly ______ the calm lake at sunset. (across/through)

Answer: across

Explanation:
"Across" means from one side to another on a surface (the lake). "Through" is used for three-dimensional spaces (e.g., a tunnel), which doesn’t apply here.

Question 9: She waited ___ the bus stop for an hour. (at/in)

Answer: at

Explanation:
The preposition "at" is used when referring to specific locations or points, such as a bus stop. "In" is used when talking about enclosed spaces or areas. Since a bus stop is considered a specific point or location, "at" is the appropriate choice.

Question 10:The sweets were distributed ___ all the children at the party. (between/among)

Answer: among

Explanation:
"Among" is used when something is shared with more than two people or things. Since the sweets were given to all the children (more than two), "among" is the correct choice.