Preposition MCQs

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  1. He spoke softly _ he did not want anyone to hear.
    A) because
    B) so that
    C) although
    D) despite
    Answer: B) so that
  2. She stayed home _ she was feeling unwell.
    A) because
    B) although
    C) despite
    D) for
    Answer: A) because
  3. He left the office early _ he had finished his work.
    A) although
    B) since
    C) despite
    D) for
    Answer: B) since
  4. We postponed the trip _ the storm warning.
    A) because of
    B) despite
    C) although
    D) with
    Answer: A) because of
  5. She whispered _ nobody could overhear.
    A) so that
    B) because
    C) despite
    D) although
    Answer: A) so that
  6. He failed the exam _ he did not study enough.
    A) although
    B) because
    C) despite
    D) for
    Answer: B) because
  7. I called him _ I had some urgent news.
    A) although
    B) because
    C) despite
    D) while
    Answer: B) because
  8. They continued walking _ the heavy rain.
    A) despite
    B) although
    C) because of
    D) for
    Answer: A) despite
  9. She smiled _ she was embarrassed.
    A) although
    B) because
    C) despite
    D) for
    Answer: A) although
  10. He was late _ the train was delayed.
    A) because
    B) although
    C) despite
    D) for
    Answer: A) because
  11. We left early _ the movie had already started.
    A) although
    B) because
    C) despite
    D) since
    Answer: D) since
  12. He wore sunglasses _ the sun was bright.
    A) because
    B) although
    C) despite
    D) for
    Answer: A) because
  13. She answered the question confidently _ she was nervous inside.
    A) although
    B) because
    C) despite
    D) for
    Answer: A) although
  14. He works late _ he wants to earn more money.
    A) because
    B) although
    C) despite
    D) so that
    Answer: A) because
  15. I was surprised _ she knew the answer so quickly.
    A) because
    B) that
    C) although
    D) despite
    Answer: B) that
  16. They enjoyed the picnic _ the cloudy sky.
    A) despite
    B) although
    C) because of
    D) for
    Answer: A) despite
  17. She left the room quietly _ nobody noticed.
    A) because
    B) so that
    C) although
    D) despite
    Answer: B) so that
  18. He smiled _ he did not understand the joke.
    A) although
    B) because
    C) despite
    D) for
    Answer: A) although
  19. I bought a jacket _ it was on sale.
    A) because
    B) although
    C) despite
    D) for
    Answer: A) because
  20. She continued practicing piano _ she felt tired.
    A) although
    B) because
    C) despite
    D) so that
    Answer: A) although
  21. They reached the station _ the heavy traffic.
    A) despite
    B) although
    C) because of
    D) for
    Answer: A) despite
  22. He whispered _ the baby would not wake up.
    A) so that
    B) although
    C) despite
    D) because
    Answer: A) so that
  23. She could not attend the meeting _ a prior engagement.
    A) because of
    B) despite
    C) although
    D) for
    Answer: A) because of
  24. He ate the meal quickly _ he was starving.
    A) because
    B) although
    C) despite
    D) so that
    Answer: A) because
  25. They arrived late _ they had started early.
    A) although
    B) despite
    C) because
    D) for
    Answer: B) despite
  26. She practiced hard _ she wanted to win the competition.
    A) because
    B) although
    C) so that
    D) despite
    Answer: C) so that
  27. I stayed awake _ I could finish my work.
    A) so that
    B) although
    C) because
    D) despite
    Answer: A) so that
  28. He looked outside _ it was raining.
    A) although
    B) because
    C) despite
    D) for
    Answer: B) because
  29. They cheered loudly _ their team was losing.
    A) although
    B) because
    C) despite
    D) for
    Answer: C) despite
  30. She left early _ she had another appointment.
    A) because
    B) although
    C) so that
    D) despite
    Answer: A) because
  31. He answered confidently _ he was unsure.
    A) although
    B) because
    C) despite
    D) for
    Answer: A) although
  32. I bought a gift _ it was his birthday.
    A) because
    B) although
    C) despite
    D) for
    Answer: A) because
  33. She studied late into the night _ the exam was tough.
    A) because
    B) although
    C) despite
    D) for
    Answer: B) although
  34. He jogged every morning _ he felt sleepy.
    A) although
    B) because
    C) despite
    D) for
    Answer: A) although
  35. They stayed at home _ the invitation was tempting.
    A) although
    B) because
    C) despite
    D) for
    Answer: A) although
  36. She felt nervous _ the audience was friendly.
    A) although
    B) because
    C) despite
    D) for
    Answer: A) although
  37. I wore a hat _ the sun was scorching.
    A) because
    B) although
    C) despite
    D) for
    Answer: A) because
  38. He continued to work _ the pain in his leg.
    A) despite
    B) although
    C) because
    D) for
    Answer: A) despite
  39. She smiled _ nobody noticed her mistake.
    A) although
    B) because
    C) despite
    D) for
    Answer: A) although
  40. They left early _ the ceremony was still going on.
    A) although
    B) because
    C) despite
    D) for
    Answer: A) although
  41. He read the book _ it was very long.
    A) although
    B) because
    C) despite
    D) for
    Answer: A) although
  42. She stayed calm _ the chaos around her.
    A) despite
    B) although
    C) because
    D) for
    Answer: A) despite
  43. I locked the door _ nobody could enter.
    A) so that
    B) although
    C) because
    D) for
    Answer: A) so that
  44. He wore gloves _ his hands were cold.
    A) because
    B) although
    C) despite
    D) for
    Answer: A) because
  45. She continued speaking _ he interrupted her several times.
    A) although
    B) because
    C) despite
    D) for
    Answer: A) although
  46. They celebrated quietly _ the neighbors were sleeping.
    A) so that
    B) although
    C) because
    D) despite
    Answer: A) so that
  47. I avoided talking to him _ he seemed upset.
    A) because
    B) although
    C) despite
    D) for
    Answer: A) because
  48. He tried his best _ he failed to impress the judge.
    A) although
    B) because
    C) despite
    D) for
    Answer: A) although
  49. She returned home early _ the traffic was clear.
    A) because
    B) although
    C) despite
    D) for
    Answer: A) because
  50. He switched off the lights _ the room was empty.
    A) because
    B) although
    C) so that
    D) despite
    Answer: C) so that
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