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English – Fixed Prepositions – Set 19
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- The test contains 20 questions.
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This free practice set from AndamanJobs has 20 questions to be solved in 10 minutes. Every question is listed below with four options. Open Show answer and explanation under a question to see the correct option and why it is correct. Try the timed test above first, then use this list to revise the questions you got wrong.
- Fill in the blank with the correct preposition:
We should always stick to our decisions otherwise the people will mock _____ _____ us.- A. over
- B. upon
- C. on
- D. at
Show answer and explanation
Answer: D. at
Correct answer: at.
- Fill in the blank with the correct preposition:
I shall take revenge _____ _____ _____ you.- A. from
- B. with
- C. at
- D. on
Show answer and explanation
Answer: A. from
Correct answer: from.
- Fill in the blank with the correct preposition:
I cannot deprive him _____ _____.. his rights.- A. off
- B. form
- C. with
- D. of
Show answer and explanation
Answer: D. of
Correct answer: of.
- Fill in the blank with the correct preposition:
She was compensated _____ _____ _____ the loss of her belongings.- A. against
- B. over
- C. for
- D. at
Show answer and explanation
Answer: C. for
Correct answer: for.
- Fill in the blank with the correct preposition:
Sometimes it is difficult to deal _____ _____.. a problematic child.- A. at
- B. with
- C. in
- D. out
Show answer and explanation
Answer: B. with
Correct answer: with.
- Fill in the blank with the correct preposition:
Ajeet was annoyed _____ _____. his wife.- A. on
- B. at
- C. upon
- D. with
Show answer and explanation
Answer: D. with
Correct answer: with.
- Fill in the blank with the correct preposition:
Do not quarrel _____ _____. your neighbours.- A. against
- B. by
- C. with
- D. from
Show answer and explanation
Answer: C. with
Correct answer: with.
- Fill in the blank with the correct preposition:
The people, who depend _____ _____. others, can never prosper in life.- A. at
- B. upon
- C. on
- D. over
Show answer and explanation
Answer: C. on
Correct answer: on.
- Fill in the blank with the correct preposition:
Your statement is replete _____ _____ contradictions.- A. in
- B. by
- C. with
- D. of
Show answer and explanation
Answer: C. with
Correct answer: with.
- Fill in the blank with the correct preposition:
She smiled _____ _____ my words.- A. at
- B. upon
- C. on
- D. over
Show answer and explanation
Answer: A. at
Correct answer: at.
- Fill in the blank with the correct preposition:
The president will be provided _____.. all the facilities he is entitled to.- A. to
- B. of
- C. by
- D. with
Show answer and explanation
Answer: D. with
Correct sentence: The president will be provided with.. all the facilities he is entitled to.
- Fill in the blank with the correct preposition:
It is difficult for me to part _____ _____.. my belongings.- A. off
- B. From
- C. of
- D. with
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Answer: D. with
Correct answer: with.
- Fill in the blank with the correct preposition:
He was charged _____ _____ _____ murder and brought to trial.- A. of
- B. by
- C. with
- D. for
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Answer: C. with
Correct answer: with.
- Fill in the blank with the correct preposition:
You are trying to drag me _____ a controversy.- A. into
- B. from
- C. for
- D. in
Show answer and explanation
Answer: A. into
Correct sentence: You are trying to drag me into a controversy.
- Fill in the blank with the correct preposition:
l complimented him _____ his brilliant success in the examination.- A. over
- B. to
- C. for
- D. on
Show answer and explanation
Answer: D. on
Correct sentence: l complimented him on his brilliant success in the examination.
- Fill in the blank with the correct preposition:
He was heartbroken _____ Mary’s indifference to him.- A. to
- B. for
- C. on
- D. at
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Answer: D. at
Correct sentence: He was heartbroken at Mary’s indifference to him.
- Fill in the blank with the correct preposition:
Translate this passage from English _____ Telugu.- A. in
- B. into
- C. upto
- D. to
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Answer: D. to
Correct sentence: Translate this passage from English to Telugu.
- Fill in the blank with the correct preposition:
This accommodation is not adequate _____ the needs of our family.- A. upto
- B. for
- C. on
- D. to
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Answer: B. for
Correct sentence: This accommodation is not adequate for the needs of our family.
- Fill in the blank with the correct preposition:
I challenged him _____ a game of chess.- A. against
- B. for
- C. on
- D. to
Show answer and explanation
Answer: D. to
Correct sentence: I challenged him to a game of chess.
- Fill in the blank with the correct preposition:
I saw my friend leaning _____ a lamp-post with a cigarette between his lips.- A. over
- B. upon
- C. on
- D. against
Show answer and explanation
Answer: D. against
Correct sentence: I saw my friend leaning against a lamp-post with a cigarette between his lips.