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English – Fixed Prepositions – Set 2
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- The test contains 20 questions.
- Each question has 4 options, of which only one is correct.
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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:
She’s angry _____ you.- A. To
- B. With
- C. On
- D. For
Show answer and explanation
Answer: B. With
Correct sentence: She’s angry With you.
- Fill in the blank with the correct preposition:
The public were deeply sceptical _____ some of the proposals.- A. in
- B. For
- C. about
- D. From
Show answer and explanation
Answer: C. about
Correct sentence: The public were deeply sceptical about some of the proposals.
- Fill in the blank with the correct preposition:
The same considerations are equally applicable _____ accident claims.- A. on
- B. in
- C. with
- D. to
Show answer and explanation
Answer: D. to
Correct sentence: The same considerations are equally applicable to accident claims.
- Fill in the blank with the correct preposition:
There is no point _____ arguing.- A. on
- B. from
- C. in
- D. over
Show answer and explanation
Answer: C. in
Correct sentence: There is no point in arguing.
- Fill in the blank with the correct preposition:
I was apprised _____ the problems my parents were facing.- A. from
- B. to
- C. with
- D. of
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Answer: D. of
Correct sentence: I was apprised of the problems my parents were facing.
- Fill in the blank with the correct preposition:
We are sensible _____ the difficulties he faces.- A. of
- B. with
- C. at
- D. to
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Answer: A. of
Correct sentence: We are sensible of the difficulties he faces.
- Fill in the blank with the correct preposition:
He was upbraided _____ his slovenly appearance.- A. for
- B. with
- C. of
- D. to
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Answer: A. for
Correct sentence: He was upbraided for his slovenly appearance.
- Fill in the blank with the correct preposition:
He took his brother _____ the hand.- A. with
- B. from
- C. by
- D. on
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Answer: C. by
Correct sentence: He took his brother by the hand.
- Fill in the blank with the correct preposition:
I suspect him _____ stealing the pen.- A. by
- B. on
- C. for
- D. of
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Answer: D. of
Correct sentence: I suspect him of stealing the pen.
- Fill in the blank with the correct preposition:
He got _____ his illness in two weeks.- A. on
- B. by
- C. over
- D. at
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Answer: C. over
Correct sentence: He got over his illness in two weeks.
- Fill in the blank with the correct preposition:
There was no heir _____ the throne.- A. him
- B. to
- C. over
- D. with
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Answer: B. to
Correct sentence: There was no heir to the throne.
- Fill in the blank with the correct preposition:
The wheels of the truck press _____ the road.- A. on
- B. upon
- C. against
- D. over
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Answer: C. against
Correct sentence: The wheels of the truck press against the road.
- Fill in the blank with the correct preposition:
Translate this passage _____ English.- A. to
- B. in
- C. on
- D. into
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Answer: D. into
Correct sentence: Translate this passage into English.
- Fill in the blank with the correct preposition:
He succeeded _____ killing the tiger.- A. with
- B. on
- C. in
- D. of
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Answer: C. in
Correct sentence: He succeeded in killing the tiger.
- Fill in the blank with the correct preposition:
My brother was trembling _____ cold.- A. of
- B. from
- C. with
- D. by
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Answer: C. with
Correct sentence: My brother was trembling with cold.
- Fill in the blank with the correct preposition:
Prime Minister has arrived _____ London.- A. in
- B. from
- C. to
- D. at
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Answer: A. in
Correct sentence: Prime Minister has arrived in London.
- Fill in the blank with the correct preposition:
He is now ashamed _____ his conduct.- A. from
- B. of
- C. at
- D. with
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Answer: B. of
Correct sentence: He is now ashamed of his conduct.
- Fill in the blank with the correct preposition:
I am shy _____ my teacher.- A. with
- B. to
- C. of
- D. from
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Answer: C. of
Correct sentence: I am shy of my teacher.
- Fill in the blank with the correct preposition:
I am not acquainted _____ her father.- A. of
- B. with
- C. at
- D. to
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Answer: B. with
Correct sentence: I am not acquainted with her father.
- Fill in the blank with the correct preposition:
We congratulate you _____ your achievement.- A. at
- B. for
- C. to
- D. on
Show answer and explanation
Answer: D. on
Correct sentence: We congratulate you on your achievement.