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English – Fixed Prepositions – Set 20
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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:
He is in the habit of finding fault _____ other’s works.- A. for
- B. of
- C. in
- D. with
Show answer and explanation
Answer: D. with
Correct sentence: He is in the habit of finding fault with other’s works.
- Fill in the blank with the correct preposition:
The college term will end _____ a month.- A. with
- B. about
- C. in
- D. from
Show answer and explanation
Answer: C. in
Correct sentence: The college term will end in a month.
- Fill in the blank with the correct preposition:
They wanted advice _____ how they could procure funds for their new business.- A. to
- B. on
- C. for
- D. about
Show answer and explanation
Answer: B. on
Correct sentence: They wanted advice on how they could procure funds for their new business.
- Fill in the blank with the correct preposition:
There is already opposition _____ the government’s industrial policy.- A. towards
- B. from
- C. to
- D. for
Show answer and explanation
Answer: C. to
Correct sentence: There is already opposition to the government’s industrial policy.
- Fill in the blank with the correct preposition:
In an election, those in power should feel obliged to compete _____ their opponents on equal terms.- A. against
- B. towards
- C. on
- D. with
Show answer and explanation
Answer: D. with
Correct sentence: In an election, those in power should feel obliged to compete with their opponents on equal terms.
- Fill in the blank with the correct preposition:
The work on this project has been seriously set _____.- A. off
- B. of
- C. about
- D. on
Show answer and explanation
Answer: C. about
Correct sentence: The work on this project has been seriously set about.
- Fill in the blank with the correct preposition:
This house is too expensive to keep _____.- A. to
- B. at
- C. off
- D. up
Show answer and explanation
Answer: D. up
Correct sentence: This house is too expensive to keep up.
- Fill in the blank with the correct preposition:
Gandhiji was dearer _____ all.- A. to
- B. since
- C. from
- D. for
Show answer and explanation
Answer: A. to
Correct sentence: Gandhiji was dearer to all.
- Fill in the blank with the correct preposition:
A girl with blue eyes has just gone _____ the door.- A. in
- B. besides
- C. off
- D. through
Show answer and explanation
Answer: D. through
Correct sentence: A girl with blue eyes has just gone through the door.
- Fill in the blank with the correct preposition:
He genius borders _____ lunacy.- A. to
- B. about
- C. on
- D. upto
Show answer and explanation
Answer: C. on
Correct sentence: He genius borders on lunacy.
- Fill in the blank with the correct preposition:
Ravi is married _____ a cousin of mine.- A. along with
- B. to
- C. with
- D. off
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Answer: B. to
Correct sentence: Ravi is married to a cousin of mine.
- Fill in the blank with the correct preposition:
When I parted _____ my mother, there were tears in my eyes.- A. with
- B. from
- C. of
- D. off
Show answer and explanation
Answer: B. from
Correct sentence: When I parted from my mother, there were tears in my eyes.
- Fill in the blank with the correct preposition:
Conversation was carried on _____ whispers.- A. in
- B. with
- C. by
- D. away
Show answer and explanation
Answer: A. in
Correct sentence: Conversation was carried on in whispers.
- Fill in the blank with the correct preposition:
He gave an order _____ a cup of coffee.- A. for
- B. of
- C. on
- D. about
Show answer and explanation
Answer: A. for
Correct sentence: He gave an order for a cup of coffee.
- Fill in the blank with the correct preposition:
My mother is afflicted _____ pain in the joints.- A. of
- B. for
- C. at
- D. with
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Answer: D. with
Correct sentence: My mother is afflicted with pain in the joints.
- Fill in the blank with the correct preposition:
With your help, I could tide _____ my difficulties.- A. against
- B. off
- C. away
- D. over
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Answer: D. over
Correct sentence: With your help, I could tide over my difficulties.
- Fill in the blank with the correct preposition:
The minister will be requested to give _____ the prizes to the winners.- A. in
- B. off
- C. away
- D. no preposition
Show answer and explanation
Answer: C. away
Correct sentence: The minister will be requested to give away the prizes to the winners.
- Fill in the blank with the correct preposition:
She said that she was feeling sick _____ heart.- A. of
- B. to
- C. in
- D. at
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Answer: D. at
Correct sentence: She said that she was feeling sick at heart.
- Fill in the blank with the correct preposition:
Those who count _____ other's help generally lose the game.- A. about
- B. around
- C. above
- D. on
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Answer: D. on
Correct sentence: Those who count on other's help generally lose the game.
- Fill in the blank with the correct preposition:
The lion sprang _____ the cow.- A. over
- B. off
- C. upon
- D. on
Show answer and explanation
Answer: C. upon
Correct sentence: The lion sprang upon the cow.