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English – Fixed Prepositions – Set 30
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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:
Although you have got a well-paid job, yet in my opinion you are not worthy _____ it from any angle.- A. for
- B. of
- C. with
- D. at
Show answer and explanation
Answer: B. of
Correct sentence: Although you have got a well-paid job, yet in my opinion you are not worthy of it from any angle.
- Fill in the blank with the correct preposition:
The decline _____ the price of petrol is now ever so indispensable and it must come down within a week.- A. in
- B. of
- C. from
- D. with
Show answer and explanation
Answer: A. in
Correct sentence: The decline in the price of petrol is now ever so indispensable and it must come down within a week.
- Fill in the blank with the correct preposition:
I know I have committed a blunder and I beg pardon _____ you for what I have done.- A. of
- B. off
- C. in
- D. under
Show answer and explanation
Answer: A. of
Correct sentence: I know I have committed a blunder and I beg pardon of you for what I have done.
- Fill in the blank with the correct preposition:
Whether you accept it or not, you must be ashamed _____ this folly of yours.- A. from
- B. of
- C. with
- D. at
Show answer and explanation
Answer: B. of
Correct sentence: Whether you accept it or not, you must be ashamed of this folly of yours.
- Fill in the blank with the correct preposition:
The court absolved him _____ all the charges.- A. by
- B. with
- C. of
- D. off
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Answer: C. of
Correct sentence: The court absolved him of all the charges.
- Fill in the blank with the correct preposition:
I absolved him _____ his promise- A. from
- B. towards
- C. by
- D. with
Show answer and explanation
Answer: A. from
Correct sentence: I absolved him from his promise
- Fill in the blank with the correct preposition:
He was acquitted _____ all the charges levelled against him.- A. for
- B. off
- C. against
- D. of
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Answer: D. of
Correct sentence: He was acquitted of all the charges levelled against him.
- Fill in the blank with the correct preposition:
She accused me _____ stealing her handbag.- A. with
- B. of
- C. by
- D. off
Show answer and explanation
Answer: B. of
Correct sentence: She accused me of stealing her handbag.
- Fill in the blank with the correct preposition:
I have no access _____ the Prime Minister.- A. to
- B. with
- C. for
- D. off
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Answer: A. to
Correct sentence: I have no access to the Prime Minister.
- Fill in the blank with the correct preposition:
We decided to adhere _____ the rules of the team.- A. off
- B. with
- C. to
- D. for
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Answer: C. to
Correct sentence: We decided to adhere to the rules of the team.
- Fill in the blank with the correct preposition:
Sheetal approved _____ my proposal in no time.- A. with
- B. to
- C. of
- D. for
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Answer: C. of
Correct sentence: Sheetal approved of my proposal in no time.
- Fill in the blank with the correct preposition:
The President has given assent _____ the Bill.- A. off
- B. with
- C. for
- D. to
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Answer: D. to
Correct sentence: The President has given assent to the Bill.
- Fill in the blank with the correct preposition:
I am not acquainted _____ this girl.- A. with
- B. for
- C. to
- D. of
Show answer and explanation
Answer: A. with
Correct sentence: I am not acquainted with this girl.
- Fill in the blank with the correct preposition:
He is addicted _____ alcohol.- A. towards
- B. to
- C. for
- D. in
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Answer: B. to
Correct sentence: He is addicted to alcohol.
- Fill in the blank with the correct preposition:
I am assured _____ his help in need.- A. with
- B. for
- C. to
- D. of
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Answer: D. of
Correct sentence: I am assured of his help in need.
- Fill in the blank with the correct preposition:
Shivani availed herself _____ this opportunity and got success.- A. in
- B. of
- C. for
- D. with
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Answer: B. of
Correct sentence: Shivani availed herself of this opportunity and got success.
- Fill in the blank with the correct preposition:
Keep aloof _____ bad people.- A. for
- B. from
- C. off
- D. in
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Answer: B. from
Correct sentence: Keep aloof from bad people.
- Fill in the blank with the correct preposition:
The child responded to his mother's demands _____ throwing a tantrum.- A. from
- B. with
- C. to
- D. by
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Answer: D. by
Correct sentence: The child responded to his mother's demands by throwing a tantrum.
- Fill in the blank with the correct preposition:
I think she spent the entire afternoon _____ the phone.- A. at
- B. with
- C. in
- D. on
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Answer: D. on
Correct sentence: I think she spent the entire afternoon on the phone.
- Fill in the blank with the correct preposition:
I will wait _____ 6:30, but then I'm going home.- A. until
- B. at
- C. from
- D. in
Show answer and explanation
Answer: A. until
Correct sentence: I will wait until 6:30, but then I'm going home.