Preposition
Q1 . He travelled all …………………… the world when he was eighty years old.
(a) in (b) over
(c) with (d) of
Ans - B
Q2 . Dr. Sharma concluded his Speech ………. stressing on Buddha’s teachings of the importance of charity.
(a) by (b) with
(c) at (d) in
Ans - A
Q3 . Shivaji Maharaj fought ……………………. every kind of aggression.
(a) against (b) to
(c) with (d) at
Ans - A
Q4 . Don’t depend ……………………. others; you must stand on your own feet.
(a) upon (b) on
(c) to (d) for
Ans - B
Q5 . Our life promises a lot ……………………………….. pleasure and we must learn to enjoy it.
(a) with (b) for
(c) of (d) at
Ans - C
Q6 . There is something wonderful ……………….. him.
(a) of (b) about
(c) for (d) inside.
Ans - B
Q7 . When will you hand …………………. your assignment?
(a) in (b) back
(c) down (d) into
Ans - A
Q8 . ……………….. you leave now, you will be late.
(a) Until (b) Till
(c) Unless (d) Although
Ans - C
Q9 . .…………….. she is clever, she often makes mistakes.
(a) Despite (b) Since
(c) Although (d) Yet
Ans - C
Q10 . How did these things come ………………?
(a) about (b) into
(c) at (d) down
Ans - A
Q11 . He knows French and German ………………… Russian.
(a) beside (b) besides
(c) aside (d) except
Ans - B
Q12 . The Prime Minister of England called ……………….. the President of America.
(a) in (b) out
(c) on (d) at
Ans - C
Q13 . He drove from Maharashtra ……………………. Karnataka without stopping to rest.
(a) Is (b) to
(c) into (d) toward
Ans - B
Q14 . I have brought you some books ………………… you to examine.
(a) to (b) for
(c) with (d) over
Ans - B
Q15 . We have talked a lot; now let us ………………………. to work.
(a) get down (b) set off
(c) take off (d) sit up
Ans - A
Q16 . Today students should be reconciled ………………… the way things are changing.
(a) with (b) to
(c) for (d) at
Ans - B
Q17 . Did the boys turn ……………… for football practice?
(a) up (b) on
(c) back (d) in
Ans - A
Q18 . The fireman managed to put ………………………… the fire.
(a) away (b) down
(c) out (d) off
Ans - C
Q19 . The pupil was asked to write ………………. his name on the front page of the exercise book.
(a) back (b) in
(c) down (d) about
Ans - C
Q20 . The teacher found many mistakes in my composition, when she went ……………….. it.
(a) into (b) about
(c) for (d) through
Ans - D
Q21 . The sparrows took no …………………… the bread.
(a) notice of (b) notice about
(c) notice from (d) notice to
Ans - A
Q22 . He shows great ability ……………………… Mathematics.
(a) at (b) for
(c) about (d) in
Ans - D
Q23 . She has been supporting her family ……………………… her husband’s death.
(a) on (b) at
(c)from (d) since
Ans - D
Q24. The telephone kept ………………….. ringing, but no one attended.
(a) off (b) on
(c) up (d) up with
Ans - B
Q25 . She is sad because her father turned …………………….. her request.
(a) up (b) off
(c) out (d) down
Ans - D
Q26 . You should not confide ………………… stranger.
(a)in (b) to
(c) with (d) by
Ans - B
Q27 . Poets have compared this world …………………….. a stage.
(a) with (b) to
(c) by (d)on
Ans - A
Q28. I prevailed ………………………. him to contest the election.
(a) on (b) off
(c) over (d) of
Ans - D
Q29 . The headmaster congratulated Rajan ……………………….. getting the merit scholarship.
(a) for (b) about
(c) with (d) on
Ans - A
Q30 . Smallpox has been eradicated ……………….. India.
(a) in (b) about
(c) within (d) out of
Ans - A
Q31 . Sachin was standing ………………… me.
(a) aside (b) next
(c) beside (d) besides
Ans - C
Q32 . For a child, a blow …………………….. esteem is a terrible thing.
(a) of (b) with
(c) to (d) on
Ans - C
Q33 . The Principal called ……………………… an explanation from the clerks.
(a) on (b) out
(c) for (d) in
Ans - C
Q34 . It is our duty to get …………………………… the truth.
(a) to (b) over
(c) into (d) at
Ans - A
Q35 . A thorough search of the aircraft was carried …………………… in the airport.
(a) out (b) off
(c) on (d) along
Ans - A
Q36 .Discrimination …………………… any form should be avoided.
(a) of (b) by
(c) from (d) in
Ans - A
Q37 . My friend's father died …………………. cancer.
(a) by (b) of
(c) from (d) with
Ans - B
Q38 . His manners …………………. him.
(a) speak of (b) speak out
(c) speak up (d) speak for
Ans - A
Q39 . The aim of education is to ………………………….. the best in students.
(a) bring on (b) bring in
(c) bring about (d) bring out
Ans - D
Q40 . I have known him ……………………….. a long time.
(a) since (b) for
(c) before (d) from
Ans - B
Q1 . Nadheeka was musing …………………. memories of the past.
(a) over (b) about
(c) on (d) from
Ans - A
Q2 . On my return from a long holiday, I had to................. with a lot of work.
(a) catch on (b) catch up
(c) make up (d) take up
Ans - B
Q3 . We must avail ourselves ……… every opportunity that comes in our way.
(a) of (b) on
(c) against (d) to
Ans - A
Q4 . He held ………...... passionately.
(a) on (b) in
(c) off (d) away
Ans - A
Q5 . The teacher gives many examples to ............... the idea contained in the poem.
(a) bring about (b) bring in
(c) bring forth (d) bring out
Ans - A
Q6 . She stood.................. the crowd, quite amazed.
(a) in (b) within
(c) among (d) into
Ans - C
Q7 . He is indifferent alike……………………..praise and blame.
(a) in (b) to
(c) for (d) about
Ans - B
Q8 . King George V’s accession ............ the throne was celebrated with great pomp.
(a) for (b) with
(c) against (d) to
Ans - D
Q9 . We are all very indignant ..................... the injustice done to him.
(a) for (b) of
(c) to (d) at
Ans - D
Q10 . Mr. Obi put his whole life …………………… the work.
(a) on (b) in
(c) into (d) upon
Ans - B
Q11 . She is beautiful ……………………… brave.
(a) but (b) and
(c) yet (d) so
Ans - B
Q12 . Gandhiji will ………………….. in history as one of the greatest men, that ever lived.
(a) go by (b) go on
(c) go down (d) to through
Ans - C
Q13 . Today students should be reconciled ……………………… the way things are changing.
(a) with (b) to
(c) for (d) at
Ans - B
Q14 . The meeting is ……………… because the funds have not arrived.
(a) put in (b) put off
(c) put away (d) put out
Ans - B
Q15 . It took the child a long time to recover ………………the shock.
(a) under (b) from
(c) over (d) about
Ans - B
Q16 . At great length, that night they ............. the feasibility of their plans.
(a) discussed about (b) discussed
(c) discussed regarding (d) discussed on
Ans - B
Q17 . They have had to put …………………… the football match because of snow.
(a) of (b) off
(c) up (d) on
Ans - B
Q18 .I complimented him ……………….. his success in the examination.
(a) at (b) on
(c) about (d) for
Ans - D
Q19 .The dramatist must cater ……………….. the taste of the audience.
(a) to (b) over
(c) into (d) for
Ans - A
Q20 .Suitable steps are taken to bring ………………………. the cost of living.
(a) up (b) over
(c) on (d) down
Ans - D
Q21 . I am satisfied ……………………. innocence.
(a) at (b) with
(c) for (d) of
Ans - B
Q22 . The manager wanted to meet you .......... the theft in the office.
(a) referring to (b) with regard to
(c) with reference to (d) in connection with
Ans - A
Q23 . I absolutely refuse to put …………………….. with that sort of conduct.
(a) up (b) on
(c) off (d) out
Ans - A
Q24 .We will have to atone …………….. our misdeeds.
(a) at (b) on
(c) for (d) with
Ans - C
Q25 .The climate is not conducive …………………….. good health.
(a) with (b) from
(c) in (d) to
Ans - D
Q26 .Many things have happened ………………………. I met you last.
(a) before (b) when
(c) from (d) since
Ans - D
Q27 . I always fall ……………………. old friends in times of need.
(a) over (b) through
(c) back on (d) off
Ans - C
Q28 . The manager needs to hold …………………….. his anger.
(a) on (b) with
(c) down (d) back
Ans - D
Q29 . The girl was very pleased ………………….. herself.
(a) in (b) on
(c) over (d) with
Ans - D
Q30 . Desire …………… self-expression is one of the basic qualities of man.
(a) for (b) on
(c) by (d) over
Ans - A
Q31 .The farmers suffered because the monsoon did not arrive ……………….. time.
(a) at (b) on
(c) by (d) after
Ans - B
Q32 . The bride settled………………… very well in the new environment.
(a) on (b) down
(c) up (d) off
Ans - B
Q33 . Are you really desirous ………………………… visiting Japan?
(a) of (b) in
(c) to (d) about
Ans - A
Q34 . The food that an average Indian eats has been found to be deficient ………… vitamins and proteins.
(a) of (b) from
(c) with (d) in
Ans - D
Q35 . The tribes lived ……………………… customs different from anything the English had ever seen.
(a) on (b) by
(c) off (d) with
Ans - B
Q36 .When he got married he …………………. a life insurance policy.
(a) took up (b) took out
(c) took in (d) took over
Ans - C
Q37 . The child did not approve ………………………… the father's plan.
(a) to (b) by
(c) of (d) with
Ans - C
Q38 . We warned her………………. the danger.
(a) from (b) about
(c) against (d) of
Ans - D
Q39 . We all laughed ………………….the affair.
(a) over (b) about
(c) for (d) on
Ans - B
Q40 . The streets are lighted ……………………. electricity.
(a) with (b) by
(c) on (d) in
Ans - A
1.The artists will arrive ........ an hour.
(a) between (b) along
(c) within (d) before
Ans - C
2.Vivek has a strong resemblance _____ his
grandfather.
(a) about (b) to
(c) with (d) from
Ans - B
3.Eggs are sold __ the dozen.
(a) by (b) in
(c) to (d) at
Ans - A
4.Today computer viruses spread __ a dizzying speed __ way of file downloads.
(a) by; by (b) at; from
(c) at; by (d) in; from
Ans - C
5.We respect you but we don’t agree __ your ideas.
(a) to (b) for
(c) by (d) with
Ans - D
6.It is not easy to distinguish a loyal friend __ a flatterer.
(a) among (b) between
(c) and (d) from
Ans - B
7.The fan was directly __ my head.
(a) on (b) over
(c) at (d) below
Ans - B
8.__ Sunny, two others have qualified for the final round of the quiz.
(a) Along (b) Besides
(c) Between (d) Apart
Ans - B
9.She has inherited her fondness __ tennis from her parents.
(a) to (b) at
(c) for (d) by
Ans - C
10.He was born in a business family and has a natural aptitude __ business.
(a) on (b) at
(c) for (d) to
Ans - C
11.The boy was leaning against the pillar_ hishands his pockets.
(a) with; from (b) with; in
(c) for; into (d) for; in
Ans - B
12.The vibrations from wind instruments ––––– always positive and good –––– your breathing and health.
(a) is, in (b) are; for
(c) were; to (d) was; in
Ans - B
13.Please sign these documents –––– ink so that they can be preserved.
(a) with (b) in
(c) from (d) by
Ans - B
14.It is said that children who learn to use their body, mind and emotions for their own wellbeing, work __ the wellbeing of others.
(a) within (b) into
(c) forwards (d) towards
Ans - D
15.The area is _ close circuit television surveillance.
(a) about (b) over
(c) into (d) under
Ans - D
16.Madhuri is bringing ............... her sister's daughter after the death of the child's parents.
(a) over (b) out
(c) up (d) in
Ans - C
17.Turn the AC _before you leave the office.
(a) out (b) off
(c) down (d) in
Ans - B
18.Throw a stone ___ the fierce cat.
(a) above (b) on
(c) at (d) forward
Ans - C
19.Mr. Jain has been in this college ___ 2000.
(a) for (b) since
(c) of (d) off
Ans - B
20.Anita was musing ___ memories of the past.
(a) on (b) off
(c) for (d) to
Ans - A
21.He is addicted to alcohol and exerts a bad influence ––––– his family.
(a) in (b) about
(c) for (d) on
Ans - D
22.Planets do not have light ––––– their own.
(a) on (b) by
(c) of (d) for
Ans - C
23.There is no information ––––– the company's profit in the report.
(a) about (b) along
(c) among (d) with
Ans - A
24.He is a descendant –––– the Mughal royalty.
(a) for (b) of
(c) in (d) to
Ans - B
25.I congratulated him –––– his promotion.
(a) because of (b) to
(c) due of (d) on
Ans - D
26.The origin of ice-cream dates back –––– nearly half-a-century.
(a) to (b) at
(c) from (d) into
Ans - A
27.Though I am tall, I feel inferior ––––– others.
(a) to (b) than
(c) upon (d) from
Ans - A
28.There was a heated discussion ––––– two members of the club.
(a) among (b) of
(c) in (d) between
Ans - D
29.People tend to turn a blind eye ––––– crime against women.
(a) to (b) at
(c) on (d) in
Ans - A
30.The children ––––– over the property of their father.
(a) quarrelled (b) approved
(c) confiscated (d) enjoyed
Ans - A
31.A babysitter is somebody who looks ––––– other people's children.
(a) for (b) on
(c) over (d) after
Ans - D
32.It wasn't easy, but finally we succeeded ––––– finding a solution to the problem.
(a) of (b) at
(c) in (d) for
Ans - C
33.I'm short –––––– funds at the moment so can I pay you back next week ?
(a) of (b) in
(c) off (d) at
Ans - A
34.The vase broke ––––– pieces when Simran dropped it .
(a) from (b) in
(c) among (d) into
Ans - D
35.She is highly skilled ––––– dealing with difficult customers.
(a) of (b) into
(c) at (d) on
Ans - C
36.They were astonished ––––– his failure in the competition.
(a) in (b) at
(c) on (d) from
Ans - B
37.The little girl protested _ the hypocrisy of her elders.
(a) against (b) apart
(c) along (d) with
Ans - A
38.Tin cans, used for storing food are made _ electroplating tin onto iron.
(a) of (b) with
(c) by (d) to
Ans - A
39.Disputes destroy your happiness and distract you __ your everyday tasks at work and home.
(a) off (b) from
(c) away (d) at
Ans - B
40.Homoeopathic treatment, they say, cuts …………… the need for operation and risk from surgery.
(a) off (b) out
(c) down (d) away
Ans - C
1.He drained what was left ………………………. his drink.
(a) from (b) in
(c) of (d) off
Ans - C
2.Our teacher ……………………. points before the exams.
(a) cleared off (b) cleared away
(c) cleared up (d) cleared out
Ans - C
3.The cart was driven …………………………. bullocks.
(a) with (b) off
(c) to (d) by
Ans - D
4.The old gentleman ……………………. to be a very good friend of my grandfather.
(a) turned in (b) turned over
(c) turned out (d) turned up
Ans - C
5.The Chairman is ill and we’ll have to ………………….. the meeting for a few days.
(a) put on (b) put of
(c) put away (d) put off
Ans - D
6.He is very good ……………… making stories.
(a) in (b) about
(c) at (d) for
Ans - C
7.The monitor takes care …………………. the class ………………………. the absence of the teacher.
(a) in; at (b) of; in
(c) during; in (d) of; for
Ans - B
8.When he saw the fish swimming ……………………………… the river, he was extremely happy.
(a) on (b) besides
(c) in (d) at
Ans - C
9.Books are a great source ………………………… happiness.
(a) of (b) for
(c) into (d) with
Ans - A
10.He spoke …………….. his travels.
(a) of (b) on
(c) about (d) along
Ans - C
11.Why do we always have to submit ……………….. his authority ?
(a) under (b) with
(c) for (d) to
Ans - D
12.The master assured her …………………… success in the examination.
(a) of (b) in
(c) for (d) with
Ans - A
13.My windows look …………………. garden.
(a) upon (b) out
(c) on (d) at
Ans - A
14.The reward was not commensurate ………………. work done by us.
(a) for (b) on
(c) with (d) upon
Ans - C
15.I don’t care ………………….. the expense. I want the party to be a real success.
(a) of (b) with
(c)about (d) at
Ans - C
16.Vinay does not play cricket, and …………………….. does Yeshwant.
(a) so (b) also
(c) either (d) neither
Ans - D
17.They live …………………….. the fifth floor.
(a) in (b) to
(c) on (d) at
Ans - C
18.My cousin will arrive …………………………… Sunday.
(a) in (b) at
(c) the (d) on
Ans - D
19.The boys went inside ……………… room.
(a) of the (b) the
(c) to the (d) of
Ans - B
20.My younger brother is good ………………….. Mathematics.
(a) at (b) into
(c) on (d) with
Ans - A
21.He went ……………………………. sea alone.
(a) in (b) to
(c) into (d) on
Ans - B
22.Everyone in this world is accountable to God …………………………. his actions.
(a) about (b) for
(c) to (d) over
Ans - B
23.A wise man profits ............................ the mistakes of others.
(a) through (b) from
(c) with (d) by
Ans - B
24.Speed is ……………………the essence.
(a) in (b) for
(c) about (d) of
Ans - D
25.He did not qualify …………………….. the job.
(a) for (b) to
(c) against (d) with
Ans - A
26……………. the last ten years we have been victims of abuse.
(a) From (b) For
(c) Before (d) Since
Ans - B
27.The strike has been called ………………………….
(a) of (b) at
(c) off (d) up
Ans - C
28.He is always angry …………………….. children.
(a) with (b) on
(c) over (d) at
Ans - A
29.The chairperson brushed ………………… my suggestion.
(a) out (b) over
(c) aside (d) about
Ans - C
30.Classes are sometimes ................ Thursday.
(A) hold on (B) hold at
(C) held on (D) held at
Ans - C
31.My sister is always true ................
(A) with her words
(B) for her words
(C) to her words
(D) to her word
Ans - D
32.As I have just had a tooth ................, I am not allowed to eat or drink anything for three hours.
(A) broken off
(B) tried on
(C) crossed out
(D) taken out
Ans - D
33.I am proud ............. my heritage.
a) of
b) on
c) in
d) for
Ans - A
34.I need a change. I think I’ll go away ........... a few days.
a) for
b) during
c) while
d) No Preposition Needed
Ans - A
35.You will always be short of money if you live ........ your means.
a) to
b) of
c) o
d) by
Ans - C
36.He acted according .................... my desire.
a) into
b) by
c) to
d) beside
Ans - C
37.Mahesh is now rid ................. all his troubles.
a) along
b) of
c) after
d) for
Ans - B
38.Never quarrel .......... your friends.
a) to
b) with
c) by
d) over
Ans - B
39.It was the first time he had eaten a square meal ........ he had left the village.
a) since
b) for
c) before
d) although
Ans - A
40.The train reached ........ Kolkata main station.
a) in
b) on
c) to
d) at
Ans - D
1.I can’t even think _ travelling _ public bus.
A. of, by
B. off, to
C. by, in
D. of, to
Ans - A
2.The river flows ____ the bridge.
A. Under
B. Along
C. On
D. None of above
Ans - A
3.My sister is bad _ maths.
A. in
B. with
C. at
D. from
Ans - C
4.She has been exempted __ night duty.
A. with
B. for
C. from
D. None of these
Ans - C
5.You must adhere ___ your promise.
A. for
B. with
C. to
D. None of these
Ans - C
6.The whole nation was __ the President?
A. after
B. for
C. farther
D. behind
Ans - D
7.I am just a girl __ a little rock.
A. From
B. With
C. Along
D. None of these
Ans - A
8.Police said they found thirty bodies ___ the wreckage?
A. In
B. between
C. among
D. under
Ans - A
9.The lake is almost 900 feet ___ sea level.
A. Under
B. Below
C. Both
D. None of the above
Ans - B
10.There wasn’t much unity __ the council members
A. Among
B. From
C. For
D. None of the above
Ans - A
11.The meeting was put __ by the Chairman
A. Put under
B. Put off
C. Put inside
D. Put outside
Ans - B
12.How do you feel __ their coming.
A. in
B. of
C. about
D. on
Ans - C
13.He delivered a speech that was not appropriate ____ the event.
A. with
B. to
C. of
D. against
Ans - B
14.She pleaded ____ the King for her husband’s life.
A. to
B. with
C. for
D. at
Ans - B
15.I called __ him but he was very busy in his work.
A. on
B. after
C. at
D. of
Ans - C
16.He is ignorant ___ what he pretends to know?
A. to
B. with
C. on
D. from
Ans - A
17.I have been working hard __ arithmetic?
A. in
B. at
C. on
D. None of these
Ans - C
18.My uncle, who is a businessman, often travels _ air.
A. on
B. in
C. by
D. from
Ans - C
19.My aunt has invited me to her place _ three o’clock this afternoon _ tea.
A. at; for
B. on; to
C. during; so that
D. from; for
Ans - A
20.You can move around the town _ foot as it is not very big.
A. by
B. in
C. on
D. from
Ans - C
21.My parents are going to China _ a holiday _ September.
A. for; in
B. so; that
C. in; at
D. for; during
Ans - A
22.My grandmother died _ 7p.m. _ 12 August 1989.
A. in; on
B. at; in
C. at; on
D. by; during
Ans - C
23.I intend to visit my grandparents _ this weekend.
A. on
B. during
C. by
D. for
Ans - B
24.On hearing the siren. I pulled __ and stopped the car.
A. in
B. off
C. over
D. up
Ans - C
25.There was rapid development __ the post-war years.
A. by
B. among
C. towards
D. during
Ans - D
26.There is widespread unemployment all __ the country.
A. in
B. about
C. over
D. around
Ans - C
27.You can obtain the answer __ adding the date of birth to this figure.
A. in
B. on
C. to
D. by
Ans - D
28.The staff co-operated __ the management to increase productivity.
A. for
B. by
C. to
D. with
Ans - D
29.Many species of insects were wiped ___ when the jungle was cleared.
A. away
B. out
C. of
D. off
Ans - B
30.The local team scored three goals __ the first half of the match.
A. in
B. on
C. for
D. below
Ans - A
31.The island is so small that there are only five houses __ it.
A. in
B. on
C. over
D. around
Ans - B
32.The destiny has destined him __ a high post than he now holds.
A. to
B. on
C. for
D. None of these
Ans - C
33.He looks upset, I think he took the criticism _____ heart?
A. to
B. in
C. about
D. of
Ans - A
34.What is the cause ____ the problem?
A. of
B. on
C. about
D. in
Ans - A
35.I would like to thank you ____ behalf of all of us?
A. of
B. on
C. about
D. in
Ans - B
36.He is jealous ______ her success?
A. of
B. on
C. about
D. in
Ans - A
37.He was accused ______ theft?
A. of
B. in
C. about
D. on
Ans - A
38.What did you make __ the lecture?
A. of
B. in
C. about
D. on
Ans - A
39.Unfortunately, we had to cancel it owing ___ the bad weather?
A. of
B. in
C. about
D. to
Ans - D
40.It was kind ___ you to help?
A. of
B. in
C. about
D. on
Ans - A
1. There is a disturbing nexus……….politics and sports in India.
(A) among
(B) with
(C) by
(D) between
Ans - D
2.Baggage can be covered……….loss or accident during travel.
(A) against
(B) with
(C) along
(D) for
Ans - A
3.Gita kept talking loudly oblivious……….the fact that it was the college library and not the student’s common room.
(A) with
(B) about
(C) for
(D) of
Ans - D
4.After the advice of his father, he was reconciled……….his wife.
(A) to
(B) with
(C) by
(D) in
Ans - A
5.My father gets up everyday……….5 o’clock.
(A) on
(B) at
(C) from
(D) upon
Ans - B
6.His path was beset……….difficulties.
(A) with
(B) within
(C) among
(D) by
Ans - A
7.I have resigned myself……….my fate.
(A) at
(B) with
(C) on
(D) to
Ans - D
8.The train is……….time.
(A) besides
(B) between
(C) behind
(D) by
Ans - C
9.He was struck……….lightning.
(A) by
(B) with
(C) at
(D) from
Ans - A
10.What do you make……….all this ?
(A) with
(B) of
(C) by
(D) for
Ans - B
11.There is the book that you asked__
(A) to
(B) after
(C) for
(D) from
Ans - C
12.He plays cricket……….hockey.
(A) beside
(B) within
(C) after
(D) besides
Ans - D
13.You should start at dawn to reach the station……….time.
(A) upon
(B) by
(C) in
(D) into
Ans - C
14.I am tired……….writing to him.
(A) with
(B) of
(C) by
(D) from
Ans - B
15.There is an exception……….every rule.
(A) for
(B) from
(C) to
(D) in
Ans - C
16.He cut his finger……….a knife.
(A) with
(B) by
(C) from
(D) into
Ans - A
17.Ninety members voted……….favour of the resolution.
(A) in
(B) to
(C) for
(D) from
Ans - A
18.The art exhibition is to be officially opened……….Wednesday……….2 p.m.
(A) on; at
(B) at; on
(C) from; on
(D) on; from
Ans - A
19.All the members of my family go to Church……….every Sunday……….the morning, usually……….nine O’ clock.
(A) on; in; at
(B) in; on; at
(C) on; at; in
(D) at; in; on
Ans - A
20.Last year his mother died……….typhoid ……….the Christmas eve.
(A) of; on
(B) on; of
(C) from; at
(D) at; of
Ans - A
21.Good citizens always abide……….the law.
(A) with
(B) of
(C) by
(D) for
Ans - C
22.He died from want……….medical aid.
(A) with
(B) against
(C) by
(D) of
Ans - D
23.We heard the news _ the radio _ yesterday.
(A) on, no preposition
(B) in, on
(C) with, on
(D) by, over
Ans - A
24.There being no evidence _ him, he was acquitted.
(A) against
(B) to
(C) for
(D) in
Ans - A
25.Everyone laughed _ him.
(A) on
(B) by
(C) at
(D) about
Ans - C
26.Siva has not slept _ yesterday.
(A) on
(B) since
(C) by
(D) through
Ans - B
27.My uncle will visit me _ May.
(A) on
(B) in
(C) at
(D) with
Ans - B
28.I am listening to music _ the radio.
(A) on
(B) of
(C) in
(D) from
Ans - A
29.There is a beautiful bridge _ the Kaveri river.
(A) between
(B) in
(C) through
(D) across
Ans - D
30.His father shouted _ him when he came home late.
(A) at
(B) for
(C) on
(D) over
Ans - A
31.The rules and regulations apply _ all the students.
(A) to
(B) from
(C) for
(D) with
Ans - A
32.Siva stayed with his uncle __ six months.
(A) since
(B) for
(C) in
(D) at
Ans - B
33.The six member women crew broke many stereotypes _ their record setting sail.
(A) but
(B) during
(C) out
(D) about
Ans - B
34.They live _ the same roof.
(A) under
(B) with
(C) over
(D) behind
Ans - A
35.She is acting __ the orders of her boss.
(A) in
(B) with
(C) against
(D) over
Ans - C
36.She depends _ her father for her studies.
(A) in
(B) of
(C) on
(D) to
Ans - C
37.The fox jumped _ the well.
(A) on
(B) into
(C) with
(D) to
Ans - B
38.Do not cry _ split milk.
(A) over
(B) in
(C) on
(D) to
Ans - A
39.Mr. Collins always talks _ himself.
(A) with
(B) to
(C) in
(D) at
Ans - B
40.Our village lies _ two high mountains.
(A) among
(B) in
(C) between
(D) over
Ans - C
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