Preposition

Assignment 1:
1. We met a lot of people _______ our holiday.
(a) On
(b) In
(c) During
(d) At

2. The country faced a rainfall deficit of eight percent _______ four month long south west monsoon.
(a) During the
(b) At the end of the
(c) For the
(d) After the

3. The conference _______ 9: 30 a.m. with the introductory speech by the minister.
(a) Is to start for
(b) Has been started by
(c) Is to start at
(d) Will be start by

4. Shakespeare lived _______ the reigns of Elizabeth I and James I.

(a) In
(b) Since
(c) During
(d) For

5. _______ I leave office as late as seven o’ clock.

(a) In some evening
(b) Some evenings
(c) On some of the evenings
(d) On some evenings

6. Just _______ He could complete the work to my satisfaction.

(a) In a hour
(b) In an hour’s time
(c) In the time of an hour
(d) In a hour’s time

7. Jameel was instructed to complete the task _______.

(a) Monday
(b) Until Monday
(c) Upto Monday
(d) By Monday

8. Nightclubs are open _______.

(a) Into the night far
(b) Far into the night
(c) Into far night
(d) Far into night

9. Who can prevent you_______ getting married now that you are within age?
(a) In
(b) Of
(c) On
(d) From

10. We will be going to Rome as soon as we can, but we are staying in London _______.
(a) For being some times
(b) As some time being
(c) For the time being
(d) As the time being

11. The farmer suffered because the monsoon did not arrive _______ time.
(a) At
(b) By
(c) On
(d) After

12. She has been supporting her family _______ her husband’s death.
(a) On
(b) At
(c) From
(d) Since

13. The examination will begin _______ Monday.

(a) From
(b) In
(c) At
(d) On
14. My cousin will arrive _______ Sunday.
(a) In
(b) At
(c) The
(d) On

15. I stayed in Mumbai _______ eight years.

(a) For
(b) Since
(c) After
(d) Before

16. Mr. Murugan has been in this college _______ 2010.

(a) For
(b) Since
(c) After
(d) Before

17. I have been waiting _______ Over half an hour.

(a) From
(b) Since
(c) After
(d) Before

18. India was a prosperous country _______ the reign of King Ashoka.
(a) Between
(b) From
(c) While
(d) During

19. The flight will land _______ Six this evening.

(a) On
(b) At
(c) Upon
(d) In

20. She stood _______ the crowd quite amazed.

(a) In
(b) Within
(c) Among
(d) Into
21. She put the letter _______ her pillow.
(a) Below
(b) In
(c) Off
(d) Under

22. Our flat is _______ the second floor of the building.

(a) At
(b) On
(c) In
(d) To

23. He went _______ sea alone.

(a) In
(b) To
(c) Into
(d) On

24. Please make yourself _______ home.

(a) With
(b) At
(c) In
(d) On

25. Keep your dog _______ the flower beds. It may damage the flowers.
(a) Out
(b) From
(c) Beside
(d) Off

26. The brave youth immediately jumped _______ the river to save the drowning child.
(a) In
(b) Into
(c) Inside
(d) To

27. The train is arriving _______ platform number 4.

(a) At
(b) On
(c) Before
(d) Upon
28. The boy swam right _______ the river.
(a) Across
(b) Through
(c) On
(d) Over

29. They live _______ the fifth floor.

(a) In
(b) To
(c) On
(d) At

30. Let us sit down _______ the shade of a tree for some time.
(a) Below
(b) In
(c) Beneath
(d) Inside

31. The photographer rolled a machine _______ the middle _______ the room.
(a) In, off
(b) By, across
(c) Into, of
(d) Above, from

32. The bus _______ fifty passengers fell _______ the river.
(a) Over, on
(b) Of, at
(c) With, into
(d) For, upon

33. My father lives _______ Kondapur, a small village _______ Andhra Pradesh.
(a) At, at
(b) Of, at
(c) With, into
(d) For, upon

34. There is nobody _______ home.

(a) On
(b) Inside
(c) At
(d) In
35. Please write to me _______ this address.
(a) To
(b) On
(c) Upon
(d) At

36. With danger _______ the door, you cannot sit idle.
(a) At
(b) In
(c) Of
(d) Near

37. The boys went inside _______ room.

(a) Of the
(b) The
(c) To the
(d) Of

38. The treasure was hidden _______ a big shore.

(a) On
(b) Underneath
(c) Toward
(d) Off

39. He drove from Maharashtra _______ Karnataka without stopping to rest.

(a) Is
(b) To
(c) Into
(d) Toward

40. You stand a good chance _______ the match.

(a) Of winning
(b) To win
(c) For winning
(d) In winning

41. Can you tell the difference _______ Butter and Margarine?
(a) With
(b) Between
(c) Among
(d) Over
42. King George V’s accession _______ the throne was celebrated with great pomp.
(a) For
(b) With
(c) Against
(d) To

43. Desire _______ self – expression is one of the basic qualities of man.
(a) For
(b) On
(c) By
(d) Over

44. He shows great ability _______ Mathematics.

(a) At
(b) For
(c) About
(d) In

45. For a child, a blow ……. Self – esteem is a terrible thing.

(a) Of
(b) With
(c) To
(d) On

46. Our ancestors had immense difficulty _______ procuring books.

(a) For
(b) Of
(c) In
(d) On

47. I have no experience _______ teaching.

(a) Of
(b) In
(c) To
(d) For

48. Venom is itself a remedy _______ the snake – bite.

(a) Of
(b) For
(c) To
(d) On
49. Sunita always takes pride _______ her beauty.
(a) To
(b) On
(c) To
(d) In

50. He feels a victim _______ the injustice of the corrupt officials.

(a) Of
(b) To
(c) On
(d) By

Answer:
1. (c) 2. (a) 3. (c) 4. (c) 5. (d) 6. (b) 7. (d) 8. (b) 9. (b) 10. (c)
11. (c) 12. (d) 13. (a) 14. (d) 15. (a) 16. (b) 17. (d) 18. (d) 19. (b) 20. (a)
21. (d) 22. (b) 23. (a) 24. (b) 25. (d) 26. (b) 27. (a) 28. (a) 29. (c) 30. (b)
31. (c) 32. (c) 33. (c) 34. (c) 35. (d) 36. (a) 37. (b) 38. (b) 39. (b) 40. (a)
41. (b) 42. (d) 43. (a) 44. (d) 45. (c) 46. (c) 47. (b) 48. (b) 49. (d) 50. (b)

ASSIGNMENT 2:

1. King Asoka’s succession _____ the throne was bloody.

 (a) To
(b) On
(c) With
(d) Over

2. Atul had suspicion _____ the real intention of his friend; so he refused to help him.
(a) About
(b) To
(c) Against
(d) Of

3. Yearning _____ more and more will make you the victim _____ of desire
(a) For, to
(b) To, of
(c) For, of
(d) About, to

4. He feels no regret _____ what he did.

(a) Of
(b) For
(c) To
(d) About

5. A higher voter’s turnout in recent elections is a testimony _____ the fact that the common man is
becoming politically conscious.
(a) To
(b) Of
(c) About
(d) In

6. Mr. Prafful’s nomination _____ the post of president is controversial.

(a) On
(b) For
(c) To
(d) In

7. He has an insight _____ the finer aspects of English grammar.

(a) To
(b) Of
(c) On
 (d) Into

8. Mohan denied having acquaintance _____ the culprit.

(a) On
(b) To
(c) With
(d) Of

9. Co2 is a menace _____ the environment.

(a) Against
(b) To
(c) Of
(d) For

10. Subhash Chandra Bose called for a complete allegiance _____ the country.
(a) With
(b) For
(c) Towards
(d) To

11. You should have a passion _____ your work and a strong hope _____ future.
(a) To, for
(b) For, for
(c) To, of
(d) For, of

12. We should be free from any malice _____ anybody.

(a) Against
(b) Towards
(c) To
(d) For

13. If you are preparing well, there is no cause _____ any worry because hard work is the root because _____
your success.
(a) Of, of
(b) Of, for
(c) For, of
(d) To, of
14. A bad boy takes delight _____ teasing others.
(a) Of
(b) To
(c) Into
(d) In
15. His grandmother took care _____ him every summer.
(a) On
(b) Of
(c) About
(d) At

16. I had a talk _____ my landlord about the rent.

(a) On
(b) To
(c) Over
(d) With

17. She’s already taken care _____ the hotel reservations.

(a) In
(b) About
(c) Of
(d) To

18. Take advantage _____ New York’s vibrant nightlife.

(a) Of
(b) For
(c) At
(d) About

19. Universities in Germany and Denmark will have an input _____ the project.
(a) For
(b) Into
(c) About
(d) At

20. We must eliminate the _____ rich and poor.

(a) Disparity between
(b) Disparity for
(c) Disparity in
(d) Disparity from
21. I think I have no _____ what she does.
(a) Control for
(b) Control with
(c) Control on
(d) Control over
22. Lata Mangenshkar was _____ with a natural talent for music.
(a) Given
(b) Found
(c) Endowed
(d) Entrusted

23. We are all very indignant _____ the injustice done to him.
(a) For
(b) Of
(c) To
(d) At

24. The prisoner was found _____ murder.

(a) Guilty of
(b) Guilty with
(c) Guilty for
(d) Guilty to

25. I am satisfied _____ his innocence.

(a) At
(b) With
(c) For
(d) Of

26. The girl was very pleased _____ herself.

(a) In
(b) On
(c) Over
(d) With

27. Are you really desirous _____ visiting Japan?

(a) Of
(b) In
(c) To
(d) About
28. The food that an average Indian cats has been found to be deficient _____ vitamins and proteins.
(a) Of
(b) From
(c) With
(d) In

29. Srinivas was happy _____ the result.

 (a) About
(b) By
(c) With
(d) Of

30. There is something wonderful _____ him.

(a) Of
(b) About
(c) For
(d) Inside

31. He was sorry _____ late last night.

(a) About coming
(b) To come
(c) To coming
(d) From coming

32. The reward was not commensurate _____ the work done by us.
(a) For
(b) On
(c) With
(d) Upon

33. He is very good _____ making stories.

(a) In
(b) About
(c) At
(d) For

34. I am sorry_____ the mistake.

(a) From
(b) With
(c) For
(d) At
35. He was junior _____ me in college and we have been friends since them.
(a) Than
(b) From
(c) To
(d) With

36. My younger brother is good _____ mathematics.

 (a) At
(b) Into
(c) On
(d) With

37. Regular exercise is conductive _____ health.

(a) In
(b) To
(c) For
(d) Of

38. You are fortunate _____ having an intelligent and obedient son.
(a) For
(b) Of
(c) In
(d) To

39. We are highly disappointed _____ the exam results.

(a) From
(b) In
(c) With
(d) About

40. All of them are surprised _____ her rudeness.

(a) With
(b) Upon
(c) At
(d) On

41. Ms. Daily is angry _____ the students.

(a) At
(b) With
(c) In
(d) For
42. Though she is very much interested _____ singing, she is not good _____ it.
(a) On, in
(b) Of, about
(c) In, at
(d) About, in

43. I’m not very good _____ repairing things.

 (a) For
(b) In
(c) About
(d) At

44. That young lady is very keen _____ cycling.

(a) About
(b) At
(c) Of
(d) On

45. The police were quite sure that the man was guilty _____ robbing the old lady.
(a) Against
(b) Of
(c) About
(d) For

46. Jane is annoyed _____.

(a) On me
(b) With me
(c) Against me
(d) Over me

47. I am not angry _____ you, Paul.

(a) At
(b) on
(c) With
(d) Against

48. He was not a man _____ intelligence.

(a) Absent of
(b) Empty of
(c) Lacking of
(d) Devoid of
49. A plantain is similar _____ a banana.
(a) To
(b) in
(c) of
(d) for

50. Are you accustomed _____ the humidity here?

 (a) Of
(b) To
(c) With
(d) In

ANSWER:
1. (a) 2. (d) 3. (c) 4. (b) 5. (a) 6. (c) 7. (d) 8. (c) 9. (b) 10. (d)
11. (b) 12. (a)13. (c) 14. (d) 15. (b) 16. (d) 17. (c) 18. (a) 19. (a) 20. (a)
21. (d) 22. (c) 23. (d) 24. (a) 25. (b) 26. (d) 27. (a) 28. (d) 29. (c) 30. (b)
31. (b) 32. (c) 33. (c) 34. (c) 35. (c) 36. (a) 37. (b) 38. (b) 39. (c) 40. (c)
41. (b) 42. (c) 43. (d) 44. (d) 45. (b) 46. (b) 47. (c) 48. (d) 49. (a) 50. (b)

ASSIGNMENT 3:

1. Are you addicted _____ coffee?

(a) With
(b) Of
(c) By
(d) To
2. Are you angry _____ me?
(a) At
(b) Of
(c) With
(d) On

3. Are your aware _____ the situation?

(a) With
(b) About
(c) Of
(d) In

4. Are you familiar _____ this situation?

(a) With
(b) To
(c) At
(d) Of

5. Are you interested _____ fold music?

(a) At
(b) With
(c) Into
(d) In

6. Are you nervous _____ your job interview?

(a) About
(b) Of
(c) To
(d) For

7. Are you ready _____ an adventure?

(a) For
(b) To
(c) With
(d) On

8. Be content _____ what you have.

(a) At
(b) By
 (c) In
(d) With

9. Be sure to warn him _____ the danger.

(a) About
(b) Against
(c) To
(d) Of

10. Children are dependent _____ their parents.

(a) At
(b) On
(c) To
(d) Upon

11. Congratulations! We’re so happy _____ you.

(a) Of
(b) At
(c) with
(d) by

12. Deprived _____ water for two days, I became exhausted.

(a) By
(b) Of
(c) Off
(d) From

13. Don’t get so angry _____ such a small thing!

(a) With
(b) At
(c) To
(d) About
14. Everything is clear _____ me now.
(a) Of
(b) To
(c) About
(d) For

15. He seems sure _____ the facts.

(a) About
(b) To
 (c) Of
(d) Towards

16. He was always faithful _____ his wife.

(a) To
(b) In
(c) With
(d) For

17. He was found guilty _____ treason.

(a) In
(b) Of
(c) At
(d) For

18. He’s hungry _____ new challenges.

(a) From
(b) About
(c) For
(d) At

19. He’s jealous _____ his brother’s success.

(a) Of
(b) With
(c) To
(d) Towards

20. He’s kind _____ strangers.

(a) Of
(b) At
(c) To
(d) For
21. He’s still sad_____ losing his job.
(a) About
(b) For
(c) In
(d) At

22. How is your point relevant _____ this discussion?

(a) For
(b) At
 (c) In
(d) To

23. How many times have you been absent _____ class?
(a) Of
(b) From
(c) Off
(d) In

24. I think she’s capable _____ leading the country.

(a) At
(b) To
(c) With
(d) Of

25. I’m curious _____ the way you did this.

(a) In
(b) About
(c) At
(d) For

26. Kentucky is famous _____ its bluegrass.

(a) About
(b) For
(c) At
(d) In

27. Mingle and be friendly _____ everyone.

(a) Of
(b) About
(c) At
(d) With
28. Most people are afraid _____ sharks.
(a) Off
(b) From
(c) For
(d) Of

29. New Yokers are exposed _____ high noise levels.

(a) With
(b) To
 (c) By
(d) In

30. Our neighbors are friendly _____ us.

(a) To
(b) For
(c) With
(d) About

31. Please be polite _____ our guests.

(a) To
(b) With
(c) At
(d) Towards

32. Please don’t be annoyed _____ me.

(a) With
(b) On
(c) Of
(d) At

33. Red wine and chocolate are good _____ you.

(a) About
(b) To
(c) At
(d) For

34. She is crazy _____ women’s basketball.

(a) For
(b) About
(c) To
(d) Towards
35. She is equal _____ him in intelligence.
(a) At
(b) With
(c) Of
(d) To

36. She’s fond _____ ice-cream.

(a) On
(b) At
 (c) Of
(d) About

37. Some small planes are equipped _____ parachutes.

(a) By
(b) To
(c) At
(d) With

38. Thanks for being so good _____ us.

(a) To
(b) At
(c) On
(d) For

39. The CEO claimed to be innocent _____ wrong doing.

(a) In
(b) About
(c) For
(d) Of

40. The mayor is dedicated _____ improving the schools.

(a) At
(b) To
(c) With
(d) In

41. The singer was dressed _____ white.

(a) Into
(b) With
(c) In
(d) For
42. The square was crowded _____ people.
(a) To
(b) With
(c) About
(d) By

43. Their expertise is limited _____ residential real estate.

(a) To
(b) With
(c) About
 (d) By

44. They are confident _____ my judgment.

(a) About
(b) Of
(c) In
(d) With

45. They were responsible _____ the design change.

(a) With
(b) To
(c) At
(d) For

46. They’re committed _____ solving the problem.

(a) To
(b) Towards
(c) In
(d) Into

47. They‘re eager _____ new challenges at work.

(a) For
(b) Of
(c) About
(d) At

48. They’re thirsty _____ knowledge.

(a) For
(b) Of
(c) About
(d) At
49. They‘re excellent _____ predicting the weather.
(a) At
(b) In
(c) About
(d) Into

50. This book is full _____ photographs.

(a) In
(b) Of
(c) To
 (d) With

ANSWERS:
1. (d) 2. (c) 3. (c) 4. (a) 5. (d) 6. (b) 7. (a) 8. (d) 9. (d) 10. (b)
11. (c) 12. (b) 13. (b) 14. (b) 15. (c) 16. (a) 17. (b) 18. (c) 19. (a) 20. (c)
21. (a) 22. (d) 23. (b) 24. (d) 25. (b) 26. (b) 27. (d) 28. (d) 29. (b) 30. (c)
31. (b) 32. (a) 33. (d) 34. (a) 35. (d) 36. (c) 37.(d) 38. (a) 39. (d) 40. (b)
41.(c) 42. (d) 43. (a) 44. (b) 45. (d) 46. (a) 47. (c) 48. (a) 49. (b) 50. (b)

ASSIGNMENT 4:

1. Too much of anything is bad _____ you.

(a) Of
(b) At
(c) About
(d) For

2. Try to be patient _____ your colleagues.

(a) At
(b) To
 (c) With
(d) Towards

3. We’re concerned _____your health.

(a) About
(b) To
(c) At
(d) With

4. We’re confident _____success!

(a) Of
(b) About
(c) To
(d) Over

5. We’re happy_____ her new career.

(a) With
(b) Of
(c) At
(d) By

6. We’re sure_____ the facts.

(a) About
(b) With
(c) Off
(d) Of

7. Why are you angry _____me?

(a) To
(b) With
(c) At
(d) Of

8. Why are your upset _____me?

(a) To
(b) With
(c) For
(d) Of
9. You’re always so nice _____ me.
(a) In
(b) With
(c) For
(d) Of

10. You’re so good _____young children.

(a) At
(b) With
(c) In
(d) About

11. You’re so talented! I’m envious _____you.

(a) At
(b) Of
(c) With
(d) To

12. Your apartment is quite different _____ mine.

(a) With
(b) At
(c) From
(d) To

13. Your country is blessed _____beautiful forests.

(a) At
(b) With
(c) For
(d) By
14. Your keyboard is not connected _____ your computer.
(a) To
(b) With
(c) Into
(d) At

15. Your parents will be proud_____ you.

(a) At
(b) Over
(c) In
(d) Of
16. Her apartment was furnished _____ a bar and stoods.
(a) Into
(b) By
(c) At
(d) With

17. You cannot give any direction since you are not_____ all the facts of the case.
(a) Acquainted with
(b) Acquainted to
(c) Acquainted by
(d) Acquainted for

18. He is _____ making his career in sales.

(a) Committed for
(b) Committed in
(c) Committed with
(d) Committed to

19. She seems_____ bad luck.

(a) Cursed by
(b) Cursed with
(c) Cursed for
(d) Cursed on

20. Sorry, I am not _____ local places.

(a) Conversant to
(b) Conversant in
(c) Conversant with
(d) Conversant into
21. His actions are hardly ____the tall claims he makes.
(a) Compatible with
(b) Compatible to
(c) Compatible with
(d) Compatible on

22. The child is _____ calcium.

(a) Deficient into
(b) Deficient in
(c) Deficient from
(d) Deficient on
23. I am _____ hypocrisy more than anything else.
(a) Averse with
(b) Averse to
(c) Averse in
(d) Averse on

24. When I went his home, I found him absorbed _____ his studies.
(a) With
(b) Into
(c) At
(d) In

25. Locality is abounding _____ anti-social elements.

(a) With
(b) Of
(c) Into
(d) At

26. I am grateful ____ everything you have done and I am also grateful _____ you for helping me with money.
(a) To, for
(b) Of, to
(c) For, towards
(d) For, to

27. He is indifferent alike _____ praises and blame.

(a) In
(b) To
(c) For
(d) About
28. The climate is not conductive _____ good health.
(a) With
(b) From
(c) In
(d) To

29. Everyone in this world is accountable to God _____his actions.

(a) About
(b) For
(c) To
(d) Over
30. She was remarkably accomplished _____ singing and dancing.
(a) In
(b) At
(c) For
(d) Of

31. These murals are typical _____ Tamil Nadu.

(a) On
(b) With
(c) Of
(d) For

32. Is not learning superior _____ wealth?

(a) Than
(b) From
(c) By
(d) To

33. He was very anxious _____ the health of his son.

(a) Over
(b) Of
(c) With
(d) About

34. I congratulate you_____ your success.

(a) For
(b) On
(c) At
(d) In
35. Nadheeka was musing _____ Memories of the past.
(a) Over
(b) About
(c) On
(d) From

36. He held_____ to the books passionately.

(a) On
(b) In
(c) Off
(d) Away
37. Since Elizabeth Barrett Browning’s father never approved ______ Revert Browning, the couple elope to
Italy where they lived and wrote.
(a) Of her to marry
(b) Of her marrying
(c) Off she marrying
(d) On she to marry

38. My friend was required to confirm _____ the traditional ways of her husband’s family.
(a) On
(b) With
(c) To
(d) In

39. Today students should be reconciled _____ the way things are changing.
(a) With
(b) To
(c) For
(d) At

40. Ravi was charged _____ murder.

(a) About
(b) Of
(c) From
(d) With

41. Try to avail yourself _____ every opportunity that comes your way.
(a) On
(b) With
(c) Of
(d) About
42. It took the child a long time to recover_____ the shock.
(a) Under
(b) From
(c) Over
(d) About

43. The dramatist must cater _____ the taste of the audience.
(a) To
(b) Over
(c) For
(d) With

44. We will have to alone _____ our misdeeds.

 (a) At
(b) On
(c) For
(d) With

45. The climate is not conducive _____ good health.

(a) With
(b) From
(c) In
(d) To

46. The bride settled _____very well in the new environment.

(a) On
(b) Down
(c) Up
(d) Off

47. The child did not approve _____ the father’s plan.
(a) To
(b) By
(c) Of
(d) With

48. We warned her _____ the danger.

(a) From
(b) About
(c) Against
(d) Of
49. We all laughed _____the affair.
(a) Over
(b) About
(c) For
(d) On

ANSWER:
1. (d) 2. (c) 3. (a) 4. (a) 5. (a) 6. (d) 7. (b) 8. (b) 9. (a) 10. (a)
11. (d) 12. (c) 13. (b) 14. (a) 15. (d) 16. (d) 17. (a) 18. (d) 19. (b) 20. (c)
21. (a) 22. (b) 23. (b) 24. (d) 25. (a) 26. (d) 27. (b) 28. (d) 29. (b) 30. (a)
31. (c) 32. (d) 33. (d) 34. (b) 35. (c) 36. (a) 37. (b) 38. (c) 39. (b) 40. (d)
 41. (c) 42. (b) 43. (a) 44. (c) 45. (d) 46. (b) 47. (c) 48. (d) 49. (a)

ASSIGNMENT 5:

1. We all hope _____ a better future.

(a) Of
(b) One
(c) For
(d) With

2. Her illness was diagnosed _____ epilepsy.

(a) For
(b) With
(c) At
(d) As
3. You are welcome to partake _____their light refreshment.
(a) In
(b) For
(c) At
(d) Of

4. The chairperson brushed _____mu suggestion.

(a) Out
(b) Over
(c) Aside
(d) About

5. The agenda for the meeting is____ the notice.

(a) Forwarded in
(b) Subscribed to
(c) Enclosed with
(d) Delivered as

6. The pupil was asked to write _____ his name on the front page of the exercise book.
(a) Back
(b) In
(c) Down
(d) About

7. The sparrows took no _____the bread.

(a) Forwarded in
(b) Subscribed to
(c) Enclosed to
(d) Notice to

8. I don’t care _____the expense; I want the party to be a real success.

(a) Of
(b) With
(c) About
(d) At

9. My friend’s father died _____ cancer.

(a) By
(b) Of
 (c) From
(d) With

10. The headmaster congratulated Rajan _____ getting the merit scholarship.
(a) For
(b) About
(c) With
(d) On

11. Smallpox has been eradicated _____ India.

(a) In
(b) From
(c) Within
(d) Out of

12. He assented _____my proposal.

(a) Above
(b) Of
(c) To
(d) With

13. My father _____ home last week.

(a) Made out
(b) Came down
(c) Left off
(d) Went back
14. After the treatment, he was relieved_____ the pain.
(a) From
(b) With
(c) For
(d) Of

15. He complimented her _____ her new dress.

(a) For
(b) Of
(c) On
(d) About

16. Why do we always have to submit _____ his authority?

(a) For
(b) To
 (c) Under
(d) With

17. The master assured her _____ success in the examination.

(a) For
(b) With
(c) Of
(d) In

18. After the initial setback, he reconciled himself _____ his office routine.
(a) To
(b) Into
(c) By
(d) At

19. People should refrain _____ evil deeds.

(a) To do
(b) In doing
(c) Form doing
(d) Doing

20. The ministers assured the flood victims _____all possible high.
(a) To
(b) Of
(c) With
(d) For
21. All clothes were soaked _____Water.
(a) With
(b) Under
(c) In
(d) On

22. Bread is usually made ______ wheat.

(a) Of
(b) From
(c) With
(d) By

23. Tables are usually made ______ wood.

(a) From
(b) Of
 (c) With
(d) By

24. We should not laugh______ physically challenged people.

(a) For
(b) About
(c) At
(d) On

25. Do congratulate him______ his success.

(a) In
(b) On
(c) For
(d) Over

26. She tries to adjust ______ her relations.

(a) So
(b) With
(c) For
(d) At

27. Sheila gained an advantage _____ me.

(a) On
(b) Up
(c) Over
(d) In
28. He climbed _____the tree.
(a) To
(b) Up
(c) Over
(d) In

29. He doesn’t believe _____ helping others.

(a) In
(b) For
(c) With
(d) Of

30. We’ve run _____sugar. Could you buy_____.

(a) Down on; much more
(b) Out of; some more
 (c) Away from; lots more
(d) Off with; many more

31. The pedestrians, who were knocked _____by a car, were admitted _____ the nearby hospital.
(a) Off, in
(b) Down, into
(c) Under, at
(d) Down, to

32. I do not agree _____ you.

(a) Against
(b) In
(c) For
(d) With

33. He is getting married _____Maya.

(a) By
(b) With
(c) To
(d) Only

34. He disapproved _____ her behavior.

(a) For
(b) Of
(c) On
(d) At
35. I cannot do this work now as I have other matters to attend_____.
(a) To
(b) For
(c) On
(d) At

36. The youth should believe _____God.

(a) Upon
(b) In
(c) On
(d) Of

37. He was born ______ India.

(a) Off
(b) In
 (c) Of
(d) Through

38. He was assured by his friends _____ every type of help in any emergency.
(a) With
(b) About
(c) By
(d) Of

39. My India’ by Corbett deals _____the author’s familiarity with and love of India.
(a) At
(b) With
(c) In
(d) Of

40. There are not solitary, free – living creatures’ every form of live is _____ other forms.
(a) Overshadowed by
(b) Segregated from
(c) Dependent on
(d) Parallel to

41. The firm has been dealing _____ luxury goods for more than two decades.
(a) In
(b) With
(c) Out
(d) On
42. A person who _____ on his own effort has the best chance to win.
(a) Makes
(b) Puts
(c) Relies
(d) Runs

43. A person who _____on his own effort has the best chance to win.
(a) Makes
(b) Puts
(c) Relies
(d) Runs

44. Are they really married _____ each other.

(a) For
(b) To
 (c) By
(d) With

45. Are you searching_______ a soul mate?

(a) At
(b) For
(c) In
(d) About

ANSWER:
1. (c) 2. (b) 3. (d) 4. (c) 5. (c) 6. (c) 7. (a) 8. (c) 49. (b) 50. (d)
11. (b) 12. (c) 13. (d) 14. (d) 15. (c) 16. (b) 17. (c) 18. (a) 19. (c) 20. (b)
21. (a) 22. (b) 23. (b) 24. (c) 25. (b) 26. (b) 27. (b) 28. (b) 29. (a) 30. (b)
31. (d) 32. (d) 33. (c) 34. (b) 35. (a) 36. (b) 37. (c) 38. (d) 39. (b) 40. (c)
41.(a) 42. (c) 43. (c) 44. (b) 45. (b)

ASSIGNMENT 6:

1. Could you help me _____these suitcase?

(a) At
(b) In
(c) About
(d) With

2. Do you agree _____me?

(a) About
(b) At
(c) With
(d) Into

3. Does this earring belong____ anyone here?

(a) Of
 (b) Towards
(c) For
(d) To

4. Don’t complain____ the food.

(a) To
(b) About
(c) Of
(d) Against

5. Don’t wait _____the bus; let’s walk!

(a) In
(b) Of
(c) For
(d) Off

6. Have you contributed money _____your local library?

(a) For
(b) To
(c) Into
(d) At

7. Have your ever heard _____ Paris, Texas?

(a) Up
(b) About
(c) With
(d) Of

8. He apologized _____her for his rudeness.

(a) With
(b) For
(c) To
(d) At

9. He arrived _____Thailand yesterday.

(a) Over
(b) In
(c) To
(d) At
10. He complained _____Me about my cat.
(a) Of
(b) At
(c) Against
(d) To

11. He died _____ eating fainted meat.

(a) By
(b) Of
(c) In
(d) From

12. He prefers to focus _____ one task at a time.

(a) Upon
(b) Over
(c) On
(d) At

13. He told the boss _____ the problem.

(a) To
(b) About
(c) Over
(d) At
14. He was accused _____shoplifting.
(a) Off
(b) Of
(c) To
(d) With

15. He was blamed _____causing the accident.

(a) For
(b) Of
(c) At
(d) To

16. He’s looking______ the pretty picture hanging on the wall.

(a) To
(b) For
(c) At
(d) Into
17. He’s really attached _____ her.
(a) By
(b) With
(c) At
(d) To

18. How could you discuss that _____them?

(a) By
(b) Over
(c) About
(d) With

19. How did you dispose____ your old cell phone?

(a) At
(b) Off
(c) For
(d) Of

20. I always dreamed____ owning my own business.

(a) For
(b) Of
(c) To
(d) At
21. I borrowed Rs2000 _____a friend of mine.
(a) From
(b) With
(c) To
(d) Without

22. I can’t believe how fast he recovered _____Cancer!

(a) About
(b) Of
(c) From
(d) Off

23. I don’t care _____your past; what matter is now.

(a) Into
(b) Of
(c) For
(d) At
24. I dreamed _____my project last night.
(a) Of
(b) About
(c) On
(d) At

25. I excused him____ being late.

(a) On
(b) For
(c) About
(d) At

26. I feel I can confide _____you.

(a) At
(b) In
(c) Into
(d) With

27. I heard _____ your new apartment.

(a) At
(b) Off
(c) Of
(d) About
28. I look forward _____ seeing you.
(a) At
(b) Off
(c) Of
(d) About

29. I need to confer _____ you today on several issues.

(a) To
(b) On
(c) With
(d) At

30. I talked _____My boss about a raise.

(a) To
(b) About
(c) Over
(d) With
31. I was prohibited _____ entering my old building.
(a) In
(b) At
(c) For
(d) From

32. I will rely _____ my wife to plan the menu.

(a) Over
(b) On
(c) In
(d) At

33. I wonder_____ that.

(a) Of
(b) At
(c) To
(d) About

34. I’d like to respond _____ your question.

(a) At
(b) To
(c) On
(d) For
35. I’ll ask her _____ some help.
(a) About
(b) Of
(c) For
(d) At

36. I’ll introduce you _____ my family.

(a) At
(b) With
(c) To
(d) In

37. I’ll probably vote _____ her.

(a) At
(b) On
(c) About
(d) For

38. I’ll speak to him _____ the noise.

 (a) About
(b) Against
(c) Of
(d) At

39. I’m heading _____So who; want to join me?

(a) At
(b) To
(c) On
(d) For

40. I’m not going to argue _____ your over money.

(a) On
(b) With
(c) At
(d) About

41. I’m related _____ Him.

(a) With
(b) Of
(c) To
(d) At
42. As she became tired, errors began to____ her work.
(a) Creep with
(b) Creep into
(c) Creep off
(d) Creep up

43. He wanted to _____ his colleagues before reaching a decision.

(a) Confer with
(b) Confer to
(c) Confer in
(d) Confer upon

44. This boy was _____ of cheating in the examination.

(a) Condemned
(b) Accused
(c) Charged
(d) Punished

45. The patient is _____ of stomach ache.

 (a) Suffering
(b) Experiencing
(c) Complaining
(d) Afflicting.

ANSWER:
1. (c) 2. (c) 3. (d) 4. (b) 5. (c) 6. (b) 7. (d) 8. (c) 9. (b) 10. (d)
11. (d) 12. (c) 13. (b) 14. (b) 15. (a) 16. (c) 17. (d) 18. (d) 19. (d) 20. (b)
21. (a) 22. (c) 23. (c) 24. (a) 25. (b) 26. (b) 27. (d) 28. (d) 29. (c) 30. (a)
31. (d) 32. (b) 33. (d) 34. (b) 35. (c) 36. (c) 37. (d) 38. (a) 39. (d) 40. (b)
41. (c) 42. (b) 43. (a) 44. (b) 45. (c)