English Preposition MCQs With Answers Set 1

9. I am good_____ tennis.
1. Nafeesa is afraid_____ spiders. A). about
A). from B). in
B). in C). at
C). about D). of
D). of Correct: C
Correct: D
10. We arrived_____ the station an hour late.
2. I am worried_____ the exam. A). about
A). in B). in
B). about C). at
Correct: B D). of
Correct: C
3. He looks upset, I think he took the
criticism_____ heart. 11. He is interested_____ history.
A). to A). about
B). about B). of
Correct: A C). in
D). on
4. I am envious_____ them. Correct: C
A). of
B). about 12. Please do not interfere_____ my personal affairs.
Correct: A A). about
B). in
5. He confided_____ me. C). of
A). about D). on
B). in Correct: B
Correct: B
13. Green pepper is very rich_____ vitamin C.
6. They decided_____ the grey sofa. A). of
A). about B). about
B). on C). on
C). in D). in
D). of Correct: D
Correct: B
14. He was embarrassed because everybody was laughing
7. She suffers_____ a heart disease. _____ him.
A). about A). on
B). in B). in
C). from C). at
D). on D). about
Correct: C Correct: C

8. The teacher set some homework_____ the 15. She cares_____ the environment.
end of the lesson. A). on
A). about B). in
B). in C). of
C). of D). about
D). at Correct: D
Correct: D
16. It was kind_____ you to help. 23. What is the cause_____ the problem?
A). of A). of
B). in B). on
C). about C). about
D). on D). in
Correct: A Correct: A

17. Unfortunately, we had to cancel it 24. I would like to thank you_____ behalf of all of us.
owing_____ the bad weather. A). on
A). in B). in
B). to C). about
C). of D). of
D). about Correct: A
Correct: B
25. He is jealous_____ her success.
18. What did you make_____ the lecture? A). about
A). in B). of
B). on C). in
C). about D). on
D). of Correct: B
Correct: D
26. Everything is_____ control there is no need to worry.
19. He was accused_____ theft. A). about
A). on B). under
B). about C). in
C). in D). of
D). of Correct: B
Correct: D
27. He is married_____ Maria.
20. As_____ me, I will be happy to lend a hand. A). about
A). in B). to
B). for C). of
C). about D). in
D). of Correct: B

21. It differs_____ their last suggestion. 28. He does not care_____ losing his job.
A). about A). about
B). in B). in
C). of C). of
D). from D). on
Correct: D Correct: A

22. I am _____ favour the idea. I think it will 29. I never listen_____ the radio.
work well. A). to
A). on B). of
B). in C). about
C). of D). in
D). about Correct: A
Correct: B
30. Do not take any notice_____ him.
A). about
B). on
C). of
D). in
English Preposition MCQs With Answers Set 2 8. She is sick_____ her job.
1. I am fed up_____ his mess. A). in
A).with B). about
B). of C). on
C). about D). of
D). in Correct: D
Correct: A
9. The mission is_____ United Nations control.
2. He is tired_____ their complaints A). about
A). about B). under
B). of C). in
C). on D). of
D). in
Correct: B 10. I need it by Friday_____ the latest.
A). at
3. She will be there_____ you B). in
A). for C). about
B). in D). of
C). about Correct: A
D). of
Correct: A 11. They are associated_____ our company.
A). about
4. The trouble_____ him is that he never knows B). with
when to keep quiet. C). in
A). about D). of
B). in Correct: B
C). with
12. She has nothing_____ common with them.
D). of
A). in
Correct: C
B). of
C). about
5. Shall I ask_____ the bill?
D). on
A).about
Correct: A
B). in
C). of
13. Their share price fell to_____ ten rupees yesterday.
D). for
A). under
Correct: D
B). below
C). both a and b
6. Everybody blamed him_____ the accident.
D). not a nor b
A). for
Correct: C
B). in
C). about
14. I could not find the solution_____ the problem.
D). of
A). about
Correct: A
B). in
C). to
7. Congratulations_____ your engagement.
D). of
A). about
Correct: C
B). in
C). on
15. Their boss has them all completely_____ her thumb. They are
D). of
really scared of her.
Correct: C
A). under
B). about
C). in
D). of
16. In the_____ example, you can see how it 23. You have finished _____ last at last.
works. A). about
A). in B). in
B). about C). of
C). above D). at
D). of Correct: D
Correct: C
24. I know nothing _____ the matter.
A). in
17. They walked_____ the bridge.
B). about
A). in
C). of
B). about
D). on
C). over
Correct: B
D). of
Correct: C
25. The company has been _____ fire from investors because of
its poor performance this year.
18. _____ all, you should make sure there are
A). under
no typos.
B). in
A). in
C). about
B). about
D). of
C). above
Correct: A
D). of
Correct: C
26. The results were _____ average.
A). about
19. The goods that had not been claimed were
B). above
sold_____ the Police Property Act.
C). in
A). in
D). of
B). under
Correct: B
C). of
D). about
27. What is the matter _____ her?
Correct: B
A). of
B). about
20. He was in prison for_____ three years.
C). with
A). over
Correct: C
B). about
C). of
28. She is feeling a bit _____ par.
D). in
A). below
Correct: A
B). under
C). both a and b
21. They have closed_____ 50 newspapers this
D). not a nor b
year.
Correct: C
A). in
B). over
29. They manufacture it _____ licence from the parent company.
C). of
A). about
D). about
B). in
Correct: B
C). under
D). of
22. It is only_____ the end of the book that we
Correct: C
find out who the father really was.
A). about
30. That reminds me _____ when I was at university.
B). in
A). about
C). of
B). of
D). at
C). in
D). on
Correct: D
10. She learnt the poem _____ heart
English Preposition MCQs With Answers Set 4 A). by
1. He will be with you _____ a moment. B). in
A). of Correct: A
B). in
C). about 11. The parcel was delivered _____ hand.
D). on A). about
Correct: B B). in
C). by
2. I was robbed _____ my way home. Correct: C
A). on
B). in 12. Osama called Ahmad _____ short.
C). about A). for
D). of Correct: A
Correct: A
13. I need some time _____ think it over.
3. I could not get in because there were so A). about
many people ____ the way. B). in
A). in C). of
B).of D). to
Correct: A Correct: D

4. She is away _____ business. 14. She went into hospital _____ kidney surgery.
A). about A). for
B). of B). about
C). in C). of
Correct: C D). in
Correct: A
5. The new store opens _____ business in
March. 15. Come over _____ have dinner.
A). for A). about
B). in B). in
C). about C). of
D). of D). to
Correct: A Correct: D

6. The situation is _____ control. 16. The restaurant is _____ the sea front.
A). under A). on
Correct: A Correct: A

7. _____ the years, things got better. 17. The car _____ front is slowing down.
A). over A). in
Correct: A B). on
C). about
8. Hamza was standing _____ the front of the
D). of
queue.
Correct: A
A). about
18. The soldiers were sent _____ the front to fight.
B). in
A). of
C). at
B). in
D). of
C). about
Correct: C
D). to
Correct: D
9. You should not take what she says _____ and upset yourself.
A). from
B). in
C). about
D). of
Correct: A

19. The film was different _____ what I had 26. How do you feel _____ their coming?
been expecting. A). in
A). about B). of
B). from C). about
C). in Correct: C
D). of
Correct: B 27. What did you think _____ the film? I did not like it much.
A). in
20. I did not get on with them _____ the word B). of
go. Correct: B
A). about
B). of 28. There is an eraser _____ the end of my pencil.
C). from A). in
D). in B). of
Correct: C C). on
Correct: C
21. His success was due _____ the support he
got from the team. 29. We were exhausted _____ the end of the journey.
A). about A). in
B). to B). by
C). of Correct: B
D). in
Correct: B 30. They could not decide which one they liked and _____ the end
they didn't bother.
22. Have you heard _____ the company you A). of
applied to for a job? B). at
A). from C). in
B). about Correct: C
C). in
D). of
Correct: A

23. He is suffering _____ prostate cancer.

A). about
B). of
C). in
D). from
Correct: D

24. It was translated _____ Italian to English.

A). from
B). in
C).about
D). of
Correct: A
25. We waited for nearly an hour and _____ the end we went without her.
A). about
B). in
Correct: B

English Preposition MCQs With Answers Set 5

1. It will take us a long time _____ decision. 9. We waited _____ the back of the queue.
A). about A). about
B). to B). in
Correct: B C). at
Correct: C
2. It took me ages to find a space _____ park
my car. 10. We sat _____ the back of the classroom.
A). to A). about
B). in B). at
Correct: A Correct: B

3 I have not got enough money _____ buy it. 11. He tried to push in, but he was sent _____ back of the queue.
A). about A). at
B). of Correct: A
C). to
Correct: C 12. The story was _____ the front page of all the newspapers.
A). of
4. The neighbors complained _____ how loud B). in
our music was. C). about
A). of D). at
B). at Correct: D
C). on
D). about 13. Didn't they warn you _____ trying that?
Correct: D A). about
B). at
5. The town is 100 meters _____ sea level. C). of
A). of D). on
B). on Correct: A
C). above
Correct: C 14. My house is _____ the end of the street.
A). at
6. He complained _____ chest pains and went B). on
to hospital. C). of
A). at D). over
B). of Correct: A
Correct: B
15. We have not decided, but we're thinking _____ buying a new
7. The bank is _____ front of my house. car.
A). in A). at
B). of B). of
C). about C). about
D). on D). on
Correct: A Correct: C

16. Good idea, I wish I had thought _____ it.

A). at
B). of
8. The kitchen is _____ the back of the house.
A). about
B). in
C). of
D). at
Correct: D

17. I am scared _____ heights. 25. They get killed _____ the end of the film.
A). about A). of
B). in B). on
C). of C). at
D). on D). with
Correct: C Correct: C

18. They were congratulated for their success 26. The temperature is just _____ freezing.
_____ tracking him down. A). at
A). about B). of
B). of C). above
C). in D). on
D). on Correct: C
Correct: C
27. Her test was _____ average.
19. There has been a fall _____ prices. A). at
A). about B). above
B). on C). of
C). of D). on
D). in Correct: B
Correct: D
28. I will keep phoning _____ you pay me.
20. He has a difficult relationship _____ them. A). at
A). about B). until
B). in C). of
C). with D). on
D). of Correct: B
Correct: C
29. It must be finished _____ Friday afternoon.
21. I have thought a lot _____ them recently.
A). by
A). on
B). of
B). of
C). at
C). in
D). on
D). about
Correct: A
Correct: D
22. I cannot tell the difference _____ them. 30. She will be staying at the hotel _____ Friday.
A). about A). at
B). in B). until
C). between C). of
D). of D). on
Correct: C Correct: B

23. His attitude _____ his work is very negative

A). to
B). in
C). about
D). of
Correct: A

24. You have to be _____ 18 to see this film.

A). at
B). over
C). of
D). on
Correct: B
English Preposition MCQs With Answers Set 6
1. A hare fell _____ a well. 9. He was busy _____ his office work.
A).in A). on
B). into B). for
C). at C). at
D). of D). in
Correct: B Correct: D
2. My watch is _____ the table.
A). in 10. Nelson Mandela was born _____ Mvezo in South
B). at Africa.
C). on A). upon
D). of B). in
Correct: C C). at
D). of
3. I am going _____ Paris. Correct: C
A). to
B). for 11. Aslam sat _____ the roof of bus.
C). in A). upon
D). of B). of
Correct: A C). in
4. He will reach here _____ sunset. D). on
A). in Correct: D
B). for
C). at 12. The cat sprang _____ the rat.
D). on A). upon
Correct: C B). in
C). of
5. I shall leave for Mumbai _____ 6 o clock in the D). on
morning. Correct: A
A). at
B). in 13. David reached Germany _____ the 7th of January.
C). on A). of
D). of B). upon
Correct: A C). on
6. She will come here _____ the evening. D). in
A). about Correct: C
B). on
C). in 14. The ball fell _____ the well.
D). at A). on
Correct: C B). into
C). at
7. Did he leave for New York _____ the month of July? D). in
A). for Correct: B
B). in
15. He jumped _____ the river from bridge.
A). on
B). in
C). from
D). on
Correct: B
8. There are many buildings worth seeing _____ Hong Kong.
A). on
B). in
C). of
D). at
Correct: B
16. Pakistan defeated India _____ 1965 war. 23. There is a large table _____ the cupboard and the wall.
A). of A). among
B). in B). between
C). at C). within
D). on D). in
Correct: B Correct: B

17. He will return my software engineering 24. Susan came _____ three days.
books ____ a week. A). on
A). in B). in
B). to C). at
C). of D). after
D). at Correct: D
Correct: A
25. He was standing _____ the wall.
A). after
18. He said to me I shall return your money
B). of
_____ a week.
C). behind
A). in
D). on
B). within
Correct: C
C). at
D). for
26. We must finish our work ____ 4 o' clock.
Correct: B
A). about
B). by
19. Maria came to Sydney _____ six years.
C). in
A). on
D). of
B). after
Correct: B
C). in
D). of
27. You should wait here _____ I come.
Correct: B
A). about
B). to
20. Divide this money _____ Elizabeth and
C). till
Jennifer.
D). in
A). within
Correct: C
B). between
C). among
28. A voice came _____ the dinning table.
D). of
A). to
Correct: B
B). at
C). from
21. Distribute this match winning prize _____
D). on
all the team players.
Correct: C
A). among
B). within 29. They parked their car _____ a parking place.
C). between A). to
B). at
C). on
D). in
Correct: B
D). in
Correct: A

22. These four monkeys always quarrel _____ themselves in cage.

A). on
B). in
C). among
D). between
Correct: C
English Preposition MCQs With Answers Set 7
1. We must abide _____ the law.
9. The accused appeared _____ the judge.
A).from
A). to
B). in
B). in
C). about
C). after
D). by
D). before
Correct: D
Correct: D
2. He was absent _____ the meeting.
A). in 10. You should be ashamed _____ your misconduct.
B). from A). to
C). on B). by
D). of C). at
Correct: B D). of
Correct: D
3. Ali was accused _____ theft.
A). of 11. Rohail aspires _____ become a doctor.
B). about A). to
C). in B). of
D). by C). in
Correct: A D). on
4. We must act _____ the teachings of Islam. Correct: C
A). of
B). upon 12. You should be aware ______ your faults.
C). in A). by
D). on B). in
Correct: B C). of
D). on
5. I agree _____ you in this critical matter. Correct: C
A). to
B). among 13. The muslims always beg _____ Allah's help.
C). with A). of
D). of B). by
Correct: C C). to
6. I agree _____ your wedding proposal. D). for
A). with Correct: D
B). to
C). in 14. Muslims believe _____ one God named Allah.
D). of A). of
Correct: B B). in
C). for
7. I am angry _____ your behaviour. D). by
A). about Correct: B
B). of
C). at 15. Jazzy was born _____ a rich family.
A). on
B). in
D). on
Correct: C
8. The train arrived _____ the station in time.
A). at
B). in
C). of
D). on
Correct: A
16. The prime minister of Pakistan belongs ______ 24. Do not depend _____ her greedy selfish friends.
Pakistan Tehrek-e-Insaf. A). on
A). of B). upon
B). with C). to
C). to D). of
D). by Correct: A,B
Correct: C
25. My letter was delivered _____ me by post office.
17. Sam does not care _____ his children.
A). for
A). for
B). of
B). to
C). to
C). of
D). on
D). about
Correct: C
Correct: A
18. Cathrene is very careful ______ her long hair. 26. Hundreds of Chinees died _____ Coronavirus.
A). in A). for
B). at B). by
C). about C). in
D). of D). of
Correct: C Correct: D

19. I have confidence _my ability to appear _ PPSC 27. Pakistan Airforce soldire Rashid Minhas died
interview. ______ his country.
A). on A). for
B). for B). to
C). of C). on
D). in D). in
Correct: D Correct: A

20. I congratulated Ariana _____ her birthday. 28. Pakistani cricketer Shoaib Malik engaged _____
A). to Indian tennes star Sania Malik.
B). for A). with
C). on B). in
D). of C). to
Correct: C D). of
21. I am conscious ______ my weakness. Correct: C
A). of
B). for 29. Aslam and Akram are not entitled _____ these
C). in comforts.
D). from A). to
Correct: A B). of
C). with
22. He has no control _____ his bad language. D). by
A). over Correct: A
B). in 30. Two and five equal _____ seven but three and five
not equal _____ seven.
A). on
C). on
D). of
Correct: A
23. Madina is very dear _____ all muslims.
A). of
B). to
C). with
D). for
Correct: B

English Preposition MCQs With Answers Set 8

16. The house is _____ fire! Send _____ the Fire Brigade.
1. He is born _____ rich parents.
A). in, for
A). for
B). on, for
B). of
C). at, for
C). from
D). on, of
D). by
Correct: B
Correct: B
17. He is not sitting _____ his desk but _____ his
2. We are committed _____ a policy of peaceful co-
armchair.
existence.
A). with, on
A). to
B). on, on
B). with
C). at, in
C). for
D). at, on
D). on
Correct: C
Correct: A
18. A hawker goes _____ house _____ house.
3. He insists _____ leaving immediately.
A). to, to
A). against
B). from, at
B). over
C). by, to
C). for
D). from, to
D). on
Correct: D
Correct: D
19. I have no access _____ the Principal.
4. His company is greatly sought _____.
A). on
A). at
B). to
B). after
C). in
C). for
D). of
D). out
Correct: B
Correct: B
20. You should abstain _____ drinking.
5. He is one person, I count _____ in times of difficulty.
A). from
A). at
B). for
B). in
C). about
C). with
D). in
D). on
Correct: A
Correct: D
21. He did not comply _____ my request.
6. Fate smiles _____ him in all his ventures. A). on
A). upon B). in
B). at C). of
C). with D). with
D). for Correct: D

22. I am convinced _____ the necessity of hard work.

A). on
Correct: A

7. We are accustomed _____ doing hard work.

A). in
B). of
C). to
D). with

24. She was absorbed _____ her studies.

A). on
B). in
C). for
D). of
View Answer
Correct: B
25. Death is preferable _____ disgrace.
A). to
B). of
C). in
D). on
View Answer
Correct: A
26. They complained _____ your misbehaviour.
A). about
B). against
C). to
D). of
View Answer
Correct: B
27. We do not agree _____ his proposal.
A). about
B). to
C). of
D). in
View Answer
Correct: B
28. The people did not agree _____ the leader.
A). to
B). in
C). with
D). on
View Answer
Correct: C
29. The police charged him _____ stealing the jewels.
A). to
B). of
C). with
D). in
View Answer
Correct: C
30. He did not avail himself _____ the opportunity.
A). for
B). on
C). to
D). of
View Answer
Correct: D

English Preposition MCQs With Answers Set 9

1. The players agreed to abide ______ the referee’s 7. My information does not accord _____ the report
decision. which has just been presented.
A).With A). with
B). in B). in
C). by C). from
D). into D). on
Correct: C Correct: A

2. Modern industry abounds _____ opportunities for 8. I have been accused _____ many things in my life but
young people with good scientific qualifications. never of cowardice.
A). in A). to
B). for B). in
C). into C). of
D). of D). at
Correct: A Correct: C

3. The children were so absorbed _____ their game that 9. You will soon get accustomed _____ the change of
they did not notice the passage of time. climate.
A). to A). to
B). about B). in
C). in C). at
D). of D). for
Correct: C Correct: A
10. The new teacher was very slow to adapt _____ the
4. A junior cashier has absconded _____ ten thousand
unusual rules of the school.
rupees.
A). for
A). of
B). in
B). with
C). to
C). in
D). of
D). on
Correct: C
Correct: B
11. He became addicted _____ drug at quite an early age.
5. He was abstained _____ salted food by the doctor. A). for
A). about B). by
B). from C). into
C). on D). to
D). of Correct: D
Correct: B
12. This paint will adhere _____ any surface whether
6. The committee regrets that it cannot accede _____ rough or smooth.
your request for a month’s unpaid leave. A). by
B). to
C). of
D). from
A). for
B). on
C). in
D). to
Correct: D

14. The debate adjourned _____ the following week. 21. My father will never assent _____ my spending a
A). on holiday abroad before I am 16.
B). with A). to
C). at B). in
D). to C). for
Correct: D D). from
Correct: A
15. This college is affiliated _____ the Preston
University. 22. The defence of the oil installation had been assigned
A). from _____ my regiment.
B). in A). on
C). to B). to
D). with C). of
Correct: C D). for
Correct: B
16. Whether I pay or my wife pays amounts _____ the
same thing. 23. In less than 60 years the refugee from India had
A). for become fully assimilated _____ the local community.
B). on A). with
C). to B). on
D). into C). into
Correct: C D). in
Correct: C
17. The condemned man appealed _____ the court for
mercy. 24. His mind is well attuned ____ mine.
A). in A). on
B). to B). by
C). of C). about
D). from D). to
Correct: B Correct: D

18. Several committee members had not been apprised 25. This record enables me to balance _____ the facts of
_____ the contents of the document. my life and decide what to do with it.
A). of A). up
B). on B). on
C). for C). down
D). from D). of
Correct: A Correct: A

19. I certainly do not approved _____ your riding your 26. Realizing he could do nothing to save his aircraft, the
motorbike over the speed limit. pilot bailed _____
A). on A). out
B). about B). under
C). in C). in
D). of
Correct: A
D). of
Correct: D

20. The success of the project can be ascribed _____ the dodged efforts of ordinary members of the team.
A). in
B). for
C). to
D). of
Correct: C

28. They had few essential supplies to begin _____ so they had to improvise.
A). of
B). for
C). with
D). on
Correct: C

29. We are trying to make sure that children who can best benefit _____ foster care, do get.
A). to
B). of
C). by
D). in
Correct: C

30. In their anxiety prisoners would often blurt _____ pieces of vital information.
A). on
B). of
C). for
D). out
Correct: D

1. She shows the strain of bottled _____ emotion.

A). from
B). in
C). up
D). upto
Correct: C

2. He decided to break _____ from the party and seek re-election as an independent.
A). in
B). away
C). up
D). with
Correct: B

3. There has been a complete break _____ of law and order.

A). up
B). off
C). down
D). of
Correct: C
4. The plague broke _____ in London that summer and hundreds died.
A). out
B). down
C). in
D). up
Correct: A

5. There has been an exciting new technological break _____ .

A). about
B). through
C). down
D). for
Correct: B

6. Three minutes could bring _____ this transformation.

A). about
B). into
C). up
D). down
Correct: D

7. I think we agreed on the main points. Does anyone want to bring _____ anything further.
A). about
B). up
C). around
D). down
Correct: B

8. South Africa brushed _____ the threat of tougher economic sanctions.

A). about
B). of
C). off
D). down
Correct: C

9. Michael, who has been nervous and jumpy lately suddenly burst ____ tears.
A). into
B). in
C). on
D). with
Correct: A

10. The Eagle swooped and carried _____ a sleeping lizard.

A). up
B). down
C). in
D). off
Correct: D
11. When one is adolescent one often gets caught up _____ one's thoughts and dreams.
A). around
B). of
C). in
D). on
Correct: C

12. When Britain adopted the decimal system for its money, it changed _____ relatively smoothly.
A). in
B). for
C). over
D). to
Correct: C

13. A young officer was charged _____ the task of taking 200 prisoners to the rear.
A). for
B). with
C). by
D). in
Correct: B

14. When the man saw the police car, he cleared _____ as fast as his legs could carry him.
A). of
B). in
C). to
D). away
Correct: A

15. I am not saying I am useless, but machinery and modern techniques have come _____ to make me the odd man
out.
A). on
B). through
C). around
D). about
Correct: D

16. I came _____ an old friend in the liberty market this morning.
A). around
B). across
C). about
D). with
Correct: B

17. When he finally came round _____ writing the letter, he found his feelings were easier to express than he had
expected.
A). in
B). to
C). with
D). against
Correct: B

18. The modern child finds it difficult to conceive _____ a time when there was no radio or TV.
A). of
B). for
C). in
D). up
Correct: A

19. The two were found guilty of robbery, and condemned _____ four years imprisonment.
A). with
B). for
C). to
D). into
Correct: C
20. When everyone has been conferred _____ perhaps I can give you an answer.
A). with
B). for
C). to
D). up
Correct: A
21. The police men's story conflicts _____ that of the accused.
A). from
B). to
C). with
D). in
Correct: C
22. Confronted _____ the evidence of half a dozen witnesses, the accused broke down and confessed.
A). to
B). in
C). of
D). with
Correct: D
23. If you want to converse _____ Japanese people, why don't you start learning Japanese?
A). in
B). with
C). to
D). into
Correct: B
24. In this engine the rotary section corresponds _____ the cylinders of conventional model.
A). to
B). with
C). in
D). on
Correct: A
25. You can always count _____ Michael for help when you are in difficulties.
A). to
B). into
C). in
D). on
Correct: D

26. Why are so many of us credited _____ so little Intelligence and self-determination?
A). upon
B). for
C). with
D). in
Correct: C

27. The truth about the human condition dawns _____ those who have the humility to recognise their unimportance.
A). upon
B). into
C). with
D). in
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Correct: A

28. They are bad people to deal _____, always late in delivery dates.
A). into
B). in
C). upon
D). with
View Answer
Correct: D

29. You will notice water rising in the tube, now what do you deduce _____ that?
A). from
B). for
C). with
D). in
View Answer
Correct: A

30. I felt I must defer _____ my host’s judgement.

A). to
B). from
C). for
D). in
View Answer
Correct: A

1. The enemy yielded……………. us.

(A) to                           (B) in                           (C) from                      (D) at
2. The cat jumped…………. the table.
 (A) upon                     (B) between                (C) out of                     (D) during
3. He came………… his brother.
 (A) in                          (B) with                       (C) at                           (D) between
He is in need………… money.
 (A) about                    (B) by                           (C) since                      (D) of
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5. He acts……….. the advice of his father.
(A) on                          (B) in                           (C) from                      (D) about
6. Send ………….a doctor at once.
 (A) into                       (B) for                          (C) at                           (D) on
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7. He repented…………. his folly.
(A) for                          (B) to                           (C) at                           (D) with
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8. He begged ………….mercy.
 (A) about                    (B) with                       (C) on                          (D) for
9. The snow is falling ………..the trees.
 (A) by                          (B) on                          (C) at                           (D) with
10. He met…………… the officer yesterday.
(A) with                       (B) in                           (C) on                          (D) none
Answers:-
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2. (B) 4. (D)
3. (A) 6. (B)
4. (A) 8. (D)
5. (B) 10. (A)

#36Questions#everydayquiz #ssc #bank #english #spotting Error #oneWord #synonym #antonym

spotting error

1.My sister and myself (A)/ are pleased(B)/ to accept your invitation to dinner.(C)/ No error.(D)

(A); Change 'I' into 'myself

2. Mahatma Gandhi is called (A)/as the Father (B)/ of our nation. (C)/No error (D)(B); Remove 'as'

3. The thief escaped(A)/before (B)/I opened the door. (C)/No error (D)

A. had escaped

4. A Commission has been appointed (A)/to investigate (B)/into this scandal. (C)/No error (D)
(C); Remove 'into'

5. Each of the students (A)/stand up and say 'Yes'(B)/when his or her name is called bythe teacher. (C)/No error (D)
(B); Change 'stand up and say' into 'stands up and says'

FILL IN THE BLANKS

6. You _______ smoke on the Metro now. It is

illegal.
(A) can't (B) needn't
(C) don't (D) are not allowed to
D

7. It _______ very hot tomorrow.(A) is (B) will be

(C) is being (D) has been
B

8. I am _______ a movie
(A) noticing (B) looking
(C) watching (D) seeing
C

9. The boys swam right ______ the river.

(A) on (B) over
(C) across (D) through
C

1 0. She spent ________ amount of money she had.

(A) little (B) much
(C) the few (D) the little
D

SYNONYMS

11.Trivial
(A) Stupid (B) Insignificant
(C) Irrelevant (D) Unpopular
B

12. Competent(A) Intelligent (B) Experienced

(C) Efficient (D) Suitable
D

13. Prejudiced
(A) Biased (B) Confused
(C) Ignorant (D) Foolish
A

14. Monument
(A) Mausoleum (B) Epitaph
(C) Tomb (D) Memorial
D

15. Care
(A) Concern (B) Distress
(C) Pressure (D) Trouble
A

ANTONYMS

16.Dearth
(A) lack (B) want
(C) absence (D) excess
D

17. Keep(A) to retain (B) to withhold

(C) to discard (D) to preserve
C

18. Exhaustive
(A) meticulous (B) short
(C) incomplete (D) interesting
C

19 Incite
(A) arouse (B) exhort
(C) foment (D) suppress
D

20. Sow(A) cut (B) grow

(C) reap (D) water
C

IDIOMS

21. He is a nationalist [to the core.]

(A) partially (B) ultimately
(C) completely (D) consequently
C

22. He [burnt his fingers] by interfering in his neighbour's affair.

(A) got himself into trouble
(B) burnt himself
(C) got rebuked
(D) got himself insulted
A

23. With my limited means, to think of buying a house in Mumbai is [crying for the moon.]
(A) wishing for something impossible
(B) crying in vain
(C) wishful thinking
(D) living in a fool's paradise.
A

24. The Director of Sports [gave away ] the prizes  to the participants.(A) donated (B) promised
(C) handed over (D) distributed
D

25. She kept her home [spick and span.](A) well-furnished (B) clean and tidy
(C) untidy (D) closed
B

IMPROVEMENT

26.The train left before he [has reached] the station.

(A) reaches (B) will reach
(C) reached (D) No improvement
C

27. We must start now [unless] it will be too late.

(A) but (B) or
(C) until (D) No improvement
B

28. Don't worry, there is [less] time for the train

to arrive.
(A) many (B) enough
(C) more (D) No improvement
B
29. I was mad [on] him.(A) at (B) towards
(C) for (D) No improvement
A

MAD AT>> GUSSA HONA

MAD ABOUT > DIWANA HUA RE

30. He decided to [reveal] the corruption in his department to the media.

(A) expose (B) show
(C) disclose (D) No improvement
A

ONE WORDS

31.A large food basket with a cover(A) hamper (B) knapsack

(C) satchel (D) container
A

32. Stealing goods while shopping

(A) shop-lifting (B) burglary
(C) plagiarism (D) window-shopping
A

33. Place for keeping birds

(A) aquarium (B) gymnasium
(C) aviary (D) aerodrome
C

34. That cannot be overcome

(A) insurmountable (B) invincible
(C) inseparable (D) insoluble
A

35. Number of things or portions close together without order or arrangement.(A) huddle (B) assembly
(C) mass (D) gathering
A

SPELLING ERROR

(A) Perseverence (B) Perseverance

(C) Perseveranse (D) Peseverance
B RYT