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1800 Most Important Preposition MCQs

for CSS & PMS Aspirants


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Preposition Usage for CSS Screening / Level #1 Index

Preposition Usage for CSS Screening


Q1 You should call _____ the police if there is a danger.

(a) at (b) for (c) on (d) in

Q2 She hanged herself ______ a rope.

(a) to (b) with (c) at (d) by

Q3 Nimra is independent _____ her parents.

(a) about (b) with (c) of (d) at

Q4 She takes care ______ her mother.

(a) about (b) for (c) of (d) at

Q5 He was annoyed ______ them for their unreasonable demands.

(a) against (b) about (c) with (d) to

Q6 we are going ______ some breakfast.

(a) to (b) for (c) at (d) none of these

Q7 We cannot believe ______ his story.

(a) in (b) on (c) to (d) No preposition

Q8 Honest employees are difficult to come _____ here.

(a) by (b) at (c) to (d) across

Q9 Parents are anxious ______ their children's success.

(a) to (b) for (c) about (d) No preposition

Q10 I didn't think that she would bear ______ under extreme pressure.

(a) down on (b) up (c) out (d) with


Preposition Usage for CSS Screening / Level #2 Index

Q1 Which one is correct

(a) I avoid talking to my boss. (b) I avoid to talk to my boss.

Q2 Sehla was disappointed ______ the low mark she got in the test.

(a) by (b) from (c) of (d) on

Q3 The mountains are covered ______ snow.

(a) by (b) in (c) from (d) of

Q4 He left school ______ the age of 14.

(a) by (b) in (c) at (d) on

Q5 My manager has agreed ______ my holiday dates.

(a) to (b) with (c) on (d) upon

Q6 When she lost her sister's book, she was asked to make amends ______ this loss.

(a) of (b) over (c) for (d) to

Q7 All mountains are not covered ______ snow.

(a) with (b) by (c) from (d) of

Q8 This was an exception ______ the rule.

(a) of (b) for (c) to (d) in

Q9 The poor man die _____ negligence of doctors.

(a) from (b) of (c) with (d) for

Q10 The girl was dressed ______ white.

(a) with (b) in (c) on (d) of

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Preposition Usage for CSS Screening / Level #3 Index

Q1 She took ______ everything the teacher said that morning.

(a) down (b) in (c) to (d) into

Q2 She wears these old trousers ______ painting.

(a) for (b) to (c) on (d) none of these

Q3 She is always true ______ her words.

(a) by (b) from (c) at (d) to

Q4 We should not depend ______ them in any matter.

(a) on (b) from (c) at (d) in

Q5 Will she pass _____ the post-office?

(a) through (b) from (c) by (d) None of these

Q6 Let me tell you something ______ confidence.

(a) on (b) upon (c) at (d) in

Q7 The old bus may break _____ during the journey.

(a) down (b) up (c) into (d) with

Q8 They avail themselves _____ all the opportunities.

(a) to (b) on (c) in (d) of

Q9 His mother didn’t agree ______ the idea of a big birthday party.

(a) on (b) to (c) with (d) from

Q10 They travelled ten kilometers ______ three hours.

(a) by (b) in (c) at (d) before

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Preposition Usage for CSS Screening / Level #4 Index

Q1 His car is similar _____ mine.

(a) with (b) to (c) at (d) for

Q2 I've no doubt ______ his ability.

(a) in (b) at (c) of (d) from

Q3 She is still an amateur _____ singing.

(a) to (b) from (c) by (d) at

Q4 She always insisted _____ her opinion.

(a) for (b) to (c) on (d) in

Q5 I like almost all subjects with the exception ______ chemistry.

(a) of (b) for (c) to (d) in

Q6 Hamza was engaged ______ Sara for a year before they got married.

(a) to (b) from (c) by (d) with

Q7 I apologized ______ being late.

(a) to (b) with (c) for (d) about

Q8 We are agree ______ you in this matter.

(a) with (b) to (c) on (d) upon

Q9 Trump will deprive you ______ your money, he is dishonest.

(a) from (b) by (c) of (d) in

Q10 I aim ______ fly to London.

(a) at (b) for (c) to (d) on

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Preposition Usage for CSS Screening / Level #5 Index

Q1 We shall call _____ her home in the evening.

(a) for (b) at (c) on (d) by

Q2 We usually have coffee ______ midday.

(a) in (b) on (c) at (d) to

Q3 The English made an alliance ______ the Russians during WWII.

(a) from (b) by (c) to (d) with

Q4 The new policy aims ______ providing extra support for the unemployed.

(a) to (b) at (c) for (d) over

Q5 I was not tired when I arrived ______ home.

(a) in (b) at (c) on (d) No preposition

Q6 Carry _____ your work till morning.

(a) out (b) at (c) with (d) on

Q7 You must guard ______ bad habits.

(a) about (b) with (c) at (d) against

Q8 We're getting anxious ______ money.

(a) to (b) about (c) for (d) No preposition

Q9 Don’t confide this secret _____ that fellow because he is against you.

(a) at (b) with (c) in (d) to

Q10 Shayyan was absorbed ______ his work.

(a) at (b) on (c) in (d) for

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Preposition Usage for CSS Screening / Level #6 Index

Q1 We are averse _____ eating in hotels.

(a) in (b) at (c) to (d) with

Q2 I really don’t like to argue ______ my wife in this matter.

(a) by (b) for (c) against (d) with

Q3 This was an exception ______ the rule.

(a) with (b) in (c) of (d) to

Q4 He who is abstemious ______ food habit enjoys a healthy life.

(a) at (b) from (c) in (d) at

Q5 He cannot complain _____ your treatment, you treated him well.

(a) of (b) at (c) to (d) with

Q6 She is very proud _______ her promotion.

(a) at (b) with (c) in (d) of

Q7 We must conform ______ the bad economic situation.

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

Q8 The book consists ______ 35 chapters.

(a) in (b) on (c) by (d) of

Q9 The man was cured ______ his illness.

(a) from (b) for (c) by (d) of

Q10 We should never yield ______ evil.

(a) before (b) by (c) into (d) to

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Preposition Usage for CSS Screening / Level #7 Index

Q1 Many men die _____ sword.

(a) by (b) of (c) for (d) with

Q2 My car is different ______ yours.

(a) than (b) against (c) from (d) No preposition

Q3 We cannot rely ______ him.

(a) at (b) in (c) on (d) for

Q4 He is bad ______ tennis.

(a) in (b) on (c) at (d) from

Q5 Many men die _____ pestilence.

(a) by (b) of (c) for (d) with

Q6 The train is due ______ 5 P.M.

(a) at (b) on (c) in (d) by

Q7 There is no antidote ______ Cobra's poison.

(a) about (b) to (c) at (d) for

Q8 Which one is correct

(a) They denied to commit the crime. (b) They denied committing the crime.

Q9 We must start ______ dawn to finish this in time.

(a) from (b) by (c) at (d) in

Q10 Nimra was dressed ______ black.

(a) with (b) in (c) of (d) at

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Preposition Usage for CSS Screening / Level #8 Index

Q1 They were astonished _____ her grand success.

(a) at (b) on (c) in (d) of

Q2 We have confidence ______ our team.

(a) in (b) to (c) at (d) on

Q3 You should complain ______ his misconduct to your teacher.

(a) against (b) for (c) about (d) of

Q4 He travelled ______ train last night.

(a) from (b) with (c) on (d) by

Q5 Birds usually feed _____ insects.

(a) from (b) on (c) at (d) No Preposition is needed

Q6 She had great affection ______ her father.

(a) to (b) for (c) by (d) over

Q7 The manager aims ______ please his clients.

(a) at (b) for (c) to (d) on

Q8 The enemy had to yield ______ our army.

(a) to (b) before (c) by (d) No preposition

Q9 He started ______ five in the morning.

(a) at (b) in (c) on (d) No preposition

Q10 We were waiting ______ the bus stop.

(a) in (b) at (c) to (d) in

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Preposition Usage for CSS Screening / Level #9 Index

Q1 The tooth broke _____ and had to be extracted.

(a) through (b) in (c) at (d) with

Q2 I don’t care much _____ novels.

(a) of (b) off (c) for (d) at

Q3 He makes a living by taking ______ guests.

(a) down (b) to (c) in (d) into

Q4 I and Ali agreed ______ where to eat.

(a) with (b) to (c) on (d) by

Q5 Which one is correct

(a) She recalled using her debit card at the shop.


(b) She recalled to use her debit card at the shop.

Q6 William said climate change is a real threat. I agreed ______ him.

(a) about (b) by (c) for (d) with

Q7 The problem consists ______ his failure to cooperate.

(a) in (b) of (c) on (d) by

Q8 We didn’t agree among ourselves ______ the division of the property.

(a) with (b) to (c) about (d) by

Q9 The bus must reach Lahore ______ sunset.

(a) by (b) on (c) in (d) at

Q10 I exchanged my collection of ancient coins _____ some matchboxes.

(a) with (b) by (c) for (d) at

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Preposition Usage for CSS Screening / Level #10 Index

Q1 Sara is bent _____ becoming a doctor.

(a) to (b) down (c) up (d) on

Q2 One should be ashamed ______ one's misconduct.

(a) of (b) by (c) over (d) from

Q3 They believe ______ me.

(a) to (b) in (c) on (d) No preposition

Q4 He was disappointed ______ his son's result.

(a) by (b) with (c) at (d) about

Q5 I owe allegiance ______ no one except God.

(a) with (b) by (c) to (d) for

Q6 We shall call _____ her home in the evening.

(a) for (b) at (c) on (d) by

Q7 She seems bent _____ wasting all your time.

(a) to (b) down (c) up (d) upon

Q8 Let us consult _____ the doctor, he will advise us well.

(a) to (b) from (c) with (d) at

Q9 The bus driver agreed ______ the best route to Lahore.

(a) with (b) to (c) on (d) by

Q10 I will be glad to get rid _____ this riddle.

(a) by (b) with (c) from (d) of

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Preposition Usage for CSS Screening / Level #11 Index

Q1 Which one is correct

(a) We can't stand her to smoke in the lawn. (b) We can't stand her smoking in the lawn.

Q2 The new law aims ______ reducing crime rate.

(a) to (b) at (c) against (d) in

Q3 Don't aim your gun ______ him.

(a) for (b) at (c) to (d) against

Q4 The problem consists ______ his failure to cooperate.

(a) in (b) of (c) on (d) by

Q5 Hamza exchanged his collection of matchboxes ______ some foreign currency coins.

(a) with (b) to (c) for (d) at

Q6 I cannot believe _____ this story.

(a) on (b) in (c) at (d) to

Q7 She aims ______ finishing tomorrow.

(a) to (b) for (c) at (d) against

Q8 The father showed great anxiety ______ his daughter's safety.

(a) about (b) to (c) for (d) at

Q9 It was raining, so I waited ______ the bank.

(a) in (b) at (c) to (d) on

Q10 The poor man died _____ negligence of doctors.

(a) from (b) of (c) with (d) for

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Preposition Usage for CSS Screening / Level #12 Index

Q1 He felt no appetite ______ any kind of food.

(a) for (b) about (c) to (d) in

Q2 He is really ambitious _____ a high position.

(a) for (b) to (c) at (d) on

Q3 Trump will deprive you ______ your money, he is dishonest.

(a) from (b) by (c) of (d) in

Q4 Ayesha is very careful ______ her health.

(a) for (b) about (c) at (d) by

Q5 He accused me ______ poisoning his cat.

(a) for (b) of (c) about (d) in

Q6 Sara takes a great interest ______ music.

(a) to (b) on (c) in (d) at

Q7 Her plans correspond _____ my ideas.

(a) to (b) with (c) in (d) None of these

Q8 He takes a great interest ______ his new job.

(a) in (b) for (c) at (d) to

Q9 He divided the pizza ______ half.

(a) among (b) of (c) in (d) No preposition

Q10 He is used ______ the heat.

(a) by (b) with (c) to (d) through

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Preposition Usage for CSS Screening / Level #13 Index

Q1 No disease can break _____ in our city, it is very clean.

(a) down (b) off (c) out (d) into

Q2 Men die _____ cholera.

(a) of (b) by (c) for (d) with

Q3 She thinks we should apologize ______ Mrs. Zaineb.

(a) with (b) to (c) for (d) about

Q4 She agreed ______ my proposal.

(a) with (b) by (c) to (d) on

Q5 We are tired ______ working long hours.

(a) of (b) by (c) from (d) in

Q6 He complained ______ a sore throat.

(a) for (b) at (c) of (d) No preposition

Q7 He accused me ______ poisoning his cat.

(a) for (b) of (c) about (d) in

Q8 All of us trust ______ your leadership.

(a) on (b) upon (c) of (d) in

Q9 What time do we arrive ______ the station.

(a) to (b) at (c) in (d) on

Q10 The opposition agreed ______ the government’s new measures.

(a) about (b) to (c) on (d) with

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Preposition Usage for CSS Screening / Level #14 Index

Q1 She agreed ______ my proposal.

(a) with (b) by (c) to (d) on

Q2 She is quite sure ______ his honesty.

(a) of (b) at (c) in (d) for

Q3 I am weary ______ visiting that office daily.

(a) of (b) to (c) from (d) by

Q4 She apologized _____ not returning my books in time.

(a) to (b) for (c) on (d) at

Q5 We'll be glad to get rid _____ them.

(a) from (b) by (c) with (d) of

Q6 He is bad ______ tennis.

(a) in (b) on (c) at (d) from

Q7 Which one is correct

(a) We understand to invest in the stock market. (b) We understand investing in the stock market.

Q8 My boss has agreed ______ give me a holiday.

(a) about (b) to (c) with (d) on

Q9 He accused me ______ poisoning his cat.

(a) for (b) of (c) about (d) in

Q10 The jar was full ______ oil.

(a) with (b) from (c) of (d) in

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Preposition Usage for CSS Screening / Level #15 Index

Q1 She has no ambition ______ distinction.

(a) for (b) of (c) to (d) No preposition

Q2 We are doubtful ______ her ability to pass.

(a) in (b) at (c) of (d) about

Q3 We didn’t agree among ourselves ______ the division of the property.

(a) with (b) to (c) on (d) at

Q4 She had great affection ______ her father.

(a) to (b) for (c) by (d) over

Q5 I aim ______ becoming an engineer.

(a) at (b) for (c) to (d) on

Q6 I am used ______ hitchhiking.

(a) with (b) through (c) by (d) to

Q7 There is no alternative ______ this plan.

(a) of (b) to (c) from (d) No preposition

Q8 Your father may call _____ your examination result.

(a) at (b) for (c) on (d) with

Q9 We have confidence ______ our team.

(a) in (b) to (c) at (d) on

Q10 Which one is correct

(a) She doesn’t mind to come early. (b) She doesn’t mind coming early.

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Preposition Usage for CSS Screening / Level #16 Index

Q1 They arrived ______ London last week.

(a) at (b) to (c) on (d) in

Q2 Take ______ the wall before it falls on the head of a passerby.

(a) in (b) down (c) into (d) to

Q3 He doesn’t earn. He lives _____ his younger brother's money.

(a) from (b) on (c) at (d) No Preposition is needed

Q4 Bush was an accomplice ______ Salim in the murder of his friend.

(a) with (b) to (c) in (d) into

Q5 Which one is correct

(a) Everyone appreciated her help you. (b) Everyone appreciated her helping you.

Q6 I have read it ______ four hours.

(a) since (b) for (c) to (d) none of these

Q7 No constitution can deprive men ______ human rights.

(a) from (b) by (c) in (d) of

Q8 What are she doing _______ the weekend.

(a) at (b) to (c) in (d) for

Q9 He is jealous ______ my success and wants to destroy me.

(a) from (b) for (c) in (d) of

Q10 This man was an accomplice ______ the thief.

(a) with (b) to (c) in (d) into

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Preposition Usage for CSS Screening / Level #17 Index

Q1 Which one is correct

(a) They have finished to prepare for the meeting. (b) They have finished preparing for the meeting.

Q2 Can you please assure the general manager of my ability to handle this task?

(a) about (b) with (c) of (d) None of these

Q3 He has taken ______ drinking.

(a) by (b) to (c) over (d) in

Q4 A modern state should deal _____ equal justice to all.

(a) in (b) with (c) out (d) to

Q5 She has been absent from the class ______ Feburary.

(a) for (b) since (c) from (d) none of these

Q6 She is sitting ______ her desk.

(a) for (b) at (c) in (d) to

Q7 We must conform ______ the bad economic situation.

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

Q8 Which one is correct

(a) We imagine working here one day. (b) We imagine to work here one day.

Q9 She has been absent from the class ______ February.

(a) for (b) since (c) from (d) none of these

Q10 We were tired when we got ______ home.

(a) in (b) at (c) on (d) No preposition

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Q1 Both the guns were aimed ______ the village on the hill.

(a) for (b) to (c) at (d) none of these

Q2 He's not interested ______ her work.

(a) to (b) on (c) in (d) at

Q3 She has no ambition ______ distinction.

(a) for (b) of (c) to (d) No preposition

Q4 I am really not interested _____ my work.

(a) in (b) for (c) at (d) to

Q5 His mother didn’t agree ______ the idea of a big birthday party.

(a) on (b) to (c) with (d) from

Q6 He is accustomed ______ hot weather.

(a) with (b) by (c) to (d) in

Q7 She is anxious ______ her health.

(a) to (b) for (c) about (d) No preposition

Q8 He makes a living by taking ______ guests.

(a) down (b) to (c) in (d) into

Q9 Which one is correct

(a) He mentioned going to the market. (b) He mentioned to go to the market.

Q10 He aimed ______ the door but hit the window instead.

(a) to (b) for (c) at (d) none of these

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Preposition Usage for CSS Screening / Level #19 Index

Q1 He travelled ______ train last night.

(a) from (b) with (c) on (d) by

Q2 Her conducts doesn't accord ______ her views.

(a) to (b) in (c) with (d) No preposition

Q3 He complained ______ a sore throat.

(a) for (b) at (c) of (d) No preposition

Q4 He bought a new house according ______ the wish of his mother.

(a) with (b) by (c) on (d) to

Q5 The court has absolved them ______ the crime.

(a) for (b) by (c) to (d) from

Q6 Parents are anxious ______ their children's success.

(a) to (b) for (c) about (d) No preposition

Q7 She believes ______ everything he says.

(a) in (b) on (c) to (d) No preposition

Q8 The court has absolved them ______ the crime.

(a) for (b) by (c) to (d) from

Q9 What is she doing _______ the weekend.

(a) at (b) to (c) in (d) for

Q10 My dog has been missing _____ yesterday.

(a) since (b) for (c) from (d) by

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Preposition Usage for CSS Screening / Level #20 Index

Q1 Which one is correct

(a) She kept work although she felt ill. (b) She kept working although she felt ill.

Q2 He is very careful ______ his money.

(a) of (b) for (c) by (d) at

Q3 Good players abide ______ the rules of the game.

(a) at (b) from (c) by (d) in

Q4 Are you afraid ______ dogs?

(a) for (b) of (c) from (d) by

Q5 He makes a living by taking ______ guests.

(a) down (b) to (c) in (d) into

Q6 She has great affection _____ her husband.

(a) to (b) for (c) with (d) at

Q7 He aimed ______ the target.

(a) for (b) at (c) to (d) against

Q8 We are doubtful ______ her ability to pass.

(a) in (b) at (c) of (d) about

Q9 Her talk doesn't accord ______ her actions.

(a) to (b) in (c) with (d) No preposition

Q10 She always complains ______ the weather.

(a) about (b) for (c) at (d) No preposition

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Preposition Usage for CSS Screening / Level #21 Index

Q1 He was annoyed ______ them for their unreasonable demands.

(a) against (b) about (c) with (d) to

Q2 Let's discuss this issue ______ the evening.

(a) at (b) in (c) on (d) to

Q3 Sara takes a great interest ______ music.

(a) to (b) on (c) in (d) at

Q4 I believe ______ God.

(a) to (b) in (c) of (d) on

Q5 We must conform ______ the bad economic situation.

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

Q6 He was found guilty _____ murder.

(a) about (b) with (c) of (d) at

Q7 Sara takes a great interest ______ music.

(a) to (b) on (c) in (d) at

Q8 She always complains ______ the weather.

(a) about (b) for (c) at (d) No preposition

Q9 She takes care ______ her mother.

(a) about (b) for (c) of (d) at

Q10 When did you arrive ______ Pakistan.

(a) at (b) to (c) in (d) on

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Preposition Usage for CSS Screening / Level #22 Index

Q1 Our class is composed ______ forty students.

(a) from (b) by (c) of (d) No preposition

Q2 He is certain _____ my success.

(a) about (b) off (c) at (d) of

Q3 He was angry ______ him.

(a) againt (b) about (c) to (d) with

Q4 She was really glad ______ receiving your letter.

(a) about (b) with (c) from (d) in

Q5 We cannot rely ______ him.

(a) at (b) in (c) on (d) for

Q6 She took ______ everything the teacher said that morning.

(a) down (b) in (c) to (d) into

Q7 I've no doubt ______ his ability.

(a) in (b) at (c) of (d) from

Q8 It depends ______ his approval.

(a) upon (b) from (c) at (d) in

Q9 The father showed great anxiety ______ his daughter's safety.

(a) about (b) to (c) for (d) at

Q10 Did you see Mr. Shoaib ______ the party.

(a) in (b) at (c) to (d) in

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Preposition Usage for CSS Screening / Level #23 Index

Q1 Junaid boasted ______ of his strength.

(a) for (b) of (c) at (d) No preposition

Q2 Which one is correct

(a) She dislikes waiting for trains. (b) She dislikes to wait for trains.

Q3 She always complains ______ the weather.

(a) about (b) for (c) at (d) No preposition

Q4 Don’t blame her _____ the accident.

(a) about (b) to (c) for (d) in

Q5 Ayesha is very careful ______ her health.

(a) for (b) of (c) at (d) by

Q6 Mr. Shayan is independent _____ his parents.

(a) against (b) in (c) from (d) of

Q7 She will not complain ______ your bunk.

(a) for (b) of (c) at (d) No preposition

Q8 You should complain ______ his misconduct to your teacher.

(a) against (b) for (c) about (d) of

Q9 We should never yield ______ evil.

(a) before (b) by (c) into (d) to

Q10 It depends ______ her.

(a) on (b) from (c) at (d) in

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Preposition Usage for CSS Screening / Level #24 Index

Q1 We're aiming ______ October 2005 as a finish date.

(a) at (b) for (c) to (d) none of these

Q2 They approve _____ your plans.

(a) to (b) for (c) of (d) on

Q3 She is always true ______ her words.

(a) by (b) from (c) at (d) to

Q4 She is now ashamed ______ her misconduct.

(a) from (b) by (c) over (d) of

Q5 Take ______ the wall before it falls on the head of a passerby.

(a) in (b) down (c) into (d) to

Q6 Precaution is the real antidote ______ fatal diseases.

(a) over (b) about (c) for (d) against

Q7 We arrived late ______ the airport.

(a) in (b) on (c) at (d) inside

Q8 He has taken ______ drinking.

(a) by (b) to (c) over (d) in

Q9 He divided the pizza ______ two.

(a) of (b) among (c) in (d) No preposition

Q10 Good players abide ______ the rules of the game.

(a) at (b) from (c) by (d) in

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Preposition Usage for CSS Screening / Level #25 Index

Q1 Were you ______ Nimra's party?

(a) in (b) at (c) to (d) in

Q2 She generally goes to bed ______ night.

(a) in (b) at (c) to (d) on

Q3 The court has absolved them ______ the crime.

(a) for (b) by (c) to (d) from

Q4 She will not complain ______ your bunk.

(a) for (b) of (c) at (d) No preposition

Q5 No one is more averse ______ borrowing money than Kamran is.

(a) in (b) at (c) to (d) with

Q6 The woman was ______ black.

(a) with (b) in (c) of (d) at

Q7 He apologised ______ the many typos.

(a) with (b) to (c) about (d) for

Q8 There is no cure ______ this disease.

(a) by (b) for (c) from (d) of

Q9 She has no ambition ______ distinction.

(a) for (b) of (c) to (d) No preposition

Q10 She was really glad ______ receiving your letter.

(a) about (b) with (c) from (d) in

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Preposition Usage for CSS Screening / Level #26 Index

Q1 He has assured me _____ his help.

(a) about (b) with (c) of (d) None of these

Q2 It is wrong to show animosity ______ one's senior.

(a) against (b) about (c) at (d) to

Q3 Carry _____ your work till morning.

(a) out (b) at (c) with (d) on

Q4 I and Ali agreed ______ where to eat.

(a) with (b) to (c) on (d) by

Q5 You should complain ______ the teacher if anyone troubles you.

(a) for (b) about (c) at (d) to

Q6 She wears these old trousers ______ painting.

(a) for (b) to (c) on (d) none of these

Q7 They often have lunch ______ McDonald's.

(a) in (b) inside (c) at (d) on

Q8 The flight to London leave ______ 15:30.

(a) in (b) on (c) to (d) at

Q9 He divided the pizza ______ four parts.

(a) in (b) among (c) into (d) of

Q10 I am weary ______ visiting that office daily.

(a) of (b) to (c) from (d) by

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Preposition Usage for CSS Screening / Level #27 Index

Q1 They were taken ______ by him.

(a) in (b) into (c) to (d) down

Q2 Let me tell you something ______ confidence.

(a) on (b) upon (c) at (d) in

Q3 The students were waiting ______ the corner of the street.

(a) at (b) in (c) on (d) inside

Q4 The doctor has cured him ______ malaria fever.

(a) for (b) from (c) by (d) of

Q5 He doesn’t earn. He lives _____ his younger brother's money.

(a) from (b) on (c) at (d) No Preposition is needed

Q6 I will comply ______ your request.

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

Q7 She studied French ______ five years.

(a) at (b) in (c) for (d) since

Q8 There is no cure ______ this disease.

(a) by (b) for (c) from (d) of

Q9 Iran and Iraq abound ______ oil.

(a) in (b) into (c) from (d) to

Q10 He travelled ______ train last night.

(a) from (b) with (c) on (d) by

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Preposition Usage for CSS Screening / Level #28 Index

Q1 For a moment, Sara was shocked ______ his words.

(a) for (b) by (c) in (d) because of

Q2 Be careful ______ your shoes.

(a) for (b) at (c) about (d) by

Q3 we are going ______ some breakfast.

(a) to (b) for (c) at (d) none of these

Q4 I think I am going to study English ______ two years.

(a) in (b) at (c) on (d) to

Q5 The father showed great anxiety ______ his daughter's safety.

(a) about (b) to (c) for (d) at

Q6 We were tired when we got ______ home.

(a) in (b) at (c) on (d) No preposition

Q7 Sara is bent _____ becoming a doctor.

(a) to (b) down (c) up (d) on

Q8 This man was an accomplice ______ the thief.

(a) with (b) to (c) in (d) into

Q9 They agree ______ everything.

(a) with (b) to (c) on (d) by

Q10 I owe allegiance ______ no one except God.

(a) with (b) by (c) to (d) for

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Preposition Usage for CSS Screening / Level #29 Index

Q1 These books deal _____ surgery.

(a) with (b) in (c) of (d) at

Q2 There were not many people ______ the meeting.

(a) in (b) at (c) to (d) in

Q3 We cannot rely ______ him.

(a) at (b) in (c) on (d) for

Q4 I have come _____ an old friend just now.

(a) off (b) at (c) to (d) across

Q5 She congratulated me ______ my success.

(a) on (b) for (c) to (d) at

Q6 Nelson Mandela was deprived ______ his freedom.

(a) from (b) of (c) to (d) by

Q7 She was really glad ______ receiving your letter.

(a) about (b) with (c) from (d) in

Q8 The train is due ______ 5 P.M.

(a) at (b) on (c) in (d) by

Q9 Ayesha is very careful ______ her health.

(a) for (b) of (c) at (d) by

Q10 I was asked to wait ______ the buss stop at three o'clock.

(a) on (b) in (c) at (d) to

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Preposition Usage for CSS Screening / Level #30 Index

Q1 The new policy aims ______ providing extra support for the unemployed.

(a) to (b) at (c) for (d) over

Q2 Which one is correct

(a) I suggested staying at that hotel. (b) I suggested to stay at that hotel.

Q3 How many employees are working ______ HOW5?

(a) in (b) at (c) to (d) in

Q4 He accused me ______ poisoning his cat.

(a) for (b) of (c) about (d) in

Q5 The crowd broke ______ the police barriers and attacked the hunters.

(a) through (b) in (c) out (d) with

Q6 I have no access ______ the President.

(a) for (b) from (c) at (d) to

Q7 Good players abide ______ the rules of the game.

(a) at (b) from (c) by (d) in

Q8 He makes a living by taking ______ guests.

(a) down (b) to (c) in (d) into

Q9 He bought a new house according ______ the wish of his mother.

(a) with (b) by (c) on (d) to

Q10 We should abstain ______ smoking.

(a) to (b) by (c) with (d) from

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Preposition Usage for CSS Screening / Level #31 Index

Q1 The book consists ______ 35 chapters.

(a) in (b) on (c) by (d) of

Q2 Don’t be blind _____ your mother needs.

(a) to (b) with (c) on (d) by

Q3 They play regularly _____ my team.

(a) for (b) with (c) in (d) at

Q4 We have no doubt ______ her ability.

(a) about (b) at (c) on (d) in

Q5 I absolve her ______ her promise.

(a) by (b) to (c) from (d) for

Q6 We are tired ______ working long hours.

(a) of (b) by (c) from (d) in

Q7 The helicopter took off ______ midday and headed for the Persian Gulf.

(a) at (b) to (c) in (d) for

Q8 He has taken ______ drinking.

(a) by (b) to (c) over (d) in

Q9 He lives ______ 59 Mughal Street.

(a) in (b) at (c) on (d) No preposition

Q10 We must conform ______ the bad economic situation.

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

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Preposition Usage for CSS Screening / Level #32 Index

Q1 She is only arguing ______ what she believes is right. She thinks she is on the right path.

(a) by (b) for (c) against (d) none of these

Q2 When did you arrive ______ Pakistan.

(a) at (b) to (c) in (d) on

Q3 I will meet him ______ the hospital.

(a) in (b) at (c) on (d) to

Q4 William was charged ______ murder.

(a) at (b) with (c) in (d) on

Q5 She is anxious ______ her health.

(a) to (b) for (c) about (d) No preposition

Q6 She always complains ______ the weather.

(a) about (b) for (c) at (d) No preposition

Q7 What time do we arrive ______ the hotel.

(a) at (b) to (c) on (d) in

Q8 The meeting will commence _____ a song.

(a) out (b) of (c) with (d) on

Q9 I will not deal _____ this merchant at all.

(a) with (b) in (c) of (d) at

Q10 Your father may call _____ your examination result.

(a) at (b) for (c) on (d) with

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Preposition Usage for CSS Screening / Level #33 Index

Q1 He was angry ______ her refusal.

(a) against (b) at (c) to (d) with

Q2 Walid left his village ______ the age of 18.

(a) at (b) in (c) on (d) None of these

Q3 We will be ______ home all morning.

(a) on (b) inside (c) in (d) at

Q4 I am confident _____ her success.

(a) off (b) of (c) with (d) at

Q5 I absolve her ______ her promise.

(a) by (b) to (c) from (d) for

Q6 You can easily cope _____ all your problems.

(a) with (b) up (c) to (d) at

Q7 The jar was full ______ oil.

(a) with (b) from (c) of (d) in

Q8 Before medical advancements, many people died ______ malaria.

(a) from (b) for (c) by (d) of

Q9 Queen Elizabeth's accession ______ the throne was celebrated with great pomp.

(a) into (b) to (c) through (d) down

Q10 Queen Elizabeth's accession ______ the throne was celebrated with great pomp.

(a) into (b) to (c) through (d) down

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Preposition Usage for CSS Screening / Level #34 Index

Q1 I am confident _____ her success.

(a) off (b) of (c) with (d) at

Q2 I was not tired when I arrived ______ home.

(a) in (b) at (c) on (d) No preposition

Q3 He is conscious _____ her difficulties.

(a) about (b) at (c) for (d) of

Q4 There are 600 seats ______ the cinema.

(a) at (b) in (c) on (d) to

Q5 He divided the piza ______ two.

(a) of (b) among (c) in (d) No preposition

Q6 You should complain ______ the teacher if anyone troubles you.

(a) for (b) about (c) at (d) to

Q7 There is no alternative ______ this plan.

(a) of (b) to (c) from (d) No preposition

Q8 You must guard ______ bad habits.

(a) about (b) with (c) at (d) against

Q9 One should abstain ______ voting for corrupt politicians.

(a) from (b) by (c) to (d) with

Q10 She is content _____ life.

(a) of (b) from (c) to (d) with

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Preposition Usage for CSS Screening / Level #35 Index

Q1 Shayyan was absorbed ______ his work.

(a) at (b) on (c) in (d) for

Q2 A year consists ______ twelve months.

(a) by (b) in (c) on (d) of

Q3 He generally goes to bed ______ midnight.

(a) at (b) in (c) on (d) to

Q4 Which one is correct

(a) They discussed to go on holiday together. (b) They discussed going on holiday together.

Q5 My friend is really ambitious ______ a high position.

(a) of (b) for (c) to (d) No preposition

Q6 She will not complain ______ your bunk.

(a) for (b) of (c) at (d) No preposition

Q7 She is only arguing ______ what she believes is right. She thinks she is on the right path.

(a) by (b) for (c) against (d) none of these

Q8 Let's try to agree ______ a date.

(a) on (b) to (c) from (d) with

Q9 She is always true ______ her words.

(a) by (b) from (c) at (d) to

Q10 She hanged herself ______ a rope.

(a) to (b) with (c) at (d) by

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Preposition Usage for CSS Screening / Level #36 Index

Q1 There is no antidote ______ Cobra's poison.

(a) about (b) to (c) at (d) for

Q2 They had lunch ______ KFC.

(a) in (b) at (c) inside (d) on

Q3 Our class is composed ______ forty students.

(a) from (b) by (c) of (d) No preposition

Q4 He cannot convince _____ her of his honesty.

(a) to (b) of (c) with (d) at

Q5 How many students were there ______ the concert?

(a) to (b) in (c) on (d) at

Q6 We're getting anxious ______ money.

(a) to (b) about (c) for (d) No preposition

Q7 It depends ______ her.

(a) on (b) from (c) at (d) in

Q8 The man was cured ______ his illness.

(a) from (b) for (c) by (d) of

Q9 Let us compare Ghalib's poetry _____ Iqbal's.

(a) on (b) to (c) at (d) with

Q10 I exchanged my collection of ancient coins _____ some matchboxes.

(a) with (b) by (c) for (d) at

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Preposition Usage for CSS Screening / Level #37 Index

Q1 One should abstain ______ voting for corrupt politicians.

(a) from (b) by (c) to (d) with

Q2 One should be ashamed ______ one's misconduct.

(a) of (b) by (c) over (d) from

Q3 She acceded ______ my request.

(a) from (b) to (c) by (d) No preposition

Q4 Queen Elizabeth II succeeded ______ the throne in 1952.

(a) at (b) in (c) to (d) by

Q5 We must conform ______ the bad economic situation.

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

Q6 Queen Elizabeth's accession ______ the throne was celebrated with great pomp.

(a) into (b) to (c) through (d) down

Q7 She took ______ everything the teacher said that morning.

(a) down (b) in (c) to (d) into

Q8 He travelled ______ train last night.

(a) from (b) with (c) on (d) by

Q9 They persisted _____ their silly ideas.

(a) for (b) to (c) on (d) in

Q10 These shops deal _____ furniture.

(a) in (b) at (c) of (d) with

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Preposition Usage for CSS Screening / Level #38 Index

Q1 Mr. Shayan filled the jar _____ oil.

(a) by (b) with (c) from (d) of

Q2 You must bear _____ my weakness.

(a) out (b) at (c) with (d) up

Q3 She apologized _____ not returning my books in time.

(a) to (b) for (c) on (d) at

Q4 We are quite certain ______ this fact.

(a) at (b) in (c) of (d) for

Q5 We must start ______ dawn to finish this in time.

(a) from (b) by (c) at (d) in

Q6 I will meet him ______ the hospital.

(a) in (b) at (c) on (d) to

Q7 Don’t boast _____ your property.

(a) about (b) to (c) around (d) of

Q8 Which one is correct

(a) They risked being caught. (b) They risked to be caught.

Q9 Trump will deprive you ______ your money, he is dishonest.

(a) from (b) by (c) of (d) in

Q10 We must conform ______ the bad economic situation.

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

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Preposition Usage for CSS Screening / Level #39 Index

Q1 She is anxious ______ her health.

(a) to (b) for (c) about (d) No preposition

Q2 The southern province of that country may break _____.

(a) up (b) with (c) down (d) away

Q3 She lives ______ Mumbai.

(a) in (b) at (c) from (d) since

Q4 One should try to tide ______ one's difficulties.

(a) by (b) over (c) on (d) at

Q5 He is waiting for the train ______ the station.

(a) in (b) on (c) inside (d) at

Q6 She is still an amateur _____ singing.

(a) to (b) from (c) by (d) at

Q7 He is waiting for the train ______ the station.

(a) in (b) on (c) inside (d) at

Q8 These shops deal _____ furniture.

(a) in (b) at (c) of (d) with

Q9 Which one is correct

(a) We considered to move to London. (b) We considered moving to London.

Q10 She thinks we should apologise ______ Mrs. Zaineb.

(a) with (b) to (c) for (d) about

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Preposition Usage for CSS Screening / Level #40 Index

Q1 The river abounds _______ fish.

(a) from (b) to (c) in (d) at

Q2 He acted according ______ my advice.

(a) by (b) in (c) to (d) with

Q3 One should try to tide ______ one's difficulties.

(a) by (b) over (c) on (d) at

Q4 My dog has been missing _____ yesterday.

(a) since (b) for (c) from (d) by

Q5 I aim ______ becoming an engineer.

(a) at (b) for (c) to (d) on

Q6 Anam was pleased ______ me.

(a) in (b) from (c) with (d) None of these

Q7 He aimed ______ the target.

(a) for (b) at (c) to (d) against

Q8 I will comply ______ your request.

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

Q9 It depends ______ his approval.

(a) upon (b) from (c) at (d) in

Q10 Walid left his village ______ the age of 18.

(a) at (b) in (c) on (d) None of these

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Q1 He divided the pizza ______ half.

(a) among (b) of (c) in (d) No preposition

Q2 He divided the pizza ______ four parts.

(a) in (b) among (c) into (d) of

Q3 The new law is not about alleviating inequality but aiming ______ reducing crime rate.

(a) to (b) at (c) against (d) in

Q4 Junaid boasted ______ of his strength.

(a) for (b) of (c) at (d) No preposition

Q5 All of us trust ______ your leadership.

(a) on (b) upon (c) of (d) in

Q6 My manager has agreed ______ my holiday dates.

(a) to (b) with (c) on (d) upon

Q7 There is no alternative ______ this plan.

(a) of (b) to (c) from (d) No preposition

Q8 I've no doubt ______ his ability.

(a) in (b) at (c) of (d) from

Q9 His benevolence _____ the poor is remarkable.

(a) for (b) in (c) towards (d) at

Q10 They were found guilty _____ murder his uncle.

(a) for (b) of (c) with (d) at

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Q1 They travelled ten kilometers ______ three hours.

(a) by (b) in (c) at (d) before

Q2 Which one is correct

(a) My sister urges to spend some time learning the development.


(b) My sister urges spending some time learning the development.

Q3 They avail themselves _____ all the opportunities.

(a) to (b) on (c) in (d) of

Q4 Ahmad is very popular _____ his friends.

(a) among (b) with (c) between (d) in

Q5 There is no cure ______ this disease.

(a) by (b) for (c) from (d) of

Q6 She acceded ______ my request.

(a) from (b) to (c) by (d) No preposition

Q7 She lives in Lahore ______ 84 Shirley Street.

(a) at (b) to (c) in (d) for

Q8 They repented ______ their crime.

(a) from (b) by (c) at (d) of

Q9 I apologised ______ being late.

(a) to (b) with (c) for (d) about

Q10 We should not depend ______ them in any matter.

(a) on (b) from (c) at (d) in

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Q1 This book will appeal _____ you.

(a) by (b) to (c) at (d) on

Q2 Walid left his village ______ the age of 18.

(a) at (b) in (c) on (d) None of these

Q3 She has no ambition ______ distinction.

(a) for (b) of (c) to (d) No preposition

Q4 I aim ______ fly to London.

(a) at (b) for (c) to (d) on

Q5 My manager has agreed ______ my holiday dates.

(a) to (b) with (c) on (d) upon

Q6 Which one is correct

(a) We delayed doing our taxes. (b) We delayed to do our taxes.

Q7 The tooth broke _____ and had to be extracted.

(a) through (b) in (c) at (d) with

Q8 He agreed ______ help us.

(a) with (b) by (c) to (d) on

Q9 All of us trust ______ your leadership.

(a) on (b) upon (c) of (d) in

Q10 Trump will fail ______ his next political campaign.

(a) from (b) in (c) with (d) at

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Q1 Mr. Shayan is independent _____ his parents.

(a) against (b) in (c) from (d) of

Q2 We usually have breakfast early ______ the morning.

(a) in (b) at (c) to (d) on

Q3 The students were waiting ______ the corner of the street.

(a) at (b) in (c) on (d) inside

Q4 Sehla was disappointed ______ the low mark she got in the test.

(a) at (b) of (c) on (d) from

Q5 One should try to tide ______ one's difficulties.

(a) by (b) over (c) on (d) at

Q6 This project will be finished _______ three weeks' time.

(a) at (b) on (c) in (d) to

Q7 He makes a living by taking ______ guests.

(a) down (b) to (c) in (d) into

Q8 They agree ______ everything.

(a) with (b) to (c) on (d) by

Q9 She is always true ______ her words.

(a) by (b) from (c) at (d) to

Q10 Sara is senior _____ me by seven years.

(a) than (b) from (c) by (d) to

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Q1 Many men die _____ pestilence.

(a) by (b) of (c) for (d) with

Q2 He is very careful ______ his money.

(a) of (b) for (c) by (d) at

Q3 Men die _____ hunger.

(a) of (b) by (c) for (d) with

Q4 We have no doubt ______ her ability.

(a) about (b) at (c) on (d) in

Q5 She is always true ______ her words.

(a) by (b) from (c) at (d) to

Q6 He complained ______ a sore throat.

(a) for (b) at (c) of (d) No preposition

Q7 All mountains are not covered ______ snow.

(a) with (b) by (c) from (d) of

Q8 He took ______ getting up early and working before breakfast.

(a) by (b) to (c) over (d) in

Q9 The progress of this project consists _____ hard work.

(a) of (b) in (c) at (d) on

Q10 Let's try to agree ______ a date.

(a) on (b) to (c) from (d) with

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Q1 Which one is correct

(a) We delayed doing our taxes. (b) We delayed to do our taxes.

Q2 Her talk doesn't accord ______ her action.

(a) to (b) in (c) with (d) No preposition

Q3 She studied French ______ five years.

(a) at (b) in (c) for (d) since

Q4 The approach ______ his farmhouse is rather difficult.

(a) to (b) for (c) of (d) No preposition

Q5 You should complain ______ the teacher if anyone troubles you.

(a) for (b) about (c) at (d) to

Q6 There are 600 seats ______ the cinema.

(a) at (b) in (c) on (d) to

Q7 He fell ill and was confined _____ bed.

(a) to (b) of (c) at (d) with

Q8 The new policy aims ______ providing extra support for the unemployed.

(a) to (b) at (c) for (d) over

Q9 She was affected _____ pain to hear of her failure.

(a) to (b) with (c) by (d) at

Q10 We should call _____ him tomorrow.

(a) at (b) for (c) on (d) in

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Q1 Call _____ the doctor, please.

(a) at (b) for (c) on (d) in

Q2 He is really ambitious _____ a high position.

(a) for (b) to (c) at (d) on

Q3 She congratulated me ______ my success.

(a) on (b) for (c) to (d) at

Q4 Ali agreed with Nimra ______ the terms of their contract.

(a) with (b) to (c) on (d) by

Q5 She congratulated me ______ my success.

(a) on (b) for (c) to (d) at

Q6 The sun broke _____ the clouds.

(a) in (b) at (c) through (d) with

Q7 She will call _____ me at my office.

(a) at (b) for (c) on (d) with

Q8 He will accede ______ my proposal.

(a) by (b) in (c) on (d) to

Q9 You should complain ______ his misconduct to your teacher.

(a) against (b) for (c) about (d) of

Q10 My car is different ______ yours.

(a) than (b) against (c) from (d) No preposition

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Q1 The train is bound _____ London.

(a) to (b) with (c) by (d) for

Q2 A year consists ______ twelve months.

(a) by (b) in (c) on (d) of

Q3 They are going to condole _____ her on her brother's death.

(a) with (b) on (c) at (d) to

Q4 She had great affection ______ her father.

(a) to (b) for (c) by (d) over

Q5 Sir Syed Kazim Ali doesn’t seem to approve _____ people with dogs in the park.

(a) in (b) of (c) by (d) none of these

Q6 Which one is correct

(a) They denied to commit the crime. (b) They denied committing the crime.

Q7 I am anxious ______ an end to this mystery.

(a) to (b) about (c) for (d) No preposition

Q8 A great change has come _____ in my country.

(a) at (b) about (c) to (d) in

Q9 She has no ambition ______ distinction.

(a) for (b) of (c) to (d) No preposition

Q10 The summary presented to the president argues ______ building more hospitals.

(a) against (b) for (c) in (d) none of these

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Q1 You should complain ______ the teacher if anyone troubles you.

(a) for (b) about (c) at (d) to

Q2 He's not interested ______ her work.

(a) to (b) on (c) in (d) at

Q3 I owe allegiance ______ no one except God.

(a) with (b) by (c) to (d) for

Q4 Can you please assure the general manager of my ability to handle this task?

(a) about (b) with (c) of (d) None of these

Q5 Anam was pleased ______ me.

(a) in (b) from (c) with (d) None of these

Q6 Saudi Arabia abounds ______ oil.

(a) from (b) with (c) to (d) No preposition

Q7 He was disappointed ______ his son's result.

(a) by (b) with (c) at (d) about

Q8 We have been waiting ______ 4:30.

(a) for (b) from (c) since (d) none of these

Q9 She should guard ______ bad company.

(a) from (b) against (c) with (d) of

Q10 No one is more averse ______ borrowing money than Kamran is.

(a) in (b) at (c) to (d) with

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Q1 I believe ______ God.

(a) to (b) in (c) of (d) on

Q2 She takes care ______ her mother.

(a) about (b) for (c) of (d) at

Q3 Take ______ the wall before it falls on the head of a passerby.

(a) in (b) down (c) into (d) to

Q4 This car doesn’t belong _____ him.

(a) with (b) to (c) by (d) None of these

Q5 One should always true ______ one's promises.

(a) by (b) from (c) at (d) to

Q6 We are tired ______ working long hours.

(a) of (b) by (c) from (d) in

Q7 Shayyan was absorbed ______ his work.

(a) at (b) on (c) in (d) for

Q8 He started ______ five in the morning.

(a) at (b) in (c) on (d) No preposition

Q9 When we write letters, we correspond _____ others.

(a) to (b) with (c) in (d) None of these

Q10 We are tired ______ working long hours.

(a) of (b) by (c) from (d) in

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Q1 It is wrong to show animosity ______ one's senior.

(a) against (b) about (c) at (d) to

Q2 He is accustomed ______ hot weather.

(a) with (b) by (c) to (d) in

Q3 He was annoyed ______ them for their unreasonable demands.

(a) against (b) about (c) with (d) to

Q4 She feels repentance ______ her sin.

(a) from (b) by (c) for (d) of

Q5 My boss has agreed ______ give me a holiday.

(a) about (b) to (c) with (d) on

Q6 They are deaf _____ their brother advice.

(a) at (b) with (c) to (d) on

Q7 Alia likes staying ______ home and reading books on Sunday.

(a) at (b) in (c) on (d) No preposition

Q8 The new law aims ______ reduce crime rate.

(a) at (b) to (c) in (d) against

Q9 I didn't think that she would bear ______ under extreme pressure.

(a) down on (b) up (c) out (d) with

Q10 He left the college because he didn’t agree ______ the manager's policy.

(a) to (b) with (c) upon (d) on

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Q1 He lives ______ 59 Mughal Street.

(a) in (b) at (c) on (d) No preposition

Q2 Let us consult _____ the doctor. He will advise us well.

(a) to (b) from (c) with (d) at

Q3 The train is due ______ 5 P.M.

(a) at (b) on (c) in (d) by

Q4 William said climate change is a real threat. I agreed ______ him.

(a) about (b) by (c) for (d) with

Q5 Let me tell you something ______ confidence.

(a) on (b) upon (c) at (d) in

Q6 He acted according ______ my advice.

(a) by (b) in (c) to (d) with

Q7 Is she satisfied ______ your result?

(a) with (b) from (c) by (d) at

Q8 This jar is full _____ oil.

(a) by (b) with (c) from (d) of

Q9 He liked all his subjects with the exception _______ chemistry.

(a) with (b) in (c) of (d) to

Q10 Nimra is independent _____ her parents.

(a) about (b) with (c) of (d) at

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Q1 Sometimes he takes a pride ______ his work.

(a) in (b) at (c) for (d) with

Q2 Which one is correct

(a) She understands his quit. (b) She understands his quitting.

Q3 She always complains ______ the weather.

(a) about (b) for (c) at (d) No preposition

Q4 The approach ______ his farmhouse is rather difficult.

(a) to (b) for (c) of (d) No preposition

Q5 We must start ______ dawn to finish this in time.

(a) from (b) by (c) at (d) in

Q6 She went ______ the cinema last night.

(a) in (b) at (c) to (d) for

Q7 I agreed ______ the idea to rehome the dogs.

(a) with (b) by (c) from (d) on

Q8 The new photo editing software is being aimed ______ mobile application developers.

(a) to (b) at (c) over (d) for

Q9 We have confidence ______ our team.

(a) in (b) to (c) at (d) on

Q10 They were astonished _____ her grand success.

(a) at (b) on (c) in (d) of

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Q1 Don’t blame her _____ the accident.

(a) about (b) to (c) for (d) in

Q2 We are tired ______ working long hours.

(a) of (b) by (c) from (d) in

Q3 Her talk doesn't accord ______ her action.

(a) to (b) in (c) with (d) No preposition

Q4 She had great affection ______ her father.

(a) to (b) for (c) by (d) over

Q5 One should try to tide ______ one's difficulties.

(a) by (b) over (c) on (d) at

Q6 They are going to condole _____ her on her brother's death.

(a) with (b) on (c) at (d) to

Q7 We are averse _____ eating in hotels.

(a) in (b) at (c) to (d) with

Q8 He was acquitted _____ the charge brought against him.

(a) from (b) by (c) to (d) of

Q9 Mr. Shayan filled the jar _____ oil.

(a) by (b) with (c) from (d) of

Q10 He was found guilty _____ murder.

(a) about (b) with (c) of (d) at

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Q1 When did you arrive ______ Pakistan.

(a) at (b) to (c) in (d) on

Q2 The opposition agreed ______ the government’s new measures.

(a) about (b) to (c) on (d) with

Q3 Which one is correct

(a) They completed to renovate the house. (b) They completed renovating the house.

Q4 We hope to reach the airport ______ an hour.

(a) at (b) in (c) by (d) on

Q5 It was raining, so I waited ______ the bank.

(a) in (b) at (c) to (d) on

Q6 My dog has been missing _____ yesterday.

(a) since (b) for (c) from (d) by

Q7 She had great affection ______ her father.

(a) to (b) for (c) by (d) over

Q8 It's a mistake to aim ______ perfection.

(a) to (b) at (c) for (d) none of these

Q9 One should try to tide ______ one's difficulties.

(a) by (b) over (c) on (d) at

Q10 He lives ______ 59 Mughal Street.

(a) in (b) at (c) on (d) No preposition

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Q1 He will accede ______ my proposal.

(a) by (b) in (c) on (d) to

Q2 He left the college because he didn’t agree ______ the manager's policy.

(a) to (b) with (c) upon (d) on

Q3 We were waiting ______ the bus stop.

(a) in (b) at (c) to (d) in

Q4 I believe ______ God.

(a) to (b) in (c) of (d) on

Q5 There is no antidote ______ Cobra's poison.

(a) about (b) to (c) at (d) for

Q6 The doctor has cured him ______ malaria fever.

(a) for (b) from (c) by (d) of

Q7 We should abstain ______ smoking.

(a) True (b) False (c) Both a & b (d) None of these

Q8 It depends ______ her.

(a) on (b) from (c) at (d) in

Q9 Junaid boasted ______ his strength.

(a) for (b) of (c) at (d) No preposition

Q10 I have read it ______ four hours.

(a) since (b) for (c) to (d) none of these

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Q1 Everyone can bear _____ my statement.

(a) down on (b) up (c) out (d) with

Q2 Sara is glad _____ receiving her husband letter.

(a) from (b) with (c) about (d) to

Q3 Take ______ the wall before it falls on the head of a passerby.

(a) in (b) down (c) into (d) to

Q4 We should abstain ______ smoking.

(a) to (b) by (c) with (d) from

Q5 William said climate change is a real threat. I agreed ______ him.

(a) about (b) by (c) for (d) with

Q6 Shayan was absorbed ______ his work.

(a) at (b) on (c) in (d) for

Q7 My boss has agreed ______ give me a holiday.

(a) about (b) to (c) with (d) on

Q8 The meeting begins ______ five o'clock.

(a) on (b) at (c) in (d) into

Q9 Men die _____ inflammation of the lungs.

(a) of (b) by (c) for (d) with

Q10 We should never yield ______ evil.

(a) before (b) by (c) into (d) to

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Q1 They were taken ______ by him.

(a) in (b) into (c) to (d) down

Q2 No disease can break _____ in our city, it is very clean.

(a) down (b) off (c) out (d) into

Q3 He felt no appetite ______ any kind of food.

(a) for (b) about (c) to (d) in

Q4 He agreed ______ a pay cut.

(a) about (b) to (c) with (d) on

Q5 All mountains are not covered ______ snow.

(a) with (b) by (c) from (d) of

Q6 We hope she will succeed ______ her work.

(a) at (b) in (c) to (d) by

Q7 You should complain ______ his misconduct to your teacher.

(a) against (b) for (c) about (d) of

Q8 You must avail yourself _____ this chance.

(a) to (b) on (c) in (d) of

Q9 She may be confronted _____ some difficulties there.

(a) to (b) at (c) with (d) in

Q10 He fell ill and was confined _____ bed.

(a) to (b) of (c) at (d) with

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Q1 One should always true ______ one's promises.

(a) by (b) from (c) at (d) to

Q2 She is capable _____ becoming a doctor.

(a) at (b) of (c) off (d) in

Q3 He is used ______ the heat.

(a) by (b) with (c) to (d) through

Q4 Which one is correct

(a) The new job involves to travell to Lahore once a month.


(b) The new job involves travelling to Lahore once a month.

Q5 Which one is correct

(a) I practised to sing the song. (b) I practised singing the song.

Q6 The approach ______ his farmhouse is rather difficult.

(a) to (b) for (c) of (d) No preposition

Q7 We are doubtful ______ her ability to pass.

(a) in (b) at (c) of (d) about

Q8 The girl was dressed ______ white.

(a) with (b) in (c) on (d) of

Q9 She agreed ______ cook the dinner early.

(a) on (b) upon (c) to (d) with

Q10 Ali works ______ the cinema on the east side of town.

(a) at (b) inside (c) on (d) in

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Q1 How many employees are working ______ HOW5?

(a) in (b) at (c) to (d) in

Q2 The train is due ______ 5 P.M.

(a) at (b) on (c) in (d) by

Q3 You should call _____ the police if there is a danger.

(a) at (b) for (c) on (d) in

Q4 It is wrong to show animosity ______ one's senior.

(a) against (b) about (c) at (d) to

Q5 We are doubtful ______ her ability to pass.

(a) in (b) at (c) of (d) about

Q6 He felt no appetite ______ any kind of food.

(a) for (b) about (c) to (d) in

Q7 She always complains ______ the weather.

(a) about (b) for (c) at (d) No preposition

Q8 The jar was full ______ oil.

(a) with (b) from (c) of (d) in

Q9 The bus driver agreed ______ the best route to Lahore.

(a) with (b) to (c) on (d) by

Q10 They travelled ten kilometers ______ three hours.

(a) by (b) in (c) at (d) before

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Q1 The new policy aims ______ providing extra support for the unemployed.

(a) to (b) at (c) for (d) over

Q2 We have no doubt ______ her ability.

(a) at (b) on (c) in (d) of

Q3 I will comply ______ your request.

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

Q4 He is ______ Oxford. (Oxford University).

(a) in (b) to (c) on (d) at

Q5 She has been absent from the class ______ Feburary.

(a) for (b) since (c) from (d) none of these

Q6 He is very careful ______ his money.

(a) of (b) for (c) by (d) at

Q7 I have lived here ______ 1995.

(a) since (b) for (c) from (d) none of these

Q8 I have no access ______ the President.

(a) for (b) from (c) at (d) to

Q9 I don’t beg _____ their help.

(a) at (b) for (c) on (d) to

Q10 Our class is composed ______ forty students.

(a) from (b) by (c) of (d) No preposition

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Q1 This book will appeal _____ you.

(a) by (b) to (c) at (d) on

Q2 He was found guilty _____ murder.

(a) about (b) with (c) of (d) at

Q3 I believed ______ your honesty of purpose.

(a) to (b) over (c) in (d) No preposition

Q4 His mother didn’t agree ______ the idea of a big birthday party.

(a) on (b) to (c) with (d) from

Q5 He lives ______ 59 Mughal Street.

(a) in (b) at (c) on (d) No preposition

Q6 They repented ______ their crime.

(a) from (b) by (c) at (d) of

Q7 Our class is composed ______ forty students.

(a) from (b) by (c) of (d) No preposition

Q8 They had lunch ______ KFC.

(a) in (b) at (c) inside (d) on

Q9 Take ______ the wall before it falls on the head of a passerby.

(a) in (b) down (c) into (d) to

Q10 I am not good _____ math.

(a) at (b) in (c) with (d) to

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Q1 She is angry ______ him for lying to her.

(a) against (b) about (c) with (d) to

Q2 The cat tried to catch _____ the rabbit.

(a) at (b) out (c) in (d) on

Q3 Don't aim your gun ______ him.

(a) for (b) at (c) to (d) against

Q4 The solider acquitted himself well _____ the battle.

(a) in (b) to (c) from (d) by

Q5 There is no antidote ______ Cobra's poison.

(a) about (b) to (c) at (d) for

Q6 We are tired ______ working long hours.

(a) of (b) by (c) from (d) in

Q7 Let's try to agree ______ a date.

(a) on (b) to (c) from (d) with

Q8 There is no antidote ______ Cobra's poison.

(a) about (b) to (c) at (d) for

Q9 Which one is correct

(a) We anticipated arriving late tonight. (b) We anticipated to arrive late tonight.

Q10 Usually students have no aptitude ______ English.

(a) to (b) of (c) about (d) for

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Preposition Usage for CSS Screening / Level #64 Index

Q1 Bush was an accomplice ______ Salim in the murder of his friend.

(a) with (b) to (c) in (d) into

Q2 She thinks we should apologize ______ Mrs. Zaineb.

(a) with (b) to (c) for (d) about

Q3 William said climate change is a real threat. I agreed ______ him.

(a) about (b) by (c) for (d) with

Q4 He is certain _____ my success.

(a) about (b) off (c) at (d) of

Q5 I have no access ______ the President.

(a) for (b) from (c) at (d) to

Q6 A brave man never get annoyed ______ difficulties.

(a) at (b) against (c) about (d) to

Q7 The prisoner will appeal _____ the judge for mercy.

(a) by (b) to (c) at (d) on

Q8 They persisted _____ their silly ideas.

(a) for (b) to (c) on (d) in

Q9 Don’t confide this secret _____ that fellow because he is against you.

(a) at (b) with (c) in (d) to

Q10 We didn’t agree among ourselves ______ the division of the property.

(a) with (b) to (c) on (d) at

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Preposition Usage for CSS Screening / Level #65 Index

Q1 Junaid boasted ______ his strength.

(a) for (b) of (c) at (d) No preposition

Q2 Let's discuss this issue ______ the evening.

(a) at (b) in (c) on (d) to

Q3 Be careful ______ your shoes.

(a) for (b) at (c) about (d) by

Q4 Which one is correct

(a) I tolerated her talking. (b) I tolerated her talk.

Q5 The sun broke _____ the clouds.

(a) in (b) at (c) through (d) with

Q6 Which one is correct

(a) He admitted cheat on the test. (b) He admitted cheating on the test.

Q7 The crowd broke ______ the police barriers and attacked the hunters.

(a) through (b) in (c) out (d) with

Q8 We must start ______ dawn to finish this in time.

(a) from (b) by (c) at (d) in

Q9 I believed ______ your honesty of purpose.

(a) to (b) over (c) in (d) No preposition

Q10 When she lost her sister's book, she was asked to make amends ______ for this loss.

(a) of (b) over (c) for (d) to

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Preposition Usage for CSS Screening / Level #66 Index

Q1 She had great affection ______ her father.

(a) to (b) for (c) by (d) over

Q2 Which one is correct

(a) We can't stand her to smoke in the lawn. (b) We can't stand her smoking in the lawn.

Q3 Ayesha is very careful ______ her health.

(a) for (b) of (c) at (d) by

Q4 He is used ______ the heat.

(a) by (b) with (c) to (d) through

Q5 Trump will deprive you ______ your money, he is dishonest.

(a) from (b) by (c) of (d) in

Q6 The meeting begins ______ five o'clock.

(a) on (b) at (c) in (d) into

Q7 One should try to tide ______ one's difficulties.

(a) by (b) over (c) on (d) at

Q8 She took ______ everything the teacher said that morning.

(a) down (b) in (c) to (d) into

Q9 Trump will fail ______ his next political campaign.

(a) from (b) in (c) with (d) at

Q10 She apologized _____ not returning my books in time.

(a) to (b) for (c) on (d) at

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Preposition Usage for CSS Screening / Level #67 Index

Q1 This was an exception ______ the rule.

(a) of (b) for (c) to (d) in

Q2 The opposition agreed ______ the government’s new measures.

(a) about (b) to (c) on (d) with

Q3 She is angry ______ him for lying to her.

(a) against (b) about (c) with (d) to

Q4 Birds usually feed _____ insects.

(a) from (b) on (c) at (d) No Preposition is needed

Q5 You should complain ______ his misconduct to your teacher.

(a) against (b) for (c) about (d) of

Q6 Which one is correct

(a) He mentioned going to the market. (b) He mentioned to go to the market.

Q7 The prisoner will appeal _____ the judge for mercy.

(a) by (b) to (c) at (d) on

Q8 A modern state should deal _____ equal justice to all.

(a) in (b) with (c) out (d) to

Q9 The manager aims ______ please his clients.

(a) at (b) for (c) to (d) on

Q10 My family is flying ______ home on Sunday.

(a) in (b) at (c) on (d) No preposition

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Preposition Usage for CSS Screening / Level #68 Index

Q1 He travelled ______ train last night.

(a) from (b) with (c) on (d) by

Q2 He who is abstemious ______ food habit enjoys a healthy life.

(a) at (b) from (c) in (d) at

Q3 When you come ______ my office, you will see my new laptop.

(a) in (b) at (c) to (d) for

Q4 I owe allegiance ______ no one except God.

(a) with (b) by (c) to (d) for

Q5 I have no access ______ the President.

(a) for (b) from (c) at (d) to

Q6 This lawyer deals well _____ his clients.

(a) by (b) in (c) with (d) out

Q7 Call _____ the doctor, please.

(a) at (b) for (c) on (d) in

Q8 She is anxious ______ her health.

(a) to (b) for (c) about (d) No preposition

Q9 The portrait was painted ______ the famous artist.

(a) from (b) with (c) by (d) at

Q10 The jar was full ______ oil.

(a) with (b) from (c) of (d) in

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Preposition Usage for CSS Screening / Level #69 Index

Q1 I was asked to wait ______ the buss stop at three o'clock.

(a) on (b) in (c) at (d) to

Q2 I am pleased _____ my brother's result.

(a) from (b) at (c) in (d) None of these

Q3 Did the meeting come _____?

(a) off (b) of (c) by (d) out

Q4 She got married ______ the age of 21.

(a) in (b) at (c) on (d) None of these

Q5 He is ______ Shayan’s (= Shayan’s house).

(a) at (b) in (c) on (d) to

Q6 Her conducts doesn't accord ______ her views.

(a) to (b) in (c) with (d) No preposition

Q7 Take ______ the wall before it falls on the head of a passerby.

(a) in (b) down (c) into (d) to

Q8 She acceded ______ my request.

(a) from (b) to (c) by (d) No preposition

Q9 We are agree ______ you in this matter.

(a) with (b) to (c) on (d) upon

Q10 The new policy aims ______ providing extra support for the unemployed.

(a) to (b) at (c) for (d) over

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Preposition Usage for CSS Screening / Level #70 Index

Q1 She lives in Lahore ______ 84 Shirley Street.

(a) at (b) to (c) in (d) for

Q2 The portrait was painted ______ the famous artist.

(a) from (b) with (c) by (d) at

Q3 The English made an alliance ______ the Russians during WWII.

(a) from (b) by (c) to (d) with

Q4 We should abstain ______ smoking.

(a) to (b) by (c) with (d) from

Q5 She will not complain ______ your bunk.

(a) for (b) of (c) at (d) No preposition

Q6 They believe ______ me.

(a) to (b) in (c) on (d) No preposition

Q7 His car is similar _____ mine.

(a) with (b) to (c) at (d) for

Q8 She agreed ______ cook the dinner early.

(a) on (b) upon (c) to (d) with

Q9 The two countries may break _____ relations.

(a) down (b) off (c) into (d) up

Q10 She agrees ______ cut my hair.

(a) with (b) on (c) from (d) to

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Preposition Usage for CSS Screening / Level #71 Index

Q1 Many men die _____ sword.

(a) by (b) of (c) for (d) with

Q2 She hanged herself ______ a rope.

(a) to (b) with (c) at (d) by

Q3 Which one is correct

(a) They have finished to prepare for the meeting. (b) They have finished preparing for the meeting.

Q4 She was affected _____ pain to hear of her failure.

(a) to (b) with (c) by (d) at

Q5 Her conducts doesn't accord ______ her views.

(a) to (b) in (c) with (d) No preposition

Q6 The river abounds _______ fish.

(a) from (b) to (c) in (d) at

Q7 A brave man never get annoyed ______ difficulties.

(a) at (b) against (c) about (d) to

Q8 He divided the piza ______ half.

(a) among (b) of (c) in (d) No preposition

Q9 He was angry ______ her refusal.

(a) againt (b) at (c) to (d) with

Q10 War can break _____ any time.

(a) down (b) off (c) out (d) into

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Preposition Usage for CSS Screening / Level #72 Index

Q1 I aim ______ becoming an engineer.

(a) at (b) for (c) to (d) on

Q2 Which one is correct

(a) We imagine working here one day. (b) We imagine to work here one day.

Q3 We are tired ______ working long hours.

(a) of (b) by (c) from (d) in

Q4 He is ______ Oxford. (Oxford University).

(a) in (b) to (c) on (d) at

Q5 They were found guilty _____ murder his uncle.

(a) for (b) of (c) with (d) at

Q6 He started ______ five in the morning.

(a) at (b) in (c) on (d) No preposition

Q7 This car doesn’t belong _____ him.

(a) with (b) to (c) by (d) None of these

Q8 My dog has been missing _____ yesterday.

(a) since (b) for (c) from (d) by

Q9 I owe allegiance ______ no one except God.

(a) with (b) by (c) to (d) for

Q10 The boys are tired _____ eating boiled eggs.

(a) on (b) at (c) over (d) of

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Q1 The train is due ______ 5 P.M.

(a) at (b) on (c) in (d) by

Q2 Let's meet each other ______ the bank on the corner of United Mall.

(a) in (b) on (c) inside (d) at

Q3 He apologized ______ the many typos.

(a) with (b) to (c) about (d) for

Q4 Let me tell you something ______ confidence.

(a) on (b) upon (c) at (d) in

Q5 They are anxious _______ their mother's health.

(a) to (b) about (c) for (d) No preposition

Q6 The bus driver agreed ______ the best route to Lahore.

(a) with (b) to (c) on (d) by

Q7 I was not tired when I arrived ______ home.

(a) in (b) at (c) on (d) No preposition

Q8 You'll get used ______ the idea.

(a) through (b) by (c) to (d) against

Q9 She drove ______ home and went to bed.

(a) in (b) at (c) on (d) No preposition

Q10 Her conduct doesn't accord ______ her views.

(a) to (b) in (c) with (d) No preposition

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Preposition Usage for CSS Screening / Level #74 Index

Q1 Precaution is the real antidote ______ fatal diseases.

(a) over (b) about (c) for (d) against

Q2 She is now ashamed ______ her misconduct.

(a) from (b) by (c) over (d) of

Q3 I and my wife agree ______ most things.

(a) to (b) about (c) with (d) from

Q4 I believe ______ God.

(a) to (b) in (c) of (d) on

Q5 She is now ashamed ______ her misconduct.

(a) from (b) by (c) over (d) of

Q6 Good players abide ______ the rules of the game.

(a) at (b) from (c) by (d) in

Q7 She has great affection _____ her husband.

(a) to (b) for (c) with (d) at

Q8 To succeed, we should co-operate _____ each other.

(a) with (b) to (c) in (d) at

Q9 Which one is correct

(a) She dislikes waiting for trains. (b) She dislikes to wait for trains.

Q10 She aims ______ finishing tomorrow.

(a) to (b) for (c) at (d) against

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Preposition Usage for CSS Screening / Level #75 Index

Q1 Bush was an accomplice ______ with Salim in the murder of his friend.

(a) with (b) to (c) in (d) into

Q2 He complained ______ a sore throat.

(a) for (b) at (c) of (d) No preposition

Q3 Take ______ the wall before it falls on the head of a passerby.

(a) in (b) down (c) into (d) to

Q4 I owe allegiance ______ no one except God.

(a) with (b) by (c) to (d) for

Q5 One should try to tide ______ one's difficulties.

(a) by (b) over (c) on (d) at

Q6 Dogs are suspicious ______ strangers.

(a) in (b) for (c) of (d) None of these

Q7 I hope that she will bear _____ the first prize at the debate.

(a) out (b) at (c) away (d) of

Q8 Sara was married ______ Hamza last year.

(a) to (b) from (c) by (d) with

Q9 He takes a great interest ______ his new job.

(a) in (b) for (c) at (d) to

Q10 She believes ______ everything he says.

(a) in (b) on (c) to (d) No preposition

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Preposition Usage for CSS Screening / Level #76 Index

Q1 Bush was an accomplice ______ Salim in the murder of his friend.

(a) with (b) to (c) in (d) into

Q2 They arrived ______ London last week.

(a) at (b) to (c) on (d) in

Q3 I am anxious ______ an end to this mystery.

(a) to (b) about (c) for (d) No preposition

Q4 We were tired when we got ______ home.

(a) in (b) at (c) on (d) No preposition

Q5 The President gave his assent ______ the bill.

(a) for (b) to (c) into (d) of

Q6 He acted according ______ my advice.

(a) by (b) in (c) to (d) with

Q7 I think I am going to study English ______ in two years.

(a) in (b) at (c) on (d) to

Q8 We have been waiting ______ 4:30.

(a) for (b) from (c) since (d) none of these

Q9 It was raining, so I waited ______ the bank.

(a) in (b) at (c) to (d) on

Q10 When she lost her sister's book, she was asked to make amends ______ for this loss.

(a) of (b) over (c) for (d) to

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Q1 He is indifferent _______ praise and blame.

(a) to (b) for (c) in (d) at

Q2 She presided ______ the last meeting.

(a) over (b) in (c) for (d) None of these

Q3 The train is bound _____ London.

(a) to (b) with (c) by (d) for

Q4 He was disappointed ______ his son's result.

(a) by (b) with (c) at (d) about

Q5 The rescue team broke _____ the wall in the mine shaft.

(a) through (b) in (c) at (d) with

Q6 I believed ______ your honesty of purpose.

(a) to (b) over (c) in (d) No preposition

Q7 Saudi Arabia abounds ______ oil.

(a) from (b) with (c) to (d) No preposition

Q8 When you come ______ my office, you will see my new laptop.

(a) in (b) at (c) to (d) for

Q9 Sehla was disappointed ______ the low mark she got in the test.

(a) at (b) of (c) on (d) from

Q10 The book consists ______ 35 chapters.

(a) in (b) on (c) by (d) of

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Q1 I believed ______ your honesty of purpose.

(a) to (b) over (c) in (d) No preposition

Q2 Which one is correct

(a) We considered to move to London. (b) We considered moving to London.

Q3 Trump backed ______ at the last second.

(a) down on (b) up (c) out (d) with

Q4 Sehla was disappointed ______ the low mark she got in the test.

(a) about (b) on (c) from (d) of

Q5 We all will compete _____ this post.

(a) at (b) with (c) for (d) to

Q6 She hanged herself ______ a rope.

(a) to (b) with (c) at (d) by

Q7 We should never yield ______ evil.

(a) before (b) by (c) into (d) to

Q8 He is very disappointed ______ not winning first prize.

(a) by (b) with (c) about (d) at

Q9 I believe ______ God.

(a) to (b) in (c) of (d) on

Q10 He lives ______ Pakistan.

(a) at (b) for (c) to (d) in

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Q1 All of us trust ______ your leadership.

(a) on (b) upon (c) of (d) in

Q2 Saudi Arabia abounds ______ oil.

(a) from (b) with (c) to (d) No preposition

Q3 She thinks we should apologize ______ Mrs. Zaineb.

(a) with (b) to (c) for (d) about

Q4 I owe allegiance ______ no one except God.

(a) with (b) by (c) to (d) for

Q5 We usually have coffee ______ midday.

(a) in (b) on (c) at (d) to

Q6 A brave man never get annoyed ______ difficulties.

(a) at (b) against (c) about (d) to

Q7 The students were waiting ______ the corner of the street.

(a) at (b) in (c) on (d) inside

Q8 Take ______ the wall before it falls on the head of a passerby.

(a) in (b) down (c) into (d) to

Q9 To succeed, we should co-operate _____ each other.

(a) with (b) to (c) in (d) at

Q10 The mountains are covered ______ snow.

(a) by (b) in (c) from (d) of

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Q1 Her talk doesn't accord ______ her action.

(a) to (b) in (c) with (d) No preposition

Q2 She acceded ______ my request.

(a) from (b) to (c) by (d) No preposition

Q3 He is ______ Shayan’s (= Shayan’s house).

(a) at (b) in (c) on (d) to

Q4 I absolve her ______ her promise.

(a) by (b) to (c) from (d) for

Q5 Iran and Iraq abound ______ oil.

(a) in (b) into (c) from (d) to

Q6 She took ______ everything the teacher said that morning.

(a) down (b) in (c) to (d) into

Q7 You should complain ______ his misconduct to your teacher.

(a) against (b) for (c) about (d) by

Q8 Junaid boasted ______ his strength.

(a) for (b) of (c) at (d) No preposition

Q9 The enemy had to yield ______ our army.

(a) to (b) before (c) by (d) No preposition

Q10 All mountains are not covered ______ snow.

(a) with (b) by (c) from (d) of

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Preposition Usage for CSS Screening / Level #81 Index

Q1 He comes _____ a good family.

(a) off (b) of (c) by (d) out

Q2 We should never yield ______ evil.

(a) before (b) by (c) into (d) to

Q3 We should abstain ______ smoking.

(a) to (b) by (c) with (d) from

Q4 I shall complain _____ him to my father.

(a) about (b) to (c) of (d) against

Q5 We must start ______ dawn to finish this in time.

(a) from (b) by (c) at (d) in

Q6 We were tired when we got ______ home.

(a) in (b) at (c) on (d) No preposition

Q7 They were taken ______ by him.

(a) in (b) into (c) to (d) down

Q8 Her talk doesn't accord ______ her action.

(a) to (b) in (c) with (d) No preposition

Q9 She is addicted ______ reading long novels.

(a) by (b) to (c) at (d) None of these

Q10 We cannot rely ______ him.

(a) at (b) in (c) on (d) for

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Preposition Usage for CSS Screening / Level #82 Index

Q1 Parents are anxious ______ their children's success.

(a) to (b) for (c) about (d) No preposition

Q2 All of us trust ______ your leadership.

(a) on (b) upon (c) of (d) in

Q3 I and Ali agreed ______ where to eat.

(a) with (b) to (c) on (d) by

Q4 We have never read anything ______ Mr. Malik Hussain.

(a) of (b) from (c) by (d) to

Q5 She believes ______ everything he says.

(a) in (b) on (c) to (d) No preposition

Q6 We cannot believe ______ his story.

(a) in (b) on (c) to (d) No preposition

Q7 The old man is blind _____ one eye.

(a) to (b) with (c) on (d) by

Q8 He is very careful ______ his money.

(a) of (b) for (c) by (d) at

Q9 He can count _____ my help.

(a) on (b) at (c) in (d) of

Q10 Manooj took his wife ______ the hand.

(a) for (b) by (c) from (d) with

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Preposition Usage for CSS Screening / Level #83 Index

Q1 His mother didn’t agree ______ the idea of a big birthday party.

(a) on (b) to (c) with (d) from

Q2 We should abstain ______ smoking.

(a) to (b) by (c) with (d) from

Q3 He was angry ______ her refusal.

(a) against (b) at (c) to (d) with

Q4 We should abstain ______ smoking.

(a) to (b) by (c) with (d) from

Q5 What is she angry ______?

(a) against (b) about (c) to (d) with

Q6 Junaid boasted ______ his strength.

(a) for (b) of (c) at (d) No preposition

Q7 I have lived here ______ 1995.

(a) since (b) for (c) from (d) none of these

Q8 Ali works ______ the cinema on the east side of town.

(a) at (b) inside (c) on (d) in

Q9 The bus must reach Lahore ______ sunset.

(a) by (b) on (c) in (d) at

Q10 The river abounds _______ fish.

(a) from (b) to (c) in (d) at

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Preposition Usage for CSS Screening / Level #84 Index

Q1 I had no servant to attend _____ me.

(a) on (b) to (c) at (d) None of these

Q2 We shall confer _____ her in this matter.

(a) with (b) on (c) at (d) to

Q3 He is waiting for the train ______ the station.

(a) in (b) on (c) inside (d) at

Q4 The manager aims ______ please his clients.

(a) at (b) for (c) to (d) on

Q5 Which one is correct

(a) Everyone appreciated her help you. (b) Everyone appreciated her helping you.

Q6 The man was cured ______ his illness.

(a) from (b) for (c) by (d) of

Q7 She arrived ______ the station just in time.

(a) to (b) at (c) for (d) in

Q8 How many students were there ______ the concert?

(a) to (b) in (c) on (d) at

Q9 The new photo editing software is being aimed ______ mobile application developers.

(a) to (b) at (c) over (d) for

Q10 We should never yield ______ evil.

(a) before (b) by (c) into (d) to

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Preposition Usage for CSS Screening / Level #85 Index

Q1 When did you go ______ Lahore.

(a) in (b) at (c) to (d) for

Q2 My friend is really ambitious ______ a high position.

(a) of (b) for (c) to (d) No preposition

Q3 He divided the piza ______ half.

(a) among (b) of (c) in (d) No preposition

Q4 Will she pass _____ the post-office?

(a) through (b) from (c) by (d) None of these

Q5 They must apologize to you _____ not replying to your letter at once.

(a) to (b) for (c) on (d) at

Q6 My dog has been missing _____ yesterday.

(a) since (b) for (c) from (d) by

Q7 We cannot believe ______ his story.

(a) in (b) on (c) to (d) No preposition

Q8 She generally goes to bed ______ night.

(a) in (b) at (c) to (d) on

Q9 You'll get used ______ the idea.

(a) through (b) by (c) to (d) against

Q10 We have confidence ______ our team.

(a) in (b) to (c) at (d) on

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Preposition Usage for CSS Screening / Level #86 Index

Q1 I and my wife agree ______ most things.

(a) to (b) about (c) with (d) from

Q2 The bus must reach Lahore ______ sunset.

(a) by (b) on (c) in (d) at

Q3 Sehla was disappointed ______ the low mark she got in the test.

(a) at (b) of (c) on (d) from

Q4 We should never yield ______ evil.

(a) before (b) by (c) into (d) to

Q5 He divided the pizza ______ four parts.

(a) in (b) among (c) into (d) of

Q6 Her talk doesn't accord ______ her actions.

(a) to (b) in (c) with (d) No preposition

Q7 What is on ______ the cinema this Sunday?

(a) in (b) to (c) into (d) at

Q8 He who is abstemious ______ food habit enjoys a healthy life.

(a) at (b) from (c) in (d) at

Q9 She got married ______ the age of 21.

(a) in (b) at (c) on (d) None of these

Q10 This project will be finished _______ three weeks' time.

(a) at (b) on (c) in (d) to

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Q1 My friend is really ambitious ______ a high position.

(a) of (b) for (c) to (d) No preposition

Q2 The talks between Pakistan and India on Kashmir broke _____ several times.

(a) down (b) up (c) into (d) with

Q3 Honest employees are difficult to come _____ here.

(a) by (b) at (c) to (d) across

Q4 She is now ashamed ______ her misconduct.

(a) from (b) by (c) over (d) of

Q5 Our class is composed ______ forty students.

(a) from (b) by (c) of (d) No preposition

Q6 He has taken ______ drinking.

(a) by (b) to (c) over (d) in

Q7 He is very disappointed ______ not winning first prize.

(a) by (b) with (c) about (d) at

Q8 Her house is opposite ______ mine.

(a) to (b) from (c) by (d) at

Q9 I am weary ______ visiting that office daily.

(a) of (b) to (c) from (d) by

Q10 She has been reading this book ______ four hours.

(a) since (b) for (c) to (d) none of these

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Q1 The mountains are covered ______ snow.

(a) by (b) in (c) from (d) of

Q2 Is she aware _____ her friend's marriage?

(a) about (b) at (c) of (d) on

Q3 All mountains are not covered ______ snow.

(a) with (b) by (c) from (d) of

Q4 She is capable _____ becoming a doctor.

(a) at (b) of (c) off (d) in

Q5 He insisted ______ proof-reading the article again.

(a) to (b) on (c) in (d) at

Q6 He started ______ five in the morning.

(a) at (b) in (c) on (d) No preposition

Q7 Iran and Iraq abound ______ oil.

(a) in (b) into (c) from (d) to

Q8 They rejoiced ______ their success.

(a) at (b) for (c) with (d) by

Q9 He divided the pizza ______ four parts.

(a) in (b) among (c) into (d) of

Q10 He apologised ______ the many typos.

(a) with (b) to (c) about (d) for

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Q1 I am anxious ______ an end to this mystery.

(a) to (b) about (c) for (d) No preposition

Q2 One should be ashamed ______ one's misconduct.

(a) of (b) by (c) over (d) from

Q3 It is not easy to bear _____ when one is beset with difficulties on all sides.

(a) out (b) at (c) with (d) up

Q4 He travelled ______ train last night.

(a) from (b) with (c) on (d) by

Q5 I was asked to wait ______ the buss stop at three o'clock.

(a) on (b) in (c) at (d) to

Q6 We should not depend ______ them in any matter.

(a) on (b) from (c) at (d) in

Q7 He lives ______ 59 Mughal Street.

(a) in (b) at (c) on (d) No preposition

Q8 Sara takes a great interest ______ music.

(a) to (b) on (c) in (d) at

Q9 They were taken ______ by him.

(a) in (b) into (c) to (d) down

Q10 He will accede ______ my proposal.

(a) by (b) in (c) on (d) to

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Q1 All mountains are not covered ______ snow.

(a) with (b) by (c) from (d) of

Q2 What time do we arrive ______ the station.

(a) to (b) at (c) in (d) on

Q3 We didn’t agree among ourselves ______ the division of the property.

(a) with (b) to (c) about (d) by

Q4 Let's meet each other ______ the bank on the corner of United Mall.

(a) in (b) on (c) inside (d) at

Q5 We have lived here ______ fifty years.

(a) since (b) at (c) on (d) for

Q6 We must conform ______ the bad economic situation.

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

Q7 Huma obviouly doesn’t approve ______ my choice of clothes.

(a) of (b) in (c) by (d) none of these

Q8 We should abstain from smoking.

(a) True (b) False (c) Both a & b (d) None of these

Q9 She is indifferent _____ politics.

(a) from (b) to (c) for (d) by

Q10 We should not depend ______ them in any matter.

(a) on (b) from (c) at (d) in

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Q1 He travelled ______ train last night.

(a) from (b) with (c) on (d) by

Q2 What time do we arrive ______ the hotel.

(a) at (b) to (c) on (d) in

Q3 He complained ______ a sore throat.

(a) for (b) at (c) of (d) No preposition

Q4 One should abstain ______ voting for corrupt politicians.

(a) from (b) by (c) to (d) with

Q5 You can easily cope _____ all your problems.

(a) with (b) up (c) to (d) at

Q6 She believes ______ everything he says.

(a) in (b) on (c) to (d) No preposition

Q7 You should complain ______ the teacher if anyone troubles you.

(a) for (b) about (c) at (d) to

Q8 This project will be finished _______ three weeks' time.

(a) at (b) on (c) in (d) to

Q9 Both the guns were aimed ______ the village on the hill.

(a) for (b) to (c) at (d) none of these

Q10 Who preside ______ the last meeting?

(a) in (b) at (c) for (d) with

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Q1 Which one is correct

(a) My manager recommended meeting earlier.


(b) My manager recommended to meet earlier.

Q2 We cannot believe ______ his story.

(a) in (b) on (c) to (d) No preposition

Q3 She studied French ______ five years.

(a) at (b) in (c) for (d) since

Q4 The English made an alliance ______ the Russians during WWII.

(a) from (b) by (c) to (d) with

Q5 I will comply ______ your request.

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

Q6 This was an exception ______ the rule.

(a) with (b) in (c) of (d) to

Q7 They will beat _____ their foes before his face.

(a) out (b) at (c) up (d) down

Q8 Are you afraid ______ dogs?

(a) for (b) of (c) from (d) by

Q9 She is now ashamed ______ her misconduct.

(a) from (b) by (c) over (d) of

Q10 These books deal _____ surgery.

(a) with (b) in (c) of (d) at

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Q1 They are deaf _____ their brother advice.

(a) at (b) with (c) to (d) on

Q2 I am used ______ a cold climate, so the weather don't bother me.

(a) by (b) with (c) to (d) through

Q3 There is no cure ______ this disease.

(a) by (b) for (c) from (d) of

Q4 You must guard ______ bad habits.

(a) about (b) with (c) at (d) against

Q5 We cannot believe ______ his story.

(a) in (b) on (c) to (d) No preposition

Q6 We are tired ______ working long hours.

(a) of (b) by (c) from (d) in

Q7 What time do we arrive ______ the station.

(a) to (b) at (c) in (d) on

Q8 Which one is correct

(a) We understand to invest in the stock market. (b) We understand investing in the stock market.

Q9 Which one is correct

(a) My manager recommended meeting earlier.


(b) My manager recommended to meet earlier.

Q10 He apologized ______ the many typos.

(a) with (b) to (c) about (d) for

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Q1 When we write letters, we correspond _____ others.

(a) to (b) with (c) in (d) None of these

Q2 We're aiming ______ October 2005 as a finish date.

(a) at (b) for (c) to (d) none of these

Q3 He took ______ getting up early and working before breakfast.

(a) by (b) to (c) over (d) in

Q4 He got married ______ 25.

(a) on (b) in (c) at (d) None of these

Q5 She had great affection ______ her father.

(a) to (b) for (c) by (d) over

Q6 Let me tell you something ______ confidence.

(a) on (b) upon (c) at (d) in

Q7 He comes _____ a good family.

(a) off (b) of (c) by (d) out

Q8 The enemy had to yield ______ our army.

(a) to (b) before (c) by (d) No preposition

Q9 We are quite certain ______ this fact.

(a) at (b) in (c) of (d) for

Q10 She may collide _____ a tree if she drives so fast.

(a) at (b) with (c) to (d) in

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Q1 The helicopter took off ______ midday and headed for the Persian Gulf.

(a) at (b) to (c) in (d) for

Q2 They are anxious _______ their mother's health.

(a) to (b) about (c) for (d) No preposition

Q3 All of us trust ______ your leadership.

(a) on (b) upon (c) of (d) in

Q4 Ali is ______ home at the moment. Should I call him?

(a) in (b) at (c) on (d) No preposition

Q5 Our class is composed ______ forty students.

(a) from (b) by (c) of (d) No preposition

Q6 She is good ______ physics.

(a) at (b) in (c) with (d) from

Q7 Queen Elizabeth's accession ______ the throne was celebrated with great pomp.

(a) into (b) to (c) through (d) down

Q8 He bought a new house according ______ the wish of his mother.

(a) with (b) by (c) on (d) to

Q9 He is very disappointed ______ not winning first prize.

(a) by (b) with (c) about (d) at

Q10 Pakistan is bearing ______ drug trafickers.

(a) down on (b) up (c) out (d) with

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Q1 He is very disappointed ______ not winning first prize.

(a) by (b) with (c) about (d) at

Q2 She wears these old trousers ______ painting.

(a) for (b) to (c) on (d) none of these

Q3 He was annoyed ______ them for their unreasonable demands.

(a) against (b) about (c) with (d) to

Q4 I don’t agree ______ the way she runs this office.

(a) by (b) from (c) with (d) for

Q5 The dacoits opened the main door of the bank and aimed straight ______ the cashier.

(a) for (b) at (c) to (d) none of these

Q6 He felt no appetite ______ any kind of food.

(a) for (b) about (c) to (d) in

Q7 I will meet him ______ the hospital.

(a) in (b) at (c) on (d) to

Q8 William was charged ______ murder.

(a) at (b) with (c) in (d) on

Q9 My family is flying ______ home on Sunday.

(a) in (b) at (c) on (d) No preposition

Q10 Which one is correct

(a) She understands his quit. (b) She understands his quitting.

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Q1 He was cured ______ malaria fever in a week.

(a) by (b) for (c) from (d) of

Q2 There are 600 seats ______ the cinema.

(a) at (b) in (c) on (d) to

Q3 Shayan may contend _____ you in this business.

(a) in (b) on (c) of (d) with

Q4 I really don’t like to argue ______ my wife in this matter.

(a) by (b) for (c) against (d) with

Q5 He is bad ______ tennis.

(a) in (b) on (c) at (d) from

Q6 You'll get used ______ the idea.

(a) through (b) by (c) to (d) against

Q7 We cannot rely ______ him.

(a) at (b) in (c) on (d) for

Q8 Which one is correct

(a) She can't help talking so loudly. (b) She can't help to talk so loudly.

Q9 He is accustomed ______ hot weather.

(a) with (b) by (c) to (d) in

Q10 She always complains ______ the weather.

(a) about (b) for (c) at (d) No preposition

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Q1 Don't aim your gun ______ him.

(a) for (b) at (c) to (d) against

Q2 No constitution can deprive men ______ human rights.

(a) from (b) by (c) in (d) of

Q3 The book consists ______ 35 chapters.

(a) in (b) on (c) by (d) of

Q4 I have lived here ______ 1995.

(a) since (b) for (c) from (d) none of these

Q5 Our class is composed ______ forty students.

(a) from (b) by (c) of (d) No preposition

Q6 Our class is composed ______ forty students.

(a) from (b) by (c) of (d) No preposition

Q7 He will accede ______ my proposal.

(a) by (b) in (c) on (d) to

Q8 They beat _____ the enemy.

(a) out (b) off (c) at (d) about

Q9 William was charged ______ murder.

(a) at (b) with (c) in (d) on

Q10 I had no servant to attend _____ me.

(a) on (b) to (c) at (d) None of these

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Q1 Our school building consists _____ four blocks.

(a) of (b) in (c) with (d) from

Q2 This was an exception ______ the rule.

(a) with (b) in (c) of (d) to

Q3 Take ______ the wall before it falls on the head of a passerby.

(a) in (b) down (c) into (d) to

Q4 He has taken ______ drinking.

(a) by (b) to (c) over (d) in

Q5 Sehla was disappointed ______ the low mark she got in the test.

(a) at (b) of (c) on (d) from

Q6 Which one is correct

(a) I suggested staying at that hotel. (b) I suggested to stay at that hotel.

Q7 Let me tell you something ______ confidence.

(a) on (b) upon (c) at (d) in

Q8 They cannot confide _____ him, he is dishonest.

(a) with (b) on (c) at (d) in

Q9 The prisoner will appeal _____ the judge for mercy.

(a) by (b) to (c) at (d) on

Q10 We usually have breakfast early ______ the morning.

(a) in (b) at (c) to (d) on

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Q1 He was disappointed ______ his son's result.

(a) by (b) with (c) at (d) about

Q2 She is very jealous _____ her friend.

(a) with (b) by (c) at (d) of

Q3 My friend is really ambitious ______ a high position.

(a) of (b) for (c) to (d) No preposition

Q4 Ali is ______ home at the moment. Should I call him?

(a) in (b) at (c) on (d) No preposition

Q5 I agreed ______ the idea to rehome the dogs.

(a) with (b) by (c) from (d) on

Q6 You must adhere _______ your religion.

(a) with (b) for (c) at (d) to

Q7 Are you afraid ______ dogs?

(a) for (b) of (c) from (d) by

Q8 Is she aware _____ her friend's marriage?

(a) about (b) at (c) of (d) on

Q9 Usually students have no aptitude ______ English.

(a) to (b) of (c) about (d) for

Q10 Carry _____ the orders of your officer.

(a) out (b) at (c) with (d) on

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Q1 There is no alternative ______ this plan.

(a) of (b) to (c) from (d) No preposition

Q2 Which one is correct

(a) They discussed to go on holiday together. (b) They discussed going on holiday together.

Q3 He liked all his subjects with the exception _______ chemistry.

(a) with (b) in (c) of (d) to

Q4 She takes care ______ her mother.

(a) about (b) for (c) of (d) at

Q5 The woman was ______ black.

(a) with (b) in (c) of (d) at

Q6 Dogs are suspicious ______ strangers.

(a) in (b) for (c) of (d) None of these

Q7 Sehla was disappointed ______ the low mark she got in the test.

(a) about (b) on (c) from (d) of

Q8 She is angry ______ him for lying to her.

(a) against (b) about (c) with (d) to

Q9 She agreed ______ my proposal.

(a) with (b) by (c) to (d) on

Q10 Mr. Kazim is leaving _____ London soon.

(a) for (b) to (c) by (d) No Preposition is needed

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Q1 I think I am going to study English ______ in two years.

(a) in (b) at (c) on (d) to

Q2 A year consists ______ twelve months.

(a) by (b) in (c) on (d) of

Q3 Shayan may contend _____ you in this business.

(a) in (b) on (c) of (d) with

Q4 The portrait was painted ______ the famous artist.

(a) from (b) with (c) by (d) at

Q5 My car is different ______ yours.

(a) than (b) against (c) from (d) No preposition

Q6 The thief broke _____ from the police custody.

(a) up (b) with (c) down (d) away

Q7 The new law aims ______ reducing crime rate.

(a) to (b) at (c) against (d) in

Q8 He will accede ______ my proposal.

(a) by (b) in (c) on (d) to

Q9 Queen Elizabeth's accession ______ the throne was celebrated with great pomp.

(a) into (b) to (c) through (d) down

Q10 They believe ______ me.

(a) to (b) in (c) on (d) No preposition

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Q1 I will comply ______ your request.

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

Q2 Her house is opposite ______ mine.

(a) to (b) from (c) by (d) at

Q3 He makes a living by taking ______ guests.

(a) down (b) to (c) in (d) into

Q4 She always insisted _____ her opinion.

(a) for (b) to (c) on (d) in

Q5 She presided ______ the last meeting.

(a) over (b) in (c) for (d) None of these

Q6 He travelled ______ train last night.

(a) from (b) with (c) on (d) by

Q7 Manooj took his wife ______ the hand.

(a) for (b) by (c) from (d) with

Q8 We usually have coffee ______ midday.

(a) in (b) on (c) at (d) to

Q9 Good players abide ______ the rules of the game.

(a) at (b) from (c) by (d) in

Q10 Is she related ______ Sara in any way?

(a) to (b) with (c) by (d) from

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Q1 He took his pistol and aimed ______ the target.

(a) for (b) at (c) to (d) none of these

Q2 Are you afraid ______ dogs?

(a) for (b) of (c) from (d) by

Q3 He left school ______ the age of 14.

(a) by (b) in (c) at (d) on

Q4 Which one is correct

(a) The new job involves to travell to Lahore once a month.


(b) The new job involves travelling to Lahore once a month.

Q5 Good players abide ______ the rules of the game.

(a) at (b) from (c) by (d) in

Q6 We didn’t agree among ourselves ______ the division of the property.

(a) with (b) to (c) about (d) by

Q7 When she lost her sister's book, she was asked to make amends ______ for this loss.

(a) of (b) over (c) for (d) to

Q8 You should complain ______ the teacher if anyone troubles you.

(a) for (b) about (c) at (d) to

Q9 He took ______ getting up early and working before breakfast.

(a) by (b) to (c) over (d) in

Q10 He bought a new house according ______ the wish of his mother.

(a) with (b) by (c) on (d) to

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Q1 They approve _____ your plans.

(a) to (b) for (c) of (d) on

Q2 He is accustomed ______ hot weather.

(a) with (b) by (c) to (d) in

Q3 The new law aims ______ reduce crime rate.

(a) at (b) to (c) in (d) against

Q4 This project will be finished _______ three weeks' time.

(a) at (b) on (c) in (d) to

Q5 He is accustomed ______ hot weather.

(a) with (b) by (c) to (d) in

Q6 It is wrong to show animosity ______ one's senior.

(a) against (b) about (c) at (d) to

Q7 I will comply ______ your request.

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

Q8 I entirely agree ______ him.

(a) from (b) to (c) by (d) with

Q9 Did they come _____ successful?

(a) off (b) of (c) by (d) out

Q10 When she lost her sister's book, she was asked to make amends ______ for this loss.

(a) of (b) over (c) for (d) to

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Q1 Let's try to agree ______ a date.

(a) on (b) to (c) from (d) with

Q2 Look _____ this beautiful scenery.

(a) on (b) in (c) at (d) down

Q3 A great change has come _____ in my country.

(a) at (b) about (c) to (d) in

Q4 Usually students have no aptitude ______ English.

(a) to (b) of (c) about (d) for

Q5 You should comply _____ the directions of your brother.

(a) to (b) with (c) at (d) on

Q6 He divided the pizza ______ two.

(a) of (b) among (c) in (d) No preposition

Q7 They arrived ______ London last week.

(a) at (b) to (c) on (d) in

Q8 The doctor has cured him ______ malaria fever.

(a) for (b) from (c) by (d) of

Q9 I owe allegiance ______ no one except God.

(a) with (b) by (c) to (d) for

Q10 He will accede ______ my proposal.

(a) by (b) in (c) on (d) to

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Q1 Be careful ______ your shoes.

(a) for (b) at (c) about (d) by

Q2 The bus must reach Lahore ______ sunset.

(a) by (b) on (c) in (d) at

Q3 Parents are anxious ______ their children's success.

(a) to (b) for (c) about (d) No preposition

Q4 We have lived here ______ fifty years.

(a) since (b) at (c) on (d) for

Q5 He is very disappointed ______ not winning first prize.

(a) by (b) with (c) about (d) at

Q6 He agreed ______ help us.

(a) with (b) by (c) to (d) on

Q7 Iran and Iraq abound ______ oil.

(a) in (b) into (c) from (d) to

Q8 The rescue team broke _____ the wall in the mine shaft.

(a) through (b) in (c) at (d) with

Q9 I hope that she will bear _____ the first prize at the debate.

(a) out (b) at (c) away (d) of

Q10 He who is abstemious ______ food habit enjoys a healthy life.

(a) at (b) from (c) in (d) at

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Q1 He divided the pizza ______ two.

(a) of (b) among (c) in (d) No preposition

Q2 Iran and Iraq abound ______ oil.

(a) in (b) into (c) from (d) to

Q3 He agreed ______ a pay cut.

(a) about (b) to (c) with (d) on

Q4 Which one is correct

(a) They risked being caught. (b) They risked to be caught.

Q5 They often have lunch ______ McDonald's.

(a) in (b) inside (c) at (d) on

Q6 She was really glad ______ receiving your letter.

(a) about (b) with (c) from (d) in

Q7 Which one is correct

(a) I practised to sing the song. (b) I practised singing the song.

Q8 He was cured ______ malaria fever in a week.

(a) by (b) for (c) from (d) of

Q9 She aims ______ finishing tomorrow.

(a) to (b) for (c) at (d) against

Q10 How many students were there ______ the concert?

(a) to (b) in (c) on (d) at

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Q1 She has been reading this book ______ four hours.

(a) since (b) for (c) to (d) none of these

Q2 He is bad ______ tennis.

(a) in (b) on (c) at (d) from

Q3 Precaution is the real antidote ______ fatal diseases.

(a) over (b) about (c) for (d) against

Q4 He divided the pizza ______ four parts.

(a) in (b) among (c) into (d) of

Q5 We will compete _____ each other for this post.

(a) at (b) with (c) for (d) to

Q6 We have been waiting ______ 4:30.

(a) for (b) from (c) since (d) none of these

Q7 They shall adapt this plan _____ their needs.

(a) by (b) with (c) to (d) at

Q8 He lives ______ Pakistan.

(a) at (b) for (c) to (d) in

Q9 Queen Elizabeth II succeeded ______ the throne in 1952.

(a) at (b) in (c) to (d) by

Q10 He acted according ______ my advice.

(a) by (b) in (c) to (d) with

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Q1 He who is abstemious ______ food habit enjoys a healthy life.

(a) at (b) from (c) in (d) at

Q2 Ayesha is very careful ______ her health.

(a) for (b) about (c) at (d) by

Q3 The old man is blind _____ one eye.

(a) to (b) with (c) of (d) by

Q4 I aim ______ fly to London.

(a) at (b) for (c) to (d) on

Q5 He is very disappointed ______ not winning first prize.

(a) by (b) with (c) about (d) at

Q6 She will concede _____ my request.

(a) with (b) on (c) at (d) to

Q7 She congratulated me ______ my success.

(a) on (b) for (c) to (d) at

Q8 The new photo editing software is being aimed ______ mobile application developers.

(a) to (b) at (c) over (d) for

Q9 A brave man never get annoyed ______ difficulties.

(a) at (b) against (c) about (d) to

Q10 All of us trust ______ your leadership.

(a) on (b) upon (c) of (d) in

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Q1 We hope to reach the airport ______ an hour.

(a) at (b) in (c) by (d) on

Q2 They had lunch ______ KFC.

(a) in (b) at (c) inside (d) on

Q3 The court has absolved them ______ the crime.

(a) for (b) by (c) to (d) from

Q4 Nelson Mandela was deprived ______ his freedom.

(a) from (b) of (c) to (d) by

Q5 What are she angry ______?

(a) againt (b) about (c) to (d) with

Q6 She agreed ______ my proposal.

(a) with (b) by (c) to (d) on

Q7 Trump will deprive you ______ your money, he is dishonest.

(a) from (b) by (c) of (d) in

Q8 I have no access ______ the President.

(a) for (b) from (c) at (d) to

Q9 He's not interested ______ her work.

(a) to (b) on (c) in (d) at

Q10 He tied the sting ______ the kite.

(a) on (b) at (c) over (d) to

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Q1 She got married ______ the age of 21.

(a) in (b) at (c) on (d) None of these

Q2 They travelled ten kilometers ______ three hours.

(a) by (b) in (c) at (d) before

Q3 The soldiers should die _____ their country.

(a) for (b) of (c) with (d) from

Q4 They arrived ______ London last week.

(a) at (b) to (c) on (d) in

Q5 The mountains are covered ______ snow.

(a) by (b) in (c) from (d) of

Q6 All of us trust ______ your leadership.

(a) on (b) upon (c) of (d) in

Q7 She agreed ______ cook the dinner early.

(a) on (b) upon (c) to (d) with

Q8 There were not many people ______ the meeting.

(a) in (b) at (c) to (d) in

Q9 Ahmad is very popular _____ his friends.

(a) among (b) with (c) between (d) in

Q10 He who is abstemious ______ food habit enjoys a healthy life.

(a) at (b) from (c) in (d) at

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Q1 She has been absent from the class ______ February.

(a) for (b) since (c) from (d) none of these

Q2 Good players abide ______ the rules of the game.

(a) at (b) from (c) by (d) in

Q3 She agrees ______ cutting my hair.

(a) with (b) on (c) from (d) to

Q4 They play regularly _____ my team.

(a) for (b) with (c) in (d) at

Q5 I apologised ______ being late.

(a) to (b) with (c) for (d) about

Q6 The new photo editing software is being aimed ______ mobile application developers.

(a) to (b) at (c) over (d) for

Q7 It depends ______ her.

(a) on (b) from (c) at (d) in

Q8 She is now ashamed ______ her misconduct.

(a) from (b) by (c) over (d) of

Q9 He tied the sting ______ the kite.

(a) on (b) at (c) over (d) to

Q10 Everyone can bear _____ my statement.

(a) down on (b) up (c) out (d) with

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Q1 I believe ______ God.

(a) to (b) in (c) of (d) on

Q2 The English made an alliance ______ the Russians during WWII.

(a) from (b) by (c) to (d) with

Q3 We have lived here ______ fifty years.

(a) since (b) at (c) on (d) for

Q4 He divided the pizza ______ two.

(a) of (b) among (c) in (d) No preposition

Q5 She drove ______ home and went to bed.

(a) in (b) at (c) on (d) No preposition

Q6 She will not complain ______ your bunk.

(a) for (b) of (c) at (d) No preposition

Q7 We didn’t agree among ourselves ______ the division of the property.

(a) with (b) to (c) on (d) at

Q8 How many students were there ______ the concert?

(a) to (b) in (c) on (d) at

Q9 William said climate change is a real threat. I agreed ______ him.

(a) about (b) by (c) for (d) with

Q10 The train is due ______ 5 P.M.

(a) at (b) on (c) in (d) by

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Q1 Ali works ______ the cinema on the east side of town.

(a) at (b) inside (c) on (d) in

Q2 He was acquitted _____ the charge brought against him.

(a) from (b) by (c) to (d) of

Q3 We must conform ______ the bad economic situation.

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

Q4 He lives ______ Lahore.

(a) in (b) at (c) on (d) No preposition

Q5 We cannot rely ______ him.

(a) at (b) in (c) on (d) for

Q6 My car is different ______ yours.

(a) than (b) against (c) from (d) No preposition

Q7 He accused me ______ poisoning his cat.

(a) for (b) of (c) about (d) in

Q8 I am not good _____ math.

(a) at (b) in (c) with (d) to

Q9 Trump backed ______ at the last second.

(a) down on (b) up (c) out (d) with

Q10 I will be glad to get rid _____ this riddle.

(a) by (b) with (c) from (d) of

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Q1 He is conscious _____ her difficulties.

(a) about (b) at (c) for (d) of

Q2 Sara was married ______ Hamza last year.

(a) to (b) from (c) by (d) with

Q3 They will beat _____ their foes before his face.

(a) out (b) at (c) up (d) down

Q4 Let's meet each other ______ the bank on the corner of United Mall.

(a) in (b) on (c) inside (d) at

Q5 He makes a living by taking ______ guests.

(a) down (b) to (c) in (d) into

Q6 I entirely agree ______ him.

(a) from (b) to (c) by (d) with

Q7 She congratulated me ______ my success.

(a) on (b) for (c) to (d) at

Q8 Sehla was disappointed ______ the low mark she got in the test.

(a) by (b) from (c) of (d) on

Q9 What are she angry ______?

(a) againt (b) about (c) to (d) with

Q10 War can break _____ any time.

(a) down (b) off (c) out (d) into

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Q1 He insisted ______ proof-reading the article again.

(a) to (b) on (c) in (d) at

Q2 I will comply ______ your request.

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

Q3 Her talk doesn't accord ______ her action.

(a) to (b) in (c) with (d) No preposition

Q4 He is very disappointed ______ not winning first prize.

(a) by (b) with (c) about (d) at

Q5 Ali agreed with Nimra ______ the terms of their contract.

(a) with (b) to (c) on (d) by

Q6 I will comply ______ your request.

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

Q7 A year consists ______ twelve months.

(a) by (b) in (c) on (d) of

Q8 Men die _____ inflammation of the lungs.

(a) of (b) by (c) for (d) with

Q9 She should complain _____ the teacher if anyone troubles her.

(a) about (b) at (c) to (d) with

Q10 We usually have coffee ______ midday.

(a) in (b) on (c) at (d) to

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Q1 My car is different ______ yours.

(a) than (b) against (c) from (d) No preposition

Q2 He took ______ getting up early and working before breakfast.

(a) by (b) to (c) over (d) in

Q3 He lives ______ 59 Mughal Street.

(a) in (b) at (c) on (d) No preposition

Q4 She should guard ______ bad company.

(a) from (b) against (c) with (d) of

Q5 They travelled ten kilometers ______ three hours.

(a) by (b) in (c) at (d) before

Q6 I cannot believe _____ this story.

(a) on (b) in (c) at (d) to

Q7 She drove ______ home and went to bed.

(a) in (b) at (c) on (d) No preposition

Q8 Nimra was dressed ______ black.

(a) with (b) in (c) of (d) at

Q9 She is content _____ life.

(a) of (b) from (c) to (d) with

Q10 Let's discuss this issue ______ the evening.

(a) at (b) in (c) on (d) to

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Q1 There are 600 seats ______ the cinema.

(a) at (b) in (c) on (d) to

Q2 She aims ______ finishing tomorrow.

(a) to (b) for (c) at (d) against

Q3 My car is different ______ yours.

(a) than (b) against (c) from (d) No preposition

Q4 Ali gave them his old bike in exchange ______ a new one.

(a) with (b) to (c) for (d) at

Q5 A year consists ______ twelve months.

(a) by (b) in (c) on (d) of

Q6 I owe allegiance ______ no one except God.

(a) with (b) by (c) to (d) for

Q7 She got married ______ the age of 21.

(a) in (b) at (c) on (d) None of these

Q8 The southern province of that country may break _____.

(a) up (b) with (c) down (d) away

Q9 He complained ______ a sore throat.

(a) for (b) at (c) of (d) No preposition

Q10 The man was cured ______ his illness.

(a) from (b) for (c) by (d) of

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Q1 She likes work that requires her to attend ______ a lot of detail.

(a) on (b) upon (c) to (d) at

Q2 William was charged ______ murder.

(a) at (b) with (c) in (d) on

Q3 I cannot comment _____ your essay. You may show it to someone else.

(a) on (b) at (c) in (d) by

Q4 We hope to reach the airport ______ an hour.

(a) at (b) in (c) by (d) on

Q5 It depends ______ his approval.

(a) upon (b) from (c) at (d) in

Q6 I aim ______ becoming an engineer.

(a) at (b) for (c) to (d) on

Q7 He has taken ______ drinking.

(a) by (b) to (c) over (d) in

Q8 He insisted ______ proof-reading the article again.

(a) to (b) on (c) in (d) at

Q9 She generally goes to bed ______ night.

(a) in (b) at (c) to (d) on

Q10 The man was cured ______ his illness.

(a) from (b) for (c) by (d) of

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Q1 She hanged herself ______ a rope.

(a) to (b) with (c) at (d) by

Q2 The manager aims ______ please his clients.

(a) at (b) for (c) to (d) on

Q3 He has assured me _____ his help.

(a) about (b) with (c) of (d) None of these

Q4 We should never yield ______ evil.

(a) before (b) by (c) into (d) to

Q5 One should be ashamed ______ one's misconduct.

(a) of (b) by (c) over (d) from

Q6 It depends ______ his approval.

(a) upon (b) from (c) at (d) in

Q7 Did the meeting come _____?

(a) off (b) of (c) by (d) out

Q8 Queen Elizabeth's accession ______ the throne was celebrated with great pomp.

(a) into (b) to (c) through (d) down

Q9 We are aware _____ their arrival.

(a) about (b) at (c) of (d) on

Q10 I aim ______ fly to London.

(a) at (b) for (c) to (d) on

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Q1 Our school building consists _____ four blocks.

(a) of (b) in (c) with (d) from

Q2 Which one is correct

(a) The situation warrants investigating Mr. William.


(b) The situation warrants toinvestigate Mr. William.

Q3 They agree ______ everything.

(a) with (b) to (c) on (d) by

Q4 He is indifferent _______ praise and blame.

(a) to (b) for (c) in (d) at

Q5 Ali agreed with Nimra ______ the terms of their contract.

(a) with (b) to (c) on (d) by

Q6 Which one is correct

(a) She can't help talking so loudly. (b) She can't help to talk so loudly.

Q7 He has taken ______ drinking.

(a) by (b) to (c) over (d) in

Q8 Are she satisfied ______ your result?

(a) with (b) from (c) by (d) at

Q9 He agreed ______ a pay cut.

(a) about (b) to (c) with (d) on

Q10 We hope to reach the airport ______ an hour.

(a) at (b) in (c) by (d) on

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Q1 You should complain ______ his misconduct to your teacher.

(a) against (b) for (c) about (d) of

Q2 I have no access ______ the President.

(a) for (b) from (c) at (d) to

Q3 Ali gave them his old bike in exchange ______ a new one.

(a) with (b) to (c) for (d) at

Q4 Hamza exchanged his collection of matchboxes ______ some foreign currency coins.

(a) with (b) to (c) for (d) at

Q5 Before medical advancements, many people died ______ malaria.

(a) from (b) for (c) by (d) of

Q6 The book consists ______ 35 chapters.

(a) in (b) on (c) by (d) of

Q7 No constitution can deprive men ______ human rights.

(a) from (b) by (c) in (d) of

Q8 He cannot convince her _____ of his honesty.

(a) to (b) of (c) with (d) at

Q9 He aimed ______ the target.

(a) for (b) at (c) to (d) against

Q10 I am weary ______ visiting that office daily.

(a) of (b) to (c) from (d) by

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Q1 He liked all his subjects with the exception _______ chemistry.

(a) with (b) in (c) of (d) to

Q2 I believed ______ your honesty of purpose.

(a) to (b) over (c) in (d) No preposition

Q3 He took ______ getting up early and working before breakfast.

(a) by (b) to (c) over (d) in

Q4 He felt no appetite ______ any kind of food.

(a) for (b) about (c) to (d) in

Q5 He is ______ Shayan’s (= Shayan’s house).

(a) at (b) in (c) on (d) to

Q6 The court has absolved them ______ the crime.

(a) for (b) by (c) to (d) from

Q7 He generally goes to bed ______ midnight.

(a) at (b) in (c) on (d) to

Q8 We have lived here ______ fifty years.

(a) since (b) at (c) on (d) for

Q9 Mr. Kazim is leaving _____ London soon.

(a) for (b) to (c) by (d) No Preposition is needed

Q10 He was disappointed ______ his son's result.

(a) by (b) with (c) at (d) about

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Q1 The manager aims ______ please his clients.

(a) at (b) for (c) to (d) on

Q2 We hope she will succeed ______ her work.

(a) at (b) in (c) to (d) by

Q3 Which one is correct

(a) My sister always misses to live near the beach. (b) My sister always misses living near the beach.

Q4 The meeting begins ______ five o'clock.

(a) on (b) at (c) in (d) into

Q5 The boys are tired _____ eating boiled eggs.

(a) on (b) at (c) over (d) of

Q6 She takes care ______ her mother.

(a) about (b) for (c) of (d) at

Q7 Which one is correct

(a) I tolerated her talking. (b) I tolerated her talk.

Q8 She is always true ______ her words.

(a) by (b) from (c) at (d) to

Q9 She aims ______ finishing tomorrow.

(a) to (b) for (c) at (d) against

Q10 The new law aims ______ reduce crime rate.

(a) at (b) to (c) in (d) against

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Q1 He was angry ______ him.

(a) against (b) about (c) to (d) with

Q2 Sehla was disappointed ______ the low mark she got in the test.

(a) about (b) on (c) from (d) of

Q3 It is wrong to show animosity ______ one's senior.

(a) against (b) about (c) at (d) to

Q4 The solider acquitted himself well _____ the battle.

(a) in (b) to (c) from (d) by

Q5 She generally goes to bed ______ night.

(a) in (b) at (c) to (d) on

Q6 Does he care _____ new film?

(a) of (b) off (c) for (d) at

Q7 Her talk doesn't accord ______ her action.

(a) to (b) in (c) with (d) No preposition

Q8 She has been reading this book ______ four hours.

(a) since (b) for (c) to (d) none of these

Q9 He was cured ______ malaria fever in a week.

(a) by (b) for (c) from (d) of

Q10 The dacoits opened the main door of the bank and aimed straight ______ the cashier.

(a) for (b) at (c) to (d) none of these

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Q1 This lawyer deals well _____ his clients.

(a) by (b) in (c) with (d) out

Q2 He bought a new house according ______ the wish of his mother.

(a) with (b) by (c) on (d) to

Q3 Is she any relation ______ him?

(a) to (b) with (c) by (d) from

Q4 Sara is glad _____ receiving her husband letter.

(a) from (b) with (c) about (d) to

Q5 We should not depend ______ them in any matter.

(a) on (b) from (c) at (d) in

Q6 He was cured ______ malaria fever in a week.

(a) by (b) for (c) from (d) of

Q7 She is always true ______ her words.

(a) by (b) from (c) at (d) to

Q8 We'll be glad to get rid _____ them.

(a) from (b) by (c) with (d) of

Q9 We arrived late ______ the airport.

(a) in (b) on (c) at (d) inside

Q10 Sir Syed Kazim Ali doesn’t seem to approve _____ people with dogs in the park.

(a) in (b) of (c) by (d) none of these

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Q1 She believes ______ everything he says.

(a) in (b) on (c) to (d) No preposition

Q2 They are anxious _______ their mother's health.

(a) to (b) about (c) for (d) No preposition

Q3 I will meet him ______ the hospital.

(a) in (b) at (c) on (d) to

Q4 Is she related ______ Sara in any way?

(a) to (b) with (c) by (d) from

Q5 She agreed ______ my proposal.

(a) with (b) by (c) to (d) on

Q6 She acceded ______ my request.

(a) from (b) to (c) by (d) No preposition

Q7 You should complain ______ the teacher if anyone troubles you.

(a) for (b) about (c) at (d) to

Q8 He was annoyed ______ them for their unreasonable demands.

(a) against (b) about (c) with (d) to

Q9 He agreed ______ a pay cut.

(a) about (b) to (c) with (d) on

Q10 He cannot complain _____ your treatment. You treated him well.

(a) of (b) at (c) to (d) with

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Q1 She went ______ the cinema last night.

(a) in (b) at (c) to (d) for

Q2 We are agree ______ you in this matter.

(a) with (b) to (c) on (d) upon

Q3 She apologized _____ not returning my books in time.

(a) to (b) for (c) on (d) at

Q4 The public did not agree ______ higher taxes.

(a) to (b) with (c) by (d) upon

Q5 Her conduct doesn't accord ______ her views.

(a) to (b) in (c) with (d) No preposition

Q6 I was asked to wait ______ the buss stop at three o'clock.

(a) on (b) in (c) at (d) to

Q7 She believes ______ everything he says.

(a) in (b) on (c) to (d) No preposition

Q8 No constitution can deprive men ______ human rights.

(a) from (b) by (c) in (d) of

Q9 They believe ______ me.

(a) to (b) in (c) on (d) No preposition

Q10 The father showed great anxiety ______ his daughter's safety.

(a) about (b) to (c) for (d) at

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Q1 I have come _____ an old friend just now.

(a) off (b) at (c) to (d) across

Q2 We will compete _____ each other for this post.

(a) at (b) with (c) for (d) to

Q3 They believe ______ me.

(a) to (b) in (c) on (d) No preposition

Q4 The thief broke _____ from the police custody.

(a) up (b) with (c) down (d) away

Q5 We arrived late ______ the airport.

(a) in (b) on (c) at (d) inside

Q6 The public did not agree ______ higher taxes.

(a) to (b) with (c) by (d) upon

Q7 He left the college because he didn’t agree ______ the manager's policy.

(a) to (b) with (c) upon (d) on

Q8 Is she any relation ______ him?

(a) to (b) with (c) by (d) from

Q9 Junaid boasted ______ of his strength.

(a) for (b) of (c) at (d) No preposition

Q10 My boss has agreed ______ give me a holiday.

(a) about (b) to (c) with (d) on

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Q1 I believe ______ God.

(a) to (b) in (c) of (d) on

Q2 It depends ______ his approval.

(a) upon (b) from (c) at (d) in

Q3 She feels repentance ______ her sin.

(a) from (b) by (c) for (d) of

Q4 She agreed ______ cook the dinner early.

(a) on (b) upon (c) to (d) with

Q5 Men die _____ cholera.

(a) of (b) by (c) for (d) with

Q6 He is very careful ______ his money.

(a) of (b) for (c) by (d) at

Q7 I and my wife agree ______ most things.

(a) to (b) about (c) with (d) from

Q8 The book consists ______ 35 chapters.

(a) in (b) on (c) by (d) of

Q9 Before medical advancements, many people died ______ malaria.

(a) from (b) for (c) by (d) of

Q10 It depends ______ his approval.

(a) upon (b) from (c) at (d) in

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Q1 We are aware _____ their arrival.

(a) about (b) at (c) of (d) on

Q2 He was angry ______ him.

(a) againt (b) about (c) to (d) with

Q3 Be careful ______ your shoes.

(a) for (b) at (c) about (d) by

Q4 What time do we arrive ______ the hotel.

(a) at (b) to (c) on (d) in

Q5 He aimed ______ the target.

(a) for (b) at (c) to (d) against

Q6 Ali agreed with Nimra ______ the terms of their contract.

(a) with (b) to (c) on (d) by

Q7 Were you ______ Nimra's party?

(a) in (b) at (c) to (d) in

Q8 Does she crave _____ my friendship?

(a) at (b) on (c) in (d) for

Q9 We're getting anxious ______ money.

(a) to (b) about (c) for (d) No preposition

Q10 For a moment, Sara was shocked ______ his words.

(a) for (b) by (c) in (d) because of

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Q1 I cannot comment _____ your essay, you may show it to someone else.

(a) on (b) at (c) in (d) by

Q2 We arrived late ______ the airport.

(a) in (b) on (c) at (d) inside

Q3 She congratulated me ______ my success.

(a) on (b) for (c) to (d) at

Q4 Sehla was disappointed ______ the low mark she got in the test.

(a) about (b) on (c) from (d) of

Q5 She is angry ______ him for lying to her.

(a) against (b) about (c) with (d) to

Q6 We cannot believe ______ his story.

(a) in (b) on (c) to (d) No preposition

Q7 She agrees ______ cutting my hair.

(a) with (b) on (c) from (d) to

Q8 We'll be glad to get rid _____ them.

(a) from (b) by (c) with (d) of

Q9 She agreed ______ my proposal.

(a) with (b) by (c) to (d) on

Q10 He left school ______ the age of 14.

(a) by (b) in (c) at (d) on

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Q1 He makes a living by taking ______ guests.

(a) down (b) to (c) in (d) into

Q2 You should complain ______ the teacher if anyone troubles you.

(a) for (b) about (c) at (d) to

Q3 She is always true ______ her words.

(a) by (b) from (c) at (d) to

Q4 He is very careful ______ his money.

(a) of (b) for (c) by (d) at

Q5 My car is different ______ yours.

(a) than (b) against (c) from (d) No preposition

Q6 He left school ______ the age of 14.

(a) by (b) in (c) at (d) on

Q7 Ali works ______ the cinema on the east side of town.

(a) at (b) inside (c) on (d) in

Q8 He will accede ______ my proposal.

(a) by (b) in (c) on (d) to

Q9 My friend is really ambitious ______ a high position.

(a) of (b) for (c) to (d) No preposition

Q10 He was annoyed ______ them for their unreasonable demands.

(a) against (b) about (c) with (d) to

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Q1 She is good ______ physics.

(a) at (b) in (c) with (d) from

Q2 He felt no appetite ______ any kind of food.

(a) for (b) about (c) to (d) in

Q3 Which one is correct

(a) My sister always misses to live near the beach. (b) My sister always misses living near the beach.

Q4 We are going ______ some breakfast.

(a) to (b) for (c) at (d) none of these

Q5 He took ______ getting up early and working before breakfast.

(a) by (b) to (c) over (d) in

Q6 She aims ______ finishing tomorrow.

(a) to (b) for (c) at (d) against

Q7 They must apologize to you _____ not replying to your letter at once.

(a) to (b) for (c) on (d) at

Q8 Usually students have no aptitude ______ English.

(a) to (b) of (c) about (d) for

Q9 He was disappointed ______ his son's result.

(a) by (b) with (c) at (d) about

Q10 He started ______ eight in the morning.

(a) at (b) to (c) in (d) for

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Q1 Which one is correct

(a) She doesn’t mind to come early. (b) She doesn’t mind coming early.

Q2 We'll be glad to get rid _____ them.

(a) from (b) by (c) with (d) of

Q3 Her knowledge is confined _____ her school books.

(a) to (b) of (c) at (d) with

Q4 The man was cured ______ his illness.

(a) from (b) for (c) by (d) of

Q5 Nimra is independent _____ her parents.

(a) about (b) with (c) of (d) at

Q6 Nimra was dressed ______ black.

(a) with (b) in (c) of (d) at

Q7 Which one is correct

(a) She reported him to steal the money. (b) She reported him stealing the money.

Q8 The portrait was painted ______ the famous artist.

(a) from (b) with (c) by (d) at

Q9 The new law aims ______ reduce crime rate.

(a) at (b) to (c) in (d) against

Q10 She is good ______ physics.

(a) at (b) in (c) with (d) from

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Q1 Sehla was disappointed ______ the low mark she got in the test.

(a) by (b) from (c) of (d) on

Q2 She congratulated me ______ my success.

(a) on (b) for (c) to (d) at

Q3 We cannot rely ______ him.

(a) at (b) in (c) on (d) for

Q4 We should never yield ______ evil.

(a) before (b) by (c) into (d) to

Q5 My family is flying ______ home on Sunday.

(a) in (b) at (c) on (d) No preposition

Q6 One should always true ______ one's promises.

(a) by (b) from (c) at (d) to

Q7 Junaid boasted ______ his strength.

(a) for (b) of (c) at (d) No preposition

Q8 They often have lunch ______ McDonald's.

(a) in (b) inside (c) at (d) on

Q9 The new law aims ______ reducing crime rate.

(a) to (b) at (c) against (d) in

Q10 He was found guilty _____ murder.

(a) about (b) with (c) of (d) at

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Q1 Sara is senior _____ me by seven years.

(a) than (b) from (c) by (d) to

Q2 What time do we arrive ______ the hotel.

(a) at (b) to (c) on (d) in

Q3 I absolve her ______ her promise.

(a) by (b) to (c) from (d) for

Q4 He cannot complain _____ your treatment. You treated him well.

(a) about (b) at (c) to (d) with

Q5 He left the college because he didn’t agree ______ the manager's policy.

(a) to (b) with (c) upon (d) on

Q6 She believes ______ everything he says.

(a) in (b) on (c) to (d) No preposition

Q7 There is no cure ______ this disease.

(a) by (b) for (c) from (d) of

Q8 One should abstain ______ voting for corrupt politicians.

(a) from (b) by (c) to (d) with

Q9 We should abstain ______ smoking.

(a) to (b) by (c) with (d) from

Q10 The mountains are covered ______ snow.

(a) by (b) in (c) from (d) of

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Q1 We have no doubt ______ her ability.

(a) at (b) on (c) in (d) of

Q2 Ali gave them his old bike in exchange ______ a new one.

(a) with (b) to (c) for (d) at

Q3 The woman was ______ black.

(a) with (b) in (c) of (d) at

Q4 I'm aiming ______ an income of $100,000 a year bt the time I'm thirty.

(a) for (b) to (c) at (d) none of these

Q5 Usually students have no aptitude ______ English.

(a) to (b) of (c) about (d) for

Q6 Huma obviouly doesn’t approve ______ my choice of clothes.

(a) of (b) in (c) by (d) none of these

Q7 He accused me ______ poisoning his cat.

(a) for (b) of (c) about (d) in

Q8 The court has absolved them ______ the crime.

(a) for (b) by (c) to (d) from

Q9 She will call _____ me at my office.

(a) at (b) for (c) on (d) with

Q10 Her knowledge is confined _____ her school books.

(a) to (b) of (c) at (d) with

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Q1 One should try to tide ______ one's difficulties.

(a) by (b) over (c) on (d) at

Q2 Sehla was disappointed ______ the low mark she got in the test.

(a) about (b) on (c) from (d) of

Q3 A year consists ______ twelve months.

(a) by (b) in (c) on (d) of

Q4 She cannot bear _____ his foolishness now.

(a) at (b) out (c) with (d) of

Q5 He has taken ______ drinking.

(a) by (b) to (c) over (d) in

Q6 The public did not agree ______ higher taxes.

(a) to (b) with (c) by (d) upon

Q7 You must adhere _______ your religion.

(a) with (b) for (c) at (d) to

Q8 We should not depend ______ them in any matter.

(a) on (b) from (c) at (d) in

Q9 Men die _____ hunger.

(a) of (b) by (c) for (d) with

Q10 Before medical advancements, many people died ______ malaria.

(a) from (b) for (c) by (d) of

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Q1 She is angry ______ him for lying to her.

(a) against (b) about (c) with (d) to

Q2 I don’t care much _____ novels.

(a) of (b) off (c) for (d) at

Q3 I entirely agree ______ him.

(a) from (b) to (c) by (d) with

Q4 One should abstain ______ voting for corrupt politicians.

(a) from (b) by (c) to (d) with

Q5 Which one is correct

(a) The situation warrants investigating Mr. William.


(b) The situation warrants toinvestigate Mr. William.

Q6 He divided the piza ______ two.

(a) of (b) among (c) in (d) No preposition

Q7 The President gave his assent ______ the bill.

(a) for (b) to (c) into (d) of

Q8 Nelson Mandela was deprived ______ his freedom.

(a) from (b) of (c) to (d) by

Q9 The new law aims ______ reduce crime rate.

(a) at (b) to (c) in (d) against

Q10 Don't aim your gun ______ him.

(a) for (b) at (c) to (d) against

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Q1 Does she crave _____ my friendship?

(a) at (b) on (c) in (d) for

Q2 I am anxious ______ an end to this mystery.

(a) to (b) about (c) for (d) No preposition

Q3 We didn’t agree among ourselves ______ the division of the property.

(a) with (b) to (c) on (d) at

Q4 He stayed ______ Karachi for few days.

(a) at (b) for (c) to (d) in

Q5 We suspect Modi _____ stealing the pen.

(a) in (b) for (c) of (d) None of these

Q6 Look _____ this beautiful scenery.

(a) on (b) in (c) at (d) down

Q7 She acceded ______ my request.

(a) from (b) to (c) by (d) No preposition

Q8 Which one is correct

(a) They completed to renovate the house. (b) They completed renovating the house.

Q9 Sehla was disappointed ______ the low mark she got in the test.

(a) by (b) from (c) of (d) on

Q10 I think I am going to study English ______ in two years.

(a) in (b) at (c) on (d) to

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Q1 I don’t agree ______ the way she runs this office.

(a) by (b) from (c) with (d) for

Q2 The river abounds _______ fish.

(a) from (b) to (c) in (d) at

Q3 I believe ______ God.

(a) to (b) in (c) of (d) on

Q4 He was disappointed ______ his son's result.

(a) by (b) with (c) at (d) about

Q5 The man was cured ______ his illness.

(a) from (b) for (c) by (d) of

Q6 He divided the pizza ______ half.

(a) among (b) of (c) in (d) No preposition

Q7 It depends ______ her.

(a) on (b) from (c) at (d) in

Q8 She is very jealous _____ her friend.

(a) with (b) by (c) at (d) of

Q9 Sehla was disappointed ______ the low mark she got in the test.

(a) about (b) on (c) from (d) of

Q10 She takes care ______ her mother.

(a) about (b) for (c) of (d) at

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Q1 The summary presented to the president argues ______ building more hospitals.

(a) against (b) for (c) in (d) none of these

Q2 She is now ashamed ______ her misconduct.

(a) from (b) by (c) over (d) of

Q3 The doctor has cured him ______ malaria fever.

(a) for (b) from (c) by (d) of

Q4 The mountains are covered ______ snow.

(a) by (b) in (c) from (d) of

Q5 It is wrong to show animosity ______ one's senior.

(a) against (b) about (c) at (d) to

Q6 She has been reading this book ______ four hours.

(a) since (b) for (c) to (d) none of these

Q7 She is quite sure ______ his honesty.

(a) of (b) at (c) in (d) for

Q8 One should be ashamed ______ one's misconduct.

(a) of (b) by (c) over (d) from

Q9 I am used ______ hitchhiking.

(a) with (b) through (c) by (d) to

Q10 They are anxious _______ their mother's health.

(a) to (b) about (c) for (d) No preposition

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Q1 One should always true ______ one's promises.

(a) by (b) from (c) at (d) to

Q2 William was charged ______ murder.

(a) at (b) with (c) in (d) on

Q3 The bank manager was sitting ______ his desk.

(a) on (b) at (c) in (d) by

Q4 He got married ______ 25.

(a) on (b) in (c) at (d) None of these

Q5 He insisted ______ proof-reading the article again.

(a) to (b) on (c) in (d) at

Q6 No constitution can deprive men ______ human rights.

(a) from (b) by (c) in (d) of

Q7 What time do we arrive ______ the station.

(a) to (b) at (c) in (d) on

Q8 He can count _____ my help.

(a) on (b) at (c) in (d) of

Q9 I and my wife agree ______ most things.

(a) to (b) about (c) with (d) from

Q10 The approach ______ his farmhouse is rather difficult.

(a) to (b) for (c) of (d) No preposition

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Q1 He is ______ Oxford. (Oxford University).

(a) in (b) to (c) on (d) at

Q2 My friend is really ambitious ______ a high position.

(a) of (b) for (c) to (d) No preposition

Q3 Iran and Iraq abound ______ oil.

(a) in (b) into (c) from (d) to

Q4 His benevolence _____ the poor is remarkable.

(a) for (b) in (c) towards (d) at

Q5 They rejoiced ______ their success.

(a) at (b) for (c) with (d) by

Q6 He aimed ______ the target.

(a) for (b) at (c) to (d) against

Q7 She had great affection ______ her father.

(a) to (b) for (c) by (d) over

Q8 Ali gave them his old bike in exchange ______ a new one.

(a) with (b) to (c) for (d) at

Q9 I am weary ______ visiting that office daily.

(a) of (b) to (c) from (d) by

Q10 I believed ______ your honesty of purpose.

(a) to (b) over (c) in (d) No preposition

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Q1 Did they come _____ successful?

(a) off (b) of (c) by (d) out

Q2 Sehla was disappointed ______ the low mark she got in the test.

(a) at (b) of (c) on (d) from

Q3 One should be ashamed ______ one's misconduct.

(a) of (b) by (c) over (d) from

Q4 He was cured ______ malaria fever in a week.

(a) by (b) for (c) from (d) of

Q5 Carry _____ the orders of your officer.

(a) out (b) at (c) with (d) on

Q6 He makes a living by taking ______ guests.

(a) down (b) to (c) in (d) into

Q7 Parents are anxious ______ their children's success.

(a) to (b) for (c) about (d) No preposition

Q8 One should always true ______ one's promises.

(a) by (b) from (c) at (d) to

Q9 The new law aims ______ reduce crime rate.

(a) at (b) to (c) in (d) against

Q10 She thinks we should apologize ______ Mrs. Zaineb.

(a) with (b) to (c) for (d) about

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Q1 Which one is correct

(a) They postponed to return to Lahore. (b) They postponed returning to Lahore.

Q2 Many people have died ______ malaria.

(a) of (b) from (c) by (d) to

Q3 One cannot compare the plane _____ the bird.

(a) on (b) to (c) at (d) with

Q4 She wears these old trousers ______ painting.

(a) for (b) to (c) on (d) none of these

Q5 This man was an accomplice ______ the thief.

(a) with (b) to (c) in (d) into

Q6 It depends ______ his approval.

(a) upon (b) from (c) at (d) in

Q7 I am pleased _____ my brother's result.

(a) from (b) at (c) in (d) None of these

Q8 They believe ______ me.

(a) to (b) in (c) on (d) No preposition

Q9 The book consists ______ 35 chapters.

(a) in (b) on (c) by (d) of

Q10 Queen Elizabeth's accession ______ the throne was celebrated with great pomp.

(a) into (b) to (c) through (d) down

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Q1 Queen Elizabeth's accession ______ the throne was celebrated with great pomp.

(a) into (b) to (c) through (d) down

Q2 I and Ali agreed ______ where to eat.

(a) with (b) to (c) on (d) by

Q3 Let's discuss this issue ______ the evening.

(a) at (b) in (c) on (d) to

Q4 The problem consists ______ his failure to cooperate.

(a) in (b) of (c) on (d) by

Q5 The bus must reach Lahore ______ sunset.

(a) by (b) on (c) in (d) at

Q6 This was an exception ______ the rule.

(a) with (b) in (c) of (d) to

Q7 She congratulated me ______ my success.

(a) on (b) for (c) to (d) at

Q8 Shayan was absorbed ______ his work.

(a) at (b) on (c) in (d) for

Q9 Saudi Arabia abounds ______ oil.

(a) from (b) with (c) to (d) No preposition

Q10 Hamza was engaged ______ Sara for a year before they got married.

(a) to (b) from (c) by (d) with

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Q1 We will be ______ home all morning.

(a) on (b) inside (c) in (d) at

Q2 He is waiting for the train ______ the station.

(a) in (b) on (c) inside (d) at

Q3 Alia likes staying ______ home and reading books on Sunday.

(a) at (b) in (c) on (d) No preposition

Q4 I entirely agree ______ him.

(a) from (b) to (c) by (d) with

Q5 I was not tired when I arrived ______ home.

(a) in (b) at (c) on (d) No preposition

Q6 What time do we arrive ______ the station.

(a) to (b) at (c) in (d) on

Q7 It depends ______ his approval.

(a) upon (b) from (c) at (d) in

Q8 He started ______ five in the morning.

(a) at (b) in (c) on (d) No preposition

Q9 The enemy had to yield ______ our army.

(a) to (b) before (c) by (d) No preposition

Q10 Nimra was dressed ______ black.

(a) with (b) in (c) of (d) at

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Q1 She will concede _____ my request.

(a) with (b) on (c) at (d) to

Q2 Queen Elizabeth's accession ______ the throne was celebrated with great pomp.

(a) into (b) to (c) through (d) down

Q3 They were taken ______ by him.

(a) in (b) into (c) to (d) down

Q4 She has come _____ a watch on the road.

(a) by (b) at (c) to (d) across

Q5 The flight to London leave ______ 15:30.

(a) in (b) on (c) to (d) at

Q6 It depends ______ his approval.

(a) upon (b) from (c) at (d) in

Q7 The old bus may break _____ during the journey.

(a) down (b) up (c) into (d) with

Q8 He was disappointed ______ his son's result.

(a) by (b) with (c) at (d) about

Q9 I apologized ______ being late.

(a) to (b) with (c) for (d) about

Q10 He started ______ eight in the morning.

(a) at (b) to (c) in (d) for

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Q1 We are tired ______ working long hours.

(a) of (b) by (c) from (d) in

Q2 Parents are anxious ______ their children's success.

(a) to (b) for (c) about (d) No preposition

Q3 Many people have died ______ malaria.

(a) of (b) from (c) by (d) to

Q4 Trump will deprive you ______ your money, he is dishonest.

(a) from (b) by (c) of (d) in

Q5 I have read it ______ four hours.

(a) since (b) for (c) to (d) none of these

Q6 We suspect Modi _____ stealing the pen.

(a) in (b) for (c) of (d) None of these

Q7 One cannot compare the plane _____ the bird.

(a) on (b) to (c) at (d) with

Q8 I don’t agree ______ the way she runs this office.

(a) by (b) from (c) with (d) for

Q9 I owe allegiance ______ no one except God.

(a) with (b) by (c) to (d) for

Q10 He aimed ______ the target.

(a) for (b) at (c) to (d) against

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Q1 We have confidence ______ our team.

(a) in (b) to (c) at (d) on

Q2 My manager has agreed ______ my holiday dates.

(a) to (b) with (c) on (d) upon

Q3 The doctor has cured him ______ malaria fever.

(a) for (b) from (c) by (d) of

Q4 He is very disappointed ______ not winning first prize.

(a) by (b) with (c) about (d) at

Q5 He has taken ______ drinking.

(a) by (b) to (c) over (d) in

Q6 She will not complain ______ your bunk.

(a) for (b) of (c) at (d) No preposition

Q7 She took ______ everything the teacher said that morning.

(a) down (b) in (c) to (d) into

Q8 We are tired ______ working long hours.

(a) of (b) by (c) from (d) in

Q9 When she lost her sister's book, she was asked to make amends ______ for this loss.

(a) of (b) over (c) for (d) to

Q10 We cannot rely ______ him.

(a) at (b) in (c) on (d) for

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Q1 Take ______ the wall before it falls on the head of a passerby.

(a) in (b) down (c) into (d) to

Q2 The President gave his assent ______ the bill.

(a) for (b) to (c) into (d) of

Q3 Queen Elizabeth's accession ______ the throne was celebrated with great pomp.

(a) into (b) to (c) through (d) down

Q4 We have confidence ______ our team.

(a) in (b) to (c) at (d) on

Q5 The portrait was painted ______ the famous artist.

(a) from (b) with (c) by (d) at

Q6 Don't aim your gun ______ him.

(a) for (b) at (c) to (d) against

Q7 One should try to tide ______ one's difficulties.

(a) by (b) over (c) on (d) at

Q8 I am weary ______ visiting that office daily.

(a) of (b) to (c) from (d) by

Q9 The students were waiting ______ the corner of the street.

(a) at (b) in (c) on (d) inside

Q10 He started ______ five in the morning.

(a) at (b) in (c) on (d) No preposition

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Q1 She drove ______ home and went to bed.

(a) in (b) at (c) on (d) No preposition

Q2 He is jealous ______ my success and wants to destroy me.

(a) from (b) for (c) in (d) of

Q3 She is now ashamed ______ her misconduct.

(a) from (b) by (c) over (d) of

Q4 They agree ______ everything.

(a) with (b) to (c) on (d) by

Q5 We hope to reach the airport ______ an hour.

(a) at (b) in (c) by (d) on

Q6 They were taken ______ by him.

(a) in (b) into (c) to (d) down

Q7 Her plans correspond _____ my ideas.

(a) to (b) with (c) in (d) None of these

Q8 Which one is correct

(a) They postponed to return to Lahore. (b) They postponed returning to Lahore.

Q9 She was surprised ______ the loud bang.

(a) for (b) by (c) in (d) because of

Q10 Ayesha is very careful ______ her health.

(a) for (b) about (c) at (d) by

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Preposition Usage for CSS Screening / Level #156 Index

Q1 Be careful ______ your shoes.

(a) for (b) at (c) about (d) by

Q2 One should always true ______ one's promises.

(a) by (b) from (c) at (d) to

Q3 My car is different ______ yours.

(a) than (b) against (c) from (d) No preposition

Q4 He divided the piza ______ four parts.

(a) in (b) among (c) into (d) of

Q5 Let us compare Ghalib's poetry _____ Iqbal's.

(a) on (b) to (c) at (d) with

Q6 The portrait was painted ______ the famous artist.

(a) from (b) with (c) by (d) at

Q7 We all will compete _____ this post.

(a) at (b) with (c) for (d) to

Q8 They were surprised ______ the loud bang.

(a) for (b) at (c) in (d) because of

Q9 I like almost all subjects with the exception ______ chemistry.

(a) of (b) for (c) to (d) in

Q10 Which one is correct

(a) We anticipated arriving late tonight. (b) We anticipated to arrive late tonight.

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Preposition Usage for CSS Screening / Level #157 Index

Q1 He got married ______ 25.

(a) on (b) in (c) at (d) None of these

Q2 I apologized ______ being late.

(a) to (b) with (c) for (d) about

Q3 We have confidence ______ our team.

(a) in (b) to (c) at (d) on

Q4 We cannot rely ______ him.

(a) at (b) in (c) on (d) for

Q5 I have lived here ______ 1995.

(a) since (b) for (c) from (d) none of these

Q6 Ayesha is very careful ______ her health.

(a) for (b) about (c) at (d) by

Q7 The meeting begins ______ five o'clock.

(a) on (b) at (c) in (d) into

Q8 The President gave his assent ______ the bill.

(a) for (b) to (c) into (d) of

Q9 The flight to London leave ______ 15:30.

(a) in (b) on (c) to (d) at

Q10 I am used ______ a cold climate, so the weather don't bother me.

(a) by (b) with (c) to (d) through

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Preposition Usage for CSS Screening / Level #158 Index

Q1 It depends ______ her.

(a) on (b) from (c) at (d) in

Q2 He took his pistol and aimed ______ the target.

(a) for (b) at (c) to (d) none of these

Q3 Hamza exchanged his collection of matchboxes ______ some foreign currency coins.

(a) with (b) to (c) for (d) at

Q4 Many people have died ______ malaria.

(a) of (b) from (c) by (d) to

Q5 She takes care ______ her mother.

(a) about (b) for (c) of (d) at

Q6 It's a mistake to aim ______ perfection.

(a) to (b) at (c) for (d) none of these

Q7 I absolve her ______ her promise.

(a) by (b) to (c) from (d) for

Q8 We have been waiting ______ 4:30.

(a) for (b) from (c) since (d) none of these

Q9 Bush was an accomplice ______ with Salim in the murder of his friend.

(a) with (b) to (c) in (d) into

Q10 The English made an alliance ______ the Russians during WWII.

(a) from (b) by (c) to (d) with

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Preposition Usage for CSS Screening / Level #159 Index

Q1 They must apologize _____ you for not replying to your letter at once.

(a) to (b) for (c) on (d) at

Q2 It was raining, so I waited ______ the bank.

(a) in (b) at (c) to (d) on

Q3 He acted according ______ my advice.

(a) by (b) in (c) to (d) with

Q4 He has taken ______ drinking.

(a) by (b) to (c) over (d) in

Q5 Before medical advancements, many people died ______ malaria.

(a) from (b) for (c) by (d) of

Q6 Which one is correct

(a) I avoid talking to my boss. (b) I avoid to talk to my boss.

Q7 She hanged herself ______ a rope.

(a) to (b) with (c) at (d) by

Q8 All of us trust ______ your leadership.

(a) on (b) upon (c) of (d) in

Q9 I am used ______ hitchhiking.

(a) with (b) through (c) by (d) to

Q10 Which one is correct

(a) She kept work although she felt ill. (b) She kept working although she felt ill.

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Preposition Usage for CSS Screening / Level #160 Index

Q1 Shayyan was absorbed ______ his work.

(a) at (b) on (c) in (d) for

Q2 He divided the pizza ______ four parts.

(a) in (b) among (c) into (d) of

Q3 He aimed ______ the door but hit the window instead.

(a) to (b) for (c) at (d) none of these

Q4 They had lunch ______ KFC.

(a) in (b) at (c) inside (d) on

Q5 She cannot bear _____ his foolishness now.

(a) at (b) out (c) with (d) of

Q6 Who preside ______ the last meeting?

(a) in (b) at (c) for (d) with

Q7 we are going ______ some breakfast.

(a) to (b) for (c) at (d) none of these

Q8 We are agree ______ you in this matter.

(a) with (b) to (c) on (d) upon

Q9 He aimed ______ the target.

(a) for (b) at (c) to (d) against

Q10 The talks between Pakistan and India on Kashmir broke _____ several times.

(a) down (b) up (c) into (d) with

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Preposition Usage for CSS Screening / Level #161 Index

Q1 We cannot rely ______ him.

(a) at (b) in (c) on (d) for

Q2 It depends ______ his approval.

(a) upon (b) from (c) at (d) in

Q3 All of us trust ______ your leadership.

(a) on (b) upon (c) of (d) in

Q4 Sometimes he takes a pride ______ his work.

(a) in (b) at (c) for (d) with

Q5 Sehla was disappointed ______ the low mark she got in the test.

(a) at (b) of (c) on (d) from

Q6 The doctor has cured him ______ malaria fever.

(a) for (b) from (c) by (d) of

Q7 The problem consists ______ his failure to cooperate.

(a) in (b) of (c) on (d) by

Q8 She is angry ______ him for lying to her.

(a) against (b) about (c) with (d) to

Q9 Her conducts doesn't accord ______ her views.

(a) to (b) in (c) with (d) No preposition

Q10 She agrees ______ cutting my hair.

(a) with (b) on (c) from (d) to

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Preposition Usage for CSS Screening / Level #162 Index

Q1 I absolve her ______ her promise.

(a) by (b) to (c) from (d) for

Q2 She should complain _____ the teacher if anyone troubles her.

(a) about (b) at (c) to (d) with

Q3 Good players abide ______ the rules of the game.

(a) at (b) from (c) by (d) in

Q4 He agreed ______ help us.

(a) with (b) by (c) to (d) on

Q5 They often have lunch ______ McDonald's.

(a) in (b) inside (c) at (d) on

Q6 You must bear _____ my weakness.

(a) out (b) at (c) with (d) up

Q7 The public did not agree ______ higher taxes.

(a) to (b) with (c) by (d) upon

Q8 Alia likes staying ______ home and reading books on Sunday.

(a) at (b) in (c) on (d) No preposition

Q9 Don't aim your gun ______ him.

(a) for (b) at (c) to (d) against

Q10 William said climate change is a real threat. I agreed ______ him.

(a) about (b) by (c) for (d) with

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Preposition Usage for CSS Screening / Level #163 Index

Q1 Alia likes staying ______ home and reading books on Sunday.

(a) at (b) in (c) on (d) No preposition

Q2 We should call _____ him tomorrow.

(a) at (b) for (c) on (d) in

Q3 Let me tell you something ______ confidence.

(a) on (b) upon (c) at (d) in

Q4 She is always true ______ her words.

(a) by (b) from (c) at (d) to

Q5 Usually students have no aptitude ______ English.

(a) to (b) of (c) about (d) for

Q6 He divided the pizza ______ half.

(a) among (b) of (c) in (d) No preposition

Q7 She arrived ______ the station just in time.

(a) to (b) at (c) for (d) in

Q8 The bank manager was sitting ______ his desk.

(a) on (b) at (c) in (d) by

Q9 We usually have breakfast early ______ the morning.

(a) in (b) at (c) to (d) on

Q10 She believes ______ everything he says.

(a) in (b) on (c) to (d) No preposition

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Preposition Usage for CSS Screening / Level #164 Index

Q1 The approach ______ his farmhouse is rather difficult.

(a) to (b) for (c) of (d) No preposition

Q2 Ayesha is very careful ______ her health.

(a) for (b) about (c) at (d) by

Q3 Walid left his village ______ the age of 18.

(a) at (b) in (c) on (d) None of these

Q4 My dog has been missing _____ yesterday.

(a) since (b) for (c) from (d) by

Q5 I don’t agree ______ the way she runs this office.

(a) by (b) from (c) with (d) for

Q6 The new law aims ______ reducing crime rate.

(a) to (b) at (c) against (d) in

Q7 There is no antidote ______ Cobra's poison.

(a) about (b) to (c) at (d) for

Q8 What are she angry ______?

(a) against (b) about (c) to (d) with

Q9 Are you afraid ______ dogs?

(a) for (b) of (c) from (d) by

Q10 My friend is really ambitious ______ a high position.

(a) of (b) for (c) to (d) No preposition

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Preposition Usage for CSS Screening / Level #165 Index

Q1 Precaution is the real antidote ______ fatal diseases.

(a) over (b) about (c) for (d) against

Q2 The two countries may break _____ relations.

(a) down (b) off (c) into (d) up

Q3 They shall adapt this plan _____ their needs.

(a) by (b) with (c) to (d) at

Q4 We hope to reach the airport ______ an hour.

(a) at (b) in (c) by (d) on

Q5 You'll get used ______ the idea.

(a) through (b) by (c) to (d) against

Q6 He generally goes to bed ______ midnight.

(a) at (b) in (c) on (d) to

Q7 Are you afraid ______ dogs?

(a) for (b) of (c) from (d) by

Q8 He is indifferent _______ praise and blame.

(a) to (b) for (c) in (d) at

Q9 What is on ______ the cinema this Sunday?

(a) in (b) to (c) into (d) at

Q10 He was cured ______ malaria fever in a week.

(a) by (b) for (c) from (d) of

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Preposition Usage for CSS Screening / Level #166 Index

Q1 I have no access ______ the President.

(a) for (b) from (c) at (d) to

Q2 The man was cured ______ his illness.

(a) from (b) for (c) by (d) of

Q3 You must guard ______ bad habits.

(a) about (b) with (c) at (d) against

Q4 The progress of this project consists _____ hard work.

(a) of (b) in (c) at (d) on

Q5 What time do we arrive ______ the station.

(a) to (b) at (c) in (d) on

Q6 Don’t be blind _____ your mother needs.

(a) to (b) with (c) on (d) by

Q7 He is accustomed ______ hot weather.

(a) with (b) by (c) to (d) in

Q8 Sehla was disappointed ______ the low mark she got in the test.

(a) at (b) of (c) on (d) from

Q9 My friend is really ambitious ______ a high position.

(a) of (b) for (c) to (d) No preposition

Q10 She is addicted ______ reading long novels.

(a) by (b) to (c) at (d) None of these

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Preposition Usage for CSS Screening / Level #167 Index

Q1 Nelson Mandela was deprived ______ his freedom.

(a) from (b) of (c) to (d) by

Q2 Pakistan is bearing ______ drug traffickers.

(a) down on (b) up (c) out (d) with

Q3 He divided the pizza ______ four parts.

(a) in (b) among (c) into (d) of

Q4 Sehla was disappointed ______ the low mark she got in the test.

(a) at (b) of (c) on (d) from

Q5 She was surprised ______ the loud bang.

(a) for (b) by (c) in (d) because of

Q6 The court has absolved them ______ the crime.

(a) for (b) by (c) to (d) from

Q7 The father showed great anxiety ______ his daughter's safety.

(a) about (b) to (c) for (d) at

Q8 The soldiers should die _____ their country.

(a) for (b) of (c) with (d) from

Q9 They are anxious _______ their mother's health.

(a) to (b) about (c) for (d) No preposition

Q10 The flight to London leave ______ 15:30.

(a) in (b) on (c) to (d) at

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Preposition Usage for CSS Screening / Level #168 Index

Q1 We have never read anything ______ Mr. Malik Hussian.

(a) of (b) from (c) by (d) to

Q2 Let's meet each other ______ the bank on the corner of United Mall.

(a) in (b) on (c) inside (d) at

Q3 They must apologize _____ you for not replying to your letter at once.

(a) to (b) for (c) on (d) at

Q4 He bought a new house according ______ the wish of his mother.

(a) with (b) by (c) on (d) to

Q5 The opposition agreed ______ the government’s new measures.

(a) about (b) to (c) on (d) with

Q6 I will not deal _____ this merchant at all.

(a) with (b) in (c) of (d) at

Q7 This man was an accomplice ______ the thief.

(a) with (b) to (c) in (d) into

Q8 There is no alternative ______ this plan.

(a) of (b) to (c) from (d) No preposition

Q9 He complained ______ a sore throat.

(a) for (b) at (c) of (d) No preposition

Q10 We're getting anxious ______ money.

(a) to (b) about (c) for (d) No preposition

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Q1 I'm aiming ______ an income of $100,000 a year bt the time I'm thirty.

(a) for (b) to (c) at (d) none of these

Q2 A child is always dependent _____ its parents.

(a) on (b) in (c) from (d) of

Q3 They travelled ten kilometers ______ three hours.

(a) by (b) in (c) at (d) before

Q4 The new photo editing software is being aimed ______ mobile application developers.

(a) to (b) at (c) over (d) for

Q5 She has no ambition ______ distinction.

(a) for (b) of (c) to (d) No preposition

Q6 Ayesha is very careful ______ her health.

(a) for (b) of (c) at (d) by

Q7 You must avail yourself _____ this chance.

(a) to (b) on (c) in (d) of

Q8 She is sitting ______ her desk.

(a) for (b) at (c) in (d) to

Q9 Ayesha is very careful ______ her health.

(a) for (b) about (c) at (d) by

Q10 I am really not interested _____ in my work.

(a) in (b) for (c) at (d) to

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Preposition Usage for CSS Screening / Level #170 Index

Q1 The President gave his assent ______ the bill.

(a) for (b) to (c) into (d) of

Q2 We should never yield ______ evil.

(a) before (b) by (c) into (d) to

Q3 She had great affection ______ her father.

(a) to (b) for (c) by (d) over

Q4 She may collide _____ a tree if she drives so fast.

(a) at (b) with (c) to (d) in

Q5 She likes work that requires her to attend ______ a lot of detail.

(a) on (b) upon (c) to (d) at

Q6 The manager aims ______ please his clients.

(a) at (b) for (c) to (d) on

Q7 He is ______ Shayan’s (= Shayan’s house).

(a) at (b) in (c) on (d) to

Q8 Precaution is the real antidote ______ fatal diseases.

(a) over (b) about (c) for (d) against

Q9 We usually have breakfast early ______ the morning.

(a) in (b) at (c) to (d) on

Q10 She lives ______ in Mumbai.

(a) in (b) at (c) from (d) since

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Preposition Usage for CSS Screening / Level #171 Index

Q1 It is not easy to _____ when one is beset with difficulties on all side.

(a) out (b) at (c) with (d) up

Q2 She always complains ______ the weather.

(a) about (b) for (c) at (d) No preposition

Q3 One should abstain ______ voting for corrupt politicians.

(a) from (b) by (c) to (d) with

Q4 I agreed ______ the idea to rehome the dogs.

(a) with (b) by (c) from (d) on

Q5 He who is abstemious ______ food habit enjoys a healthy life.

(a) at (b) from (c) in (d) at

Q6 Ali is ______ home at the moment. Should I call him?

(a) in (b) at (c) on (d) No preposition

Q7 He is used ______ the heat.

(a) by (b) with (c) to (d) through

Q8 He is very disappointed ______ not winning first prize.

(a) by (b) with (c) about (d) at

Q9 He got married ______ 25.

(a) on (b) in (c) at (d) None of these

Q10 Ayesha is very careful ______ her health.

(a) for (b) of (c) at (d) by

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Preposition Usage for CSS Screening / Level #172 Index

Q1 She is aiming ______ the tree.

(a) for (b) at (c) to (d) none of these

Q2 He divided the piza ______ four parts.

(a) in (b) among (c) into (d) of

Q3 He stayed ______ Karachi for few days.

(a) at (b) for (c) to (d) in

Q4 The problem consists ______ his failure to cooperate.

(a) in (b) of (c) on (d) by

Q5 The English made an alliance ______ the Russians during WWII.

(a) from (b) by (c) to (d) with

Q6 Which one is correct

(a) She reported him to steal the money. (b) She reported him stealing the money.

Q7 The President gave his assent ______ the bill.

(a) for (b) to (c) into (d) of

Q8 He will accede ______ my proposal.

(a) by (b) in (c) on (d) to

Q9 I agreed ______ the idea to rehome the dogs.

(a) with (b) by (c) from (d) on

Q10 I am used ______ hitchhiking.

(a) with (b) through (c) by (d) to

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Preposition Usage for CSS Screening / Level #173 Index

Q1 I apologized ______ being late.

(a) to (b) with (c) for (d) about

Q2 She is very proud _______ her promotion.

(a) at (b) with (c) in (d) of

Q3 He divided the pizza ______ four parts.

(a) in (b) among (c) into (d) of

Q4 He is very disappointed ______ not winning first prize.

(a) by (b) with (c) about (d) at

Q5 When did you go ______ Lahore.

(a) in (b) at (c) to (d) for

Q6 Many people have died ______ malaria.

(a) of (b) from (c) by (d) to

Q7 She seems bent _____ wasting all your time.

(a) to (b) down (c) up (d) upon

Q8 She is good ______ physics.

(a) at (b) in (c) with (d) from

Q9 He was disappointed ______ his son's result.

(a) by (b) with (c) at (d) about

Q10 They beat _____ the enemy.

(a) out (b) off (c) at (d) about

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Preposition Usage for CSS Screening / Level #174 Index

Q1 The approach ______ his farmhouse is rather difficult.

(a) to (b) for (c) of (d) No preposition

Q2 The meeting will commence _____ a song.

(a) out (b) of (c) with (d) on

Q3 Does he care _____ new film?

(a) of (b) off (c) for (d) at

Q4 Be careful ______ your shoes.

(a) for (b) at (c) about (d) by

Q5 She takes care ______ her mother.

(a) about (b) for (c) of (d) at

Q6 They are anxious _______ their mother's health.

(a) to (b) about (c) for (d) No preposition

Q7 You should comply _____ the directions of your brother.

(a) to (b) with (c) at (d) on

Q8 Precaution is the real antidote ______ fatal diseases.

(a) over (b) about (c) for (d) against

Q9 The cat tried to catch _____ the rabbit.

(a) at (b) out (c) in (d) on

Q10 She is aiming ______ the tree.

(a) for (b) at (c) to (d) none of these

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Q1 She studied French ______ five years.

(a) at (b) in (c) for (d) since

Q2 He was angry ______ her refusal.

(a) againt (b) at (c) to (d) with

Q3 We didn’t agree among ourselves ______ the division of the property.

(a) with (b) to (c) about (d) by

Q4 He is indifferent _______ praise and blame.

(a) to (b) for (c) in (d) at

Q5 Nimra is independent _____ her parents.

(a) about (b) with (c) of (d) at

Q6 She is indifferent _____ politics.

(a) from (b) to (c) for (d) by

Q7 Did you see Mr. Shoaib ______ the party.

(a) in (b) at (c) to (d) in

Q8 The problem consists ______ his failure to cooperate.

(a) in (b) of (c) on (d) by

Q9 He liked all his subjects with the exception _______ chemistry.

(a) with (b) in (c) of (d) to

Q10 I don’t beg _____ their help.

(a) at (b) for (c) on (d) to

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Preposition Usage for CSS Screening / Level #176 Index

Q1 The woman was ______ black.

(a) with (b) in (c) of (d) at

Q2 Iran and Iraq abound ______ oil.

(a) in (b) into (c) from (d) to

Q3 He's not interested ______ her work.

(a) to (b) on (c) in (d) at

Q4 He who is abstemious ______ food habit enjoys a healthy life.

(a) at (b) from (c) in (d) at

Q5 Before medical advancements, many people died ______ malaria.

(a) from (b) for (c) by (d) of

Q6 Ali is ______ home at the moment. Should I call him?

(a) in (b) at (c) on (d) No preposition

Q7 The enemy had to yield ______ our army.

(a) to (b) before (c) by (d) No preposition

Q8 The prisoner will appeal _____ the judge for mercy.

(a) by (b) to (c) at (d) on

Q9 William was charged ______ murder.

(a) at (b) with (c) in (d) on

Q10 I've no doubt ______ his ability.

(a) in (b) at (c) of (d) from

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Q1 The new law aims ______ reducing crime rate.

(a) to (b) at (c) against (d) in

Q2 We have confidence ______ our team.

(a) in (b) to (c) at (d) on

Q3 He agreed ______ help us.

(a) with (b) by (c) to (d) on

Q4 Which one is correct

(a) My sister urges to spend some time learning the development.


(b) My sister urges spending some time learning the development.

Q5 She had great affection ______ her father.

(a) to (b) for (c) by (d) over

Q6 He makes a living by taking ______ guests.

(a) down (b) to (c) in (d) into

Q7 They arrived ______ London last week.

(a) at (b) to (c) on (d) in

Q8 There is no cure ______ this disease.

(a) by (b) for (c) from (d) of

Q9 Bush was an accomplice ______ Salim in the murder of his friend.

(a) with (b) to (c) in (d) into

Q10 Which one is correct

(a) She recalled using her debit card at the shop.


(b) She recalled to use her debit card at the shop.

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Q1 Which one is correct

(a) He admitted cheat on the test. (b) He admitted cheating on the test.

Q2 We will be ______ home all morning.

(a) on (b) inside (c) in (d) at

Q3 The court has absolved them ______ the crime.

(a) for (b) by (c) to (d) from

Q4 The father showed great anxiety ______ his daughter's safety.

(a) about (b) to (c) for (d) at

Q5 There is no alternative ______ this plan.

(a) of (b) to (c) from (d) No preposition

Q6 We shall confer _____ her in this matter.

(a) with (b) on (c) at (d) to

Q7 We must start ______ dawn to finish this in time.

(a) from (b) by (c) at (d) in

Q8 You should complain ______ his misconduct to your teacher.

(a) against (b) for (c) about (d) of

Q9 We will be ______ home all morning.

(a) on (b) inside (c) in (d) at

Q10 A child is always dependent _____ its parents.

(a) on (b) in (c) from (d) of

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Q1 I have no access ______ the President.

(a) for (b) from (c) at (d) to

Q2 My family is flying ______ home on Sunday.

(a) in (b) at (c) on (d) No preposition

Q3 This jar is full _____ oil.

(a) by (b) with (c) from (d) of

Q4 The new photo editing software is being aimed ______ mobile application developers.

(a) to (b) at (c) over (d) for

Q5 Iran and Iraq abound ______ oil.

(a) in (b) into (c) from (d) to

Q6 I have read it ______ four hours.

(a) since (b) for (c) to (d) none of these

Q7 She is always true ______ her words.

(a) by (b) from (c) at (d) to

Q8 They were surprised ______ the loud bang.

(a) for (b) at (c) in (d) because of

Q9 Don’t boast _____ your property.

(a) about (b) to (c) around (d) of

Q10 I shall complain _____ him to my father.

(a) about (b) to (c) of (d) against

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Q1 He was angry ______ him.

(a) against (b) about (c) to (d) with

Q2 One should try to tide ______ one's difficulties.

(a) by (b) over (c) on (d) at

Q3 She may be confronted _____ some difficulties there.

(a) to (b) at (c) with (d) in

Q4 Hamza exchanged his collection of matchboxes ______ some foreign currency coins.

(a) with (b) to (c) for (d) at

Q5 He is ______ Oxford. (Oxford University).

(a) in (b) to (c) on (d) at

Q6 She has come _____ a watch on the road.

(a) by (b) at (c) to (d) across

Q7 He aimed ______ the target.

(a) for (b) at (c) to (d) against

Q8 We should abstain ______ smoking.

(a) to (b) by (c) with (d) from

Q9 The enemy had to yield ______ our army.

(a) to (b) before (c) by (d) No preposition

Q10 Ayesha is very careful ______ her health.

(a) for (b) of (c) at (d) by

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