PREPOSITION QUESTIONS

1. We met a lot of people at our holiday. (a) into the night far (b) farinto the night
(a) on (b) in (c) into far night (d) No improvement
(c) during (d) No improvement 9. Who can prevent you from getting married
2. The country faced a rainfall deficit of eight now that you are within age?
percent after the four month long southwest (a) in (b) of
monsoon. (c) on (d) No improvement
(a) during the (b) at the end of the 10. We will be going to Rome as soon as we can,
(c) during (d) No improvement but we are staying in London for some time
3. The Conference is to be starting at 9.30 a.m. being.
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(a) is to start for not arrive .......... time.
(b) has been started by (a) at (b) by (c) on (d) after
(c) for the 12. She has been supporting her family .......... her
(d) No improvement husband's death,
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4. Shakespeare lived for the reigns of Elizabeth 13. The examination will begin .......... Monday.
I and James I. (a) from (b) in (c) at (d) on
(a) in (b) since 14. My cousin will arrive .......... Sunday.
(c) during (d) No improvement (a) in (b) at (c) the (d) on
5. On some evenings I leave office as late as 15. I stayed in Mumbai .......... eight years.
seven o'clock. (a) for (b) since (c) through(d) around
(a) In some evenings 16. Mr. Murugan has been in this college ..........
(b) Some evenings 2010.
(c) On some of the evenings (a) for (b) since (c) after (d) before
(d) No improvement 17. I have been waiting .......... over half an hour.
(a) from (b) since (c) in (d) for
6. Just in a hour's time, he could complete the
work to my satisfaction. 18. India was a prosperous country .......... the reign
of King Ashoka.
(a) in a hour
(a) between (b) from
(b) in an hour's time
(c) while (d) during
(c) in the time of an hour
19. The flight will land .......... six this evening.
(d) No correction required (a) on (b) at (c) upon (d) in
7. Jameel was instructed to complete the task by 20. He has been working on (a)/ the problem from
Monday. a long time (b)/ but is still not (c)/able to solve
(a) Monday (b) until Monday it. (d)/No error (e)
(c) upto Monday (d) No improvement 21. This kind of behaviour (a)/has not been seen
8. Nightclubs are open farinto night. here (b)/ since the last for years. (c)/No error
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22. I am pleased to sanction (a)/one special incre-
ment (b)/ to all the employees (c)/ with this
month. (d)/ No error (e)
23. You will be tired of writing (a)/ at the time
you (b)/ finish your research. (c)/ No error (d)
24. There was a time when (a)/ the University took
pride (b)/ in the fact that its (c)/examinations
were held in time. (d)/ No error (e)
25. I am not familiar with (a)/ all the important
places in (b)/ this town, although I have (c)/
been living here since two years. (d)/ No error
(e)
26. In the last week (a)/I told him to come (b)/ in
time but he still (c)/ comes late every day.(d)/
No error (e)
27. If you do not (a)/ submit the report (b)/ in the
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next two days (c)/ all of us will be punished.
(d)/ No error (e)
28. The issues were (a)/ so critical that they (b)/
could hardly be resolved (c)/ upon such a lim-
ited time. (d)/ No error(e)
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29. From the last one month (a)/each of us (b)/
has been working (c)/ on the same project. (d)/
No error (e)
30. From over last five years (a)/ I have been try-
ing (b)/ my best to convince him (c)/ but with-
out success. (d)/ No error (e)
31. She shared (a)/ all her secrets with (b)/ Suman
as they had been (c)/ friends with childhood.
(d)/ No error (e)
32. The progress made (a)/ in the field of environ-
mental studies (b)/ for the early 1970s is re-
markable. (c)/ No error (d)
33. I saw him (a)/ coming out of the hotel (b)/ on
10 o'clock. (c)/ No error (d)
34. He was not promoted (a)/ to the rank of Colo-
nel (b)/ till for a few (c)/ months of his resig-
nation. (d)/ No error (e)
35. We must ensure that (a)/ all our records (b)/
are computerised (c)/ for next year. (d)/ No
error (e)
36. She is the first woman (a)/ to be appointed as
President (b)/ since the company (c)/ was es-
tablished from 1950, (d)/ No error (e)
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37. While the formation of RBI (a)/ was approved
in March 1934 (b)/ it was inaugurated (c)/ only
in April 1,1935. (d)/ No Error (e)
38. They were hoping (a)/ to reach of time (b)/ for
the lecture (c)/ but they were late. (d)/ No er-
ror (e)
39. Our country has (a)/ the ambitious goal (b)/ of
eliminating poverty (c)/ for ten years. (d)/ No
error (e)
40. I am contacting you (a)/ sometime in next week
(b)/ to explain to you (c)/ my problem in de-
tail. (d)/ No error (e)
41. Someone has been using my umbrella. It is all
wet (a)/ and it was wet yesterday and the day
after. (d)/ No error(e)
42. I am likely (a)/to contact you sometime in (b)/
next week to (c)/ discuss with you in detail.
(d)/ No error (e)
43. For times immemorial (a)/ sea shells have been
used by man (b)/ in many ways. (c)/ No error
(d)
44. The Vice Chancellor consulted the students as
well as the teachers (a)/ on last Monday and
decided (b)/ to reopen the University on Fri-
day next. (c)/ No error (d)
45. We were greatly worried (a)/ that the train
might be late (b)/ but it arrived exactly in time.
(c)/ No error (d)
46. Thousands of people far and near (a)/ started
gathering outside the auditorium (b)/ from
early morning to pay their tributes to the de-
parted leader. (c)/ No error (d)
47. The taxi (a)/ came at 8 o'clock (b)/in the next
morning. (c)/ No error (d)
48. The recently imposed dress code (a)/ in the
university has enraged (b)/ the students who
will be going (c)/ on strike since tomorrow.
(d)/ No error (e)
49. He parked his vehicle under the shade of a
tree.
(a) on (b) in
(c) beneath (d) No improvement
50. The ship is at the anchor and the sailors are
now at ease.
 (a) at anchor (b) at an anchor land's shore.
(c) at its anchor (d) No improvement (a) onwards (b) towards
51. Don't sit in the grass. It's wet. (c) forward (d) No improvement
(a) by the side of (b) on 61. The little boy fell from the roof.
(c) beside (d) No improvement (a) fell below the roof
52. It will take three hours to walk across the for- (b) fell down the roof
est. (c) fell off the roof
(a) into (b) between (d) No improvement
(c) through (d) over 62. As Rohan was already late, he had his break-
(e) No correction required fast while walk down the road.
53. The members of his family are coming in this (a) walking down the (b) walking at the
train. (c) walked on the (d) walked down the
(a) with (b) by (e) No Correction Required
(c) on (d) No improvement 63. The news of her employment soon circulated
54. Madan will not be at home until eight o'clock. around the small town.

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(a) in home (b) to home (a) circulated round the small town
(c) home (d) No improvement (b) circulated in the small town
55. He was detained over the airport for possess- (c) was circulating across the small town
ing illegal document. (d) was circulating within the small town
(a) into the airport (b) by the airport 64. All along the journey she remained silent.

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(c) at the airport for (d) near the airport by (a) All during the journey
(e) No correction required (b) All through the journey
56. She performed on the cultural programme (c) All along in the journey
that day. (d) Throughout all journey
(a) at the cultural (b) for the cultured (e) No correction required
(c) by the cultured (d) due to the cultured 65. Thousands of fire-fighters were deployed at
(e) No correction required the factory when a fire suddenly broke out
57. The famous dancer died on Mumbai recently. due to a short circuit.
(a) from Mumbai recently (a) on the factory when
(b) in Mumbai recently (b) at the factory while
(c) owing to Mumbai recently (c) at that factory when
(d) on Mumbai at recent (d) in the factory while
(e) No correction required (e) No correction required
58. Please make it a point to send your letter at 66. The fact finding team which had been at the
my address. area found villagers giving information to the
(a) on my address (b) to my address police.
(c) in my address (d) due to the cultured (a) which had been for
59. Have you ever been in New York? (b) that led to
(a) at (b) to (c) which led to
(c) with (d) No improvement (d) that had been to
60. Then with all his loot he sailed inwards Scot- (e) No correction required

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67. She stood .......... the crowd quite amazed. (a) on (b) inside (c) at (d) in
(a) in (b) within (c) among (d) into 82. Please write to me .......... this address.
68. She put the letter .......... her pillow. (a) to (b) on (c) upon (d) at
(a) below (b) in (c) off (d) under 83. With danger .......... the door, you cannot sit
69. Our flat is .......... the second floor of the build- idle.
ing. (a) at (b) in (c) of (d) near
(a) at (b) on (c) in (d) in 84. The boys went inside .......... room.
70. He went .......... sea alone. (a) of the (b) the (c) to the (d) of
(a) in (b) to (c) into (d) on 85. The treasure was hidden .......... a big shore.
71. Please make yourself .......... home. (a) on (b) underneath
(a) with (b) at (c) in (d) on (c) toward (d) off
72. Keep your dog .......... the flower beds. It may 86. He drove from Maharashtra .......... Karnataka
damage the flowers. without stopping to rest.
(a) out (b) from (c) beside (d) off (a) is (b) to
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the river to save the drowning child. 87. He fixed a metal ladder (a)/ for the wall below
(a) in (b) into (c) indisde (d) to his window (b)/ so as to be able to (c)/ escape
74. The train is arriving .......... platform number if there was a firs. (d)/No error (e)
4. 88. We never buy any jam in the shops, (a)/ be-
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75. The boy swam right .......... the river. much better than the jam from the sha we think.
(c)/ No error (d)
(a) across (b) through
89. Suddenly the driver (a)/drove his car(b)/
(c) on (d) over
against the wall. (c)/ No error (d)
76. They live .......... the fifth floor.
90. I managed to (a)/ open the lid (b)/by a screw
(a) in (b) to (c) on (d) at driver. (c)/ No error (d)
77. Let us sit down .......... the shade of a tree for 91. Please make it (a)/ a point to send (b)/ your
some time. letter at my address. (c)/ No error (d)
(a) below (b) in (c) beneath(d) inside 92. It was seven o'clock (a)/ in the evening when
78. The photographer rolled a machine .......... the (b)/ the train steamed (c)/ into the station. (d)/
middle .......... the room. No error(e)
(a) in, off (b) by, across 93. Sitting under the shade (a)/of a tree for a while
(c) into, of (d) above, from (b)/made us fresh (c)/ for the further journey.
79. The bus .......... fifty passengers fell .......... the (d)/ No error (e)
river. 94. He tried (a)/ to open the can (b)/by a can
(a) over, on (b) of, at opener. (c)/ No error (d)
(c) with, into (d) for, upon 95. The travel agency made (a)/ all the arrange-
80. My father lives .......... Kondapur, a small vil- ments (b)/ for our journey (c)/ for England.
lage .......... Andhra Pradesh. (d)/ No error (e)
(a) at, at (b) in, at 96. I went into (a)/ the bank and (b)/ withdrew
(c) in, in (d) at, in some money. (c)/ No error (d)
81. There is nobody .......... home. 97. We saw (a)/ sand sculptures (b)/in the beach.
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 98. In the back side (a)/of our house (b)/ we have
a rock garden. (c)/ No error (d)
99. Many of the famous (a)/advertising offices (b)/
are located at Madison Avenue. (c)/ No error
(d)
100. I (a)/met Jane (b)/in the way. (c)/ No error (d)
101. It was he who (a)/came running in the house
(b)/ with the news about the earthquake. (c)/
No error (d)
102. Since universities have more (a)/ space in their
campuses, they (b)/have been asked to open
fire detection control rooms mandatory
measure.(d)/ No error (e)
103. I have been (a)/ living in Hyderabad (b)/ at my
uncle (c)/ since my birth. (d)/ No error (e)
104. Weather permitting, (a)/there will be a (b)/gar-
114. I have searched (a)/all relevant books (b)/into
the library (c)/ before writing this note. (d)/
No error (e)
115. As the prison will get (a)/ an official telephone
facility soon, the prisoners (b)/ won't have to
make calls in discreet manner (c)/ through
smuggled mobile phones. (d)/ No error (e)
116. Mrs. Madhuri has great respect and unlim-
ited faith in her Director.
(a) respect and unlimited faith for
(b) respect for and unlimited faith for
(c) respect for and unlimited faith in
(d) respect in and unlimited faith for
117. Along with success comes a need for wisdom.
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den party on (c)/the farm house tomorrow. (d)/ (c) reputation (d) No improvement
No error (e) 118. He is a descendant from the Mughal royalty.
105. My friend lives (a)/at a beautiful house (b)/ (a) of (b) in
not more than (c)/five minutes from the beach.
(c) for (d) No improvement
(d)/ No error (e)
119. He is addicted to alcohol and this exerts a bad
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influence for his family.
the table (c)/ fell down. (d)/ No error (e)
107. At last Amar found (a)/Naresh under the shade (a) on (b) in
(b)/ of a tree and brought him (c)/back on the (c) about (d) No improvement
city. (d)/ No error (e) 120. His lust for power brought about his down-
108. Mother sat through her chair (a)/ by the fire to fall.
read her book. (b)/but herten little boys were (a) intense desire (b) desire for power
(c)/ too noisy.(d)/ No error (e) (c) desire for sex (d) No improvement
109. He said that (a)/ if I found the front door locked 121. Don't make a guess on his involvement in
(b)/I was to go round (c)/ to the back. (d)/No crime.
error (e)
(a) at (b) for
110. I regret to bring to your kind notice (a)/ that
(c) of (d) No improvement
my son Sachin Dubey of standard (b)/ of your
school, has been found to be much distressed 122. Illiteracy is an impediment to the progress of
(c)/ and out of sorts for the last few days. (d)/ a country.
No error (e) (a) for (b) of
111. While initial reports indicate that the brand has (c) on (d) No improvement
been (a)/well received at the capital, (b)/it is 123. At present, people put a high premium over
still too early to say how much of an impact money.
(c)/it will have in the long run. No error (d) (a) on (b) at
112. He went in the room. (a)/opened a box (b)/ (c) on (d) No improvement
and took out a gun. (c)/ No error (d)
124. His complicity for the match fixing has been
113. The weather was still (a)/wet and forky when
established by the enquiry commission.
(b)/ I was driving on the airport. (c)/ No
error(d)
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 (a) on (b) in 135. The words of advice of the father had no in-
(c) to (d) No improvement fluence with the son.
125. If you feel envy on other's success, your own (a) on (b) to
chance of getting success will decrease. (e) about (d) No improvement
(a) against (b) over 136. Your excessive fondness to cell-phone will af-
(c) at (d) No improvement fect your concentration adversely.
126. Thave no taste for commercial films. (a) for (b) about
(a) of (b) into (c) of (d) No improvement
(c) at (d) No improvement 137. Excessive attachment into anybody will give
127. In the examination, there is no room for mak- you pain in the end.
ing mistakes. (a) to (b) with
(a) to make (b) of making (c) for (d) No improvement
(c) into making (d) No improvement 138. You need to have a control over your emo-
128. After a long trial in the court, Prasad got a lit- tion.
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(a) for (b) on (c) to (d) No improvement
(c) to (d) No improvement 139. His arrogant behaviour is a complete contrast
129. Rising prices of the products proves a profit to his brother's humble nature.
for the seller. (a) with (b) of
(a) to (b) of (c) on (d) No improvement

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(c) by (d) No improvement 140. The corrupt behaviour of the politicians is in
130. In the preface about the book, the author has complete contrast with the expectations of the
given the guideline of how to use the book common man.
profitably. (a) to (b) of
(a) of (b) to (c) on (d) No improvement
(c) for (d) No improvement 141. The social worker has championed the cause
131. A search into happiness ultimately leads to fall- from the weak and oppressed for the last four
ing into sorrow. decades.
(a) of (b) after (a) has been championing the cause of
(c) to (d) No improvement (b) had championed the cause for
132. The police teams were sent to different states (c) has been championing the cause for
in search to the culprit. (d) had been championed the cause for
(a) of (b) for (e) No correction required
(c) about (d) No improvement 142. Optimism coupled with faith in and hopes
133. The judge was in favour of showing leniency of future is the key to progress.
on the culprit of the crime. (a) faithfulness in and hopes of
(a) to (b) for (b) faith with and helping of
(c) over (d) No improvement (c) faith in and hopes for
134. My familiarity with Sheela did not go well (d) faith and hope of
with her friends. (e) No correction required
(a) to (b) for 143. It is not good thing that only high officials have
(c) towards (d) No improvement access to the Governor.
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 (a) are accessible to (a) opinion to (b) opinion about
(b) have acceded to (c) opinion on (d) No improvement
(c) have acceded to 151. Mahatma Phule's life was a saga of dedicat-
(d) have accessibility for ing in the cause of social reforms in India.
(e) No correction required (a) of dedicated the
144. Once the event is over many people claim (b) of having dedicated in the
credit for success and disowning the respon- (c) of dedication to the
sibility for failure. (d) for dedication at the
(a) of success and disowning (e) No improvement
(b) for success but disowning 152. You stand a good chance .......... the match.
(c) for success but disown (a) of winning (b) to win
(d) for success while disowned (c) for winning (d) in winning
(e) No correction required 153. Can you tell the difference .......... butter and
145. He has very good command on English. Margarine?
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(c) in (d) No improvement (c) among (d) over
146. She had no difficulty to settle down to her 154. King George V's accession .......... the throne
new life in the city. was celebrated with great pomp.
(a) in setting down (b) for settling down (a) for (b) with (c) aganist (d) to
(c) to settling down (d) No improvement 155. Desire .......... self-expression is one of the ba-

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147. Nelson Mandela struggled hard to get equal- sic qualities of man.
ity from the whites in South Africa. (a) for (b) on (c) by (d) over
(a) for (b) with 156. He shows great ability .......... Mathematics.
(c) at (d) No improvement (a) at (b) for (c) about (d) in
148. Farmers in our country suffer because of an 157. For a child, a blow .......... self-esteem is a ter-
over dependence on rain and the threat to rible thing.
natural calamities like flood. (a) of (b) wiht (c) to (d) on
(a) threat of natural calamities 158. Our ancestors had immense difficulty ..........
(b) threat against natural calamities procuring books.
(c) threatened due to natural calamity (a) for (b) of (c) in (d) on
(d) natural calamities threatened 159. I have no experience .......... teaching.
(e) No correction required (a) of (b) in (c) to (d) for
149. A true leader's life isa saga of dedicating to 160. Venom is itself a remedy .......... the snake bite.
the cause of welfare of human beings. (a) of (b) for (c) to (d) on
(a) of dedicated 161. Sunita always takes pride .......... her beauty.
(b) of having dedication in (a) to (b) on (c) of (d) in
(c) of dedication to 162. He fell a victim .......... the injustice of the cor-
(d) for dedication at rupt officials.
(e) No correction required (a) of (b) to (c) on (d) by
150. My opinion of the play is that it will win the 163. King Asoka's succession .......... the throne was
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 (a) to (b) on (c) with (d) over 176. A bad boy takes delight .......... teasing others.
164. Atul had suspicion .......... the real intention of (a) of (b) to (c) into (d) in
his friend; so he refused to help him. 177. His grandmother took care .......... him every
(a) about (b) to (c) against (d) of summer.
165. Yearning .......... more and more will make you (a) on (b) of (c) about (d) at
the victim......of desire. 178. I had a talk .......... my landlord about the rent.
(a) for, to (b) to, of (a) on (b) to (c) over (d) with
(c) for, of (d) about, to 179. She's already taken care .......... the hotel res-
166. He feels no regret .......... what he did. ervations.
(a) of (b) for (c) to (d) about (a) in (b) about (c) of (d) to
167. A higher voters' turnout in recent elections is 180. Take advantage .......... New York's vibrant
a testimony .......... the fact that the common nightlife.
man is becoming politically consciou. (a) of (b) for (c) about (d) at
(a) to (b) of (c) about (d) in 181. Universities in Germany and Denmark will
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president is controversial. (a) for (b) into (c) about (d) at
(a) on (b) for (c) to (d) in 182. We must eliminate the .......... nich and poor.
169. He has an insight .......... the finer aspects of (a) disparity between (b) disparity for
English grammar. (c) disparity in(d) disparity from
(a) to (b) of (c) on (d) into 183. I think I have no .......... what she does.

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170. Mohan denied having acquaintance .......... the (a) control for (b) control with
culprit.
(c) control on (d) control over
(a) on (b) to (c) with (d) of
184. The detective says that (a)/there is no chance
171. Co2 is a menace .......... the environment. for (b)/ finding the person (c)/ who wrote these
(a) against (b) to (c) of (d) for letters. (d)/No error (e)
172. Subhash Chandra Bose called for a complete 185. Surekha was trying for admission (a)/ in the
allegiance .......... the country. Engineering College (b)/ even though her par-
(a) with (b) for (c) towards(d) to ents wanted (c)/ her to take medicine (d)/ No
173. You should have a passion .......... your work error (e)
and a strong hope .......... future. 186. Our laxity in duty (a)/increases with our (b)/
(a) to, for (b) for, for aversion for work. (c)/ No error (d)
(c) to, of (d) for, of 187. There are several ways (a)/of investing money
174. We should be free from any malice .......... any- prudently (b)/ and making substantial profit
body. (c)/ from the investments. (d)/No error(e)
(a) against (b) towards 188. Smoking is one (a)/of the major causes (b)/for
lung cancer. (c)/ No error (d)
(c) to (d) for
189. I've a great (a)/ fascination (b)/ with moun-
175. If you are preparing well, there is no cause
tains. (c)/ No error (d)
.......... any worry because hard work is the root
cause .......... your success. 190. The elegantly designed collection (a)/ for la-
dies has (b)/ an emphasis (c)/ with style, vari-
(a) of, of (b) of, for
ety and colour. (d)/No error (e)
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191. He has no affection (a)/ with anybody (b)/ in- 204.
cluding the members (c)/of his own family. (d)/
No error (e)
192. Never despise anyone at all (a)/ for contempt 205.
implies (b)/ a triumph over and pleasure in (c)/
the ills of others. (d)/ No error (e)
* Directions: Some parts of a sentence have been 206.
underlined. Find out the part that contains the
error.
193. The substitution of (a) fuel efficient cars by 207.
(b) gas guzzlers (c) was the most notable
change (d) in the market during the 1970's.
* Directions (11-12): In each of these questions, one 208.
sentence has been split into four parts. There
is an error in one part. Identify the part having
the error.
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194. (a) They assured us
(b) that they would do
(c) their best to find out
(d) the cause for the delay.
195. (a) Mahatma Gandhi
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(b) and Sarojini Naidu
(c) were contemporaries
(d) of each other.
196. The Government had decided (a)/ to decrease
the prices (b)/ for rice and wheat. (c)/ No error
(d)
197. The Prime Minister was asked (a)/ to write a
forward (b)/ to the book. (c)/ No error (d)
198. We had a lot of difficulty (a)/to find (b)/the 213.
house. (c)/ No error (d)
199. Please attend (a)/my marriage (b)/ with
Lakshmi. (c)/ No error (d)
200. He has (a)/ no affection (b)/ with any body.
(c)/ No error(d)
201. The author in the postscript (a)/of his book has
added (b)/an interesting story of (c)/ an eld-
erly lady. (d)/No error (e)
202. Even today there are (a)/ several million peo- 215.
ple (b)/ who do not have (c)/ access of bank-
ing services. (d)/No error (e)
203. There is a shortage (a)/for qualified staff (b)/ 216.
in many software (c)/companies in India. (d)/
No error (e)
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We have sought (a)/ clearance in (b)/additional
expenditure incurred (c)/during the project.
(d)/No error (e)
His main qualification (a)/ on the job is (b)/
his extensive experience (c)/in foreign
branches. (d)/No error (e)
Western investors are (a)/ reluctant to invest
in (b)/ Asian countries because of the (c)/lack
in law and order. (d)/No error(e)
He doesn't want (a)/to get any credit (b)/with
whatever good (c)/ he does to others. (d)/No
error (e)
He submitted (a)/the request for compensation
(b)/of time but (c)/ it was denied. (d)/No error
(e)
209. Our school is making (a)/every possible effort
(b)/to provide best facilities (c)/ and personal
attention for each child. (d)/ No error (e)
210. A recycling plant in close proximity to (a)/the
residential area can post (b)/serious threats
from residents (c)/ by leaving behind persist-
ent pollutants. (d)/ No error (e)
211. With this initiative, the corporation (a)/ hopes
to assure the public that (b)/it is confident of
providing good service (c)/ and renewing their
faith with the public transport system. (d)/No
error (e)
212. The sole idea behind (a)/ conducting such pro-
grammes (b)/ is to create awareness (c)/ among
young minds for our culture. (d)/ No error (e)
I will always remember (a) the advice from
(b) my supervisors as I work on phones (c):
Smile.
It doesn't matter that they can't see you (d)/
you'll sound friendly and happy. No error (e)
214. The poor experience in (a)/ neighbouring coun-
tries which have implemented (b)/ food stamp
programmes should serve as (c)/ a deterrent
on our country. (d)/No error(e)
Of all the men (a)/ known to me none is (b)/
less inclined that he is (c)/ to think ill to oth-
ers. (d)/ No error (e)
He had no objection (a)/to forward my appli-
cation (b)/ to the higher authority. (c)/ No er-
ror (d)
217. Language is a skill activity (a)/ by which fine 229. The workers are hell bent at getting what is
distinctions on meaning can be made (b)/ for due to them.
a better understanding of behaviour. (c)/ No (a) bent on (b) bent for
error (d) (c) bent upon (d) No improvement
218. I was pretty sure that (a)/ he would support 230. As employees, we are accountable for our
my views (b)/ for changing the age-old (c)/ stakeholders.
and static structure of our organization (d)/No
(a) with (b) to
error(e)
(c) against (d) No improvement
219. What surprises me (a)/is his absolute indiffer-
ence (b)/ for the entire tragedy. (c)/ No error 231. Most of the employees from Rajan's factory
(d) were not inclination to using the new tech-
nology.
220. Have trust on (a)/ God and everything (b)/ will
be right. (c)/ No error (d) (a) incline to (b) inclining to
221. The polling was marred (a)/at many a place (c) inclined to (d) inclined to be
(b)/ by attempts at rigging. (c)/ No error (d) (e) No correction required
222. This book may not be reproduced (a)/ in whole 232. All the representatives are clever and good at

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or in part in any form (b)/ without the written handling people.
permission (c)/ from the publishers. (d)/No (a) at handling the people
error (e) (b) with handling people
223. They have not fully considered as the impact (c) to handling the people
that relaxing (b)/these guidelines is likely (c)/ (d) for handling the people

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to have with the economy. (d)/No error (e) (e) No correction required
224. The teacher was very angry at his student. 233. The advertisement offered a reward for infor-
(a) with (b) against mation relating to the activities of the terror-
(c) about (d) No improvement ists.
225. He is addicted to smoke. (a) relative to the (b) as related to the
(a) addicted to smoking (c) which relate to (d) regarding to the
(b) used to smoke (e) No correction required
(c) addicted of smoking 234. Shocked of finding an unknown person, the
(d) addicted with smoking army officer briskly caught hold of him.
226. Mothers are always blind to their children's (a) Shockingly found
faults. (b) Shocked at finding
(a) tolerant of (c) Shocked by finding
(b) insensitive to (d) Finding as a shock
(c) addicted of smoking (e) No correction required
(d) addicted with smoking 235. The judge noticed that the two statements
227. They were astonished through his failure in made by the accused were not consistent from
the examination. each other.
(a) from (b) at (a) were not being in consistence for
(c) with (d) No improvement (b) were being inconsistent at
228. I was mad on him. (c) had not been consistent for
(a) towards (b) for (d) were not consistent with
(c) at (d) No improvement (e) No correction required
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236. I am totally opposite in the statement of some 242.
of our managers.
(a) totally oppose to the
(b) absolutely oppose by the
(c) totally opposed to the
(d) completely opposed in the
(e) No correction required
237. I was touching with pity when I heard that he 243.
had died.
(a) was touched by
(b) was touched with
(c) had been touching with
(d) had been touching by
(e) No correction required
238. Income tax is generally associated for one's
It is not true that a person who is good into
studies is necessarily intelligent.
(a) is good into study
(b) is good at studies
(c) has best at study
(d) has been good to studies
(e) No Correction Required
The Manager was unhappy at Gaurav because
he did not complete the work in time.
(a) is unhappy at
(b) is to be unhappy at
(c) was unhappy with
(d) No correction required
244. Every human advance carries with it not only
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annual income. ity, and we must remain constantly aware for
(a) dependent to one's the dangers that lie in the possible misuse of
our enormous skills.
(b) associated with once
(a) aware about (b) aware of
(c) related to one's
(c) aware to (d) No improvement
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245. He is extraordinarily clever at mimicking his
(e) No correction required
friends.
239. The increased time devoting to watch televi-
(a) clever to mimic
sion is one of the important causes of the de-
cline in reading ability. (b) clever for mimicking
(a) devoted for he watch (c) clever in mimicking
(b) devoted to watching (d) No improvement
(c) devoted for the watch of the 246. Today this is a totally different world than we
have seen in the last decade.
(d) devoted to keep watch
(a) than what we seen
(e) No correction required
(b) then we have seen
240. Because certain scientific theories are contra-
dicting with peoples' religious beliefs, they (c) from what we seen
are reluctant to accept them. (d) from what we have seen
(a) contracting to (b) contracting with 247. lamangry upon you.
(c) conflicting for (d) contrary to (a) against (b) with
(e) No correction required (c) on (d) No improve
241. Sumedh has such a sweet voice that it is nice 248. They had not been sympathetic to the poor.
of hearing him. (a) being sympathetic
(a) it is nice for hearing (b) been sympathized by
(b) it is nice to hear (c) sympathetic
(c) it is nice to give hearing (d) been shown sympathy for
(d) itis nice in hearing! (e) No correction required
(e) No Correction Required
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249. The salaries we pay our employees are equal 257. We are all very indignant .......... the injustice
the ones that commercial banks pay theirs. done to him.
(a) are equally like (a) for (b) of (c) to (d) at
(b) were alike 258. The prisoner was found .......... murder.
(c) is similar to (a) guilty (b) guilty with
(d) are equivalent to (c) guilty for (d) guilty to
(e) No correction required 259. I am satisfied .......... his innocence.
250. We watched the basket-maker and realized that (a) at (b) with (c) for (d) of
he was proficient at his craft. 260. The girl was very pleased .......... herself.
(a) expert (b) veteran (a) in (b) on (c) over (d) with
(c) past-master (d) No improvement 261. Are you really desirous .......... visiting Japan?
251. They were all shocked at his failure in the (a) of (b) in (c) to (d) about
competition. 262. The food that an average Indian eats has been
(a) were shocked at all found to be deficient .......... vitamins and pro-
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(c) had all shocked by (a) of (b) from (c) with (d) in
(d) had been all shocked on 263. Srinivas was happy .......... the result.
(e) No correction required (a) about (b) by (c) with (d) of
252. Everybody was alarmed with the news of his 264. There is something wonderful .......... him.
murder. (a) of (b) about (c) for (d) inside

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(a) on (b) after 265. He was sorry .......... late last night.
(c) at (d) No improvement (a) about coming (b) to come
253. He is absent from the meeting. (c) to coming (d) from coming
(a) at (b) in 266. The reward was not commensurate .......... the
(c) during (d) No improvement work done by us.
254. Those plucking flowers are liable for pun- (a) for (b) on (c) with (d) upon
ishable. 267. He is very good .......... making stories.
(a) are liable for punishable (a) in (b) about (c) at (d) for
(b) are able for punishing 267. I am sorry .......... the mistake.
(c) are liable to be punished (a) from (b) with (c) for (d) at
(d) are viable for punishment 268. He was junior .......... me in college and we
255. This crime makes a man liable for transpor- have been friends since then.
tation till his life. (a) than (b) from (c) to (d) with
(a) to transportation to life 269. My younger brother is good .......... Mathemat-
(b) for transportation for life ics.
(c) to transportation for life (a) at (b) into (c) on (d) with
(d) No improvement 270. Regular exercise is conducive .......... health.
256. Lata Mangeshkar was .......... with a natural tal- (a) in (b) to (c) for (d) of
ent for music. 271. You are fortunate .......... having an intelligent
(a) given (b) found and obedient son.
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272. We are highly disappointed .......... the exam 288. Are you interested .......... folk music?
results. (a) at (b) with (c) into (d) in
(a) from (b) in (c) with (d) about 289. Are you nervous .......... your job interview?
273. All of them are surprised .......... her rudeness. (a) about (b) of (c) to (d) for
(a) with (b) upon (c) at (d) on 290. Are you ready .......... an adventure?
274. Ms. Daily is angry .......... the students. (a) for (b) to (c) with (d) on
(a) at (b) with (c) in (d) for 291. Be content .......... what you have.
275. Though she is very much interested .......... (a) at (b) by (c) in (d) with
singing. she is not good .......... it. 292. Be sure to warn him .......... the danger.
(a) on, in (b) of, about (a) about (b) against
(c) in, at (d) about, in (c) to (d) of
276. I'm not very good .......... repairing things. 293. Children are dependent .......... their parents
(a) for (b) in (c) about (d) at (a) at (b) on (c) to (d) upon
277. That young lady is very keen .......... cycling. 294. Congratulations! We're so happy .......... you
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(a) of (b) at (c) with (d) by
278. The police were quite sure that the man was 295. Deprived .......... water for two days. I became
guilty .......... robbing the old lady. exhausted.
(a) against (b) of (a) by (b) of (c) off (d) from
(c) about (d) for 296. Don't get so angry .......... such a small thing!
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(a) with (b) at (c) to (d) about
(a) on me (b) with me 297. Everything is clear .......... me now.
(c) against me (d) over me (a) of (b) to (c) about (d) for
280. I am not angry .......... you, Paul. 298. He seems sure .......... the facts.
(a) at (b) on (a) about (b) to
(c) with (d) against (c) of (d) towards
281. He was not a man .......... intelligence. 299. He was always faithful .......... his wife.
(a) absent of (b) empty of (a) to (b) in (c) with (d) for
(c) lacking of (d) devoid of 300. He was found guilty .......... treason.
282. A plantain is similar .......... a banana. (a) in (b) of (c) at (d) for
(a) to (b) in (c) of (d) for 301. He's hungry .......... new challenges.
283. Are you accustomed .......... the humidity here? (a) from (b) about (c) for (d) at
(a) of (b) to (c) with (d) in 302. He's jealous .......... his brother's success.
284. Are you addicted .......... coffee? (a) of (b) with
(a) with (b) of (c) by (d) to (c) to (d) towards
285. Are you angry .......... me. 303. He's kind .......... strangers.
(a) at (b) of (c) with (d) on (a) of (b) at (c) to (d) for
286. Are you aware .......... the situation? 304. He's still sad .......... losing his job.
(a) with (b) about (c) of (d) in (a) about (b) for (c) in (d) at
287. Are you familiar .......... this author? 305. How is your point relevant .......... this discus-
(a) with (b) to (c) at (d) of sion?

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 (a) for (b) at (c) in (d) to (a) in (b) about (c) for (d) of
306. How many times have you been absent .......... 323. The mayor is dedicated .......... improving the
class? schools.
(a) of (b) from (c) off (d) in (a) at (b) to (c) with (d) in
307. .......... I think she's capable leading the coun- 324. The singer was dressed .......... white.
try. (a) into (b) with (c) in (d) for
(a) at (b) to (c) with (d) of 325. The square was crowded .......... people.
308. I'm curious .......... the way you did this. (a) by (b) of (c) at (d) with
(a) in (b) about (c) at (d) for 326. Their expertise is limited .......... residential
309. Kentucky is famous .......... its bluegrass realestate.
(a) about (b) for (c) at (d) in (a) to (b) with (c) about (d) by
310. Mingle and be friendly .......... everyone. 327. They are confident .......... my judgment.
(a) of (b) about (c) at (d) with (a) about (b) of (c) in (d) with
311. Most people are afraid .......... sharks. 328. They were responsible .......... the design
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312. NewYokers are exposed .......... high noise lev- (a) with (b) to (c) at (d) for
els 329. They're committed .......... solving the problem.
(a) with (b) to (c) by (d) in (a) to (b) towards
313. Our neighbours are friendly .......... us (c) in (d) into
(a) to (b) for (c) with (d) about 330. They're eager .......... new challenges at work.

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314. Please be polite .......... our guests. (a) to (b) about (c) for (d) on
(a) to (b) with 331. They're thirsty .......... knowledge.
(c) at (d) towards (a) for (b) of (c) about (d) at
315. Please don't be annoyed .......... me. 332. They're excellent .......... predicting the weather.
(a) with (b) on (c) of (d) at (a) at (b) in (c) about (d) into
316. Red wine and chocolate are good .......... you. 333. This book is full .......... photographs.
(a) about (b) to (c) at (d) for (a) in (b) of (c) to (d) with
317. She is crazy .......... women's basketball. 334. Too much of anything is bad .......... you.
(a) for (b) about (a) of (b) at (c) about (d) for
(c) to (d) towards 335. Try to be patient .......... your colleagues.
318. She is equal .......... his ih intelligence. (a) at (b) to
(a) at (b) with (c) of (d) to (c) with (d) towards
319. She's fond .......... ice cream. 336. We're concerned .......... your health.
(a) on (b) at (c) of (d) about (a) about (b) to (c) at (d) with
320. Some small planes are equipped .......... para- 337. We're confident .......... success!
chutes. (a) of (b) about (c) to (d) over
(a) by (b) to (c) at (d) with 338. We're happy .......... her new career.
321. Thanks for being so good .......... us. (a) with (b) of (c) at (d) by
(a) to (b) at (c) on (d) for 339. We're sure .......... the facts.
322. The CEO claimed to be innocent .......... (a) about (b) with (c) off (d) of
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340. Why are you angry .......... me? (a) deficient into (b) deficient in
(a) to (b) with (c) at (d) of (c) deficient from (d) deficient on
341. Why are you upset .......... me? 356. I am .......... hypocrisy more than anything else.
(a) to (b) with (c) at (d) of (a) averse with (b) averse to
342. You're always so nice .......... me (c) averse in (d) averse on
(a) to (b) with (c) at (d) of 357. When I went his home, I found him absorbed
343. You're so good .......... young children. .......... his studies.
(a) at (b) with (c) in (d) about (a) with (b) into (c) at (d) in
344. You're so talented! I'm envious .......... you. 358. Locality is abounding .......... anti-social ele-
(a) at (b) of (c) with (d) to ments.
345. Your apartment is quite different .......... mine. (a) with (b) of (c) into (d) at
(a) with (b) at (c) from (d) to 359. I am grateful .......... everything you have done
and I am also grateful.......you for helping me
346. Your country is blessed .......... beautiful for-
with money.
ests.
(a) to, for (b) of, to
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(c) for, towards (d) for, to
347. Your keyboard is not connected .......... your
computer. 360. He is indifferent alike .......... praise and blame.
(a) to (b) with (c) into (d) at (a) in (b) to (c) for (d) about
348. Your parents will be proud .......... you. 361. The climate is not conducive .......... good
health.
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(a) with (b) from (c) in (d) to
349. Her apartment was furnished .......... a bar and
stools. 362. Everyone in this world is accountable to God
.......... his actions.
(a) into (b) by (c) at (d) with
(a) about (b) for (c) to (d) over
350. You can not give any decision since you are
not .......... all t he facts of the case. 363. She was remarkably accomplished ..........
singing and dancing.
(a) acquainted with (b) acquainted to
(a) in (b) at (c) for (d) at
(c) acquainted by (d) acquainted for
364. These murals are typical .......... Tamil Nadu.
351. He is .......... making his career in sales.
(a) on (b) with (c) of (d) for
(a) committed for (b) committed in
365. Is not learning superior .......... wealth?
(c) committed with (d) committed to
(a) than (b) from (c) by (d) to
352. She seems .......... bad luck.
366. He was very anxious .......... the health of his
(a) cursed by (b) cursed with
son.
(c) cursed for (d) cursed on
(a) over (b) of (c) with (d) about
353. Sorry, I am not .......... local places.
367. The widely publicised manifesto (a)/ of the
(a) conversant to (b) conversant in new party (b)/ is not much different than ours.
(c) conversant with (d) conversant into (c)/ No error (d)
354. His actions are hardly .......... the tall claims he 368. I do not understand (a)/ why he is (b)/ so an-
makes. gry at me. (c) No error (d)
(a) compatible with (b) compatible to 369. All the doctors were (a)/ puzzled on the (b)/
(c) compatible for (d) compatible on strange symptoms (c)/reported by the patient.
355. The child is .......... calcium. (d)/ No error (e)

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370. Of all the men (a)/ known to me none is less
inclined than he is (c)/ to think ill to others.
(d)/ No error (e)
371. I am vexed (a)/ at him about what (b)/ he has
done.(c)/ No error (d)
372. It is easy to see that (a)/ a lawyer's demeanour
in court (b)/may be prejudicial against the in-
terests of his client. (c)/ No error (d)
373. The army is (a)/ furnished in (b)/ the latest
weapons. (c)/ No error (d)
374. I was totally disgusted (a)/ with the behaviour
(b)/ of the officer. (c)/ No error. (d)
375. He is angry (a)/on me because I (b)/ did not
listen to his advice. (c)/ No error (d)
376. Villagers were aghast (a)/ on the human sacri-
fice (b)/ performed by the temple priest. (c)/
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No error (d)
377. The drawing room to which (a)/ had gone af-
ter dinner (b)/ was quite different (c)/ than the
den in shape and size. (d)/ No error (e)
378. Found guilty (a)/ on murder (b)/ the accused
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was (c)/ sentenced to death. (d)/ No error (e)
379. I do not know (a)/ why most people feel (b)/
depressed and dejected (c)/ even with the
slightest provocation. (d)/ No error (e)
380. Ramesh is unfortunately (a)/ accused with
stealing (b)/ depressed and dejected (c)/ from
Mohan's garden. (d)/ No error. (e)
381. These vegetables which are grown (a)/ here
are (b)/ cheap in (c)/ cost and rich of vitamins.
(d)/ No error (e)
382. The great actor was (a)/ angry with the treat-
ment (b)/ during the party (c)/ in Ashoka Hall.
(d)/ No error (e)
383. Don't go by his appearance, (a)/ he is capable
at (b)/ doing any work (c)/ without any hesita-
tion. (d)/ No error (e)
384. Ram is a very good painter (a)/ but his paint-
ings (b)/ are easily (c)/ accessible with the
public. (d)/ No error (e)
* Directions (385 - 386): Some parts of a sentence
have been underlined. Find out the part that
contains the error.
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385. I was impressed of (a) the range of accesso-
ries for (b) my microcomputer that (c) were
available in (d) Japan.
386. It is a pity that (a) a son born from (b) very
good parents should live a life of misery (c)
and deprivation of the worst order. (d)
387. The officer (a)/ is angry on the clerk (b)/ for
not attending to the work. (c)/ No error (d)
388. The actress (a)/ was shocked (b)/ by the news
of her dog's death. (c)/ No error (d)
389. He is (a)/ capable to do this work (b)/ within
the stipulated period. (c)/ No error (d)
390. I am confident (a)/ to persuade him to come
(b)/ to the wedding. (c)/ No error (d)
391. She is confident (a)/ to win the gold medal
(b)/ this time. (c)/ No error (d)
392. The students could not understand (a)/ why
the teacher was (b)/ angry upon them. (c)/ No
error (d)
393. This book (a)/ is quite different than (b)/ the
previous one. (c)/ No error (d)
394. He is (a)/ averse with (b)/ any form of physi-
cal exercise. (c)/ No error (d)
395. His work is not (a)/ connected to the Educa-
tion Ministry (b)/ but with the Labour Minis-
try. (c)/ No error (d)
396. The teacher said that (a)/ the building adja-
cent with his house (b)/ needed repairs. (c)/
No error (d)
397. I am grateful to you (a)/ and all your friends
(b)/ by extending the required help (c)/ in my
hour of need. (d)/ No error (e)
398. Manasi is too busy (a)/ in her current (b)/ pro-
grammes to take (c)/ up any new ones. (d)/ No
error (e)
399. India's travel and tourism (a)/ industry is poised
(b)/ on growth at seven (c)/ percent this year
alone. (d)/ No error(e)
400. The boy who was guilty with (a)/ having sto-
len the cell phone (b)/ came out (c)/ with the
truth. (d)/ No error (e)
401. While providing such facilities (a)/ online
makes it convenient (b)/ and easily accessible
for customers. (c)/ we face several challenges.
(d)/ No error (e)
402. Everyone is keen in knowing (a)/the forecast 417. I complimented Raju for his promotion
for the monsoon (b)/this year as it has been (a) with (b) on
the (c)/ major cause of inflation in Asia. (d)/ (c) about (d) No improvement
No error (e)
418. The child died from jaundice.
403. We could not (a)/believe that one (b)/of us was (a) with (b) of
(c)/ responsible with the act. (d)/ No error (e)
(c) by (d) No improvement
404. I am not scared (a)/ to be travelling (b)/in the
419. Can this machine be adopted in farm work?
dark (c)/ alone at night. (d)/ No Error (e)
(a) by (b) into
405. It was very kind (a)/ about him to (b)/ help us
(c) for (d) No improvement
financially (c)/ inspite of his poor economy.
(d)/ No error (e) 420. We have already disposed our old house.
(a) disposed off (b) disposed out
406. Many animals are capable for (a)/ perceiving
an impending (b)/ natural event such as (c)/ (c) disposed of (d) No improvement
an earthquake or a tsunami. (d)/No error (e) 421. The administration found it difficult to cope
with the striking employees.
407. He was (a)/ hard down (b)/ for money and was
(c)/ being harassed by his creditor. (d)/No er- (a) move (b) compromise

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rore (e) (c) handle (d) subdue
408. I was (a)/ baffled with (b)/ the instructions he 422. Power got with money is the most craved for
gave me. (c)/ No error (d) today.
409. The boat came (a)/ areast at us (b)/ and sig- (a) sought after (b) wished for
nalled us to stop. (c)/ No error (d) (c) welcomed for (d) No improvement

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410. The world today is totally (a)/ different than 423. She has decided to canvas for the Conserva-
we have seen (b)/ in the last century. (c)/ No tive Party.
error (d) (a) advertise (b) canvass
411. I am (a)/ fond off (b)/ sweets. (c)/ No error (d) (c) canvassing (d) No improvement
412. Smoking is undoubtedly (a)/ very injurious (b)/ 424. Serious charges of corruption were levied
for health. (c)/ No error(d) against him.
413. The old man was (a)/ overwhelmed for joy at (a) put (b) levelled
(b)/ the success of his only son. (c)/ No error (c) made (d) No improvement
(d) 425. During the recent floods, we waded through
414. Researchers at (a) the Indian Institute of Sci- waist-deep water for almost half a kilometre.
ence (IISc), Bangalore, are mapping (b) In- (a) shuffled through (b) walked over
dia's solar hot spots where round the year (c) (c) skipped through (d) No improvement
sunlight makes it viable of (d) companies to 426. In Gujarat, communal violence and rioting ig-
set up solar power plants. No error (e) nited up twice in the late seventies and early
415. You should not boasting of your achieve- eighties.
ments. (a) flared (b) burned
(a) boast for (b) boast at (c) took (d) No improvement
(c) boast of (d) No improvement 427. That fellow trumped up a story
416. Corrupt officials have siphoned off more than (a) translated
five hundred crore rupees over the last decade (b) sang with the music of a trumpet
from welfare funds. (c) concocted
(a) away (b) up (d) copied
(c) in (d) No improvement
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428. She insisted to go there, though her husband 439. I congratulated him on his promotion.
cautioned her on it. (a) because of (b) due to
(a) on going (b) upon going (c) for (d) No improvement
(c) going (d) No improvement 440. To hail from
429. I am thinking to do an M.A. in English.
(a) Call (b) Receive
(a) I am wondering to do an M.A. in English
(c) Come from (d) Arrive
(b) I am thinking of doing an M.A. in English
441. The deaf man asked me to speak up.
(c) lam thinking doing an M.A. in English
(d) No improvement (a) speak in (b) speak into
430. Due to emergency conditions, the army was (c) speak down (d) No improvement
asked to stand up. 442. On receiving his appointment letter, Ravi
(a) stand out (b) stand in treated us with a sumptuous meal.
(c) stand by (d) No improvement (a) treated us for (b) treated us by
431. The matter has been sorted out. (c) treated us to (d) No improvement
(a) revised (b) supported 443. It became clear that the strangers were head-

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(c) resolved (d) changed ing into a serious disaster.
432. The novel consists a thousand pages. (a) along (b) towards
(a) comprises of (b) consists of (c) on (d) No improvement
(c) composes (d) No improvement 444. He compensated the loss to me.
433. You abstained to speakill of others.
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(a) to speaking (b) from speaking
(b) He compensated me to the loss
(c) to speak to (d) No improvement
434. She scoffed on the idea of revolution. (c) He compensated me for the loss
(a) for (b) at (d) No improvement
(c) about (d) No improvement 445. The Isunami victims suffered of cholera.
435. You must apologise with him for this. (a) suffered from (b) suffered under
(a) to (b) of (c) suffered in (d) No improvement
(c) off (d) No improvement 446. I gave to Sana the keys.
436. His verbal apology does not absolve him for (a) I gave (b) I gave to the
the sins.
(c) I gave the (d) No improvement
(a) does not absolve him off the sins
447. The sun blazed down at the hunter as he took
(b) did not absolve him for the sins
up position behind the boulder
(c) does not absolve him of the sins
(a) against the hunter
(d) No improvement
(b) down upon the hunter
437. The patient has been advised rest by the doc-
tors attending for him. (c) on the hunter
(a) attending to him (b) attending on him (d) No improvement
(c) attending him (d) No improvement 448. I lost patience to my careless friend.
438. The scandal involving a high official was (a) from (b) with
hushed up by the authorities. (c) at (d) No improvement
(a) abandoned (b) discarded 449. The police cordoned off the area after the ex-
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 (a) The police filled the whole area
(b) The police isolated the area
(c) The police checked everyone in the area
(d) The police did not allow anyone to leave
the area
450. He was asleep before the mother tucked him
off.
(a) through (b) away
(c) in (d) No improvement
451. A master should never impose his servants
too much work.
(a) his servants with too much work
(b) too much work with his servants
(c) tooo much work on his servants
(d) too much work for his servants
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452. The driver didn't accede at the demand of
the people as he was aware of the risk involved
in it.
(a) was not accede at the demand
(b) didn't accede at demanding
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(c) was not acceded by the demand
(d) didn't accede to the demand
(e) No correction required
453. One good thing about Consumer Protection Act
for doctors is that it does not equate genuine
errors of judgment with negligence.
(a) is not equated with negligence the genu-
ine errors of judgment
(b) equates no genuine errors by judgment of
(c) does not necessarily equate errors of judg-
ment genuinely by
(d) is not to equate genuine errors for judg-
ment of
(e) No correction required
454. India's outlook on the world is composing of
these various elements.
(a) is composed of
(b) is composed by
(c) is composed with
(d) has been composing at
(e) No correction required
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455. He has now succeeded in overwhelming the
grief.
(a) successful in overwhelming
(b) successful to overwhelm
(c) succeeded to overwhelm
(d) succeeded in overcoming
(e) No correction required
456. It is with a heavy heart that I pen these few
lines to condole for you on the death of your
beloved mother.
(a) condole with you in
(b) condole upon you on
(c) condole with you on
(d) condole for you with
(e) No correction required
457. The officer had triggered a controversy by
charging his superiors by ignoring his warn-
ing.
(a) by charging his superiors with ignoring
(b) with charging his superiors by ignoring
(c) by charging his superiors after ignored
(d) for charging his superiors on ignoring
(e) No correction required
458. I complimented him for his success in the ex-
amination.
(a) about (b) on (c) at (d) to
(e) No correction required
459. People do not like others to encroach on their
freedom.
(a) others for encroachment on
(b) others encroaching at
(c) others to be encroached by
(d) anybody to be encroached upon
(e) No correction required
460. Every activity can be classified by two groups,
namely mental and physical.
(a) will be classified by
(b) can be classified into
(c) will be classified between
(d) can classify into
(e) No Correction Required
461. Being forewarned on the lack of transport I 469. It is a common belief that familiarity dispenses
hired a cycle. with the necessity of politeness.
(a) I was forewarned on (a) dispenses of (b) dispenses without
(b) On being forewarned on (c) dispenses from (d) No improvement
(c) Being forewarned about 470. I can always count on him in times of diffi-
(d) Being warned before culty.
(e) No correction required (a) count at him (b) count on he
462. Cinema cannot compete in the luxury of (c) count him on (d) count with him
watching a DVD at home. (e) No correction required
(a) cannot competing 471. You are warned against committing the same
(b) will not compete in mistake again.
(c) will not compete for (a) for committing (b) against to commit
(d) cannot compete with (c) to commit (d) No improvement
(e) No correction required 472. Panchayati Raj institutions are now entrusted
463. All the allegations levelled against him were upon the execution of all rural upliftment

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found to be baseless. schemes and programs in India.
(a) levelled for (b) level with (a) entrusted with the execution of all rural
(c) level against (d) levelling with upliftment schemes and programs
(e) No correction required (b) entrusted with the execution of all rural
464. Please remind me of posting these letters of uplift schemes and programs
my relatives. (c) entrusted upon the execution of all rural

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(a) for posting (b) to post upliftment schemes and programs
(c) by posting (d) No improvement (d) entrusted within the execution for all rural
465. The floor of the hall was covered by a carpet. uplift programs and schemes
(a) covered with (b) covered upon 473. If they cooperate together by dividing up
the work, they shall be over with the work
(c) covered in (d) No improvement
faster.
466. With the Hubble Space Telescope, astronomers
(a) if they cooperate together by dividing the
expect to learn about the age and size of the
work
universe and to probe its origin, evolution, and
ultimate fate. (b) if they cooperate by dividing up the work
(a) probe after (b) probe for (c) if they cooperate by dividing the work
(c) probe in (d) No improvement (d) if they cooperate together by division of
work
467. The farmer's way of life can be contrasted to
that of the factory worker. 474. God has bestowed man unusual gifts.
(a) contrasted for (b) contrasted against (a) bestowed with man
(c) contrasted with (d) No improvement (b) bestowed for man
468. As John dived off the spring, he was horrified (c) bestowed on man
to see that the water was drained from the (d) No improvement
pool the night before. 475. I acquainted him about the facts of the case.
(a) was drained away (a) with (b) on
(b) was drained (c) to (d) No improvement
(c) had been drained off 476. Somebody must be made to answer for the
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 (a) to (b) after 483. In its final decision, the court ruled that all the
(c) upon (d) No improvement allegations levelled for the accused were false
477. He persevered and succeeded to the face of and baseless.
all obstacles. (a) allegation levelled against the
(a) in facing all the (b) allegations level against that
(b) to all the face of (c) allegations levelled against the
(c) by the face of all (d) allegation levelled with that
(d) at the face of the all (e) No correction required
(e) No correction required 484. Problems faced by the common man can be
478. They tend to rely on unscrupulous elements classified by several categories.
which are most likely to ditch them. (a) will be classified by
(a) tendency to be relied on (b) can be classified into
(b) intended to be rely upon (c) will be classified between
(c) tend to rely at (d) can classify into
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(e) No correction required
485. He is adequately provided for the necessities
479. Despite all my efforts I could not prevail him of life.
to attend next week's conference.
(a) by (b) to
(a) was unable to prevail
(c) with (d) No improvement
(b) cannot prevail for
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(c) could not prevail on
(a) hear what (b) listen for what
(d) am not able to prevail with
(e) No correction required (c) listen to that (d) No improvement
480. Company policy does not permit employees 487. The profits will be dealt with among the in-
to engage this kinds of deals. vestors.
(a) in this kind (b) in these kinds (a) dealt in (b) dealt out
(c) with this kind (d) for these kinds (b) dealt of (d) No improvement
(e) No correction required 488. I have dreamt all my life to own a beautiful
481. He firmly believes on punctuality and disci- maroon coloured car.
pline. (a) of owning (b) to owning
(a) firmly believes in (c) at owning (d) No improvement
(b) believes firmly with 489. They were congratulated him for his birth-
(c) firmly believes on day.
(d) firmly believes into (a) congratulated him for
(e) No correction required (b) were congratulated him on
482. Its members were debarred from contesting (c) congratulated him on
elections. (d) No improvement
(a) debarred to contest 490. Your bonus will dependent the quality of your
(b) debarred to go to contest work.
(c) debarring contesting (a) is dependable (b) depends on
(d) debarred from the contest of (c) being dependent (d) going to depend
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491. Inhabitants of that locality can classify into (c) off she marrying (d) on she to marry
only two groups, namely the poor and the very 499. My friend was required to conform .......... the
poor. traditional ways of her husband's family.
(a) will classify in (a) on (b) with (c) to (d) in
(b) can classify for 500. Today students should be reconciled .......... the
(c) will be classified between way things are changing.
(d) can be classified into (a) with (b) to (c) for (d) at
(e) No correction required 501. Ravi was charged .......... murder.
492. Fast food can be dangerous as they deprive (a) about (b) of (c) from (d) with
the body of essential nutrients. 502. Try to avail yourself .......... every opportunity
(a) the body at essential that comes your way.
(b) the body of essentially (a) on (b) with (c) of (d) about
(c) the body from essential 503. It took the child a long time to recover ..........
(d) the bodies onto essential the shock.
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493. The debate did not present the real issues 504. I complimented him .......... his success in the
which were touching to the common man in examination.
India. (a) at (b) on (c) about (d) for
(a) which were touching for 505. The dramatist must cater .......... the taste of
(b) that will be touchings the audience.

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(c) touching (a) to (b) over (c) into (d) for
(d) that were touching for 506. We will have to atone .......... Our misdeeds.
(e) No correction required (a) at (b) on (c) for (d) with
494. We should take up the first item; let us begin 507. The climate is not conducive .......... good
this song. health.
(a) this song being us (a) with (b) from (c) in (d) to
(b) us begin with this song 508. The bride settled .......... very well in the new
(c) us beginning this song environment.
(d) No improvement (a) on (b) down (c) up (d) up
495. I congratulate you .......... your success. 509. The child did not approve .......... the father's
plan.
(a) for (b) on (c) at (d) in
(a) to (b) by (c) of (d) with
496. Nadheeka was musing .......... memories of the
past. 510. We warned her .......... the danger.
(a) over (b) about (c) on (d) from (a) from (b) about (c) against (d) of
497. He held .......... to the books passionately. 511. We all laughed .......... the affair.
(a) on (b) in (c) off (d) away (a) over (b) about (c) for (d) on
498. Since Elizabeth Barrett Browning's father 512. We all hope .......... a better future.
never approved .......... Revert Browning, the (a) of (b) on (c) for (d) with
couple elope to Italy where they lived and 513. Her illness was diagnosed .......... epilepsy.
wrote. (a) for (b) with (c) at (d) as
(a) of her to marry (b) of her marrying 514. The court has absolved him .......... the charges
levelled against him.
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 (a) of (b) with (c) in (d) from (a) for (b) to (c) under (d) with
515. You are welcome to partake .......... their light 530. The master assured her .......... Success in the
refreshment examination.
(a) in (b) for (c) at (d) of (a) for (b) with (c) of (d) in
516. The chairperson brushed .......... my sugges- 531. After the initial setback, he reconciled him-
tion self .......... his office routine.
(a) out (b) over (c) aside (d) about (a) to (b) into (c) by (d) at
517. The agenda for the meeting is .......... the no- 532. People should refrain .......... evil deeds.
tice. (a) to do (b) in doing
(a) forwarded in (b) subscribed to (c) from doing (d) doing
(c) enclosed with (d) delivered as 533. The Minister assured the flood victims ..........
518. The pupil was asked to write .......... his name all possible help.
on the front page of the exercise book. (a) to (b) of (c) with (d) for
(a) back (b) in (c) down (d) about 534. My happiness lies .......... your well being.
519. The sparrows took no .......... the bread. (a) from (b) in (c) with (d) of

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(a) notice of (b) notice about 535. All clothes were soaked .......... water.
(c) notice from (d) notice to (a) with (b) under (c) in (d) on
520. I don't care .......... the expense: I want the party 536. Bread is usually made .......... wheat.
to be a real success. (a) of (b) from (c) with (d) by
(a) of (b) with (c) about (d) at 537. Tables are usually made .......... wood

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521. My friend's father died .......... cancer. (a) from (b) of (c) with (d) by
(a) by (b) of (c) from (d) with 538. We should not laugh .......... physically chal-
522. The headmaster congratulated Rajan .......... lenged people.
getting the merit scholarship. (a) for (b) about (b) at (d) on
(a) for (b) about (c) with (d) on 539. Do congratulate him .......... his success.
523. Smallpox has been eradicated .......... India. (a) in (b) on (c) for (d) over
(a) in (b) from (c) within (d) out of 540. She tries to adjust .......... her relations.
(a) so (b) with (c) for (d) at
524. Fate smiled .......... him in all his ventures.
541. Sheila gained an advantage .......... me.
(a) above (b) below (c) on (d) at
(a) on (b) over (c) upon (d) from
525. He assented .......... my proposal.
542. He climbed .......... the tree.
(a) above (b) of (c) to (d) with
(a) to (b) up (c) over (d) in
526. My father .......... home last week.
543. He doesn't believe .......... helping others.
(a) made out (b) came down (a) in (b) for (c) with (d) of
(c) left off (d) went back 544. For the whole month they lived .......... fruit
527. After the treatment, he was relieved .......... the and water.
pain. (a) with (b) on (c) in (d) from
(a) from (b) with (c) for (d) of 545. We've run .......... sugar. Could you buy ..........?
528. He complimented her .......... her new dress. (a) down on; much more
(a) for (b) of (c) on (d) about (b) uot of; some more
529. Why do we always have to submit .......... his (c) away from; lots more
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546. The pedestrians, who were knocked .......... by 559. Are they really married .......... each other.
a car, were admitted .......... the nearby hospi- (a) for (b) to (c) by (d) with
tal. 560. Are you searching .......... soul mate?
(a) off, in (b) down, into (a) at (b) for (c) in (d) about
(c) under, at (d) down, to 561. Could you help me .......... these suitcases?!
547. I do not agree .......... you (a) at (b) in (c) about (d) with
(a) against (b) in 562. Do you agree .......... me?
(c) for (d) with (a) about (b) at (c) with (d) into
548. He is getting married .......... Maya. 563. Does it matter .......... you what I wear?
(a) by (b) with (c) to (d) only (a) to (b) for (b) at (d) with
549. He disapproved .......... her behaviour. 564. Does this earring belong .......... anyone here?
(a) for (b) of (c) on (d) at (a) of (b) towards
550. I cannot do this work now as I have other mat- (c) for (d) to
ters to attend ..........
565. Don't complain .......... the food.
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(a) to (b) of
551. The youth should believe .......... God.
(c) of (d) aganist
(a) upon (b) in (c) on (d) of
566. Don't wait .......... the bus; let's walk!
552. He was born .......... India.
(a) in (b) of (c) for (d) off
(a) off (b) in
567. Have you contributed money .......... your lo-
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cal library?
553. He was assured by his friends .......... every type (a) for (b) to (c) into (d) at
of help in an emergency.
568. Have you ever heard .......... Paris, Texas?
(a) with (b) about (c) by (d) of
(a) up (b) about (c) with (d) of
554. Many premier educational institutions come
569. He apologized .......... her for his rudeness.
forward to have a .......... with flourishing in-
dustries. (a) with (b) for (c) to (d) at
(a) tie down (b) tie up 570. He arrived .......... thailand yesterday.
(c) tie in (d) tie on (a) over (b) in (c) to (d) at
555. My India by Corbett deals .......... the author's 571. He complained .......... me about my cat.
familiarity with and love of India. (a) of (b) at (c) against (d) to
(a) at (b) with (c) in (d) of 572. He died .......... eating fainted meat.
556. There are not solitary, free-living creatures (a) by (b) of (c) in (d) from
every form of life is .......... other forms. 573. He excels .......... swimming.
(a) overshadowed by (b) segregated from (a) into (b) at (c) in (d) to
(c) dependent on (d) parallel to 574. He prefers to focus .......... one task at a time.
557. The firm has been dealing .......... luxury goods (a) upon (b) over (c) on (d) at
for more than two decades. 575. He told the boss .......... the problem.
(a) in (b) with (c) out (d) on (a) to (b) about (c) over (d) at
558. A person who .......... on his own effort has the 576. He was accused .......... shoplifting.
best chance to win. (a) off (b) of (c) to (d) with
(a) makes (b) puts (c) relies (d) runs 577. He was blamed .......... causing the accident.

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 (a) for (b) of (c) at (d) to (a) at (b) against (c) with (d) to
578. He slooking .......... the pretty picture hanging 594. I talked .......... my boss about a raise.
on the wall. (a) to (b) about (c) over (d) with
(a) to (b) for (c) at (d) into 595. I was prohibited .......... entering my old build-
579. He's really attached .......... her. ing.
(a) by (b) with (c) at (d) to (a) in (b) at (c) for (d) from
580. How could you discuss that .......... them? 596. I will rely .......... my wife to plan the menu.
(a) by (b) over (c) about (d) with (a) over (b) on (c) in (d) at
581. How did you dispose .......... your old cell 597. I wonder .......... that.
phone? (a) of (b) at (c) to (d) about
(a) at (b) off (c) for (d) of 598. I'd like to respond .......... your question.
582. I always dreamed .......... owning my own busi- (a) at (b) to (c) on (d) for
ness. 599. I'll ask her .......... some help.
(a) for (b) of (c) to (d) at (a) about (b) of (c) to (d) at
583. I always replace sugar .......... honey in that 600. I'll introduce you .......... my family.

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recipe
(a) at (b) with (c) to (d) in
(a) by (b) with
601. I'll probably vote .......... her.
(c) to (d) without
(a) at (b) on (c) about (d) for
584. I borrowed Rs 2000 .......... a friend of mine.
602. I'll speak to him .......... the noise.
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(a) about (b) against
585. I can't believe how fast he recovered ..........
(c) of (d) at
cancer
603. I'm concentrating .......... career-related vocabu-
(a) about (b) of (c) from (d) off
lary.
586. I dontcare .......... your past, what matters is
(a) upon (b) at (c) on (d) into
now.
604. I'm heading .......... Soho; want to join me?
(a) into (b) of (c) for (d) at
(a) at (b) to (c) on (d) for
587. I dreamed .......... my project last night.
605. I'm not going to argue .......... you over money.
(a) of (b) about (c) on (d) at
(a) on (b) with (c) at (d) about
588. I excused him .......... being late.
606. I'm related .......... him.
(a) on (b) for (c) about (d) at
(a) with (b) of (c) to (d) at
589. I feel I can confide .......... you
607. If you persist .......... nagging your sister, you'll
(a) at (b) in (c) into (d) with
be sorry.
590. I heard .......... your new apartment.
(a) with (b) in (c) at (d) on
(a) at (b) off (c) of (d) about
608. It's hard to compare his style .......... hers.
591. I look forward .......... seeing you.
(a) at (b) from (c) of (d) with
(a) at (b) about (c) on (d) to
609. Let me speak .......... you about t hat later.
592. I need to confer .......... you today on several
(a) of (b) to (c) off (d) with
issues.
610. Let me explain .......... you exactly team on that
(a) to (b) on (c) with (d) at
project.
593. I spoke .......... the president when he visited
(a) over (b) with (c) to (d) about
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611. Let's collaborate .......... another team on that 629. She died .......... old age.
project. (a) at (b) in (c) from (d) of
(a) at (b) with (c) to (d) in 630. She disagrees .......... his opinion on that.
612. Let's hope .......... good weather. (a) about (b) with (c) over (d) on
(a) at (b) for (c) about (d) of 631. She excels .......... physics.
613. Lincoln is remembered .......... several key (a) at (b) into (c) in (d) on
achievements. 632. She graduated .......... the University of Vir-
(a) on (b) by (c) for (d) about ginia.
614. May be we should invest .......... that compa- (a) by (b) in (c) from (d) at
ny's stock. 633. She has participated .......... several key
(a) to (b) in (c) with (d) in projects.
615. My desk is cluttered .......... magazines. (a) in (b) to (c) at (d) of
(a) in (b) by (c) to (d) with 634. She insists .......... eating fresh fruit every day.
616. My essay compares his art .......... his life. (a) over (b) in (c) on (d) about
(a) with (b) at (c) about (d) to 635. She invited me .......... a party.

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617. My neighbour's dog always barks .......... me. (a) to (b) for (c) at (d) on
(a) over (b) on (c) to (d) at 636. She invited me .......... walk along the beach.
618. My ring is made .......... titanium. (a) for (b) at (c) over (d) about
(a) into (b) of (c) to (d) from 637. She was convicted .......... theft.
619. Nobody cares .......... you more deeply than I (a) in (b) with (c) for (d) of

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do. 638. She's engaged .......... her high school sweet-
(a) for (b) to (c) about (d) of heart.
620. Nurses cared .......... wounded soldiers in the (a) in (b) into (c) about (d) with
hospital. 639. Something good happened .......... me.
(a) for (b) about (c) to (d) at (a) of (b) for (c) to (d) about
621. One more guest was added .......... the group. 640. Sometimes you have to fight .......... what is
(a) into (b) to (c) in (d) with right.
622. Our company is engaged .......... major lawsuit. (a) at (b) for (c) to (d) on
(a) in (b) with (c) to (d) into 641. Sorry! I forgot .......... you party last Saturday.
623. Please don't stare .......... me. (a) of (b) about (c) at (d) on
(a) over (b) on (c) into (d) at 642. Success consists .......... valuing and deliver-
624. Pray .......... rain; we need it! ing excellence.
(a) over (b) to (c) for (d) about (a) to (b) in (c) of (d) with
625. Several inmates escaped .......... the local jail. 643. That brand name is associated .......... jeans.
(a) by (b) from (c) in (d) of (a) in (b) with (c) about (d) to
626. She apologized .......... her bad manners. 644. The archers aimed their arrows .......... their
(a) about (b) for (c) over (d) at targets.
627. She applied .......... position at IBM. (a) over (b) on (c) in (d) at
(a) in (b) to (c) for (d) into 645. The boss objects .......... your casual behavior
628. She asked him .......... his vacation. in meetings.
(a) at (b) for (c) about (d) on (a) of (b) to (c) at (d) with

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646. The candidates disagree .......... several issues. (a) to (b) at (c) about (d) with
(a) on (b) at (c) in (d) with 663. We all laughed .......... his comment.
647. The children hid .......... the babysitter. (a) at (b) over (c) on (d) about
(a) behind (b) at (c) with (d) into 664. We don't approve .......... your behavior.
648. The entire jury was convinced .......... his in- (a) to (b) about (c) at (d) of
nocence. 665. We finally heard .......... our uncle, who is tour-
(a) about (b) with (c) of (d) over ing Asia.
649. The experts scoffed .......... the president's pro- (a) of (b) over (c) to (d) about
posal. 666. We listened .......... the radio last night.
(a) over (b) on (c) at (d) about (a) about (b) to (c) into (d) at
650. The field was covered .......... blueberry bushes. 667. We need to confer .......... what to do.
(a) about (b) with (c) of (d) by (a) at (b) with (c) about (d) on
651. The gum is stuck .......... my shoe. 668. We should separate the beer .......... the soda.
(a) at (b) with (c) in (d) to (a) at (b) from (c) on (d) of
652. The lecturer glanced .......... her watch several 669. We succeeded .......... locating his apartment.

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times. (a) in (b) to (c) into (d) at
(a) on (b) at (c) about (d) over 670. We talked .......... the stock market.
653. The puppy was rescued .......... the burning (a) over (b) about (c) with (d) to
building.
671. We thank you .......... your generosity.
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(a) on (b) of (c) for (d) about
654. The teacher excused us .......... coming class
672. We want to prevent her .......... hurting herself.
late.
(a) to (b) from
(a) about (b) with (c) for (d) to
(c) about (d) against
655. The warm weather seems connected ..........
global warming. 673. We warned them .......... the volcano.
(a) at (b) to (c) in (d) with (a) about (b) against
656. They always argue .......... money. (c) off (d) of
(a) with (b) over (c) for (d) in 674. We'd like to compensate you .......... the dam-
age.
657. They disagree .......... many things.
(a) for (b) on (c) about (d) in
(a) on (b) about (c) of (d) with
675. We're heading .......... Spring Street right after
658. They finally agreed .......... the design change.
class.
(a) of (b) with (c) to (d) at
(a) away (b) into (c) to (d) for
659. The candy consists .......... chocolate and cara-
676. We're departing .......... New York at 7 P.M.
mel.
(a) of (b) towards
(a) of (b) at (c) with (d) in
(c) to (d) from
660. Kerala is known .......... its beautiful country-
side. 677. We're departing New York .......... New Zea-
land next week.
(a) as (b) for (c) with (d) to
(a) for (b) to (c) off (d) into
661. We admire you .......... your decisiveness.
678. We're leaving .......... New Zealand next week.
(a) at (b) for (c) on (d) with
(a) into (b) for
662. We agreed .......... the site for the launch.
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679. We're willing to forgive them .......... their (a) about (b) of
crimes. (c) after (d) None of the above
(a) with (b) about (c) for (d) pf 695. Despite the growth of tourism, there is still
680. What do you get when you subtract 9 .......... plenty to wonder .......... on the beautiful is-
25? land of Bali.
(a) off (b) from (c) and (d) to (a) at (b) about
681. What do you know .......... Beethoven? (c) for (d) None of the above
(a) to (b) about (c) into (d) of 696. When I pointed my camera .......... the baby,
682. Who paid .......... my dinner? she began to cry.
(a) into (b) for (c) to (d) off (a) towards (b) at
683. Why argue .......... such a small thing? (c) on (d) None of the above
(a) in (b) on (c) to (d) for 697. They heard .......... the Department of Trans-
684. Will you be applying .......... Harvard next year? port that their house was on the route of a pro-
posed new road.
(a) in (b) on (c) to (d) for
(a) from (b) about
685. Would you agree with me .......... that?

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(c) of (d) None of the above
(a) to (b) at (c) about (d) on
698. I have been thinking .......... your proposal.
686. Would you like to subscribe .......... a daily
newspaper? (a) of (b) about
(a) to (b) in (c) for (d) at (c) on (d) None of the above
687. You can count .......... him; he's reliable. 699. I know she thinks a lot .......... your work, so

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you will probably get the work.
(a) at (b) on (c) about (d) with
(a) of (b) about
688. You can do it! We believe .......... your ability.
(c) on (d) None of the above
(a) in (b) about (c) of (d) at
700. A special committee is being set up to enquire
689. You can substitute honey .......... sugar in that
.......... the rioting in the town.
recipe.
(a) out (b) into
(a) for (b) to (c) by (d) with
(c) of (d) None of the above
690. You can't protect your children .......... every-
thing. 701. We need two more hands to .......... the heavy
rush of work.
(a) at (b) from
(a) cope up (b) cope with
(c) of (d) against
(c) cope to (d) cope in
691. Your tie doesn't coordinate .......... your shirt.
702. Twenty-five candidates .......... each other for
(a) in (b) to (c) with (d) at
the first prize.
692. Her suspicious behaviour points .......... her
(a) compete for (b) compete with
guilt.
(c) compete to (d) compete on
(a) to (b) at
703. As an innovator, he .......... the beaten track and
(c) out (d) None of the above
explored new religions.
693. I smiled back when she smiled .......... me.
(a) deviated from (b) deviated to
(a) towards (b) at
(c) deviated in (d) deviated for
(c) on (d) None of the above
704. Our minds are .......... false ideas.
694. She is a lot better now. Nice of you to enquire
(a) clogged in (b) clogged about
.......... her.
(c) clogged with (d) clogged for
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705. The story is .......... agroup of high school drop- 718. Children often quarrel .......... petty issue.
outs. (a) with (b) on (c) over (d) for
(a) built around (b) built with 719. Children often (a)/ quarrel on (b)/ petty issues.
(c) built in (d) duilt of (c)/ No error (d)
706. As she became tired, errors began to .......... 720. Mr. Smith was accused for murder (a)/ but the
her work. court found him not guilty (b)/ and acquitted
(a) creep with (b) creep into him (c)/ No error (d)
(c) creep off (d) creep up 721. Several prominent figures (a)/ involved in the
707. He wanted to .......... his colleagues before scandal (b)/ are required to appear (e)/ to the
reaching a decision. investigation committee. (d)/ No error (e)
(a) confer with (b) confer to 722. He was honourably (a)/acquitted from (b)/the
charge. (c)/ No error (d)
(c) conferin (d) confer upon
723. I was outside (a)/ the shop when one of the
708. The boy was .......... of cheating in the exami-
two (b)/ drunks shouted on me. (c)/ No error
nation.
(d)
(a) condemned (b) accused
724. During his long (a)/ discussion he did (b)/not

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(c) charged (d) punished touch the point. (c)/ No error (d)
709. The patient is .......... of stomach ache. 725. Gandhiji attached (a)/ great importance (b)/
(a) suffering (b) experiencing with non-violence. (c)/ No error (d)
(c) complaining (d) afflicting 726. He congratulated me (a)/ for my being (b)/
710. He tried to prevent me .......... doing my duty. elected as Member of Parliament. (c)/No er-

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(a) against (b) at ror (d)
(c) with (d) from 727. I am sorry I wasn't at home (a)/ when you came;
I had (b)/ gone to congratulate Mr Suresh (c)/
711. We have decided .......... moving to London.
for his success in the election (d)/ No error (e)
(a) towards (b) from
728. The novel has suffered greatly at (a)/ the hands
(c) to (d) against of critics who insist (b)/ in treating it as a moral
712. The more he remonstrated .......... the referee tract upon (c)/ the wickedness of taking hu-
the worse the situation became. man life. (d)/ No error. (e)
(a) at (b) to (c) with (d) for 729. The doctor quite efficient (a)/in his job at-
713. Do not laugh .......... other's mistakes. tended to (b)/the patient very quietly. (c)/ No
(a) at (b) for error (d)
(c) against (d) about 730. The recent symposium on censorship (a)/ in-
714. The garbage has been disposed .......... dicated that to refrain with saying or writing
(b)/ something others might object to, is a form
(a) off (b) of (c) with (d) out
of self-censorship. (d)/ No error (e)
715. Trust .......... god and do the right.
731. In spite of trying (a)/ our best we could not
(a) with (b) at (c) by (d) in (b)/ reach an agreement (c)/ on any of the is-
716. Students are not prepared .......... that kind of sues. (d)/ No error(e)
question. 732. The smuggler yielded (a)/ for the temptation
(a) to (b) with (c) for (d) on (b)/and fell into (c)/the police trap. (d)/No er-
717. When she parted .......... her parents, her eyes ror (e)
were full of tears. 733. I warned him (a)/ for the danger (b)/he was
(a) from (b) away (c) off (d) with going (c)/ to face during the hiking. (d)/No
error (e)
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734. As soon as he reached the venue, (a)/he en-
quired from the supervisor (b)/about the clos-
ing time (c)/of the examination. (d)/No error
(e)
735. They talked over (a)/the matter for (b)/many
hours without (c)/ arriving to any decision. (d)/
No error (e)
736. My uncle disposed off (a)/ his old house (b)/
in the country. (c)/ No error (d)
737. People took notice of (a)/the big stone on (b)/
the road only after (c)/ someone tripped with
it. (d)/ No error (e)
738. This story impress on our mind (a)/ that seven
children can (b)/ face any danger if (c)/ they
have courage. (d)/No error (e)
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739. prevailed (a)/ upon him (b)/to accompany (c)/
me to Surat. (d)/No error (e)
740. The plan was to go for (a)/the cinema and then
have (b)/ dinner but Raghu's late arrival (c)/
upset the whole thing. (d)/No error (e)
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741. When the students reached late (a)/the teacher
objected their entering the class (b)/ without
his permission. (c)/No error (d)
742. He ultimately decided (a)/to willingly and
cheerfully accept (b)/ the responsibility en-
trusted to him. (c)/ No error (d)
743. Because of his (a)/ innocence, he cannot (b)/
distinguish a cheat (c)/ for an honest person.
(d)/ No error (e)
744. The thirsty (a)/ children drank (b)/ up all (c)/
the water. (d)/ No error (e)
745. The policemen fired on all the (a)/ students
when (b)/ they were attacked (c)/ by some of
them. (d)/No error (e)
746. All individuals are (a)/ different, so their (b)/
tastes vary from (c)/one another. (d)/No error
(e)
747. If you listen with (a)/ the questions carefully
(b)/you will be able to answer (c)/them easily.
(d)/No error (e)
748. As there was no time (a)/the remaining items
(b)/ were deferred into (c)/ the next meeting.
(d)/No error (e)
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749. Broadly in a layman's language (a)/ disability
can be (b)/ classified by two groups (c)/namely
mental and physical. (d)/ No error (e)
750. We have observed that (a)/ many good pro-
grammes (b)/ suffer of shortage (c)/ of funds
and other resources. (d)/No error (e)
751. You deserve to be (a)/ rewarded by your suc-
cessful (b)/ completion of the entire work (c)/
in such a short time. (d)/No error (e)
752. He succeeded (a)/to get a decent job (b)/soon
after his graduation. (c)/No error (d)
753. The policemen started (a)/firing the crowd (b)/
when the striking (c)/students turned violent.
(d)/ No error (e)
* Directions (754-755): In each of these questions,
one sentence has been split into four parts. There is
an error in one part. Identify the part having the er-
ror.
754. (a) Allaspiring artists must
(b) struggle by the conflict
(c) between faith in their own talent
(d) and knowledge that very few are great
enough to succeed.
755. (a) The police have prevented
(b) Rajan in leaving the
(c) city without informing them
(d) two days in advance.
756. Unless it is accepted to both the parties, an
(a)/ arbitrator would be of no (b)/use to settle
this dispute. (c)/ No error (d)
757. When shall we (a)/arrive (b)/ to our destina-
tion? (c)/ No error (d)
758. When I arrived (a)/I found them both sitting
at the table (b)/ waiting on me. (c)/ No error
(d)
759. Heavy rain (a)/prevented us (b)/to go to the
cinema. (c)/ No Error (d)
760. Adults suffering chicken pox (a)/ can develop
(b)/all kinds of complications. (c)/ No error
(d)
761. The members of the Opposition Party in the
Parliament (a)/ shout upon the minister (b)/if
he makes a wrong statement. (c)/ No error (d)
762. The whole country (a)/ was suffering by (b)/ a
financial crisis. (c)/No error (d)
763. He was debarred (a)/to appear (b)/ at the ex-
amination. (c)/ No error (d)
764. Our efforts are aimed (a)/to bring about (b)/ a
reconciliation. (c)/ No error (d)
765. They have been (a)/ prohibiting me for (b)/
borrowing money. (c)/ No error (d)
766. Last year (a)/ she was married with (b)/ a busi-
nessman in Australia. (c)/ No error (d)
767. He left for Mumbai on Sunday (a)/ arriving
there (b)/on Monday. (c)/No error (d)
768. A lange sign near (a)/the entrance warns the
visitors (b)/to beware about bears. (c)/No er-
ror (d)
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769. He is (a)/accused with (b)/committing the mur-
der. (c)/ No error (d)
770. He (a)/is suffering (b)/ with flu. (c)/No error
(d)
771. He was (a)/ accused for (b)/stealing a watch.
(c)/No error (d)
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772. The darkness (a)/prevented us to see (b)/the
obstruction. (c)/ No error (d)
773. Sundar (a)/ is getting married (b)/ with Sita.
(c)/ No error (d)
774. I have (a)/ resigned for (b)/ my post. (c)/No
error (d)
775. My friend (a)/has invited me (b)/for tea this
Sunday. (c)/No error (d)
776. He laughed (a)/ on her (b)/as she fell off the
tree. (c)/ No error (d)
777. Yesterday, Ramesh got the (a)/ information that
his father (b)/ died of accident (c)/while trav-
elling in a car. (d)/ No error (e)
778. The postman was polite (a)/ and said he re-
gretted (b)/at the delay(c)/in delivery. (d)/No
error (e)
779. Today most employees complain (a)/of suffer-
ing for the stress (b)/of attending to (c)/rude
customers all day. (d)/ No error (e)
780. He has been assigned (a)/with that team (b)/
because he is (c)/well qualified and experi-
enced. (d)/No error (e)
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781. The company which has (a)/ won the govern-
ment contract (b)/also plans to invest (c)/with
the power sector. (d)/No error (e)
782. The actual conduct of the test (a)/ at each venue
will be entrusted (b)/on the Officer-in-Charge
(c)/who will be designated as test conductor.
(d)/No error (e)
783. Having heard all the evidence (a)/ the Chair-
man should now (b)/be able to arrive (c)/to a
fair decision. (d)/ No error (e)
784. He was grateful (a)/to me for the help (b)/that
I had extended for him (c)/ in the hour of his
need. (d)/No error (e)
785. District police arrested (a)/ a gang of notori-
ous robbers, (b)/ who were planning to strike
at (c)/ a house in the vicinity. (d)/ No error (e)
786. The finding may help doctors (a)/to give more
personalised care to patients (b)/and to modify
the amount of powerful drugs (c)/ administered
over their patients. (d)/No error (e)
788. The power tariff had already (a)/ been in-
creased twice in (b)/ the last 15 months and
the Electricity Board had also (c)/ levied addi-
tional monthly charges to consumers. (d)/No
error (e)
789. I am grateful to you (a)/ and all your friends
(b)/ for showing sympathy (c)/ and kindness
with me. (d)/No error (e)
790. When I called him yesterday. (a)/ he offered
to donate (b)/ a handsome sum to (c)/the flood
relief fund. (d)/No error (e)
791. The main advantage of (a)/investing such
schemes (b)/ is that you will not (c)/ have to
pay any taxes. (d)/No error (e)
792. You should think (a)/ of all the possibilities
(b)/ before you take (c)/ any decision. (d)/No
error (e)
793. We were surprised (a)/that she participated (b)/
at the performance (c)/held at NCPA.(d)/No
Error (e)
794. We had decided (a)/to scrap the project (b)/
but the chairman insisted with (c)/its continu-
ation on the same terms. (d)/No error (e)
795. The Grameen Bank was (a)/ set up to lend (b)/
small amounts of money (c)/ for the poor, (d)/
No error (e)
796. In spite of the (a)/ heavy rain Raj (b)/ decided
to go (c)/for the meeting. (d)/No Error (e)
798. Although Ram did not handle (a)/his previous
project well (b)/he has been entrusted (c)/with
a new one. (d)/ No error (e)
799. Often ideas and concepts (a)/ are passed on
from (b)/one generation to the next (c)/with-
out being questioned. (d)/No error (e)
800. The moment Vighnesh was (a)/admitted to the
hospital (b)/ the warden decided (c)/to inform
his parents. (d)/ No error (e)
801. According to one survey (a)/ only those for-
ests, which were (b)/not under village man-
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agement (c)/ succumbed from fires recently.
(d)/No error (e)
802. Let us refer (a)/ this matter to the principal.
(b)/We shall abide (c)/with his decision. (d)/
No error (e)
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803. It is with a heavy heart (a)/ that I pen these
few lines (b)/to condole with you on (c)/ the
death of your beloved father. (d) No error (e)
804. What is your opinion? (a)/ I am sure the ac-
cused (b)/ is not guilty of the offence (c)/ he is
charged for. (d)/ No error (e)
805. He could not understand (a)/ why both sides
didn't simply (b)/communicate from each other
(c)/ and solve their problems. (d) No error (e)
806. He should (a)/be prevented (b)/to make state-
ments (c)/in public. (d)/No error (e)
807. Each animal of the same species (a)/ looks for
the same sort of food. (b)/Also, there may be
other animals of different species (c)/ compet-
ing with the same food. (d)/No error (e)
808. These reports have (a)/deterred some (b)/
women to have (c)/the operation. (d)/No error
(e)
809. The children playing (a)/ in the playground (b)/
suddenly reminded (c)/ me my childhood days.
(d)/No error (e)
810. The truck driver accused (a)/the lady for walk-
ing (b)/in the middle of the road. (c)/No error
(d)
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811. He will not (a)/ listen (b)/ what you say. (c)/
No error (d)
812. It is my pleasure (a)/to congratulate you for
your success (b)/in the civil services exami-
nation. (c)/No error (d)
813. We have studied the two specimens carefully;
(a)/ X diers to Y (b)/ in only one respect. (c)/
No error (d)
814. Because of (a) extenuating circumstances (b)/
the court acquitted him from the crime (c)/ No
error (d)
815. The foreigner quickly (a)/accustomed himself
to (b)/ this new way of life. (c)/ No error (d)
816. Two of the mountain climbers (a)/ were
suttering (b)/ with frost-bite. (c)/ No error (d)
817. We can gain (a)/ lot of knowledge (b)/ by these
books (c)/ No error (d)
818. The police accused him (a)/ for setting fire to
the building (b)/ but he denied having been
(c)/ in the area on the night of the fire (d)/No
error (e)
819. The earth can be divided (a)/ to two parts, (b)/
or hemisphere, according to (c)/the meridians
of east and west longitude (d)/No error (e)
820. The captain and his (a)/ wife invited (b)/ for
the cultural (c)/ function at my home. (d)/ No
error (e)
821. In my opinion (a)/ Balraj is very (b)/ honest
and can (c)/ be depended. (d)/ No error (e)
822. Had I been (a)/ at your place (b)/ I would not
have (c)/ approved of the proposal. (d)/ No
error (e)
823. It's very important (a)/ to attend (b)/to all the
classes. (c)/ No error (d)
824. Scaling the high wall, (a)/ a vast expanse of
greenery (b)/ reaching up to the horizon was
seen (c)/ No error (d)
825. The redevelopment project is aimed (a)/ not
just providing good houses to shanty dwell-
ers, (b)/ but also developing infrastructure
around the major Mumbai localities. (c)/ No
error (d)
826. Mohan leapt (a)/ on the opportunity (b)/that
came his way. (c)/ No error (d)
827. The G.M. (a)/ of the company (b)/ dispensed
the Manager's services. (c)/ No error (d)
828. Scarcely had it stopped raining (a)/ when I
started (b)/ to my college. (c)/ No error (d)
829. Whether a person (a)/ takes to smoking (b)/
depends a lot (c)/ in his social network. (d)/
No error (e)
830. The teacher uses anecdotes (a)/ to help stu-
dents (b)/ relate better (c)/ to the subjects taught
in class. (d) No error (e)
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831. The actress made a rare appearance (a)/ at the
party and was (b)/ overheard talking in (c)/ her
next big project. (d)/ No error (e)
832. The company has launched (a)/ a creative
marketing campaign (b)/ to reach for (c)/ its
rural customers. (d)/ No error (e)
833. That boy has (a)/ three precious objects, (b)/
and he would not (c)/ part for any one of them.
(d)/ No error (e)
834. The United Nations (a)/ enquired for (b)/ a
cease fire. (c) No error (d)
MISUSE OF PREPOSITIONS
preposition 6. Enter
preposi-
tion into
1. Effect/Affect
effect noun He entered into the bedroom all of sudden.()
Preposition
7. Emphasis/Emphasize
affect verb preposition

emphasis noun on
If you sit close to television, it will have a nega-
emphasize verb preposition
tive effect on your eyes. ()

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If you sit close to television, it will adversely
affect on your eyes. () The CM laid emphasis on developing verb
2. Answer preposition
noun verb The CM laid emphasis on developing agricul-
Noun to tural infrastructure. ()

Concept
Verb preposition The CM emphasised on developing agricul-
There can not be an answer to every question. tural infrastructure. ()
() 8. Consider
You must answer to this question compulsarily. verb as/about
()
3. Attack I consider teaching as my most important duty.
noun verb ()
Noun I have to consider about the topic. ()
preposition 9. Discuss
verb preposition verb about
The king launched an attack on his enemy.() verb structure
The king attacked on his enemy. ()
4. Assure discuss + something + with + someone
verb to We are going to discuss about the issue with
verb structure the boss. ()
10. Order
assure + person + of + something noun verb
I assure to you of my full co-operation. () Noun for
5. Ensure verb preposi-
Before going to take examination, you must tion
ensure for your complete preparation. ()

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 I placed an order for two cups of coffee. () 18. Best
I ordered for two cups of coffee. () verb adjective
11. Resemble Verb
verb like as preposition adjective
with
preposition Various sorts of problems beset Indian women.
He resembles like his father. () ()
12. Penetrate Indian women are besert with various prob-
lems. ()
into
19. Equal
equal verb
The sun rays penetrate into even the darkest
preposition adjective
parts of the world. ()
13. Sing to
Two and two equals four. ()

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verb on preposition
Two and two is equal to four. ()
Please sign on this paper. () 20. Wait/Await
14. Return/Restore/Revert wait for
verbs back await preposition

Concept
I have returned back your book. ()
The police restored back the lost child to his We are waiting for our results. ()
parents. () We are awaiting our results. ()
15. Lack 21. Access
noun verb noun verb
Noun of Noun to
verb preposition verb
He lacks patience. () preposition
There is a lack of patience in him. ()
Nobody has access to my computer. ()
16. Comprise
You have unauthorisedly thied to access my
active form preposition computer. ()
passive form of 22. Contact
noun verb
This class comprises 150 students. () Noun
This class is comprised of 150 students. () with verb
17. Face preposition
verb active preposition I have no contact with him. ()
passive with I tried to contact him but failed. ()
Women today face a lot of hardships. () 23. Contradict
Women today are faced with a lot of hardships. verb preposition
()
My views contradict to your opinion. ()
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24. Direct 29. Request
verb preposition verb preposition
The judge directed to the accused to keep si- verb structure
lent. () request + someone + for noun/to V1
25. Influence The leader requested to people for support. ()
Noun on over 30. Research
verb preposi- noun verb
tion Noun
Mother has the greatest influence on her child. preposition verb
() preposition
Mother influences on her child the most. ()
26. Investigate The company is making a research into the
into vaccine. ()
preposition The company is researching the vaccine. ()

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31. Abroad/Home
The police are investigating into the case. () to
27. Oppose
verb preposition He is going to abroad next month. ()

Concept
I opposed to his proposal. () 32. Downstairs/Upstairs/Outside/Inside
28. Reach preposition
verb preposition He went upstairs. ()
He reached to the cinema hall rather late.() I want to go to outside. ()

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PRACTICE QUESTION
1. A committee comprising imminent experts 3. You may sign on this paper. (SSC)
from various fields was set up. (BANK PO) (a) sign at this paper
(a) comprising of imminent (b) sign this paper
(b) comprising into eminent (c) sign upon this paper
(c) consisting of imminent (d) No improvement
(d) comprising eminent 4. Please report to me when you return back
(e) No correction required from Delhi. (SSC)
2. When do you intend to return back home? (a) you have returned back from
(BANK PO) (b) you return from
(a) intend to returm (c) you returned back from
(b) intention of returning to back (d) No improvement
(c) intend to turn back for 5. At great length, that night they............ the fea-
(d) intend for a return of sibility of their plans. (SSC)
(e) No correction required
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 (a) discussed about 20. The man told to her (a)/ that he had not broght
(b) discussed his dog (b)/ out for a walk as he was fraid that
(c) discussed regarding it would rain. (c)/No error (d) (IES)
(d) discussed on 21. The four-wheeler sector (a)/ in the automobile
industry comprises (b)/ of cars, jeeps and com-
6. Does he resemble............ ? (SSC)
mercial vehicles. (c)/No error (d)
(a) to his father (b) as his father
22. We discussed (a)/ about the problem so thor-
(c) his father (d) of his father oughly (b)/ on the eve of the examination (c)/
7. The attacked............ (SSC) that found it very easy to work it ou. (d)/ No
(a) the enemy (b) against the enemy error (e)
(c) on the enemy (d) to the enemy 23. I consider it (a)/ as my duty to extend help (b)/
8. My brother (a)/ has ordered (b)/ for a new and cooperation to (c)/ the humble and poor.
book. (c) No error (d) (SSC) (d)/ No error (e)
9. The article (a)/should not excced (b)/ more 24. The building adjacent (a)/ to the rivers (b)/
than five hundred words. (c)/No error (d) comprises of ten flats (c)/ each with a terrace.
(Stenographer's Exam) (d)/ No error (e)

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10. After opening the door (a)/ we entered into 25. I have always considered (a)/ myself for a
the room (b)/next to the kitchen. (c)/ No error bowler (b)/ righ from my early (c)/ days of
(d) (CDS) cricket. (d)/ No error (e)
11. The students were (a)/awaiting for (b)/ the ar- 26. If you are going (a)/ on Monday next (b)/ when
rival of the chief guest. (c)/No error (d) (CDS) will you return back (c)/ to your home? (d)/

Concept
12. Young children should not sit close (a)/ to the
TV set (b)/ as it affects on their eyes. (c)/No
error (d) (SSC)
13. Our Mathematics teacher (a)/ often emphasises
on (b)/ the need for a lot of practice. (c)/No
error (d) (I. Tax)
14. My uncle frequently goes to abroad (a)/on
business (b)/ by air. (c)/No error (d) (NDA)
15. A large scale exchange of nuclear weapons (a)/
will produce unprecedented amounts of radia-
tion (b)/ that can penetrate into the biological
tissue. (c)/No error (d) (Assistant Grade)
16. Considering about these facts (a)/ the princi-
pal has about these (a)/ the principal has of-
fered (b)/ him a seat. (c)/No error (d) (NDA)
17. The student (a)/ answered to (b)/ the question
(c)/ asked by the inspector of school. (d)/ No
error (e) (Railways)
18. Emphasis on quality of life ensures (a)/ for the
health and happiness (b)/ of every individual.
(c)/No error (d) (CDS)
19. All the boys (a)/ returned back home (b)/ well
in time for lunch. (c)/No error (d) (NDA)
No error (e)
27. A committee comprising (a)/ of eminent mem-
bers (b)/ from various technical institutions (c)/
was set up. (d)/ No error (e)
28. The programme emphasizes (a)/ with
mentoring people (b)/ to take risks and to act
(c)/ in a more entrepreneurial way. (d)/ No er-
ror (e)
* Directions (29): In the question, one sentence has
been splite into four parts. There is an error in one
part. Identify the part having the error.
29. (a) Mrs. Singh was
(b) emphasising
(c) on the importance
(d) of coming for class. (MBA)
30. the Secretariat (a) comprises of (b)/ many air-
conditioned rooms. (c)/No error (d) (SSC)
31. The poet (a)/ describes about (b)/ the spring
season. (c)/No error (d) (SSC)
32. A commission has been appointed (a)/ to in-
vestigate (b)/ into this scandal. (c)/No error (d)
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33. I would request to you (a)/ to consider my ap-
plication (b)/ and grant me a job as early as
possible. (c)/No error (d) (SSC)
34. The teacher advised to (a)/ the student to bor-
row (b)/ a book form the library within three
days. (c)/No error (d) (SSC)
35. Our Housing Society comprises of (a)/ eight
blocks and (b)/ forty-eight flats on an (c)/area
of about thousand sq. meters. (d)/ No error (e)
(Bank PO)
36. The director (a)/ asked from me (b)/ what I
was (c)/ doing in the cabin. (d)/ No error (e)
(Bank Clerk)
37. The father told (a)/ to Mohan that (b)/ he had
failed (c)/ in the examination. (d)/ No error
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(e) (Bank PO)
38. Taking care of yourself (a)/ cannot be (b)/ and
should not be considered (c)/as a selfish thing.
(d)/ No error (e) (Bank PO)
39. The world (a)/ comprises of (b)/ good and bad
people. (c)/ No error (d) (SSC)
Concept
40. After a successful tour of Europe (a)/ my old
parents returned back to India (b)/ on New
Year's day. (c)/No error (d) (SSC)
41. They have already put (a)/ the proposal for to
be approved (b)/ in the ensuring meeting (c)/
before the Union Cabinet. (d)/ No error (e)
(Bank PO)
42. She regards (a)/ negotiating prices with cus-
tomers (b)/ as her special expertise. (c)/No er-
ror (d) (SSC)
43. According to my opinion (a)/ she is the best
(b)/ candidate for the job. (c)/No error (d)
(SSC)
44. IIM Calcutta's MBA programme (a)/ is re-
garded (b)/ as the finest in the country. (c)/No
error (d) (SSC)
45. Teachers of various schools (a)/ met to dis-
cuss about (b)/ how to improve the standard
of English. (c)/No error (d) (SSC)
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46. He described about (a)/ the unpleasant expe-
riences (b)/ he had in the jail. (c)/No error (d)
(SSC)
47. He reassured to his boss (a)/ that he had no
plans (b)/ to leave the company. (c)/No error
(d) (SSC)
48. The chief guest (a)/ entered into (b)/ the room.
(c)/No error (d) (SSC)
49. Ravi (a)/ told to his friend (b)/ to buy a car.
(c)/No error (d) (SSC)
50. The accused refused (a)/ to answer to the po-
liceman (b)/ on duty. (c)/No error (d) (SSC)
51. My father (a)/ has returned back (b)/ to
Chennai yesterday. (c)/No error (d) (SSC)
52. Considering about her good credentials, (a)/
the manager offered her a job (b)/ in his or-
ganization (c)/ despite the lack of experience.
(d)/ No error (e) (Bank Clerk)
53. Ahmad ran home and (a)/ could not wait to
describe (b)/ about the whole chain of events
(c)/ that had taken place during the day. (d)/
No error (e) (Bank Clerk)
54. The policeman prevented us from (a)/ enter-
ing into (b)/ the hall. (c)/No error (d) (SSC)
55. Would you please order (a)/ for tea and bis-
cuits (b)/ for all of us? (c)/No error (d) (SSC)
56. He say that he has renounced the would (a)/
and that he has nothing (b)/ that he can call as
his own. (c)/No error (d) (SSC)
57. The Vice Chancellor of our university urged
to (a)/ the agitating students to shun violence
(b)/ and maintain peace on the campus. (c)/
No error (d) (SSC)
51. At the (a)/ annual function of the school (b)/
the principal advised to the students to be ideal
citizens. (c)/No error (d) (SSC)
52. If you don't start behaving properly, (a)/ I will
be forced to (b)/ tell to your supervisor. (c)/
No error (d) (SSC)