Question 1

Directions: Choose the most appropriate word/phrase and fill in the blank.

He succeeded ______ his perseverance and sheer hard work.

in case of
by dint of
by virtue of
in consequence of
owing to

Answer

Correct Option: B

Question 2

Directions: Choose the most appropriate word/phrase and fill in the blank.

_____ need, call on phone no. 35657.

In case of
By dint of
By virtue of
In consequence of
Owing to

Answer

Correct Option: A

Question 3

Directions: Choose the most appropriate word/phrase and fill in the blank.

__________ the power vested in me, I here by order.

In case of
By dint of
By virtue of
In consequence of
Owing to

Answer

Correct Option: C

Question 4

Directions: Choose the most appropriate word/phrase and fill in the blank.

_____ his ill health he returned from business.

In case of
By dint of
By virtue of
In consequence of
Owing to

Answer

Correct Option: E

Question 5

Directions: Choose the most appropriate word/phrase and fill in the blank.

_____ his illness, he could not finish the work in time.

In case of
By dint of
By virtue of
In consequence of
Owing to

Answer

Correct Option: D

Question 6

Directions: Choose the most appropriate word/phrase and fill in the blank.

_____ talking, prove your worth by doing something.

In the event of
On behalf of
In spite of
Instead of
In course of

Answer

Correct Option: D

Question 7

Directions: Choose the most appropriate word/phrase and fill in the blank.

He died fighting ______ his country.

in the event of
on behalf of
in spite of
instead of
in course of

Answer

Correct Option: B

Question 8

Directions: Choose the most appropriate word/phrase and fill in the blank.

____ time, he saw his mistake.

In the event of
On behalf of
In spite of
Instead of
In the course of

Answer

Correct Option: E

Question 9

Directions: Choose the most appropriate word/phrase and fill in the blank.

______ his dying without an issue, his nephew would inherit the whole property.

In the event of
On behalf of
In spite of
Instead of
In course of

Answer

Correct Option: A

Question 10

Directions: Choose the most appropriate word/phrase and fill in the blank.

_____ the staff he read the address.

In the event of
On behalf of
In spite of
Instead of
In course of

Answer

Correct Option: B

Question 11

Directions: Choose the most appropriate word/phrase and fill in the blank.

He preserved _____ difficulties.

in the event of
on behalf of
in spite of
instead of
in course of

Answer

Correct Option: C

Question 12

Directions: Choose the most appropriate word/phrase and fill in the blank.

Go, and run _____.

before
in
on
off
about

Answer

Correct Option: E

Question 13

Directions: Choose the most appropriate word/phrase and fill in the blank.

I could not come ______.

before
into
on
off
about

Answer

Correct Option: A

Question 14

Directions: Choose the most appropriate word/phrase and fill in the blank.

The wheel came ______.

before
in
on
off
about

Answer

Correct Option: D

Question 15

Directions: Choose the most appropriate word/phrase and fill in the blank.

Let us move ______.

before
in
on
of
up

Answer

Correct Option: C

Question 16

Directions: Choose the most appropriate word/phrase and fill in the blank.

He has come ______.

before
in
on
off
about

Answer

Correct Option: B

Question 17

Directions: Choose the most appropriate word/phrase and fill in the blank.

I came the day ______ yesterday.

before
in
on
off
about

Answer

Correct Option: A

Question 18

Directions: Choose the most appropriate word/phrase and fill in the blank.

Don't loiter _______ the street.

before
in
on
off
about

Answer

Correct Option: E

Question 19

Directions: Choose the most appropriate word/phrase and fill in the blank.

The book lies _____ the table.

before
in
on
off
about

Answer

Correct Option: C

Question 20

Directions: Choose the most appropriate word/phrase and fill in the blank.

Kolkata is ______ the Hoogly.

at
in
on
off
by

Answer

Correct Option: C

Question 21

Directions: Choose the most appropriate word/phrase and fill in the blank.

Is he ______ his room?

into
in
on
off
at

Answer

Correct Option: B

Question 22

Directions: Choose the most appropriate word/phrase and fill in the blank.

The driver jumped ______ the car.

from
in
on
off
with

Answer

Correct Option: D

Question 23

Directions: Choose the most appropriate word/phrase and fill in the blank.

Little Jack sat ______ a corner.

at
in
on
off
with

Answer

Correct Option: B

Question 24

Directions: Choose the most appropriate word/phrase and fill in the blank.

Joseph went ______ the world in search of solace.

before
in
on
off
around

Answer

Correct Option: E

Question 25

Directions: Choose the most appropriate word/phrase and fill in the blank.

He stood ______ the door.

before
in
on
off
about

Answer

Correct Option: A

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Number of Questions: 25
Created by: Supriya Thakkar
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