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Sentence Completion (Prepositions)

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Directions: Fill in the blank with the appropriate preposition.

A wise man is always ready to listen _______ advice.

  1. to

  2. with

  3. on

  4. of

  5. by


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Phrasal usage: Verb 'listen' always take preposition 'to' after it. 'Listen to' means to pay attention to and hear someone or something.

Directions: Fill in the blank with the appropriate preposition.

Latha consented _____ her lover’s proposal.

  1. to

  2. with

  3. on

  4. of

  5. by


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Phrasal preposition. 'Giving consent to something' means to agree to permit something to happen.

Directions: Fill in the blank with the appropriate preposition.

Nandini is sure _____ getting a rank.

  1. to

  2. with

  3. on

  4. of

  5. by


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Phrasal preposition. 'Sure of something' means to be certain about something. 

Directions: Fill in the blank with the appropriate preposition.

Hema is very prompt ______ doing her homework.

  1. to

  2. with

  3. on

  4. in

  5. of


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Phrasal usage: 'To be prompt in something' means to be timely, punctual, instanteous, quick in some work.

Directions: Fill in the blank with the appropriate preposition.

He is angry ______ her.

  1. to

  2. with

  3. on

  4. of

  5. by


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

We get angry at something, but angry with somebody.

Directions: Fill in the blank with the appropriate preposition.

The final decision rests ______ the syndicate.

  1. to

  2. with

  3. on

  4. of

  5. by


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The sentence implies that the final authority to decide over the issue is the syndicate. For this, 'rest with' is the correct usage as it means 'to remain with someone or something; to be vested with someone or something'.

Directions: Fill in the blank with the appropriate preposition.

She must go ______ a doctor.

  1. to

  2. with

  3. on

  4. of

  5. by


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Whenever we visit a doctor for taking medical advise, wee use the phrase 'go to doctor'.  

Directions: Fill in the blank with the appropriate preposition.

He is angry ______ her going away.

  1. to

  2. with

  3. on

  4. of

  5. at


Correct Option: E
Explanation:

We get angry at something, but angry with somebody.

Directions: Fill in the blank with the appropriate preposition.

She is weak _____ mathematics.

  1. to

  2. with

  3. on

  4. in

  5. of


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Here mathematics is treated as a subject and not as a practice (like calculations). To show proficiency or command over practices we use preposition 'at', but to show the same in subjects, we use preposition 'in'.  

Directions: Fill in the blank with the appropriate preposition.

We must be proud ____ our heritage.

  1. to

  2. with

  3. on

  4. of

  5. by


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Phrasal preposition: Proud of means feeling pleasurable satisfaction over something by which you measure yourself worth.

Directions: Fill in the blank with the appropriate preposition.

We must be sincere ______ everything we do.

  1. to

  2. with

  3. on

  4. of

  5. in


Correct Option: E
Explanation:

It means we should do our work with perfection and full devotion. We must be sincere in whatever we do...'Sincere in' is the correct usage.

Directions: Fill in the blank with the appropriate preposition.

She frequently quarrels ____ her neighbours.

  1. to

  2. with

  3. on

  4. of

  5. by


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Phrasal preposition. 'Qurrel with' means to argue against something; to have a complaint about something or somebody.

Directions: Fill in the blank with the appropriate preposition.

Sheela is sensible ______ your kindness.

  1. to

  2. with

  3. on

  4. of

  5. by


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

'Sensible of' is a phrase that means 'having appreciation or understanding; emotionally or intellectually aware of something'.  

Directions: Fill in the blank with the appropriate preposition.

He is incapable ______ doing good work.

  1. to

  2. with

  3. on

  4. of

  5. by


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Phrasal usage. 'Incapable of something' means unable to do something.

Directions: Fill in the blank with the appropriate preposition.

Govindan is involved ______ difficulties.

  1. to

  2. with

  3. on

  4. of

  5. in


Correct Option: E
Explanation:

Phrasal case. 'Involved in difficulties' means 'faced with or challenged by difficulties'.

Directions: Fill in the blank with the appropriate preposition.

I am not envious _____ his success. 

  1. to

  2. with

  3. on

  4. of


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Phrasal usage. 'Envious of something' means having a desire to have another´s possessions or qualities for oneself.

Directions: Fill in the blank with the appropriate preposition.

He readily complied ______ my request.

  1. to

  2. with

  3. on

  4. of

  5. by


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

'Comply with' is a phrasal usage that means to act in accordance (with a request, order, rule, etc.).

Directions: Fill in the blank with the appropriate preposition.

I am not satisfied _____ your explanation.

  1. to

  2. with

  3. on

  4. of

  5. by


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Phrasal usage. 'Satisfy with' means 'to get pleased or contented with someone's reasoning'.

Directions: Fill in the blank with the appropriate preposition.

We should rely ______ our own efforts.

  1. to

  2. with

  3. on

  4. of

  5. by


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Phrasal usage. 'Rely on' means 'to put trust in with confidence'. Eg: She is someone you can really rely on when times get rough.

Directions: Fill in the blank with the appropriate preposition.

You must confirm ______ the rules.

  1. to

  2. with

  3. on

  4. of

  5. by


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Phrasal peposition. 'Confirm to' means to make valid by formal approval; ratify something.

Directions: Fill in the blank with the appropriate preposition.

We should aim _____ excellence.

  1. to

  2. with

  3. on

  4. of

  5. at


Correct Option: E
Explanation:

Phrasal usage. 'Aim at' means to direct at someone or something. 

Directions: Fill in the blank with the appropriate preposition.

Smoking is injurious _____ health.

  1. to

  2. with

  3. on

  4. of

  5. by


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Something may be injurious for persons, but injurious to one's belongingness (like health). 

Directions: Fill in the blank with the appropriate preposition.

I agreed _______ his proposal.

  1. to

  2. with

  3. on

  4. of

  5. by


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

We 'agree with' persons, and 'agree to' their ideas, plans or proposals.

Directions: Fill in the blank with the appropriate preposition.

Leela’s aunt is suspicious _______ her relatives.

  1. to

  2. of

  3. on

  4. with

  5. by


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Phrasal usage: 'suspicious of' means 'to be doubtful of somebody or something'.

Directions: Fill in the blank with the appropriate preposition.

Radha is proficient ______ Physics.

  1. to

  2. in

  3. on

  4. of

  5. with


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

To be proficient means to be skilled or expert in something. Preposition 'in' always follow the verb of being 'proficient'.

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