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Preposition

Description: Comprehensive knowledge about preposition, Vocabulary and Grammar for MBA Entrance, MCA Entrance, MBA Entrance Preparation, Law, English Language, English Grammar, BBA, BBS, BCA
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Directions: Fill in the blanks with the appropriate prepositions:

He has been suffering ____________ fever _________ morning.

  1. from, since

  2. with, from

  3. by, since

  4. in, since


Correct Option: A

Directions: Fill in the blank with the appropriate preposition:

He turned a deaf ear ______ my warning.

  1. at

  2. to

  3. of

  4. for


Correct Option: B

Directions: Fill in the blank with the appropriate preposition:

When Raghu spotted the supply tanker, he steered close _____ it.

  1. at

  2. to

  3. of

  4. on


Correct Option: B

Directions: Fill in the blank with the appropriate preposition:

Vimla had been lagging ________.

  1. after

  2. behind

  3. besides

  4. with


Correct Option: B

Directions: Fill in the blank with the appropriate preposition:

I am not acquainted _______ your brother.

  1. with

  2. within

  3. beside

  4. without


Correct Option: A

Directions: Fill in the blanks with the appropriate prepositions:

In 1955, he was given the award _____ 'Bharat Ratna' _____ the President ______ India.

  1. of, by, in

  2. of, by, of

  3. on, by, of

  4. of, by, on


Correct Option: B

Directions: Fill in the blank with the appropriate preposition:

Some are born great, some achieve greatness and some have greatness thrust ______ them.

  1. on

  2. upon

  3. at

  4. to


Correct Option: B

Directions: Fill in the blanks with the appropriate prepositions:

This work brought him ______ prominence _________ all-India level.

  1. at, into

  2. on, into

  3. into, at

  4. at, in


Correct Option: C

Directions: Fill in the blanks with the appropriate prepositions:

A strange pilgrim entered the holy shrine _____ Meca, where sat the faithful ones rapt ________ meditation.

  1. at, on

  2. in, at

  3. on, at

  4. at, in


Correct Option: D

Directions: Fill in the blanks with the appropriate prepositions:

His life is a good example ______ the young men ______ today.

  1. for, from

  2. to, for

  3. from, of

  4. for, of


Correct Option: D

Directions: Fill in the blank with the appropriate preposition:

This house is devoid ______ sunlight.

  1. of

  2. on

  3. to

  4. in


Correct Option: A

Directions: Fill in the blank with the appropriate preposition:

The cook must be ready __________ their breakfast.

  1. of

  2. for

  3. with

  4. to


Correct Option: C

Directions: Fill in the blanks with the appropriate prepositions:

He made himself very dear ______ their hearts by his devotion ______ their cause.

  1. to, of

  2. to, to

  3. in, at

  4. within, of


Correct Option: B

Directions: Fill in the blank with the appropriate preposition:

He was called __________ to submit his assessment.

  1. upon

  2. on

  3. at

  4. in


Correct Option: A

Directions: Fill in the blank with the appropriate preposition:

_________ fourteen, he went to London.

  1. In

  2. On

  3. At

  4. From


Correct Option: C

Directions: Fill in the blank with the appropriate preposition:

She suffered incessantly, feeling herself born _________ all delicacies and luxuries.

  1. of

  2. for

  3. at

  4. to


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

 Here the cause of her suffering is that she believed that she had been born 'for' (or meant to enjoy) all luxuries. 

Directions: Fill in the blanks with the appropriate prepositions:

They stepped ________ anyway and began to talk ___________.

  1. around, out

  2. out, around

  3. out, besides

  4. in, with


Correct Option: B

Directions: Fill in the blanks with the appropriate prepositions:

Do not quarrel ________ others _________ trifles.

  1. on, with

  2. with, under

  3. with, upon

  4. with, over


Correct Option: D

Directions: Fill in the blank with the appropriate preposition:

I cannot depend ________ your words.

  1. on

  2. in

  3. upon

  4. to


Correct Option: C

Directions: Fill in the blank with the appropriate preposition:

He has no claim ____________ her.

  1. on

  2. under

  3. upon

  4. over


Correct Option: D

Directions: Fill in the blank with the appropriate preposition:

I am not ______ good terms with him.

  1. on

  2. in

  3. under

  4. upon


Correct Option: A

Directions: Fill in the blanks with the appropriate prepositions.

He applied ________ the director __________ the post of accountant.

  1. at, for

  2. for, at

  3. to, for

  4. for, on


Correct Option: C

Directions: Fill in the blank with the appropriate preposition:

You should stick _______ your decision.

  1. with

  2. to

  3. on

  4. at


Correct Option: B

Directions: Fill in the blank with the appropriate preposition:

All four children looked eagerly _______ Mrs. Sahni.

  1. on

  2. to

  3. at

  4. in


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

 'Eagerly' is the clue. You look at somebody/something to see an expression. Look in is to pay a brief visit. Look on is used for help or guidance.

Directions: Fill in the blank with the appropriate preposition:

The train was ________ platform No. 6.

  1. in

  2. by

  3. at

  4. on


Correct Option: C
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