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Sentence Completion (Prepositions)

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Directions: Fill in the blank with the appropriate preposition.

Kiran’s brother has gone mad with the thought ________ revenge.

  1. of

  2. for

  3. with

  4. after


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Of is used to indicate possession or association.

Directions: Fill in the blank with the appropriate preposition.

Manish was like a foolish cock who thought that the sun had risen _____ hear him crow.

  1. on

  2. with

  3. at

  4. to


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Correct answer is 'to'. It is an idiomatic expression.

Directions: Fill in the blank with the appropriate preposition.

Frogs sleep ______ the winter.

  1. after

  2. throughout

  3. in

  4. no preposition


Correct Option: B

Directions: Fill in the blank with the appropriate preposition.

I have kept the book _______ the table.

  1. beneath

  2. before

  3. at

  4. in


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

'Beneath' can be a preposition with a similar meaning to 'under' or 'below'. 'Beneath' is more formal. It can also be used as an adverb.

Directions: Fill in the blank with the appropriate preposition.

Arun took the key out ______ his pocket.

  1. of

  2. with

  3. at

  4. to


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Of is used to indicate possession or association.

Directions: Fill in the blank with the appropriate preposition.

The old lady resides in a broken shack ______ the country side.

  1. in

  2. on

  3. at

  4. to


Correct Option: B

Directions: Fill in the blank with the appropriate preposition.

Shilpi was very fond of jogging ____ the morning.

  1. of

  2. at

  3. in

  4. on


Correct Option: C

Directions: Fill in the blank with the appropriate preposition.

The old man had been waiting for Mihir ______ morning but he did not turn up.

  1. for

  2. since

  3. in

  4. on


Correct Option: B

Directions: Fill in the blank with the appropriate preposition.

The opening ceremony of the occasion was held ______ the office.

  1. of

  2. at

  3. in

  4. on


Correct Option: B

Directions: Fill in the blank with the appropriate preposition.

The weather ______ April is very hot in Kolkata.

  1. throughout

  2. before

  3. in

  4. no preposition


Correct Option: C

Directions: Fill in the blank with the appropriate preposition.

Rohan will not be returning until _____ supper.

  1. after

  2. before

  3. in

  4. no preposition


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The statement has negative connotations. 'Until supper' would have positive connotation, and should preferably be rephrased as '...... will come back by supper'. For 'no preposition' to be right, we have to change 'supper' to 'supper time' to convey that he will not be retuning until then. Negative connotation is very well conveyed by 'after supper'.

Directions: Fill in the blank with the appropriate preposition.

His father expired 10 years _______.

  1. during

  2. ago

  3. in

  4. no preposition


Correct Option: B

Directions: Fill in the blank with the appropriate preposition.

I got the sad news of his father’s demise ________ I was in Ooty, for a vacation.

  1. that

  2. while

  3. over

  4. no preposition


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

While is used to show the occurrence of two actions at the same time (showing an analogous or corresponding action).

Directions: Fill in the blank with the appropriate preposition.

I promised my friends that I will be there with them ____ Dussera.

  1. during

  2. on

  3. in

  4. no preposition


Correct Option: B

Directions: Fill in the blank with the appropriate preposition.

The Second World War took place ______ 1939 to 1945.

  1. from

  2. to

  3. in

  4. no preposition


Correct Option: A

Directions: Fill in the blank with the appropriate preposition.

The boss ordered the employees to complete the assignment _____ Sunday.

  1. by

  2. on

  3. within

  4. no preposition.


Correct Option: A

Directions: Fill in the blank with the appropriate preposition.

_____ the evening, we were surprised to see the policemen in our office.

  1. During

  2. At

  3. In

  4. No preposition


Correct Option: C

Directions: Fill in the blank with the appropriate preposition.

Sachin will be coming to meet us _____ July.

  1. during

  2. while

  3. in

  4. no preposition


Correct Option: C

Directions: Fill in the blank with the appropriate preposition.

He took a leave of one week but was away from the office _____ more than a week.

  1. during

  2. while

  3. for

  4. no preposition


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

For is used to indicate amount, extent, or duration: for a week, for two hours.

Directions: Fill in the blank with the appropriate preposition.

There was a lot of confusion in the conference room _______ the discussion.

  1. during

  2. while

  3. in

  4. no preposition


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

During - at some time or point in the course of: It was proposed during the meeting.

Directions: Fill in the blank with the appropriate preposition.

Prospero was residing alone ______ the island with his daughter Miranda.

  1. in

  2. with

  3. at

  4. on


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

As he was residing on the surface of the island 'on' is the correct answer.

Directions: Fill in the blank with the appropriate preposition.

The child banged ______ the table and hurt himself.

  1. against

  2. at

  3. after

  4. No preposition


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Banged against means collided with

Directions: Fill in the blank with the appropriate preposition.

She asked her friends _____ meet her at the temple, but she herself failed to reach there.

  1. about

  2. of

  3. to

  4. No preposition


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Preposition to is used for expressing motion or direction toward a point, person, place, or thing approached and reached.

Directions: Fill in the blank with the appropriate preposition.

Vinita on the occasion of Diwali wanted to dispose _______ unwanted items.

  1. in

  2. of

  3. after

  4. No preposition required


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

 'Of' is the correct preposition.

Directions: Fill in the blank with the appropriate preposition.

The doctor was ______ to leave his chamber when an emergency case came up.

  1. about

  2. of

  3. after

  4. No preposition required


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

About to leave means almost ready to leave.

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