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English Grammar-Prepositions

Description: English Grammar Prepositions Test - Check Your English Preposition and Prepositional Phrases Uses in English Speaking and Literature
Number of Questions: 25
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Directions: Use the appropriate preposition to fill up the blank.

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 plans, ideas or proposals.

Directions: Use the appropriate preposition to fill up the blank.

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 takes preposition 'to'

Directions: Use the appropriate preposition to fill up the blank.

Leela's aunt is suspicious _____ her relatives.

  1. to

  2. with

  3. on

  4. of

  5. by


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Pharasal usage. 'Suspicious of something' means 'to be doubtful about something'.

Directions: Use the appropriate preposition to fill up the blank.

Radha is proficient _______ Physics.

  1. in

  2. with

  3. on

  4. of

  5. by


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Case of phrasal usage. 'Proficient in' means highly competent; skilled; adept in something.

Directions: Use the appropriate preposition to fill up the blank.

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: Use the appropriate preposition to fill up the blank.

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: Use the appropriate preposition to fill up the blank.

He is angry _____ her going away.

  1. to

  2. with

  3. at

  4. of

  5. by


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

We get angry at something, but angry with somebody.

Directions: Use the appropriate preposition to fill up the blank.

Hema is very prompt _____ doing her home work.

  1. in

  2. with

  3. on

  4. of

  5. by


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Case of phrsal preposition. 'Prompt in' means quick to act or to do what is required; ready, punctual, etc. 

Directions: Use the appropriate preposition to fill up the blank.

Nandi 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: Use the appropriate preposition to fill up the blank.

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: Use the appropriate preposition to fill up the blank.

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 advises, wee use the phrase 'go to doctor'.

Directions: Use the appropriate preposition to fill up the blank.

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' ios the correfct usage as it means 'to remain with someone or something; to be vested with someone or something'.

Directions: Use the appropriate preposition to fill up the blank.

She is weak _____ Mathematics.

  1. in

  2. with

  3. at

  4. of

  5. by


Correct Option: A
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: Use the appropriate preposition to fill up the blank.

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 measures your self-worth.

Directions: Use the appropriate preposition to fill up the blank.

We must be sincere ________ everything we do.

  1. in

  2. with

  3. on

  4. of

  5. by


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

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

Directions: Use the appropriate preposition to fill up the blank.

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: Use the appropriate preposition to fill up the blank.

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: Use the appropriate preposition to fill up the blank.

Govind is involved ______ difficulties.

  1. to

  2. in

  3. on

  4. of

  5. by


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

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

Directions: Use the appropriate preposition to fill up the blank.

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: Use the appropriate preposition to fill up the blank.

I am not envious ________ his success.

  1. to

  2. with

  3. on

  4. of


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

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

Directions: Use the appropriate preposition to fill up the blank.

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: Use the appropriate preposition to fill up the blank.

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: Use the appropriate preposition to fill up the blank.

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: Use the appropriate preposition to fill up the blank.

We should aim ______ excellence.

  1. to

  2. with

  3. at

  4. of

  5. by


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

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

Directions: Use the appropriate preposition to fill up the blank.

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).

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