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English Preposition Test

Description: ENGLISH GRAMMAR
Number of Questions: 25
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Directions: Select the correct option from the given choices to fill in the blank in the following sentence.

A good judge never jumps ______ the conclusion without proper investigation.

  1. at

  2. on

  3. to

  4. off

  5. from


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Phrasal usage. 'Jump to' means to make a hasty judgment. 'Jump at' means to accept something hastily and eagerly. But in this sentence 'jump to' seems to be more promising. 'Jump on' means to scold.

Directions: Select the correct option from the given choices to fill in the blank in the following sentence.

It is dangerous to intrude _______ the enemy's camp.

  1. into

  2. upon

  3. in

  4. to


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Phrasal usage. Intrude shows a sort of physical movement, and for movements in space we use preposition 'into'.

Directions: Select the correct option from the given choices to fill in the blank in the following sentence.

She was anxious _____ the safety of her son.

  1. at

  2. with

  3. about

  4. of

  5. from


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Phrasal usage. 'Anxious about' means to be worried about someone or something.

Directions: Select the correct option from the given choices to fill in the blank in the following sentence.

He was advised to abstain _____ all alcoholic drinks.

  1. at

  2. with

  3. about

  4. off

  5. from


Correct Option: E
Explanation:

Phrasal usage. 'Abstain from something' means to hold oneself back from doing something; voluntarily do without; refrain.

Directions: Select the correct option from the given choices to fill in the blank in the following sentence.

It is not always easy to sympathize ______ an unfortunate man.

  1. at

  2. with

  3. about

  4. of

  5. from


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Phrasal usage. 'Sympathize with' means to feel or express compassion or sympathy towards someone. 'Sympathy for' is the other phrasal usage which means to share or understand the sentiments or ideasof someone.

Directions: Select the correct option from the given choices to fill in the blank in the following sentence.

Take this medicine to get rid _____ the cold.

  1. at

  2. with

  3. by

  4. of

  5. from


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Phrasal usage. 'To get rid of something' means to wipe out the effect of something.

Directions: Select the correct option from the given choices to fill in the blank in the following sentence.

He had to repent _______ what he had done.

  1. in

  2. on

  3. by

  4. to

  5. for


Correct Option: E
Explanation:

Phrasal usage. 'Repent for' means to feel remorse, contrition, or self-reproach for what one has done or failed to do.

Directions: Select the correct option from the given choices to fill in the blank in the following sentence.

Meera has invested a lot of money _______ farming.

  1. in

  2. on

  3. by

  4. to

  5. for


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

We invest money in a business, but we invest money for some goal or to attain some objective.

Directions: Select the correct option from the given choices to fill in the blank in the following sentence.

His voice reverberated ______ the walls of the castle.

  1. at

  2. to

  3. by

  4. of

  5. from


Correct Option: E
Explanation:

Phrasal usage. 'Reverberate from' means to get reflected or deflected.

Directions: Select the correct option from the given choices to fill in the blank in the following sentence.

Very often we do not get what we wish ______.

  1. in

  2. on

  3. by

  4. to

  5. for


Correct Option: E
Explanation:

Phrasal usage. 'TO wish for something' means to have a longing for; want; desire; crave for something.  

Directions: Select the correct option from the given choices to fill in the blank in the following sentence.

The students were tensed _______ expectancy.

  1. in

  2. on

  3. by

  4. to

  5. for


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

'Tensed to expectancy' means to remain worried about the results.

Directions: Select the correct option from the given choices to fill in the blank in the following sentence.

There is no exception ______ this rule.

  1. in

  2. on

  3. by

  4. to

  5. for


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Phrasal usage. 'No exception to' means having nothing excluded from or not in conformance with a general rule, principle, class, etc.

Directions: Select the correct option from the given choices to fill in the blank in the following sentence.

Your conduct smacks ______ recklessness.

  1. at

  2. in

  3. to

  4. of

  5. from


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

'Smacks of something' means smell like something.

Directions: Select the correct option from the given choices to fill in the blank in the following sentence.

I was disappointed _____ not finding the doctor in his seat.

  1. at

  2. with

  3. by

  4. of

  5. from


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Phrasal usage. 'Disappointed at something' means becoming sad because of someone or something.

Directions: Select the correct option from the given choices to fill in the blank in the following sentence.

Let this be an example ______ the trouble makers.

  1. in

  2. on

  3. by

  4. to

  5. for


Correct Option: E
Explanation:

Though 'lesson to' is also a correct usage, but the preferred and more correct usage is 'lesson for', as trouble makers are persons and to refer to persons we prefer preposition 'for'.

Directions: Select the correct option from the given choices to fill in the blank in the following sentence.

The insects are great nuisance _____ us.

  1. in

  2. on

  3. by

  4. to

  5. for


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Phrasal usage. 'Nuisance to' means a thing or condition causing danger or annoyance either to a limited number of persons.

Directions: Select the correct option from the given choices to fill in the blank in the following sentence.

The peasant refused to bow ______ his master.

  1. at

  2. on

  3. by

  4. to

  5. before


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Phrasal usage. 'To bow to someone' means to yield to someone's demands; to agree to do something that someone has requested. 'To bow before someone' means to bend or curtsy in respect to someone or something.

Directions: Select the correct option from the given choices to fill in the blank in the following sentence.

She could not dissociate herself ______ what she said earlier.

  1. at

  2. with

  3. about

  4. of

  5. from


Correct Option: E
Explanation:

Some words like separate, depart, dissociate, etc take preposition 'from'.

Directions: Select the correct option from the given choices to fill in the blank in the following sentence.

I was astonished _______ the sad news.

  1. at

  2. with

  3. by

  4. of

  5. from


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Phrasal usage. 'Astonished at something' means to fill with sudden wonder or great surprise.  

Directions: Select the correct option from the given choices to fill in the blank in the following sentence.

We must keep _______ something for the rainy day.

  1. in

  2. up

  3. at

  4. to

  5. for


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Phrasal usage. 'To keep in something' means to preserve or hold back something for later use. 'Keep to' means to persevere in something. 'Keep at' means to continue doing, practicing, etc.

 

Directions: Select the correct option from the given choices to fill in the blank in the following sentence.

The thunder was accompanied ______ heavy rains.

  1. at

  2. with

  3. by

  4. of

  5. from


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

We use preposition 'with' for non-persons or associates, and 'by' is used for persons. 'Heavy rains' are non-person associates, thus, 'with' is used.

Directions: Select the correct option from the given choices to fill in the blank in the following sentence.

Keep clear ______ of wicked boys.

  1. at

  2. with

  3. about

  4. of

  5. from


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Phrasal usage. 'To keep clear of something or someone' means to remain away from something or someone.

Directions: Select the correct option from the given choices to fill in the blank in the following sentence.

Exercise is beneficial ______ health.

  1. at

  2. with

  3. for

  4. to

  5. from


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

We use preposition 'for' for people, and preposition 'to' to refer to their belongingness. Eg: Smoking is injurious 'for' you, but 'to' your health.

Directions: Select the correct option from the given choices to fill in the blank in the following sentence.

The soldiers rebelled ________ their new captain.

  1. at

  2. with

  3. to

  4. of

  5. from


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Phrasal usage. 'To rebel at' means to resist and defy someone or something.

Directions: Select the correct option from the given choices to fill in the blank in the following sentence.

The man robbed me ______ my possessions.

  1. in

  2. on

  3. by

  4. of

  5. for


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Phrasal usage. 'Robed of' means to deprive someone of something, not necessarily by theft.

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