o Arrive: Use at for small

places and in for larger areas.

PREPOSITIONS WITH PYQ ▪ Examples:
▪ They arrived
in India in
March.
A Preposition is a word or a group of words ▪ I arrived at
used before a noun or pronoun to show its Patel Bridge.
relationship with another word in the o Get to: Implies reaching a
sentence, indicating aspects like direction, destination.
place, source, method, etc. It establishes a o Home:
connection between different elements of a ▪ Without preposition:
sentence. They went home by
bus.
Key Functions of Prepositions: ▪ With preposition: She
returned to her home
1. Joining a noun to another noun: late.
o Example: Sheena was in the
kitchen. (B) Above and Over
▪ Here, "in" connects
the nouns "Sheena" 1. Both above and over imply higher
and "kitchen." than.
2. Linking a noun to a verb: o Example: The sun is above
o Example: She slipped off the the horizon.
stairs. 2. Additional meanings of over:
▪ Here, "off" connects o Covering or across:
the verb "slipped" ▪ Example: We put a
with the noun "stairs." sheet over his body.
3. Connecting a noun to an adjective: o Across or throughout a
o Example: We are proud of region:
our country. ▪ Example: He has
▪ Here, "of" links the friends all over the
adjective "proud" to world.
the noun "country."
(C) Under, Below, Beneath
Prepositions Before Particular
1. Under and Below: Both imply lower
Words:
than, but:
o Under suggests contact.
(A) Travel and Movement
▪ Example: She kept
money under the bed.
1. Common Prepositions Used: from,
o Below indicates separation or
to, at, in, by, on, into, onto, off, out,
space between surfaces.
out of
▪ Example: They live
o Example: We travel daily
below us.
from Meerut to Delhi.
2. Under for rank:
2. Arrive, Get, Reach:
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o Example: He is under me. 2. At the End: Refers to the literal

(Indicates hierarchy.) conclusion of something.
o Below cannot be used in this o Example: At the end, there
context. may be an index.
3. Beneath: Used in abstract contexts. 3. In the Beginning/At First: Refers to
o Example: He thought it the early stages of something, often
beneath him to do such a indicating a change later.
task. (Meaning unworthy.) o Example: In the beginning,
we used hand tools; later, we
(D) Time and Date had machines.
4. In the End/At Last: Indicates
• Prepositions Used: at, on, by, in eventual or final results after some
o Examples: time.
▪ At dusk, at noon, at o Example: At first, he opposed
midnight, at sixteen marriage, but in the end, he
(the age) gave his consent.
▪ We left on the evening 5. In, On, At the Back of:
of the sixth at 5:30 o At the back of: Refers to the
PM. area behind something.
▪ We left in the evening. ▪ Example: What is
there at the back of
(E) On Time, In Time, In Good Time the table?
o At the back of: Refers to the
1. On Time: Indicates punctuality, last section or pages.
neither early nor late. ▪ Example: There is a
o Example: The train is glossary at the back
running on time. of the book.
2. In Time: Means not late or arriving o On the back of: Indicates a
just before it’s too late. part or area of an object.
o Example: Passengers should ▪ Example: There is a
be in time for their train. room on the back of
3. In Good Time: Arriving with a the house.
comfortable margin before the o In the back: Refers to the
scheduled time. interior back area.
o Example: I arrived at the ▪ Example: He was
theatre in good time. stabbed in the back.

(F) At the Beginning/End, In the

Beginning/End, At First, At Last
(G) By, Before
1. At the Beginning: Refers to the
literal start of something. 1. By: Refers to a deadline or not later
o Example: At the beginning of than a specific time/date.
a book, there is a foreword. o Examples:

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▪ Please be at home by Correct: What are you

8:00 PM. waiting for?
▪ By the end of this
year, my study will
have finished.
2. Before: Refers to any time earlier (B) When the Object is the Relative
than a specific point in time. Pronoun 'That'
o Example: He arrived before
the meeting started. When the object of the preposition is the
relative pronoun that, the preposition is
Rules of Preposition placed after the verb.

Rule I: Placement of Prepositions • Examples:

o Incorrect: This is the book
A preposition is generally placed before its for that I have been looking.
object, but exceptions occur in the following Correct: This is the book
cases: that I have been looking for.
o Incorrect: This is the picture
of that she always talks.
Correct: This is the picture
(A) When the Object is an Interrogative that she always talks of.
Pronoun

The preposition is placed at the end of the

sentence instead of before the interrogative (C) When an Infinitive Qualifies a Noun
pronoun.
If an infinitive (to + verb) qualifies a noun
• Examples: and requires a preposition, the preposition is
o Incorrect: To whom are you placed after the infinitive.
talking?
Correct: Who are you • Examples:
talking to? / Whom are you o Incorrect: It is not a safe
talking to? place to live.
o Incorrect: About what are Correct: It is not a safe place
you talking? to live in.
Correct: What are you o Incorrect: He gave me a pen
talking about? to write.
o Incorrect: For what are you Correct: He gave me a pen
looking? to write with.
Correct: What are you o Correct: He gave me money
looking for? to spend.
o Incorrect: For what are you
waiting? Rules of Preposition

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Rule II: Preposition Placement with (B) Omission of ‘to’ with Verbs of
Specific Verbs Communication

With verbs like advise, tell, ask, beg,

command, encourage, request, inform,
(A) No Preposition After Certain Verbs in order, urge, the preposition 'to' is omitted
Active Voice before the object.

The following verbs do not require a • Examples:

preposition when used in active voice: o Incorrect: I advised to him
Stress, emphasise, discuss, investigate, to go.
comprise, accompany, consider, violate, Correct: I advised him to go.
demand, resemble, pervade, precede, o Incorrect: I informed to the
succeed, reach, resign, attack, invade, resist, police of the accident.
enter, eschew, befall, order, direct, join, Correct: I informed the
sign, affect, ensure, board, describe, await, police of the accident.
lack, regret, concern. o Correct: I enquired of him.

• Examples:
o Incorrect: The police are
investigating into the case. Rule III: Preposition Usage with Respect
Correct: The police are to Object
investigating the case.
o Incorrect: The teacher
emphasised on the need for
discipline. (A) Omission of Preposition Before
Correct: The teacher Indirect Object
emphasised the need for
discipline. For verbs like bring, give, lend, promise,
o Incorrect: I shall discuss leave, sell, buy, show, take, fetch, tell, hand,
about the problem with you. send, sing, read, cost, play, find, get, ask,
Correct: I shall discuss the offer, the preposition is often omitted before
problem with you. the indirect object.
o Incorrect: Soni resembles
with her mother. • Examples:
Correct: Soni resembles her o I shall fetch you books from
mother. the market.
o Incorrect: India has never Or
attacked on any country. I shall fetch books for you
Correct: India has never from the market.
attacked any country. o Her father left him large
property.
Or

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Her father left large property ▪ The teacher explained

to him. the meaning of the
o Will you sing me a song? poem to us.
Or o Recommend/Suggest/Propose
Will you sing a song for me? something to others.
▪ He recommended this
book to his students.
o Compensate someone for
(B) Placement of Proper Object with something.
Specific Verbs ▪ I shall compensate
you for the loss.
Verbs like provide, supply, furnish, entrust,
present require specific prepositions: Rule IV: Special Notes on
Prepositions
• Examples:
o Incorrect: I provided him
money.
Correct: I provided him with (A) Use of ‘Than’ and ‘But’ as
money. Prepositions
Or
I provided money to him. Although typically conjunctions, than and
but can function as prepositions in certain
contexts.

(C) Proper Usage with Verbs • Examples:

o I did not see any other person
Some verbs require specific prepositions to than your brother.
connect with their objects: o I did not see anybody else but
your brother.
• Rules and Examples:
o Rob a person of something.
▪ He robbed the old
woman of all her (B) Use of ‘A’ as a Preposition
ornaments.
o Fine someone (amount). The preposition a is used in a weakened
▪ The teacher fined him form of in to indicate rate or frequency.
ten rupees.
o Inform someone of • Examples:
something. o He earns fifty rupees a day.
▪ We informed the o She visits me once a month.
police of the accident.
o Explain something to a
person.
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• Between (F) Use of ‘Since’

o Used for two persons or
things. • As a Preposition
o Also applies to more than Refers to a specific point in the past
two when referring to choice continuing to the present.
or specific distinction. o Examples:
• Among ▪ I have not met him
o Used for more than two since last month.
persons or things without ▪ She has been doing
specifying choice. homework since
• Examples: morning.
o The two brothers divided the • As a Conjunction
property between themselves. Links a time clause to another action
o The two brothers and their or time period.
sisters divided the property o Examples:
among themselves. ▪ It is ten years since I
o Between the students in the saw him.
class, which is the best? ▪ I have not met him
since he came back.
• As an Adverb
Denotes from a past point to now or
(D) Beside and Besides long before now.
o Examples:
• Beside: Means by the side of. ▪ She went to the USA
• Besides: Means in addition to. in 2003, and I have
• Examples: not seen her since.
o Besides studying, he is also ▪ It was indeed a shock,
working somewhere. but she has since
o She sat beside him at the recovered from it.
party.
(G) Use of ‘For’

• Indicates an indefinite time or a

(E) By and With specific duration.
• Commonly used with time
• By: Refers to the doer of an action. expressions.
• With: Refers to the instrument used • Examples:
to perform the action. o I shall go to Delhi for two
• Examples: weeks.
o He struck the dog with a o He stayed with me for two
stick. hours daily.
o A dog was struck by him. o She has been sleeping for two
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o She has been in Delhi for one (K) In vs. Into

week.
• In: Indicates position or a state of
being.
• Into: Indicates movement or
(H) From vs. Between entrance.
• Examples:
• From: Often paired with to, till, or o The students are in the
until. classroom.
• Between: Paired with and. o The students came into the
• Examples: classroom.
o He works in the office from
ten to five.
o The reception will be held
between 5 p.m. and 9 p.m. (L) On vs. Upon

• On: Indicates position or rest.

• Upon: Indicates movement or action
(I) Before vs. Ago directed to a surface.
• Examples:
• Before: Refers to a preceding action o The book is on the table.
or can substitute ago in certain o He threw the book upon the
contexts. table.
• Ago: Refers to a specific point in the
past relative to now.
• Examples:
o She left India two days ago. (M) Within vs. In vs. On (in reference to
o She had left India before she time)
was married.
• Within: Implies before the end of a
time period.
• In: Implies at the end of a time
(J) In vs. At period.
• On: Refers to punctuality or a fixed
• In: Used for towns, cities, and schedule.
countries in a general or wider sense. • Examples:
• At: Used for specific locations or o He will return in ten minutes.
smaller places within a town or city. o He will return within ten
• Examples: minutes.
o He lives in Delhi. o The train is running on time.
o He lives at Rohini in Delhi.

(N) Till vs. To (Up to)

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• Till: Refers to a specific point in o Both younger and

time.
• To/Up to: Refers to a specific place
taller appropriately use
or distance. than.
• Examples:
o He studied till 11 p.m.
o I went up to Rani Bagh.

Rule V: Use of
Appropriate Prepositions
with Multiple Adjectives
When two adjectives or descriptive words
require different prepositions, ensure the
correct preposition is used with each word
individually.
JKSSB PYQ
Q1. Mohan killed the dog
____ a stick
Examples and A. By
Explanations B. With
1. Incorrect: He is senior and older
C. From
than I. D. Along
Correct: He is senior to and older
than I.
Correct Answer: B
o Senior takes to, while Explanation: The tool used
older takes than. by Mohan to kill the dog
2. Incorrect: His dress is different was a stick. The correct
and cheaper than mine.
Correct: His dress is different preposition is "with."
from and cheaper than mine.
o Different takes from, Q2. Choose the correct
while cheaper takes preposition to complete the
than. sentence: The dog sat ____
3. Correct: She is younger and taller
than her sister. the tree.

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A. besides victims of sexual abuse is a

B. through crime ______________
C. beneath POSCO Act and Indian
D. beyond Penal Code.
Correct Answer: C A. Under
Explanation: The correct B. Below
preposition is "beneath," C. During
indicating the position of D. For
the dog under the tree. Correct Answer: A
Explanation: The correct
Q3. Fill in the blanks with preposition is "under," as it
suitable preposition: The refers to the law under
officials have failed which a crime is defined.
________ solve the sand
extraction issue in their Q5. Fill in the blanks with
district. suitable preposition: Sachin
A. for identified two young spin
B. to bowlers as future prospects
C. in __________ India.
D. on A. through
Correct Answer: B B. for
Explanation: The C. since
appropriate preposition is D. over
"to" in the context of Correct Answer: B
failure to complete an Explanation: "For" is used
action. to indicate the region or
context where the prospects
Q4. Fill in the blanks with are recognized.
suitable preposition:
Revealing the identity of the

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Q6. Fill in the blanks with Q8. Choose the correct

suitable preposition: Rishi preposition: It is dangerous
has been struggling to enter __________the
__________ injuries since enemy’s camp.
2016. A. in
A. for B. on
B. With C. by
C. To D. into
D. Under Correct Answer: D
Correct Answer: B Explanation: "Into"
Explanation: "With" is the indicates movement
correct preposition when towards the inside of
referring to struggling with something, making it the
a condition or situation. appropriate preposition
here.
Q7. Choose the correct
preposition: Take this Q9. Fill in the blank with
medicine and you will get the correct preposition: My
rid ________the bad cold. cousin has invested a lot of
A. of money __________farming.
B. over A. in
C. at B. for
D. from C. on
Correct Answer: A D. into
Explanation: "Of" is the Correct Answer: A
correct preposition used to Explanation: "In" is used
indicate removal or to indicate investment in a
elimination. particular area or activity.

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Q10. Fill in the blank with A. On

the correct preposition: He B. To
was vexed _____Sohan for C. For
his behavior. D. With
A. at Correct Answer: D
B. to Explanation: "With" is the
C. upon correct preposition when
D. with referring to a judge's ability
Correct Answer: D to handle or arrive at a
Explanation: "With" is the conclusion.
correct preposition to show
annoyance with someone. Q13. Choose the correct
preposition: I do not agree
Q11. Fill in the blank with _____you on this point.
the correct preposition: A. To
Give an example pertinent B. In
_____the case. C. At
A. on D. With
B. to Correct Answer: D
C. for Explanation: "With" is
D. with used to indicate
Correct Answer: B disagreement with
Explanation: "To" is used someone.
to indicate relevance or
connection to something. Q14. Choose the correct
preposition: The candidates
Q12. Choose the correct were tense
preposition: A good judge _____expectancy.
never gropes _____ the A. With
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C. From D. Order
D. On Correct Answer: C
Correct Answer: A Explanation: "With" is
Explanation: "With" is used to show the
used to indicate the feeling relationship between the
of being tense due to an reward and the work done.
emotion or situation.
Q17. Fill in the blank with
Q15. Choose the correct the correct preposition:
preposition: After having Ramesh's mind was attuned
tea, he settled himself _____ _____music.
his armchair. A. To
A. Into B. On
B. Over C. At
C. To D. With
D. On Correct Answer: A
Correct Answer: A Explanation: "To"
Explanation: "Into" is used indicates the direction or
to indicate movement focus of Ramesh's mind
towards or placing oneself towards music.
inside something.
Q18. Fill in the blank with
Q16. Fill in the blank with the correct preposition: He
the correct preposition: The had to repent _____what he
reward was not had done.
commensurate _____the A. Of
work done by us. B. Over
A. On C. For
B. For D. At
C. With Correct Answer: C

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Explanation: "For" is used D. over

to indicate regret about an Correct Answer: B
action or event. Explanation: "At" is used
to denote a position or role
Q19. Fill in the blanks with in a sequence, such number
suitable preposition from three in this case.
the given alternatives:
Three successive regimes in Q21. Fill in the blanks with
UP have focused extensively suitable preposition from
_____________ building the given alternatives: The
expressways. tables were lined up
A. along ______________ the wall.
B. to A. of
C. on B. since
D. above C. about
Correct Answer: C D. along
Explanation: "On" Correct Answer: D
indicates the area of focus Explanation: "Along" is
or attention. used to show the position of
the tables beside or next to
Q20. Fill in the blanks with the wall.
suitable preposition from
the given alternatives: Q22. Fill in the blanks with
England skipper Joe Root suitable preposition from
is excited to bat __________ the given alternatives: The
number three in the Ashes present government is
cricket series. racing ___________ time to
A. on complete the Bundelkhand
B. at Expressway before the 2022
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A. among A. at
B. on behalf of B. through
C. against C. by
D. for D. on
Correct Answer: C Correct Answer: C
Explanation: "Against" is Explanation: "By" is used
used to indicate opposition to refer to time according to
to or competition with a device or source.
something, in this case,
time. Q25. Fill in the blanks with
suitable preposition from
Q23. Fill in the blanks with the given alternatives: She
suitable preposition from feels a lot more confident
the given alternatives: She ___________ herself.
has been absent __________ A. since
Monday. B. to
A. for C. above
B. since D. over
C. above Correct Answer: B
D. over Explanation: "To" is used
Correct Answer: B here to express confidence
Explanation: "Since" is in one's own ability or self.
used to indicate the start of
a time period. Q26. Fill in the blanks with
a suitable preposition from
Q24. Fill in the blanks with the given alternatives: The
suitable preposition from chief guest asked the
the given alternatives: teachers to tie a ribbon
What is the time ________ ____________ the gift box.
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B. between drama.
C. beyond A. for
D. since B. on
Correct Answer: A C. during
Explanation: "Around" is D. since
the correct preposition to Correct Answer: C
show the placement of the Explanation: "During"
ribbon surrounding the gift indicates the time frame in
box. which the action occurred.
Q27. Fill in the blanks with Q29. Fill in the blanks with
a suitable preposition from suitable preposition from
the given alternatives: I am the given alternatives: The
going to receive the first rain has been continuous
prize ____________ the _________ this afternoon.
Annual day function. A. against
A. to B. at
B. for C. over
C. in D. since
D. from Correct Answer: D
Correct Answer: C Explanation: "Since" is
Explanation: "In" is used used to indicate the start of
to indicate an event or a continuous period of time.
situation during which Q30. Fill in the blanks with suitable
something occurs. preposition from the given alternatives:
India won the match _____________
Q28. Fill in the blanks with Australia.
A. to
suitable preposition from B. from
the given alternatives: I fell C. against
D. with
asleep ____________ the Correct Answer: C

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Explanation: "Against" is used to indicate Q4. __________________ an engineer, he is

opposition in a competitive context. a novelist
A. Besides
Q1. Fate smiles ____those who untiringly B. Across
grapple with stark realities of life C. Beside
A. with D. Against
B. over Correct Answer: A
C. on Explanation: "Besides" is the correct
D. round preposition here, meaning in addition to
Correct Answer: C being an engineer, he is also a novelist.
Explanation: "On" is the correct preposition
to indicate fate's favor towards those who Q35. Fill in the blank with the most
struggle with life's challenges. appropriate option:
This change is responsible for a recent
______ the number of cases of cancer in this
age group.
Q2. The International Union ________ the (a) rise at
Conservation of Nature identifies the (b) rise in
endangered species every year (c) rise of
A. for (d) rise to
B. over Correct Answer: (b)
C. from Explanation: "Rise in" is the correct
D. at preposition combination used when referring
Correct Answer: A to an increase in something, such as the
Explanation: "For" is used to indicate the number of cases of cancer.
purpose or focus of an organization, in this
case, the purpose of the International Union
for the Conservation of Nature.
Q36. Select the most appropriate option to
fill in the blank:
I will be joining the office ______ a week's
Q3. The way to a man's heart is __________ time.
his stomach. (a) in
A. along (b) at
B. for (c) during
C. through (d) by
D. after Correct Answer: (a)
Correct Answer: C Explanation: "In" is used here to indicate a
Explanation: "Through" is the correct time period (a week's time) in which
preposition, as it suggests that the way to a something will happen.
man's heart is via the stomach, indicating the
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Q37. Select the most appropriate option to Q40. Select the most appropriate option to
fill in the blank: fill in the blank:
He fell ______ the swing in the garden. The increasing concerns about climate
(a) along change point to the need for enhanced
(b) below efforts towards ______ sustained growth.
(c) off (a) achieved
(d) away (b) achieve
Correct Answer: (c) (c) achieving
Explanation: "Fall off" is the correct (d) to achieve
expression, meaning to fall suddenly or Correct Answer: (c)
heavily, especially from a height like a Explanation: "Achieving" is the correct
swing. form, as prepositions like "towards" are
followed by the gerund form (verb + ing).

Q38. Select the most appropriate option to

fill in the blanks: Q41. Select the most appropriate option to
______ this time next week, I will be fill in the blank:
______ Mumbai. Tickets for the event are available ______
(a) By; in the door; there is no advance booking.
(b) In; in (a) at
(c) On; at (b) in
(d) At; from (c) of
Correct Answer: (a) (d) to
Explanation: "By this time" refers to a point Correct Answer: (a)
in time, and "in Mumbai" is correct for Explanation: "At" is used to specify the
indicating location. location where tickets are available, i.e., at
the door.

Q39. Select the most appropriate option to

fill in the blank: Q42. Select the most appropriate option to
I organised my dressing table by putting all fill in the blank:
the rubber bands ______ the drawer. Many people like playing cricket, but
(a) for ______ my opinion, it is too chaotic.
(b) in (a) in
(c) on (b) from
(d) at (c) for
Correct Answer: (b) (d) with
Explanation: "In" is the correct preposition Correct Answer: (a)
as it indicates the contents being placed Explanation: "In my opinion" is the correct
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Q43. Select the most appropriate option to Vivek has a strong resemblance _________
fill in the blank: his grandfather.
He admonished his listeners ______ their (a) about
wicked ways. (b) to
(a) changes (c) with
(b) changed (d) from
(c) to change Correct Answer: (b)
(d) change Explanation: "Resemblance to" is the correct
Correct Answer: (c) expression to indicate similarity.
Explanation: "Admonish somebody to do
something" is the correct structure, hence
"to change" fits here.
Q47. Fill in the blank with the most
appropriate word:
Eggs are sold ______ the dozen.
Q44. Select the most appropriate option to (a) by
fill in the blank: (b) in
The artists will arrive ______ an hour. (c) to
(a) between (d) at
(b) along Correct Answer: (a)
(c) within Explanation: "By the dozen" is the correct
(d) before phrase used to describe the selling quantity.
Correct Answer: (c)
Explanation: "Within" is used to indicate the Q48. Select the most appropriate words to
arrival happening before the end of the hour. fill in the blanks.
Today computer viruses spread ______ a
dizzying speed ______ way of file
downloads.
Q45. Select the most appropriate option to (a) by; by
fill in the blank: (b) at; from
You really need ______ some guidance in (c) at; by
Chemistry. (d) in; from
(a) take
(b) taking Ans. (c) : In the above sentence, 'At and by'
(c) to take would be appropriate. The preposition 'by' is
(d) to be taking used to indicate the means of achieving
Correct Answer: (c) something, and 'at' is used to express a
Explanation: "Need to take" is the correct particular state or condition.
structure when expressing necessity. Correct sentence- Today computer viruses
spread at a dizzying speed by way of file
downloads.

Q46. Select the most appropriate option to Q49. Select the most appropriate word to fill
fill in the blank: in the blank.

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We respect you but we don’t agree ______ (b) Besides

your ideas. (c) Between
(a) to (d) Apart
(b) for
(c) by Ans. (b) : 'Besides' implies addition, making
(d) with it appropriate for this sentence.
Correct sentence- Besides Sunny, two others
Ans. (d) : In the above sentence, 'with' have qualified for the final round of the
preposition would be appropriate with agree. quiz.
Correct sentence- We respect you but we
don't agree with your ideas. Q53. Fill in the blank with the most
appropriate word.
Q50. Fill in the blank with the most She has inherited her fondness ______
appropriate word. tennis from her parents.
It is not easy to distinguish a loyal friend (a) to
______ a flatterer. (b) at
(a) among (c) for
(b) between (d) by
(c) and
(d) from Ans. (c) : 'For' is the correct preposition used
with 'fondness'.
Ans. (d) : The preposition 'from' is Correct sentence- She has inherited her
appropriate with 'distinguish' in this context. fondness for tennis from her parents.
Correct sentence- It is not easy to
distinguish a loyal friend from a flatterer. Q54. Fill in the blank with the most
appropriate word.
Q51. Fill in the blank with the most He was born in a business family and has a
appropriate word. natural aptitude ______ business.
The fan was directly ______ my head. (a) on
(a) on (b) at
(b) over (c) for
(c) at (d) to
(d) below
Ans. (c) : 'For' is the appropriate preposition
Ans. (b) : The preposition 'over' is used to used with 'aptitude'.
express something situated above. Correct sentence- He was born in a business
Correct sentence- The fan was directly over family and has a natural aptitude for
my head. business.

Q52. Fill in the blank with the most Q55. Select the most appropriate word to fill
appropriate word. in the blank.
______ Sunny, two others have qualified for The boy was leaning against the pillar_____
the final round of the quiz. his hands _____ his pockets.
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(b) with; in body, mind and emotions for their own

(c) for; into wellbeing, work ______ the wellbeing of
(d) for; in others.
(a) within
Ans. (b) : 'With' and 'in' are the correct (b) into
prepositions in this sentence. (c) forwards
Correct sentence- The boy was leaning (d) towards
against the pillar with his hands in his
pockets. Ans. (d) : 'Towards' indicates direction,
making it the appropriate preposition.
Q56. Select the most appropriate option to Correct sentence- It is said that children who
fill in the blanks. learn to use their body, mind and emotions
The vibrations from wind instruments ––––– for their own wellbeing, work towards the
always positive and good –––– your wellbeing of others.
breathing and health.
(a) is, in Q59. Select the most appropriate option to
(b) are; for fill in the blank in the given sentence.
(c) were; to The area is _____ close circuit television
(d) was; in surveillance.
(a) about
Ans. (b) : 'Are' is used because 'vibrations' is (b) over
plural, and 'good for' is the correct phrase. (c) into
Correct sentence- The vibrations from wind (d) under
instruments are always positive and good for
your breathing and health. Ans. (d) : 'Under' implies being within the
scope of something, making it the correct
Q57. Select the most appropriate option to preposition.
fill in the blank. Correct sentence- The area is under close
Please sign these documents ––––ink so that circuit television surveillance.
they can be preserved.
(a) with Q60. Select the most appropriate option to
(b) in fill in the blank.
(c) from Madhuri is bringing ............... her sister's
(d) by daughter after the death of the child's
parents.
Ans. (b) : 'In' is used to describe the (a) over
characteristic of the writing itself. (b) out
Correct sentence- Please sign these (c) up
documents in ink so that they can be (d) in
preserved.
Ans. (c) : 'Bring up' means to take care of
Q58. Select the most appropriate word to fill and teach, which is the appropriate phrase in
in the blank. this context.
It is said that children who learn to use their Correct sentence- Madhuri is bringing up

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her sister's daughter after the death of the (d) off

child's parents. Ans: (b)

Q61. Turn the AC _____ before you leave • Explanation: "Since" is used to
the office. refer to a specific point in time,
(a) out while "for" is used for a period of
(b) off time. Since refers to the starting
(c) down point of an action or event, which is
(d) in correct in this context.
Ans: (b) Correct sentence: Mr. Jain has been
in this college since 2000.
• Explanation: The correct answer is
"off" because the phrase "turn off" is Q64. Anita was musing _______ memories
used to indicate the act of switching of the past.
off or deactivating an electrical (a) on
appliance or device. "Turn out," (b) off
"turn down," and "turn in" are used (c) for
in different contexts. (d) to
Correct sentence: Turn the AC off Ans: (a)
before you leave the office.
• Explanation: The phrase "musing
Q62. Throw a stone _______ the fierce cat. on" means to think carefully or
(a) above ponder about something. "On" is the
(b) on correct preposition in this context.
(c) at Correct sentence: Anita was musing
(d) forward on memories of the past.
Ans: (c)
Q65. He is addicted to alcohol and exerts a
• Explanation: The preposition "at" is bad influence ––––– his family.
used to indicate the direction or (a) in
target of an action. "On" is typically (b) about
used for surfaces, and "forward" (c) for
refers to a direction, while "at" (d) on
specifies the point of action or Ans: (d)
location.
Correct sentence: Throw a stone at • Explanation: The correct
the fierce cat. preposition here is "on" because
"influence on" is the correct
Q63. Mr. Jain has been in this college expression used to indicate the
_______ 2000. impact or effect on someone or
(a) for something.
(b) since Correct sentence: He is addicted to
(c) of alcohol and exerts a bad influence on
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Q66. Planets do not have light ––––– their heritage to someone or something.
own. Correct sentence: He is a descendant
(a) on of the Mughal royalty.
(b) by
(c) of Q69. I congratulated him –––– his
(d) for promotion.
Ans: (c) (a) because of
(b) to
• Explanation: "Of" is used to show (c) due of
possession or characteristic, and it is (d) on
appropriate here because the Ans: (d)
sentence refers to the planets' lack of
light as a possession or inherent • Explanation: "On" is used with
quality. "congratulate" to indicate the reason
Correct sentence: Planets do not for the congratulations.
have light of their own. Correct sentence: I congratulated
him on his promotion.
Q67. There is no information ––––– the
company's profit in the report. Q70. The origin of ice-cream dates back –––
(a) about – nearly half-a-century.
(b) along (a) to
(c) among (b) at
(d) with (c) from
Ans: (a) (d) into
Ans: (a)
• Explanation: "About" is the correct
preposition to use with "information" • Explanation: The phrase "dates
when referring to the subject of the back to" is used to indicate the origin
information. or starting point of something in
Correct sentence: There is no time.
information about the company's Correct sentence: The origin of ice-
profit in the report. cream dates back to nearly half-a-
century.
Q68. He is a descendant –––– the Mughal
royalty. Q71. Though I am tall, I feel inferior –––––
(a) for others.
(b) of (a) to
(c) in (b) than
(d) to (c) upon
Ans: (b) (d) from
Ans: (a)
• Explanation: "Of" is used with
"descendant" to indicate lineage or • Explanation: "Inferior to" is the
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comparison or lower status in (d) enjoyed

relation to someone or something Ans: (a)
else.
Correct sentence: Though I am tall, I • Explanation: "Quarrelled over" is
feel inferior to others. the correct phrase to describe an
argument or dispute about
Q72. There was a heated discussion ––––– something.
two members of the club. Correct sentence: The children
(a) among quarrelled over the property of their
(b) of father.
(c) in
(d) between Q75. A babysitter is somebody who looks –
Ans: (d) –––– other people's children.
(a) for
• Explanation: "Between" is used (b) on
when referring to a discussion or (c) over
interaction involving two parties. (d) after
"Among" would be used for more Ans: (d)
than two.
Correct sentence: There was a heated • Explanation: "Look after" means to
discussion between two members of take care of or attend to someone or
the club. something.
Correct sentence: A babysitter is
Q73. People tend to turn a blind eye ––––– somebody who looks after other
crime against women. people's children.
(a) to
(b) at Q76. It wasn't easy, but finally we
(c) on succeeded ––––– finding a solution to the
(d) in problem.
Ans: (a) (a) of
(b) at
• Explanation: "Turn a blind eye to" (c) in
is an idiomatic expression meaning (d) for
to ignore or disregard something, Ans: (c)
typically an issue or problem.
Correct sentence: People tend to turn • Explanation: "Succeed in" is the
a blind eye to crime against women. correct phrase used to express
achieving or accomplishing
Q74. The children ––––– over the property something.
of their father. Correct sentence: It wasn't easy, but
(a) quarrelled finally we succeeded in finding a
(b) approved solution to the problem.
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Q77. I'm short –––––– funds at the moment • Correct sentence: "She is highly
so can I pay you back next week? skilled at dealing with difficult
(a) of customers."
(b) in
(c) off Q80. Select the most appropriate option to
(d) at fill in the blank.
Ans: (a) They were astonished ––––– his failure in
the competition.
• Explanation: "Short of" is a (a) in
common expression meaning lacking (b) at
or having insufficient amounts of (c) on
something. (d) from
Correct sentence: I'm short of funds Answer: (b)
at the moment so can I pay you back
next week? • "At" is the correct preposition to use
with "astonished," as it denotes
Q78. Select the most appropriate option to surprise or amazement.
fill in the blank and make a grammatically • Correct sentence: "They were
correct sentence. astonished at his failure in the
The vase broke ––––– pieces when Simran competition."
dropped it.
(a) from Q81. Select the most appropriate word to fill
(b) in in the blank.
(c) among The little girl protested _____ the hypocrisy
(d) into of her elders.
Answer: (d) (a) against
(b) apart
• "Into" is used with break, indicating (c) along
division into pieces. (d) with
• Correct sentence: "The vase broke Answer: (a)
into pieces when Simran dropped it."
• "Against" is the correct preposition
Q79. Select the most appropriate word to fill to use with "protested," indicating
in the blank. opposition to something.
She is highly skilled ––––– dealing with • Correct sentence: "The little girl
difficult customers. protested against the hypocrisy of
(a) of her elders."
(b) into
(c) at Q82. Select the most appropriate word to fill
(d) on in the blank.
Answer: (c) Tin cans, used for storing food, are made
_____ electroplating tin onto iron.
• "At" is used with skill, indicating (a) of
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(c) by "to," as "to walk" is the correct

(d) to infinitive form of the verb.
Answer: (c) • Correct sentence: "Neither I nor my
friends are going to walk down that
• "By" is used when referring to the street."
method or process involved in
making something. Q85. Identify the segment that contains a
• Correct sentence: "Tin cans, used for grammatical error. If there is no error, select
storing food, are made by 'No error'.
electroplating tin onto iron." Never put of/until tomorrow what /you can
do today.
Q83. Select the most appropriate option to (a) Never put of
fill in the blank. (b) No error
Disputes destroy your happiness and distract (c) you can do today
you ______ your everyday tasks at work and (d) until tomorrow what
home.
(a) off Answer: (a)
(b) from
(c) away • Explanation: "Put of" is incorrect.
(d) at The correct expression is "put off,"
Answer: (b) which means to postpone something.
• Correct sentence: "Never put off
• "From" is the correct preposition to until tomorrow what you can do
use with "distract," indicating what today."
you are being diverted from.
• Correct sentence: "Disputes destroy Q86. Find the part of the given sentence that
your happiness and distract you from has an error in it. If there is no error, choose
your everyday tasks at work and 'No error'.
home." Can you please help me to this project?
(a) Can you please
Q84. Find the part of the given sentence that (b) help me to
has an error in it. If there is no error, choose (c) No error
'No error'. (d) this project?
Neither I nor my friends are going too walk
down that street. Answer: (b)
(a) down that street
(b) Neither I nor my • Explanation: The phrase "help me
(c) friends are going too walk to" is incorrect. The preposition
(d) No error "with" should be used instead of
"to."
Answer: (c) • Correct sentence: "Can you please
help me with this project?"
• Explanation: The error lies in the
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Q87. Parts of the following sentence have Q89. Parts of the following sentence have
been given as options. One of them may been given as options. Select the option that
contain an error. Select the option that contains an error.
contains the error. If you don’t find any The government has been accused in not
error, mark ‘No error’ as your answer. doing enough to combat climate change.
With reference of your letter, the (a) accused in
organisation wishes to hire you for the (b) The government
security services. (c) enough to combat
(a) No error (d) climate change
(b) With reference of your letter
(c) for the security services Answer: (a)
(d) the organisation wishes to hire you
• Explanation: The preposition "in" is
Answer: (b) incorrect here; "accused of" should
be used. "Accused of" is the correct
• Explanation: The correct phrase is construction when referring to
"with reference to" rather than "with allegations.
reference of," which is incorrect in • Correct sentence: "The government
this context. has been accused of not doing
• Correct sentence: "With reference to enough to combat climate change."
your letter, the organisation wishes
to hire you for the security services." Q90. The following sentence has been split
into four segments. Identify the segment that
Q88. Parts of the following sentence have contains a grammatical error.
been given as options. Select the option that The current state of the literature / on the
contains an error. efficacy under cognitive-behavioural
This region was struck by unusual wave of therapy / for individuals with generalised
violence last year. anxiety disorder / suggests that it is a
(a) was struck by unusual promising treatment option.
(b) This region (a) on the efficacy under cognitive-
(c) last year. behavioural therapy
(d) wave of violence (b) for individuals with generalised anxiety
disorder
Answer: (a) (c) The current state of the literature
(d) suggests that it is a promising treatment
• Explanation: The preposition "by" option.
should be replaced with "with" to
correctly convey the meaning. Answer: (a)
"Struck with" is used when referring
to something that affects or impacts a • Explanation: The correct
region. preposition in this context is "of"
• Correct sentence: "This region was rather than "under." The phrase
struck with an unusual wave of should be "on the efficacy of
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• Correct sentence: "The current state Q93. The following sentence has been split
of the literature on the efficacy of into four segments. Identify the segment that
cognitive-behavioural therapy for contains a grammatical error.
individuals with generalised anxiety She persisted / to doing / what she wanted /
disorder suggests that it is a despite opposition.
promising treatment option." (a) what she wanted
(b) despite opposition
Q91. Find the part of the given sentence that (c) to doing
has an error in it. If there is no error, choose (d) She persisted
'No error'.
You will never regret this wonderful Answer: (c)
experience with your life.
(a) regret this wonderful • Explanation: The preposition "to"
(b) experience with your life. should be replaced by "in" because
(c) You will never the correct phrase is "persist in
(d) No error doing."
• Correct sentence: "She persisted in
Answer: (b) doing what she wanted despite
opposition."
• Explanation: The preposition "with"
is incorrect. The correct preposition Q94. In the sentence identify the segment
to use with "experience" is "in." which contains the grammatical error.
• Correct sentence: "You will never The invited guests preferred orange juice
regret this wonderful experience in than hot coffee or chilled grapes.
your life." (a) preferred orange juice
(b) or chilled grapes
Q92. Find the part of the given sentence that (c) than hot coffee
has an error in it. If there is no error, choose (d) the invited guests
'No error'.
No doubt, human minds are good on Answer: (c)
predicting the worst.
(a) No error • Explanation: The correct
(b) No doubt, human minds preposition after "prefer" is "to," not
(c) predicting the worst "than."
(d) are good on • Correct sentence: "The invited guests
preferred orange juice to hot coffee
Answer: (d) or chilled grapes."

• Explanation: The correct Q95. Identify the segment in the sentence

preposition with "good" in this which contains the grammatical error.
context is "at," not "on." She was unable to produce sufficient
• Correct sentence: "No doubt, human evidences for support her accusations.
minds are good at predicting the (a) to produce
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(c) sufficient evidences for • Explanation: The correct

(d) support her accusations preposition here is "for," not "since,"
because "for" is used for a period of
Answer: (c) time, while "since" is used for a
specific point in time.
• Explanation: "Evidence" is • Correct sentence: "The street artist
uncountable, so "evidences" should Satish Munjal has been painting this
be replaced with "evidence." wall for the past one week."
Additionally, the correct preposition
after "produce" is "to," not "for." Q98. In the sentence identify the segment
• Correct sentence: "She was unable to that contains the grammatical error.
produce sufficient evidence to Ritu was really annoyed as she had been
support her accusations." waiting for me at the metro station for five
O'clock.
Q96. Identify the segment in the sentence, (a) at the metro station
which contains the grammatical error. (b) was really annoyed
Rahul was ready for accept any job, even a (c) for five o'clock
part-time one. (d) has been waiting
(a) Rahul was ready
(b) even a part-time one Answer: (c)
(c) any job
(d) for accept • Explanation: The correct
preposition is "since" because
Answer: (d) "since" refers to a specific point in
time (e.g., 5 O'clock), while "for"
• Explanation: "For accept" should be refers to a duration of time.
replaced with "to accept" because • Correct sentence: "Ritu was really
"ready" is followed by the infinitive annoyed as she had been waiting for
form "to + verb." me at the metro station since five
• Correct sentence: "Rahul was ready O'clock."
to accept any job, even a part-time
one." Q99. The following sentence has been split
into four segments. Identify the segment that
Q97. In the sentence identify the segment contains a grammatical error.
which contains the grammatical error. I have the courage/to say what's right;/I'm
The street artist Satish Munjal has been not afraid/from the consequences.
painting this wall since the past one week. (a) I'm not afraid
(a) has been painting (b) I have the courage
(b) the street artist (c) to say what's right
(c) this wall (d) from the consequences
(d) since the past one week
Answer: (d)
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• Explanation: The preposition

"from" should be replaced with "of"
because "afraid" is followed by "of."
• Correct sentence: "I have the courage
to say what's right, I'm not afraid of
the consequences."

Q100. Identify the segment in the sentence

which contains a grammatical error. If there
is no error, select 'No error'.
The teacher said that the students must
finish their assignment on time yesterday.
(a) on time yesterday
(b) the students must finish
(c) The teacher said
(d) No error

Answer: (a)

• Explanation: The phrase "on time

yesterday" is incorrect because
"yesterday" refers to a past time, so
the verb tense should match.
"Yesterday" should not be paired
with "on time" without adjusting the
verb.
• Correct sentence: "The teacher said
that the students must finish their
assignment on time."

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