FIXED PREPOSITION
1. Nadheeka was musing ___ memories
of the past. Meditate - on
contemplate - on / about
(a) over muse over
mull over
(b) about ponder over
(c) for (d) from brood over
ruminate on
2. He is indifferent ______ praise and
blame.
(a) in
(b) to
(c) for
(d) about
3. We are all very indignant _____ the
injustice done to him.
(a) for angry / vex / irritate
with a person
(b) of at a thing
(c) to
(d) at
4. Today students should be reconciled
_____ the way things are changing.
(a) with Reconcile with = to make peace
Reconcile with = agree/ accept
(b) to
(c) for
(d) at
5. It took the child a long time to recover
____ the shock.
relief from
(a) under recover from
(b) from
(c) over
(d) about
6. I complimented him ____ his success
in the examination.
(a) at compliment (praise): On
Congratulations: On
(b) on
Complement : to
(c) about
(d) for
7. The dramatist must cater _____ the
taste of the audience.
(a) to Cater to
fulfilled er sathe to hbe na
(b) over
(c) into
(d) for
8. Suitable steps are taken to bring
_____ the cost of living.
(a) up bring up - rear palon kora
(b) over persuade
(c) on occure
(d) down cutdown
9. I am satisfied ____ his innocence.
(a) at Satisfied with
pleased with
(b) with
(c) for
(d) of
10. I absolutely refuse to put ____ with
that sort of conduct.
(a) up put up = stay, fix
put on = gain, wear, pretend
(b) on putoff = postpond
putout= extinguish,sad
(c) off put up with = tolerate
(d) out
11. We will have to atone _____ our
misdeeds.
pay for
(a) at compensate for
(b) on contrite for
(c) for
(d) with
12. The climate is not conducive _____
good health.
(a) with
(b) from
(c) in
(d) to
13. The climate is not conducive _____
good health.
(a) with
(b) from
(c) in
(d) to
14. Desire _____ self-expression is one
of the basic qualities of man.
(a) for
desire for
(b) on desirous of
long for, aspire for, yearn for,
(c) by crave for, urge for, appetite for
(d) over
15. The bride settled ____ very well in
the new environment.
(a) on Set down
(b) down
(c) up
(d) off
16. Are you really desirous ____ visiting
Japan?
(a) of
(b) in
(c) to
(d) about
17. Pour the juice ____ the glass.
(a) in
(b) into
(c) onto
(d) on
18. The tribes lived ____ customs
different from anything the English had
ever seen. live on (food),
live by (things,customs),
(a) on (b) by cows live on grass,
(c) off gandhiji lived by his
principle.
(d) with he lived by his income
19. The child did not approve _____ the
father’s plan.
approve by a person
(a) to approved of a things
(b) by disapprove of
(c) of
(d) with
20. We warned her ____ the danger.
(a) from warned of ( danger)
warned against(weakness)
(b) about
guard against spelling mistake
(c) against
(d) of
21. We all laughed ____ the affair.
(a) over Laugh at
grin at
(b) about smile at
(c) for mock at
chuckle at
(d) on
22. He went ____ the sea alone.
(a) in He went to the park for a walk
(b) to
(c) into
(d) on
23. A wise man profits ____ the
mistakes of others.
(a) through
(b) from
(c) with
(d) by
24. Speed is ____ essence.
(a) in of the essence (Necessary)
(b) for
(c) about
(d) of
25. He did not qualify _____ the job.
(a) for
(b) to
(c) against
(d) with
26. The strike has been called ______ .
(a) of call up = telephonic
(b) at call at = visit a place
call off = cancel
(c) off call on = visit a person
call in= summon for help
(d) up
27. He is always angry ____ his children.
(a) with
(b) on
(c) over
(d) at
28. The chairperson brushed ____ my
suggestion. set aside =ignore,save
(a) out put aside = brush aside
(b) over
(c) aside
(d) about
29. One should always set _____
some money for emergency.
(a) aside
(b) on
(c) by
(d) out
30. He travelled all _____ the world
when was eighty years old.
(a) in
(b) over
(c) with
(d) of
31. Dr. Sharma concluded his speech
______ stressing the Buddha’s teachings
of the importance of charity.
(a) by (b) with
(c) at
(d) in
32. Shivaji Maharaj fought _____ every
kind of aggression.
(a) against
(b) to
(c) with
(d) at
33. Don’t depend _____ others, you
must stand on your own feet.
(a) upon
(b) on
(c) to
(d) for
34. Our life promises a lot _____
pleasure and we must learn to enjoy it.
(a) with
(b) for
(c) of
(d) at
35. The train is expected to arrive in a
few minutes _____ platform six.
(a) in rely on rest on
(b) above bank on
hinge on
(c) near fall back on
(d) on
36. Nothing is impossible ______ him.
(a) in
(b) about
(c) for
(d) on
37. How did these things come ____ ?
(a) about come about
(b) into bring out
occure happen
(c) at on the campus
(d) down in the premises
38. He drove from Maharashtra ______
Karnataka without stopping to rest.
(a) is
(b) to
(c) into
(d) towards
39. Did the boys turn ______ for football
practice?
Turn up - present
(a) up
(b) on
(c) back
(d) in
40. The fireman managed to put _____
the fire.
(a) away put off= postpond
put out= extinguish
(b) down
(c) out
(d) off
41. He shows great ability _______
Mathematics. He is good at Maths
He is good in studies
(a) at He is bad in Maths
(b) for He is slow at his work
He is quick in his work
(c) about
(d) in
42. The telephone kept _____ ringing,
but no one attended.
avoid, maintain distance
(a) off
(b) on continue
(c) up maintain, keep it up
(d) up with in pace with, in agreement with
43. She is sad, because her father
turned ___ her request.
(a) up appear
(b) off switch off
(c) out proved
(d) down turn down : switvh off
reject
44. You should not confide _______ a
confide to = share
stranger.
confide in = have faith
(a) in girls confide in her mother
(b) to
(c) with
(d) by
45. Poets have compared this world
compare with = similar
_____ a stage. compare to = dissimilar
(a) with difference = with
(b) to similarity = to
(c) by he was compare with his
brother
(d) on
46. I prevailed ______ him to contest the
election.
prevail over = lead
(a) on prevail on = convince
(b) off
(c) over
(d) of
47. The headmaster congratulated
Rajan _____ getting the merit
scholarship.
(a) for (b) about
(c) with
(d) on
48. Smallpox has been eradicated _____
India.
remove from
(a) in removal of
(b) from
(c) within
(d) out of
49. For a child, a blow _____ self-esteem
is a terrible thing.
(a) of insult to him
(b) with blot to the society
(c) to
(d) on
50. Discrimination _____ any form
should be avoided.
(a) of
(b) by
(c) from
(d) in
51. My friend’s father died _____
cancer. died of (disease)
died from (wound,overeating,from)
(a) by
(b) of
(c) from
(d) with
52. He drained what was left _____
his drink.
(a) from
(b) in
(c) of
(d) off
53. He is very good _____ making
stories.
(a) in
(b) about
(c) at
(d) for
54. The monitor takes care ____ the
class ____ the absence of the
teacher.
(a) in ; at (b) of ; in
(c) during ; in
(d) of ; for
55. When he saw the fish swimming
____ the river, he was extremely
happy.
(a) on
(b) besides
(c) in (d) at
56. He spoke _____ his travels.
(a) at
(b) on
(c) of
(d) along
57. Why do we always have to
submit _____ his authority.
(a) under
(b) with
(c) for
(d) to
58. The reward was not
commensurate _____ the work done
by us.
(a) for
(b) on
(c) with (d) upon
59. I don’t care ____ the expense, I
want the party to be a real success.
(a) of
(b) with
(c) about
(d) at
60. They live ____ the fifth floor.
(a) in
(b) to
(c) on
(d) at
61. My cousin will arrive ____
Sunday.
(a) in
(b) at
(c) the (d) on
62. Bread is usually made _____
wheat.
(a) of
(b) from
(c) with (d) by
63. Our ancestors had immense
difficulty ____ procuring books.
(a) for
(b) of
(c) in
(d) on
64. Thank you very much _____ your
suggestions.
(a) on
(b) with
(c) about
(d) for
65. Regular exercise is conducive
_____ health.
(a) in
(b) to
(c) for
(d) of
66. Jane is annoyed ________ .
(a) on me
(b) with me
(c) against me
(d) over me
67. The youth should believe _____
God.
(a) upon
(b) in
(c) on (d) of
68. He was born _____ India.
(a) off
(b) in
(c) of
(d) through
69. The convict tried his level best to
justify himself but the judge looked
_____ him and found him guilty.
(a) around
(b) at
(c) through (d) to
70. Can you tell the difference _____
butter and Margarine.
(a) over
(b) with
(c) between
(d) among
71. When she retired, she handed
____ the charge to the Vice
President.
(a) out
(b) across
(c) off (d) over
72. Take this medicine regularly and
you will get rid ____ this disease.
(a) from
(b) of
(c) over
(d) at
73. She tries to adjust ____ her
relations.
(a) at
(b) so
(c) with
(d) for
74. The mother parted _____ her
married daughter in sorrow.
(a) for
(b) off
(c) away
(d) from
75. Tables are usually made ____
wood.
(a) from
(b) of
(c) with
(d) by
76. All of them are surprised ______
her rudeness.
(a) with
(b) upon
(c) at
(d) on
77. I stayed in Mumbai ____ eight
years.
(a) for
(b) since
(c) through
(d) around
78. The President will finally have a
national memorial ____ his honour.
(a) at
(b) upon
(c) in
(d) on
79. The boys ____ whom I was
playing are all my good friends.
(a) with
(b) to
(c) of
(d) by
80. The father seems relieved as he
has married ___ both of his
daughters.
(a) of
(b) off
(c) to (d) away
Your tie does not go well ___ your
shirt.
(a) above (b) with (c) for(d) over
I am grateful _____ him.
(a) with (b) in (c) for(d) to
Let us set down ____ the shade of a
tree for sometime.
(a) inside (b) below (c) in(d)
beneath
You are fortunate ____ having an
intelligent and obedient son.
(a) to (b) for (c) of(d) in
We are highly disappointed _____
the exam results.
(a) about (b) from (c) in(d) with
Please write to me ____ this address.
(a) upon (b) at (c) to (d) on
He was assured by his friends _____
every type of help, in an emergency.
(a) by (b) of (c) with (d) about
I convey my thanks _____ the
members of the club.
(a) for (b) of (c) to(d) about
_____ the new Safari Storme,
Mahindra has more leverage in
increasing the sales.
(a) With (b) At (c) On(d) In
All is not well ____ the automobile
sector.
(a) down (b) in (c) to(d) of
He slipped ____ his old ways and
started drinking again.
(a) off (b) by (c) in(d) into
The deceased left _____ him two
young children.
(a) for (b) with (c) by(d) behind
Guard _____ spelling mistakes.
(a) against (b) after (c) above(d) at
The more he remonstrated _____ the
referee the worse the situation
became.
(a) with (b) for (c) at(d) to
He would not have been successful
in the project but ____ my help.
(a) for (b) off (c) of(d) with
Trust _____ God and do the right.
(a) in (b) with (c) at(d) by
Hard working people always
succeed _____ whatever they do.
(a) over (b) on (c) with(d) in
The flight will land _____ six this
evening.
(a) in (b) on (c) at (d) upon
Do not laugh _____ other’s mistakes.
(a) at (b) for (c) against (d)
about
The garbage has been disposed
_______ .
(a) off (b) of (c) with(d) out
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101. Lemons are sold ____ the dozen in
the market.
(a) in
(b) at
(c) for (d) by
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102. His conduct is bad, and his
honesty is not ____ suspicion.
(a) before (b) beyond
(c) under
(d) in
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103. This man was an accomplice ____
the thief.
(a) of
(b) in
(c) by (d) from
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104. The sick units are detached ____
the main group of companies.
(a) off
(b) from
(c) with (d) by
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105. His path was beset ____
difficulties.
(a) by
(b) with
(c) of (d) from
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106. The plan is worth considering,
think it _____ carefully.
(a) of
(b) on
(c) off (d) over
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107. Throw a stone ____ the fierce dog.
(a) at
(b) upon
(c) on
(d) above
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108. Is not learning superior ____
wealth ?
(a) than
(b) from
(c) by (d) to
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109. Students are not prepared _____
that kind of question.
(a) to
(b) with
(c) for (d) on
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110. We should go _____ doing more
good than harm.
(a) on
(b) above
(c) about (d) to
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111. She dwells too much ____ her
past.
(a) from
(b) on
(c) in (d) of
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112. The deserted garden was infested
_____ weeds.
(a) with
(b) for
(c) into (d) on
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113. She pipped her rival ___ the gold
medal.
(a) with
(b) for
(c) to (d) near
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114. He will impart on information ____
anyone.
(a) from
(b) for
(c) with (d) to
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115. The authorities would not ____ to
the strikers’ demands.
(a) accept
(b) accede
(c) accession (d) access
FIXED PREPOSITION
116. All of us are devoted _____ one
another.
(a) for
(b) of
(c) at (d) to
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117. All orders must _____ the rules.
(a) conforms with
(b) conform to
(c) conforms to
(d) conforming with
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118. We all have ___ the widowed girl.
(a) sympathy at
(b) sympathy for
(c) sympathy with
(d) sympathy of
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119. The river abounds ____ fish and
crocodiles.
(a) with
(b) of
(c) at (d) on
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120. Every student had to abide ___ the
rules and regulations of the hostel.
(a) in
(b) by
(c) against (d) with
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121. The farmers suffered because the
monsoondid not arrive ____ time.
(a) at
(b) by
(c) on (d) after
FIXED PREPOSITION
122. After retirement Surti lived ____
Australia.
(a) in
(b) at
(c) over in (d) over at
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123. I know ____ certain that he has
gone to England.
(a) with
(b) of
(c) by (d) for
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124. The examine could guess ____ the
answer correctly.
(a) at
(b) about
(c) through (d) to
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125. Most children remain _____ school
between the ages of seven and ten.
(a) in
(b) under
(c) at (d) inside
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126. I haven’t seen you _____ a week.
(a) within
(b) since
(c) for
(d) from
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127. I was conscious _____ a break in
my voice.
(a) to
(b) of
(c) over (d) for
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128. I have decided _____ my course of
action.
(a) upon
(b) with
(c) for (d) of
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129. It is due to this lethargy that the
plan fell _____ .
(a) off
(b) out
(c) through (d) away
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130. A man is known _____ the
company he keeps.
(a) by
(b) for
(c) in (d) of
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131. Suraj is acquainted _____ Kapil.
(a) of
(b) with
(c) from
(d) to
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132. We are all accountable ____ team
leader for our work on this project.
(a) of
(b) with
(c) for (d) to
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133. Because of the bad weather we
had to stay ____ the hotel.
(a) in
(b) off
(c) above (d) on
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134. You should comply _____ my
request.
(a) in
(b) off
(c) with (d) on
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135. One should grapple _____ all the
dangers.
(a) on
(b) with
(c) off (d) for
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136. My sister’s marriage passed ____
peacefully.
(a) away
(b) by
(c) off (d) out
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137. Corruption is a standing hindrance
____ the nation’s development.
(a) of
(b) over
(c) to (d) upon
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138. It is mainly due to Peter’s lethargy
that the plan fell ____ .
(a) off
(b) through
(c) in (d) out
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139. The meeting was presided ____ by
the Chairman.
(a) over
(b) upon
(c) of (d) in
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140. The elephant stampeded and tore
____ the streets.
(a) on
(b) out
(c) off (d) down
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141. What is the time ____ your watch?
(a) in
(b) by
(c) on
(d) of
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142. It is a right way ____ the railway
station.
(a) on
(b) of
(c) for (d) to
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143. It stayed ____ Jaipur for sometime.
(a) at
(b) on
(c) of
(d) to
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144. Kalpana has no paper to write
_____.
(a) upon
(b) over
(c) at (d) off
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145. The examination will commence
_____ next week.
(a) since
(b) from
(c) on (d) with
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146. Everything hinges _____ what
happens next.
(a) of
(b) with
(c) in (d) on
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147. Hearing of her grandmother’s
illness, she at once started _____
Mumbai.
(a) for (b) upto
(c) to (d) towards
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148. The boats sail ____ the river.
(a) in
(b) on
(c) above
(d) to
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149. I am tired _____ walking.
(a) by
(b) of
(c) for
(d) in
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150. Aristotle held that some persons
are fit to rule while others are fit to be
ruled ______.
(a) over (b) of
(c) on (d) at
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151. She has great affection………
me.
a.for b. in
c. with d. to
152. Kanak is endowed……….
many great qualities.
a.in b. with
c. of d. by
153. Our country is committed
……… a policy of peaceful co-
existence.
a. with b. for
c. to d. by
154. He stumbled at the stone and
fell….. a ditch.
a. on
b. into
c. in d. within
155. The storehouse was infested
……….. rats.
a. by
b. of
c. with d. in
156. You must adapt yourself….....
your new surroundings.
a. towards
b. in
c. with d. to
157. We should abide ……… the
rules of the institution.
a. with
b. to
c. on d. by
158. He has resigned himself……..
fate.
a. in
b. into
c. for d. to
159. We should always stick to
our decisions otherwise the people
will mock …… us.
a. over b. at
c. on d. upon
160. I shall take revenge……… you.
a. at
b. on
c. with
d. from
161. I cannot deprive him…….. his
rights.
a. of
b. off
c. with d. form
162. She was compensated ………
the loss of her belongings.
a. over
b. for
c. against d. at
163. Sometimes it is difficult to
deal…….. a problem child.
with
b. in
c. at d. out
164. Ajeet was annoyed……. his
wife.
a. upon
b. on
c. with d. at
165. Do not quarrel……. your
neighbours.
a. from
b. by
c. with d. against
166. The people, who depend…….
others, can never prosper in life.
a. on
b. over
c. at d. upon
167. Your statement is replete……
contradictions.
a. by
b. of
c. in d. with
168. She smiled…… my words.
a. at
b. upon
c. on
d. over
169. The president will be
provided ….. all the facilities he is
entitled to.
a. of b. to
c. by d. with
170. It is difficult for me to part
…….. my belongings.
a. From b. of
c. with
d. off
171. He was charged……… murder
and brought to trial.
a. by
b. for
c. of d. with
172. Everything hinges _____ what
happens next.
(a) of
(b) with
(c) in (d) on
173. Corruption is a standing
hindrance ____ the nation’s
development.
(a) of (b) over
(c) to (d) upon
174. The farmers suffered because
the monsoon did not arrive ____
time.
(a) at (b) by
(c) on (d) after
175. The garbage has been
disposed _______ .
(a) off
(b) of
(c) with (d) out
176. You are trying to drag me
_____ a controversy.
(a) in
(b) into
(c) from (d) for
177. l complimented him .... his
brilliant success in the examination.
a. over
b. for
c. to d. on
178. He was heartbroken_____
Mary’s indifference to him.
a. at
b. on
c. to d. for
179. Translate this passage from
English _____ Telugu.
a. in
b. into
c. to d. upto
180. This accommodation is not
adequate_____ the needs of our
family.
a. upto b. on
c. to d. for
181. I challenged him____ a game
of chess.
a. for
b. to
c. against d. on
182. I saw my friend leaning ____ a
lamp-post with a cigarette
between his lips.
a. over b. upon
c. against d. on
183. He is in the habit of finding
fault ____ other’s works.
a. in
b. with
c. of d. for
184. The college term will end
_____ a month.
a. in
b. with
c. from d. about
185. They wanted advice _____
how they could procure funds for
their new business.
a. about b. to
c. for d. on
186. There is already opposition
____ the government’s industrial
policy.
a. for b. from
c. to d. towards
187. In an election, those in power
should feel obliged to compete ____
their opponents on equal terms.
a. with b. towards
c. against d. on
188. The work on this project has
been seriously set _____.
a. on
b. off
c. of d. about
189. This house is too expensive to
keep _____.
a. off
b. up
c. to d. at
190. Gandhiji was dearer_____ all.
a. from
b. for
c. since
d. to
191. A girl with blue eyes has just
gone ____ the door.
a. off
b. in
c. besides d. through
192. He genius borders ____
lunacy.
a. to
b. upto
c. on d. about
193. Ravi is married ____ a cousin
of mine.
a. with
b. to
c. off d. alongwith
194. When I parted ____ my
mother, there were tears in my
eyes.
a. from b. with
c. off d. of
195. Conversation was carried on
____ whispers.
a. with
b. by
c. away d. in
196. He gave an order _____ a cup
of coffee.
(a) of
(b) for
(c) about (d) on
197. My mother is afflicted ___
pain in the joints.
(a) with
(b) at
(c) of (d) for
198. With your help, I could tide
_____ my difficulties.
(a) away
(b) off
(c) against (d) over
199. The minister will be requested to
give ____ the prizes to the winners.
(a) away
(b) in
(c) off (d) no preposition
200. She said that she was feeling
sick ____ heart.
(a) of
(b) in
(c) at (d) to
201. Those who count ______
other's help generally lose the
game.
(a) about (b) above
(c) around (d) on
202. The lion sprang ____ the cow.
(a) upon
(b) on
(c) over
(d) off
203. Nepal lies _____ India and
China.
(a) among
(b) beyond
(c) between (d) below
204. I shall stand by you.... thick
and thin.
(a) in
(b) into
(c) about (d) through
205. Mohini resembles _____ her
mother.
(a) with
(b) after
(c) to (d) no preposition
206. The minister has promised to
look _____ the matter.
(a) at
(b) into
(c) for (d) about
207. Employees who have twenty-
five years service become
entitled_____ a pension.
(a) of (b) on
(c) to (d) towards,
208. Poor old Mr. Singh, he has
suffered _____ rheumatism for
twenty years.
(a) with (b) of
(c) from (d) no preposition
209. The frustrated lover jumped
______ the river.
(a) in
(b) within
(c) at (d) into
210. You are advised to learn this
lesson word_______ word.
(a) for
(b) by
(c) to (d) in
