Fixed Preposition Lesson

FROM :- Separate, abstain, refrain, desist, restrain, protect, prohibit,

stop, prevent, save, hinder, debar, guard, deter, detach, dissuade.

FROM :- conclude, deduce, derive, infer.

FROM :- emerge, originate, stem, spring, emanate, arise.

WITH :- Filled, thronged, infested, loaded, gifted, overwhelmed,

repleted, beset, crowded, congested, endowed, deluged, burdened,
occupied, brimming, teeming, crowded.

TO :- Restricted, confined, limited, constricted, restrained, reduced,

tied, bound.

TO :- paralled, equal, likeness, akin, similar, symmetrical,

homologous, analogous, synonymous, tantamount, identical,
corresponding, equivalent.

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TO :- assent, consent, agree, accord, amenable, accede, concede.

TO :- favourable, beneficial, essential, conducive, profitable,

lucrative, salubrious.

TO :- preface, introduction, foreword, prologue, prelude.

AT :- Surprised, shocked, amazed, startled,

wondered, stunned.

AT :- sneer, jeer, laugh, grin, mock, chuckle, smile.

TO :- Harmful, injurious, pernicious, detrimental,

baneful, disastrous, threat, menace, inimical.

TO :- loyal, faithful, true, dutiful, obedient, committed, devoted,

dedicated.

OVER:- Ponder, mull, brood, think.

ON :- meditate, muse, contemplate, cogitate, ruminate.

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ON :- Bank, depend, rely, fall back, count, rest.

IN :- Adept, adroit, proficient, ept, deft, competent, skillful,

accomplished.

TO :- related, apposite, pertinent, befitting, relevant,

suitable, germane, pertaining, cognate, linked, applicable, apt,
appropriate.

FOR :- Wished, longed, craved, desired, yearned, thirst, urged,

pined, aspired, appetite, passion.

FOR :- remedy, solution, panacea, antidote, cure, treatment.

FOR :- liking, fondness, propensity, penchant, affinity, preference,

inclination, affection.

OF :- Devoid, Shortage, Lock, Deprived, Dearth, Paucity, Stripped,

Destitute, Robbed, Bereft, Denuded, Deficiency.

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1. Nadheeka was musing ___ memories of the past.
(a) over (b) about (c) for (d) from
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 (b) of (c) to (d) at
4. Today students should be reconciled _____ the way things are
changing.
(a) with (b) to (c) for (d) at
5. It took the child a long time to recover ____ the shock.
(a) under (b) from (c) over (d) about
6. I complimented him ____ his success in the examination.
(a) at (b) on (c) about (d) for
7. The dramatist must cater _____ the taste of the audience.
(a) to (b) over (c) into (d) for
8. Suitable steps are taken to bring _____ the cost of living.
(a) up (b) over (c) on (d) down
9. I am satisfied ____ his innocence.
(a) at (b) with (c) for (d) of
10. I absolutely refuse to put ____ with that sort of conduct.
(a) up (b) on (c) off (d) out
11. We will have to atone _____ our misdeeds.
(a) at (b) on (c) for (d) with

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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 (b) on (c) by (d) over
15. The bride settled ____ very well in the new environment.
(a) on (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.
(a) on (b) by (c) off (d) with
19. The child did not approve _____ the father’s plan.
(a) to (b) by (c) of (d) with
20. We warned her ____ the danger.
(a) from (b) about (c) against (d) of
21. We all laughed ____ the affair.
(a) over (b) with (c) for (d) on
22. He went ____ the sea alone.
(a) in (b) to (c) into (d) on

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23. A wise man profits ____ the mistakes of others.
(a) through (b) from (c) with (d) by
24. Speed is ____ essence.
(a) in (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 (b) at (c) off (d) up
27. He is always angry ____ his children.
(a) with (b) on (c) over (d) at
28. The chairperson brushed ____ my suggestion.
(a) out (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

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31. Dr. Sharma concluded his speech ______ stressing on 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 (b) above (c) near (d) on
36. Nothing is impossible ______ him.
(a) in (b) about (c) for (d) on
37. How did these things come ____ ?
(a) about (b) into (c) at (d) down
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?
(a) up (b) on (c) back (d) in
40. The fireman managed to put _____ the fire.
(a) away (b) down (c) out (d) off
41. He shows great ability _______ Mathematics.
(a) at (b) for (c) about (d) in

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42. The telephone kept _____ ringing, but no one attended.
(a) off (b) on (c) up (d) up with
43. She is sad, because her father turned ___ her request.
(a) up (b) off (c) out (d) down
44. You should not confide _______ a stranger.
(a) in (b) to (c) with (d) by
45. Poets have compared this world _____ a stage.
(a) with (b) to (c) by (d) on
46. I prevailed ______ him to contest the election.
(a) on (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.
(a) in (b) from (c) within (d) out of
49. For a child, a blow _____ self-esteem is a terrible thing.
(a) of (b) with (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.
(a) by (b) of (c) from (d) with
52. He drained what was left _____ his drink.
(a) from (b) in (c) of (d) off

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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
[Link] 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

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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
[Link] 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

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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
81. Your tie does not go well ___ your shirt.
(a) above (b) with (c) for (d) over
82. I am grateful _____ him.
(a) with (b) in (c) for (d) to

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83. Let us sit down ____ the shade of a tree for sometime.
(a) inside (b) below (c) in (d) beneath
84. You are fortunate ____ having an intelligent and obedient son.
(a) to (b) for (c) of (d) in
85. We are highly disappointed _____ the exam results.
(a) about (b) from (c) in (d) with
86. Please write to me ____ this address.
(a) upon (b) at (c) to (d) on
87. He was assured by his friends _____ every type of help, in an
emergency.
(a) by (b) of (c) with (d) about
88. I convey my thanks _____ the members of the club.
(a) for (b) of (c) to (d) about
89. _____ the new Safari Storme, Mahindra has more leverage in
increasing the sales.
(a) With (b) At (c) On (d) In
90. All is not well ____ the automobile sector.
(a) down (b) in (c) to (d) of

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91. He slipped ____ his old ways and started drinking again.
(a) off (b) by (c) in (d) into
92. The deceased left _____ him two young children.
(a) for (b) with (c) by (d) behind
93. Guard _____ spelling mistakes.
(a) against (b) after (c) above (d) at
94. The more he remonstrated _____ the referee the worse the situation
became.
(a) with (b) for (c) at (d) to
95. He would not have been successful in the project but ____ my help.
(a) for (b) off (c) of (d) with
96. Trust _____ God and do the right.
(a) in (b) with (c) at (d) by
97. Hard working people always succeed _____ whatever they do.
(a) over (b) on (c) with (d) in
98. The flight will land _____ six this evening.
(a) in (b) on (c) at (d) upon
99. Do not laugh _____ other’s mistakes.
(a) at (b) for (c) against (d) about
100. The garbage has been disposed _______ .
(a) off (b) of (c) with (d) out
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
103. This man was an accomplice ____ the thief.
(a) of (b) in (c) by (d) from
104. The sick units are detached ____ the main group of companies.
(a) off (b) from (c) with (d) by
105. His path was beset ____ difficulties.
(a) by (b) with (c) of (d) from
106. The plan is worth considering, think it _____ carefully.
(a) of (b) on (c) off (d) over
107. Throw a stone ____ the fierce dog.
(a) at (b) upon (c) on (d) above
108. Is not learning superior ____ wealth ?
(a) than (b) from (c) by (d) to
109. Students are not prepared _____ that kind of question.
(a) to (b) with (c) for (d) on
110. We should go _____ doing more good than harm.
(a) on (b) above (c) about (d) to
111. She dwells too much ____ her past.
(a) from (b) on (c) in (d) of
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
114. He will impart no information ____ anyone.
(a) from (b) for (c) with (d) to
115. The authorities would not ____ to the strikers’ demands.
(a) accept (b) accede (c) accession (d) access
116. All of us are devoted _____ one another.
(a) for (b) of (c) at (d) to
117. All orders must _____ the rules.
(a) conforms with (b) conform to
(c) conforms to (d) conforming with
[Link] all have ___ the widowed girl.
(a) sympathy at (b) sympathy for
(c) sympathy with (d) sympathy of
119. The river abounds ____ fish and crocodiles.
(a) with (b) of (c) at (d) on
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 monsoon did not arrive ____ time.
(a) at (b) by (c) on (d) after
122. After retirement Surti lived ____ Australia.
(a) in (b) at (c) over in (d) over at
123. I know ____ certain that he has gone to England.
(a) with (b) of (c) by (d) for
124. The examiner could guess ____ the answer correctly.
(a) at (b) about (c) through (d) to
125. Most children remain _____ school between the ages of seven and
ten.
(a) in (b) under (c) at (d) inside
126. I haven’t seen you _____ a week.
(a) within (b) since (c) for (d) from
127. I was conscious _____ a break in my voice.
(a) to (b) of (c) over (d) for
128. I have decided _____ my course of action.
(a) upon (b) with (c) for (d) of
129. It is due to this lethargy that the plan fell _____
(a) off (b) out (c) through (d) away
130. A man is known _____ the company he keeps.
(a) by (b) for (c) in (d) of
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
133. Because of the bad weather we had to stay ____ the hotel.
(a) in (b) off (c) above (d) on
134. You should comply _____ my request.
(a) in (b) off (c) with (d) on
135. One should grapple _____ all the dangers.
(a) on (b) with (c) off (d) for
136. My sister’s marriage passed ___ peacefully.
(a) away (b) by (c) off (d) out
137. Corruption is a standing hindrance ____ the nation’s development.
(a) of (b) over (c) to (d) upon
138. It is mainly due to Peter’s lethargy that the plan fell ____ .
(a) off (b) through (c) in (d) out
139. The meeting was presided ____ by the Chairman.
(a) over (b) upon (c) of (d) in
140. The elephant stampeded and tore ____ the streets.
(a) on (b) out (c) off (d) down
[Link] is the time ____ your watch?
(a) in (b) by (c) on (d) of
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
144. Kalpana has no paper to write _____.
(a) upon (b) over (c) at (d) off
145. The examination will commence _____ next week.
(a) since (b) from (c) on (d) with
146. Everything hinges _____ what happens next.
(a) of (b) with (c) in (d) on
147. Hearing of her grandmother’s illness, she at once started _____
Mumbai.
(a) for (b) upto (c) to (d) towards
148. The boats sail ____ the river.
(a) in (b) on (c) above (d) to
149. I am tired _____ walking.
(a) by (b) of (c) for (d) in
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 reat qualities.
[Link] 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

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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 problematic child.
a. 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

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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

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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

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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 _____ 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

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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

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211. Nearly sixty years have gone by ____ Gandhiji passed away.
a. till b. until c. off d. since
212. Let us discuss ___ The Female Education in India.
a. on b. about c. of d. no preposition
213. I can write a book _____ grammar.
(a) on (b) of (c) about (d) in
214. Each boy and each girl was presented ____ sweets.
(a) away (b) with (c) to (d) no preposition
215. There are certain rare qualities which raise a man ____ the common
breed of men.
(a) over (b) on (c) above (d) upon
216. The amazing thing about Gandhiji was that he adhered _____ his
ideals and to his conception of truth.
(a) on (b) against (c) for (d) to
217. Tagore was awarded the Nobel Prize ____ literature.
(a) into (b) of (c) for (d) about
218. A house-owner can throw you ___ the street any moment.
(a) onto (b) on (c) to (d) towards
219. A miser cannot part ____ his gold.
(a) from (b) to (c) of (d) with
220. An educated man should know what is first rate in those activities
which spring ____ the creative and intellectual faculties of human nature.
(a) from (b) out of (c) to (d) on

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221. An epidemic of influenza broke out last winter, and did not die _____
for many months.
(a) of (b) down (c) out (d) no preposition
222. Cigarette smoking is injurious _____ health.
(a) to (b) for (c) on (d) at
223. Five hundred rupees was allotted for the purchase ofbooks ____
physics.
(a) of (b) about (c) in (d) on
224. Does the-old lady object ___ my smoking cigarettes?
(a) on (b) of (c) to (d) for
225. I went on holiday _____ a friend.
(a) by (b) with (c) for (d) no preposition
226. Mohan may be slow______ his work.
(a) at (b) for (c) about (d) to
227. Socrates was the greatest of the ancient Greek philosophers and was
a seeker ........truth.
(a) of (b) after (c) for (d) on
228. The world is disgusted _____ frequent display of violent behavior.
a. of b. from c. in d. with
229. I would willingly part ____ my goat.
a. from b. with c. of d. no preposition
230. The young boy was enchanted _____ the beauty of the girl.
(a) at (b) by (c) with (d) in

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231. Be content.. .......... what you have.
(a) by (b) with (c) of (d) in
232. Sindhu was greatly amused ........... the performance of the dancing
goats.
(a) from (b) on (c) at (d) in
233. Sudha got divorce _____ her husband.
(a) from (b) of (c) to (d) at
234. When this young person called ______ me, she was all dressed up.
(a) at (b) off (c) on (d) up
235. It has been hardly ten years_______ the reform was introduced.
(a) on (b) over (c) since (d) no preposition
236. We searched _____ happiness in vain.
a. into b. in c. for d. after
237. He emphasized _____ his point.
(a) on (b) at (c) over (d) no preposition
238. We entered _____ the class room.
(a) into (b) in (c) for (d) no preposition
239. The Hindustan Times aspires to have a million readers _____ the next
year.
(a) by (b) to (c) until (d) through
240. As I approached _____ him, he turned and walked away.
(a) to (b) beside (c) by (d) no preposition

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241. ____ uranium, we can use another metal thorium to produce nuclear
power.
(a) besides (b) beside (c) against (d) of
242. The prisoner was bound _____ a chain.
(a) with (b) by (c) from (d) on
243. He was honorably acquitted ____ the charge.
(a) from (b) of (c) off (d) for
244. Monkeys live ______ trees.
(a) on (b) upon (c) into (d) in
245. The train is running ______ time.
(a) on (b) in (c) at (d) to
246. Students should be ordered to write only ____ ink.
(a) with (b) of (c) from (d) in
247. He abandoned his comrade _____ the wolves.
(a) to (b) with (c) for (d) towards
248. The godown is infested ______ rats.
a. of b. about c. with d. in
249. Bangs alternated ____ crashes.
a. in b. with c. from d. no preposition
250. The writer accuses the national government ____ resorting to
violence.
a. of b. for c. with d. on

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251. Mountain tops are covered ______ snow in winter.
a. by (b) from (c) in (d) with
252. Why should the rich look down ____ the poor ?
(a) at (b) for (c) over (d) upon
253. The roof collapsed and the people sitting ___ it were killed.
(a) under (b) below (c) beneath (d) behind
254. The Students are filling a preposition .............the blank.
a. into b. of (c) for (d) in
255. Such an action is not consistent ___ his character.
a. to (b) for (c) with (d) upto
256. Our examination commences ____ Monday next.
(a) from (b) on (c) at (d) no preposition
257. Bacon, the father of English Essay, had a thirst __ knowledge.
(a) of (b) in (c) with (d) for
258. I beg to differ ___ you on the subject.
(a) at (b) to (c) with (d) for
259. The minister dwelt ______ the subject of political development at
length.
(a) over (b) at (c) with (d) on
260. He ordered ______ the dinner when he had finished his work.
(a) about (b) for (c) of (d) no preposition
261. I wonder if I shall get ______ my history examination.
(a) at (b) in (c) through (d) no preposition

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262. The money must be dealt ___fairly and justly.
(a) in (b) with (c) off (d) out
263. His comments were almost irrelevant _____ the topic of the evening.
(a) for (b) to (c) on (d) about
264. The boy resembles ____ his father.
(a) to (b) with (c) in (d) no preposition
265. I am grateful _____ my grandfather for teaching me mathematics.
(a) to (b) of (c) on (d) about
266. The poor beggar was blind _____ one eye.
(a) in (b) of (c) to (d) by
267. The cat is hiding from us _____ the table.
(a). below (b). beneath (c). at (d). under
268. Please have a talk ______ your father about my work.
a. to b. with c. on d. at
269. You are advised to write ___ pencil.
a. in b. by c. with d. into
270. He was engaged ____ his childhood friend.
a. in b. to c. with d. around

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271. With this percentage of marks, you are not eligible ___ admission.
a. to b. of c. for d. on
272. It is good to be temperate _____ one's habit.
(a) about (b) in (c) by (d) of
273. He imputed bad motives _____ me.
(a) for (b) about (c) in (d) to
274. Bacon was endowed ______ rare talents.
(a) of (b) off (c) with (d) in
275. Never do anything that is not compatible _______ public safety.
(a) to (b) with (c) of (d) upon
276. I instilled my ideas ____ his mind.
(a) onto (b) in (c) upto (d) over
277. His speech is wanting _____ commonsense.
(a) in (b) into (c) of (d) at
278. He is an aspirant _____ an honour from the president.
(a) of (b) for (c) under (d) to
279. You are not amenable ___ reason.
(a) of (b) for (c) to (d) on
280. He craved ______ my forgiveness.
(a) of (b) for (c) to (d) on
281. I could infer _____ his talk that he wanted to do something against his
father.
(a) after (b) at (c) in (d) from

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282. The plot ____ the king was foiled by his loyalsoldiers.
(a) at (b) of (c) against (d) upon
283. He was advised by his father to withdraw ___ contest
(a) against (b) from (c) to (d) no preposition
284. It occurred _______ me that I had already paid the tax.
(a) on (b) upon (c) at (d) to
285. His crime preyed ____ his mind.
(a) in (b) with (c) on (d) at
286. I deal ___ the merchant who deals __ books.
(a) in, with (b) with, in (c) to, in (d) in, to
287. If you spend ____ your means, you will run ____ debt.
(a) above in (b) beyond into
(c) above, into (d) beyond, in
288. He kept ___ telling me to give ___ smoking.
a. on, up b. at, to c. on, to d. at, up
289. It was because ____ you that he was able to see his plan ____.
a. of, on b. to, with
c. of, through d. to, through
290. He shook me __ the hand and helped me __ with my coat.
a. by, on b. with, on c. at, on d. off, on
291. He is terribly absorbed ____ his work ____ bacteria.
a. with, of b. with, on c. in, on d. of, on

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292. He will accept no compromise ____ the enemy ____ any terms.
a. with, at b. from, at c. with, on d. of, on
293. He is brute form ___ man ____ all that you may say in his praise.
a. on, by b. of, for c. in, for d. in, by
294. They qualified themselves ____ the post.
a. for b. to c. of d. no preposition
295. He sympathized ____ the poor.
a. by b. for c. with d. from
296. The house consists ___ five rooms, all of them leading ____ the hall.
a. of, towards b. of, in
c. of, into d. no preposition
297. The boy is apprenticed ____ Mr. Smith a carpenter ____ trade.
a. of, to b. to, by c. on, in d. to, in
298. I refuse to be classed ___ the man ____ the street.
a. with, of b. with, into c. to, of d. with, in
299. The doctor was attending____ the patient .
a. in b. to c. from d. on
300. Mohan never agrees ____ me ___ anything.
a. to, for b. with, for c. with, on d. to, in

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301. These trousers will last ___ donkey’s years without wearing _____.
a. upto, in b. for, in c. upto, out d. for, out
302. The prisoner became inured ____ to the hard conditions.
a. by b. to c. for d. by
303. ____ all your patent medicines, you haven’t cured me ______ this
cold.
a. of, of b. of, from c. with, of d. with, from
304. This almirah is made ____ iron but burfi is made ____ khoya.
a. of, on b. of, from c. from, of d. in, of
305. None ____ the brave deserve the fair.
a. of b. but c. from d. no preposition
306. The transistor fell ____ the shelf.
a. off b. on c. at d. from
307. He placed the thing ___ the curtain.
a. beneath b. over c. below d. behind
308. His appeal ____ mercy has been turned down.
a. of b. about c. on d. for
309. We should stick to our words, otherwise people will mock ___ us.
a. on b. at c. upon d. over
310. Sairatied the cow with a rope ____ a tree.
a. to b. with c. against d. on
311. Do you know how to look ____ a word in the dictionary ?
a. about b. for c. into d. up

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312. They exulted ____ the victory of their team.
a. at b. off c. of d. for
313. He was apprised ____ all the facts.
a. with b. about c. for d. of
314. I told him _____ his face that he was a liar.
a. in b. on c. to d. at
315. He has to pay ____ his sins.
a. from b. in c. off d. for
316. Beware _____ backbiters.
a. from b. off c. of d. with
317. The principal will preside _____ the function.
a. on b. upon c. over d. no preposition
318. You gained an advantage ___ me.
a. over b. on c. upon d. from
319. The storehouse was infested _______ rats.
a. of b. with c. about d. from
320. He invited me ____ tea.
a. on b. for c. to d. at
321. In the dark, he knocked ____ the wall.
a. at b. on c. upon d. against
322. He is not familiar _____ this locality.
a. to b. from c. about d. with

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323. His face is not familiar ___ anyone.
a. to b. of c. for d. with
324. She takes pride ____ her beauty.
a. of b. in c. about d. for
325. No one has yet discovered a cure ___ the common cold.
a. of b. for c. from d. about
326. My brother went ____ abroad last year.
a. to b. from c. towards d. no preposition
327. Many people have died.... ..... malaria.
(a) of (b) from (c) with (d) for
328. That young man is very keen _____ cycling.
(a) on (b) about (c) for (d) of
329. I am delighted ____ his unexpected arrival.
(a) on (b) with (c) over (d) at
330. I am fed up ____ staying at this place.
(a) with (b) from (c) at (d) for

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331. He was deprived ______ food and shelter.
(a) off (b) over (c) on (d) of
332. She was forced to retire _____ her job.
(a) of (b) from (c) off (d) with
333. I am tired ___ leading such an idle life.
(a) of (b) off (c) with (d) from
334. He is _____ his study table.
(a) on (b) in (c) over (d) at
335. We should never laugh ____ the poor.
(a) at (b) on (c) upon (d) over
336. Students do have a claim ____ their teachers.
(a) at (b) on (c) to (d) over
337. You must get rid _____ unnecessary things.
(a) of (b) about (c) off (d) with
338. He was destined _____ become a doctor.
(a) to (b) for (c) behind (d) beside
339. He delights _____ teasing me.
(a) on (b) in (c) to (d) at
340. I was delighted____ your success.
(a) at (b) to (c) in (d) on

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341. Artists like Kalidas belong ___ all ages and all countries,.
(a) with (b) for (c) to (d) about
342. We should not jeer ___ a defeated enemy,
(a) on (b) at (c) for (d) upon
343. Our clothes were soaked _____ water.
(a) with (b) on (c) under (d) in
344. After marrying the rich heir, he began to live ____ comfort.
a. with b. to c. by d. in
345. All the players partook _____ the dinner after the match.
a. to (b) by c. of (d) no preposition
346. The Renaissance ideas penetrated _____ the European countries.
(a) at (b) into (c) to (d) no preposition
347. The advocate remarked that the two cases are not___ par with each
other.
(a) at (b) at a (c) on (d) on a
348. Snow dissolves ____ water.
(a) to (b) into (c) with (d) in
349. My friend insisted ___ my staying with her.
a. on b. in c. with d. for
350. Don't waste your time in juggling ______ words
(a) by (b) at (c) with (d) no preposition
351. Don't let him hinder you ___ writing the letter.
a. in b. from c. to d. no preposition

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352. He offered him a sum equivalent _____ his earnings.
(a) with (b) by (c) to (d) no preposition
353. While I stared ___ him, he was staring____ mirror.
(a)on, on b. at, in c. at, into d. on, in
354. We should not interfere ____ other people’s affairs.
(a) in (b) for (c) at (d) no preposition
355. No sooner did he enter _____ the room than he declared that he
would not enter ___ the new contract.
(a) into, into (b) into, to
(c) to, into (d) no preposition, into
356. An editor is a stickler ____ accuracy.
(a) to (b) for (c) of (d) at
357. You will share ___ the prize money ___ me.
(a) in, in (b) with ,with
(c) with, in (d) no preposition, with
358. Regular exercise is conducive ............. health.
(a) for (b) of (c) in (d) to
359. I wish to heartily congratulate you ______ your astounding success.
a. for b. on c. of d. with
360. The old lady swooned but was soon restored ______ senses.
a. to b. at c. from d. with

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361. He has promised to pay me the whole amount in cheque ____ the
stipulated time.
a. with b. since c. within d. at
362. The old man was overwhelmed _____ joy at the success of his only
son.
a. for b. by c. with d. at
363. Those who are in power have to be sensitive ___ the sufferings of
the poor.
a. of b. off c. with d. to
364. Adults suffering _____ chicken pox can develop all kinds of
complications.
a. of b. with c. from d. at
365. The members of the Opposition party in the Parliament shout _____
the minister if he makes a wrong statement.
a. at b. upon c. on d. towards
366. They are a politically important family; one of his sisters is a minister
and the other is married ____ a minister.
a. with b. to c. off d. of
367. The patient was accompanied ____ his friend.
a. by b. with c. from d. in
368. He walked _______ the end of the street.
a. to b. till c. from d. until
369. His father is disgusted ______ him for his addiction to drink.
a. against b. at c. with d. towards

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370. It took her a long time to get _____ the death of her husband.
a. off b. of c. into d. over
371. Bacon, the father of the English essay had a thirst _____ knowledge.
a. for b. of c. in d. with
372. We saw sand sculptures _____ the beach.
a. in b. on [Link] d. up
373. This container is full _____ water so I can’t carry it for a long
distance at one go.
a. with b. off c. of d. in
374. Freedom fighters laboured ______ the good of the poor enslaved
masses.
a. with b. to c. from d. for
375. You must be aware of the fact that men ______ 25 years of age
cannot take examination.
a. under b. below c. Beneath d. underneath
376. He is exceptionally good _____ teaching Mathematics and English
as well.
a. at b. in c. on d. for
377. His mother and father are vexed ______ his brother’s rude
behaviour.
a. with b. at c. for d. in
378. I don’t understand why you should be surprised _____ this action of
hers. to
a. with b. to c. at d. by

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379. He is a fanatic kind of guy and there is no limit ____ his zeal and
zest.
a. of b. off c. to d. with
380. The introduction to this book is very good, but the preface ___ this
book is very short.
a. to b. at c. of d. with
381. You must know one thing that we will on no account comply ___ your
request or demand.
a. to b. by c. with d. towards
382. Can anyone over here let me know what the cause _____ her
anxiety is?
a. for b. of c. from d. with
383. Although you have got a well-paid job, yet in my opinion you are not
worthy _____ it from any angle.
a. for b. of c. at d. with
384. The decline ____ the price of petrol is now ever so indispensable and
it must come down within a week.
a. in b. of c. from d. with
385. I know I have committed a blunder and I beg pardon _____ you for
what I have done.
a. in b. under c. of d. off
386. Whether you accept it or not, you must be ashamed ___ this folly of
yours.
a. at b. of c. with d. from

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387. The court absolved him ____ all the charges.
a. off b. of c. with d. by
388. I absolved him _____ his promise
a. from b. towards c. with d. by
389. He was acquitted _____all the charges levelled against him.
a. for b. against c. of d. off
390. She accused me ___ stealing her handbag.
a. off b. of c. with d. by

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391. I have no access ____ the Prime Minister.
a. off b. to c. with d. for
392. We decided to adhere _____ the rules of the team.
a. off b. to c. with d. for
393. Sheetal approved ____ my proposal in no time.
a. of b. to c. with d. for
394. The President has given assent ___ the Bill.
a. off b. to c. with d. for
395. I am not acquainted _____ this girl.
a. of b. to c. with d. for
396. He is addicted ____ alcohol.
a. towards b. to c. in d. for
397. I am assured _____ his help in need.
a. of b. to c. with d. for
398. Shivani availed herself ___ this opportunity and got success.
a. of b. in c. with d. for
399. Keep aloof ____ bad people.
a. off b. in c. from d. for
400. You should abide _____ the rules laid down by the committee.
a. by b. to c. with d. for
401. Rohit was admitted _____ the school on merit.
a. in b. to c. into d. for

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402. You will have to answer ___ your misdeeds.
a. off b. to c. with d. for
403. You should account ____ your absence from the office.
a. by b. to c. with d. for
404. Lady Sri Ram college is affiliated ____ the Delhi University.
a. off b. to c. at d. for
405. He did not attend ___ what his mother advised him.
a. off b. to c. with d. for
406. I do not agree ___ you.
a. off b. to c. with d. for
407. He agreed ____ all my views but his sister did not.
a. by b. to c. with d. both b & c
408. India is afflicted _____ extreme poverty.
a. by b. to c. with d. for
409. Always act ____ the advice of your elders.
a. upon b. to c. with d. for
410. You must adapt yourself ____ new situations to succeed in life.
a. by b. to c. with d. for
411. I am accustomed ___ eating fruits.
a. by b. to c. with d. for
412. I am aware ____ this fact.
a. by b. to c. with d. of

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413. Beware ___ wild dogs lest you should be bitten.
a. by b. to c. of d. for
414. His son is blind ____ right eye and needs major surgery.
a. of b. in c. with d. for
415. We should not be blind ___ the fault of our children.
a. by b. to c. with d. for
416. Your speech has no bearing ____ the subject we are discussing.
a. on b. to c. with d. for
417. I believe ____ him because he is honest.
a. by b. in c. with d. for
418. He compensated me _____ the damage to my scooter.
a. by b. to c. with d. for
419. He is cured ____ illness after long treatment.
a. by b. of c. with d. for
420. There is no cure _____ AIDS yet.
a. by b. of c. with d. for

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421. He will compete with me ___ the first position in the college.
a. by b. of c. with d. for
422. I conform ___ the rules of the committee.
a. by b. to c. with d. for
423. The child was clinging ____ her mother.
a. by b. of c. with d. to
424. You must comply ____ the rules laid down by the committee.
a. by b. of c. with d. for
425. The accused was condemned _____ death.
a. to b. of c. with d. for
426. Sahil congratulated his friend ___ his success.
a. by b. on c. with d. for
427. My sister is always confident ____ her success.
a. by b. of c. with d. for
428. You should never count ___ unreliable persons.
a. by b. of c. on d. for
429. Charge ___ murder was framed against him.
a. by b. of c. on d. for
430. He was charged ____ the murder of his neighbour.
a. by b. with c. on d. for

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431. My advocate can’t cope ____ heavy court work.
a. by b. of c. with d. for
432. Every Indian should contribute ___ the success of Indian economy.
a. to b. of c. on d. for
433. He complained ___ the Principal against me.
a. by b. of c. to d. for
434. The teacher complained ____ his rude behaviour.
a. by b. of c. on d. for
435. He has committed himself ____ the service of the society.
a. by b. to c. on d. for
436. The house consists ___ four rooms.
a. by b. of c. on d. for
437. The teacher dwelt ___ the need of discipline.
a. by b. of c. on d. for
438. He died ___ Malaria after a few days’ illness.
a. by b. of c. from d. for
439. He died ____ over work because hard work had affected his health
adversely.
a. from b. of c. on d. for
440. I differ ____ you on the views of life.
a. by b. of c. with d. for
441. She differs ____ me both in habits and looks.
a. from b. with c. on d. for

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442. My friend deals _____ cloth.
a. in b. with c. on d. for
443. You must learn how to deal _____ customers.
a. by b. with c. on d. for
444. You can’t dispense ___ the use of fan in summer.
a. by b. with c. on d. for
445. I shall dispose ____ my old furniture and buy new one.
a. by b. of c. off d. for
446. Being spiritual he is disgusted _____ material things of life.
a. by b. with c. on d. for
447. Everyone felt disgusted ___ his jokes.
a. by b. with c. on d. at
448. He has decided to embark ___ new business undertaking.
a. by b. with c. on d. for
449. India and America entered ___ various agreements.
a. into b. in c. on d. for
450. My brother has decided to enter ___ expansion programme of his
business.
a. upon b. with c. in d. for

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451. I need not enlarge ____ the problem and waste your time.
a. by b. with c. on d. for
452. His wife is endowed ____ both charms and talents.
a. by b. with c. on d. for
453. The children were fascinated ____ all the toys in the shop windows.
a. by b. with c. on d. for
454. I was fascinated ____ her because of her admirable manners.
a. by b. with c. on d. for
455. Carnivorous animals feed ____ flesh.
a. by b. with c. on d. for
456. He is fond _____ classical music.
a. by b. with c. of d. for
457. For lack ____ money he could not continue study further.
a. of b. with c. on d. for
458. Katrina is good _____ dancing.
a. at b. with c. of d. to
459. I have not heard ___ him for a long time.
a. at b. from c. of d. to
460. I heard ____ this event in Mumbai and rushed back to Delhi.
a. at b. with c. of d. to
461. You can’t infer anything _____ his statement.
a. at b. with c. from d. to

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462. Wise persons have insight ___ the reality of life.
a. at b. with c. into d. to
463. Sara is wanting ____ common sense.
a. over b. upon c. for d. in
464. Hindus believe in many rituals to ward the evils ____.
a. over b. upon c. for d. off
465. Sheetal yearned _____ the return to her own home.
a. over b. upon c. for d. to
466. The police are inquiring _____ the case.
a. at b. with c. of d. into
467. Don’t interfere ____ my private affairs.
a. at b. in c. of d. to
468. Refrain from interfering ____ the course of justice.
a. at b. with c. of d. to
469. He intruded ___ the room but was turned out.
a. at b. with c. into d. to
470. Your remarks are really worthy ___ note.
a. over b. upon c. for d. of
471. Don’t intrude ___ the privacy of anyone.
a. on b. with c. of d. to
472. Don’t jump ___ conclusion without giving due consideration to the
facts.
a. at b. to c. of d. to

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473. Mr Rohit is well known ___ his benevolence.
a. at b. with c. for d. to
474. He lives entirely ___ vegetables these days.
a. on b. with c. for d. to
475. I have to live ___ the labour of my own hands.
a. at b. with c. for d. by
476. You should listen ___ my advice.
a. at b. with c. for d. to
477. I hold you liable ___ the murder.
a. at b. with c. for d. to
478. He is liable ___ imprisonment and fine.
a. at b. with c. for d. to
479. Never laugh ____ the old persons.
a. at b. with c. for d. to
480. Even educated persons were lacking ____ table manner.
a. at b. with c. in d. to

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481. She has great liking ____ children.
a. at b. with c. for d. to
482. He warned the nation ____ financial crisis.
a. over b. of c. for d. to
483. There is likeness _____ the Chinese and Koreans.
a. at b. with c. between d. for
484. There is always a limit ___ friendship.
a. at b. with c. for d. to
485. He has been neglectful ____ his business .
a. at b. to c. for d. of
486. Don’t be negligent _____ your duty.
a. at b. in c. for d. to
487. Oblivious ____ danger, they kept on marching ahead.
a. of b. with c. for d. to
488. Her mother was overwhelmed ____ love for his son.
a. at b. with c. for d. to
489. The enemy was overwhelmed ___ our army.
a. at b. with c. by d. for
490. Thickly populated areas are prone _____ riots and diseases.
a. at b. with c. for d. to
491. They prevailed _____ all odds in life.
a. at b. with c. upon d. against

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492. I have prevailed ____ him to come to attend the function.
a. at b. with c. for d. on
493. He presided ____ the meeting in the absence of the Chairman.
a. upon b. with c. for d. over
494. He is popular ___ the students of the class.
a. at b. with c. for d. to
495. They partook ____ our food and were satisfied.
a. at b. with c. of d. for
496. The rich prey ___ the poor
a. at b. on c. for d. to
497. He repented ______ the misdeeds of his youth.
a. at b. of c. off d. to
498. He has not yet been reconciled ____ his wife.
a. at b. with c. for d. to
499. You can safely reckon _____ the books for advice.
a. upon b. with c. for d. to
500. All his friends smiled mockingly ____ his failure.
a. at b. with c. for d. to
501. At last fate smiled ___ him and he was successful.
a. at b. with c. for d. on
502. I shall speak _____ you to the commander.
a. at b. with c. for d. to

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503. There is no scenic spot here to speak ____.
a. at b. with c. for d. of
504. He started his journey_____ Mumbai though he did not have enough
money.
a. at b. on c. for d. to
505. It is futile to strive _____ permanent joy in life.
a. at b. with c. for d. to
506. Don’t strive ____ the rich and the powerful.
a. at b. with c. for d. to
507. He would never side _____ those who are unjust.
a. at b. with c. for d. to
508. Communal speeches will spark ____ riots in the town.
a. at b. with c. off d. to
509. Think ___ a plan and let me know tomorrow.
a. at b. with c. for d. of
510. I will think ____ your case after sometime.
a. at b. upon c. for d. to

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511. Her remarks are tantamount _____ insult.
a. over b. upon c. for d. to
512. Do not trespass ____ government land.
a. over b. upon c. for d. on
513. Sohan was punished for trespassing ______ rules of the road.
a. over b. upon c. against d. to
514. I am vexed ____ my sister’s absence.
a. over b. upon c. for d. at
515. At last he triumphed ____ his difficulties.
a. over b. upon c. for d. to
516. Globalisation has ushered ____ an era of market economy.
a. over b. upon c. for d. in
517. She is versed _____ the art of cooking.
a. in b. upon c. for d. to
518. Though rich, Rohit is not vain _____ her health.
a. over b. upon c. of d. to
519. Don’t get vexed ____ me.
a. over b. upon c. with d. to
520. He tided ______ all the difficulties with determination.
a. Of b. away c. for d. over
521. The child responded to his mother's demands ______ throwing a
tantrum.
a. with b. by c. From d. to

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522. I think she spent the entire afternoon ______ the phone.
a. on b. in c. at d. with
523. I will wait ______ 6:30, but then I'm going home.
a. from b. at c. till d. in
524. My fingers were injured so my sister had to write the note _____ me.
a. for b. with c. to d. upon
525. What are the main ingredients ______ this mixture?
a. about b. to c. Of d. with
526. My best friend, John, is named ______ his great-grandfather.
a. after b. to c. about d. by
527. Grandpa stayed up ______ two in the morning.
a. since b. for c. until d. between
528. My parents have been married ______ forty-nine years.
a. since b. for c. until [Link]
529. He usually travels to Philadelphia _______ train.
a. by b. at c. with [Link]
530. You frequently see this kind of violence ____ television.
a. with b. in c. on d. from
531. I was visiting my best friend _____ the hospital.
a. of b. at c. In d. on
532. The professor _______ South Africa amazed the American students
with her stories.
a. from b. of c. In d. at

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533. I'll see you ____ Monday when I get there.
a. in b. by c. At d. from
534. It's been snowing ________ Christmas morning.
a. since b. for c. Until d. from
535. I'd rather be single ________ in a bad relationship.
A. besides B. instead C. than d. but
536. Using your cell phone while driving is ___________ the law.
A. against B. beyond C. Despite D. besides
537. I have no experience, so I'm _____ a disadvantage when it comes to
this job interview.
A. at B. in C. With D. on
538. My grandparents lived in that same house _____ ages.
A. for B. over C. Since D. till
539. He's Italian? For some reason I was _______ the impression that he
was Spanish.
A. in B. under C. With D. on
540. We've put a lot of effort ______ this project.
A. inside B. into C. Within [Link]

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541. We drove ________ the coastline of California.
A. along B. onto C. Through D. over
542. Everyone __________ Joanna agreed with me.
A. against B. except C. Without D. beyond
543. The scientist made an amazing discovery _____ accident.
A. by B. on C. Through d. in
544. 5Shakira is engaged _______ her work.
A. in B. with C. At D. for
545. He exulted _______ his rival's failure.
A. at B. over C. On D. from
546. I felicitated him _______ his success.
A. on B. at C. Of D. for
547. The moon emerged _______ the clouds.
A. on B. at C. From D. in
548. Naeem is fond _______ playing tennis.
A. of B. in C. For D. in
549. He imparts every secret _______ me.
A. for B. with C. To D. in
550. His house is furnished ______ modern articles.
A. with B. on C. From D. for
551. The branch of tree is laden ______ bunches.
A. of B. with C. In D. off

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552. He was knocked _______ in the final round.
A. at B. in C. Out D. down
553. Hard work is the key _______ success.
A. of B. to C. In D. for
554. You are liable _______ your brother's debts.
A. for B. of C. With D. to
555. He persisted _______ going abroad.
A. in B. at C. Of D. on
556. The boss raged _______ her for nothing.
A. at B. on C. Of D. with
557. She is recovering _______ fever.
A. from B. of C. For D. beyond
558. We may play football. It depends ................ the weather.
A. on B. of C. From D. in
559. We want to see a big increase .................. productivity.
A. of B. in C. With D. for
560. His wife is suffering ................. hepatitis.
A. of B. with C. From D. in
561. I hate the thought ............. going back to work.
A. to B. of C. For D. at
562. You remind me ............. a boy I was at school.
A. of B. Off C. for D. at

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563. I am pleased ........................... my exam results.
A. with B. for C. By D. in
564. The noise from upstairs prevented me .................
A. to sleep B. from sleeping
C. from sleep D. sleeping
565. She insisted ........................... paying for the drinks.
A. to B. for C. On D. in
566. This material is different ___ that.
A. To B. From C. With D. of
567. You should explain this ___ them.
A. To B. With C. At D. for
568. Jyoti is working ____a farm and her mother is working___ a bank.
A. In, in B. On , in C. In , on D. On , on
569. I haven't been to the theatre ___ a long time.
A. For B. Since C. From D. in
570. He apprised the members___ the current financial crisis.
A. for B. of C. On D. towards

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571. This is a comfortable house to live ___.
A. At B. In C. On D. for
572. They are called ___ different names.
A. With B. By C. For D. off
573. We should not spend money ___ luxuries.
A. For B. With C. On D. At
574. I gave him a chair to sit ___.
A. On B. In C. By D. at
575. The new term begins ___ June 1st.
A. On B. In C. At D. with
576. He poured the tea ___ the mug.
A. In B. Into C. On d. inside
577. The officer presided ____ the meeting.
A. With B. In C. On d. over
578. The doctor cured her _____ cancer.
A. In B. for C. from D. of
579. Raj is ______ the bus stop.
A. In B. On C. At D. towards
580. Tania was deprived_____ the property after her father’s death.
A. from B. off C. of D. for
581. He is indebted ______his friend _____a large sum.
A. To, to B. By, for C. For , to D. to, for

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582. This story has been taken ____ The Arabian Nights.
A. with B. By C. From D. of
583. He will have to atone ______ his misdeeds.
A. in B. On C. for D. from
584. I have not smoked ______ 2002.
A. Still B. Yet C. Since D. for
585. The cat is _____ the table.
A. Below B. Under C. Beneath D. underneath
586. I was born _____ Delhi.
A. In B. At C. On D. from
587. She is doing maths ........... a scientific calculator.
A. in B. with C. on D. at
588. I went .......... the exam room to take the entry test.
A. at B. into C. over D. in
589. The marathon race started ............ the college.
A. from B. in C. on D. at
590. I live far ......... home in remote tribal areas of Pakistan.
A. from B. on C. to D. at
591. There are strange loud sounds coming ......... the Jungle.
A. in B. to C. at D. from
592. The kid accidently fell ........ the lake.
A. on B. in C. at D. into

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593. We will start this topic ......... the middle of the page.
A. from B. in C. on D. at
594. Aslam is angry .......... his younger brother.
A. on B. in C. with D. at
595. Are you happy ......... the MDCAT result?
A. with B. for C. in D. on
596. The boss didn’t punish him for coming late. He must be_____ his
good books.
A) in B) into C) inside D) onto
597. Both parties must adhere ______ the terms of the contract.
A. In B. By C. On D. To
598. I was alarmed _______ his death.
A. by B. at C. upon D. from
599. He is averse _______ hard work.
A. on B. to C. at D. from
600. What is the cause ____________ the problem?
A. of B. on C. about D. for

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601. It differs _____________ their last suggestion?
A. about B. in C. from D. of
602. This flying coach is bound ______ Karachi.
A. For B. From C. To D. in
603. I would like to thank you ____________ behalf of all of us?
A. of B. on C. about D. in
604. He is jealous ______________ her success?
A. of B. on C. about D. in
605. He was accused ______________ theft?
A. of B. in C. about D. with
606. What did you make __________ the lecture?
A. of B. in C. about D. on
607. Unfortunately, we had to cancel it owing ___________ the bad
weather?
A. of B. in C. about D. to
608. It was kind _______________ you to help?
A. of B. in C. about D. on
609. She cares ________ the environment?
A. of B. in C. about D. on
610. He was embarrassed because everybody was laughing __________
him?
A. of B. in C. about D. at

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611. Green pepper is very rich ________ vitamin C?
A. of B. in C. about D. on
612. Please do not interfere _____________ my personal affairs?
A. of B. in C. about D. on
613. He is interested ____________ history?
A. of B. in C. about D. on
614. We arrived ____________ the station an hour late?
A. of B. in C. about D. at
615. I am good __________ tennis?
A. of B. in C. about D. at
616. The teacher set some homework ___________ the end of the lesson?
A. of B. in C. about D. at
617. She suffers ___________ a heart disease?
A. from B. in C. about D. on
618. They decided __________ the grey sofa?
A. of B. in C. about D. on
619. He confided _________ me.
A. of B. in C. about D. on
620. I am envious ___________ them?
A. of B. in C. about D. on
621. He looks upset, I think he took the criticism _____________ heart.
A. to B. in C. about D. of

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622. I am worried ____________ the exam.
A. for B. about C. on D. of
623. Nafeesa is afraid ___________spiders.
A. from B. with C. about D. of
624. He writes ___ ink.
A. with B. in C. for D. on
625. He belongs________ a noble family.
A. with B. to C. from D. in
626. I prefer tea _______ coffee.
A. to B. than C. then D. of
627. The railway track runs ______ the river.
A. over B. across C. by D. on
628. The book is ______ the mug and pen.
A. In B. Among C. Between D. Of
629. A good judge never jumps _________the conclusion.
A. In B. To C. on D. At
630. You must bear _______ his pranks.
A. with B. down C. out D. up

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631. He is serious _______ visiting Paris.
A. Of B. For C. To D. On
632. We are accountable _________God for our actions.
A. with B. on C. in D. to
633. I am famous _______honesty where javed is notorious for dishonesty.
A. for B. to C. upon D. in
634. I’m getting late ______ office.
A. From B. For C. To D. In
635. She’s angry ______ you.
A. On B. For C. With D. To
636. The public were deeply sceptical ________ some of the proposals.
A. For B. With C. About D. Of
638. The same considerations are equally applicable ______ accident
claims.
A. to B. for C. on D. of
639. Parents expect more _____ their children.
A. with B. of C. from D. to
640. I have been working here _______ ten years.
A. from B. since C. for D. with
641. There is no point ____ arguing.
A. to B. over C. in D. on
642. Fakhar Zaman adapted himself ______ the new environment.
A. on B. at C. in D. to

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643.I don’t want to argue ______ you.
A. at B. to C. of D. with
644. I was aware ______ the problems parents were facing.
A. of B. with C. to D. from
645. The club usually empties _____ about two in the morning.
A. off B. at C. in D. out
646. Danish came out ____ his office, looking tired and worried.
A. with B. from C. at D. of
647. We are sensible _____ the difficulties he faces.
A. to B. of C. with D. at
648. He was upbraided _______ his slovenly appearance.
A. of B. for C. with D. to
649. I suspect him ____ stealing the pen.
A. for B. of C. over D. by
650. He got ______ his illness in two weeks.
A. over B. on C. at D. by
651. There was no heir ______ the throne.
A. to B. with C. him D. over
652. The rains have set ______.
A. In B. Of C. On D. Out
653. Usman was broken ________ from his old friends.
A. down B. of C. away D. in

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654. His brother was trembling __ fear.
A. for B. of C. to D. with
655. The wheels of the truck press __ the road.
A. on B. against C. upon D. over
656. The island is so small that there are only five houses ______ it.
(A) in (B) on (C) over (D) around
657. The local team scored three goals ______ the first half of the match.
(A) in (B) on (C) for (D) below
658. Many species of insects were wiped _______ when the jungle was
cleared.
(A) away (B) out (C) of (D) off
659. The staff co-operated ______ the management to increase
productivity.
(A) for (B) by (C) to (D) with
660. You can obtain the answer ______ adding the date of birth to this
figure.
(A) in (B) on (C) to (D) by

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661. There is widespread unemployment all ______ the country.
(A) in (B) about (C) over (D) in
662. There was rapid development ______ the post-war years.
(A) in (B) among (C) towards (D) during
663. Most ______ the tourists enjoyed the visit to the batik factory.
(A) of (B) off (C) between (D) with
664. The railway track runs ______ the river.
(A) over (B) across (C) by (D) on
665. On hearing the siren. I pulled ______ and stopped the car.
(A) towards (B) in (C) over (D) up
666. Please wait for me. I will finish the task _____ five or ten minutes.
(A) at (B) in (C) by (D) from
667. My uncle, who is a businessman, often travels _____ air.
(A) on (B) in (C) by (D) from
668. You can move around the town _____ foot as it is not very big.
(A) by (B) in (C) on (D) from
669. This present is _____ my grandmother.
(A) by (B) from (C) on (D) at
670. I intend to visit my grandparents _____ this weekend.
(A) on (B) during (C) by (D) for
671. I finally received the letter which I had been waiting _____ .
(A) at (B) for (C) on (D) to

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672. You can rely _____ him to be there whenever you need him.
(A) at (B) with (C) on (D) in
673. Please attend _____ this matter immediately. It is urgent.
(A) on (B) to (C) at (D) with
674. You should not put _____ doing something until the very last minute.
(A) off (B) over (C) on (D) of
675. He comes _____ a rich family.
(A) by (B) on (C) from (D) of
676. They agreed _____ me that we should not go there.
(A) with (B) by (C) on (D) for
677. He doesn’t approve _____ our plans.
(A) on (B) of (C) to (D) by
678. William says that he aims _____ winning at least a consolation prize.
(A) at (B) to (C) for (D) on
679. Our neighbor always complains _____ the noise made by us.
(A) on (B) by (C) over (D) about
680. Is this the book you spoke _____ yesterday ?
(A) on (B) of (C) over (D) for
681. Why do they look so pleased _____ themselves?
(A) of (B) with (C) for (D) by

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682. Those who are sympathetic _____ that candidate have been asked to
give active support to him.
(A) towards (B) to (C) for (D) at
683. The climate is perfect _____ growing fruits like pineapples and
bananas.
(A) with (B) to (C) in (D) for
684. We must be wary _____ that dog. It looks rather dangerous.
(A) of (B) with (C) at (D) about
685. The female elephant was wild _____ rage because her calf had been
shot at.
(A) in (B) over (C) with (D) of
686. The music is pleasing _____ my ears.
(A) for (B) to (C) in (D) through
687. I feel that she is unhappy _____ her poor grades.
(A) at (B) over (C) with (D) on
688. You are rather friendly _____ the Tans, aren’t you?
(A) with (B) to (C) at (D) over
689. She is hopeful _____ getting that job.
(A) at (B) of (C) by (D) over
690. They are kind _____ animals and they have often taken in stray dogs
and cats.
(A) to (B) for (C) at (D) over

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691. My cousin lives _____ my house.
(A) in (B) across (C) over (D) in front
692. You might get hurt if you jumped _____ from that height.
(A) up (B) on (C) down (D) in
693. If you ever pass _____ that area, remember to look at the statue.
(A) over (B) through (C) on (D) at
694. She leaned her head _____ the back of the sofa.
(A) on (B) against (C) over (D) at
695. He got ______ the bus when he reached Ann St.
(A) over (B) of (C) beneath (D) off
696. We traveled to Lipoh ______ bus.
(A) at (B) in (C) on (D) by
697. Neo came to school ______ Wendy’s car today.
(A) of (B) on (C) to (D) in
698. She got ______ the car and went into the house
(A) over (B) of (C) out of (D) in
699. I sewed her dress ______ my old sewing machine.
(A) in (B) to (C) of (D) with
700. The child was killed ______ a stray bullet.
(A) by (B) on (C) to (D) with
701. We were shocked ______ his words.
(A) to (B) for (C) at (D) of

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702. I can’t mend this hole ______ any cement.
(A) for (B) without (C) of (D) to
703. I decided to lay a trap ______ my enemy.
(A) of (B) for (C) by (D) off
704. Maggie let her record book ______ Shirley.
(A) on (B) in (C) to (D) at
705. The soldiers charged ______ their enemy.
(A) on (B) at (C) in (D) to
706. “What did you buy this dress ______ ?”
(A) on (B) for (C) from (D) of
707. Yesterday, I saw a man ______ green hair.
(A) on (B) with (C) to (D) of
708. He gave a talk ______ the causes of dengue fever.
(A) on (B) of (C) off (D) for
709. She read the class a story ______ a clever mouse deer.
(A) against (B) over (C) across (D) about
710. She explained the solution to us ______ a patient manner.
(A) on (B) at (C) of (D) in
711. ______ the sound of the gun, start running.
(A) For (B) Of (C) In (D) At
712. You can’t write with a pen ______ a nib.
(A) in (B) without (C) above (D) against

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713. The mixture was composed ______ sand and salt.
(A) of (B) from (C) off (D) for
714. She bought the flowers ______ herself.
(A) in (B) on (C) at (D) for
715. I am interested ______ stamp-collecting.
(A) in (B) on (C) at (D) about
716. Are you ready ______ dinner?
(A) on (B) for (C) of (D) off
717. Mary is not used ______ staying in a big city.
(A) for (B) on (C) in (D) to
718. John is tired ______ eating fried rice.
(A) on (B) of (C) for (D) from
719. My brother is good ______ languages.
(A) at (B) on (C) by (D) of
720. “I really felt sorry ______ the old lady,” Edie said.
(A) from (B) of (C) off (D) for

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721. The climate is not conducive……..health.
(A) to (B) for (C) of (D) off
722. “I’m sorry. I have to back ______ of this deal,” he said.
(A) about (B) out (C) for (D) at
723. Mr. Michael is ______. He’ll be back soon.
(A) away (B) of (C) against (D) over
724. The French army blew the bugle ______ the start of the battle.
(A) at (B) over (C) to (D) up
725. The fireman had to break ______ the door.
(A) on (B) to (C) down (D) by
726. “Call ______ my office to collect the plans,” the architect said.
(A) to (B) at (C) in (D) for
727. “Please carry ______ playing, I enjoy piano music,” she urged.
(A) on (B) at (C) to (D) by
728. “Clean ______ this mess, please,” said the lady.
(A) up (B) to (C) by (D) on
729. You’re running so fast. I can’t catch ______ with you.
(A) on (B) to (C) for (D) up
730. The shop had to close ______ as its owners were bankrupt.
(A) down (B) on (C) to (D) by
731. Our electricity supply will be cut ______ at two o’clock today.
(A) from (B) for (C) of (D) off

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732. We had to fill ______ many forms.
(A) up (B) in (C) across (D) from
733. The teacher gave ______ all the report cards.
(A) to (B) out (C) by (D) for
734. “Be careful with the gun. It can go ______ ,” he warned.
(A) of (B) off (C) for (D) to
735. “Remember to go ______ your answers carefully if you have time,”
She told us.
(A) above (B) against (C) beneath (D) over
736. “Aren’t you going to enter ______ this alliance?” Mr. Gan asked
Bobby.
(A) from (B) in (C) into (D) for
737. “When I grow ______, I’m going to travel all over the world,” the little
girl said.
(A) above (B) up (C) to (D) in
738. “The price of prawns has gone ______ a lot. They cost so much these
days,” Mrs. Ling said.
(A) over (B) under (C) up (D) below
739. The robbers tried to hold ______ the bank.
(A) down (B) up (C) above (D) to
740. “Have you handed ______ your book ?” the teacher asked the
student.
(A) to (B) by (C) in (D) for

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(A) before (B) after (C) again (D) over
742. “Don’t miss ______ any important points,” our teacher told us.
(A) in (B) out (C) on (D) of
743. The boss is ______ leave still.
(A) in (B) to (C) by (D) on
744. He just wanted to be left ______ peace but they kept trying to talk to
him.
(A) on (B) in (C) to (D) by
745. You get pearls ______ oysters.
(A) from (B) of (C) with (D) by
746. Humans cannot breathe ______ water for a minute.
(A) under (B) below (C) beneath (D) inside
747. In some countries, motorists drive _____ the left.
(A) in (B) by (C) on (D) to
748. She wrote the letter ______ green ink.
(A) from (B) on (C) with (D) in
749. The earring fell ______ her ear.
(A) down (B) off (C) out of (D) from
750. This black dress is not suitable ______ the wedding.
(A) for (B) to (C) with (D) of

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(A) with (B) to (C) than (D) from
752. She is very poor ______ Mathematics.
(A) with (B) for (C) on (D) at
753. Are you keen ______ the bracelet ?
(A) with (B) for (C) on (D) in
754. I was tied ______ the whole day with my work.
(A) in (B) up (C) out (D) to
755. He looks upset, I think he took the criticism _____ heart.
A) to B) about C) in D) of

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