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Prepositions
Choose the correct compound prepositions from the options.
[Link] falls to the ground _______ the earth’s gravitational pull.
a. for
b. because of
c. cause of
2. The trial was done ___________ the procedure of law.
a. in accordance with
b. due to
c. despite of
3. India Gate is located right ________ the President’s house.
a. in back of
b. beside
c. in front of
4. As a ________ of his hard work, he achieved the target.
a. instead of
b. result of
c. apart from
5. ________ following the rules, he chose to break them.
a. instead of
b. despite of
c. due to
6. Failure is often the __________ negligence.
a. an effect of
b. consequence of
c. reason of
7. Much had been sacrificed __________ achieving independence.
a. for the want of
b. due to
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c. causes of
8. He is doing well _________ the adversities.
a. aside from
b. despite of
c. instead of
9. The companies are _________ each other.
a. agreement
b. in accordance to
c. in agreement with
10. The National Flag should be furled ________ every building.
a. top
b. above
c. on top of
[Link] students were given toys _________ the sweets on Children’s Day.
a) according to
b) aside from
c) in addition to
12.________ the fundamental rights, every citizen is entitled to equality of
opportunity.
a) instead of
b) in respect to
c) on top of
13.________ of the warnings, he continued swimming.
a) besides of
b) in spite of
c) oblivious
14. The accused turned witness __________ the leniency.
a) on condition of
b) on charge of
c) lack of
15.________ a beautiful house, he also owns a beautiful farm.
a) because of
b) aside from
c) due to
16.I have to do the cooking ________ doing the dishes.
a) apart from
b) causes of
c) effect on
17. Changing climatic condition is responsible __________ crop yield.
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a) decrease of
b) for lack of
c) effect on
[Link] parents must be informed _________ any in disciplinary conduct
shown by their wards.
a) despite of
b) in regards to
c) in case of
19._______ your exceptional performance, you will be honored.
a) with regard to
b) aside from
c) apart from
20._________ the Indian law, a government servant cannot hold any other
office of profit.
a. despite to
b. in spite of
c. according to
[Link] and lack of awareness are the main _________ the population
explosion.
a. cause of
b. causes of
c. despite of
[Link] is having a deep _______ the environment.
a. effect of
b. effect on
c. consequence of
[Link] didn’t turn up on time ________ his busy schedule.
a. due to
b. aside from
c. apart from
[Link] warming is an _________ greenhouse gas emission.
a. effect of
b. instead of
c. despite of
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