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easy2019
English

He complains ------------- headache.

Correct answer: C

A
for
B
at
C
of
Correct
D
None of these
Explanation and memory cue

The correct preposition to use with 'complains' in this context is 'of'. The phrase 'complains of headache' is standard English usage to indicate the subject is reporting a headache.

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easy2019
English

They have a dispute __________ money.

Correct answer: B

A
for
B
over
Correct
C
in
D
None of these
Explanation and memory cue

The correct preposition to use with 'dispute' in this context is 'over', which indicates the subject of the disagreement. Therefore, 'They have a dispute over money.' is correct.

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easy2019
English

The District Police Officer is invested --------------- magisterial powers.

Correct answer: C

A
for
B
of
C
with
Correct
D
None of these
Explanation and memory cue

The correct preposition used with 'invested' in this context is 'with'. The phrase 'invested with magisterial powers' is the standard and grammatically correct form.

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easy2019
English

The children were entrusted ----------- the care of their Uncle.

Correct answer: A

A
with
Correct
B
for
C
in
D
None of these
Explanation and memory cue

The correct preposition to use with 'entrusted' in this context is 'with'. The phrase 'entrusted with the care' is the standard and grammatically correct expression.

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easy2019
English

He has a reputation ----------- being a good teacher.

Correct answer: A

A
of
Correct
B
with
C
in
D
None of these
Explanation and memory cue

The correct preposition to use with 'reputation' in this context is 'of'. The phrase 'a reputation of being a good teacher' is grammatically correct and commonly used to indicate the quality someone is known for.

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easy2019
English

Darkness was the cause ------------------ his losing his way.

Correct answer: B

A
for
B
of
Correct
C
with
D
None of these
Explanation and memory cue

The correct preposition to use with 'cause' in this context is 'of'. The phrase should read 'Darkness was the cause of his losing his way.'

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medium2019FIA Assistant Director Paper 2019 Batch 3
EnglishFIA

Why did you object to -------------, he will be an asset to the company.

Correct answer: B

A
he be taken on
B
him being taken on
Correct
C
he being taken on
D
None of these
Explanation and memory cue

The phrase requires an object form followed by a gerund to function correctly as the object of 'object to.' 'Him being taken on' is grammatically correct, while the other options are incorrect or ungrammatical.

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easy2019FIA Assistant Director Paper 2019 Batch 3
EnglishFIA

Benefited a great deal --------------- taking that online training course.

Correct answer: B

A
for
B
From
Correct
C
With
D
None of these
Explanation and memory cue

The correct preposition to use with 'benefited' in this context is 'from'. The phrase 'benefited from taking that online training course' is grammatically correct and commonly used.

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easy2019FIA Assistant Director Legal & Investigation Paper 2019
EnglishFIA

Benefited a great deal ------------ taking that online training course.

Correct answer: B

A
For
B
From
Correct
C
Him
D
None of these
Explanation and memory cue

The correct preposition to use with 'benefited a great deal' is 'from,' as it indicates the source of benefit. Therefore, 'Benefited a great deal from taking that online training course' is correct.

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easy2020
EnglishFIA

He is French, but for some reasons I was ----------- the impression that he was Italian.

Correct answer: A

A
Under
Correct
B
In
C
With
D
None of these
Explanation and memory cue

The correct idiomatic expression is 'under the impression,' which means to believe something, often mistakenly. The phrase 'in the impression' is not used in English. Therefore, the correct preposition to use in the sentence is 'under.'

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easy2021
EnglishFIA

I am accustomed ------------- being interrupted.

Correct answer: B

A
at
B
to
Correct
C
on
D
None of these
Explanation and memory cue

The correct preposition to use with 'accustomed' in this context is 'to'. The phrase 'accustomed to' means being used to or familiar with something, so 'accustomed to being interrupted' is correct.

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easy2021
EnglishFIA

He is interested -------------- books.

Correct answer: C

A
at
B
on
C
in
Correct
D
with
Explanation and memory cue

The correct preposition to use with 'interested' when referring to a subject or object is 'in'. Therefore, 'He is interested in books.' is the correct sentence.

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easy2021
EnglishFIA

The sounds of the footsteps died _____ when the man moved away towards the woods.

Correct answer: C

A
With
B
For
C
Away
Correct
D
None of these
Explanation and memory cue

The idiomatic and grammatically correct phrase is 'died away,' which means the sound gradually faded or disappeared. The phrase 'died with' is not used in this context. Therefore, the correct preposition to complete the sentence is 'away.'

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easy2021
EnglishFIA

Never laugh ______ the old persons.

Correct answer: A

A
at
Correct
B
on
C
in
D
with
Explanation and memory cue

The correct preposition to use with 'laugh' in this context is 'at' because we laugh at someone or something, not on, in, or with. Therefore, 'Never laugh at the old persons' is grammatically correct.

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easy2021
EnglishFIA

The superior thought _____ the most suitable person to the job.

Correct answer: D

A
On
B
At
C
Out
D
None of these
Correct
Explanation and memory cue

The phrase 'The superior thought _____ the most suitable person to the job' requires the preposition 'of' after 'thought' to be grammatically correct, as in 'The superior thought of the most suitable person to the job.' Since 'of' is not among the options, none of the given options (A: On, B: At, C: Out) are correct. Therefore, the correct answer is 'D' (None of these). The explanation in the original question incorrectly states that 'on' is correct, but standard English usage confirms that 'thought of' is the proper phrase when considering or reflecting about someone or something.

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easy2021
EnglishFIA

I told the tailor to put red buttons _____ the dress he is making for me.

Correct answer: A

A
on
Correct
B
at
C
in
D
with
Explanation and memory cue

The correct preposition to use when referring to placing buttons on a dress is 'on'. 'On' indicates the surface where the buttons will be attached, making option A correct.

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easy
English

My brother is devoted __________ religion.

Correct answer: B

A
with
B
to
Correct
C
at
D
in
Explanation and memory cue

The correct preposition to use with 'devoted' in this context is 'to'. The phrase 'devoted to religion' is the standard and grammatically correct expression.

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easy
English

My father was angry _____ my failure.

Correct answer: D

A
in
B
on
C
with
D
at
Correct
Explanation and memory cue

The phrase 'angry at' is the most appropriate and commonly used preposition when referring to being angry about an event or failure. While 'angry with' is typically used when referring to a person, 'angry at' is used for things, events, or abstract nouns like 'failure'. Therefore, the correct sentence is 'My father was angry at my failure.' The original answer 'C' (with) is incorrect in this context.

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easy
English

All of us are devoted ________ one another.

Correct answer: C

A
of
B
at
C
to
Correct
D
with
Explanation and memory cue

The correct preposition to use with 'devoted' in this context is 'to'. The phrase 'devoted to one another' is grammatically correct and commonly used to express mutual dedication or affection.

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easy
English

There is something wonderful _____ him.

Correct answer: B

A
of
B
about
Correct
C
for
D
inside
Explanation and memory cue

The phrase 'There is something wonderful about him' is a common English expression meaning that he has a wonderful quality. The preposition 'about' correctly connects 'something wonderful' to 'him' in this context.

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easy
English

The Master was annoyed__________ the servant.

Correct answer: B

A
To
B
With
Correct
C
On
D
Upon
Explanation and memory cue

The correct preposition to use with 'annoyed' when indicating the cause of annoyance is 'with'. Therefore, 'The Master was annoyed with the servant' is correct.

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easy
English

He gave a lecture in which he pointed out an error in the book.

Correct answer: C

A
by
B
with
C
out
Correct
D
in
Explanation and memory cue

The correct phrase is "pointed out an error," where "out" is the appropriate preposition to indicate identifying or highlighting something. The sentence also requires a grammar correction from "He give" to "He gave."

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easy
English

She deprived her husband __________ all he had.

Correct answer: C

A
With
B
To
C
Of
Correct
D
From
Explanation and memory cue

The correct preposition to use with 'deprived' in this context is 'of', as in 'deprived her husband of all he had.' This indicates that she took away everything from him.

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easy
English

There is something wonderful ________ him.

Correct answer: B

A
of
B
about
Correct
C
for
D
inside
Explanation and memory cue

The phrase 'There is something wonderful about him' is a common and correct English expression, where 'about' is the appropriate preposition to indicate the characteristic related to 'him'.

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easy
English

Jameel, who has been nervous and jumpy lately, suddenly burst ________ tears.

Correct answer: A

A
into
Correct
B
in
C
on
D
with
Explanation and memory cue

The correct preposition to use with 'burst' in this context is 'into,' as the phrase 'burst into tears' is an idiomatic expression meaning to suddenly start crying.