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Prepositions

easy
English

I am sick ____ job.

Correct answer: C

A
from
B
with
C
of
Correct
D
by
Explanation and memory cue

The correct preposition to express annoyance or frustration with something is 'of'. The phrase 'I am sick of job' means being tired or fed up with the job. Although the sentence is missing an article before 'job', the focus is on the preposition, and 'of' is the correct choice among the options.

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Prepositions

easy
English

Parents were very surprised _____ his result.

Correct answer: C

A
on
B
from
C
at
Correct
D
about
Explanation and memory cue

The correct preposition to use with 'surprised' in this context is 'at'. We say 'surprised at his result' to indicate the cause of the surprise.

78

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Prepositions

easy
English

I feel sorry _____ his kids.

Correct answer: C

A
to
B
at
C
for
Correct
D
over
Explanation and memory cue

The correct preposition to use with 'feel sorry' when expressing sympathy is 'for'. Therefore, 'I feel sorry for his kids' is correct.

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Prepositions

easy
English

There is no possibility of _____ coming late.

Correct answer: A

A
them
Correct
B
they
C
theirs
D
their
Explanation and memory cue

The correct pronoun to use after 'possibility of' is the object pronoun 'them' because it follows a preposition ('of'). 'They' is a subject pronoun and incorrect here, while 'theirs' and 'their' are possessive forms and do not fit grammatically.

80

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Prepositions

easy
English

He is indifferent _____ his words.

Correct answer: D

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

The correct preposition to use with 'indifferent' in this context is 'to'. The phrase 'indifferent to his words' means he does not care about or is unaffected by his words.

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Prepositions

easy
English

Amna was engaged _____ Asim.

Correct answer: C

A
with
B
from
C
to
Correct
D
None
Explanation and memory cue

The correct preposition to use with 'engaged' in this context is 'to'. The phrase 'engaged to someone' means that Amna is promised to marry Asim, making option C correct.

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Prepositions

easy
English

He is fond _____ drawing.

Correct answer: B

A
to
B
of
Correct
C
in
D
on
Explanation and memory cue

The correct preposition used with 'fond' is 'of', making 'fond of drawing' the correct phrase. Other options do not fit grammatically in this context.

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Prepositions

easy
English

She is totally obedient to him.

Correct answer: B

A
of
B
to
Correct
C
both A & B
D
None
Explanation and memory cue

The correct preposition to use with 'obedient' is 'to', making 'obedient to him' the correct phrase. 'Of' is incorrect in this context, and 'both A & B' cannot be correct since only one preposition fits.

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Prepositions

easy
English

It was so nice _____ them.

Correct answer: C

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

The phrase 'It was so nice _____ them' is correctly completed with the preposition 'of' to form 'It was so nice of them.' This is a common English expression used to indicate that someone has done something kind or considerate. The preposition 'to' would require a verb following it (e.g., 'It was so nice to see them'), so it is not correct to complete the phrase as given without additional words. Therefore, 'of' is the correct choice here.

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Prepositions

easy
English

He is accustomed ____ hot weather.

Correct answer: C

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

The correct preposition to use with 'accustomed' is 'to'. The phrase should be 'He is accustomed to hot weather.' The other options are incorrect prepositions in this context.

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Prepositions

easy
English

He persisted ____ silly ideas.

Correct answer: C

A
on
B
to
C
in
Correct
D
none
Explanation and memory cue

The correct preposition to use with 'persisted' in this context is 'in'. The phrase 'persist in' means to continue firmly or obstinately in an opinion or course of action, which fits the sentence meaning.

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Prepositions

easy
English

The jar was full ____ oil.

Correct answer: D

A
with
B
from
C
by
D
of
Correct
Explanation and memory cue

The correct preposition to use with 'full' when indicating the content of a container is 'of'. Therefore, 'The jar was full of oil.' is the correct sentence.

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Prepositions

easy
English

Usman is afraid ____ ____ dog.

Correct answer: B

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

The correct preposition to use with 'afraid' when indicating the object of fear is 'of'. Therefore, 'afraid of dog' is correct, although it should be 'afraid of the dog' for grammatical completeness.

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Prepositions

easy
English

The training session has been changed from 9:00 to 10:00.

Correct answer: B

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

The correct preposition to indicate a change in time from one hour to another is 'to'. Therefore, 'The training session has been changed from 9:00 to 10:00' is correct.

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Prepositions

easy
English

The man was charged ____ ____ ____ ____ murder.

Correct answer: C

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

The correct preposition used with 'charged' in legal contexts is 'with'. The phrase 'charged with murder' is the standard and grammatically correct expression.

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Prepositions

easy
English

The shopkeeper has charged me ten rupees ____ ____ ____ ____ this book.

Correct answer: C

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

The correct preposition to use in this context is 'for' because it indicates the reason or purpose of the charge. The phrase should be 'charged me ten rupees for this book.'

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Prepositions

easy
English

He accused the man ____ stealing.

Correct answer: D

A
for
B
on
C
with
D
of
Correct
Explanation and memory cue

The correct preposition to use after 'accused the man' in this context is 'of'. The phrase is 'accused the man of stealing.'

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Prepositions

easy
English

Aqsa is travelling ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ the school.

Correct answer: C

A
off
B
to
C
towards
Correct
D
through
Explanation and memory cue

The preposition 'towards' correctly indicates movement in the direction of the school, fitting the sentence context better than the other options.

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Prepositions

easy
English

He is fully contented ____ ____ his life.

Correct answer: B

A
of
B
with
Correct
C
for
D
in
Explanation and memory cue

The correct preposition to use with 'contented' in this context is 'with,' making the phrase 'contented with his life' grammatically correct and natural in English.

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Prepositions

easy
English

Sana filled the glass ____ water.

Correct answer: A

A
with
Correct
B
of
C
from
D
by
Explanation and memory cue

The correct preposition to complete the sentence 'Sana filled the glass ____ water.' is 'with', making the sentence 'Sana filled the glass with water.' This is the standard and grammatically correct usage.

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Prepositions

easy
English

Sana is popular ____ ____ her friends.

Correct answer: A

A
among
Correct
B
by
C
over
D
with
Explanation and memory cue

The correct preposition to use in this context is 'among' because it refers to being popular within a group of people (her friends). 'With' is incorrect here as it usually indicates accompaniment, not popularity within a group.

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Prepositions

easy
English

Mother was aware of her children.

Correct answer: B

A
at
B
of
Correct
C
over
D
on
Explanation and memory cue

The correct preposition to use with 'aware' in this context is 'of'. The phrase 'aware of' means having knowledge or consciousness about something, which fits the sentence meaning.

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Prepositions

easy
English

Admin is capable of doing anything.

Correct answer: B

A
about
B
of
Correct
C
on
D
in
Explanation and memory cue

The correct preposition to complete the phrase 'capable ____ ____ doing anything' is 'of'. The phrase should read 'capable of doing anything,' which is the standard English usage.

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Prepositions

easy
English

Nelson Mandela was deprived ____ his freedom.

Correct answer: D

A
from
B
in
C
with
D
of
Correct
Explanation and memory cue

The correct preposition to use with 'deprived' in this context is 'of', making the phrase 'deprived of his freedom' grammatically correct and idiomatic.

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Prepositions

easy
English

Bananas are selling at Rs250 per dozen.

Correct answer: D

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

The correct preposition to indicate the price at which bananas are selling is 'at'. The phrase 'at Rs250 per dozen' correctly specifies the price point.