SUBJECT NO.

1 (ENG-01)
PPSC ENGLISH

Most Important PPSC & FPSC Prepositions

1.Nafeesa is afraid_____ spiders.

A). from
B). in
C). about
D). of
Correct Answer is :D

2. I am worried_____ the exam.

A). in
B). about
C). on
D). of
Correct Answer is :B

3. He looks upset, I think he took the criticism_____ heart.

A). to
B). about
C). in
D). of
Correct Answer is :A

4. I am envious_____ them.
A). of
B). about
C). in
D). on
Correct Answer is :A

5. He confided_____ me.
A). about
B). in
C). on
D). of
Correct Answer is :B

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6. They decided_____ the grey sofa.
A). about
B). on
C). in
D). of
Correct Answer is :B

7. She suffers_____ a heart disease.

A). about
B). in
C). from
D). on
Correct Answer is :C

8. The teacher set some homework_____ the end of the

lesson.
A). about
B). in
C). of
D). at
Correct Answer is :D

9. I am good_____ tennis.
A). about
B). in
C). at
D). of
Correct Answer is :C

10. We arrived_____ the station an hour late.

A). about
B). in
C). at
D). of
Correct Answer is :C

11. He is interested_____ history.

A). about
B). of
C). in
D). on
Correct Answer is :C

12. Please do not interfere_____ my personal affairs.

A). about
B). in
C). of
D). on
Correct Answer is :B

13. Green pepper is very rich_____ vitamin C.

A). of
B). about
C). on
D). in
Correct Answer is :D

14. He was embarrassed because everybody was laughing

_____ him.
A). on
B). in
C). at
D). about
Correct Answer is :C

15. She cares_____ the environment.

A). on
B). in
C). of
D). about
Correct Answer is :D

16. It was kind_____ you to help.

A). of
B). in
C). about
D). on
Correct Answer is :A

17. Unfortunately, we had to cancel it owing_____ the bad

weather.
A). in
B). to
C). of
D). about
Correct Answer is :B

18. What did you make_____ the lecture?

A). in
B). on
C). about
D). of
Correct Answer is :D

19. He was accused_____ theft.

A). on
B). about
C). in
D). of
Correct Answer is :D

20. As_____ me, I will be happy to lend a hand.

A). in
B). for
C). about
D). of
Correct Answer is :B

21. It differs_____ their last suggestion.

A). about
B). in
C). of
D). from
Correct Answer is :D

22. I am _____ favour the idea. I think it will work well.

A). on
B). in
C). of
D). about
Correct Answer is :B

23. What is the cause_____ the problem?

A). of
B). on
C). about
D). in
Correct Answer is :A

24. I would like to thank you_____ behalf of all of us.

A). on
B). in
C). about
D). of
Correct Answer is :A
25. He is jealous_____ her success.
A). about
B). of
C). in
D). on
Correct Answer is :B

26. Everything is_____ control there is no need to worry.

A). about
B). under
C). in
D). of
Correct Answer is :B

27. He is married_____ Maria.

A). about
B). to
C). of
D). in
Correct Answer is :B

28. He does not care_____ losing his job.

A). about
B). in
C). of
D). on
Correct Answer is :A

29. I never listen_____ the radio.

A). to
B). of
C). about
D). in
Correct Answer is :A

30. Do not take any notice_____ him.

A). about
B). on
C). of
D). in
Correct Answer is :C

SET NO.II
1. I am fed up_____ his mess.
A).with
B). of
C). about
D). in
Correct Answer is :A

2. He is tired_____ their complaints

A). about
B). of
C). on
D). in
Correct Answer is :B

3. She will be there_____ you

A). for
B). in
C). about
D). of
Correct Answer is :A

4. The trouble_____ him is that he never knows when to keep

quiet.
A). about
B). in
C). with
D). of
Correct Answer is :C

5. Shall I ask_____ the bill?

A).about
B). in
C). of
D). for
Correct Answer is :D

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6. Everybody blamed him_____ the accident.

A). for
B). in
C). about
D). of
Correct Answer is :A

7. Congratulations_____ your engagement.

A). about
B). in
C). on
D). of
Correct Answer is :C

8. She is sick_____ her job.

A). in
B). about
C). on
D). of
Correct Answer is :D

9. The mission is_____ United Nations control.

A). about
B). under
C). in
D). of
Correct Answer is :B

10. I need it by Friday_____ the latest.

A). at
B). in
C). about
D). of
Correct Answer is :A

11. They are associated_____ our company.

A). about
B). with
C). in
D). of
Correct Answer is :B

12. She has nothing_____ common with them.

A). in
B). of
C). about
D). on
Correct Answer is :A

13. Their share price fell to_____ ten rupees yesterday.

A). under
B). below
C). both a and b
D). not a nor b
Correct Answer is :C

14. I could not find the solution_____ the problem.

A). about
B). in
C). to
D). of
Correct Answer is :C

15. Their boss has them all completely_____ her thumb. They
are really scared of her.
A). under
B). about
C). in
D). of
Correct Answer is :A

16. In the_____ example, you can see how it works.

A). in
B). about
C). above
D). of
Correct Answer is :C

17. They walked_____ the bridge.

A). in
B). about
C). over
D). of
Correct Answer is :C

18. _____ all, you should make sure there are no typos.
A). in
B). about
C). above
D). of
Correct Answer is :C

19. The goods that had not been claimed were sold_____ the
Police Property Act.
A). in
B). under
C). of
D). about
Correct Answer is :B
20. He was in prison for_____ three years.
A). over
B). about
C). of
D). in
Correct Answer is :A

21. They have closed_____ 50 newspapers this year.

A). in
B). over
C). of
D). about
Correct Answer is :B

22. It is only_____ the end of the book that we find out who
the father really was.
A). about
B). in
C). of
D). at
Correct Answer is :D

23. You have finished _____ last at last.

A). about
B). in
C). of
D). at
Correct Answer is :D

24. I know nothing _____ the matter.

A). in
B). about
C). of
D). on
Correct Answer is :B

25. The company has been _____ fire from investors because
of its poor performance this year.
A). under
B). in
C). about
D). of
Correct Answer is :A

26. The results were _____ average.

A). about
B). above
C). in
D). of
Correct Answer is :B

27. What is the matter _____ her?

A). of
B). about
C). with
D). on
Correct Answer is :C

28. She is feeling a bit _____ par.

A). below
B). under
C). both a and b
D). not a nor b
Correct Answer is :C

29. They manufacture it _____ licence from the parent

company.
A). about
B). in
C). under
D). of
Correct Answer is :C

30. That reminds me _____ when I was at university.

A). about
B). of
C). in
D). on
Correct Answer is :B

SET NO-III

1. It took me ages to get all my documents and papers _____

order.
A).in
B). about
C). of
D). on
Correct Answer is :A

2. Could you explain that point _____ me again?

A). about
B). in
C). to
D). of
Correct Answer is :C

3. I prefer spring _____ summer.

A). to
B). in
C). about
D). of
Correct Answer is :A

4. The light is _____ our heads.

A). above
B). over
C). both a and b
D). not a nor b
Correct Answer is :C

5. It looks very good when seen from _____ .

A).about
B). in
C). above
D). of
Correct Answer is :C

6. I chatted _____ them yesterday.

A). to
B). with
C). not a nor b
D). both a and b
Correct Answer is :D

7. It is _____ order but delivery can take up to 28 days.

A). about
B). in
C). on
D). of
Correct Answer is :C

8. I would not dream _____ speaking to her like that.

A). of
B). on
C). about
D). in
Correct Answer is :A

9. The manager likes to be _____ control.

A). of
B). about
C). on
D). in
Correct Answer is :D

10. She ran to the station and managed to get there _____
time.
A). about
B). on
C). of
D). in
Correct Answer is :D

11. Nabila will take it _____ the bitter end.

A). about
B). in
C). of
D). to
Correct Answer is :D

12. They finished the work _____ no time.

A). in
B). of
C). about
D). on
Correct Answer is :A

13. I am sure that _____ the time you get home, I will have
done it.
A). about
B). in
C). by
D). of
AnswerCorrect:C

14. What is up _____ them?

A). with
B). in
C). about
D). of
Correct Answer is :A
15. The matter is _____ the jurisdiction of the courts, so they
will decide what to do.
A). about
B). under
C). in
D). of
Correct Answer is :B

16. I am going there _____ learn the language.

A). to
B). at
C). of
D). on
Correct Answer is :A

17. They have no one to blame for the trouble _____

themselves.
A). except
B). except for
C). not a nor b
D). both a and b
Correct Answer is :D

18. New lightweight materials have replaced traditional ones

_____ certain special uses.
A). except for
B). on
C). of
D). about
Correct Answer is :A

19. I cannot remember anything _____ the pain after the

operation.
A). except
B). except for
C). both a and b
D). not a nor b
Correct Answer is :C

20. I went there _____ a holiday.

A). of
B). on
C). for
D). about
Correct Answer is :C
21. Everyone was there _____ Nasir.
A). except for
B). except
C). not a nor b
D). both a and b
Correct Answer is :D

22. I wear glasses _____ reading.

A).in
B). of
C). about
D). for
Correct Answer is :D

23. Have you spoken _____ him yet?

A). about
B). in
C). to
D). of
Correct Answer is :C

24. Everybody started shouting and the meeting, got _____ of

hand.
A). about
B). in
C). of
D). on
Correct Answer is :C

25. It is famous _____ its seafood.

A). for
B). in
C). about
D). of
Correct Answer is :A

26. It can only be seen from directly _____.

A). about
B). of
C). above
D). in
Correct Answer is :C

27. The results can be seen in the graph given _____.

A). below
B). in
C). about
D). of
Correct Answer is :A

28. She is obsessed _____ her project.

A). by
B). in
C). about
D). of
Correct Answer is :A

29. They were driving too fast _____ 150 kph.

A). above
B). over
C). both a and b
D). not a nor b
Correct Answer is :C

30. She spent a fortune _____ that painting.

A). about
B). in
C). on
D). of
Correct Answer is :C

SET NO-IV

1. He will be with you _____ a moment.

A). of
B). in
C). about
D). on
Correct Answer is :B

2. I was robbed _____ my way home.

A). on
B). in
C). about
D). of
Correct Answer is :A

3. I could not get in because there were so many people ____

the way.
A). in
B).of
C). about
D). on
Correct Answer is :A

4. She is away _____ business.

A). about
B). of
C). in
D). on
Correct Answer is :C

5. The new store opens _____ business in March.

A). for
B). in
C). about
D). of
Correct Answer is :A

6. The situation is _____ control.

A). under
B). in
C). about
D). of
Correct Answer is :A

7. _____ the years, things got better.

A). over
B). about
C). in
D). of
Correct Answer is :A

8. Hamza was standing _____ the front of the queue.

A). about
B). in
C). at
D). of
Correct Answer is :C

9. You should not take what she says _____ and upset
yourself.
A). from
B). in
C). about
D). of
Correct Answer is :A

10. She learnt the poem _____ heart

A). by
B). in
C). about
D). of
Correct Answer is :A

11. The parcel was delivered _____ hand.

A). about
B). in
C). by
D). of
Correct Answer is :C

12. Osama called Ahmad _____ short.

A). for
B). in
C). about
D). of
Correct Answer is :A

13. I need some time _____ think it over.

A). about
B). in
C). of
D). to
Correct Answer is :D

14. She went into hospital _____ kidney surgery.

A). for
B). about
C). of
D). in
Correct Answer is :A

15. Come over _____ have dinner.

A). about
B). in
C). of
D). to
Correct Answer is :D

16. The restaurant is _____ the sea front.

A). on
B). of
C). about
D). in
Correct Answer is :A

17. The car _____ front is slowing down.

A). in
B). on
C). about
D). of
Correct Answer is :A

18. The soldiers were sent _____ the front to fight.

A). of
B). in
C). about
D). to
Correct Answer is :D

19. The film was different _____ what I had been expecting.
A). about
B). from
C). in
D). of
Correct Answer is :B

20. I did not get on with them _____ the word go.
A). about
B). of
C). from
D). in
Correct Answer is :C

21. His success was due _____ the support he got from the
team.
A). about
B). to
C). of
D). in
Correct Answer is :B

22. Have you heard _____ the company you applied to for a
job?
A). from
B). about
C). in
D). of
Correct Answer is :A

23. He is suffering _____ prostate cancer.

A). about
B). of
C). in
D). from
Correct Answer is :D

24. It was translated _____ Italian to English.

A). from
B). in
C).about
D). of
Correct Answer is :A

25. We waited for nearly an hour and _____ the end we went
without her.
A). about
B). in
C). of
D). on
Correct Answer is :B

26. How do you feel _____ their coming?

A). in
B). of
C). about
D). on
Correct Answer is :C

27. What did you think _____ the film? I did not like it much.
A). in
B). of
C). about
D). on
Correct Answer is :B

28. There is an eraser _____ the end of my pencil.

A). in
B). of
C). on
D). about
Correct Answer is :C

29. We were exhausted _____ the end of the journey.

A). in
B). by
C). about
D). of
Correct Answer is :B

30. They could not decide which one they liked and _____ the
end they didn't bother.
A). of
B). at
C). in
D). about
Correct Answer is :C

1. It will take us a long time _____ decision.

A). about
B). to
C). in
D). of
Correct Answer is :B

2. It took me ages to find a space _____ park my car.

A). to
B). in
C). about
D). of
Correct Answer is :A

3. I have not got enough money _____ buy it.

A). about
B). of
C). to
D). in
Correct Answer is :C
4. The neighbors complained _____ how loud our music was.
A). of
B). at
C). on
D). about
Correct Answer is :D

5. The town is 100 meters _____ sea level.

A). of
B). on
C). above
D). at
Correct Answer is :C

6. He complained _____ chest pains and went to hospital.

A). at
B). of
C). on
D). over
Correct Answer is :B

7. The bank is _____ front of my house.

A). in
B). of
C). about
D). on
Correct Answer is :A

8. The kitchen is _____ the back of the house.

A). about
B). in
C). of
D). at
Correct Answer is :D

9. We waited _____ the back of the queue.

A). about
B). in
C). at
D). of
Correct Answer is :C

10. We sat _____ the back of the classroom.

A). about
B). at
C). of
D). in
Correct Answer is :B

11. He tried to push in, but he was sent _____ back of the
queue.
A). at
B). in
C). about
D). of
Correct Answer is :A

12. The story was _____ the front page of all the newspapers.
A). of
B). in
C). about
D). at
Correct Answer is :D

13. Didn't they warn you _____ trying that?

A). about
B). at
C). of
D). on
Correct Answer is :A

14. My house is _____ the end of the street.

A). at
B). on
C). of
D). over
Correct Answer is :A

15. We have not decided, but we're thinking _____ buying a

new car.
A). at
B). of
C). about
D). on
Correct Answer is :C

16. Good idea, I wish I had thought _____ it.

A). at
B). of
C). on
D). under
Correct Answer is :B

17. I am scared _____ heights.

A). about
B). in
C). of
D). on
Correct Answer is :C

18. They were congratulated for their success _____ tracking

him down.
A). about
B). of
C). in
D). on
Correct Answer is :C

19. There has been a fall _____ prices.

A). about
B). on
C). of
D). in
Correct Answer is :D

20. He has a difficult relationship _____ them.

A). about
B). in
C). with
D). of
Correct Answer is :C

21. I have thought a lot _____ them recently.

A). on
B). of
C). in
D). about
Correct Answer is :D

22. I cannot tell the difference _____ them.

A). about
B). in
C). between
D). of
Correct Answer is :C
23. His attitude _____ his work is very negative
A). to
B). in
C). about
D). of
Correct Answer is :A

24. You have to be _____ 18 to see this film.

A). at
B). over
C). of
D). on
Correct Answer is :B

25. They get killed _____ the end of the film.

A). of
B). on
C). at
D). with
Correct Answer is :C

26. The temperature is just _____ freezing.

A). at
B). of
C). above
D). on
Correct Answer is :C

27. Her test was _____ average.

A). at
B). above
C). of
D). on
Correct Answer is :B

28. I will keep phoning _____ you pay me.

A). at
B). until
C). of
D). on
Correct Answer is :B

29. It must be finished _____ Friday afternoon.

A). by
B). of
C). at
D). on
Correct Answer is :A

30. She will be staying at the hotel _____ Friday.

A). at
B). until
C). of
D). on
Correct Answer is :B

1. A hare fell _____ a well.

A).in
B). into
C). at
D). of
Correct Answer is :B

2. My watch is _____ the table.

A). in
B). at
C). on
D). of
Correct Answer is :C

3. I am going _____ Paris.

A). to
B). for
C). in
D). of
Correct Answer is :A

4. He will reach here _____ sunset.

A). in
B). for
C). at
D). on
Correct Answer is :C

5. I shall leave for Mumbai _____ 6 o clock in the morning.

A). at
B). in
C). on
D). of
Correct Answer is :A
6. She will come here _____ the evening.
A). about
B). on
C). in
D). at
Correct Answer is :C

7. Did he leave for New York _____ the month of July?

A). for
B). in
C). from
D). on
Correct Answer is :B

8. There are many buildings worth seeing _____ Hong Kong.

A). on
B). in
C). of
D). at
Correct Answer is :B

9. He was busy _____ his office work.

A). on
B). for
C). at
D). in
Correct Answer is :D

10. Nelson Mandela was born _____ Mvezo in South Africa.

A). upon
B). in
C). at
D). of
Correct Answer is :C

11. Aslam sat _____ the roof of bus.

A). upon
B). of
C). in
D). on
Correct Answer is :D

12. The cat sprang _____ the rat.

A). upon
B). in
C). of
D). on
Correct Answer is :A

13. David reached Germany _____ the 7th of January.

A). of
B). upon
C). on
D). in
Correct Answer is :C

14. The ball fell _____ the well.

A). on
B). into
C). at
D). in
Correct Answer is :B

15. He jumped _____ the river from bridge.

A). on
B). in
C). of
D). into
Correct Answer is :D

16. Pakistan defeated India _____ 1965 war.

A). of
B). in
C). at
D). on
Correct Answer is :B

17. He will return my software engineering books ____ a

week.
A). in
B). to
C). of
D). at
Correct Answer is :A

18. He said to me I shall return your money _____ a week.

A). in
B). within
C). at
D). for
Correct Answer is :B

19. Maria came to Sydney _____ six years.

A). on
B). after
C). in
D). of
Correct Answer is :B

20. Divide this money _____ Elizabeth and Jennifer.

A). within
B). between
C). among
D). of
Correct Answer is :B

21. Distribute this match winning prize _____ all the team
players.
A). among
B). within
C). between
D). in
Correct Answer is :A

22. These four monkeys always quarrel _____ themselves in

cage.
A). on
B). in
C). among
D). between
Correct Answer is :C

23. There is a large table _____ the cupboard and the wall.
A). among
B). between
C). within
D). in
Correct Answer is :B

24. Susan came _____ three days.

A). on
B). in
C). at
D). after
Correct Answer is :D
25. He was standing _____ the wall.
A). after
B). of
C). behind
D). on
Correct Answer is :C

26. We must finish our work ____ 4 o' clock.

A). about
B). by
C). in
D). of
Correct Answer is :B

27. You should wait here _____ I come.

A). about
B). to
C). till
D). in
Correct Answer is :C

28. A voice came _____ the dinning table.

A). to
B). at
C). from
D). on
Correct Answer is :C

29. They parked their car _____ a parking place.

A). to
B). at
C). on
D). in
Correct Answer is :B

30. Lisa looked _____ the departmental stores.

A). at
B). on
C). of
D). in
Correct Answer is :A

1. We must abide _____ the law.

A).from
B). in
C). about
D). by
Correct Answer is :D

2. He was absent _____ the meeting.

A). in
B). from
C). on
D). of
Correct Answer is :B

3. Ali was accused _____ theft.

A). of
B). about
C). in
D). by
Correct Answer is :A

4. We must act _____ the teachings of Islam.

A). of
B). upon
C). in
D). on
Correct Answer is :B

5. I agree _____ you in this critical matter.

A). to
B). among
C). with
D). of
Correct Answer is :C

6. I agree _____ your wedding proposal.

A). with
B). to
C). in
D). of
Correct Answer is :B

7. I am angry _____ your behaviour.

A). about
B). of
C). at
D). on
Correct Answer is :C
8. The train arrived _____ the station in time.
A). at
B). in
C). of
D). on
Correct Answer is :A

9. The accused appeared _____ the judge.

A). to
B). in
C). after
D). before
Correct Answer is :D

10. You should be ashamed _____ your misconduct.

A). to
B). by
C). at
D). of
Correct Answer is :D

11. Rohail aspires _____ become a doctor.

A). to
B). of
C). in
D). on
Correct Answer is :C

12. You should be aware ______ your faults.

A). by
B). in
C). of
D). on
Correct Answer is :C

13. The muslims always beg _____ Allah's help.

A). of
B). by
C). to
D). for
Correct Answer is :D

14. Muslims believe _____ one God named Allah.

A). of
B). in
C). for
D). by
Correct Answer is :B

15. Jazzy was born _____ a rich family.

A). on
B). in
C). of
D). to
Correct Answer is :B

16. The prime minister of Pakistan belongs ______ Pakistan

Tehrek-e-Insaf.
A). of
B). with
C). to
D). by
Correct Answer is :C

17. Sam does not care _____ his children.

A). for
B). to
C). of
D). about
Correct Answer is :A

18. Cathrene is very careful ______ her long hair.

A). in
B). at
C). about
D). of
Correct Answer is :C

19. I have confidence _____ my ability to appear _____ PPSC

interview.
A). on
B). for
C). of
D). in
Correct Answer is :D

20. I congratulated Ariana _____ her birthday.

A). to
B). for
C). on
D). of
Correct Answer is :C

21. I am conscious ______ my weakness.

A). of
B). for
C). in
D). from
Correct Answer is :A

22. He has no control _____ his bad language.

A). over
B). in
C). on
D). of
Correct Answer is :A

23. Madina is very dear _____ all muslims.

A). of
B). to
C). with
D). for
Correct Answer is :B

24. Do not depend _____ her greedy selfish friends.

A). on
B). upon
C). to
D). of
Correct Answer is :A,B

25. My letter was delivered _____ me by post office.

A). for
B). of
C). to
D). on
Correct Answer is :C

26. Hundreds of Chinees died _____ Coronavirus.

A). for
B). by
C). in
D). of
Correct Answer is :D
27. Pakistan Airforce soldire Rashid Minhas died ______ his
country.
A). for
B). to
C). on
D). in
Correct Answer is :A

28. Pakistani cricketer Shoaib Malik engaged _____ Indian

tennes star Sania Malik.
A). with
B). in
C). to
D). of
Correct Answer is :C

29. Aslam and Akram are not entitled _____ these comforts.
A). to
B). of
C). with
D). by
Correct Answer is :A

30. Two and five equal _____ seven but three and five not
equal _____ seven.
A). on
B). to
C). of
D). with
Correct Answer is :B
1. He is born _____ rich parents.
A). for
B). of
C). from
D). by
Correct Answer is :B

2. We are committed _____ a policy of peaceful co-existence.

A). to
B). with
C). for
D). on
Correct Answer is :A

3. He insists _____ leaving immediately.

A). against
B). over
C). for
D). on
Correct Answer is :D

4. His company is greatly sought _____.

A). at
B). after
C). for
D). out
Correct Answer is :B

5. He is one person, I count _____ in times of difficulty.

A). at
B). in
C). with
D). on
Correct Answer is :D

6. Fate smiles _____ him in all his ventures.

A). upon
B). at
C). with
D). for
Correct Answer is :A

7. We are accustomed _____ doing hard work.

A). in
B). of
C). to
D). with
Correct Answer is :C

8. Few persons in the world die _____ over work.

A). from
B). of
C). with
D). to
Correct Answer is :A

9. A blind man cannot distinguish light _____ darkness.

A). between
B). from
C). with
D). to
Correct Answer is :B
10. Will you entrust me _____ that money?
A). to
B). for
C). with
D). by
Correct Answer is :C

11. He arrived _____ the airport _____ time for the plane.
A). in, in
B). at, on
C). on, in
D). at, in
Correct Answer is :D

12. You're always _____ a hurry. You drive _____ a

tremendous speed.
A). for, at
B). in, at
C). on, with
D). in, with
Correct Answer is :B

13. I'm interested _____ cricket but I'm not very good _____ it.
A). in, in
B). in, with
C). in, at
D). with, at
Correct Answer is :C

14. What platform does the train _____ Paris leave _____?
A). for, from
B). of, from
C). in, from
D). for, by
Correct Answer is :A

15. She was fined _____ parking her car _____ no-parking
area.
A). for, on
B). for, in
C). for, at
D). for, with
Correct Answer is :B
16. The house is _____ fire! Send _____ the Fire Brigade.
A). in, for
B). on, for
C). at, for
D). on, of
Correct Answer is :B

17. He is not sitting _____ his desk but _____ his armchair.
A). with, on
B). on, on
C). at, in
D). at, on
Correct Answer is :C

18. A hawker goes _____ house _____ house.

A). to, to
B). from, at
C). by, to
D). from, to
Correct Answer is :D

19. I have no access _____ the Principal.

A). on
B). to
C). in
D). of
Correct Answer is :B

20. You should abstain _____ drinking.

A). from
B). for
C). about
D). in
Correct Answer is :A

21. He did not comply _____ my request.

A). on
B). in
C). of
D). with
Correct Answer is :D

22. I am convinced _____ the necessity of hard work.

A). on
B). in
C). of
D). about
Correct Answer is :C

23. Your diet is deficient _____ proteins and fats.

A). of
B). on
C). for
D). in
Correct Answer is :D

24. She was absorbed _____ her studies.

A). on
B). in
C). for
D). of
Correct Answer is :B

25. Death is preferable _____ disgrace.

A). to
B). of
C). in
D). on
Correct Answer is :A

26. They complained _____ your misbehaviour.

A). about
B). against
C). to
D). of
Correct Answer is :B

27. We do not agree _____ his proposal.

A). about
B). to
C). of
D). in
Correct Answer is :B

28. The people did not agree _____ the leader.

A). to
B). in
C). with
D). on
Correct Answer is :C
29. The police charged him _____ stealing the jewels.
A). to
B). of
C). with
D). in
Correct Answer is :C

30. He did not avail himself _____ the opportunity.

A). for
B). on
C). to
D). of
Correct Answer is :D

1. The players agreed to abide ______ the referee’s decision.

A).With
B). in
C). by
D). into
Correct Answer is :C

2. Modern industry abounds _____ opportunities for young

people with good scientific qualifications.
A). in
B). for
C). into
D). of
Correct Answer is :A

3. The children were so absorbed _____ their game that they

did not notice the passage of time.
A). to
B). about
C). in
D). of
Correct Answer is :C

4. A junior cashier has absconded _____ ten thousand

rupees.
A). of
B). with
C). in
D). on
Correct Answer is :B
5. He was abstained _____ salted food by the doctor.
A). about
B). from
C). on
D). of
Correct Answer is :B

6. The committee regrets that it cannot accede _____ your

request for a month’s unpaid leave.
A). for
B). on
C). in
D). to
Correct Answer is :D

7. My information does not accord _____ the report which

has just been presented.
A). with
B). in
C). from
D). on
Correct Answer is :A

8. I have been accused _____ many things in my life but

never of cowardice.
A). to
B). in
C). of
D). at
Correct Answer is :C

9. You will soon get accustomed _____ the change of climate.

A). to
B). in
C). at
D). for
Correct Answer is :A

10. The new teacher was very slow to adapt _____ the
unusual rules of the school.
A). for
B). in
C). to
D). of
Correct Answer is :C
11. He became addicted _____ drug at quite an early age.
A). for
B). by
C). into
D). to
Correct Answer is :D

12. This paint will adhere _____ any surface whether rough
or smooth.
A). by
B). to
C). of
D). from
Correct Answer is :B

13. It is awful to be afflicted _____ a sense of inferiority.

A). with
B). by
C). at
D). up
Correct Answer is :A

14. The debate adjourned _____ the following week.

A). on
B). with
C). at
D). to
Correct Answer is :D

15. This college is affiliated _____ the Preston University.

A). from
B). in
C). to
D). with
Correct Answer is :C

16. Whether I pay or my wife pays amounts _____ the same

thing.
A). for
B). on
C). to
D). into
Correct Answer is :C

17. The condemned man appealed _____ the court for mercy.
A). in
B). to
C). of
D). from
Correct Answer is :B

18. Several committee members had not been apprised _____

the contents of the document.
A). of
B). on
C). for
D). from
Correct Answer is :A

19. I certainly do not approved _____ your riding your

motorbike over the speed limit.
A). on
B). about
C). in
D). of
Correct Answer is :D

20. The success of the project can be ascribed _____ the

dodged efforts of ordinary members of the team.
A). in
B). for
C). to
D). of
Correct Answer is :C

21. My father will never assent _____ my spending a holiday

abroad before I am 16.
A). to
B). in
C). for
D). from
Correct Answer is :A

22. The defence of the oil installation had been assigned

_____ my regiment.
A). on
B). to
C). of
D). for
Correct Answer is :B
23. In less than 60 years the refugee from India had become
fully assimilated _____ the local community.
A). with
B). on
C). into
D). in
Correct Answer is :C

24. His mind is well attuned ____ mine.

A). on
B). by
C). about
D). to
Correct Answer is :D

25. This record enables me to balance _____ the facts of my

life and decide what to do with it.
A). up
B). on
C). down
D). of
Correct Answer is :A

26. Realizing he could do nothing to save his aircraft, the

pilot bailed _____
A). out
B). under
C). in
D). of
Correct Answer is :A

27. We did not exactly bargain _____ him turning up like that
out of the blue.
A). about
B). for
C). of
D). to
Correct Answer is :B

28. They had few essential supplies to begin _____ so they

had to improvise.
A). of
B). for
C). with
D). on
Correct Answer is :C

29. We are trying to make sure that children who can best
benefit _____ foster care, do get.
A). to
B). of
C). by
D). in
Correct Answer is :C

30. In their anxiety prisoners would often blurt _____ pieces

of vital information.
A). on
B). of
C). for
D). out
Correct Answer is :D

1. She shows the strain of bottled _____ emotion.

A). from
B). in
C). up
D). upto
Correct Answer is :C

2. He decided to break _____ from the party and seek re-

election as an independent.
A). in
B). away
C). up
D). with
Correct Answer is :B

3. There has been a complete break _____ of law and order.

A). up
B). off
C). down
D). of
Correct Answer is :C

4. The plague broke _____ in London that summer and

hundreds died.
A). out
B). down
C). in
D). up
Correct Answer is :A

5. There has been an exciting new technological break _____

.
A). about
B). through
C). down
D). for
Correct Answer is :B

6. Three minutes could bring _____ this transformation.

A). about
B). into
C). up
D). down
Correct Answer is :D

7. I think we agreed on the main points. Does anyone want

to bring _____ anything further.
A). about
B). up
C). around
D). down
Correct Answer is :B

8. South Africa brushed _____ the threat of tougher economic

sanctions.
A). about
B). of
C). off
D). down
Correct Answer is :C

9. Michael, who has been nervous and jumpy lately

suddenly burst ____ tears.
A). into
B). in
C). on
D). with
Correct Answer is :A

10. The Eagle swooped and carried _____ a sleeping lizard.

A). up
B). down
C). in
D). off
Correct Answer is :D

11. When one is adolescent one often gets caught up _____

one's thoughts and dreams.
A). around
B). of
C). in
D). on
Correct Answer is :C

12. When Britain adopted the decimal system for its money,
it changed _____ relatively smoothly.
A). in
B). for
C). over
D). to
Correct Answer is :C

13. A young officer was charged _____ the task of taking 200
prisoners to the rear.
A). for
B). with
C). by
D). in
Correct Answer is :B

14. When the man saw the police car, he cleared _____ as
fast as his legs could carry him.
A). of
B). in
C). to
D). away
Correct Answer is :A

15. I am not saying I am useless, but machinery and modern

techniques have come _____ to make me the odd man out.
A). on
B). through
C). around
D). about
Correct Answer is :D

16. I came _____ an old friend in the liberty market this

morning.
A). around
B). across
C). about
D). with
Correct Answer is :B

17. When he finally came round _____ writing the letter, he

found his feelings were easier to express than he had
expected.
A). in
B). to
C). with
D). against
Correct Answer is :B

18. The modern child finds it difficult to conceive _____ a

time when there was no radio or TV.
A). of
B). for
C). in
D). up
Correct Answer is :A

19. The two were found guilty of robbery, and condemned

_____ four years imprisonment.
A). with
B). for
C). to
D). into
Correct Answer is :C

20. When everyone has been conferred _____ perhaps I can

give you an answer.
A). with
B). for
C). to
D). up
Correct Answer is :A

21. The police men's story conflicts _____ that of the

accused.
A). from
B). to
C). with
D). in
Correct Answer is :C
22. Confronted _____ the evidence of half a dozen witnesses,
the accused broke down and confessed.
A). to
B). in
C). of
D). with
Correct Answer is :D

23. If you want to converse _____ Japanese people, why don't

you start learning Japanese?
A). in
B). with
C). to
D). into
Correct Answer is :B

24. In this engine the rotary section corresponds _____ the

cylinders of conventional model.
A). to
B). with
C). in
D). on
Correct Answer is :A

25. You can always count _____ Michael for help when you
are in difficulties.
A). to
B). into
C). in
D). on
Correct Answer is :D

26. Why are so many of us credited _____ so little Intelligence

and self-determination?
A). upon
B). for
C). with
D). in
Correct Answer is :C

27. The truth about the human condition dawns _____ those
who have the humility to recognise their unimportance.
A). upon
B). into
C). with
D). in
Correct Answer is :A

28. They are bad people to deal _____, always late in delivery
dates.
A). into
B). in
C). upon
D). with
Correct Answer is :D

29. You will notice water rising in the tube, now what do you
deduce _____ that?
A). from
B). for
C). with
D). in
Correct Answer is :A

30. I felt I must defer _____ my host’s judgement.

A). to
B). from
C). for
D). in
Correct Answer is :A