Prepositions Test 4

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Prepositions Test 4

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Question 1
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Choose the correct word or phrase that completes the sentence correctly.
Poverty stared him ____ the face.

A
at

B
in

C
upon

D
to

Solution

Option B is the correct answer because the preposition 'in' is used for saying what aspect of someone or something you are referring to. Also, the phrase 'stare in the face' means that something is imminent or unavoidable and obvious to a person.
Options A, C and D are incorrect because the prepositions 'at' is used to indicate a specific time or space, 'upon' means the same as on and we use 'to' as a preposition to indicate a destination or direction. None of these prepositions would make grammatical or logical sense if used in the sentence.
Question 2
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From the options given below, select the most appropriate answer to fill in the blank in the given sentence.
I have acceded _______ his request.

A
By

B
To

C
In

D
Of

Solution

Here, 'to' is correct because it is used to show what somebody’s opinion or feeling about something is.
'By' is incorrect because it is used, usually after a passive verb, to show who or what does, creates or causes something.
'In' is incorrect because it is used to describe physical surroundings.
'Of' is incorrect because it implies belonging to somebody; relating to somebody.
Question 3
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Fill in the blank with an appropriate preposition.

Fate smiled ____ him in all his ventures.

A
Over

B
At

C
With

D
On

Solution

A preposition is a word which comes before a noun or a pronoun and establishes a relationship with the elements of a clause or words. Option C) on is correct as the phrase 'Smile on' means to make someone/something have good luck or success, hence it fits in the given sentence. The other options are wrong as over, at, and with indicate completion, a specific location, and inclusion respectively. These options don't fit in the given question.
The correct answer is C)on.
Question 4
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From the options given below, select the most appropriate answer to fill in the blank in the given sentence.
He could not live _______ his reputation.

A
In

B
Upto

C
For

D
At

Solution

Here, 'upto' is correct because it implies to lead to a particular result; to show something. Here, he could not 'lead to the standards of' his reputation.
'In' is incorrect because it implies at a point within an area or a space.
'For' is incorrect because it is used to show who is intended to have or use something or where something is intended to be put.
'At' is incorrect because it is used to say where something/somebody is or where something happens.
Question 5
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From the options given below, select the most appropriate answer to fill in the blank in the given sentence.
You will have to wait _______ he comes.

A
Till

B
Unless

C
If

D
Since

Solution

Here, 'till' is correct because it implies up to the point in time or the event mentioned. Here, you will have to wait 'up to the point of time' he comes.
'Unless' is incorrect because it is used to say that something can only happen or be true in a particular situation.
'If' is incorrect because it is used to say that one thing can, will or might happen or be true, depending on another thing happening or being true.
'Since' is incorrect because it implies from a time in the past until a later past time, or until now.
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[passage-header]Fill in the blank with suitable preposition to complete the passage.[/passage-header]
Several years went on ___1___ this way.
Then one day, ___2___ Syria, there was
a great storm ___3___ heavy rain, lightning, and thunder.
The rivers were drowned ___4___ floods.
The fruits were blown ___5____ and the crops were washed ___6___
But ___7___ Treasure Valley alone there was neither storm nor flood.

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The fruits were blown ___5___ and the crops were washed ___6___.

A
off, away

B
away ,off

C
out, off

D
off, out

Solution

In the given sentence the concept of preposition is required to determine the correct answer. The preposition 'off' indicates dispossession or removal and the preposition 'away' is used to indicate a certain direction.
the preposition 'out' cannot be used with any of the verbs given in the sentence as it alters the meaning of the sentence. Blown out means to extinguish and washed out means to fade away. Thus options c and d are not correct.
Among options a and b, option A is the correct arrangement of the preposition as blown off means the removal of something by the wind and washed away means to carry something away by the movement of water.
Question 7
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Identify the part of speech that has been underlined:
He told us all about the battle.

A
Adverb

B
Preposition

C
Conjunction

D
Interjection

Solution

A preposition is a word used with a noun or a pronoun to show how the person or thing denoted by the noun or pronoun stands in relation to something else. The preposition 'about' shows the relation between 'all' and 'battle'.
Question 8
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From the options given below, select the most appropriate answer to fill in the blank in the given sentence.
Make hay ________ the sun shines.

A
When

B
Till

C
While

D
Since

Solution

Here, 'while' is correct because it implies at the same time as something else is happening. Here, make hay 'at the same time as' the Sun shines.
'When' is incorrect because it implies at which time or on which occasion.
'Till' is incorrect because it implies up to the point in time or the event mentioned.
'Since' is incorrect because it implies from a time in the past until a later past time, or until now.
Question 9
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From the options given below, select the most appropriate answer to fill in the blank in the given sentence.
He has set _______ on a journey.

A
Out

B
In

C
Off

D
Up

Solution

Here, 'out' is correct because it implies a long or a particular distance away from a place or from land. Here, he has set 'a long distance away from a place' on a journey.
'In' is incorrect because it implies at a point within an area or a space.
'Off' is incorrect because it implies away from a place; at a distance in space or time.
'Up' is incorrect because it implies towards or in a higher position.
Question 10
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Fill in the blank with the most appropriate prepositions:
Many people are of the opinion that the 3rd World War will be fought ___oil.

A
For

B
From

C
At

D
Over

Solution

Here, 'over' is correct because it implies because of or concerning something, here it is the oil.
'For' is incorrect because it is used to show who is intended to have or use something or where something is intended to be put.
'From' is incorrect because it is used to show where somebody/something starts.
'At' is incorrect because used to say where something/somebody is or where something happens.

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Question 1

at

in

upon

to

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Question 2

By

To

In

Of

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Question 3

Over

At

With

On

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Question 4

In

Upto

For

At

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Question 5

Till

Unless

If

Since

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Question 6

off, away

away ,off

out, off

off, out

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Question 7

Adverb

Preposition

Conjunction

Interjection

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Question 8

When

Till

While

Since

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Question 9

Out

In

Off

Up

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Question 10

For

From

At

Over

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