Special Exam on Appropriate Preposition (Part 1–3)

Total Marks: 50 Time: 30 Minutes

Fill in the gaps with the most appropriate preposition:
01. She seemed totally absorbed ---- her book.
A. to B. by C. with D. in
02. His aptitude ---- dealing with children got him the job.
A. in B. towards C. on D. for
03. The public have an insatiable appetite ---- scandal.
A. to B. towards C. in D. for
04. He apologized ---- canceling our meeting at such a short notice.
A. in B. due to C. for D. of
05. He seemed most amenable ---- my idea.
A. to B. with C. on D. in
06. I feel a profound antipathy ---- using any weapon.
A. to B. in C. for D. about
07. He was beginning to get very annoyed ---- me ---- my carelessness.
A. with, to B. with, about C. to, for D. with, for
08. The jury acquitted him ---- murder.
A. to B. for C. from D. of
09. I needed to accommodate ---- the new schedule.
A. to B. for C. in D. with
10. He's addicted ---- computer games.
A. to B. in C. for D. into
11. She was alarmed ---- the prospect of travelling alone.
A. by B. with C. at D. to
12. There was oil adhering ---- the bird's feathers.
A. on B. with C. to D. in
13. Our farm land was adjacent ---- the river.
A. to B. with C. by D. along
14. She was deeply ashamed ---- her behavior at the party.
A. due to B. of C. over D. towards
15. The two large classrooms have been assigned ---- us.
A. to B. with C. for D. in
16. My parents looked astonished ---- my news.
A. in B. for C. with D. at
17. He has to atone ---- this crime.
A. to B. for C. of D. in
18. She attributes her success ---- hard work and a little luck.
A. to B. for C. in D. due to
19. Guests are encouraged to avail themselves ---- the full range of hotel facilities.
A. of B. from C. with D. by
20. She seems bent ---- making life difficult for me.
A. in B. up C. on D. towards
21. She is blind ---- her husband's faults.
A. towards B. about C. for D. to
22. He blushed ---- shame.
A. for B. with C. off D. in
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23. This plane is bound ---- Dublin.
A. off B. to C. for D. by
24. He was brought ---- by his aunt.
A. in B. out C. upon D. up
25. You're not still brooding ---- what he said, are you?
A. on B. over C. in D. for
26. He was callous ---- his family.
A. upon B. on C. for D. to
27. You are capable ---- better work than this.
A. over B. to C. of D. for
28. There is no cause ---- concern.
A. over B. of C. to D. for
29. If you want to be certain ---- getting a ticket, book now.
A. about B. of C. in D. for
30. The strike was timed to coincide ---- the party conference.
A. towards B. to C. with D. in
31. He comes ---- a respectable family.
A. of B. from C. to D. on
32. The day commenced ---- a welcome from the principal.
A. in B. with C. over D. on
33. She committed the instructions ---- memory.
A. in B. within C. upon D. to
34. You'll have to abide ---- the rules of the club.
A. to B. by C. with D. in
35. He acceded ---- demands for his resignation.
A. to B. towards C. with D. in
36. He was accused ---- stealing the book.
A. for B. of C. with D. from
37. The students are acquainted ---- the work of Shakespeare.
A. to B. by C. with D. about
38. He is very affectionate ---- his children.
A. to B. with C. upon D. over
39. He wasn't averse ---- the idea.
A. about B. to C. with D. regarding
40. Parents are naturally anxious ---- their children.
A. to B. about C. with D. for
41. Everybody should be made aware ---- the risks involved.
A. of B. about C. with D. in
42. The poor are bereft ----their basic rights.
A. to B. by C. with D. of
43. The gifts will be bestowed ---- the guests.
A. to B. by C. with D. on
44. He is now busy ---- his new work.
A. for B. about C. with D. in
45. I don't feel I can comment ---- their decision.
A. to B. on C. at D. in
46. Bangladesh is committed ----a policy of peaceful existence.
A. to B. by C. with D. in
47. We will assist you ---- finding somewhere to live.
A. for B. about C. on D. in
48. We assured him ---- our support.
A. of B. about C. with D. in
49. We had to adapt quickly ---- the new system.
A. to B. with C. at D. in
50. This clause admits----no other interpretation.
A. of B. to C. with D. in
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