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PREPOSITION
Preposition is a word which is used to establish a relation between two nouns.

Preposition

Simple Complex
(40-50) In ( )
on, in with... Deal
With ( )

SIMPLE PREPOSITION
Rule-1: After preposition subjective case is not used.
After preposition objective case is used.
Ex.  She has complained against Ram and I. (×)
She has complained against Ram and me. ()


Rule-2: After Preposition v1, v2, v3, v5, are not used.
After preposition (v1+ing = v4) gerund is used.
Ex.  He aims at solve these problem. (×)
 He aims at solving these problems. ()
USES
on above over ( )
(1)
Ex.  There is a cap on his head.
 The cooley was carrying a bag on his head.
 The fan is above our head.
 The roof is over your head.
 There is a breeze over the Ganga.
ON: On is used with particular phrases.
 On a journey on the well.
 On a trip on leave
 On demand on strike.
 On duty on the radio.
 On holiday on the phone.
 On television on foot.

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ABOVE: Above
Ex.  His income is above 10,000 a month.
 There are above 1000 students in the class.
OVER: Over age, temperature measurement, place
period of time
Ex.  He is over 30.
 The temp. is over 35ºC.
 It is cold over here.
 There is an umbrella over his head.
 The ball bounced over the boundry.
 Please spread the cloth over the table.
 The Class is over at 10:00 am.
Over is used with the sense of more than required.
Ex.  Over eat
 Over careful.

(2) Below : Under : Beneath : Under Beneath

Same
Layer
Ex.  They are below the poverty line.
 We are sitting below the fan.
 We are sitting here under the roof.
 You can see his real face hidden underneath his behaviour.
Phrase:-  under age
 under consideration
 under the nose of
 (3) Round : Around : Along

Motion Less (Around)

Motion Less (Around)

Park (Motion Along)

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Ex.  We are walking round the garden.

 There are trees around the garden.
 There are trees around the road.
 I was running along the road.
 The earth moves round the sun.(99%)
 The earth moves around the sun. (90%)]
 (4) Up : upon : down : ups : downs

ups
motion (down)

downs

motion (up)

UPON: Upon

Ex.  There are many ups and downs in our lives.

 A dog jumped upon the table.
 He went down the hill.
 He went up the hill.
 (5) In : Into : Inside
in
same phase

Into
phase change (motion)
inside

 She came into my room.

 The frog jumped into the well.
 Pour the tea into the cup.
 Translate into English.
 We are in the class.

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 We are playing football in the field.

 We are running in the class.
 Kishan is inside the home.
 Ram is inside the hall.
 (6) In : After (In the context of time reference)
In

Place Time

8 A.M. 12 P.M.
Point of time
4 hour
Past Future
Period of time
Since After
Past to Present to
present ‘for’ future ‘in’

Ex.  She will come here in a month ()

 She came in a month (×)
 She will come after monday ()
 She will come after a month (×)
 She will come after 8 PM. ()
NOTE: In Past time
 After past future (future point of time)
after past
 (7) Since : For
SINCE: Since + o'clock/AM, PM/ morning, evening, night, midnight,/Childhood birth/Marry/death/
name of days/name of months/name of years/name of festivals/name of reasons/Since + last + day, ,
night, week, month,year.
FOR: For + Numeral words (1,2,3.........) + seconds/minutes/hours/days/months/ years.
for + the + last/past + numeral words (1,2,3,.........) seconds/ minutes/ hours/ days.
Ex.  He has been studying English since 10 years.(×)
 He has been taking his class for 10 years. ()
 He has been taking his class since January. ()

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 (8) To : Towards : Into : Onto : Upto

 Motion   Phase change Motion



Ex.  I am going to school.

 Come to me.
 I said to Ram.
 From here to there.
 I am going towards the station.
 He went into his office.
 The mouse jumped onto the table.
 You will have to fine upto Rs. 1000
 (9) About
Ex.  It is about 9 o' clock,
 He is about to meet you.
 I have doubt about his honesty.
 (10) After
Ex.  He came after two days.
 He is mad after wealth.
(11) In : Within : ( in the context of time reference)

Future period of time Future period of time

Ex.  He will come in a week.
 He will come within a weak.
 (12) Into:
Ex.  The Principal entered into the office (×)
 The principal entered the office ()
 Into is not used with the word enter..
 Into may be used with the word enter if the sentence refer to treaty, alliance and agreement.
Ex. India entered into an allience with America.
 (13) Beside Besides
Ex.  My house is located beside the college.
 He had no one besides his brother.

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(14) At : On
Ex.  At is used with particular time
 On is used with particular day, hour and date
Ex.  He will come at 4 O'clock.
 I will meet you on monday.
 I am free on sunday.
 (15) Between : Among : Amongst (
 Between is used  Among is used Amongst + all
for two persons/ for more than (us/our....) (more
place/things/animals two person/place/ than two)
things/animals
Ex.  The property was distributed between my two sons.
 Distribute these books among these 50 poor boys.
 Divide the cake amongst our friends.
 (16) Between:
It may be used for more than two if the sentence refer to treaty, alliance, and agreement.
Ex.  There is an alliance between the four companies.
 There is an entreaty between three states on the Kaveri water dispute.
NOTE: Difference between among
Ex.  What are the main differences between cats, dogs and cows.
(17) Between 2 Noun 'and' from 2 Noun to

Ex.  Meet me between 5 pm to 8 pm (×)

 Meet me between 5 pm and 8 pm ()
 Meet me from 5 pm to 8 pm ()
 Meet me from 5 pm and 8 pm (×)
(18) At :
 At is used with point of time.
 At is used with the name of festivals
 At is used with the name of Mohalla, Village, district and small places.
Ex.  I will meet you at 3 o' clock.
 I will go home at Diwali
 I live at Mukherjee Nagar.

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 (19) In:
 In is used with big town, large area, state, capital, cities.
 In is used with the word mohalla, village, block, district etc.
NOTE: place at in
Ex.  I live at delhi in India.
 I live at India in the world.
 (20) With By
 Non-living  living
 Non-doer  doer
 Instrument  (future point of time)


Device (by bus/by train (by car)
 Sense organ
Ex.  We write a letter with a pen.
 We see with our eyes.
 He killed a tiger with a gun.
 He is beaten by his father.
 The lion is killed by Harry.
 I will meet you by tomorrow evening.
 A man travels by bus.
 21. Across:


Ex.  I live across the road.

 Let us swim across the river.
 There is a bridge across the river.
 22. Against:


Ex.  I am not against you.

 You should not go against law.
 Don't lean against the door.

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 23. Behind:


Ex.  The HDFC bank is behind the DSL.

 The Rajdhani express is running behind its time.
 24. Beyond:


Ex:  That is beyond my reach.

 Don't go beyond your limits.
 25. Through:


 through

Ex.  All through the life.

 All through the night.
 The bullet went through the boy.
 The bus is passing through the tunnel.
26. Of : Off : from
The + N+of+N It shows separation It shows separation and
and results. emerging point.
Ex.  The wall of this house is very high.
 The Ganga emerges from the Gangotri.
 Please switch off the light.
Errors in the use of Preposition:
Rule 1: Next/last/today/tomorrow/yesterday/this/that/every
Preposition "at, in, on"
Ex.  I saw him on last monday. (×)
 Sita will go on tommorrow. ()
Rule 2:
 China attacked at India (×)
 China attacked on India (×)
 China attacked upon India (×)
 China attacked India ()

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 Attack + at/on+upon (×) PHRASES – FROM "IN"

 Describe/discuss + about (×) In black and white –
 I discuss about this question with my friend (×) In the long run –
 Explain + of/about (×) In accordance with –
 She explained about her problems to In common with –
me.(×)
In connection with/in regard to –
 Order + to/from (×)
In consequence of –
 I order to my servant to clean the car (×)
In consideration of –
 Reach/approacch + to + a place (×) In course of –
 She has reach to the station (×) In honors of –
 Ridicule + at/on/about (×) In point off /in respect of –
 Some girls ridiculed about him In prospect of/in the hope of –
 Resemble +to/ with (×) In search of –
 She resembles with her mother. In the guise of –
 Proposed/report/say/suggest/to ( ) In the rear of –
 I said to Ram.() In broad daylight –
 He proposed to us that we should go the In hot blood –
cinema ()
In hot haste –
 Advise/ask/encourage/invite/ tell
In cold blood –
bring/ +to give/sell/send/show (×)
In good faith –
 I advised to him to give up smocking. (×)
In all respect –
 Marry + to/with (×)
In a nutshell/ in brief –
 My friend married with an air hostess.(×)
In the prime of life –
S+is/am/are/was/were + married+to+obj.
In full swing –
 He is married to a girl ()
In apple –pie order –
Rule 3:
In the nick of time –
die
In time –
of
In the mean time –
from
In no time –
 He is died of Malaria.
In addition to –
 He is died from over eating.
In a body –

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In a fix – PHRASES- OF – "UP"

In any case – Up to the mark –

In no case – Up to date –

In contact with – Up and doing –

In the face of / in presence of – Ups and downs –

In front of – (opposite) We should accept all the ups and downs of life

In stead of/in place of – "OUT"

In order that – Out of temper –

In order to – Out of question –

In the twinkling of an eye – Out of pocket –

In the eye of – Out of date –

In view of – Out of doors –

In the name of – Phrases of "By"

In name only – By all means –

In case of /in the event of – By no means –

In vain – By and by/little by little –

In vogue / In force – By hook or by crook –

Infact – By fits and starts –

In seventh heaven – By leaps and bounds –

In season and out of season – By the side of –

In a matter of seconds – By means of –

In less than no time – By virtue of –

In due course – By dint of –

PHRASES- FROM- "TO " By and large –
To and fro – By fair means or foul–
To the last farthing – By force –
To the point – By chance –
To his face – By far –

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"Of" "On"
of late – on the alert –

of no avail – on the eve of –

on the spot –
of course –
on the part of/on the side of –
"With"
on the pretence –
with one voice – on the other hand –
with reference to – on one's account –
with regard to/with respect to – on no account –
with might and main – on a large scale –

with a view to – on purpose –

on credit –
with the aim of –
on the whole –
with an eye to –
"At"
with vengeance – at length –
"From" at first –
From time immemorial – at all hazards –

From door-to-door – at a stretch –

at the instance of –
From time to time –
at once –
"For"
at home in –
for fear of – at times –
for good – at the point of –
for long/for long time – at all costs/at any cost–
at large –
for the time being –
at hand –
for the sake of/for the want of/for lack of –
at the eleventh hour –
at daggers drawn –
for nothing – at sixes and sevens –
"Over" at least –
Over and over again – at most –
Over and above – at a blow/at a stroke –
at ease –
Over night –
at present –

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Important facts
1. Inspite of = Despite = (5) beset –
2. Enquire into = Investigate = infested – unwanted
3. Wait for = Await = swamped –
+ with
4. Consist of = Comprise =
 Harmful to
teem –
(6) beneficial
(1) Detrimental conducive to
Pernicious  lucrative
 profitable
Injurious   to
Baneful 

Disastrous 
(7) adept
proficient in
accomplished
(2) look –
accurate
see correct
glare –
stare –
gaze – + at (8) infer
glance – deduce
from
eye – conclude
derive
peruse –
behold
(9) prohibit
prevent
(3) junior protect
senior preserve
inferior – escape from
superior – +to debar
desist
prior than refrain
anterior – abstain
posterior – (10) succumb
yield
+ to
(4) laugh surrender
stoop
smile
chuckle +at (11) Acquit
broad
snigger
smirk of
snicker mock Convict + of
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PREPOSITION
A complete solutions to WORDS & their PREPOSITIONS
VERBS FOLLOWED BY PREPOSITIONS
Abide by (a decision, rule, etc) :
You must abide by the rules of your institute
Abound in (something) :
Jharkhand abounds in mineral resources
Abstain from (doing something) :
I abstain from drinking and smoking
Accuse (someone) of (a crime like robbery, murder, etc.) :
The villagers accused Mr. Rajeev of bank robbery.
Acquit (someone) of (a crime like theft, murder, etc.) :
The judge acquitted them of all the charges leveled against them.
Admit (someone) to (some college, hospital, etc.) :
Last year, he could not admit his brother to the Science College.
Agree to (something like ideas, proposal, suggestion, etc.) :
I do not agree to your ideas
Aim at/for (something) :
She aims at/for Probationary Officer.
Apologise to (someone) for (some mistake) :
You should have apologised to the teacher for the mistakes
that you had done.
Appeal to (someone) For (justice, mercy, help, etc.) :
She must have appealed to the judge for justice.
Apply for (some post, job, etc.) :
He has not applied for this job so far.
Apply to (someone or something) :
This rule does not apply to the students coming under
backward community.
Appoint (someone) To (a post) :
The director has appointed the poem to the post of a manager.
Argue with (a person) :
We should never argue with anyone.
Arrive at (a place or a conclusion) :
We have just arrived at the conclusion after a day's long discussion.

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Arrive in ( a country, state, city, etc.) :

Our train arrived in Delhi at around 5O'clock.
Ask (someone) about (something) :
I could not ask him about that matter.
Agree with (someone like friend, teacher,etc.) :
I agree with you on this cardinal (important) point.
Aim at (doing something) :
She aims at becoming a doctor.
Beg (someone) for (Something like help, money, etc.) :
He begged me for some rupees last night.
Beg (someone) to (do something) :
The students begged the teacher to teach English grammer.
Believe in (someone or something) :
I never believe in what he says.
Belong to (someone, place or community) :
I belong to Bhagalpur district.
Blame (someone) for (some mistake) :
You should not have blamed them for your own mistake.
Borrow (something) from (someone) :
I have borrowed this book from a friend of mine.
Break (something) into (pieces) :
I cannot break this bundle of sticks into two pieces.
Bring (something) under (knowledge, notice, etc.) :
You should not have brought this matter under my knowledge earlier.
Bring (something) to (light) :
You should not have brought this matter to light.
Buy (something) from (someone) :
I have bought this pen from a nearby shop.
Care for (someone or something) :
Who will care for these children after their mother's death?
Caution (someone) against/about (a danger) :
I have already cautioned them against/about the coming danger.
Charge (someone) with (a crime) :
The CBI has charged Mr. Karim Telgi with stamp paper scam.
Compare (someone/something) with/to (someone/something) :
How can you compare iron with/to gold?

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Compensate (someone) for (a loss) :

The insurance company will compensate him for his heavy loss.
Compete with/Against (someone) for (something) :
You have to labour hard to compete with/against these boys for this trophy.
Complain of (some trouble) :
He always complains of headache.
Complain to (a person) about (a problem or a person) :
They may complain to the authority about your misconduct.
Comply with (an order or a request etc.) :
I cannot comply with his order.
Confine (oneself) to (something or someplace) :
You should not confine yourself to the bookish knowledge only.
Congratulate (someone) on (something) :
She congratulated me on my grand success
Consent to (a plan, idea, suggestion etc.) :
They consented to the plan in the last moment.
Consist of (something) :
This committee consists of ten members.
Consist in (something) :
Protein consists in milk.
Consult with (someone) :
Now you should immediately consult with a doctor.
Convict (someone) of (a crime like murder, theft,etc.) :
None can convict him of the charge of murder.
Convince (someone) of (something) :
Last night, I could not convince them of this matter.
Cure (someone) of (some disease or bad habits) :
The doctor cannot cure him of his disease.
Cut (something) in/into (pieces) :
Can you cut this pencil into/in two pieces?
(Can you cut this pencil in half?)
Deal in (something) :
My friend deals in computer hardware and software.
Deal with (someone) :
I never want to deal with dishonest people.

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Debar (someone) from (doing something) :

Now none can deber me from going abroad.
Depend on (Someone or something) :
Good habits depend on our family traditions
Deprive (someone or something) of (something) :
This tree has deprived my house of sunlight.
Desire to (do something) :
I never desire to go abroad.
Die from (some cause like accident, starvation, etc.) :
Many people died from Tsunami
Die of (a disease) :
He died of cancer.
Differ from (something) :
Your ideas differ from mine (my ideas)
Disagree with (someone) :
I do not disagree with them.
Distinguish Between (the two things or persons) :
Can you distinguish between the two plants?
Distinguish (something) from (something) :
Can you distinguish a rice plant from a wheat plant?
Divide (something) in/into (parts) :
The Ganga divides Bihar in/into two parts.
Endear (oneself) to (someone) :
Her voice endeared herself to all audience present in the concert.
Engage (someone) in (some work or doing some work) :
My father engaged me in the business.
Engage (someone) to (do something) :
My father engaged me to write his account.
Entrust (some work) to (someone) :
The minister entrusted his personal secretary to the work.
Entrust (someone) with (some work) :
The minister entrusted his personal secretary with the work.
Escape from (some place or responsibility) :
Now you cannot escape from this city.
Exchange (something) for (something) :
Will you exchage your pen for mine (my pen)?

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Exempt (someone or something) from (something) :

The new government has exempted education from the service tax.
Explain (something) to (someone) :
I cannot explain this to you.
Fail in (something) :
He always fails in his effort.
Fall into (something) :
Last night, he fell into a ditch.
Get Through (an exam) :
He should labour hard to get through the coming exam.
Glance At/Over/Through (something) :
I could not glance at/over/through her letter.
Guard (something or someone) Against (a danger) :
We should guard our country against the danger ahead.
Hope for (something good) :
We should always hope for the world peace.
Indulge (oneself) In (some bad acts) :
You should never indulge yourself in any type of bad habit.
Inform (someone) of (something) :
He did not inform me of her uncle's death.
Inquire into (an accident or incident) :
The CBI will inquire of him.
Insist on (doing something) :
He insists on going to Delhi alone.
Interfere in / with (someone's work) :
You should not interfere in/with my personal matters.
Introduce (someone) to someone :
He did not introduce me to his father.
Invest (something) in (something) :
I have invested some rupees in share market.
Invite (someone) to (some party) :
They did not invite their close relatives to the party last night.
Laugh at (something or someone) :
We should never laugh at other.
Listen to (music, radio, etc.) :
Why don't you listen to her story.

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Live in/at (someone place) :

I live in Patna at Mussalahpur.
Look at (something or someone) :
Look at the picture in the corner.
Meddle in / with (something) :
Don't meddle in / with my affairs.
Merge into / with (something) :
Samta party was merged into/with J.D.U.
Objcet to (a proposal, suggestion, etc.) :
He objected to my proposal.
Occur to (someone's mind) :
An idea has occurred to me.
Part from (someone or something) :
He cannot part from money.
Pray to (someone) for (something) :
She prayed to God for her success in the exam.
Prefer (something) to (something) :
I prefer death to begging.
Prepare (someone on something) for (something) :
We prepare our students for success.
Present (someone) with (something) :
On my birthday, he presented me with a watch.
Preside over (a meeting) :
Who is going to preside over this meeting?
Prevent (someone) from (doing something) :
Now none can prevent me from taking the action
against the criminals.
Prohibit (someone) from (doing something) :
How can they prohibit you from doing this work?
Protect (someone or something) from (something) :
We ourselves can protect our country from any type of danger.
Protest against (a rule, policy, decision, etc.) :
Labourers may protest against this new policy.
Provide (someone) with (something) :
The district administration will provide all flood-affected
people with food and shelter.
Put up with (someone) :
I cannot put up with this treatment.

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Quarrel about / over (some matter) :

The two brothers quarreled about/over the building.
Quarrel with (someone) :
Do not quarrel with anyone.
Recover from (someone illness) :
He was seriously ill. Now he has recovered from his illness.
Refer (something or someone) to (someone or something) :
My doctor has referred the patient to the AIIMS.
Refrain from (doing something) :
I refrain from wandering aimlessly on the road.
Rely on (something or someone) :
You cannot rely on him for his support.
Remind (someone) of (something) :
I reminded him of his promise.
Repent of (some wrong act) :
He repented of having made this mistake.
Revolt against (something or someone) :
They will revolt against the management.
Rule over (someone or some place) :
The English had been ruling over our country for more
than two hundred years.
Run after (someone or something) :
We should not always run after money.
Save (someone) from (something) :
Who will save him from the danger.
Search for (something) :
I searched for it all over the house but all in vain.
Speak to (someone) about (something or someone) :
I cannot speak to the manager about this.
Stand by (someone) :
I will always stand by you.
Stare at (something or someone) :
He was staring at the empty chair when I reached there.
Succeed in (doing something) :
He ultimately succeeded in getting through the exam.
Supply (something) to (someone) :
I would supply all food items to the government school.
Supply (someone) with (something) :
I cannot always supply you with your wants.

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Surrender (someone or something) to (someone) :

Last night, fifty terrorists surrendered their arms to the administration.
Sympathise with (someone) :
I sympathise with you in your loss.
Talk to / with (someone) for /about (something) :
She cannot talk to/with the manager for/about this matter.
Think about (something or someone) :
They think about this matter properly.
Throw (something) at (someone) :
The thief threw a stone at the staff and ran away with the wallet.
Translate (something) into (some language) :
Can she translate this speech into English?
Trust in (something or someone) :
We trust in God.
Vote against (something or someone) :
We should vote against a corrupt government.
Vote for (something or someone) :
We should vote for a good government.
Wait for (someone or something) :
We should wait for a good government to come in power.
Warn (someone) of / against (something) :
I had already warned you against / of touching that electric fan.
Wish for (something good) :
They wish for peace.
Work at / on (something or some place) :
These days, he is working at / on a new project.
Work for (someone) :
These days, he is working for me.
Write (something) in (something like English, Hindi, etc.) :
I have to write this notice in English.
Write (something) with (something like pen, pencil, etc.) :
Have you written this with a pen? (pen, pencil)

ADJECTIVES FOLLOWED BY PREPOSITIONS

Absorbed in (some work) :
He was absorbed in his thoughts.
Acceptable to (someone) :
My proposal was not acceptable to Harry.

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Accountable to (someone) for (something) :

The peon is accountable to the clerk for this work.
Accused of (a crime like murder, theft, robbery, etc,) :
He is accused of murder.
Accustomed to (something) :
He is not accustomed to this type of life.
Acquainted with (something or someone) :
Are you acquainted with the branch manager of this bank?
Addicted to (a bad habit) :
He is addicted to drinking.
Affectionate towards (someone) :
She was very affectionate towards children.
Afraid of (something) :
She is afraid of the coming examination.
Alien to (someone or some place) :
Laughing at others is alien to my nature.
Alive to (some situation) :
I am alive to the dangers of the situation.
Amazed at (something) :
My father was amazed at my failure.
Angry with (someone) about / at (something) :
The teacher is angry with me about/at my mistake.
Annoyed with (someone) at (something) :
He is not annoyed with him at not finding him there.
Answerable to (someone) for (something) :
We are answerable to the head master for this work.
Anxious about (something) :
You should not be anxious about the result.
Applicable to (something or someone) :
This new rule is not applicable to the students coming under backward community.
Appropriate to (an occasion) :
Your dress is not appropriate to this occasion.
Ashamed of (something or oneself) :
You should be ashamed of yourself.
Associated with (something or someone) :
I am not at all associated with any political party.

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Astonished at ( something) :
I was astonished at her behaviour.
Attentive to (something) :
She must be attentive to her beauty.
Averse to (something) :
He is averse to hard work.
Aware of (something) :
I was not aware of his intention.
Based on (something) :
His claim was not based on any fact.
Beneficial to (someone) :
This business is not beneficial to us.
Blessed with (something) :
She was blessed with wordly goods.
Blind in / of (an eye) :
That beggar was blind in/of his right eye.
Blind to (something) :
He is blind to his son's faults.
Boastful of (someone or something) :
He is boastful of his wealth.
Bound to (do something) :
We are bound to commit mistakes.
Busy with (some work or someone) :
He is busy with the repair of his house.
Capable of (something or doing something) :
She is lazy but is capable of good work.
Certain of (something) :
I was certain of my success.
Close to (someone) :
He is very close to me.
Committed to (do something) :
I am committed to speak English fluently.
Common to (some people) :
This telephone is common to all the students of this hostel.
Comparable to/with (someone or something) :
Rose is not comparable to/with any other flower.

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Concerned about/for (something) :

Why are you concerned about/for this?
Confident of (something) :
He was confident of his success.
Conscious of (something) :
I am always conscious of my weakness
Contented with (something or someone) :
Was he not contented with his performance?
Contrary to (something) :
Your actions are contrary to your thinking.
Convinced of (something) :
I am not convinced of his ideas.
Deaf to (something) :
We should never be deaf to their suggestion.
Dear to (some person) :
She is dear to all the students of the class.
Defective in (something) :
This book is defective in its printing.
Delighted with/at/by (something) :
I am delighted with/at/by my friend's success.
Dependent on (something or something) :
These days, he is not dependent on his parents.
Desirous on (something or doing something) :
I am desirous on going abroad.
Determined to (do something) :
She is determined to get success.
Devoid of (something) :
These children are deviod of their mother's affection.
Different from / to / than (someone or something) :
Your ideas are different from/to/than mine (my ideas).
Displeased with (someone) at (something) :
We are displeased with him at his bad conduct.
Disappointed with / in (someone) at (something) :
We should never be disappointed with/in our team at/by its failure.
Disgusted with (someone) at (something) :
I am disgusted with him at his regular defeat.

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Disqualified from (something) :

He is disqualified from the coming election.
Doubtful about (something or someone) :
I am always doubtful about his intention.
Eligible for (something) :
Are you eligible for this post?
Eligible to (do something) :
Are you eligible to do this work?
Endowed with (something) :
Alka Yagnik is endowed with sweet voice.
Engaged in (doing something) :
This time, I am engaged in writing a book on grammar.
Engaged to (someone) :
Raju is engaged to Roji.
Entitled to (do some work) :
I am not entitled to put my signature on this paper.
Envious of (someone or something) :
We should never be envious of other's success.
Equal to (something) :
His status is not equal to mine.
Essential to / for (something or someone) :
Hard labour is essential to/for success.
Exempt from (something) :
Education, these days, is not exempt from service tax.
Expert in / at (something or doing something) :
Ajay is expert in/at repairing scooter.
Faithful to (someone) :
He is not faithful to the manager.
Familiar to (someone) :
I was not at all familiar to her father earlier.
Familiar with (something) :
Are you familiar with the rules of this institute?
Famous for (something) :
My institute is famous for its quality of study.
Fascinated by (something) :
She is fascinated by his good behaviour.

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Favourable to (someone) :
The climate of Patna is not favourable to me.
Fit for (something) :
He is not fit for this post.
Fond of (something) :
She is fond of light music.
Full of (something) :
My life is full of adventure.
Gifted with (something) :
Lata Mageskar is gifted with sweet voice.
Glad about (something) :
I am glad about a chance to go abroad.
Good at (something) :
I am good at English. (Wrong : I am good in English)
Grateful to (someone) for (something) :
I am grateful to you for your timely help.
Greedy for (something) :
He is greedy for money.
Guilty of (something) :
They are guilty of bank robbery.
Harmful to (something or someone) :
Smoking is harmful to health.
Heedless of (something) :
He is heedless of the result of race driving.
Honest in / about (something or doing something) :
He is always honest in / about his teaching.
Honest with (someone) :
He is always honest with my friend.
Honoured with (something) :
Dr Kalaam is honoured with Bharat Ratna Award.
Hopeful about (something good) :
We are hopeful about our success in the final match.
Hostile to / towards (someone or something) :
India is not hostile to / towards my country.
Ignorant about / of (something) :
We should never be ignorant of / about our duties.

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ill with (fever) :

Today, he is ill with fever.
Inclined to (do something) :
He is inclined to start a business.
Indebted to (something or someone) for (something) :
I will always be indebted to him for his support.
Identical with (something) :
My views are identical with yours.
Indifferent to (something or someone) :
I am indifferent to whether you go or stay.
Indispensable to / for (something) :
Hard wok is indispensable to/for success.
Indispensable to (someone) :
Hard work is indispensable to you.
Inferior to (something) :
This wood is inferior to you.
Informed of (something) :
Their parents were not informed of the accident.
Innocent of (some charge) :
He is innocent of the charge of murder.
Interested in (something) :
He is not interested in game.
Intimate with (a person) :
I am intimate with him.
Irrelevant to (something) :
His remarks were irrelevant to the subject.
Jealous of (something or someone) :
We should never be jealous of other's success.
Kind to (someone) :
He is very kind to me.
Laden with (something) :
The mango tree is laden with mangoes.
Lame of (a leg) :
This beggar is lame of his left leg.
Liable to (commit mistake) :
We are liable to commit mistake.

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Loaded with (something) :

The truck is loaded with iron bars.
Loyal to (someone) :
The servant was loyal to his master.
Mad about (doing something) :
She was mad about missing the key.
Mad for (something) :
He is mad for money.
Mad with (anger, pain, etc) :
He is mad with headache.
Made from / of (something) :
This table is made of/ from iron only.
Negligent in (something) :
He is negligent in his duty.
Notorious for (some bad act) :
Osaka is notorious for his terrorist activities.
Obedient to (someone) :
He is obedient to his teacher.
Obliged to (someone) for (something) :
I am obliged to you for your help.
Parallel to (something or someone) :
His company is running parallel to my company.
Partial Towards (someone or something) :
His decision is partial towards his own community.
Polite to (someone) :
He is quite polite to me.
Popular with (someone) :
Amitabh Bachan is very popular with the people of India.
Possessed by (something) :
He was possessed by the devil.
Preferable to (something) :
Peace is preferable to war.
Prepared for (something) :
We are prepared for this.
Proficient in / at (something) :
He is proficient in/at Mathematics.

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Profitable to (someone) :
The deal was profitable to us.
Proper for (something or someone) :
It is not proper for anyone.
Proud of (something or someone) :
Rajesh is very proud of his learning.
Quick to (do something) :
He is very quick to respond.
Qualified for (something) :
He is not qualified for that post
Ready for (something) :
The soldiers are ready for the attack.
Relevant to (something) :
His ideas are relevant to the subject matter.
Respectful to (someone) :
You should always be respectful to your teachers.
Responsible to (someone) :
Garish is responsible to his manager.
Restricted to (something or some place) :
I am restricted to two cups of tea daily.
Rich in (something) :
These countries are rich in mineral oils.
Satisfied with (something or someone) :
He is fully satisfied with his result.
Sensitive to (something) :
He is very sensitive to criticism.
Shocked at (something) :
She was shocked at his retort (answer).
Silent about (something) :
He is silent about this.
Similar to (something or someone) :
This pen is similar to mine.
Skilled in / at (something or doing something) :
This boy is very skilled in/at painting.
Sorry about/for (something) :
I am sorry for you about this great loss.

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Sufficient for (something) :

Is Rs. 100 sufficient for the expenses of your journey ?
Suitable for (something) :
This room is suitable for the meeting
Suitable to (do something) :
This room is suitable to hold the meeting.
Superior to (something or someone) :
The house was superior to all others.
Sure of (something) :
I am sure of my success in the Examination.
Suspicious of/about (someone or something) :
I am suspicious of/about his intention.
Tired of (something or doing something) :
I am tired of my study.
Useful to (someone) for (a purpose) :
This tool is quite useful to me.
Useless to (someone) for (purpose) :
It is useless to me for my purpose.
Vexed with/at (someone or something) :
I am vexed with/at him for his misconduct.
Void of (something) :
These children are void of their mothers' affection.
Weak in/at (something) :
He is weak in English.
Weary of (something) :
I am weary of my work.
Worthy of (someone or something) :
He is worthy of praise.

NOUNS FOLLOWED BY PREPOSITIONS

Ability to (do something) :
I have ability to finish this work alone.
Acquaintance with (someone) :
I have no acquaintance with the manager.
Admission to (some college, hospital, etc.) :
He did not get admission to that college last year.

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Advantage over (something) :

Ram has an advantage over Mohan in this game.
Advice on (something) :
His advice on this problem helped me.
Affection for (someone) :
I have affection for poor people.
Agreement with (someone) on (something) :
I have no agreement with my partner on this question.
Alliance with (someone) :
The R.J.D. has alliance with the N.C.P in Bihar.
Ambition for (something or becoming something) :
I have a great ambition for name and fame.
Anxiety over/About (someone or something) :
Suresh has grave anxiety over/about his father's health.
Appetite for (something) :
He has no appetite for knowledge.
Attention to (something or someone) :
He paid no attention to what his father said.
Attitude towards (something or someone) :
What is your attitude towards this problem?
Authority for (doing something) :
He has no authority for issuing this order.
Basis for (something) :
There is no basis for this charge.
Candidate for (something) :
He is the only honesty candidate for this post.
Capacity for (doing something) :
She has no capacity for hard work.
Cause for (something) :
There is no cause for worry.
Chance of (something or doing something) :
There is every chance of success.
Chance to (do something) :
There is every chance to succeed.
Command of (some subject) :
He has good command of Mathematics.
Concern for/about/over (someone or something) :
Rajesh has no concern for/about/over his brother.

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Confidence in (someone) :
The minister has great confidence in his secretery.
consequence of (some action) :
The consequence of your action will be harmful.
Contempt for (something or someone) :
I have great contempt for him / for tabacco.
Contrast between (the two persons or things) :
The contrast between the two brothers is great.
Control of/over (something or someone) :
I have full control of/over the situation.
Cure for (a disease) :
There is no certain cure for cancer.
Danger of (something) :
There is no danger of his falling down the roof.
Demand for (something) :
There is a great demand for gold.
Desire for (something) :
He has no desire for money.
Difficulty in (doing something) :
You will not find any difficulty in solving
this simple problem.
Disagreement with (someone) on/
over/about (something) :
Raju has no disagreement with me on/
over/ about any matter of profit sharing.
Discussion about (something) :
Yesterday, I had a very good discussion
about/on this matter.
Doubt about (something or someone) :
Harry has great doubt about his honesty.
Duty to (do some work) :
You owe a duty to your country.
Enmity between (the two bodies) :
Enmity between India and Pakistan in melting these days.
Exception to (a rule) :
There is no exception to this rule
Excuse for (some mistake) :
He made an excuse for leaving the work undone.

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Experience for (someone) :

It is a good experience for me.
Experience of (doing something) :
I have a long experience of teaching English.
Facility for (something) :
There is very facility for studies here.
Faith in (something or someone) :
I have no faith in him.
Fear of (someone or something) :
There is no fear of your losing this job.
Fondness for (something) :
She has a great fondness for sweets.
Grasp of (something) :
He has a good grasp (understanding) of English
Heir of (something) :
He is the only heir of his paternal property.
Hindrance to (something or someone) :
Now, there is no hindrance to my work.
Hope of/ for (something) :
I have hope of/for the world peace.
Hunger for (something) :
He has no hunger for fame and wealth.
Impression on (someone) :
He should make no impression on the voters.
Improvement in (something) :
I see no improvement in his condition.
Information about/on (something or someone) :
He gave me no information about/on this matter.
Interest in (something) :
He has no interest in our lives.
Invitation to (someone) :
Harry did not send any invitation to me.
Key to (success) :
Hard labour is a key to success.
Knowledge of (something) :
His knowledge of history is poor.
Lack of (something) :
His business failed for lack of money.

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Limit to (something) :
There is no limit to his desires.
Love for (someone or something) :
My friend has a great love for books.
Lust for (something) :
Lust for money is not always good.
Malice against (someone) :
We should never have malice against anyone.
Match for (someone) :
We could not find a proper match for this.
Method of (doing something) :
His method of teaching is very good.
Motive for (something) :
What was the motive for this murder?
Necessity for (something) :
There is no necessity for a fan.
Need for (do something) :
He is in need for your help
Need to (do something) :
I have no need to fill up this form.
Nomination to (a post) :
Only one candidate has filed nomination to that post.
Objection to (something) :
There is no objection to my work now.
Opinion about/on/of (something) :
What is your opinion about/on/of this?
Opportunity for (doing something) :
Yesterday, he had a good opportunity for winning that match.
Order for (something) :
The aministration has passed an order for this.
Order to (do something) :
The administration has passed an order to follow the new rule.
Passion for (doing something) :
She has passion for going abroad.
Payment for (something) :
Rajesh has made payment for the ring.
Penalty for (some mistake) :
He paid the penalty for the mistake.

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Pity for (something) :

They did not show pity for the victims.
Preference for (something) :
I have preference for Indian goods.
Prejudice against (someone) :
He has some prejudice against me.
Preparation for (something) :
His preparation for the coming exam is not satisfactory.
Proficiency in (something or doing something) :
He has good proficiency in Mathematics.
Proof of (something) :
Do you have the proof of your honesty?
Provision for (something) :
There was no provision for lunch.
Punishment for (something) :
God will give you punishment for your sins.
Pursuit of (something) :
He is always in pursuit (search) of wealth.
Qualification for (something) :
He does not hold qualification for his post.
Reaction to (something) :
What was his reaction to my proposal.
Reason for (something) :
What was the reason for his failure.
Relief from/of (a problem or a trouble) :
Victims could not get any relief from/of their suffering.
Remark on/ upon (something) :
What was her remark on/upon this subject matter?
Request for (something) :
He made a request for further help.
Respect for (something or someone) :
I have always respect for any senior person.
Response to (something) :
Raju gave no response to my parents.

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PREPOSITIONS (Practice Set)

Set-1 11. The great scientist conducted himself with abil-
ity and moderation ............... all the confer-
1. The company has ordered (a)/some (b)/new
ence.
equipments. (c)/No error (d)
2. He contributed a lot (a)/of time and money (b)/ (a) in (b) besides
by building a hospital (c)/in his village. (d)/No (c) about (d) though
error (e)
3. Now a days (a)/students are getting (b)/much (e) through
help from internet(c)/of doing their homework. 12. In that country, bureaucracy is perceived as a
(d)/No error (e) group of men and women that had arrogated to
4. In order to transfer (a)/branch licenses for one itself power ...............responsibility
(b)/bank to another you (c)/require special ap-
(a) without (b) within
proval from RBI (d)/No error (e)
5. Reading newspapers will (a)/help you (b)/in (c) into (d) unto
understand banking (c)/and business concepts.
(e) for
(d)/No error (e)
6. Students are prohibited (a)/to bring cycles (b)/ 13. All the employees in the company are entitled
into the college. (c)/No error (d) ....................reimbursement of medical ex-
penses.
7. He is well (a)/known in hindi, (b)/Urdu and (c)/
Arabic languages. (d)/No error (e) (a) of (b) for
Choose the suitable Preposition from the
(c) on (d) to
given alternatives to fill in the blanks in the
sentences. (e) with
8. A committee was formed to look ................the 14. He is great authority ................... indian his-
memorial. tory and nobody can challenge him in respect
(a) at (b) after of what he has said.
(c) for (d) like
(a) on (b) of
(e) over
9. Rapid technological progress does not create (c) in (d) about
tension ..................workers. 15. Sudhir is dead but his music lives .............
(a) among (b) within
(a) on (b) by
(c) between (d) to
(e) for (c) through (d) for
10. There are certain animals which can live both 16. I was completely ...............the dark about their
......................... water and ............ land. love affair.
(a) in, the (b) without, also
(a) out (b) within
(c) under, the (d) in, on
(e) into, the (c) inside (d) in

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Set-2 11. .....................the advice of his doctor, Mr. Fred

went on smoking cigarettes untill the day he
1. Despite of our (a)/good contacts we (b)/
died.
could not get (c)/tickets for our friends. (d)/
No error (e) (a) Inspite (b) despite
(c) before (d) with
2. Whether it is (a)/Bhojpuri or Maithili I (b)/am
with home (c)/with both the languages. (d)/ (e) respite
No error (e) 12. There is no substitute .............meticulous care
in setting .....................training rooms for
3. His only (a)/fame to claim is (b)/that he is (c)/
seminars.
the son of a rich man. (d)/No error (e)
(a) for, up (b) to, up
4. Rakesh along with (a)/his friends was (b)/
(c) for, for (d) of, down
invited for the (c)/party in Ashoka Hall. (d)/
No error (e) (e) from, in
13. You cannot hold me responsible ............ his
5. In the last week (a)/I told Sainky to come (b)
actions.
/in time but he still (c)/comes late every day.
(d)/No error (e) (a) for (b) of
(c) to (d) by
6. The great actor was (a)/angry with the treat-
ment (b)/during the party (c)/in Navneet hall. 14. Let us sit...................the table and sort out
(d)/No error (e) our differences.
(a) at (b) around
7. Don’t go by his appearance, (a)/he is capable
at (b)/doing any work (c)/without any hesita- (c) about (d) across
tion. (d)/No error (e) 15. He reprimanded me ...................neglecting
my duty.
8. Despite of my (a)/old age I am (b)/ready
to undertake (c)/any challenging job. (d)/ (a) of (b) from
No error (e) (c) for (d) on
9. The message has been (a)/repeated several 16. It rained so heavily that in a short time the
times (b)/on the radio (c)/since four days. (d)/ entire village was inundated.............. water.
No error (e) (a) by (b) with
Choose the suitable Preposition from the (c) to (d) from
given alternatives to fill in the blanks in (e) through
the sentences. 17. He is blind .................his own fault.
10. His answers usually were whatever came (a) with (b) to
......................his head first. (c) of (d) for
(a) into (b) out 18. He sat .....................the table to have fag.
(c) by (d) of (a) on (b) beside
(c) at (d) by
(e) through
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Set-3
1. They walked (a) besides (b) each other (c) in
silence. (d) No errors (e).
2. The businessman who (a) deals with diamonds
(b) did not deal (c) honestly with me. (d) No
errors (e)
3. The lecture (a) has no (b) control upon (c) the
students (d) No errors (e)
4. He (a) appealed to the judge (b) for his release
(c) from jail. (d) No errors (e)
5. My sister is (a) married with (b) the riches man
(c) of the village. (d) No errors (e).
6. Akbar (a) came on the throne (b) at a very (c)
early age. (d) No errors (e)
7. I have been working on (a) the problem from a
long time (b) but am still not (c) able to solve it.
(d) No errors (e)
8. The committee members met in a hotel (a) which
was close to the centre (b) to discuss about the
plan of action (c) No errors (d)
9. When the police accused him with corruption
(a) nobody believed them (b) as he was reputed
for his honesty (c) No errors (d)
10. Disha must make up for the (a) time she wasted
this morning (b) by working late over tonight.
(c) Noerrors (d)
11. The officer signed on the cheque (a) in the
morning but the pay (a) has not been disbursed
to me (c) No errors (d)
12. While firms and other concerns are spending
large sums of money all the time (a) somehow
we take this for granted (b) and never stop to
wonder where it comes from. (c) No errors (d)
13. Satya's new proposal (a) seems hardly any
different (b) than the one Sheetal has just rejected
(c) No errors (d)
14. The meeting scheduled to be held (a) between
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10 am to 11 am (b) was postponed suddenly
(c) No errors (d)
15. The reason we have not been able to pay income
tax (a) is due to fact (b) that we did not receive
pay on time (c) No errors (d)
Set-4
1. I have been teaching in this university (a) since
several years (b) but have never met (c) as
hopeless a class as this (d) No errors (e)
2. Despite of a good monsoon (a) this year the
production (b) of food grains in the (c) country
did not go up (d) No errors (e)
3. Srikanth was not promoted (a) to the rank of
Registrar (b) till for a few (c) months of his
registration (d) No errors (e)
4. The director is pleased to approve (a) one special
increment (b) for all the employees (c) with this
month (d) No errors (e)
5. The state government resolved to (a) write of
the debts (b) of the farmers who were (c) below
the poverty line (d) No errors (e)
6. The colonel and his (a) wife were invited (b)
for the children's day celebration (c) at our
school (d) No errors (e)
7. When the employees reach late (a) the boss
objects their entering the office (b) without his
permission (c) No errors (d)
8. The student wrote a poem (a) so beautiful (b)
that her lecturer was exceedingly (c) pleased at
her (d) No errors (e)
9. Visitors visiting the (a) park are amused (b) by
the monkeys (c) playing in the cages. (d) No
errors (e)
10. The directors is pleased to approve (a) one
special increment (b) for all the employees (c)
with this month. (d) No errors (e)
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11. The state government resolved to (a) write of (b) believes firmly with
the debts (b) of the farmers who were (c) below (c) firm believer on
the poverty line (d) No errors (e) (d) No improvement
12. The colonel and his (a) wife were invited (b) 6. I agree she put on we should first make a plan
for the children's day celebration (c) at our and the do a costing
school (d) No errors (e)
(a) put in
13. When the employees reach late, (a) the boss
(b) have put up
objects their entering the office (b) without his
permission (d) No errors (d) (c) is putting
(d) No improvement
Set-5
7. it is not good to take advantage form his
1. We spent an hour discussing about his career weakness
(a) on his career (a) take advantage on
(b) of his career (b) take advantage of
(c) discussing his career (c) take advantage for
(d) No improvement (d) No improvement
2. I acquainted the inspector about the facts of 8. The professor has unspeakable anxiety for the
the case safety for his son
(a) with (a) safety for child
(b) to (b) safety for the child
(c) on (c) safety of his child
(d) No improvement (d) No improvement
3. Sheela denied to be party to the agreement 9. The chief minister has no acquaintance for his
(a) refused counterpart
(b) disagreed (a) has acquaintance
(c) rejected (b) acquaintance with
(d) No improvement (c) has acquaintance on
4. inform your king that I grant him permission (d) No improvement
of stay in my kingdom 10. We should not blame others about our own
(a) to stay failure.
(b) for stay (a) blame others for
(c) with staying (b) blame others of
(d) No improvement (c) blame others on
5. The commander-in-Chief firmly believes on (d) No improvement
punctuality and discipline
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Set-6 6. The Vice Chancellor showed no leniency about

the university students.
1. The central university students submitted
complaints about food time and again. (a) leniency on

(a) complaints on (b) leniency for

(b) complaints for (c) leniency to

(c) complaints to (d) No improvement

(d) No improvement 7. The son has a close resemblance against his

mother
2. The prime minister has no correspondence
along with his China counterpart for a long time (a) so close resemblance to

(a) correspondence to (b) close resemblance with

(b) correspondence for (c) close resemblance of

(c) correspondence with (d) No improvement

(d) No improvement 8. Righteousness will have victory and evil in the

long run.
3. The bachelor has not taken any decisions for
the proposal of this marriage. (a) victory over evil

(a) no decisions on (b) victory on evil

(b) no decisions of (c) victory by evil

(c) no decisions about (d) No improvement

(d) No improvement 9. Awards were bestowed for the brave fighters.

4. The mandate is universal and there is no (a) bestowed to

exception form it. (b) bestowed on
(a) exception on (c) bestowed by
(b) exception to (d) No improvement
(c) exception for 10. Robin hood alluded about old stories to illustrate
(d) No improvement his ideas.

5. We should decide on who is the legal heir to this (a) alluded for
piece of property. (b) alluded in
(a) piece about property (c) alluded to
(b) piece on property (d) No improvement
(c) piece for property
(d) No improvement
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ANSWER KEY WITH EXPLANATIONS

Set-1 5. (a) ‘In the last week’ ‘Last

week’ last ‘week/
1. (d) ‘No error’
month/year’ last
2. (d) ‘in’ ‘to’ in the
3. (d) ‘of’ ‘for’
6. (b) ‘angry with the treatment’ ‘angry
4. (b) ‘for’ ‘from’ at the treatment’ angry with a
5. (c) ‘in’ ‘to’ person angry at something
6. (b) ‘to bring cycles’ ‘from bringing
cycles’ 7. (b) ‘he is capable at’ ‘he is capable
7. (b) ‘in’ ‘for’ of’ Desirous/capable/ambitious/
8. (b) conscious of preposition
9. (a)
10. (d) 8. (a) ‘Despite of’ Despite Inspite
11. (e) of
12. (a)
9. (d) ‘since four days’ ‘for four days’
13. (d)
since Point of time
14. (a) for Period
15. (a) of time
16. (d)
10. (d)
Set-2
11. (b)
1. (a) ‘Despite of our’ ‘Despite our’
12. (a)
‘In spite of our’
13. (a)
2. (c) ‘am with home’ ‘am at home’
be or feel at home with/in 14. (b)
phrase
15. (c)
3. (b) ‘fame to claim’ ‘claim for fame’
16. (b)

17. (b)
4. (c) ‘invited for’ ‘invited to’
invite to preposition 18. (a)

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Set-3 it is an overnight journey

by train form Hyderabad to Vishakhapatnam.
1. (b) beside. Besides in addition to ,
moreover, furthermore. Besides by 11. (a) The officer signed the cheque. Signed
preposition
the side of preposition
the officer signed the cheque or the
2. (b) deals in diamonds verb deal officer put his signature to the cheque are
preposition both standard expressions.
in
12. (d)
deal with
13. (c) from the one Sheetal has just rejected.
3. (c) control over. Control upon control Different than
over The boss has no preposition from
control over his employees. Srujana is different from her sister Shalini.
4. (e) no error 14. (b) Between 10 am and 11am prepositions
5. (b) married to. Married with married between and preposition
preposition to to.
She is married to a doctor. 15. (b) is that we did not receive. The reason
6. (b) came to the throne. Came on the throne due to, because owing to
the reason is that is that
the reason why……that
the reason why swathi
7. (b) the problem for a long time present
always remains indisposed is that she does
perfect continuous tense not take care of her health.
Set-4
since for
prepositions since 1. (b) for several years. Several years
for an actual point of time and for duration
of period of time long since for
time
8. (c) To discuss the plan of action. Discuss/define/ 2. (a) Despite a good monsoon. Despite of
describe about Despite in spite of
preposition without being affected by
9.(a) When the police accused him to corruption. 3. (c) for a few. For a few months
Accused preposition of
preposition till Till

10. (c) by working late tonight late

4. (d) from this month. Present tense
preposition over
future
overnight
with preposition from

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6. (a) phrasal verb put on

5. (b) write off the debts. Write off the debts put on
put in
you have obviously
put in a lot of work on your garden.
6. (c) to the children's day celebration verb
7. (b) Advantage adjective noun
invite preposition to
preposition of
for
7. (b) the boss objected to their entering the office
verb objected preposition to 8. (c) for the safety of his son of father son

8. (d) pleased with her adjective pleased 9. (d) Acquaintance with for
preposition with at. 10. (a) Blame others for
9. (c) amused at the monkeys Set-6
10. (b) angry at the treatment given to his fans.
1. (d) no errors
Angry with an individual
2. (c) correspondence with Correspondence
11. (b) he is capable of adjective capable
along with
preposition of
3.(a) no decision on
at
12. (a) The professor pointed out to the. 4.(b) exception to An exception to the rule

13. (b)The action was not fully realized by

5. (d) No errors
preposition by preposition to.
6. (c) no leniency to
Set-5
7. (b) close resemblance to These
1. (c) Discuss/define/describe
prices bear no resemblance to (=
prepositions
) the ones. I saw printed in the
2. (a) Acquainted with Acquainted newspaper.
8. (a) victory over
9. (b) bestowed on
to be acquainted with law
10. (c) alluded to. Alluded
3. (a) denied refused
make
an allusion ( to
4. (a) permission to ) He often alluded
5. (a) believe preposition to his poverty.

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PREPOSITIONS (Practice Set)

(LEVEL-1)
COMMON ERROR
SET-1
1. He left to Bombay (a)/this morning (b)/for some official work (c)/No error (d)
2. All day long we saw the trees (a)/tossing in the wind (b)/and heard the waves crashing with the
rocks, (c)/No error (d)
3. It is not possible (a)/for one to overhaul a system (b)/so rotten into the core. (c)/No error (d)
4. Atul's habit of (a)/delaying his work (b)/put his colleagues to a lot of trouble, (c)/No error (d)
5. Despite of a good monsoon this year, (a)/the production of food grains in the country (b)/did not go
up. (c)/No error (d)
6. Supposing if the bridegroom (a)/doesn't arrive in time for the wedding, (b)/what will you do? (c)/
No error (d)
7. There is nothing that does (a)/irritate me more than seeing (b)/other people sitting about doing
nothing when I am working (c)/No error (d)
8. It is very one's duty (a)/to wipe out (b)/the tears from the eyes of people in distress. (c)/No error
(d)
9. There has not been any rainfall (a)/in this part of the country (b)/since the last two years. (c)/No
error (d)
10. We may have to (a)/await for a new political order (b)/to restructure our economy by adopting a
model of development closer to our needs. (c)/No error (d)
11. A man who always connives on the faults (a)/of his children (b)/is their worst enemy (c)/No error
(d)
12. I do not understand (a)/why he is (b)/so angry at me (c)/No error (d)
13. I am hearing (a)/a lot about (b)/the problem of AIDS these days (c)/No error (d)
14. Because of his innocence he cannot (a)/distinguish a cheat (b)/for an honest person (c)/No error
(d)
15. After opening the door (a)/we entered into the room (b)/next to the kitchen (c)/No error (d)
16. As the meeting was about to end (a)/he insisted to ask (b)/several questions (c)/No Error (d)
17. The watchman was kind enough (a)/to inform us about the conspiracy (b)/but declined to name the
person behind it. (c)/No error (d)
18. The captain and his wife (a)/were invited (b)/for the cultural function at my home (c)/No error (d)
19. The engineer came out (a)/to a novel solution (b)/which may even reduce daily energy conception
(c)/No error (d)

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20. On a holiday (a)/Madhu prefers reading (b)/than going out visiting friends (c)/No error (d)
21. The teacher called Ravi (a)/and asked him (b)/to describe about the incident, (c)/No error (d)
22. They shouted (a)/on the top (b)/of their voice (c)/No error (d)
23. You should not (a)/violate against the rules (b)/laid down by the institution. (c)/No error (d)
24. His grandmother (a)/has taught him (b)/to pray God daily. (c)/No error (d)
25. I promptly (a)/answered to (b)/his questions. (c)/No error (d)
26. The warrior (a)/fell from (b)/ his horse. (c)/ No error (d)
27. He reminded (a)/ me my (b)/ childhood days. (c)/No error (d)
28. You cannot (a)/prevent me (b)/to go there. (c)/No error (d)
29. At the gate (a)/was hung a wooden board (b)/on which was written 'Beware the danger'. (c)/No
error (d)
30. This article was (a)/prepared by (b)/their own expense. (c)/No error (d)
31. The widely publicised manifesto (a)/of the new party (b)/is not much different than ours, (c)/No
error (d)
32. I was taken with surprise (a)/when I saw (b)/the glamorous Appu Ghar (c)/No error (d)
33. Man needs (a)/security and leisure (b)/of free thinking. (c)/No error (d)
34. This watch (a)/is superior and (b)/more expensive than that (c)/No error (d)
35. It was apparent for everyone present that if the patient did not receive (a)/medical attention fast
(b) / he would die (c)/No error (d)
36. He knows very well (a)/what is expected for him (b)/but he is not able to fulfill him all the expectations
(c)/No error (d)
37. My brother (a)/has ordered (b)/for a new book (c)/No error (d)
38. That Brutus, who was his trusted friend (a)/had attacked on him (b)/and caused heartbreak to
Julies Caesar. (c)/No error (d)
39. Rana Sanga was (a)/blind with (b)/one eye (c)/No error (d)
40. The doctor (a)/attended to the patient (b)/very quietly (c)/No error (d)
41. He is (a)/ angry and (b)/indifferent to me. (c)/ No error (d)
42. He signed (a)/upon (b)/the application form (c)/No error (d)
43. I was going to school (a)/when in the way (b)/I met an old man (c) No error (d)
44. I don't think (a)/ I have any use (b)/of this book. (c)/No error (d)
45. They went (a)/on one side (b)/of the road. (c)/No error (d)
46. He ascended (a)/to the throne (b)/at the early age of ten. (c)/No error (d)
47. I advised (a)/to him (b)/to do this work (c)/No error (d)
48. He is loveable person (a)/but what makes most people dislike him (b)/is that he boasts his wealth.
(c)/No error (d)
49. The teacher ordered (a)/the students to (b)/open page 10. (c)/No error (d)
50. I am angry (a)/with your (b)/rude behavior (c)/No error (d)

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SET-2
1. He was honourably (a)/acquitted from (b)/the charge (c)/No error (d)
2. Ajay was suffering (a)/from cholera (b)/and ultimately he died by it. (c)/No error (d)
3. We returned to the guest house (a)/impressed by (b)/what we had seen (c)/No error (d)
4. I am pleased to sanction (a)/one special increment (b)/to all the employees with this month, (c)/No
error (d)
5. It must be said (a)/to his credit that (b)/he stood towards his friend through thick and thin. (c)/No
error (d)
6. He says that (a)/he has a car (b)/beside a scooter (c)/No error (d)
7. Mahatma Gandhi laboured (a)/to the good (b)/of humanity. (c)/No error (d)
8. The blind old man was (a)/knocked down by a car (b)/upon crossing the road. (c)/No error (d)
9. She was aware of a (a)/feeling of acute pain; she was in panic; she was (b)/terrified that she might
scream. (c)/No error (d)
10. I found it difficult (a)/to remove (b)/the chewing gum that stuck with my cap. (c)/ No error (d)
11. To transport goods (a)/by sea is cheaper (b)/than land. (c)/No error (d)
12. Ritu was conscious to (a)/all that was going (b)/on around her place (c)/No error (d)
13. I want this document (a)/to be detached off (b)/the main file and sent to me. (c)/No error (d)
14. It is easy to see that (a)/a lawyer's demeanour in court (b)/may be prejudicial against the interests
of his client. (c)/No error (d)
15. Of what I know (a)/of him, (b)/I hesitate to trust him. (c)/No error (d)
16. My answer (a)/is different (b)/than yours. (c)/No error (d)
17. Dr. Addison has been trying to (a)/develop a medicine for diabetes (b)/for the last ten years (c)/No
error (d)
18. As the party was going (a)/we noticed Mr. Roy fall back (b)/in his chair, gasping for breath. (c)/ No
error (d)
19. In this age of despair and despondency, (a)/only our rich cultural heritage (b)/can help us escape to
the menacing doom. (c)/No error (d)
20. Rekha was trying for admission (a)/in the Engineering College (b)/even though her parents wanted
her to take up medicine. (c)/No error (d)
21. The Prince (a)/came on the throne (b)/at a very early age. (c)/No error (d)
22. Considering about these facts (a)/the principal has offered (b)/him a seat, (c)/No error (d)
23. Two women were between (a)/those killed in the fire (b)/that broke out at the hotel. (c)/No error
(d)
24. The angry boatman threw (a)/the cracked boat (b)/in the river and returned home. (c)/No error (d)
25. The Third World countries must adopt (a)/a radically different approach for (b)/the dissemination
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26. I suddenly (a)/became aware to him (b)/looking at me. (c)/No error (d)
27. I wrote (a)/him a cheque (b)/of £50. (c)/No error (d)
28. He is in the habit (a)/of going out on a morning (b)/ walk regularly. (c)/No error (d)
29. The management did not (a)/ select him as he was (b)/not eligible to the post. (c)/No error (d)
30. Both the form and substance (a)/of what he says about his life and work (b)/testify for a great
reserve of inner energy. (c)/No error (d)
31. He prefers (a)/reading than (b)/writing (c)/No error (d)
32. You should not discuss (a)/about a matter with friends who are likely (b)/to find it offensive (c)/No
error (d)
33. All the boys (a)/returned back home (b)/well in time for lunch. (c)/No error (d)
34. Arun's parents died when he was young and (a)/he looked after his aunt. (b)/who had no children
(c)/No error (d)
35. He described about the (a)/incidents (b)/at length (c)/No error (d)
36. All the players (a)/except Sam (b)/were present (c)/on the playground. (d)/No error (d)
37. This kind of behaviour (a)/has not been seen here (b)/since the last four years. (c)/No error (d)
38. Because of the emergency help (a)/that the patient had received, (b)/he would have died. (c)/No
error (d)
39. The police investigated (a)/into the case (b)/but could find no useful clues. (c)/No error (d)
40. The audience (a)/was still laughing on (b)/her (c)/ No error (d)
41. Yet the writers (a)/have no qualms in (b)/depicting the glory details of the violence. (c)/No error (d)
42. The director prefers (a)/your plan than (b)/that given by the other members of the committee (c)/
No error (d)
43. I always prefer (a)/working in a relaxed atmosphere (b)/then one full of tension and anxiety. (c)/
No error (d)
44. You should not discuss (a)/about a matter (b)/with friends who are likely to find it offensive (c)/No
error (d)
45. When you have (a)/read these books, (b)/please return them to me. (c)/No error (d)
46. I am vexed (a)/at him about what (b)/he has done, (c)/No error (d)
47. Beside chocolates, (a)/they also bought (b)/many toys for the child. (c)/No error (d)
48. Young children should not sit close (a)/to the TV set (b)/as it affects on their eyes. (c)/No error (d)
49. The child freed himself (a)/from his father's hold (b)/and ran on the road. (c)/No error (d)
50. Without a moment's hesitation (a)/the Principal agreed to write (b)/a foreword to my book. (c)/No
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SET-3
1. Will you please buy (a)/some jaggery for me (b)/if you go to the market? (c)/No error (d)
2. In my opinion (a)/Rajeev is very honest (b)/and can be depended. (c)/No error (d)
3. There are several ways of investing money prudently (a)/and making substantial profit (b)/from the
investments. (c)/No error (d)
4. We saw a crowd of (a)/about ten people (b)/fighting between themselves (c)/No error (d)
5. Having to stay (a)/in the jungle that night (b)/ they had nothing to feed at (c)/No error (d)
6. My uncle frequently goes to abroad (a)/on business (b)/by air. (c)/No error (d)
7. Yesterday, Sohan came across with (a)/one of his (b)/old friends, (c)/No error (d)
8. The Minister and some of his colleagues (a)/were invited (b)/for the charity show staged by the
Dhawan College (c)/No error (d)
9. He fixed a metal ladder (a)/for the wall below his window (b)/so as to be able to escape if there
was a fire. (c)/No error (d)
10. For nearly half a century he lived in that village, (a)/sharing the joys and sorrows of the people
there, (b)/but later he left the village and has not been heard of since. (c)/No error (d)
11. The wife is not (a)/yet acquainted with (b)/her husband's likings. (c)/No error (d)
12. The beauty of her autobiography (a)/lies in coming (b)/to terms with life facing its many challenges
through a rare courage. (c)/No error (d)
13. We never buy any jam in the shops. (a)/because my wife makes all our jam from the fruit in our
garden, (b)/ and it tastes much better than the jam from the shops we think. (c)/No error (d)
14. A shiver ran to Sachin's spine (a)/when he recalled the accident (b)/in which he was luckily saved.
(c)/No error (d)
15. On the time when the house collapsed (a)/all the people in the house (b)/were fast asleep (c)/No
error (d)
16. When the teachers are on strike (a)/and a notice to this effect is pasted on the college gate (b)/
there is no sense to go there. (c)/No error (d)
17. To gain reputation among your clients, (a)/you ought to finish (b)/every assignment you undertake
within the stipulated deadline. (c)/No error (d)
18. Children often (a)/quarrel on (b)/petty issues, (c)/No error (d)
19. Rahul was in need (a)/of money and (b)/sold out his gold medal for hundred rupees to one of his
friends. (c)/No error (d)
20. Our Mathematics teacher (a)/often emphasises on (b)/the need for a lot of practice. (c)/No error
(d)
21. The student (a)/answered to (b)/the question asked by the inspector of school (c)/No error (d)
22. The plane took on (a)/as soon as (b)/the passengers boarded it. (c)/No error (d)
23. The boy attempted the questions (a)/so well (b)/that his teacher was exceedingly pleased at him.
(c)/No error (d)
24. The Trust plans (a)/to set on (b)/a special school for dumb and deaf children. (c)/No error (d)
25. Amar's habit of (a)/delaying his work (b)/put his colleagues to lot of trouble (c)/No error (d)

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26. She burst in tears, when she (a)/found that he did not (b)/care for her affection (c)/No error (d)
27. I offered him part-time work (a)/but he turned it over (b)/saying that he would rather wait for a full-
time job. (c)/No error (d)
28. These days very few people (a)/bother to do the work (b)/entrusted upon them. (c)/No error (d)
29. You will be tried for writing (a)/at the time you (b)/finish your research. (c)/No error (d)
30. She is conscious and (a)/engaged in (b)/her work (c)/No error (d)
31. The advancing army attacked (a)/against (b)/the city (c)/No error (d)
32. He did not complain (a)/although the pain (b)/was behind his capacity to bear. (c)/No error (d)
33. The boy stood (a)/by me (b)/panting for breath. (c)/No error (d)
34. The plan is to go for (a)/ the cinema and then have dinner (b)/but Ajay's late arrival upset the whole
thing. (c)/No error (d)
35. She died of (a)/over work (b)/last night. (c)/No error (d)
36. The law is a sleeping giant (a)/ and until someone affected by it (b)/makes it wake up it will
continue to sleep. (c)/No error (d)
37. The visitors complained at (a)/the poor accommodation (b)/they were given (c)/No error (d)
38. In the meeting, (a)/Mr. Mehta's suggestions-with regard for (b)/certain administrative reforms
were hailed by all the members. (c)/No error (d)
39. Please do not forget (a)/to send me an express telegram (b)/on my address when you reach,
Canada airport. (c)/No error (d)
40. Such natural imagery suggests that (a)/the killings were akin with (b)/natural disaster and not a
matter of individual responsibility. (c)/No error (d)
41. It is not possible for me (a)/to exchange the goods (b)/once the sale has been completed. (c)/No
error (d)
42. The teacher taught (a)/to the students (b)/like his own children. (c)/No error (d)
43. Mr. Smith was accused for murder (a)/but the court found him not guilty (b)/and acquitted him. (c)/
No error (d)
44. Emphasis on quality of life ensures (a)/for the health and happiness (b)/of every individual. (c)/No
error (d)
45. Some animals are much more capable (a)/than humans for perceiving (b)/certain kinds of stimuli
which may precede earthquakes. (c)/No error (d)
46. The author's vision (a)/suffused by an innocence and warmth, (b)/may not correspond to the country
as it is today. (c)/No error (d)
47. On entering the room (a)/ She found hanging (b)/from the ceiling. (c)/No error (d)
48. Several prominent-figures (a)/involved in the scandal (b)/are required to appear to the investigation
committee. (c)/No error (d)
49. Distribute the money (a)/among the (b)/two boys (c)/No error (d)
50. Beside giving me advice (a)/she gives me (b)/practical help (c)/No error (d)?

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SET-4
1. For the last ten years (a)/he had been suffering from cancer (b)/and finally he died from cancer
two days ago (c)/No error (d)
2. The building adjacent to the rivers (a)/comprises of ten flats (b)/each with a terrace, (c)/No error
(d)
3. He tried (a)/to open the can (b)/by a can opener. (c)/No error (d)
4. When the students reached late (a)/the teacher objected their entering the class (b)/without his
permission. (c)/No error (d)
5. The manager insisted on (a)/that his employees should not (b)/arrive late for work. (c)/No error (d)
6. The actress was (a)/admiring at herself (b)/in the mirror. (c)/No error (d)
7. He says that (a)/he is tired with (b)/this work. (c)/No error (d)
8. When I arrived (a)/I found them both sitting at the table (b)/waiting on me. (c)/No error (d)
9. The teacher was happy (a)/when he entered the class (b)/which comprised of a hundred students.
(c)/No error (d)
10. You must be aware of this fact (a)/that man under 25 years of age (b)/can not take examination
(c)/No error (d)
11. Both the boys (a)/came late in the hall (b)/and sat besides me. (c)/No error (d)
12. Our new neighbours (a)/had been living in Arizona (b)/since ten years before moving to their
present house. (c)/No error (d)
13. The patient (a)/was accompanied (b)/with his friend. (c)/No error (d)
14. The Governing Board (a)/comprises of (b)/several distinguished personalities. (c)/No error (d)
15. We saw (a)/sand sculptures (b)/in the beach. (c)/No error (d)
16. He was awarded (a)/with a doctorate degree (b)/for his new invention. (c)/No error (d)
17. The earth's atmosphere (a)/comprises of (b)/numerous gases. (c)/No error (d)
18. They have been (a)/prohibiting me for (b)/borrowing money. (c)/No error (d)
19. Whether you accept it or not (a)/you must be ashamed at (b)/this folly of yours (c)/No error (d)
20. The principal and the staff (a)/are awaiting for (b)/the Chief Guest. (c)/No error (d)
21. He reassured to his boss (a)/that he had no plans (b)/to leave the company. (c)/No error (d)
22. Last year (a)/she was married with (b)/a businessman in Australia. (c)/No error (d)
23. This book (a)/is quite different than (b)/the previous one. (c)/No error (d)
24. Opportunities like these (a)/are not offered (b)/on every day. (c)/No error (d)
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26. At his return (a)/we asked him (b)/many questions. (c)/'No error (d)
27. The Chief Guest (a)/entered into (b)/the room. (c)/No error (d)
28. She is (a)/very angry (b)/on him. (c)/No error (d)
29. Woman's beauty may be compared (a)/with that of a flower (b)/because both types of beauty is
ethereal (c)/No error (d)
30. He (a)/loved her (b)/despite of himself. (c)/No error (d)
31. I had (a)/a test in Mathematics (b)/today morning. (c)/No error (d)
32. In the back side (a)/of our house (b)/we have a rock garden. (c)/No error (d)
33. The minister for 'Education' (a)/vehemently refused (b)/the allegation that he had taken bribes. (c)/
No error (d)
34. Last week's sharp like in the wholesale price of beef (a)/is a strong indication for (b)/higher meat
costs to come. (c)/No error (d)
35. Your dog differs with that of hers (a)/ not only in colour but also (b)/height and length (c)/ No
error (d)
36. A large sign near (a)/the entrance warns the visitors (b)/ to beware about bears. (c)/No error (d)
37. Ravi (a)/told to his friend (b)/to buy a car. (c)/No error (d)
38. Mayank will come (a)/ from Jaipur in next- week. (c)/No error (d)
39. The people complained the (a)/C.M. about (b)/ the flood (c)/No error (d)
40. I have been suffering from (a)/fever since (b)/ a long time (c)/No error (d)
41. Many people in Europe (a)/died from (b)/cancer (c)/No error (d)
42. Despite of our good (a)/contacts we could (b)/not get tickets (c)/No error (d)
43. I have asked you so many times not to bring your friend to home (a)/but you are adamant (b)/on
doing only what you like (c)/No error (d)
44. This is only for officers (a)/the reason being this no one under an officer's rank (b)/needs to apply
(c)/No error (d)
45. The man who was blind with the left eye (a)/used to be my fast friend in my school days (b)/and
today we are before each other after a long spell of silence (c)/No error (d)
46. The consequence of the action was (a)/not fully realised to (b)/the authorities (c)/No error (d)
47. I have an appointment (a)/on the 5th of September (b)/on 8 o'clock (c)/No error (d)
48. Manish is accustomed with (a)/sufferings and (b)/hard work (c)/No error (d)
49. One of my friends proposed me (a)/that we should lend that widow two million rupees (b)/ so that
she may live her life happily with her children (c)/No error (d)
50. Ram who was junior (a)/in most other employees (b)/in his office (c)/No error (d)
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ANSWER KEY WITH EXPLANATIONS

Set-1 10. (b) for words
1. (a) to for left for preposition
Bombay Eg. He left for Jaipur Comprises, invade, attack, await, tell,
yesterday. reach, arrive, resemble, visited, assist,
2. (c) with against crashing investigate preposition
against the rocks Verbs
3. (c) into to rotten Eg. The Prime Minister visited
America. He reached Kota yesterday.
to the cure
11. (a) on at Connive
4. (c) to into
at preposition
5. (a) of Despite - In spite
Eg. She had murdered or connived at
of
the murder of one of her lovers.
Eg. John's company is doing extremely
12. (c) at with
well despite the recession. They arrived
late despite leaving in plenty of time. angry with - sb.
Warning : We don't use a that-clause angry at - sth.
after in spite of or despite. We use in Eg. He is angry with her
spite of the fact that or despite the fact He is angry at your misbehaviour.
that: 13. (b) about of hear
When they arrived at Malaga it was hot, of something
in spite of the fact that it was only the
14. (c) for from cheat
end of April.
from
Not: ... in spite of that it was only the
15. (b) into enter
end of April
preposition but -
In spite of is written as three separate
enter into agreement/ alliance/
words. We never use of with despite:
discussion
They enjoyed the rides in spite of the
long queues, (or... despite the long Eg. Soldiers entered the houses,
queues.) apparently searching for weapons.

Not: ... inspitc the long queues or... 16. (b) insisted to insisted on
despite of the long queues. insist on + (V1 + ing) insist
+ that clause
6. (a) if Supposing if
Eg. Some companies insist on staff
undergoing regular medical checks.
7. (c) about around 17. (b) about of
sitting around
18. (c) for to invite to
8. (b) wipe out wipe away
Eg. They've invited me to eat at their
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19. (b) to with jealous of, envious of

20. (c) than to Eg. You should beware of dogs.

Prefer + gerund (V1 + ing) to + gerund 30. (b) by at

Prefer + noun + to + noun 31. (c) different than different from
Eg. The original is definitely to be different from
preferred to this inferior new version. prevent + sb. + from sth. structure
21. (c) about describe
preposition prevent from, refrain from, abstain from
Eg. I don't think that's quite the word to Eg. This is different from that.
describe my feelings. 32. (a) taken with surprise taken by
22. (b) on at shout at, mock at, surprise
laugh at Eg. The sudden noise took her by
Eg. You should not shout at her. surprise.
You should not laugh at beggars. 33. (c) of for
23. (b) against Violate the 34. (c) superior to
rules Note - Superior to, Junior to, Senior to,
24. (c) Pray to inferior to, prefer to - etc.
Eg. He prayed to God to save him. Eg. Mukesh is superior to me.
25. (b) to answer preposition 35. (a) for to apparent to
Comprises, invade, Eg. It should be apparent to anyone that
attack, await, tell, reach, arrive, the letter was written by a child.
resemble, visited, assist, investigate 36. (b) for from
preposition expected from
Verbs 37. (c) for order for
26. (b) from off fell use order verb
off horse 38. (b) on attack
27. (b) remind + sb. + of + sth. me preposition
of Eg. Army forces have been attacking
Eg. I don't like the person to reminds the town since dawn.
me of my childhood. Most wild animals won't attack unless
they are provoked.
28. (c) to go from going
39. (b) with in
prevent + sb. + from sth. structure
blind in One eye blind of blind to defects
prevent from, refrain from, abstain from
Eg. How had he ever turned a blind eye
Eg. He prevented me from going there to her?
29. (c) beware of the danger Had she always been so blind to his
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40. (b) to upon Jealous of = She is jealous of Poonam.

41. (b) angry with afraid of = He is afraid of his boss. envy of
angry with sb. 2. (c) Died by died of
Eg. Why are you angry with me. Note- died of - disease He died of lung
He's really angry with me for upsetting cancer,
Sophie. died for - He died for his motherland
42. (b) upon sign died from - reason [overeating,
preposition overwork} He died from overeating.
43. (b) in the way on the way 3. (b) impressed by impressed with

Eg. I met her on the way. 4. (c) With from

44. (c) of for 5. (c) Towards by
45. (b) on to went to stood by-
one side 6. (c) Beside besides
46. (b) to ascend beside - besides-
preposition
Eg. They slowly ascended the steep Eg. She is sitting beside me.
path up the mountain. I have a car besides a scooter.
47. (b) to advised him
7. (b) to for Labour
48. (c) boasts of for Sth.
Eg. Few people can boast of greater 8. (c) Upon while
enterprise or larger achievements.
While-
49. (c) open at open at
Eg. He was bitten by a dog while he
page 10 was going to market.
50. (b) angry with angry at 9. (d) No error
10. (c) Stuck With to
angry with sb. angry at sth.
Stuck to
Eg. I'm not angry with you.
11. (c) Land by
sea land
Set-2
1. (b) from of 12. (a) Conscious to conscious of
acquitted of conscious
of
Note - of
aware of = You must aware of this situation. 13. (b) Detached off detached from

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14. (d) No error 29. (c) to for eligible

15. (a) of what from what for
from what expression Eg. You are eligible for this post.
30. (c) for to testily
16. (c) Different than different from to
different from 31. (b) than to
prefer to
Eg. Your shirt is different from mine. than
Ex. I prefer reading to writing.
17. (c) for Since
Eg. She has been teaching since 1985. 32. (b) about
18. (c) going on 33. (b) between among
going on those killed in the five plural
Phrasal verb show
34. (d) No error
19. (c) escape to escape from
35. (a) describe about
20. (b) In to admission
to- Comprises, invade, attack, await,
tell, reach, arrive, resemble, visited,
21. (b) on to came to
the throne assist, investigate preposition
22. (a) about verbs
23. (a) between among
between 36. (c) on in in the
playground.
among
Eg. He is playing in the playground.

Eg. The principal distributed prizes 37. (c) since for for
among winners. the last four years.
24. (c) In into in Eg. She has been working in the
into company for the last four years.
38. (d) No error
25. (b) for to 39. (b) into
26. (b) Aware of 40. (b) on at
beware of, aware of, afraid of, consist
41. (b) in about qualms
of, approve of, worthy of, conscious of,
about
jealous of, envious of.
Eg. You must aware of this. 42. (b) than to
27. (c) of for prefer to, Junior to, senior to, superior
Eg. He gave me a cheque for $ 50. to etc.
28. (b) on for going Eg. Manisha is Junior to Suman.
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in a relaxed 10. (c) since then since then

atmosphere to full of tension and anxiety. 11. (d) No error
44. (c) about discuss 12. (c) though with
preposition many challenges with a rare courage.
45. (a) when after 13. (a) in from by
46. (b) at with vexed something from somewhere.
Eg. I bought a gift from market.
with somebody
14. (c) in from from
47. (a) Beside besides
which
Beside - Besides -
15. (a) on at
48. (c) on affects their Phrase at the time.
eyes.
16. (c) to go in going
49. (a) on across ran 17. (c) within by by
across the road. the stipulated deadline
50. (c) to for forword 18. (b) on over quarrel
for my book. over something
Eg. Two friends were quarrelling over
Set-3 trivial issue.
1. (c) If when 19. (c) out
2. (c) form Can be depended upon 20. (b) Emphasis on
3. (d) No error 21. (b) to answered the
4. (c) between among questions. Comprises, invade,
attack, await, tell, reach, arrive,
resemble, visited, assist, investigate
Eg. The chief guest distributed prizes
preposition
among winners.
Verbs
5. (c) feed on
Eg. He visited the Redfort yesterday.
6. (a) to abroad, home, here,
22. (a) took on took off take off
there to
-
Eg. Have you ever been abroad. Have
Eg. The plane took off at 6.00 am.
you ever been here.
7. (a) with Came across 23. (c) At with pleased with
one of his old friends. sb./ Pleased at something.
Eg. My boss was pleased with me.
Eg. She came across one of her old
friends. 24. (b) set on set up -
Eg. I want to set up a library.
8. (c) for to invite to
25. (c) to up Put Sb. up
Eg. She invite her to a party.
26. (a) burst in tears burst into tears
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27. (b) over down turned sth telegram to my address

down. 40. (b) akin with akin to
28. (c) upon on 41. (c) Once after
entrusted on sb. 42. (b) to teach Sb.
29. (b) at the time by the time Eg. He is teaching children.
by the time - 43. (a) for of accused
30. (a) conscious of of, aware of, beware of, jealous of,
31. (b) against words envious of.
await, attack, resemble, discuss, Eg. He was accused of murder.
Comprise, tell, penetrate 44. (b) for ensure
preposition use Verbs preposition
45. (b) for of Capable
Eg. The bullet missed his kidney of
because it entered his body at an angle. 46. (b) Suffused by Suffused with
32. (c) behind beyond
33. (b) by before 47. (d) No error
Stood before sb/sth. 48. (c) to before
Eg. He is standing before mirror. 49. (b) among between
34. (a) for to go to the between - for two. among - more
Cinema. than two
Eg. He is going to the cinema. Eg. The principal distributed prizes
35. (a) Died of Died from between Mohan and Sohan.
50. (a) beside besides
died of + disease Set-4
died for + sacrifice - Motherland 1. (c) died from died of
died from + cause - overeating / hunger
/ overwork died of+ disease
Eg. He died from overwork died for + sacrifice - Motherland
36. (b) until unless died from + cause - overeating
37. (a) at about 2. (b) Comprises of
Complain about something - Comprises, invade, attack, await,
tell, reach, arrive, resemble, visited,
Complain to somebody - assist, investigate preposition
Verbs
Complain against somebody - 3. (c) by with
by+Person and with+thing
38. (b) for to regard to
something By +
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4. (b) Objected to Objected assist, investigate preposition

+ to Verbs
5. (a) insisted on 15. (c) In the beach on the beach
insisted + that + clause insist on + gerund
16. (b) awarded with
6. (b) admiring at herself admiring awarded a degree
herself admire 17. (b) Comprises of
Prep. Comprises, invade, attack, await,
7. (b) tired with tired of use tell, reach, arrive, resemble, visited,
tired of assist, investigate preposition
8. (c) Waiting on me waiting for Verbs
me wait for + sb. 18. (b) for from
Prohibit + sb. + from
9. (c) Comprise of abstain + sb. + from
refrain + sb. + from
Comprises, invade, attack, await,
absent + from
tell, reach, arrive, resemble, visited,
19. (b) 'ashamed at 'ashamed of'
assist, investigate preposition
Verbs
20. (b) awaiting for
await + no preposition
10. (b) 'under' 'below'
wait + for
Rule : Below Level,
21. (a) reassure preposition
rank, standard
to Comprises,
Under vertical relationship invade, attack, await, tell, reach, arrive,
nearness resemble, visited, assist, investigate
11. (c) besides beside preposition
besides- Verbs
beside - 22. (b) Married with to
Eg. He is sitting beside me. Married - to
12. (c) since for
23. (b) Than from
since is used for point of time and for is
different - from
used for period of time
24. (c) on every/each,
since -
yesterday, tomorrow preposition
for -
13. (c) with accompany
25. (c) to and between
preposition
2 PM and 3 PM
14. (b) Comprises of
26. (a) At his return On his return
Comprises, invade, attack, await,
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27. (b) entered into every, yesterday, tomorrow

entered preposition preposition
use 39. (a) Complained to
But - entered into agreement/ alliance Complain to somebody
/ discussion
28. (c) angry on angry with Complain against somebody
angry with somebody
angry at something Complain about something
29. (b) 'compared with' 'compared
to' 'compared with' - 40. (b) Since for
'Similar things' 'compared to' - Different since is used for point of time and for is
things used for period of time
30. (c) despite of 41. (b) died from cancer died of
despite cancer
in spite of died of+ disease
Eg. I could not get the job in spite of died for + sacrifice - Motherland
having all necessary qualification. died from + cause - overeating
31. (b) test in Mathematics test of 42. (a) despite of
Mathematics 43. (a) 'to home' 'home'
32. (a) in the back side at the back
side 44. (b) 'under' 'below'
33. (a) Minister for 'Education' 45. (a) 'blind with' 'blind in'
Minister of education
34. (b) Indication for indication of 46. (b) realised to realised by

35. (b) 'differ with' 'differ from' 47. (c) On 8 o'clock at 8 o'clock
clock wise time at
36. (c) beware about bears beware
of bears beware of, aware 48. (a) accustomed with accustomed
of, afraid of, consist of, approve of,
to accustomed to
worthy of, conscious of, jealous of,
envious of.
37. (b) told to 49. (a) 'proposed me' 'proposed to
Comprises, invade, attack, await, tell, me'
reach, arrive, resemble, visited, assist, 50. (b) Junior in Junior to
investigate preposition Junior, Senior, Superior, Prefer
Verbs to
38. (c) in last, next, each,

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PREPOSITIONS (Practice Set)

LEVEL-2
COMMON ERROR
SET-1
1. A large scale exchange of nuclear weapons(a)/will produce unprecedented amounts of
radiation(b)/that can penetrate into the biological tissue.(c)/No error (d)
2. On his attitude(a)/it seems that he wants(b)/the decision making power.(c)/ No error (d)
3. The boy stood(a)/by me(b)/panting for breath.(c)/No error (d)
4. Our laxity in duty(a)/increases with our(b)/aversion for work.(c)/No error (d)
5. The plan was to go for(a)/the cinema and then have dinner(b)/but Ajay’s late arrival upset the
whole thing.(c)/No error (d)
6. It is not possible for me (a)/to exchange the goods beyond the sale(b)/has been completed.
(c)/No error (d)
7. He did not complain, (a)/although the pain(b)/was behind his capacity to bear.(c)/No error (d)
8. The teacher taught (a)/to the students(b)/like his own children.(c)/No error (d)
9. Mr. Smith was accused for murder (a)/ but the court found him not guilty(b)/ and acquitted
him.(c)/ No error (d)
10. In my opinion (a)/ this boy is very honest(b)/ and can be depended.(c)/No error (d)
11. The earth we live in (a)/ is enveloped(b)/ on all sides by air.(c)/No error (d)
12. Several prominent figures (a)/ involved in the scandal(b)/ are required to appear to the
investigation committee.(c)/No error (d)
13. If I were the Principal of the college(a)/I would have accepted(b)/ the demand for a new
sports complex./No error (d)
14. She had shifted her residence (a)/ to this city to be(b)/ close with the child she had wanted to adopt. (c)/
No error (d)
15. Mahatma Gandhi laboured (a)/to the good(b)/of humanity./No error (d)
16. In a report issued by CMIE, (a)/the Iron and Steel Industry is investing more than any other
(b)/industry in fighting pollution.(c)/No error (d)
17. I found it difficult (a)/to remove the chewing gum that(b)/ stuck with my cap.(c)/ No error
18. My answer (a)/is different than(c)/your answer./No error (d)
19. From all the men known to me (a)/none is more inclined than(b)/he is to think ill of others. (c)/
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20. Dr. Adil has been trying(a)/ to develop a vaccine for diabetes(b)/ for the last ten years.(c)/ No
error (d)
21. He says that(a)/ he has a red Maruti car(b)/ beside a scooter.(c)/No error (d)
22. As the party was going(a)/ we noticed Mr. Ray falling back(b)/ in his chair, gasping for
breath.(c)/No error (d)
23. In this age of despair and despondency, (a)/ only our rich cultural heritage can help us(b)/
escape to the menacing doom.(c)/ No error (d)
24. All the players (a)/ except some were present(b)/ on the playground.(c)/ No error (d)
25. My father forbade me (a)/ not to go through(b)/ the contents of his letter.(c)/ No error (d)

SET-2
1. When it comes into(a)/judging new writing(b)/we are on slippery ground.(c)/ No error (d)
2. The old man was(a)/knocked down by a car(b)/ upon crossing the road.(c)/ No error (d)
3. This kind of behaviour (a)/ has not been seen here since(b)/ the last five years.(c)/No error (d)
4. The selection committee did not(a)/select him as he was(b)/ not eligible to the post.(c)/No
error (d)
5. Both the form and substance(a)/of what he says about his life and work(b)/testify for a great
reserve of inner energy.(c)/ No error (d)
6. I am vexed(a)/at him about what(b)/ he has done.(c)/ No error (d)
7. Young children should not sit close (a)/ to the TV set (b)/ as it affects on their eyes.(c)/No
error (d)
8. Beside chocolates,(a)/they also bought(b)/many toys for the child.(c)/No error (d)
9. The child freed himself(a)/from his father’s hold(b)/and ran on the road.(c)/No error (d)
10. When the teachers are on strike (a)/and a notice to this effect is pasted on the college gate
(b)/there is no sense to go there.(c)/No error (d)
11. He is in the habit (a)/of going out on a (b)/morning walk regularly.(c)/No error (d)
12. To gain reputation of your clients, (a)/you ought to finish (b)/ every assignment you undertake.(c)/No
error (d)
13. Children often (a)/quarrel on(b)/petty issues.(c)/No error (d)
14. Our Mathematics teacher(a)/often emphasises on(b)/the need for a lot of practice.(c)/No
error (d)
15. Without a moment’s hesitation (a)/ the Head of the department agreed to write(b)/a foreword
to my book.(c)/No error (d)
16. Many a times(a)/the Chief Minister hinted on(b)/the destruction caused by floods.(c)/No error
(d)
17. He found that the people of Bangalore(a)/ were warm and friendly(b)/ and there was nothing
pessimistic in them.(c)/No error (d)
18. Rohit was in need of money(a)/so he sold out his gold medal for(b)/ two hundred rupees to one
of his friends.(c)/No error (d)

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19. The teacher(a)/was pleased(b)/at Sanjay.(c)/No error (d)

20. “None saw him(a)/worthy for the reward(b)/he received.(c)/No error (d)
21. My uncle frequently goes to abroad(a)/by air(b)/on business.(c)/No error (d)
22. Yesterday, I came across with(a)/one of my(b)/old friends.(c)/No error (d)
23. The Minister and some of (a)/his colleagues were invited(b)/for the charity show.(c)/No error
(d)
24. He fixed a metal ladder for the wall(a)/below his window so as to be able to(b)/escape if there
was a fire.(c)/No error (d)
25. For nearly half a century he lived in that village,(a)/sharing the joys and sorrows of the people
there,(b)/but then he left the village without leaving a trace.(c)/ No error (d)

SET-3
1. That Brutus, who was his trusted friend(a)/had attacked on him,(b)/caused heartbreak to
Julius Caesar.(c)/No error (d)
2. I must start in(a)/dawn to reach(b)/the station in time.(c)/No error (d)
3. Rajesh was (a)/blind with (b)/one eye.(c)/No error (d)
4. The father brought the fruits(a)/ and distributed them(b)/ between his five children.(c)/ No
error (d)
5. The senior doctor(a)/ attended to the patient(b)/ very quietly.(c)/ No error (d)
6. I was shocked to hear(a)/ that his parents(b)/ died of an accident.(c)/ No error (d)
7. I will put on (a)/ a note in this regard(b)/ for your consideration and necessary decision.(c)/ No
error (d)
8. None could (a)/ dare to encroach(b)/ on his rights.(c)/ No error (d)
9. Rakesh developed the (a)/ habit for sleeping late(b)/ when he was staying in the men’s hostel.(c)/
No error (d)
10. It is the duty of every citizen(a)/ to try to make the world(b)/ a happier place to live.(c)/ No
error (d)
11. The top-rankers in the entrance test(a)/ will be appointed in(b)/ senior jobs in good companies.(c)/
No error (d)
12. My sister has been(a)/ married with(b)/ the richest man of the town.(c)/ No error (d)
13. He has been working on(a)/ the problem(b)/ from a long time.(c)/ No error (d)
14. The venue of examination(a)/ is one mile further up(b)/ the hill.(c)/ No error (d)
15. The doctor referred(a)/ the patient for the O.P.D.(b)/ without examining him.(c)/ No error (d)
16. The widely advertised manifesto(a)/ of the new political party(b)/ is not much different than ours.(c)/
No error (d)
17. This watch(a)/ is superior(b)/ than that.(c)/No error (d)
18. In an urban society(a)/ the social circle is limited with the family(b)/but in the villages it
encompasses the entire village.(c)/No error (d)
19. The committee appointed to investigate into(a)/ the murder will convene next week(b)/to further
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20. Kishore’s habit of (a)/ delaying his work(b)/ put his colleagues to lot of troubles.(c)/ No error (d)
21. He knows very well (a)/ what is expected from him(b)/ but he is not able to fulfil all the
expectations.(c)/No error. (d)
22. My brother (a)/ has ordered(b)/ for a Laptop.(c)/ No error (d)
23. A man who always (a)/ connives on the faults(b)/ of his children is their worst enemy.(c)/ No
error (d)
24. I do not understand (a)/ why she is(b)/ so angry at me.(c)/ No error (d)
25. One hears (a)/ a lot about(b)/ the problem of ragging these days.(c)/ No error (d)

SENTENCE IMPROVEMENT
SET-4 (c) from the last three days
1. His life is hanging with a thread, (d) No improvement
(a) from (b) by 7. He told me that he would look at the matter,
(c) to (d) No improvement
2. He aimed a blow on me. (a) into (b) after
(a) at me (b) to me (c) for (d) No improvement
(c) against me (d) No improvement 8. He has very good command on English,
3. He waited for her by dinnertime. (a) of (b) over
(a) at dinnertime (c) in (d) No improvement
(b) till dinnertime 9. This crime makes a man liable for
transportation till his life.
(c) on dinnertime
(a) to transportation to life
(d) No improvement
(b) for transportation for life
4. Mohan will not be at home until eight
O’clock, (c) to transportation for life
(a) to home (b) in home (d) No improvement
(c) home (d) No improvement 10. Tell your leader that I grant you permission
5. The judge noticed that the two statements of stay in my kingdom.
made by the accused were not consistent (a) about stay (b) to stay
for each other. (c) with staying (d) No improvement
(a) were being inconsistent at 11. He put up a lot of work on that article,
(b) were not consistent with (a) put in (b) put down
(c) were not consistent at (c) put over (d) No improvement
(d) No improvement 12. The actress said that it sometimes took her
6. He has not been coming for the last three two hours to put her make-up.
days. (a) put over (b) put up
(a) during the last three days (c) put on (d) No improvement
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13. He is definitely the cleverer among the two. 19. I will look you up next time I am in
(a) in (b) of Bombay,
(c) than (d) No improvement (a) look you over (b) look you around
14. Since the records are missing, the (c) look you through (d) No improvement
possibility of paying more than one 20. The members swore on the constitution
compensation for the same piece of land to uphold the integrity of the country.
cannot be ruled aside.
(a) upon (b) by
(a) out (b) off
(c) at (d) No improvement
(c) away (d) No improvement
21. What are you looking upon in the dark?
15. The bank manager was given a holiday
(a) over (b) after
and so he resolved to go for hitch-hiking.
(c) for (d) No improvement
(a) at hitch-hiking (b) in hitch-hiking
22. His father was astonished on his failure
(c) hitch-hiking (d) No improvement
in the competitive examination.
16. He was asked to arbitrate with two (a) at (b) for
merchants in a dispute.
(c) in (d) No improvement
(a) to arbitrate between
23. The labourers are bent at getting what is
(b) to arbitrate at due to them.
(c) to arbitrate (a) bent for (b) bent in
(d) No improvement (c) bent upon (d) No improvement
17. I congratulate you for your success in the 24. The members of his family are coming in
examinations. this train.
(a) on your success for (a) with (b) by
(b) for your success at (c) on (d) No improvement
(c) on your success in 25. I waited for half an hour for my friend, but
(d) No improvement he didn’t turn in.
18. Obviously, he isn’t cut up to be a good (a) turn about
teacher, (b) turn around
(a) cut out (b) cut in (c) turn up
(c) cut for (d) No improvement (d) No improvement
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ANSWER KEY WITH EXPLANATIONS
Set-1
1. (c) Remove ‘into’
The verb ‘penetrate’ doesn’t take any
preposition.
2. (a) Replace ‘on’ with ‘from’
3. (b) Replace ‘by’ with ‘before’
4. (c) The correct form is ‘aversion to’
5. (a) Replace ‘for’ with ‘to’
6. (b) Replace ‘beyond’ with ‘after’
7. (c) Replace ‘behind’ with ‘beyond’
8. (b) Remove ‘to’
9 (a) The correct form is ‘accused of...’
10. (c) The correct form is ‘depended upon’
11. (b) Replace ‘on’ with ‘from’
12. (c) Replace ‘to’ with ‘before’
13. (d) No error
14. (c) Replace ‘with’ by ‘to’
15. (b) Replace ‘to’ with ‘for’
16. (c) Replace ‘in’ with ‘on’
17. (c) ‘Stuck’ takes the preposition ‘to’, not
‘with’.
18. (b) The correct usage is ‘different from’
19. (a) The correct form is ‘Of all the men’
20. (c) Replace ‘for’ with ‘since’
21. (c) Replace ‘beside’ with ‘besides’
‘Beside’ means ‘by the side of’,
‘besides’, means ‘apart from’
22. (a) Add ‘on’ after ‘going’
23. (c) Replace ‘to’ with ‘from’
24. (c) Replace ‘on’ with ‘in’
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25. (b) The correct form is ‘...from going
through...’
Set-2
1. (a) Replace ‘into’ with ‘to’
2. (c) Replace ‘upon’ with ‘while’
3. (b) Replace ‘since’ with ‘for’
4. (c) The correct form is ‘eligible for ...
5. (c) Replace ‘for’ with ‘to’
6. (b) Replace ‘at’ with ‘with’
7. (c) Remove ‘on’
8. (a) Replace ‘beside’ with ‘besides’
9. (c) Replace ‘on’ with ‘across’
10. (c) Replace ‘to go’ with ‘in going’
11. (b) Replace ‘on’ with ‘for’
12. (a) Replace ‘of with ‘among’
13. (b) Replace ‘on’ with ‘over’
14. (b) Replace ‘on’ with ‘upon’
15. (c) Replace ‘to’ with ‘for’
16. (b) The correct form is ‘hinted at....’
17. (c) Replace ‘in’ with ‘about’
18. (b) Remove ‘out’
19. (c) The correct form is ‘pleased with
20. (b) The correct form is ‘worthy of...’
21. (a) Remove ‘to’
22. (b) Remove ‘with’
23. (c) The correct form is ‘invited to ...’
24. (a) Replace ‘for’ with ‘to’
25. (d) No error
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Set-3 15. (b) Replace ‘for’ with ‘to’

1. (b) Remove ‘on’ The verb ‘attack’ The verb ‘refer’ takes preposition ‘to’
does not take a preposition 16. (c) The correct usage is ‘different from'
2. (a) Replace ‘in’ with ‘by’ 17. (c) Replace ‘than’ with ‘to’
3. (b) Replace ‘with’ by ‘in’ Adjectives ending in ‘-ior’ take ‘to’ after
4. (c) Replace ‘between’ with ‘among them.
‘Between’ is used for two persons 18. (b) Replace ‘with’ by ‘to’
and ‘among’ for more than two persons. 19. (a) Remove ‘into’.
5. (b) Replace ‘to’ with ‘upon’ 20. (c) Replace ‘to’ with ‘into’
6. (c) The correct usage is ‘died in an 21. (b) Replace ‘from’ with ‘of’
accident’
22. (c) Remove ‘for’
7. (a) Replace ‘on’ with ‘up’
23. (b) Replace ‘on’ with ‘at’
8. (c) Replace ‘on’ with ‘upon’
24. (c) The correct form is ‘angry with....’
The verb ‘encroach’ takes the preposition
25. (d) No error
‘upon’ after it.
9. (b) Replace ‘for’ with ‘of’ Set-4
10. (c) Add ‘in’ after ‘live’ 1. (b) 2. (a) 3. (b) 4. (c)
5. (b) 6. (d) 7. (a) 8. (b)
11. (b) Replace ‘in’ with ‘to’
9. (c) 10.(b) 11.(a) 12.(c)
12. (b) Replace ‘with’ by ‘to’ The verb 13.(b) 14.(a) 15.(c) 16.(a)
‘marry’ takes preposition ‘to’ 17.(c) 18.(a) 19.(d) 20.(b)
13. (c) Replace ‘from’ with ‘for’ 21.(c) 22.(a) 23.(c) 24. (b)
14. (a) Replace ‘of’ with ‘for’ 25.(c)

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PREPOSITIONS (Practice Set)

(LEVEL-3)
SET-1 9. The college term will end ........ a month.
1. You are trying to drag me ........ a (a) in (b) with
controversy. (c) after (d) after about
(a) in (b) into 10. They wanted advice ........ how they could
(c) from (d) for procure funds for their new business.
2. I complimented him ........ his brilliant success (a) about (b) to
in the examination. (c) for (d) on
(a) over (b) for 11. There is already opposition ........ the
(c) to (d) on government's industrial policy.
3. He was heartbroken ........ Mary's (a) for (b) from
indifference to him. (c) to (d) towards
(a) at (b) on
12. In an election, those in power should feel
(c) over (d) upon obliged to compete ........ their opponents on
4. Translate this passage from English........ equal terms.
Telugu. (a) with (b) towards
(a) in (b) into (c) against (d) on
(c) to (d) upto
13. The work on this project has been seriously
5. This accommodation is not adequate ........ set ........ .
the needs of our family.
(a) on (b) off
(a) upto (b) on
(c) of (d) about
(c) to (d) for
14. This house is too expensive to keep ........
6. I challenged him ........ a game of chess.
(a) off (b) up
(a) for (b) to
(c) to (d) at
(c) against (d) about
7. I saw my friend leaning ........ a lamp-post 15. Coal has become dearer ........ the end of
with a cigarette between his lips, the last year.

(a) over (b) upon (a) from (b) for

(c) against (d) on (c) since (d) to
8. He is in the habit of finding fault ........ other's 16. A girl with blue eyes has just gone ........ the
works. door.
(a) in (b) with (a) off (b) in
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17. His genius borders ........ lunacy. 27. The lion sprang ........ the cow.
(a) to (b) upto (a) upon (b) on .
(c) on (d) about (c) over (d) off
18. Ravi is married ........ a cousin of mine. 28. Nepal lies ........ India and China,
(a) with (b) to (a) among (b)beyond
(c) along with (d) off (c) between (d) below
19. When I parted ........ my mother, there were 29. I shall stand by you ........ thick and thin.
tears in my eyes. (a) in (b) into
(a) from (b) with (c) about (d) through
(c) off (d) of 30. Mohini resembles ........ her mother.
20. Conversation was carried on ........ (a) with (b) after
whispers. (c) to
(a) on (b) by (d) no preposition is needed
(c) away (d) in 31. The minister has promised to look ......... the
21. Order ........ his release has been issued. matter,
(a) of (b) for (a) at (b) into
(c) about (d) on (c) for (d) about
22. My mother is afflicted ........ pain in the joints. 32. Open your book ........ page ten and start
reading.
(a) with (b) at
(a) at (b) on
(c) of (d) for
(c) upon (d) over
23. With your help, I could tide ........ my
difficulties. 33. Employees who have twenty-five years'
service become entitled ........ a pension.
(a) away (b) off
(a) of (b) on
(c) against (d) over
(c) to (d) towards
24. The minister will be requested to give........
34. Poor old Mr. Singh, he has suffered ........
the prizes to the winners,
rheumatism for twenty years,
(a) away (b) in
(a) with (b) of
(c) off
(c) from
(d) no preposition is needed
(d) no preposition is needed.
25. She said that she was feeling sick ........ heart.
35. The frustrated lover jumped ........ the river.
(a) of (b) in (a) in (b) within
(c) at (d) to (c) at (d) into
26. Those who count ........ other's help generally 36. You are advised to learn this lesson word
lose the game. ........ word.
(a) about (b) above (a) for (b) by
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37. Let us discuss ........ 'The Female Education 46. Tagore was awarded the Nobel Prize ........
in India'. literature.
(a) on (b) about (a) in (b) of
(c) of (c) for (d) about
(d) no preposition is needed 47. A house-owner can throw you ........ the
38. I can write a book ........ grammar. street any moment.
(a) on (b) of (a) on (b) in
(c) about (d) in (c) to (d) towards
39. It is hardly ten years........the reform was 48. A miser can not part ........ his gold.
introduced.
(a) from (b) to
(a) on (b) over
(c) of (d) with
(c) since
(d) no preposition is needed 49. Light, sound and touch are bound ........ with
our own bodies and cannot be made
40. Each boy and each girl was presented ........
impersonal.
sweets.
(a) to (b) of
(a) away (b) with
(c) up (d) from
(c) to
(d) no preposition is needed 50. An educated man should know what is first
rate in those activities which spring ........ the
41. Arriving home, he found another crowd
creative and intellectual faculties of human
gathered ........ the pandal.
nature.
(a) under (b) below
(a) from (b) out of
(c) beneath (d) into
(c) to (d) on
42. Nearly sixty years have gone by ........
Gandhiji passed away.
(a) till (b) until SET-2
(c) off (d) since 1. An epidemic of influenza broke out last
43. I can speak ........ authority on Gandhiji. winter, and did not die ........ for many months.
(a) with (b) on (a) of (b) down
(c) upon (d) at (c) out
44. There are certain rare qualities which raise (d) no preposition is needed
a man ........ the common breed of men.
2. Cigarette smoking is injurious ........ health.
(a) over (b) on
(a) to (b) for
(c) above (d) upon
(c) on (d) at
45. The amazing thing about Gandhiji was that
he adhered ........ his ideals and to his 3. Does the old lady object ........ my smoking
conception of truth. cigarettes?
(a) on (b) against (a) on (b) to
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4. Five hundred rupees are allotted for the 13. Sudha got divorce ........ her husband.
purchase of books ........ Physics. (a) from (b) of
(a) of (b) about (c) to (d) at
(c) in (d) on 14. When this young person called ........ me, she
5. I went on holiday ........ a friend. was all dressed up.
(a) at (b) off
(a) by (b) for
(c) on (d) up
(c) with
15. He is out of step ........ modern life.
(d) no preposition is needed
(a) in (b) into
6. Mohan may be slow ........ his work, but he
(c) with (d) on
is very quick in uptake.
16. The policeman searched ........ my pockets.
(a) at (b) for
(a) into (b) in
(c) about (d) to
(c) for
7. Socrates was the greatest of the ancient (d) no preposition is needed
Greek philosophers and was a seeker ........
17. We searched ........ happiness in vain.
truth.
(a) into (b) in
(a) of (b) after
(c) for (d) after
(c) for (d) on
18. He emphasised ........ his point.
8. The world is disgusted ........frequent display (a) on (b) at
of violent behaviour.
(c) over
(a) of (b) from
(d) no preposition is needed
(c) in (d) with 19. We entered ........ the class room.
9. I would willingly part ......... my goat. (a) into (b) in
(a) from (b) with (c) for
(c) of (d) no preposition is needed
(d) no preposition is needed 20. The Hindustan Times aspires to have a million
10. The young boy was enchanted ........ the readers ........ the next year.
beauty of the girl. (a) by (b) till
(a) at (b) by (c) until (d) through
21. As I approached ........ him, he turned and
(c) with (d) in
walked away.
11. Be content ........ what you have.
(a) to (b) beside
(a) with (b) by (c) by
(c) of (d) in (d) no preposition is needed
12. Sindhu was greatly amused ........ the 22. ........ uranium, we can use another metal,
performance of the dancing goats, thorium, to produce nuclear power.
(a) by (b) on (a) besides (b) beside
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23. The prisoner was bound ........ a chain. 34. Why should the rich look down ........ the
(a) with (b) by poor?
(c) from (d) on (a) at (b) on
24. He was honourably acquitted ........ the (c) over (d) upon
charge. 35. The roof collapsed and the people sitting
(a) from (b) of ........ it were killed.
(c) off (d) for (a) under (b) below
25. Monkeys live ........ trees. (c) beneath (d) behind
(a) on (b) upon 36. The students are filling a preposition ........
(c) in (d) into the blank.
26. This train is running ........ time. (a) into (b) of
(a) on (b) in (c) for (d) In
(c) at (d) to 37. Such an action is not consistent ........ his
27. Students should be ordered" to write only character.
........ ink. (a) to (b) for
(a) with (b) of (c) with (d) upto
(c) in (d) from
38. Our examination commences ........ Monday
28. This godown is infested ........ rats. next.
(a) of (b) about (a) from (b) on
(c) with (d) in (c) at
29. He abandoned his comrade ........ the wolves.
(d) no preposition is needed
(a) to (b) with
39. Bacon, the father of English Essay, had a
(c) for (d) towards thirst ........ knowledge.
30. Bangs alternated ........ crashes. (a) of (b) in
(a) in (b) with
(c) with (d) for
(c) from
40. I beg to differ ........ you on the subject.
(d) no preposition is needed
(a) at (b) with
31. The writer accuses the national government
........ resorting to violence. (c) to (d) for
(a) of (b) for 41. The minister dwelt ........ the subject of
political development at length.
(c) with (d) on
(a) over (b) at
32. Mountain tops are covered ........ snow in
water. (c) with (d) on
(a) by (b) from 42. He ordered ........ the dinner when he had
(c) in (d) with finished his work.
33. We have not seen him ........ a month. (a) about (b) for
(a) since (b) for (c) of
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43. I wonder if I shall get ........ my History 47. I am grateful ........ my grandfather for
examination. teaching me Mathematics.
(a) at (b) in (a) to (b) of
(c) through (c) on (d) about
(d) no preposition is needed 48. The poor beggar was blind ........ one eye.
44. The money must be dealt ........ fairly and (a) in (b) of
the justly. (c) to (d) by
(a) in (b) with 49. Run round the corner! Someone is following
(c) off (d) out close ........ us.
45. His comments were almost irrelevant ...... (a) behind (b) after
the topic of the evening. (c) beside (d) to
(a) for (b) to 50. The cat is hiding from us ........ the table.
(c) on (d) about (a) below (b) beneath
46. The boy resembles ........ his father. (c) at (d) under
(a) with (b) to
(c) in
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ANSWER KEY

SET-1 SET-2
1. (b) 2. (d) 3. (c) 4. (b) 1. (b) 2. (a) 3. (b) 4. (d)
5. (c) 6. (b) 7. (c) 8. (b) 5. (c) 6. (a) 7. (a) 8. (d)
9. (a) 10.(d) 11.(c) 12.(a) 9. (b) 10.(c) 11.(a) 12.(c)
13.(b) 14.(b) 15.(c) 16.(d) 13.(a) 14.(c) 15.(c) 16.(d)
17.(c) 18.(b) 19.(a) 20.(d) 17.(c) 18.(d) 19.(d) 20.(a)
21.(b) 22.(a) 23.(d) 24.(a) 21.(d) 22.(a) 23.(a) 24.(b)
25.(c) 26.(d) 27.(a) 28.(c) 25.(c) 26.(a) 27.(c) 28.(c)
29.(d) 30.(d) 31.(b) 32.(a) 29.(a) 30.(b) 31.(a) 32.(d)
33.(c) 34.(c) 35.(d) 36.(a) 33.(b) 34.(d) 35.(a) 36.(d)
37.(d) 38.(a) 39.(c) 40.(b) 37.(c) 38.(b) 39.(d) 40.(b)
41.(a) 42.(d) 43.(a) 44.(c) 41.(d) 42.(d) 43.(c) 44.(d)
45.(d) 46.(c) 47.(a) 48.(d) 45.(b) 46.(d) 47.(a) 48.(a)
49.(c) 50.(a) 49.(a) 50.(d)

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