Preposition(English ) Questions and answers for exam Preparation

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PREPOSITION MCQs

Prepositions

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Question 11.

Choose the most appropriate preposition:
The reward was not commensurate _______ the work done by us.

for
on
with
order
None of these

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Answer: Option C. -> with

Question 12.

Choose the most appropriate preposition:
Such remarks are certainly derogatory _______ your reputation.

of
for
with
to
None of these

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Answer: Option D. -> to

Question 13.

Choose the most appropriate preposition:
Our tragic experience in the recent past provides an index __________ the state of lawlessness in this region.

of
in
at
by
None of these

Discuss Question

Answer: Option A. -> of

Question 14.

Choose the most appropriate preposition:
Pakistan is not enamoured ________ the bomb for its own sake.

with
of
for
by
None of these

Discuss Question

Answer: Option B. -> of

To determine the correct preposition to use in the sentence, it is important to understand the meanings of the prepositions given as options.

"With" indicates being in the company of something or someone or having something. It is not appropriate in the context of the sentence.
"Of" is used to indicate a relationship between things or people, and it often implies possession or belonging. In the context of the sentence, it makes sense to use "of" because it indicates that Pakistan is not in possession or does not have an affinity for the bomb for its own sake.
"For" is used to indicate the purpose of something or the intended recipient of an action. In the context of the sentence, it is not appropriate to use "for" as it does not convey the intended meaning.
"By" is used to indicate the person or thing that performs an action. In the context of the sentence, it does not make sense to use "by" as it does not convey the intended meaning.
"None of these" is not the correct answer in this case, as "of" is the most appropriate preposition to use.

In the sentence, the word "enamoured" means to be fond of or to have a liking for something. Therefore, the sentence means that Pakistan is not fond of or does not have a liking for the bomb for its own sake.
Formulae:

"With" indicates being in the company of something or someone or having something.
"Of" is used to indicate a relationship between things or people, and it often implies possession or belonging.
"For" is used to indicate the purpose of something or the intended recipient of an action.
"By" is used to indicate the person or thing that performs an action.

In conclusion, the most appropriate preposition to complete the sentence is "of".

Question 15.

Choose the most appropriate preposition:
Very often we dont not get what we pine _________.

about
for
at
on
None of these

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Answer: Option B. -> for

Question 16.

Choose the most appropriate preposition:
Your conduct smacks ______ recklessness.

of
with
from
in
None of these

Discuss Question

Answer: Option A. -> of

Question 17.

Choose the most appropriate preposition:
The customer smashed his fist down ________ the table.

into
at
on
against
None of these

Discuss Question

Answer: Option D. -> against

A preposition is a word that shows the relationship between a noun or pronoun and other words in a sentence. In this sentence, the customer is performing an action on the table, and we need to use a preposition to show the relationship between the two.
The prepositions "into" and "on" both suggest a position of the fist relative to the table, but they don't convey the force or impact of the action. The preposition "at" can be used to indicate a target or direction, but it doesn't accurately describe the physical contact between the fist and the table.
The preposition "against", on the other hand, is commonly used to show physical contact or collision between two objects. It is the most appropriate preposition to use in the given sentence as it conveys the forceful impact of the customer's fist on the table.
Therefore, the correct answer is option D) against.
Key takeaways:

Prepositions are words that show the relationship between a noun or pronoun and other words in a sentence.
The choice of preposition depends on the context of the sentence and the intended meaning.
In this sentence, the preposition "against" is the most appropriate as it accurately describes the physical contact and impact of the customer's fist on the table.

Question 18.

Choose the most appropriate preposition:
He has suffered heavy losses, yet he was rolling ______ wealth.