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Question 41.

Choose the most appropriate preposition:
I am angry with him ________ his carelessness.

  1.    at
  2.    in
  3.    for
  4.    of
  5.    on
 Discuss Question
Answer: Option C. -> for
Question 42.

Choose the most appropriate preposition:
The rainfall _______ India varies _____ place to place and also from year _____ year.

  1.    over; with; by
  2.    of; from; after
  3.    in; from; to
  4.    for; with; after
  5.    None of these
 Discuss Question
Answer: Option C. -> in; from; to
Question 43.

Choose the most appropriate preposition:
Men have made ships that can sail _______ the sea and fly ______ the air.

  1.    along; above
  2.    on; in
  3.    over; into
  4.    upon; through
  5.    None of these
 Discuss Question
Answer: Option B. -> on; in
Question 44.

Choose the most appropriate preposition:
The shopkeeper deals ______ grain, but did not deal honestly _______ me.

  1.    in; with tick.pngcross.png
  2.    with; bytick.pngcross.png
  3.    with; totick.pngcross.png
  4.    in; bytick.pngcross.png
  5.    None of thesetick.pngcross.png
 Discuss Question
Answer: Option B. -> with; bytick.pngcross.png
The prepositionwith is used when referring to dealing with somebody or something. The prepositionby is used to state the manner of dealing, i.e. the way the dealing was done.

Therefore, the most appropriate prepositions in the given sentence arewith andby.

Hence, the correct answer is Option B: with; by.

Prepositions:
Prepositions are the words that are used to join two nouns, pronouns and phrases. They usually show the relationship between the nouns, pronouns and phrases. Examples of prepositions include in, on, with, to, by, of, etc.

Usage of Preposition with:
The prepositionwith is used to refer to dealing with or relating to somebody or something. It is used to show the relationship between two or more people or things.

Examples:
I bought the book with my own money.
He is dealing with the customers.
She came with her sister.

Usage of Preposition by:
The prepositionby is used to state the manner of dealing, i.e. the way the dealing was done. It is used to show the means or method of doing something.

Examples:
She wrote the song by herself.
He solved the problem by applying the formula.
The work was done by the students.
Question 45.

Choose the most appropriate preposition:
There was no agreement ______ the great powers ______ a treaty to ban nuclear weapons.

  1.    between; about tick.pngcross.png
  2.    among; ontick.pngcross.png
  3.    in; fortick.pngcross.png
  4.    with; abouttick.pngcross.png
  5.    None of thesetick.pngcross.png
 Discuss Question
Answer: Option B. -> among; ontick.pngcross.png
In the given sentence, we need to choose the appropriate prepositions to correctly convey the intended meaning. Let's look at the options one by one and see which one fits the context.
Option A: between; about - The preposition "between" is appropriate for two parties, but in the given sentence, we are talking about multiple great powers. Therefore, the preposition "among" would be more appropriate. Additionally, "about" implies a discussion or debate, which is not the intended meaning here.
Option B: among; on - The preposition "among" is appropriate when we talk about multiple parties. In the given sentence, we are referring to the great powers, which are more than two. The preposition "on" is also appropriate in the context of negotiating a treaty, as it implies the topic or subject of discussion.
Option C: in; for - The preposition "in" doesn't convey the intended meaning, as it implies a location or a state of being inside something. The preposition "for" also doesn't fit the context, as it implies a purpose or a beneficiary.
Option D: with; about - The preposition "with" implies a collaboration or partnership, which is not the intended meaning in the given sentence. The preposition "about" also doesn't fit the context, as it implies a discussion or debate.
Option E: None of these - As explained above, option B is the most appropriate preposition combination for the given sentence.
In conclusion, the correct answer is option B - among; on. The sentence would read, "There was no agreement among the great powers on a treaty to ban nuclear weapons."
Question 46.

Choose the most appropriate preposition:
The problem ______ housing ______ India is a complex one.

  1.    about; in tick.pngcross.png
  2.    of; intick.pngcross.png
  3.    in; oftick.pngcross.png
  4.    for; intick.pngcross.png
  5.    None of thesetick.pngcross.png
 Discuss Question
Answer: Option B. -> of; intick.pngcross.png

Prepositions are words which are used to show the relationship between two nouns or pronouns in a sentence.
Prepositions are usually placed before the nouns or pronouns they modify.
In the given sentence, the problem is related to housing in India, thus the preposition of is used to indicate the relationship between the two words.
The preposition in is used to indicate the relation between India and housing.
Thus, the most appropriate preposition for the given sentence is of; in.

Hence, option B is the correct answer.

If you think the solution is wrong then please provide your own solution below in the comments section .

Question 47.

Choose the most appropriate preposition:
I must hold discussions ______ you ______ that matter shortly.

  1.    about; in tick.pngcross.png
  2.    with; ontick.pngcross.png
  3.    with; fortick.pngcross.png
  4.    about; fortick.pngcross.png
  5.    None of thesetick.pngcross.png
 Discuss Question
Answer: Option B. -> with; ontick.pngcross.png
Prepositions are words that show the relationship between a noun or pronoun and other words in a sentence. In the given sentence, the preposition should correctly convey the idea of having discussions on a particular matter with someone. Let's look at the given options and why they may or may not be correct:
A. About; in: This preposition doesn't fit in the context of the sentence as "about" indicates discussing the topic itself, while "in" would imply having discussions inside a particular location.
B. With; on: This preposition correctly conveys the idea of discussing something with someone and specifically discussing the matter at hand. "With" shows who the discussions are taking place with, while "on" indicates what the discussion is focused on.
C. With; for: This preposition is not suitable for the context of the sentence as "for" implies discussing the reason behind something or the intended outcome, which doesn't fit the context of having discussions on a particular matter.
D. About; for: This preposition is not the best fit for the context of the sentence as "about" indicates discussing the topic itself, while "for" implies discussing the intended outcome or benefit, which doesn't fit the context of having discussions on a particular matter.
E. None of these: This option is incorrect as option B is the most appropriate preposition to use in the given sentence.
In conclusion, option B, "with; on", is the most appropriate preposition to use in the given sentence. "With" shows who the discussions are taking place with, while "on" indicates what the discussion is focused on.
Question 48.

Choose the most appropriate preposition:
_______ the topmost branch of the tree sat a monkey making faces _____ us.

  1.    on; at
  2.    on; to
  3.    over; to
  4.    in; for
  5.    None of these
 Discuss Question
Answer: Option A. -> on; at
Question 49.

Choose the most appropriate preposition:
He is laboring ______ a misapprehension, but laboring ______ a cause.

  1.    under; for
  2.    in; towards
  3.    by; in
  4.    with; over
  5.    None of these
 Discuss Question
Answer: Option A. -> under; for
Question 50.

Choose the most appropriate preposition:
I am annoyed _______ him _____ what he has done to me.

  1.    by; in
  2.    with; against
  3.    at; for
  4.    with; for
  5.    None of these
 Discuss Question
Answer: Option D. -> with; for

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