1. He is accustomed ______ a temperate climate.
- A. with
- D. at
- C. for
- B. to
Answer: The word 'accustomed' is always followed by the preposition 'to'.
2. The cat jumped ______ the river.
- A. in
- C. into
- B. on
- D. upon
Answer: 'Into' is used to indicate movement towards the inside of something.
3. She is suffering ______ a severe headache.
- B. with
- D. by
- A. from
- C. of
Answer: The preposition 'from' is used with 'suffering' to indicate the cause of the suffering.
4. He is senior ______ me by two years.
- B. to
- D. from
- A. than
- C. of
Answer: Adjectives like 'senior', 'junior', 'superior', 'inferior' are followed by 'to' instead of 'than'.
5. Distribute these sweets ______ the children.
- C. in
- A. between
- D. with
- B. among
Answer: 'Among' is used when referring to more than two people or things. 'Between' is used for two.
6. I have been waiting for you ______ 4 o'clock.
- D. by
- A. for
- C. from
- B. since
Answer: 'Since' is used for a point in time, while 'for' is used for a period of time.
7. He is not aware ______ his own faults.
- A. of
- B. about
- D. with
- C. for
Answer: The adjective 'aware' is followed by the preposition 'of'.
8. The train is arriving ______ platform number 2.
Answer: 'At' is used to denote a specific point or location, such as a platform.
9. She is very different ______ her sister.
- C. to
- D. with
- A. than
- B. from
Answer: The adjective 'different' is followed by the preposition 'from'.
10. He is married ______ my cousin.
- C. by
- B. to
- A. with
- D. for
Answer: The verb 'married' is followed by the preposition 'to'.
11. I am fond ______ classical music.
- A. of
- D. in
- B. for
- C. with
Answer: The adjective 'fond' is followed by the preposition 'of'.
12. He is accused ______ theft.
- A. for
- D. by
- B. with
- C. of
Answer: The verb 'accused' is followed by the preposition 'of'.
13. The meeting will be held ______ Monday.
Answer: 'On' is used with days of the week.
14. He is good ______ mathematics.
- C. with
- D. for
- A. in
- B. at
Answer: To be 'good at' something means to be skilled in that area.
15. I agree ______ your proposal.
- B. to
- D. for
- C. on
- A. with
Answer: We 'agree to' a proposal or plan, but 'agree with' a person.
16. The dog is sitting ______ the table.
- A. in
- D. at
- C. under
- B. on
Answer: 'Under' is used to indicate a position below or beneath something.
17. She is proud ______ her achievements.
- B. of
- D. about
- A. for
- C. with
Answer: The adjective 'proud' is followed by the preposition 'of'.
18. He died ______ cancer.
- A. from
- D. by
- B. with
- C. of
Answer: When referring to death by a disease, the preposition 'of' is used.
19. The book is ______ the table.
- D. over
- C. on
- B. at
- A. in
Answer: 'On' is used to indicate a position on a surface.
20. I am looking forward ______ meeting you.
Answer: The phrasal verb 'look forward to' is followed by a gerund (-ing form).
21. He is blind ______ one eye.
- B. in
- D. from
- C. with
- A. of
Answer: The expression is 'blind in one eye'.
22. The teacher has no control ______ the students.
- A. on
- B. over
- C. with
- D. at
Answer: We have 'control over' someone or something.
23. I am not satisfied ______ your performance.
- C. at
- D. from
- B. with
- A. by
Answer: The adjective 'satisfied' is followed by the preposition 'with'.
24. He is confident ______ his success.
- D. in
- A. for
- C. of
- B. about
Answer: The adjective 'confident' is followed by the preposition 'of'.
25. I prefer tea ______ coffee.
- A. than
- B. to
- D. from
- C. over
Answer: The verb 'prefer' is followed by 'to' when comparing two things.
