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1. Fill in the blank with the most appropriate preposition from the options given below.I’m afraid you may be ____ for a bit of a shock. Village Development Officer Exam 2025
  • D.over
  • A.out
  • B.on
  • C.in
Answer: The correct phrase is 'be in for'. This is an idiom that means 'to be about to experience something', especially something unpleasant or surprising. Therefore, the sentence means the person is about to experience a shock.
2. 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'.
3. 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.
4. 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.
5. 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'.
6. 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.
7. 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.
8. 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'.
9. The train is arriving ______ platform number 2.
  • A. in
  • C. at
  • B. on
  • D. to
Answer: 'At' is used to denote a specific point or location, such as a platform.
10. She is very different ______ her sister.
  • C. to
  • D. with
  • A. than
  • B. from
Answer: The adjective 'different' is followed by the preposition 'from'.
11. He is married ______ my cousin.
  • C. by
  • B. to
  • A. with
  • D. for
Answer: The verb 'married' is followed by the preposition 'to'.
12. I am fond ______ classical music.
  • A. of
  • D. in
  • B. for
  • C. with
Answer: The adjective 'fond' is followed by the preposition 'of'.
13. He is accused ______ theft.
  • A. for
  • D. by
  • B. with
  • C. of
Answer: The verb 'accused' is followed by the preposition 'of'.
14. The meeting will be held ______ Monday.
  • A. in
  • B. at
  • D. by
  • C. on
Answer: 'On' is used with days of the week.
15. 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.
16. 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.
17. 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.
18. She is proud ______ her achievements.
  • B. of
  • D. about
  • A. for
  • C. with
Answer: The adjective 'proud' is followed by the preposition 'of'.
19. He died ______ cancer.
  • A. from
  • D. by
  • B. with
  • C. of
Answer: When referring to death by a disease, the preposition 'of' is used.
20. The book is ______ the table.
  • D. over
  • C. on
  • B. at
  • A. in
Answer: 'On' is used to indicate a position on a surface.