76. The child is clinging ______ its mother.
- D. on
- B. to
- A. with
- C. at
Answer: The verb 'clinging' is followed by the preposition 'to'.
77. He is devoid ______ common sense.
- C. with
- D. in
- B. of
- A. from
Answer: The adjective 'devoid' is followed by the preposition 'of'.
78. The train is ______ time.
Answer: 'On time' means at the scheduled time. 'In time' means with enough time to spare.
79. He is not fit ______ this job.
- B. for
- D. at
- C. with
- A. to
Answer: The adjective 'fit' is followed by the preposition 'for'.
80. The cat is ______ the roof.
- C. on
- A. in
- B. at
- D. over
Answer: 'On' is used to indicate a position on a surface.
81. She is interested ______ painting.
- D. at
- A. for
- B. with
- C. in
Answer: The adjective 'interested' is followed by the preposition 'in'.
82. He is confident ______ his ability.
- A. for
- B. about
- D. in
- C. of
Answer: The adjective 'confident' is followed by the preposition 'of'.
83. The boy fell ______ the well.
- A. in
- D. at
- C. on
- B. into
Answer: 'Into' is used to indicate movement towards the inside of something.
84. I am obliged ______ you for your help.
- B. with
- A. to
- D. of
- C. for
Answer: The verb 'obliged' is followed by the preposition 'to' when referring to a person.
85. The teacher is angry ______ the students.
- B. with
- C. at
- D. upon
- A. on
Answer: We are 'angry with' a person.
86. The dog ran ______ the cat.
- C. after
- B. at
- A. on
- D. behind
Answer: 'Ran after' means to chase.
87. He is an expert ______ this subject.
- C. on
- B. in
- A. at
- D. with
Answer: The noun 'expert' is followed by the preposition 'in' when referring to a subject.
88. The meeting was presided ______ by the chairman.
- B. upon
- D. at
- A. on
- C. over
Answer: The verb 'presided' is followed by the preposition 'over'.
89. She is suffering ______ a misconception.
- B. under
- A. from
- D. of
- C. with
Answer: The expression is to be 'under a misconception'.
90. The boy has been missing ______ yesterday.
- A. for
- C. from
- B. since
- D. by
Answer: 'Since' is used to indicate a starting point in time.
91. He is not ashamed ______ his conduct.
- D. about
- C. with
- B. of
- A. for
Answer: The adjective 'ashamed' is followed by the preposition 'of'.
92. The examination will commence ______ Monday.
- D. from
- B. at
- C. on
- A. in
Answer: 'From' is used to indicate the starting point of an event that will continue.
93. The girl is standing ______ the door.
- A. in
- B. on
- C. at
- D. beside
Answer: 'At' is used to indicate a specific point or location.
94. He is married ______ a rich woman.
- A. with
- D. for
- B. to
- C. by
Answer: The verb 'married' is followed by the preposition 'to'.
95. The teacher is pleased ______ the boy.
- A. from
- C. at
- D. on
- B. with
Answer: The adjective 'pleased' is followed by 'with' when referring to a person.
96. I am looking ______ a good job.
Answer: The phrasal verb 'look for' means to search for something.
97. The boy is sitting ______ the two girls.
- B. between
- C. in
- D. with
- A. among
Answer: 'Between' is used when referring to two people or things.
98. The train is due ______ 10 p.m.
Answer: 'At' is used for specific times.
99. He is not worthy ______ this honor.
- D. to
- A. for
- C. with
- B. of
Answer: The adjective 'worthy' is followed by the preposition 'of'.
100. The bird flew ______ my head.
- B. upon
- C. over
- D. above
- A. on
Answer: 'Over' is used to indicate movement at a higher level than something.
