201. There was a passage _____ the two houses.
- D. with
- A. between
- C. among
- B. into
Answer: 'Between' ka upyog do cheezon ke beech ki jagah ya sthiti ko batane ke liye kiya jaata hai.
202. Directions: Fill in the blanks choosing the correct set of prepositions: Bitcoin has been criticized _______ its use _______ illegal transactions, a large amount of electricity used _______ mining, price volatility, and thefts _______ exchanges.
- B. from, in, by, for.
- D. from, in, in, for.
- A. for, by, by, from.
- C. for, in, by, from.
Answer: Sahi kram hai: criticized 'for' a reason (kisi kaaran se aalochna), use 'in' transactions (len-den mein upyog), used 'by' mining (mining dwara upyog), thefts 'from' exchanges (exchanges se chori).
203. Fill in the blank with the correct preposition:She sat here ............ 8 O'Clock.
- D. besides
- C. till
- A. in
- B. beside
Answer: 'Till' ya 'until' ka upyog ek samay seema ke ant ko batane ke liye kiya jaata hai. Iska matlab hai ki woh 8 baje 'tak' yahan baithi.
204. Fill in the appropriate prepositions in the blanks of List I from List II.List I List IIa. He is blind ___ one eye. I. intob. The boy fell ___ his bike. II. ofc. Rohit is fond ___ children. III. ind. The lion jumped ___ the well. IV. offChoose the correct answer from the options given below :
- D. a-II, b-III, c-I, d-IV
- A. a-I, b-II, c-III, d-IV
- B. a-III, b-IV, c-II, d-I
- C. a-II, b-IV, c-I, d-III
Answer: Sahi jodi hai: (a) blind 'in' one eye (ek aankh se andha), (b) fell 'off' his bike (bike se gir gaya), (c) fond 'of' children (bachchon ka shaukeen), (d) jumped 'into' the well (kuen mein kooda).
205. The committee comprises ...... men of widely different views :
- B. in
- A. of
- C. with
- D. Preposition is not required
Answer: Vyakaran ke anusar, 'comprise' ke baad 'of' ka upyog active voice mein galat maana jaata hai (sahi: The committee comprises men...). Haalaanki, aam bolchaal mein iska prayog hota hai aur 'is comprised of' ke samaan iska arth liya jaata hai.
206. Fill in the blanks choosing the correct set of prepositions :_____ mistake I opened Sylvia's letter instead ___ my own. She was very angry ___ me and said that I’d done it ____ Purpose Options:
- A. With; of; on; with
- B. By; of; on; with
- D. By; of; with; on
- C. On; on; with; with
Answer: Sahi phrases hain: 'By mistake' (galti se), instead 'of' (ke bajay), angry 'with' me (mujhse naraz), aur 'on purpose' (jaan boojhkar).
207. Complete the given sentence by choosing the most appropriate response from the options given below:He was reprimanded ____ his teacher for biting his nails.
Answer: Yeh vaakya passive voice mein hai. Kaam karne wale (agent - the teacher) ko batane ke liye 'by' ka upyog kiya jaata hai. Use uske shikshak 'dwara' daanta gaya.
208. Fill in the blank with the correct preposition –He has been ill ………… last three months.
- D. from
- B. by
- C. since
- A. for
Answer: 'For' ka upyog samay ki avadhi (a period of time) ko batane ke liye kiya jaata hai. 'Three months' ek avadhi hai. 'Since' ka upyog shuruaat ke nishchit samay (a point of time) ke liye hota hai.
209. Match the sentences in the Column (A) with appropriate prepositions in Column (B) – Column (A) (Sentences) Column (B) (Prepositions)(a) The train met .......... an accident. (i) for (b) Such an idea would never occur ........ me. (ii) in(c) He has been in this office ............ a year. (iii) with(d) Wise people do not believe ....... superstitions. (iv) to
- C. (a) – (ii), (b) – (iii), (c) – (iv), (d) – (i)
- B. (a) – (iv), (b) – (i), (c) – (iii), (d) – (ii)
- A. (a) – (iii), (b) – (iv), (c) – (i), (d) – (ii)
- D. (a) – (i), (b) – (ii), (c) – (iii), (d) – (iv)
Answer: Sahi jodi hai: (a) met 'with' an accident (durghatna hona), (b) occur 'to' me (mere dimaag mein aana), (c) 'for' a year (samay avadhi ke liye), (d) believe 'in' superstitions (andhvishwas mein vishwas karna).
210. Select the appropriate preposition to fill the blank in the following sentence :I bought this book ____ fifty rupees.
- D. from
- A. with
- C. for
- B. at
Answer: Kisi cheez ko khareedne par chukai gayi keemat (price) ko batane ke liye 'for' ka upyog kiya jaata hai.
211. Choose the correct preposition -He lost control of the car and crashed .......... a wall.
- B. at
- C. into
- D. on
- A. in
Answer: 'Crash into' ka arth hai 'kisi cheez se takra jaana'. 'Into' yahan gati aur takkar (motion and collision) ko darshata hai.
212. I shall leave ......... London next week.
- C. off
- D. down
- B. for
- A. to
Answer: 'Leave for' a place ka matlab hai 'kisi jagah ke liye ravana hona'.
213. Choose the correct preposition:My younger sister was born ..... the eve of Diwali.
Answer: Kisi khaas din (specific days), tareekh (dates) ya avsar (occasions) ke liye 'on' ka upyog kiya jaata hai. 'The eve of Diwali' ek khaas avsar hai.
214. Fill in the blank with suitable preposition:The thief came in .......... the open window.
- A. Of
- D. with
- C. Through
- B. To
Answer: 'Through' ka arth hai 'ke maadhyam se' ya 'kisi cheez ke andar se hokar'. Chor khuli khidki 'se hokar' andar aaya.
215. Choose the most appropriate word to complete the given sentence: I was advised not to loiter _______ the streets after sunset.
- A. for
- C. to
- D. about
- B. with
Answer: 'Loiter about' ya 'loiter around' ka arth hota hai 'bina kisi uddeshya ke idhar-udhar ghoomna' ya 'aawara gardi karna'.
216. Choose the correct preposition :Mary passed me ........ her bicycle.
- C. above
- D. on
- B. in
- A. at
Answer: Bicycle, motorcycle, ya scooter jaise vaahanon ke liye 'on' ka upyog hota hai, kyonki aap unki satah 'par' baithte hain.
217. In the question below, a part of sentence is underlined. Choose the correct alternative which may improve the sentence:He is elder than Johan.
- A. Older than
- B. Elder to
- D. Elder from
- C. Older to
Answer: Jab ek hi parivaar ke sadasyon ke beech umra ki tulna ki jaati hai, to 'elder' ka upyog hota hai aur iske baad 'to' lagta hai, 'than' nahi. 'Older than' ka upyog parivaar ke bahar ke logon ya cheezon ke liye hota hai.
218. Fill in the blank with correct preposition. The Principal called ____ the names of the candidates who had passed.
- B. on
- D. for
- C. at
- A. out
Answer: 'Call out' ek phrasal verb hai jiska arth hai 'zor se pukaarna' ya 'naam bolna' taaki sab sun sakein.
219. Choose the correct prepositions from the given choices.We are accountable ......... God ....... our actions.
- A. to, for
- B. with, for
- C. with, to
- D. to, with
Answer: Sahi phrase hai: 'accountable to' someone (kisi ke prati jawabdeh hona) aur 'accountable for' something (kisi cheez ke liye jawabdeh hona).
220. Fill in the blank in the given sentence by choosing the most appropriate word from the options given below :I am proud to say that all her efforts have resulted ______ securing the top rank.
- B. by
- C. in
- D. into
- A. from
Answer: 'Result in' ka matlab hai 'kisi cheez ka parinaam hona' ya 'parinaam swaroop kuch hona'.
221. Fill in the blank with the correct preposition from the options given below :She drew the picture ______ a crayon.
- C. for
- A. by
- B. with
- D. to
Answer: Kisi upkaran ya auzaar (instrument) se kaam karne ke liye 'with' ka prayog kiya jaata hai. Crayon yahan ek upkaran hai.
222. Fill in the blank with suitable preposition.You have to leave your shoes ___ the door when you enter the house.
- A. by
- C. over
- B. in
- D. to
Answer: 'By the door' ka matlab hai 'darwaaze ke paas' ya 'darwaaze ke nazdeek' (near the door).
223. Match the blanks in List - I with the most suitable Preposition from List - II.List - IList - II(a) I often use honey as a substitute ___ sugar in my tea. (i) upon(b) His style is faintly reminiscent ___ Piccaso. (ii) to(c) She is intent ___ tarnishing my reputation. (iii) for(d) He had to reconcile ___ the fact that his father would never return. (iv) ofChoose the most appropriate answer from the options given below :
- A. (a)-(iii), (b)-(i), (c)-(iv), (d)-(ii)
- C. (a)-(iv), (b)-(ii), (c)-(iii), (d)-(i)
- D. (a)-(ii), (b)-(iii), (c)-(iv), (d)-(i)
- B. (a)-(iii), (b)-(iv), (c)-(i), (d)-(ii)
Answer: Sahi jodi hai: (a) substitute 'for' (kisi cheez ke badle mein), (b) reminiscent 'of' (kisi ki yaad dilane wala), (c) intent 'upon/on' (kuch karne par tula hona), (d) reconcile 'to' (kisi tathya ko sweekar karna).
224. Pick the correct preposition for the given sentence.The cat leaped and landed .............. the cushion.
- C. at
- B. on
- D. over
- A. onto
Answer: 'Onto' ka upyog gati (movement) ke saath kisi satah ke 'upar' aane ke liye hota hai. Billi ne chhalang lagayi aur cushion ke upar aayi, isliye 'onto' sahi hai.
225. I like going ___ Australia.
- D. into
- B. to
- C. above
- A. with
Answer: Kisi gantavya sthan (destination) ki taraf jaane ke liye 'go' ke saath 'to' preposition ka upyog hota hai.
