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361. A good judge never jumps _________the conclusion.
- A. In
- B. To
- C. on
- D. At
Explanation: The fixed expression is “jump to a conclusion,” meaning to form an opinion without sufficient evidence. “Jump at” means to accept or seize an opportunity eagerly, not to reach a conclusion.
Correct answer: To362. The Students protested _____ the ill-treatment of their leader.
- A. over
- B. to
- C. against
- D. for
Explanation: Protest against is the standard combination when objecting to mistreatment, injustice, or a policy. “Protest to” refers to the person or authority to whom the complaint is made.
Correct answer: against363. You must bear_______his pranks.
- A. with
- B. In
- C. some of
- D. All
Explanation: The phrasal verb “bear with” means to tolerate or show patience toward someone, so the sentence means tolerate his pranks. “Bear” without “with” does not express this meaning.
Correct answer: with364. I am tired_______waiting.
- A. Of
- B. By
- C. With
- D. From
Explanation: The fixed expression is “tired of,” meaning bored, exhausted, or weary because of something. “By,” “with,” and “from” do not form the normal expression in this sentence.
Correct answer: Of365. I always praise him for his merits, but he always turns_________you pointing out your demerits
- A. at
- B. to
- C. on
- D. for
Explanation: “Turn to someone” means direct one’s attention or response toward that person. The sentence is awkwardly worded, but “to” is the required preposition in this expression.
Correct answer: to366. We are accountable _________God for our actions.
- A. with
- B. on
- C. in
- D. to
Explanation: The established expression is “accountable to,” meaning responsible to a person or authority. “With,” “on,” and “in” do not complete this collocation.
Correct answer: to367. I am famous _______honesty where javed is notorious for dishonesty.
- A. for
- B. to
- C. upon
- D. in
Explanation: A person is “famous for” a quality or achievement, just as someone may be “notorious for” bad conduct. The preposition “for” therefore works in both parts of the sentence.
Correct answer: for368. I'm getting late ______ office.
- A. From
- B. For
- C. To
- D. In
Explanation: “Late for the office” is the expected examination expression, meaning delayed in reaching one’s workplace. In more standard phrasing, one may also say “late to the office,” but “from” and “in” do not fit.
Correct answer: For369. She's angry ______ you.
- A. On
- B. For
- C. With
- D. To
Explanation: The standard collocation is “angry with someone,” as in “She’s angry with you.” “Angry at” is also possible in some contexts, but it is not among the options.
Correct answer: With370. there is a limit________ everything in life
- A. to
- B. on
- C. in
- D. with
Explanation: The fixed expression is “a limit to everything,” meaning that everything has a boundary or maximum. “Limit on” is used in other constructions, such as “a limit on spending,” but not in this sentence.
Correct answer: to