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Prepositions link a noun or pronoun to the rest of the sentence, showing place, time, direction or relation. The difficulty is idiomatic rather than logical: English fixes particular prepositions to particular verbs and adjectives, so “good at,” “married to” and “differ from” have to be learned as units rather than reasoned out.
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761. He is married _ her
- A. to
- B. with
- C. from
- D. for
Explanation: In the sentence "He is married to her," "to" is used to indicate the relationship between "he" and "her." It shows that "he" and "her" are…
Correct answer: to762. I met him _ the way
- A. in
- B. at
- C. on
- D. up
Explanation: Using "on" in the sentence "I met him on the way" is correct because "on" is commonly used to indicate location or position in relation to…
Correct answer: on- A. with
- B. over
- C. to
- D. on
Explanation: In the sentence "Nature is not hostile to the way," "to" is used to indicate the relationship or attitude of nature towards "the way." It…
Correct answer: to- A. from
- B. through
- C. to
- D. in
Explanation: In the sentence "Savage is carried through the pipeline," "through" is used to indicate the path or route that the savage travels along…
Correct answer: through- A. with
- B. on
- C. to
- D. upon
Explanation: In the sentence "My friend assessed to my request," "to" is used to indicate the direction or target of the assessment.
Correct answer: to- A. by
- B. of
- C. from
- D. to
Explanation: using "of" in the sentence "I availed myself of the chance" is correct.
Correct answer: of- A. in
- B. by
- C. with
- D. on
Explanation: In the sentence "A child was dressed in red," "in" is used to indicate the color of the clothing that the child is wearing.
Correct answer: in- A. in
- B. at
- C. from
- D. by
Explanation: In this proverbial expression, "at home" signifies the initial place or source from which charity should emanate.
Correct answer: at769. He is lame _ one leg
- A. of
- B. wih
- C. in
- D. at
Explanation: the sentence "He is lame with one leg" is correct because "with" is commonly used to indicate an accompanying condition or…
Correct answer: wih- A. on
- B. in
- C. at
- D. upon
Explanation: Yes, using "in" in the sentence "He has great command in English" is correct.
Correct answer: on771. I am vexed _ him
- A. on
- B. in
- C. with
- D. at
Explanation: The sentence "I am vexed at him" is correct because "at" is commonly used to indicate the person or thing causing the emotion of vexation…
Correct answer: at772. He write _ blue ink
- A. in
- B. with
- C. at
- D. on
Explanation: Using "with" in the sentence "He writes with blue ink" is correct because "with" is commonly used to indicate the instrument or tool used…
Correct answer: with- A. of
- B. in
- C. on
- D. for
Explanation: Yes, using "of" in the sentence "Take care of your health" is correct. In this context, "of" is used to indicate the thing or aspect that…
Correct answer: of- A. on
- B. in
- C. at
- D. for
Explanation: "for" or "to" are the more appropriate prepositions to indicate the purpose or destination of the invitation.
Correct answer: for775. I met him _ chance
- A. in
- B. over
- C. by
- D. on
Explanation: Using "by" in the sentence "I met him by chance" is correct because "by" indicates the means or method by which the action of meeting…
Correct answer: by- A. from
- B. of
- C. with
- D. by
Explanation: Yes, using "of" in the sentence "People have been deprived of their right" is correct.
Correct answer: of- A. at
- B. with
- C. of
- D. for
Explanation: "His principal is angry at him" is correct. In this sentence, "at" is the appropriate preposition to indicate the person or thing causing…
Correct answer: at- A. in
- B. up
- C. away
- D. out
Explanation: In the sentence "Cholera has broken out in my city," the word "out" is used as part of the phrasal verb "break out." "Break out" means to…
Correct answer: out- A. with
- B. as
- C. on
- D. to
Explanation: In the sentence "They agreed to my proposal," the word "to" is a preposition that indicates the direction or recipient of the action.
Correct answer: to- A. before
- B. of
- C. from
- D. to
Explanation: In the sentence "Muslims pray to God," the preposition "to" is used to indicate the direction or recipient of the action.
Correct answer: to