Fill in the blank space in the following sentences by selecting appropriate prepositions. You have to choose one of the options which is correct. 1 Mark for a question.

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21.People cannot abide _____ the new rules.?

  • A with
  • B in
  • C by
  • D from

Correct Answer: (C) by

Explanation: Preposition expresses relation of the verb with object.

22.I have to listen ______ what our parents say.?

  • A to
  • B since
  • C too
  • D for

Correct Answer: (A) to

Explanation: Preposition expresses relation of the verb with object.

23.There is no exception ____ this rule.?

  • A for
  • B from
  • C to
  • D none of the above

Correct Answer: (C) to

Explanation: Preposition expresses relation of the verb with object.

24.Tarun has an ambition _____ higher position.?

  • A to be
  • B for
  • C from
  • D none of the above

Correct Answer: (B) for

Explanation: Preposition expresses relation of the verb with object.

25.Our college is situated _____ Sinhgad road.?

  • A of
  • B on
  • C off
  • D in

Correct Answer: (C) off

Explanation: Preposition expresses place of noun.

26. I am younger _________ my brother.?

  • A to
  • B with
  • C than
  • D by

Correct Answer: (C) than

Explanation: Preposition expresses the relation of the noun with other nouns.

27. The cashier was not _________ the counter.?

  • A at
  • B in
  • C on
  • D then

Correct Answer: (A) at

Explanation: Preposition expresses place of noun.

28.Prince fell _________ the well.?

  • A in
  • B on
  • C into
  • D onto

Correct Answer: (C) into

29.Water flows ____________ the bridge.?

  • A in
  • B on
  • C under
  • D upon

Correct Answer: (C) under

30. ________ summer it‟s too hot to work.?

  • A during
  • B within
  • C when
  • D the

Correct Answer: (A) during

Explanation: Preposition expresses time.