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Fixed prepositions lesson ON :- Bank, depend, rely, fall back, count, rest. FROM :- Separate, abstain, refrain, desist, restrain, IN :- Adept, adroit, proficient, ept, deft, competent, protect, prohibit, stop, prevent, save, hinder, debar, skillful,...

Fixed prepositions lesson ON :- Bank, depend, rely, fall back, count, rest. FROM :- Separate, abstain, refrain, desist, restrain, IN :- Adept, adroit, proficient, ept, deft, competent, protect, prohibit, stop, prevent, save, hinder, debar, skillful, accomplished. guard, deter, detach, dissuade. TO :- related, apposite, pertinent, befitting, relevant, FROM :- conclude, deduce, derive, infer. suitable, germane, pertaining, cognate, linked, FROM :- emerge, originate, stem, spring, emanate, applicable, apt, appropriate. arise. FOR :- Wished, longed, craved, desired, yearned, WITH :- Filled, thronged, infested, loaded, gifted, thirst, urged, pined, aspired, appetite, passion. overwhelmed, repleted, beset, crowded, FOR :- remedy, solution, panacea, antidote, cure, congested, endowed, deluged, burdened, treatment. occupied, brimming, teeming, crowded. FOR :- liking, fondness, propensity, penchant, TO :- Restricted, confined, limited, constricted, affinity, preference, inclination, affection. restrained, reduced, tied, bound. OF :- Devoid, Shortage, Lock, Deprived, Dearth, TO :- paralled, equal, likeness, akin, similar, Paucity, Stripped, Destitute, Robbed, Bereft, symmetrical, homologous, analogous, Denuded, Deficiency. synonymous, tantamount, identical, corresponding, equivalent. TO :- assent, consent, agree, accord, amenable, accede, concede. TO :- favourable, beneficial, essential, conducive, profitable, lucrative, salubrious. TO :- preface, introduction, foreword, prologue, prelude. AT :- Surprised, shocked, amazed, startled, wondered, stunned. AT :- sneer, jeer, laugh, grin, mock, chuckle, smile. TO :- Harmful, injurious, pernicious, detrimental, baneful, disastrous, threat, menace, inimical. TO :- loyal, faithful, true, dutiful, obedient, committed, devoted, dedicated. OVER:- Ponder, mull, brood, think. ON :- meditate, muse, contemplate, cogitate, ruminate. 1 1. Nadheeka was musing ___ memories of the past. (a) for (b) on (c) by (d) over (a) over (b) about (c) for (d) from 15. The bride settled ____ very well in the new environment. 2. He is indifferent ______ praise and blame. (a) on (b) down (c) up (d) off (a) in (b) to (c) for (d) about 16. Are you really desirous ____ visiting Japan? 3. We are all very indignant _____ the injustice done to him. (a) of (b) in (c) to (d) about (a) for (b) of (c) to (d) at 17. Pour the juice ____ the glass. 4. Today students should be reconciled _____ the (a) in (b) into (c) onto (d) on way things are changing. 18. The tribes lived ____ customs different from (a) with (b) to (c) for (d) at anything the English had ever seen. 5. It took the child a long time to recover ____ the (a) on (b) by (c) off (d) with shock. 19. The child did not approve _____ the father’s (a) under (b) from (c) over (d) about plan. 6. I complimented him ____ his success in the (a) to (b) by (c) of (d) with examination. 20. We warned her ____ the danger. (a) at (b) on (c) about (d) for (a) from (b) about (c) against (d) of 7. The dramatist must cater _____ the taste of the 21. We all laughed ____ the affair. audience. (a) over (b) with (c) for (d) on (a) to (b) over (c) into (d) for 22. He went ____ the sea alone. 8. Suitable steps are taken to bring _____ the cost of living. (a) in (b) to (c) into (d) on (a) up (b) over (c) on (d) down 23. A wise man profits ____ the mistakes of others. 9. I am satisfied ____ his innocence. (a) through (b) from (c) with (d) by (a) at (b) with (c) for (d) of 24. Speed is ____ essence. 10. I absolutely refuse to put ____ with that sort of (a) in (b) for (c) about (d) of conduct. 25. He did not qualify _____ the job. (a) up (b) on (c) off (d) out (a) for (b) to (c) against (d) with 11. We will have to atone _____ our misdeeds. 26. The strike has been called ______. (a) at (b) on (c) for (d) with (a) of (b) at (c) off (d) up 12. The climate is not conducive _____ good health. 27. He is always angry ____ his children. (a) with (b) from (c) in (d) to (a) with (b) on (c) over (d) at 13. The climate is not conducive _____ good health. 28. The chairperson brushed ____ my suggestion. (a) with (b) from (c) in (d) to (a) out (b) over (c) aside (d) about 14. Desire _____ self-expression is one of the basic qualities of man. 2 29. One should always set _____ some money for 42. The telephone kept _____ ringing, but no one emergency. attended. (a) aside (b) on (c) by (d) out (a) off (b) on (c) up (d) up with 30. He travelled all _____ the world when was eighty 43. She is sad, because her father turned ___ her years old. request. (a) in (b) over (c) with (d) of (a) up (b) off (c)out (d) down 31. Dr. Sharma concluded his speech ______ 44. You should not confide _______ a stranger. stressing on the Buddha’s teachings of the (a) in (b) to (c) with (d) by importance of charity. 45. Poets have compared this world _____ a stage. (a) by (b) with (c) at (d) in (a) with (b) to (c) by (d) on 32. Shivaji Maharaj fought _____ every kind of aggression. 46. I prevailed ______ him to contest the election. (a) against (b) to (c) with (d) at (a) on (b) off (c) over (d) of 33. Don’t depend _____ others, you must stand on 47. The headmaster congratulated Rajan _____ your own feet. getting the merit scholarship. (a) upon (b) on (c) to (d) for (a) for (b) about (c) with (d) on 34. Our life promises a lot _____ pleasure and we 48. Smallpox has been eradicated _____ India. must learn to enjoy it. (a) in (b) from (c) within (d) out of (a) with (b) for (c) of (d) at 49. For a child, a blow _____ self-esteem is a terrible 35. The train is expected to arrive in a few minutes thing. _____ platform six. (a) of (b) with (c) to (d) on (a) in (b) above (c) near (d) on 50. Discrimination _____ any form should be 36. Nothing is impossible ______ him. avoided. (a) in (b) about (c) for (d) on (a) of (b) by (c) from (d) in 37. How did these things come ____ ? 51. My friend’s father died _____ cancer. (a) about (b) into (c) at (d) down (a) by (b) of (c) from (d) with 38. He drove from Maharashtra ______ Karnataka 52. He drained what was left _____ his drink. without stopping to rest. (a) from (b) in (c) of (d) off (a) is (b) to (c) into (d) towards 53. He is very good _____ making stories. 39. Did the boys turn ______ for football practice? (a) in (b) about (c) at (d) for (a) up (b) on (c) back (d) in 54. The monitor takes care ____ the class ____ the 40. The fireman managed to put _____ the fire. absence of the teacher. (a) away (b) down (c) out (d) off (a) in ; at (b) of ; in (c) during ; in (d) of ; for 41. He shows great ability _______ Mathematics. 55. When he saw the fish swimming ____ the river, he was extremely happy. (a) at (b) for (c) about (d) in (a) on (b) besides (c) in (d) at 3 56. He spoke _____ his travels. 70. Can you tell the difference _____ butter and Margarine. (a) at (b) on (c) of (d) along (a) over (b) with (c) between (d) among 57. Why do we always have to submit _____ his authority. 71. When she retired, she handed ____ the charge to the Vice President. (a) under (b) with (c) for (d) to (a) out (b) across (c) off (d) over 58.The reward was not commensurate _____ the work done by us. 72. Take this medicine regularly and you will get rid ____ this disease. (a) for (b) on (c) with (d) upon (a) from (b) of (c) over (d) at 59. I don’t care ____ the expense, I want the party to be a real success. 73. She tries to adjust ____ her relations. (a) of (b) with (c) about (d) at (a) at (b) so (c) with (d) for 60. They live ____ the fifth floor. 74. The mother parted _____ her married daughter in sorrow. (a) in (b) to (c) on (d) at (a) for (b) off (c) away (d) from 61. My cousin will arrive ____ Sunday. 75. Tables are usually made ____ wood. (a) in (b) at (c) the (d) on (a) from (b) of (c) with (d) by 62. Bread is usually made _____ wheat. 76. All of them are surprised ______ her rudeness. (a) of (b) from (c) with (d) by (a) with (b) upon (c) at (d) on 63. Our ancestors had immense difficulty ____ procuring books. 77. I stayed in Mumbai ____ eight years. (a) for (b) of (c) in (d) on (a) for (b) since (c) through (d) around 64. Thank you very much _____ your suggestions. 78. The President will finally have a national memorial ____ his honour. (a) on (b) with (c) about (d) for (a) at (b) upon (c) in (d) on 65. Regular exercise is conducive _____ health. 79. The boys ____ whom I was playing are all my (a) in (b) to (c) for (d) of good friends. 66. Jane is annoyed ________. (a) with (b) to (c) of (d) by (a) on me (b) with me (c) against me (d)over me 80. The father seems relieved as he has married ___ 67. The youth should believe _____ God. both of his daughters. (a) upon (b) in (c) on (d) of (a) of (b) off (c) to (d) away 68. He was born _____ India. 81. Your tie does not go well ___ your shirt. (a) off (b) in (c) of (d) through (a) above (b) with (c) for (d) over 69.The convict tried his level best to justify himself 82. I am grateful _____ him. but the judge looked _____ him and found him (a) with (b) in (c) for (d) to guilty. 83. Let us sit down ____ the shade of a tree for (a) around (b) at (c) through (d) to sometime. (a) inside (b) below (c) in (d) beneath 4 84. You are fortunate ____ having an intelligent and 97. Hard working people always succeed _____ obedient son. whatever they do. (a) to (b) for (c) of (d) in (a) over (b) on (c) with (d) in 85. We are highly disappointed _____ the exam 98. The flight will land _____ six this evening. results. (a) in (b) on (c) at (d) upon (a) about (b) from (c) in (d) with 99. Do not laugh _____ other’s mistakes. 86. Please write to me ____ this address. (a) at (b) for (c) against (d) about (a) upon (b) at (c) to (d) on 100. The garbage has been disposed _______. 87. He was assured by his friends _____ every type (a) off (b) of (c) with (d) out of help, in an emergency. 101. Lemons are sold ____ the dozen in the market. (a) by (b) of (c) with (d) about (a) in (b) at (c) for (d) by 88. I convey my thanks _____ the members of the club. 102. His conduct is bad, and his honesty is not ____ suspicion. (a) for (b) of (c) to (d) about (a) before (b) beyond (c) under (d) in 89. _____ the new Safari Storme, Mahindra has more leverage in increasing the sales. 103. This man was an accomplice ____ the thief. (a) With (b) At (c) On (d) In (a) of (b) in (c) by (d) from 90. All is not well ____ the automobile sector. 104. The sick units are detached ____ the main group of companies. (a) down (b) in (c) to (d) of (a) off (b) from (c) with (d) by 91. He slipped ____ his old ways and started drinking again. 105. His path was beset ____ difficulties. (a) off (b) by (c) in (d) into (a) by (b) with (c) of (d) from 92. The deceased left _____ him two young 106. The plan is worth considering, think it _____ children. carefully. (a) for (b) with (c) by (d) behind (a) of (b) on (c) off (d) over 93. Guard _____ spelling mistakes. 107. Throw a stone ____ the fierce dog. (a) against (b) after (c) above (d) at (a) at (b) upon (c) on (d) above 94. The more he remonstrated _____ the referee the 108. Is not learning superior ____ wealth ? worse the situation became. (a) than (b) from (c) by (d) to (a) with (b) for (c) at (d) to 109. Students are not prepared _____ that kind of 95. He would not have been successful in the project question. but ____ my help. (a) to (b) with (c) for (d) on (a) for (b) off (c) of (d) with 110. We should go _____ doing more good than 96. Trust _____ God and do the right. harm. (a) in (b) with (c) at (d) by (a) on (b) above (c) about (d) to 5 111. She dwells too much ____ her past. (a) at (b) about (c) through (d) to (a) from (b) on (c) in (d) of 125. Most children remain _____ school between the ages of seven and ten. 112. The deserted garden was infested _____ weeds. (a) in (b) under (c) at (d) inside (a) with (b) for (c) into (d) on 126. I haven’t seen you _____ a week. 113. She pipped her rival ___ the gold medal. (a) within (b) since (c) for (d) from (a) with (b) for (c) to (d) near 127. I was conscious _____ a break in my voice. 114. He will impart no information ____ anyone. (a) to (b) of (c) over (d) for (a) from (b) for (c) with (d) to 128. I have decided _____ my course of action. 115. The authorities would not ____ to the strikers’ (a) upon (b) with (c) for (d) of demands. 129. It is due to this lethargy that the plan fell _____ (a) accept (b) accede (c) accession (d) access (a) off (b) out (c) through (d) away 116. All of us are devoted _____ one another. 130. A man is known _____ the company he keeps. (a) for (b) of (c) at (d) to (a) by (b) for (c) in (d) of 117. All orders must _____ the rules. 131. Suraj is acquainted _____ Kapil. (a) conforms with (b) conform to (a) of (b) with (c) from (d) to (c) conforms to (d) conforming with 132. We are all accountable ____ team leader for 118.We all have ___ the widowed girl. our work on this project. (a) sympathy at (b) sympathy for (a) of (b) with (c) for (d) to (c) sympathy with (d) sympathy of 133. Because of the bad weather we had to stay ____ the hotel. 119. The river abounds ____ fish and crocodiles. (a) in (b) off (c) above (d) on (a) with (b) of (c) at (d) on 134. You should comply _____ my request. 120. Every student had to abide ___ the rules and regulations of the hostel. (a) in (b) off (c) with (d) on (a) in (b) by (c) against (d) with 135. One should grapple _____ all the dangers. 121. The farmers suffered because the monsoon did (a) on (b) with (c) off (d) for not arrive ____ time. 136. My sister’s marriage passed ___ peacefully. (a) at (b) by (c) on (d) after (a) away (b) by (c) off (d) out 122. After retirement Surti lived ____ Australia. 137. Corruption is a standing hindrance ____ the (a) in (b) at (c) over in (d) over at nation’s development. 123. I know ____ certain that he has gone to (a) of (b) over (c) to (d) upon England. 138. It is mainly due to Peter’s lethargy that the plan (a) with (b) of (c) by (d) for fell ____. 124. The examiner could guess ____ the answer (a) off (b) through (c) in (d) out correctly. 6 139. The meeting was presided ____ by the a. with b. for c. to d. by Chairman. 154. He stumbled at the stone and fell….. a ditch. (a) over (b) upon (c) of (d) in a. on b. into c. in d. within 140. The elephant stampeded and tore ____ the 155. The storehouse was infested ……….. rats. streets. a. by b. of c. with d. in (a) on (b) out (c) off (d) down 156. You must adapt yourself…..... your new 141.What is the time ____ your watch? surroundings. (a) in (b) by (c) on (d) of a. towards b. in c. with d. to 142. It is a right way ____ the railway station. 157. We should abide ……… the rules of the (a) on (b) of (c) for (d) to institution. 143. It stayed ____ Jaipur for sometime. a. with b. to c. on d. by (a) at (b) on (c) of (d) to 158. He has resigned himself…….. fate. 144. Kalpana has no paper to write _____. a. in b. into c. for d. to (a) upon (b) over (c) at (d) off 159. We should always stick to our decisions otherwise the people will mock …… us. 145. The examination will commence _____ next week. a. over b. at c. on d. upon (a) since (b) from (c) on (d) with 160. I shall take revenge……… you. 146. Everything hinges _____ what happens next. a. at b. on c. with d. from (a) of (b) with (c) in (d) on 161. I cannot deprive him…….. his rights. 147. Hearing of her grandmother’s illness, she at a. of b. off c. with d. form once started _____ Mumbai. 162. She was compensated ……… the loss of her (a) for (b) upto (c) to (d) towards belongings. 148. The boats sail ____ the river. a. over b. for c. against d. at (a) in (b) on (c) above (d) to 163. Sometimes it is difficult to deal…….. a problematic child. 149. I am tired _____ walking. a. with b. in c. at d. out (a) by (b) of (c) for (d) in 164. Ajeet was annoyed……. his wife. 150. Aristotle held that some persons are fit to rule while others are fit to be ruled ______. a. upon b. on c. with d. at (a) over (b) of (c) on (d) at 165. Do not quarrel……. your neighbours. 151. She has great affection……… me. a. from b. by c. with d. against a. for b. in c. with d. to 166. The people, who depend……. others, can never prosper in life. 152. Kanak is endowed………. many reat qualities. a. on b. over c. at d. upon a.in b. with c. of d. by 167. Your statement is replete…… contradictions. 153. Our country is committed ……… a policy of peaceful co-existence. a. by b. of c. in d. with 7 168. She smiled…… my words. 182. I saw my friend leaning ____ a lamp-post with a cigarette between his lips. a. at b. upon c. on d. over a. over b. upon c. against d. on 169. The president will be provided ….. all the facilities he is entitled to. 183. He is in the habit of finding fault ____ other’s works. a. of b. to c. by d. with a. in b. with c. of d. for 170. It is difficult for me to part …….. my belongings. 184. The college term will end _____ a month. a. From b. of c. with d. off a. in b. with c. from d. about 171. He was charged……… murder and brought to trial. 185. They wanted advice _____ how they could procure funds for their new business. a. by b. for c. of d. with a. about b. to c. for d. on 172. Everything hinges _____ what happens next. 186. There is already opposition ____ the (a) of (b) with (c) in (d) on government’s industrial policy. 173. Corruption is a standing hindrance ____ the a. for b. from c. to d. towards nation’s development. 187. In an election, those in power should feel (a) of (b) over (c) to (d) upon obliged to compete ____ their opponents on equal 174. The farmers suffered because the monsoon did terms. not arrive ____ time. a. with b. towards c. against d. on (a) at (b) by (c) on (d) after 188. The work on this project has been seriously set 175. The garbage has been disposed _______. _____. (a) off (b) of (c) with (d) out a. on b. off c. of d. about 176. You are trying to drag me _____ a controversy. 189. This house is too expensive to keep _____. (a) in (b) into (c) from (d) for a. off b. up c. to d. at 177. l complimented him.... his brilliant success in 190. Gandhiji was dearer_____ all. the examination. a. from b. for c. since d. to a. over b. for c. to d. on 191. A girl with blue eyes has just gone ____ the 178. He was heartbroken_____ Mary’s indifference door. to him. a. off b. in c. besides d. through a. at b. on c. to d. for 192. He genius borders ____ lunacy. 179. Translate this passage from English _____ a. to b. upto c. on d. about Telugu. 193. Ravi is married ____ a cousin of mine. a. in b. into c. to d. upto a. with b. to c. off d. alongwith 180. This accommodation is not adequate_____ the needs of our family. 194. When I parted ____ my mother, there were tears in my eyes. a. upto b. on c. to d. for a. from b. with c. off d. of 181. I challenged him____ a game of chess. a. for b. to c. against d. on 8 195. Conversation was carried on ____ whispers. (a) in (b) within (c) at (d) into a. with b. by c. away d. in 210. You are advised to learn this lesson word_______ word. 196. He gave an order _____ a cup of coffee. (a) for (b) by (c) to (d) in (a) of (b) for (c) about (d) on 211. Nearly sixty years have gone by ____ Gandhiji 197. My mother is afflicted ___ pain in the joints. passed away. (a) with (b) at (c) of (d) for a. till b. until c. off d. since 198. With your help, I could tide _____ difficulties 212. Let us discuss ___ The Female Education in (a) away (b) off (c) against (d) over India. 199. The minister will be requested to give ____ the a. on b. about c. of d. no preposition prizes to the winners. 213. I can write a book _____ grammar. (a) away (b) in (c) off (d) no preposition (a) on (b) of (c) about (d) in 200. She said that she was feeling sick ____ heart. 214. Each boy and each girl was presented ____ (a) of (b) in (c) at (d) to sweets. 201. Those who count ______ other's help generally (a) away (b) with (c) to (d) no preposition lose the game. 215. There are certain rare qualities which raise a (a) about (b) above (c) around (d) on man ____ the common breed of men. 202. The lion sprang ____ the cow. (a) over (b) on (c) above (d) upon (a) upon (b) on (c) over (d) off 216. The amazing thing about Gandhiji was that he adhered _____ his ideals and to his conception of 203. Nepal lies _____ India and China. truth. (a) among (b) beyond (c) between (d) below (a) on (b) against (c) for (d) to 204. I shall stand by you.... thick and thin. 217. Tagore was awarded the Nobel Prize ____ (a) in (b) into (c) about (d) through literature. 205. Mohini resembles _____ her mother. (a) into (b) of (c) for (d) about (a) with (b) after (c) to (d) no preposition 218. A house-owner can throw you ___ the street any moment. 206. The minister has promised to look _____ the matter. (a) onto (b) on (c) to (d) towards (a) at (b) into (c) for (d) about 219. A miser cannot part ____ his gold. 207. Employees who have twenty-five years service (a) from (b) to (c) of (d) with become entitled_____ a pension. 220. An educated man should know what is first rate (a) of (b) on (c) to (d) towards, in those activities which spring ____ the creative and intellectual faculties of human nature. 208. Poor old Mr. Singh, he has suffered _____ rheumatism for twenty years. (a) from (b) out of (c) to (d) on (a) with (b) of (c) from (d) no preposition 221. An epidemic of influenza broke out last winter, and did not die _____ for many months. 209. The frustrated lover jumped ______ the river. (a) of (b) down (c) out (d) no preposition 9 222. Cigarette smoking is injurious _____ health. 236. We searched _____ happiness in vain. (a) to (b) for (c) on (d) at a. into b. in c. for d. after 223. Five hundred rupees was allotted for the 237. He emphasized _____ his point. purchase ofbooks ____ physics. (a) on (b) at (c) over (d) no preposition (a) of (b) about (c) in (d) on 238. We entered _____ the class room. 224. Does the-old lady object ___ my smoking (a) into (b) in (c) for (d) no preposition cigarettes? 239. The Hindustan Times aspires to have a million (a) on (b) of (c) to (d) for readers _____ the next year. 225. I went on holiday _____ a friend. (a) by (b) to (c) until (d) through (a) by (b) with (c) for (d) no preposition 240. As I approached _____ him, he turned and 226. Mohan may be slow______ his work. walked away. (a) at (b) for (c) about (d) to (a) to (b) beside (c) by (d) no preposition 227. Socrates was the greatest of the ancient Greek 241. ____ uranium, we can use another metal philosophers and was a seeker........truth. thorium to produce nuclear power. (a) of (b) after (c) for (d) on (a) besides (b) beside (c) against (d) of 228. The world is disgusted _____ frequent display 242. The prisoner was bound _____ a chain. of violent behavior. (a) with (b) by (c) from (d) on a. of b. from c. in d. with 243. He was honorably acquitted ____ the charge. 229. I would willingly part ____ my goat. (a) from (b) of (c) off (d) for a. from b. with c. of d. no preposition 244. Monkeys live ______ trees. 230. The young boy was enchanted _____ the (a) on (b) upon (c) into (d) in beauty of the girl. 245. The train is running ______ time. (a) at (b) by (c) with (d) in (a) on (b) in (c) at (d) to 231. Be content............ what you have. 246. Students should be ordered to write only ____ (a) by (b) with (c) of (d) in ink. 232. Sindhu was greatly amused........... the (a) with (b) of (c) from (d) in performance of the dancing goats. 247. He abandoned his comrade _____ the wolves. (a) from (b) on (c) at (d) in (a) to (b) with (c) for (d) towards 233. Sudha got divorce _____ her husband. 248. The godown is infested ______ rats. (a) from (b) of (c) to (d) at a. of b. about c. with d. in 234. When this young person called ______ me, she was all dressed up. 249. Bangs alternated ____ crashes. (a) at (b) off (c) on (d) up a. in b. with c. from d. no preposition 235. It has been hardly ten years_______ the reform 250. The writer accuses the national government was introduced. ____ resorting to violence. (a) on (b) over (c) since (d) no preposition a. of b. for c. with d. on 10 251. Mountain tops are covered ______ snow in 264. The boy resembles ____ his father. winter. (a) to (b) with (c) in (d) no preposition a. by (b) from (c) in (d) with 265. I am grateful _____ my grandfather for teaching 252. Why should the rich look down ____ the poor ? me mathematics. (a) at (b) for (c) over (d) upon (a) to (b) of (c) on (d) about 253. The roof collapsed and the people sitting ___ it 266. The poor beggar was blind _____ one eye. were killed. (a) in (b) of (c) to (d) by (a) under (b) below (c) beneath (d) behind 267. The cat is hiding from us _____ the table. 254. The Students are filling a preposition (a). below (b). beneath (c). at (d). under.............the blank. 268. Please have a talk ______ your father about a. into b. of (c) for (d) in my work. 255. Such an action is not consistent ___ his a. to b. with c. on d. at character. 269. You are advised to write ___ pencil. a. to (b) for (c) with (d) upto a. in b. by c. with d. into 256. Our examination commences ____ Monday next. 270. He was engaged ____ his childhood friend. (a) from (b) on (c) at (d) no preposition a. in b. to c. with d. around 257. Bacon, the father of English Essay, had a thirst 271. With this percentage of marks, you are not __ knowledge. eligible ___ admission. (a) of (b) in (c) with (d) for a. to b. of c. for d. on 258. I beg to differ ___ you on the subject. 272. It is good to be temperate _____ one's habit. (a) at (b) to (c) with (d) for (a) about (b) in (c) by (d) of 259. The minister dwelt ______ the subject of 273. He imputed bad motives _____ me. political development at length. (a) for (b) about (c) in (d) to (a) over (b) at (c) with (d) on 274. Bacon was endowed ______ rare talents. 260. He ordered ______ the dinner when he had finished his work. (a) of (b) off (c) with (d) in (a) about (b) for (c) of (d) no preposition 275. Never do anything that is not compatible _______ public safety. 261. I wonder if I shall get ______ my history examination. (a) to (b) with (c) of (d) upon (a) at (b) in (c) through (d) no preposition 276. I instilled my ideas ____ his mind. 262. The money must be dealt ___fairly and justly. (a) onto (b) in (c) upto (d) over (a) in (b) with (c) off (d) out 277. His speech is wanting _____ commonsense. 263. His comments were almost irrelevant _____ the (a) in (b) into (c) of (d) at topic of the evening. 278. He is an aspirant _____ an honour from the (a) for (b) to (c) on (d) about president. (a) of (b) for (c) under (d) to 11 279. You are not amenable ___ reason. 292. He will accept no compromise ____ the enemy ____ any terms. (a) of (b) for (c) to (d) on a. with, at b. from, at c. with, on d. of, on 280. He craved ______ my forgiveness. 293. He is brute form ___ man ____ all that you may (a) of (b) for (c) to (d) on say in his praise. 281. I could infer _____ his talk that he wanted to do a. on, by b. of, for c. in, for d. in, by something against his father. 294. They qualified themselves ____ the post. (a) after (b) at (c) in (d) from a. for b. to c. of d. no preposition 282. The plot ____ the king was foiled by his loyalsoldiers. 295. He sympathized ____ the poor. (a) at (b) of (c) against (d) upon a. by b. for c. with d. from 283. He was advised by his father to withdraw ___ 296. The house consists ___ five rooms, all of them contest leading ____ the hall. (a) against (b) from (c) to (d) no preposition a. of, towards b. of, in 284. It occurred _______ me that I had already paid c. of, into d. no preposition the tax. 297. The boy is apprenticed ____ Mr. Smith a (a) on (b) upon (c) at (d) to carpenter ____ trade. 285. His crime preyed ____ his mind. a. of, to b. to, by c. on, in d. to, in (a) in (b) with (c) on (d) at 298. I refuse to be classed ___ the man ____ the street. 286. I deal ___ the merchant who deals __ books. a. with, of b. with, into c. to, of d. with, in (a) in, with (b) with, in (c) to, in (d) in, to 299. The doctor was attending____ the patient. 287. If you spend ____ your means, you will run ____ debt. a. in b. to c. from d. on (a) above in (b) beyond into 300. Mohan never agrees ____ me ___ anything. (c) above, into (d) beyond, in a. to, for b. with, for c. with, on d. to, in 288. He kept ___ telling me to give ___ smoking. 301. These trousers will last ___ donkey’s years without wearing _____. a. on, up b. at, to c. on, to d. at, up a. upto, in b. for, in c. upto, out d. for, out 289. It was because ____ you that he was able to see his plan ____. 302. The prisoner became inured ____ to the hard conditions. a. of, on b. to, with a. by b. to c. for d. by c. of, through d. to, through 303. ____ all your patent medicines, you haven’t 290. He shook me __ the hand and helped me __ cured me ______ this cold. with my coat. a. of, of b. of, from c. with, of d. with, from a. by, on b. with, on c. at, on d. off, on 304. This almirah is made ____ iron but burfi is 291. He is terribly absorbed ____ his work ____ made ____ khoya. bacteria. a. of, on b. of, from c. from, of d. in, of a. with, of b. with, on c. in, on d. of, on 12 305. None ____ the brave deserve the fair. 321. In the dark, he knocked ____ the wall. a. of b. but c. from d. no preposition a. at b. on c. upon d. against 306. The transistor fell ____ the shelf. 322. He is not familiar _____ this locality. a. off b. on c. at d. from a. to b. from c. about d. with 307. He placed the thing ___ the curtain. 323. His face is not familiar ___ anyone. a. beneath b. over c. below d. behind a. to b. of c. for d. with 308. His appeal ____ mercy has been turned down. 324. She takes pride ____ her beauty. a. of b. about c. on d. for a. of b. in c. about d. for 309. We should stick to our words, otherwise people 325. No one has yet discovered a cure ___ the will mock ___ us. common cold. a. on b. at c. upon d. over a. of b. for c. from d. about 310. Sairatied the cow with a rope ____ a tree. 326. My brother went ____ abroad last year. a. to b. with c. against d. on a. to b. from c. towards d. no preposition 311. Do you know how to look ____ a word in the 327. Many people have died......... malaria. dictionary ? (a) of (b) from (c) with (d) for a. about b. for c. into d. up 328. That young man is very keen _____ cycling. 312. They exulted ____ the victory of their team. (a) on (b) about (c) for (d) of a. at b. off c. of d. for 329. I am delighted ____ his unexpected arrival. 313. He was apprised ____ all the facts. (a) on (b) with (c) over (d) at a. with b. about c. for d. of 330. I am fed up ____ staying at this place. 314. I told him _____ his face that he was a liar. (a) with (b) from (c) at (d) for a. in b. on c. to d. at 331. He was deprived ______ food and shelter. 315. He has to pay ____ his sins. (a) off (b) over (c) on (d) of a. from b. in c. off d. for 332. She was forced to retire _____ her job. 316. Beware _____ backbiters. (a) of (b) from (c) off (d) with a. from b. off c. of d. with 333. I am tired ___ leading such an idle life. 317. The principal will preside _____ the function. (a) of (b) off (c) with (d) from a. on b. upon c. over d. no preposition 334. He is _____ his study table. 318. You gained an advantage ___ me. (a) on (b) in (c) over (d) at a. over b. on c. upon d. from 335. We should never laugh ____ the poor. 319. The storehouse was infested _______ rats. (a) at (b) on (c) upon (d) over a. of b. with c. about d. from 336. Students do have a claim ____ their teachers. 320. He invited me ____ tea. (a) at (b) on (c) to (d) over a. on b. for c. to d. at 13 337. You must get rid _____ unnecessary things. 352. He offered him a sum equivalent _____ his earnings. (a) of (b) about (c) off (d) with (a) with (b) by (c) to (d) no preposition 338. He was destined _____ become a doctor. 353. While I stared ___ him, he was staring____ (a) to (b) for (c) behind (d) beside mirror. 339. He delights _____ teasing me. (a)on, on b. at, in c. at, into d. on, in (a) on (b) in (c) to (d) at 354. We should not interfere ____ other people’s 340. I was delighted____ your success. affairs. (a) at (b) to (c) in (d) on (a) in (b) for (c) at (d) no preposition 341. Artists like Kalidas belong ___ all ages and all 355. No sooner did he enter _____ the room than he countries,. declared that he would not enter ___ the new contract. (a) with (b) for (c) to (d) about (a) into, into (b) into, to 342. We should not jeer ___ a defeated enemy, (c) to, into (d) no preposition, into (a) on (b) at (c) for (d) upon 356. An editor is a stickler ____ accuracy. 343. Our clothes were soaked _____ water. (a) to (b) for (c) of (d) at (a) with (b) on (c) under (d) in 357. You will share ___ the prize money ___ me. 344. After marrying the rich heir, he began to live ____ comfort. (a) in, in (b) with ,with a. with b. to c. by d. in (c) with, in (d) no preposition, with 345. All the players partook _____ the dinner after 358. Regular exercise is conducive............. health. the match. (a) for (b) of (c) in (d) to a. to (b) by c. of (d) no preposition 359. I wish to heartily congratulate you ______ your 346. The Renaissance ideas penetrated _____ the astounding success. European countries. a. for b. on c. of d. with (a) at (b) into (c) to (d) no preposition 360. The old lady swooned but was soon restored 347. The advocate remarked that the two cases are ______ senses. not___ par with each other. a. to b. at c. from d. with (a) at (b) at a (c) on (d) on a 361. He has promised to pay me the whole amount 348. Snow dissolves ____ water. in cheque ____ the stipulated time. (a) to (b) into (c) with (d) in a. with b. since c. within d. at 349. My friend insisted ___ my staying with her. a. 362. The old man was overwhelmed _____ joy at on b. in c. with d. for the success of his only son. 350. Don't waste your time in juggling ______ words a. for b. by c. with d. at (a) by (b) at (c) with (d) no preposition 363. Those who are in power have to be sensitive ___ the sufferings of the poor. 351. Don't let him hinder you ___ writing the letter. a. of b. off c. with d. to a. in b. from c. to d. no preposition 14 364. Adults suffering _____ chicken pox can a. at b. in c. on d. for develop all kinds of complications. 377. His mother and father are vexed ______ his a. of b. with c. from d. at brother’s rude behaviour. 365. The members of the Opposition party in the a. with b. at c. for d. in Parliament shout _____ the minister if he makes a 378. I don’t understand why you should be wrong statement. surprised _____ this action of hers. to a. at b. upon c. on d. towards a. with b. to c. at d. by 366. They are a politically important family; one of 379. He is a fanatic kind of guy and there is no limit his sisters is a minister and the other is married ____ his zeal and zest. ____ a minister. a. of b. off c. to d. with a. with b. to c. off d. of 380. The introduction to this book is very good, but 367. The patient was accompanied ____ his friend. the preface ___ this book is very short. a. by b. with c. from d. in a. to b. at c. of d. with 368. He walked _______ the end of the street. 381. You must know one thing that we will on no a. to b. till c. from d. until account comply ___ your request or demand. 369. His father is disgusted ______ him for his a. to b. by c. with d. towards addiction to drink. 382. Can anyone over here let me know what the a. against b. at c. with d. towards cause _____ her anxiety is? 370. It took her a long time to get _____ the death a. for b. of c. from d. with of her husband. 383. Although you have got a well-paid job, yet in a. off b. of c. into d. over my opinion you are not worthy _____ it from any angle. 371. Bacon, the father of the English essay had a thirst _____ knowledge. a. for b. of c. at d. with a. for b. of c. in d. with 384. The decline ____ the price of petrol is now ever so indispensable and it must come down within 372. We saw sand sculptures _____ the beach. a week. a. in b. on c.at d. up a. in b. of c. from d. with 373. This container is full _____ water so I can’t 385. I know I have committed a blunder and I beg carry it for a long distance at one go. pardon _____ you for what I have done. a. with b. off c. of d. in a. in b. under c. of d. off 374. Freedom fighters laboured ______ the good of 386. Whether you accept it or not, you must be the poor enslaved masses. ashamed ___ this folly of yours. a. with b. to c. from d. for a. at b. of c. with d. from 375. You must be aware of the fact that men 387. The court absolved him ____ all the charges. ______ 25 years of age cannot take examination. a. off b. of c. with d. by a. under b. below c. Beneath d. underneath 388. I absolved him _____ his promise 376. He is exceptionally good _____ teaching Mathematics and English as well. a. from b. towards c. with d. by 15 389. He was acquitted _____all the charges levelled 404. Lady Sri Ram college is affiliated ____ the against him. Delhi University. a. for b. against c. of d. off a. off b. to c. at d. for 390. She accused me ___ stealing her handbag. 405. He did not attend ___ what his mother advised him. a. off b. of c. with d. by a. off b. to c. with d. for 391. I have no access ____ the Prime Minister. 406. I do not agree ___ you. a. off b. to c. with d. for a. off b. to c. with d. for 392. We decided to adhere _____ the rules of the team. 407. He agreed ____ all my views but his sister did not. a. off b. to c. with d. for a. by b. to c. with d. both b & c 393. Sheetal approved ____ my proposal in no time. 408. India is afflicted _____ extreme poverty. a. of b. to c. with d. for a. by b. to c. with d. for 394. The President has given assent ___ the Bill. 409. Always act ____ the advice of your elders. a. off b. to c. with d. for a. upon b. to c. with d. for 395. I am not acquainted _____ this girl. 410. You must adapt yourself ____ new situations to a. of b. to c. with d. for succeed in life. 396. He is addicted ____ alcohol. a. by b. to c. with d. for a. towards b. to c. in d. for 411. I am accustomed ___ eating fruits. 397. I am assured _____ his help in need. a. by b. to c. with d. for a. of b. to c. with d. for 412. I am aware ____ this fact. 398. Shivani availed herself ___ this opportunity and a. by b. to c. with d. of got success. 413. Beware ___ wild dogs lest you should be bitten. a. of b. in c. with d. for a. by b. to c. of d. for 399. Keep aloof ____ bad people. 414. His son is blind ____ right eye and needs major a. off b. in c. from d. for surgery. 400. You should abide _____ the rules laid down by a. of b. in c. with d. for the committee. 415. We should not be blind ___ the fault of our a. by b. to c. with d. for children. 401. Rohit was admitted _____ the school on merit. a. by b. to c. with d. for a. in b. to c. into d. for 416. Your speech has no bearing ____ the subject 402. You will have to answer ___ your misdeeds. we are discussing. a. off b. to c. with d. for a. on b. to c. with d. for 403. You should account ____ your absence from 417. I believe ____ him because he is honest. the office. a. by b. in c. with d. for a. by b. to c. with d. for 16 418. He compensated me _____ the damage to my 432. Every Indian should contribute ___ the success scooter. of Indian economy. a. by b. to c. with d. for a. to b. of c. on d. for 419. He is cured ____ illness after long treatment. 433. He complained ___ the Principal against me. a. by b. of c. with d. for a. by b. of c. to d. for 420. There is no cure _____ AIDS yet. 434. The teacher complained ____ his rude behaviour. a. by b. of c. with d. for a. by b. of c. on d. for 421. He will compete with me ___ the first position in the college. 435. He has committed himself ____ the service of the society. a. by b. of c. with d. for a. by b. to c. on d. for 422. I conform ___ the rules of the committee. 436. The house consists ___ four rooms. a. by b. to c. with d. for a. by b. of c. on d. for 423. The child was clinging ____ her mother. 437. The teacher dwelt ___ the need of discipline. a. by b. of c. with d. to a. by b. of c. on d. for 424. You must comply ____ the rules laid down by the committee. 438. He died ___ Malaria after a few days’ illness. a. by b. of c. with d. for a. by b. of c. from d. for 425. The accused was condemned _____ death. 439. He died ____ over work because hard work had affected his health adversely. a. to b. of c. with d. for a. from b. of c. on d. for 426. Sahil congratulated his friend ___ his success. 440. I differ ____ you on the views of life. a. by b. on c. with d. for a. by b. of c. with d. for 427. My sister is always confident ____ her success. 441. She differs ____ me both in habits and looks. a. by b. of c. with d. for a. from b. with c. on d. for 428. You should never count ___ unreliable persons. 442. My friend deals _____ cloth. a. by b. of c. on d. for a. in b. with c. on d. for 429. Charge ___ murder was framed against him. 443. You must learn how to deal _____ customers. a. by b. of c. on d. for a. by b. with c. on d. for 430. He was charged ____ the murder of his 444. You can’t dispense ___ the use of fan in neighbour. summer. a. by b. with c. on d. for a. by b. with c. on d. for 431. My advocate can’t cope ____ heavy court work. 445. I shall dispose ____ my old furniture and buy new one. a. by b. of c. with d. for a. by b. of c. off d. for 17 446. Being spiritual he is disgusted _____ material a. at b. from c. of d. to things of life. 460. I heard ____ this event in Mumbai and rushed a. by b. with c. on d. for back to Delhi. 447. Everyone felt disgusted ___ his jokes. a. at b. with c. of d. to a. by b. with c. on d. at 461. You can’t infer anything _____ his statement. 448. He has decided to embark ___ new business a. at b. with c. from d. to undertaking. 462. Wise persons have insight ___ the reality of life. a. by b. with c. on d. for a. at b. with c. into d. to 449. India and America entered ___ various 463. Sara is wanting ____ common sense. agreements. a. over b. upon c. for d. in a. into b. in c. on d. for 464. Hindus believe in many rituals to ward the evils 450. My brother has decided to enter ___ expansion ____. programme of his business. a. over b. upon c. for d. off a. upon b. with c. in d. for 465. Sheetal yearned _____ the return to her own 451. I need not enlarge ____ the problem and waste home. your time. a. over b. upon c. for d. to a. by b. with c. on d. for 466. The police are inquiring _____ the case. 452. His wife is endowed ____ both charms and talents. a. at b. with c. of d. into a. by b. with c. on d. for 467. Don’t interfere ____ my private affairs. 453. The children were fascinated ____ all the toys a. at b. in c. of d. to in the shop windows. 468. Refrain from interfering ____ the course of a. by b. with c. on d. for justice. 454. I was fascinated ____ her because of her a. at b. with c. of d. to admirable manners. 469. He intruded ___ the room but was turned out. a. by b. with c. on d. for a. at b. with c. into d. to 455. Carnivorous animals feed ____ flesh. 470. Your remarks are really worthy ___ note. a. by b. with c. on d. for a. over b. upon c. for d. of 456. He is fond _____ classical music. 471. Don’t intrude ___ the privacy of anyone. a. by b. with c. of d. for a. on b. with c. of d. to 457. For lack ____ money he could not continue study further. 472. Don’t jump ___ conclusion without giving due consideration to the facts. a. of b. with c. on d. for a. at b. to c. of d. to 458. Katrina is good _____ dancing. 473. Mr Rohit is well known ___ his benevolence. a. at b. with c. of d. to a. at b. with c. for d. to 459. I have not heard ___ him for a long time. 18 474. He lives entirely ___ vegetables these days. 489. The enemy was overwhelmed ___ our army. a. on b. with c. for d. to a. at b. with c. by d. for 475. I have to live ___ the labour of my own hands. 490. Thickly populated areas are prone _____ riots and diseases. a. at b. with c. for d. by a. at b. with c. for d. to 476. You should listen ___ my advice. 491. They prevailed _____ all odds in life. a. at b. with c. for d. to a. at b. with c. upon d. against 477. I hold you liable ___ the murder. 492. I have prevailed ____ him to come to attend the a. at b. with c. for d. to function. 478. He is liable ___ imprisonment and fine. a. at b. with c. for d. on a. at b. with c. for d. to 493. He presided ____ the meeting in the absence 479. Never laugh ____ the old persons. of the Chairman. a. at b. with c. for d. to a. upon b. with c. for d. over 480. Even educated persons were lacking ____ 494. He is popular ___ the students of the class. table manner. a. at b. with c. for d. to a. at b. with c. in d. to 495. They partook ____ our food and were satisfied. 481. She has great liking ____ children. a. at b. with c. of d. for a. at b. with c. for d. to 496. The rich prey ___ the poor 482. He warned the nation ____ financial crisis. a. at b. on c. for d. to a. over b. of c. for d. to 497. He repented ______ the misdeeds of his youth. 483. There is likeness _____ the Chinese and a. at b. of c. off d. to Koreans. 498. He has not yet been reconciled ____ his wife. a. at b. with c. between d. for a. at b. with c. for d. to 484. There is always a limit ___ friendship. 499. You can safely reckon _____ the books for a. at b. with c. for d. to advice. 485. He has been neglectful ____ his business. a. upon b. with c. for d. to a. at b. to c. for d. of 500. All his friends smiled mockingly ____ his failure. 486. Don’t be negligent _____ your duty. a. at b. with c. for d. to a. at b. in c. for d. to 501. At last fate smiled ___ him and he was 487. Oblivious ____ danger, they kept on marching successful. ahead. a. at b. with c. for d. on a. of b. with c. for d. to 502. I shall speak _____ you to the commander. 488. Her mother was overwhelmed ____ love for his a. at b. with c. for d. to son. 503. There is no scenic spot here to speak ____. a. at b. with c. for d. to a. at b. with c. for d. of 19 504. He started his journey_____ Mumbai though he a. over b. upon c. of d. to did not have enough money. 519. Don’t get vexed ____ me. a. at b. on c. for d. to a. over b. upon c. with d. to 505. It is futile to strive _____ permanent joy in life. 520. He tided ______ all the difficulties with a. at b. with c. for d. to determination. 506. Don’t strive ____ the rich and the powerful. a. Of b. away c. for d. over a. at b. with c. for d. to 521. The child responded to his mother's demands ______ throwing a tantrum. 507. He would never side _____ those who are unjust. a. with b. by c. From d. to a. at b. with c. for d. to 522. I think she spent the entire afternoon ______ the phone. 508. Communal speeches will spark ____ riots in the town. a. on b. in c. at d. with a. at b. with c. off d. to 523. I will wait ______ 6:30, but then I'm going home. 509. Think ___ a plan and let me know tomorrow. a. from b. at c. till d. in a. at b. with c. for d. of 524. My fingers were injured so my sister had to 510. I will think ____ your case after sometime. write the note _____ me. a. at b. upon c. for d. to a. for b. with c. to d. upon 511. Her remarks are tantamount _____ insult. 525. What are the main ingredients ______ this a. over b. upon c. for d. to mixture? 512. Do not trespass ____ government land. a. about b. to c. Of d. with a. over b. upon c. for d. on 526. My best friend, John, is named ______ his great-grandfather. 513. Sohan was punished for trespassing ______ rules of the road. a. after b. to c. about d. by a. over b. upon c. against d. to 527. Grandpa stayed up ______ two in the morning. 514. I am vexed ____ my sister’s absence. a. since b. for c. until d. between a. over b. upon c. for d. at 528. My parents have been married ______ forty- nine years. 515. At last he triumphed ____ his difficulties. a. since b. for c. until d.to a. over b. upon c. for d. to 529. He usually travels to Philadelphia _______ 516. Globalisation has ushered ____ an era of train. market economy. a. by b. at c. with d.in a. over b. upon c. for d. in 530. You frequently see this kind of violence ____ 517. She is versed _____ the art of cooking. television. a. in b. upon c. for d. to a. with b. in c. on d. from 518. Though rich, Rohit is not vain _____ her health. 20 531. I was visiting my best friend _____ the hospital. 545. He exulted _______ his rival's failure. a. of b. at c. In d. on A. at B. over C. On D. from 532. The professor _______ South Africa amazed 546. I felicitated him _______ his success. the American students with her stories. A. on B. at C. Of D. for a. from b. of c. In d. at 547. The moon emerged _______ the clouds. 533. I'll see you ____ Monday when I get there. A. on B. at C. From D. in a. in b. by c. At d. from 548. Naeem is fond _______ playing tennis. 534. It's been snowing ________ Christmas A. of B. in C. For D. in morning. 549. He imparts every secret _______ me. a. since b. for c. Until d. from A. for B. with C. To D. in 535. I'd rather be single ________ in a bad relationship. 550. His house is furnished ______ modern articles. A. besides B. instead C. than d. but A. with B. on C. From D. for 536. Using your cell phone while driving is 551. The branch of tree is laden ______ bunches. ___________ the law. A. of B. with C. In D. off A. against B. beyond C. Despite D. besides 552. He was knocked _______ in the final round. 537. I have no experience, so I'm _____ a disadvantage when it comes to this job interview. A. at B. in C. Out D. down A. at B. in C. With D. on 553. Hard work is the key _______ success. 538. My grandparents lived in that same house A. of B. to C. In D. for _____ ages. 554. You are liable _______ your brother's debts. A. for B. over C. Since D. till A. for B. of C. With D. to 539. He's Italian? For some reason I was _______ 555. He persisted _______ going abroad. the impression that he was Spanish. A. in B. at C. Of D. on A. in B. under C. With D. on 556. The boss raged _______ her for nothing. 540. We've put a lot of effort ______ this project. A. at B. on C. Of D. with A. inside B. into C. Within D.in 557. She is recovering _______ fever. 541. We drove ________ the coastline of California. A. from B. of C. For D. beyond A. along B. onto C. Through D. over 558. We may play football. It depends................ the 542. Everyone __________ Joanna agreed with me. weather. A. against B. except C. Without D. beyond A. on B. of C. From D. in 543. The scientist made an amazing discovery 559. We want to see a big increase.................. _____ accident. productivity. A. by B. on C. Through d. in A. of B. in C. With D. for 544. 5Shakira is engaged _______ her work. 560. His wife is suffering................. hepatitis. A. in B. with C. At D. for A. of B. with C. From D. in 21 561. I hate the thought............. going back to work. A. On B. In C. At D. with A. to B. of C. For D. at 576. He poured the tea ___ the mug. 562. You remind me............. a boy I was at school. A. In B. Into C. On d. inside A. of B. Off C. for D. at 577. The officer presided ____ the meeting. 563. I am pleased........................... my exam A. With B. In C. On d. over results. 578. The doctor cured her _____ cancer. A. with B. for C. By D. in A. In B. for C. from D. of 564. The noise from upstairs prevented me 579. Raj is ______ the bus stop.................. A. In B. On C. At D. towards A. to sleep B. from sleeping 580. Tania was deprived_____ the property after her C. from sleep D. sleeping father’s death. 565. She insisted........................... paying for the A. from B. off C. of D. for drinks. 581. He is indebted ______his friend _____a large A. to B. for C. On D. in sum. 566. This material is different ___ that.