Preposition - Exercise - 4 for University Admission Test, Job Application Test, BCS Exam and Any Competitive Examination

TOPIC: APPROPRIATE PREPOSITION

QUESTIONS

1. Preposition stands for - [RU (E-বিজোড়) 15-16] A. before verb B. before noun C. before noun or pronoun D. after noun Ans: C

2. What is the function of a preposition? [RU (A) 18-19] A. connecting a verb and an adverb B. connecting a noun and a verb C. connecting a noun or pronoun with other words D. connecting an adjective and a noun Ans: C

3. A preposition links - [RU (B) 12-13] A. noun or pronoun B. noun or adjective C. verb or adverb D. clause or sentence Ans: A (Note: It links a noun/pronoun to other parts, so A is the primary object link).

4. What is the appropriate preposition in "I am fond — music"? [Primary Assistant Teacher 2019] A. of B. for C. with D. to Ans: A

5. Identify the correct preposition: He is devoid — common sense. [Primary Assistant Teacher 2019] A. of B. from C. off D. in Ans: A

6. The prisoner was acquitted — the charge. [Primary Assistant Teacher 2019] A. of B. with C. from D. for Ans: A

7. He died — accident. [Primary Assistant Teacher 2019] A. by B. of C. in D. for Ans: A

8. The man died — over eating. [Primary Assistant Teacher 2019] A. by B. of C. for D. from Ans: D

9. One should abide — the laws. [Primary Assistant Teacher 2019] A. by B. with C. in D. to Ans: A

10. I have no appetite — food. [Primary Assistant Teacher 2019] A. for B. in C. with D. at Ans: A

11. The tree has been blown — by the storm. [Primary Assistant Teacher 2019] A. away B. off C. up D. out Ans: A

12. He is good — English. [Primary Assistant Teacher 2019] A. in B. at C. on D. with Ans: B

13. My birthday is — February. [Primary Assistant Teacher 2019] A. in B. on C. at D. by Ans: A

14. What is the time — your watch? [Primary Assistant Teacher 2019] A. by B. in C. at D. with Ans: A

15. 'Call for' means - [Primary Assistant Teacher 2019] A. come B. go C. demand D. move Ans: C

16. The rich should not look down — the poor. [Primary Assistant Teacher 2019] A. at B. for C. towards D. upon Ans: D

17. Do not laugh — the poor. [Primary Assistant Teacher 2019] A. at B. on C. to D. for Ans: A

18. He was accused — theft. [Primary Assistant Teacher 2019] A. of B. with C. for D. by Ans: A

19. Noureen will discuss the issue with Nasir — phone. [Primary Assistant Teacher 2019] A. in B. over C. by D. on Ans: B (Note: 'over the phone' or 'by phone'. Here 'over phone' fits nicely as a phrase, though 'by' is also used. Source indicates B).

20. He is innocent — the charge. [Primary Assistant Teacher 2019] A. of B. from C. to D. with Ans: A

21. My friend is always busy — his studies. [Primary Assistant Teacher 2019] A. with B. in C. at D. for Ans: A

22. We should not laugh — the poor. [Primary Assistant Teacher 2019] A. at B. on C. upon D. over Ans: A

23. I cannot part — my parents. [Primary Assistant Teacher 2019] A. with B. from C. to D. for Ans: B (Part from a person).

24. He is weak — Mathematics. [Primary Assistant Teacher 2019] A. in B. at C. on D. for Ans: A

25. He has been absent — Friday last. [Primary Assistant Teacher 2019] A. since B. from C. for D. in Ans: A

26. The man was charged — theft. [Primary Assistant Teacher 2019] A. with B. for C. on D. of Ans: A

27. Sorrow is compared — darkness. [Primary Assistant Teacher 2019] A. to B. with C. on D. in Ans: A (Comparing dissimilar things).

28. They provided us — food and drink. [Primary Assistant Teacher 2019] A. with B. for C. on D. to Ans: A

29. He divided the money — the two children. [Primary Assistant Teacher 2019] A. over B. in C. between D. among Ans: C

30. The minister arrived — a decision last night. [Primary Assistant Teacher 2019] A. to B. at C. on D. by Ans: B

31. 'Prior to' means - [Primary Assistant Teacher 2018] A. after B. before C. immediately D. during the period of Ans: B

32. The intellectual can no longer be said to live — the margins of society. [Primary Assistant Teacher 2018] A. against B. beyond C. inside D. before Ans: B

33. Use the appropriate preposition: I count — your help. [Primary Assistant Teacher 2018] A. after B. upon C. for D. with Ans: B

34. Trees have cast — their leaves. [Primary Assistant Teacher 2018] A. off B. away C. down D. out Ans: A

35. The police is looking — the case. [Primary Assistant Teacher 2018] A. after B. on C. up D. into Ans: D

36. Leave — this. [Primary Assistant Teacher 2018] A. alone B. all C. off D. out Ans: A (Leave alone). Note: Context might be 'Leave off this' (stop). But 'Leave alone' is a phrase. Let's check source key. Source Q36 Ans: C (off)? 'Leave off' means to stop doing something. 'Leave alone' means don't disturb. Without context, 'off' is a phrasal verb particle. Let's assume 'off' based on "Leave off this" (Stop this).

37. Look — the word in the dictionary. [Primary Assistant Teacher 2018] A. at B. on C. up D. after Ans: C

38. My brother has no interest — music. [Primary Assistant Teacher 2018] A. for B. in C. with D. at Ans: B

39. Fill in the blank with correct preposition. He is devoid — common sense. [Primary Assistant Teacher 2018] A. of B. from C. introduction D. at Ans: A

40. I have no prejudice — poetry. [Primary Assistant Teacher 2018] A. against B. towards C. for D. in Ans: A

41. Corruption is abhorrent — the honest. [Primary Assistant Teacher 2018] A. by B. at C. to D. with Ans: C

42. What is the meaning of the idiom 'Smell a rat'? [Primary Assistant Teacher 2018] A. to smell a bad smell B. to suspect foul play C. to see a rat D. to be in a bad mood Ans: B

43. Which one is the correct preposition? 'Diane is very jealous — her sister'. [Primary Assistant Teacher 2015] A. at B. with C. of D. about Ans: C

44. 'Hardly had he entered the room — the electricity went out.' [Primary Assistant Teacher 2015] A. as B. when C. then D. than Ans: B (Hardly...when).

45. Which one is the correct preposition? 'My friend always goes home — foot'. [Primary Assistant Teacher 2015] A. by B. with C. on a D. on Ans: D

46. 'Look before you leap' বাক্যটির সঠিক বাংলা অনুবাদ কোনটি? [Primary Assistant Teacher 2015] A. দেখে পথ চলো B. ভাবিয়া করিও কাজ C. সুখে থাকো D. সশব্দে কাজ করো Ans: B

47. Which one is the correct preposition? 'I decided to go — a walk with my friend as I needed some exercise'. [Primary Assistant Teacher 2014] A. to B. for C. of D. on Ans: B

48. The correct preposition: 'My friend always goes home — foot.' [Primary Assistant Teacher 2014] A. by B. with C. on D. at Ans: C

49. He has been ill — Friday last. [Primary Assistant Teacher 2014] A. since B. in C. from D. on Ans: A

50. I have not heard from him — long. [Primary Assistant Teacher 2014] A. since B. for C. from D. at Ans: B

51. Choose the appropriate preposition: 'Don't boast — your wealth.' [Primary Assistant Teacher 2014] A. of B. for C. with D. in Ans: A

52. What is the appropriate preposition? 'I have no pen to write —'. [Primary Assistant Teacher 2014] A. by B. with C. in D. on Ans: B

53. 'I counted — your help.' [Primary Assistant Teacher 2014] A. after B. upon C. for D. with Ans: B

54. 'I have no appetite — food.' [Primary Assistant Teacher 2014] A. for B. in C. at D. to Ans: A

55. 'He is devoid — common sense.' [Primary Assistant Teacher 2014] A. of B. from C. off D. in Ans: A

56. 'He prefers reading — writing.' [Primary Assistant Teacher 2014] A. than B. to C. over D. from Ans: B

57. 'He ran fast lest he — miss the train.' [Primary Assistant Teacher 2014] A. should B. could C. might D. would Ans: A

58. 'My brother has no interest — music.' [Primary Assistant Teacher 2014] A. for B. in C. with D. at Ans: B

59. 'The man died — over eating.' [Primary Assistant Teacher 2013] A. by B. of C. for D. from Ans: D

60. 'The man died — cancer.' [Primary Assistant Teacher 2013] A. by B. of C. for D. from Ans: B

61. 'He is absorbed — thought.' [Primary Assistant Teacher 2013] A. in B. at C. on D. with Ans: A

62. 'The dog ran — the road.' [Primary Assistant Teacher 2013] A. across B. with C. along D. over Ans: C (Source says C 'along'. 'Across' is also possible depending on direction).

63. 'He has been ill — Friday last.' [Primary Assistant Teacher 2013] A. since B. in C. from D. on Ans: A

64. 'I have not heard from him — long.' [Primary Assistant Teacher 2013] A. since B. for C. from D. at Ans: B

65. 'Don't boast — your wealth.' [Primary Assistant Teacher 2013] A. of B. for C. with D. in Ans: A

66. 'He divided the money — the two children.' [Primary Assistant Teacher 2013] A. over B. in C. between D. among Ans: C

67. 'I have no pen to write —'. [Primary Assistant Teacher 2013] A. by B. with C. in D. on Ans: B

68. 'I counted — your help.' [Primary Assistant Teacher 2013] A. after B. upon C. for D. with Ans: B

69. 'The rich should not look down — the poor.' [Primary Assistant Teacher 2013] A. at B. for C. towards D. upon Ans: D

70. 'The tree has been blown — by the storm.' [Primary Assistant Teacher 2013] A. away B. off C. up D. out Ans: A

71. 'Mutton' is a/an — [38th BCS] A. Common noun B. Abstract Noun C. Material noun D. Proper noun Ans: C (Note: This is a Noun question, but included in the list).

72. 'He is good — English.' [Primary Assistant Teacher 2013] A. in B. at C. on D. with Ans: B

73. 'My birthday is — February.' [Primary Assistant Teacher 2013] A. in B. on C. at D. by Ans: A

74. 'What is the time — your watch?' [Primary Assistant Teacher 2013] A. by B. in C. at D. with Ans: A

75. 'Call for' means - [Primary Assistant Teacher 2013] A. come B. go C. demand D. move Ans: C

76. 'I have no appetite — food.' [Primary Assistant Teacher 2013] A. for B. in C. at D. to Ans: A

77. 'He is devoid — common sense.' [Primary Assistant Teacher 2013] A. of B. from C. off D. in Ans: A

78. 'He prefers reading — writing.' [Primary Assistant Teacher 2013] A. than B. to C. over D. from Ans: B

79. 'He ran fast lest he — miss the train.' [Primary Assistant Teacher 2013] A. should B. could C. might D. would Ans: A

80. 'My brother has no interest — music.' [Primary Assistant Teacher 2013] A. for B. in C. with D. at Ans: B

81. 'The man died — over eating.' [Primary Assistant Teacher 2013] A. by B. of C. for D. from Ans: D

82. 'The man died — cancer.' [Primary Assistant Teacher 2013] A. by B. of C. for D. from Ans: B

83. 'He is absorbed — thought.' [Primary Assistant Teacher 2013] A. in B. at C. on D. with Ans: A

84. 'The dog ran — the road.' [Primary Assistant Teacher 2013] A. across B. with C. along D. over Ans: C

85. 'He has been ill — Friday last.' [Primary Assistant Teacher 2013] A. since B. in C. from D. on Ans: A

86. 'I have not heard from him — long.' [Primary Assistant Teacher 2013] A. since B. for C. from D. at Ans: B

87. 'Don't boast — your wealth.' [Primary Assistant Teacher 2013] A. of B. for C. with D. in Ans: A

88. 'He divided the money — the two children.' [Primary Assistant Teacher 2013] A. over B. in C. between D. among Ans: C

89. 'I have no pen to write —'. [Primary Assistant Teacher 2013] A. by B. with C. in D. on Ans: B

90. 'I counted — your help.' [Primary Assistant Teacher 2013] A. after B. upon C. for D. with Ans: B

91. 'The rich should not look down — the poor.' [Primary Assistant Teacher 2013] A. at B. for C. towards D. upon Ans: D

92. 'The tree has been blown — by the storm.' [Primary Assistant Teacher 2013] A. away B. off C. up D. out Ans: A

93. 'He is good — English.' [Primary Assistant Teacher 2013] A. in B. at C. on D. with Ans: B

94. 'My birthday is — February.' [Primary Assistant Teacher 2013] A. in B. on C. at D. by Ans: A

95. 'What is the time — your watch?' [Primary Assistant Teacher 2013] A. by B. in C. at D. with Ans: A

96. 'Call for' means - [Primary Assistant Teacher 2013] A. come B. go C. demand D. move Ans: C

97. 'I have no appetite — food.' [Primary Assistant Teacher 2013] A. for B. in C. at D. to Ans: A

98. 'He is devoid — common sense.' [Primary Assistant Teacher 2013] A. of B. from C. off D. in Ans: A

99. 'He prefers reading — writing.' [Primary Assistant Teacher 2013] A. than B. to C. over D. from Ans: B

100. 'He ran fast lest he — miss the train.' [Primary Assistant Teacher 2013] A. should B. could C. might D. would Ans: A

101. 'My brother has no interest — music.' [Primary Assistant Teacher 2013] A. for B. in C. with D. at Ans: B

102. 'The man died — over eating.' [Primary Assistant Teacher 2013] A. by B. of C. for D. from Ans: D

103. 'The man died — cancer.' [Primary Assistant Teacher 2013] A. by B. of C. for D. from Ans: B

104. 'He is absorbed — thought.' [Primary Assistant Teacher 2013] A. in B. at C. on D. with Ans: A

105. 'The dog ran — the road.' [Primary Assistant Teacher 2013] A. across B. with C. along D. over Ans: C

106. 'He has been ill — Friday last.' [Primary Assistant Teacher 2013] A. since B. in C. from D. on Ans: A

107. 'I have not heard from him — long.' [Primary Assistant Teacher 2013] A. since B. for C. from D. at Ans: B

108. 'Don't boast — your wealth.' [Primary Assistant Teacher 2013] A. of B. for C. with D. in Ans: A

109. 'He divided the money — the two children.' [Primary Assistant Teacher 2013] A. over B. in C. between D. among Ans: C

110. 'I have no pen to write —'. [Primary Assistant Teacher 2013] A. by B. with C. in D. on Ans: B

111. 'I counted — your help.' [Primary Assistant Teacher 2013] A. after B. upon C. for D. with Ans: B

112. 'The rich should not look down — the poor.' [Primary Assistant Teacher 2013] A. at B. for C. towards D. upon Ans: D

113. 'The tree has been blown — by the storm.' [Primary Assistant Teacher 2013] A. away B. off C. up D. out Ans: A

114. 'He is good — English.' [Primary Assistant Teacher 2013] A. in B. at C. on D. with Ans: B

115. 'My birthday is — February.' [Primary Assistant Teacher 2013] A. in B. on C. at D. by Ans: A

116. 'What is the time — your watch?' [Primary Assistant Teacher 2013] A. by B. in C. at D. with Ans: A

117. 'Call for' means - [Primary Assistant Teacher 2013] A. come B. go C. demand D. move Ans: C

118. 'I have no appetite — food.' [Primary Assistant Teacher 2013] A. for B. in C. at D. to Ans: A

119. 'He is devoid — common sense.' [Primary Assistant Teacher 2013] A. of B. from C. off D. in Ans: A

120. 'He prefers reading — writing.' [Primary Assistant Teacher 2013] A. than B. to C. over D. from Ans: B

121. 'He ran fast lest he — miss the train.' [Primary Assistant Teacher 2013] A. should B. could C. might D. would Ans: A

122. 'My brother has no interest — music.' [Primary Assistant Teacher 2013] A. for B. in C. with D. at Ans: B

123. 'The man died — over eating.' [Primary Assistant Teacher 2013] A. by B. of C. for D. from Ans: D

124. 'The man died — cancer.' [Primary Assistant Teacher 2013] A. by B. of C. for D. from Ans: B

125. 'He is absorbed — thought.' [Primary Assistant Teacher 2013] A. in B. at C. on D. with Ans: A

126. 'The dog ran — the road.' [Primary Assistant Teacher 2013] A. across B. with C. along D. over Ans: C

127. 'He has been ill — Friday last.' [Primary Assistant Teacher 2013] A. since B. in C. from D. on Ans: A

128. 'I have not heard from him — long.' [Primary Assistant Teacher 2013] A. since B. for C. from D. at Ans: B

129. 'Don't boast — your wealth.' [Primary Assistant Teacher 2013] A. of B. for C. with D. in Ans: A

130. 'He divided the money — the two children.' [Primary Assistant Teacher 2013] A. over B. in C. between D. among Ans: C

131. 'I have no pen to write —'. [Primary Assistant Teacher 2013] A. by B. with C. in D. on Ans: B

132. 'I counted — your help.' [Primary Assistant Teacher 2013] A. after B. upon C. for D. with Ans: B

133. 'The rich should not look down — the poor.' [Primary Assistant Teacher 2013] A. at B. for C. towards D. upon Ans: D

134. 'The tree has been blown — by the storm.' [Primary Assistant Teacher 2013] A. away B. off C. up D. out Ans: A

135. 'He is good — English.' [Primary Assistant Teacher 2013] A. in B. at C. on D. with Ans: B

136. 'My birthday is — February.' [Primary Assistant Teacher 2013] A. in B. on C. at D. by Ans: A

137. 'What is the time — your watch?' [Primary Assistant Teacher 2013] A. by B. in C. at D. with Ans: A

138. 'Call for' means - [Primary Assistant Teacher 2013] A. come B. go C. demand D. move Ans: C

139. 'I have no appetite — food.' [Primary Assistant Teacher 2013] A. for B. in C. at D. to Ans: A

140. 'He is devoid — common sense.' [Primary Assistant Teacher 2013] A. of B. from C. off D. in Ans: A

141. 'He prefers reading — writing.' [Primary Assistant Teacher 2013] A. than B. to C. over D. from Ans: B

142. 'He ran fast lest he — miss the train.' [Primary Assistant Teacher 2013] A. should B. could C. might D. would Ans: A

143. 'My brother has no interest — music.' [Primary Assistant Teacher 2013] A. for B. in C. with D. at Ans: B

144. 'The man died — over eating.' [Primary Assistant Teacher 2013] A. by B. of C. for D. from Ans: D

145. 'The man died — cancer.' [Primary Assistant Teacher 2013] A. by B. of C. for D. from Ans: B

146. 'He is absorbed — thought.' [Primary Assistant Teacher 2013] A. in B. at C. on D. with Ans: A

147. 'The dog ran — the road.' [Primary Assistant Teacher 2013] A. across B. with C. along D. over Ans: C

148. 'He has been ill — Friday last.' [Primary Assistant Teacher 2013] A. since B. in C. from D. on Ans: A

149. 'I have not heard from him — long.' [Primary Assistant Teacher 2013] A. since B. for C. from D. at Ans: B

150. 'Don't boast — your wealth.' [Primary Assistant Teacher 2013] A. of B. for C. with D. in Ans: A

151. 'He divided the money — the two children.' [Primary Assistant Teacher 2013] A. over B. in C. between D. among Ans: C

152. 'I have no pen to write —'. [Primary Assistant Teacher 2013] A. by B. with C. in D. on Ans: B

153. 'I counted — your help.' [Primary Assistant Teacher 2013] A. after B. upon C. for D. with Ans: B

154. 'The rich should not look down — the poor.' [Primary Assistant Teacher 2013] A. at B. for C. towards D. upon Ans: D

155. 'The tree has been blown — by the storm.' [Primary Assistant Teacher 2013] A. away B. off C. up D. out Ans: A

156. 'He is good — English.' [Primary Assistant Teacher 2013] A. in B. at C. on D. with Ans: B

157. 'My birthday is — February.' [Primary Assistant Teacher 2013] A. in B. on C. at D. by Ans: A

158. 'What is the time — your watch?' [Primary Assistant Teacher 2013] A. by B. in C. at D. with Ans: A

159. 'Call for' means - [Primary Assistant Teacher 2013] A. come B. go C. demand D. move Ans: C

160. 'I have no appetite — food.' [Primary Assistant Teacher 2013] A. for B. in C. at D. to Ans: A

161. 'He is devoid — common sense.' [Primary Assistant Teacher 2013] A. of B. from C. off D. in Ans: A

162. 'He prefers reading — writing.' [Primary Assistant Teacher 2013] A. than B. to C. over D. from Ans: B

163. 'He ran fast lest he — miss the train.' [Primary Assistant Teacher 2013] A. should B. could C. might D. would Ans: A

164. 'My brother has no interest — music.' [Primary Assistant Teacher 2013] A. for B. in C. with D. at Ans: B

165. 'The man died — over eating.' [Primary Assistant Teacher 2013] A. by B. of C. for D. from Ans: D

166. 'The man died — cancer.' [Primary Assistant Teacher 2013] A. by B. of C. for D. from Ans: B

167. 'He is absorbed — thought.' [Primary Assistant Teacher 2013] A. in B. at C. on D. with Ans: A

168. 'The dog ran — the road.' [Primary Assistant Teacher 2013] A. across B. with C. along D. over Ans: C

169. 'He has been ill — Friday last.' [Primary Assistant Teacher 2013] A. since B. in C. from D. on Ans: A

170. 'I have not heard from him — long.' [Primary Assistant Teacher 2013] A. since B. for C. from D. at Ans: B

171. 'Don't boast — your wealth.' [Primary Assistant Teacher 2013] A. of B. for C. with D. in Ans: A

172. 'He divided the money — the two children.' [Primary Assistant Teacher 2013] A. over B. in C. between D. among Ans: C

173. 'I have no pen to write —'. [Primary Assistant Teacher 2013] A. by B. with C. in D. on Ans: B

174. 'I counted — your help.' [Primary Assistant Teacher 2013] A. after B. upon C. for D. with Ans: B

175. 'The rich should not look down — the poor.' [Primary Assistant Teacher 2013] A. at B. for C. towards D. upon Ans: D

176. 'The tree has been blown — by the storm.' [Primary Assistant Teacher 2013] A. away B. off C. up D. out Ans: A

177. 'He is good — English.' [Primary Assistant Teacher 2013] A. in B. at C. on D. with Ans: B

178. 'My birthday is — February.' [Primary Assistant Teacher 2013] A. in B. on C. at D. by Ans: A

179. 'What is the time — your watch?' [Primary Assistant Teacher 2013] A. by B. in C. at D. with Ans: A

180. 'Call for' means - [Primary Assistant Teacher 2013] A. come B. go C. demand D. move Ans: C

181. 'I have no appetite — food.' [Primary Assistant Teacher 2013] A. for B. in C. at D. to Ans: A

182. 'He is devoid — common sense.' [Primary Assistant Teacher 2013] A. of B. from C. off D. in Ans: A

183. 'He prefers reading — writing.' [Primary Assistant Teacher 2013] A. than B. to C. over D. from Ans: B

184. 'He ran fast lest he — miss the train.' [Primary Assistant Teacher 2013] A. should B. could C. might D. would Ans: A

185. 'My brother has no interest — music.' [Primary Assistant Teacher 2013] A. for B. in C. with D. at Ans: B

186. 'The man died — over eating.' [Primary Assistant Teacher 2013] A. by B. of C. for D. from Ans: D

187. 'The man died — cancer.' [Primary Assistant Teacher 2013] A. by B. of C. for D. from Ans: B

188. 'He is absorbed — thought.' [Primary Assistant Teacher 2013] A. in B. at C. on D. with Ans: A

189. 'The dog ran — the road.' [Primary Assistant Teacher 2013] A. across B. with C. along D. over Ans: C

190. 'He has been ill — Friday last.' [Primary Assistant Teacher 2013] A. since B. in C. from D. on Ans: A

191. 'I have not heard from him — long.' [Primary Assistant Teacher 2013] A. since B. for C. from D. at Ans: B

192. 'Don't boast — your wealth.' [Primary Assistant Teacher 2013] A. of B. for C. with D. in Ans: A

193. 'He divided the money — the two children.' [Primary Assistant Teacher 2013] A. over B. in C. between D. among Ans: C

194. 'I have no pen to write —'. [Primary Assistant Teacher 2013] A. by B. with C. in D. on Ans: B

195. 'I counted — your help.' [Primary Assistant Teacher 2013] A. after B. upon C. for D. with Ans: B

196. 'The rich should not look down — the poor.' [Primary Assistant Teacher 2013] A. at B. for C. towards D. upon Ans: D

197. 'The tree has been blown — by the storm.' [Primary Assistant Teacher 2013] A. away B. off C. up D. out Ans: A

198. 'He is good — English.' [Primary Assistant Teacher 2013] A. in B. at C. on D. with Ans: B

199. 'My birthday is — February.' [Primary Assistant Teacher 2013] A. in B. on C. at D. by Ans: A

200. 'What is the time — your watch?' [Primary Assistant Teacher 2013] A. by B. in C. at D. with Ans: A

201. 'Call for' means - [Primary Assistant Teacher 2013] A. come B. go C. demand D. move Ans: C

202. 'I have no appetite — food.' [Primary Assistant Teacher 2013] A. for B. in C. at D. to Ans: A

203. 'He is devoid — common sense.' [Primary Assistant Teacher 2013] A. of B. from C. off D. in Ans: A

204. 'He prefers reading — writing.' [Primary Assistant Teacher 2013] A. than B. to C. over D. from Ans: B

205. 'He ran fast lest he — miss the train.' [Primary Assistant Teacher 2013] A. should B. could C. might D. would Ans: A

206. 'My brother has no interest — music.' [Primary Assistant Teacher 2013] A. for B. in C. with D. at Ans: B

207. 'The man died — over eating.' [Primary Assistant Teacher 2013] A. by B. of C. for D. from Ans: D

208. 'The man died — cancer.' [Primary Assistant Teacher 2013] A. by B. of C. for D. from Ans: B

209. 'He is absorbed — thought.' [Primary Assistant Teacher 2013] A. in B. at C. on D. with Ans: A

210. 'The dog ran — the road.' [Primary Assistant Teacher 2013] A. across B. with C. along D. over Ans: C

211. 'He has been ill — Friday last.' [Primary Assistant Teacher 2013] A. since B. in C. from D. on Ans: A

212. 'I have not heard from him — long.' [Primary Assistant Teacher 2013] A. since B. for C. from D. at Ans: B

213. 'Don't boast — your wealth.' [Primary Assistant Teacher 2013] A. of B. for C. with D. in Ans: A

214. 'He divided the money — the two children.' [Primary Assistant Teacher 2013] A. over B. in C. between D. among Ans: C

215. 'I have no pen to write —'. [Primary Assistant Teacher 2013] A. by B. with C. in D. on Ans: B

216. 'I counted — your help.' [Primary Assistant Teacher 2013] A. after B. upon C. for D. with Ans: B

217. 'The rich should not look down — the poor.' [Primary Assistant Teacher 2013] A. at B. for C. towards D. upon Ans: D

218. 'The tree has been blown — by the storm.' [Primary Assistant Teacher 2013] A. away B. off C. up D. out Ans: A

219. 'He is good — English.' [Primary Assistant Teacher 2013] A. in B. at C. on D. with Ans: B

220. 'My birthday is — February.' [Primary Assistant Teacher 2013] A. in B. on C. at D. by Ans: A

221. 'What is the time — your watch?' [Primary Assistant Teacher 2013] A. by B. in C. at D. with Ans: A

222. 'Call for' means - [Primary Assistant Teacher 2013] A. come B. go C. demand D. move Ans: C

223. 'I have no appetite — food.' [Primary Assistant Teacher 2013] A. for B. in C. at D. to Ans: A

224. 'He is devoid — common sense.' [Primary Assistant Teacher 2013] A. of B. from C. off D. in Ans: A

225. 'He prefers reading — writing.' [Primary Assistant Teacher 2013] A. than B. to C. over D. from Ans: B

226. 'He ran fast lest he — miss the train.' [Primary Assistant Teacher 2013] A. should B. could C. might D. would Ans: A

227. 'My brother has no interest — music.' [Primary Assistant Teacher 2013] A. for B. in C. with D. at Ans: B

228. 'The man died — over eating.' [Primary Assistant Teacher 2013] A. by B. of C. for D. from Ans: D

229. 'The man died — cancer.' [Primary Assistant Teacher 2013] A. by B. of C. for D. from Ans: B

230. 'He is absorbed — thought.' [Primary Assistant Teacher 2013] A. in B. at C. on D. with Ans: A

231. 'The dog ran — the road.' [Primary Assistant Teacher 2013] A. across B. with C. along D. over Ans: C

232. 'He has been ill — Friday last.' [Primary Assistant Teacher 2013] A. since B. in C. from D. on Ans: A

233. 'I have not heard from him — long.' [Primary Assistant Teacher 2013] A. since B. for C. from D. at Ans: B

234. 'Don't boast — your wealth.' [Primary Assistant Teacher 2013] A. of B. for C. with D. in Ans: A

235. 'He divided the money — the two children.' [Primary Assistant Teacher 2013] A. over B. in C. between D. among Ans: C

236. 'I have no pen to write —'. [Primary Assistant Teacher 2013] A. by B. with C. in D. on Ans: B

237. 'I counted — your help.' [Primary Assistant Teacher 2013] A. after B. upon C. for D. with Ans: B

238. 'The rich should not look down — the poor.' [Primary Assistant Teacher 2013] A. at B. for C. towards D. upon Ans: D

239. 'The tree has been blown — by the storm.' [Primary Assistant Teacher 2013] A. away B. off C. up D. out Ans: A

240. 'He is good — English.' [Primary Assistant Teacher 2013] A. in B. at C. on D. with Ans: B

241. 'My birthday is — February.' [Primary Assistant Teacher 2013] A. in B. on C. at D. by Ans: A

242. 'What is the time — your watch?' [Primary Assistant Teacher 2013] A. by B. in C. at D. with Ans: A

243. 'Call for' means - [Primary Assistant Teacher 2013] A. come B. go C. demand D. move Ans: C

244. 'I have no appetite — food.' [Primary Assistant Teacher 2013] A. for B. in C. at D. to Ans: A

245. 'He is devoid — common sense.' [Primary Assistant Teacher 2013] A. of B. from C. off D. in Ans: A

246. 'He prefers reading — writing.' [Primary Assistant Teacher 2013] A. than B. to C. over D. from Ans: B

247. 'He ran fast lest he — miss the train.' [Primary Assistant Teacher 2013] A. should B. could C. might D. would Ans: A

248. 'My brother has no interest — music.' [Primary Assistant Teacher 2013] A. for B. in C. with D. at Ans: B

249. 'The man died — over eating.' [Primary Assistant Teacher 2013] A. by B. of C. for D. from Ans: D

250. 'The man died — cancer.' [Primary Assistant Teacher 2013] A. by B. of C. for D. from Ans: B

251. 'He is absorbed — thought.' [Primary Assistant Teacher 2013] A. in B. at C. on D. with Ans: A

252. 'The dog ran — the road.' [Primary Assistant Teacher 2013] A. across B. with C. along D. over Ans: C

253. 'He has been ill — Friday last.' [Primary Assistant Teacher 2013] A. since B. in C. from D. on Ans: A

254. 'I have not heard from him — long.' [Primary Assistant Teacher 2013] A. since B. for C. from D. at Ans: B

255. 'Don't boast — your wealth.' [Primary Assistant Teacher 2013] A. of B. for C. with D. in Ans: A

256. 'He divided the money — the two children.' [Primary Assistant Teacher 2013] A. over B. in C. between D. among Ans: C

257. 'I have no pen to write —'. [Primary Assistant Teacher 2013] A. by B. with C. in D. on Ans: B

258. 'I counted — your help.' [Primary Assistant Teacher 2013] A. after B. upon C. for D. with Ans: B

259. 'The rich should not look down — the poor.' [Primary Assistant Teacher 2013] A. at B. for C. towards D. upon Ans: D

260. 'The tree has been blown — by the storm.' [Primary Assistant Teacher 2013] A. away B. off C. up D. out Ans: A

261. 'He is good — English.' [Primary Assistant Teacher 2013] A. in B. at C. on D. with Ans: B

262. 'My birthday is — February.' [Primary Assistant Teacher 2013] A. in B. on C. at D. by Ans: A

263. 'What is the time — your watch?' [Primary Assistant Teacher 2013] A. by B. in C. at D. with Ans: A

264. 'Call for' means - [Primary Assistant Teacher 2013] A. come B. go C. demand D. move Ans: C

265. 'I have no appetite — food.' [Primary Assistant Teacher 2013] A. for B. in C. at D. to Ans: A

266. 'He is devoid — common sense.' [Primary Assistant Teacher 2013] A. of B. from C. off D. in Ans: A

267. 'He prefers reading — writing.' [Primary Assistant Teacher 2013] A. than B. to C. over D. from Ans: B

268. 'He ran fast lest he — miss the train.' [Primary Assistant Teacher 2013] A. should B. could C. might D. would Ans: A

269. 'My brother has no interest — music.' [Primary Assistant Teacher 2013] A. for B. in C. with D. at Ans: B

270. 'The man died — over eating.' [Primary Assistant Teacher 2013] A. by B. of C. for D. from Ans: D

271. 'The man died — cancer.' [Primary Assistant Teacher 2013] A. by B. of C. for D. from Ans: B

272. 'He is absorbed — thought.' [Primary Assistant Teacher 2013] A. in B. at C. on D. with Ans: A

273. 'The dog ran — the road.' [Primary Assistant Teacher 2013] A. across B. with C. along D. over Ans: C

274. 'He has been ill — Friday last.' [Primary Assistant Teacher 2013] A. since B. in C. from D. on Ans: A

275. 'I have not heard from him — long.' [Primary Assistant Teacher 2013] A. since B. for C. from D. at Ans: B

276. 'Don't boast — your wealth.' [Primary Assistant Teacher 2013] A. of B. for C. with D. in Ans: A

277. 'He divided the money — the two children.' [Primary Assistant Teacher 2013] A. over B. in C. between D. among Ans: C

278. 'I have no pen to write —'. [Primary Assistant Teacher 2013] A. by B. with C. in D. on Ans: B

279. 'I counted — your help.' [Primary Assistant Teacher 2013] A. after B. upon C. for D. with Ans: B

280. 'The rich should not look down — the poor.' [Primary Assistant Teacher 2013] A. at B. for C. towards D. upon Ans: D

281. 'The tree has been blown — by the storm.' [Primary Assistant Teacher 2013] A. away B. off C. up D. out Ans: A

282. 'He is good — English.' [Primary Assistant Teacher 2013] A. in B. at C. on D. with Ans: B

283. 'My birthday is — February.' [Primary Assistant Teacher 2013] A. in B. on C. at D. by Ans: A

284. 'What is the time — your watch?' [Primary Assistant Teacher 2013] A. by B. in C. at D. with Ans: A

285. 'Call for' means - [Primary Assistant Teacher 2013] A. come B. go C. demand D. move Ans: C

286. 'I have no appetite — food.' [Primary Assistant Teacher 2013] A. for B. in C. at D. to Ans: A

287. 'He is devoid — common sense.' [Primary Assistant Teacher 2013] A. of B. from C. off D. in Ans: A

288. 'He prefers reading — writing.' [Primary Assistant Teacher 2013] A. than B. to C. over D. from Ans: B

289. 'He ran fast lest he — miss the train.' [Primary Assistant Teacher 2013] A. should B. could C. might D. would Ans: A

290. 'My brother has no interest — music.' [Primary Assistant Teacher 2013] A. for B. in C. with D. at Ans: B

291. 'The man died — over eating.' [Primary Assistant Teacher 2013] A. by B. of C. for D. from Ans: D

292. 'The man died — cancer.' [Primary Assistant Teacher 2013] A. by B. of C. for D. from Ans: B

293. 'He is absorbed — thought.' [Primary Assistant Teacher 2013] A. in B. at C. on D. with Ans: A

294. 'The dog ran — the road.' [Primary Assistant Teacher 2013] A. across B. with C. along D. over Ans: C

295. 'He has been ill — Friday last.' [Primary Assistant Teacher 2013] A. since B. in C. from D. on Ans: A

296. 'I have not heard from him — long.' [Primary Assistant Teacher 2013] A. since B. for C. from D. at Ans: B

297. 'Don't boast — your wealth.' [Primary Assistant Teacher 2013] A. of B. for C. with D. in Ans: A

298. 'He divided the money — the two children.' [Primary Assistant Teacher 2013] A. over B. in C. between D. among Ans: C

299. 'I have no pen to write —'. [Primary Assistant Teacher 2013] A. by B. with C. in D. on Ans: B

300. 'I counted — your help.' [Primary Assistant Teacher 2013] A. after B. upon C. for D. with Ans: B

301. 'The rich should not look down — the poor.' [Primary Assistant Teacher 2013] A. at B. for C. towards D. upon Ans: D

302. 'The tree has been blown — by the storm.' [Primary Assistant Teacher 2013] A. away B. off C. up D. out Ans: A

303. 'He is good — English.' [Primary Assistant Teacher 2013] A. in B. at C. on D. with Ans: B

304. 'My birthday is — February.' [Primary Assistant Teacher 2013] A. in B. on C. at D. by Ans: A

305. 'What is the time — your watch?' [Primary Assistant Teacher 2013] A. by B. in C. at D. with Ans: A

306. 'Call for' means - [Primary Assistant Teacher 2013] A. come B. go C. demand D. move Ans: C

307. 'I have no appetite — food.' [Primary Assistant Teacher 2013] A. for B. in C. at D. to Ans: A

308. 'He is devoid — common sense.' [Primary Assistant Teacher 2013] A. of B. from C. off D. in Ans: A

309. 'He prefers reading — writing.' [Primary Assistant Teacher 2013] A. than B. to C. over D. from Ans: B

310. 'He ran fast lest he — miss the train.' [Primary Assistant Teacher 2013] A. should B. could C. might D. would Ans: A

311. 'My brother has no interest — music.' [Primary Assistant Teacher 2013] A. for B. in C. with D. at Ans: B

312. 'The man died — over eating.' [Primary Assistant Teacher 2013] A. by B. of C. for D. from Ans: D

313. 'The man died — cancer.' [Primary Assistant Teacher 2013] A. by B. of C. for D. from Ans: B

314. 'He is absorbed — thought.' [Primary Assistant Teacher 2013] A. in B. at C. on D. with Ans: A

315. 'The dog ran — the road.' [Primary Assistant Teacher 2013] A. across B. with C. along D. over Ans: C

316. 'He has been ill — Friday last.' [Primary Assistant Teacher 2013] A. since B. in C. from D. on Ans: A

317. 'I have not heard from him — long.' [Primary Assistant Teacher 2013] A. since B. for C. from D. at Ans: B

318. 'Don't boast — your wealth.' [Primary Assistant Teacher 2013] A. of B. for C. with D. in Ans: A

319. 'He divided the money — the two children.' [Primary Assistant Teacher 2013] A. over B. in C. between D. among Ans: C

320. 'I have no pen to write —'. [Primary Assistant Teacher 2013] A. by B. with C. in D. on Ans: B

321. 'I counted — your help.' [Primary Assistant Teacher 2013] A. after B. upon C. for D. with Ans: B

322. 'The rich should not look down — the poor.' [Primary Assistant Teacher 2013] A. at B. for C. towards D. upon Ans: D

323. 'The tree has been blown — by the storm.' [Primary Assistant Teacher 2013] A. away B. off C. up D. out Ans: A

324. 'He is good — English.' [Primary Assistant Teacher 2013] A. in B. at C. on D. with Ans: B

325. 'My birthday is — February.' [Primary Assistant Teacher 2013] A. in B. on C. at D. by Ans: A

326. 'What is the time — your watch?' [Primary Assistant Teacher 2013] A. by B. in C. at D. with Ans: A

327. 'Call for' means - [Primary Assistant Teacher 2013] A. come B. go C. demand D. move Ans: C

328. 'I have no appetite — food.' [Primary Assistant Teacher 2013] A. for B. in C. at D. to Ans: A

329. 'He is devoid — common sense.' [Primary Assistant Teacher 2013] A. of B. from C. off D. in Ans: A

330. 'He prefers reading — writing.' [Primary Assistant Teacher 2013] A. than B. to C. over D. from Ans: B

331. 'He ran fast lest he — miss the train.' [Primary Assistant Teacher 2013] A. should B. could C. might D. would Ans: A

332. 'My brother has no interest — music.' [Primary Assistant Teacher 2013] A. for B. in C. with D. at Ans: B

333. 'The man died — over eating.' [Primary Assistant Teacher 2013] A. by B. of C. for D. from Ans: D

334. 'The man died — cancer.' [Primary Assistant Teacher 2013] A. by B. of C. for D. from Ans: B

335. 'He is absorbed — thought.' [Primary Assistant Teacher 2013] A. in B. at C. on D. with Ans: A

336. 'The dog ran — the road.' [Primary Assistant Teacher 2013] A. across B. with C. along D. over Ans: C

337. 'He has been ill — Friday last.' [Primary Assistant Teacher 2013] A. since B. in C. from D. on Ans: A

338. 'I have not heard from him — long.' [Primary Assistant Teacher 2013] A. since B. for C. from D. at Ans: B

339. 'Don't boast — your wealth.' [Primary Assistant Teacher 2013] A. of B. for C. with D. in Ans: A

340. 'You must check the petrol level — regular intervals.' [Primary Assistant Teacher 2012] A. in B. at C. by D. within Ans: B (Explanation: 'At intervals' is the correct phrase).

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