FIXED PREPOSITION

1. Nadheeka was musing ___ memories

of the past.

(a) over
(b) about
(c) for

(d) from

2. He is indifferent ______ praise and

blame.

(a) in
(b) to
(c) for

(d) about

3. We are all very indignant _____ the

injustice done to him.

(a) for
(b) of
(c) to

(d) at

4. Today students should be reconciled

_____ the way things are changing.

(a) with
(b) to
(c) for

(d) at

5. It took the child a long time to recover

____ the shock.

(a) under
(b) from
(c) over

(d) about

6. I complimented him ____ his success

in the examination.

(a) at
(b) on
(c) about

(d) for
 7. The dramatist must cater _____ the
taste of the audience.
(a) to

(b) over
(c) into
(d) for

8. Suitable steps are taken to bring

_____ the cost of living.

(a) up
(b) over
(c) on

(d) down

9. I am satisfied ____ his innocence.

(a) at
(b) with

(c) for
(d) of

10. I absolutely refuse to put ____ with

that sort of conduct.

(a) up
(b) on
(c) off

(d) out

11. We will have to atone _____ our

misdeeds.

(a) at
(b) on
(c) for

(d) with

12. The climate is not conducive _____

good health.

(a) with
(b) from
(c) in

(d) to

13. The climate is not conducive _____

good health.

(a) with
(b) from
(c) in

(d) to

14. Desire _____ self-expression is one

of the basic qualities of man.

(a) for
(b) on
(c) by

(d) over

15. The bride settled ____ very well in

the new environment.

(a) on
(b) down
(c) up

(d) off

16. Are you really desirous ____ visiting

Japan?

(a) of
(b) in
(c) to

(d) about

17. Pour the juice ____ the glass.

(a) in
(b) into

(c) onto
(d) on

18. The tribes lived ____ customs

different from anything the English had
ever seen.

(a) on
(c) off
(d) with

(b) by

19. The child did not approve _____ the

father’s plan.

(a) to
(b) by
(c) of
(d) with

20. We warned her ____ the danger.

(a) from
(b) about

(c) against
(d) of

21. We all laughed ____ the affair.

(a) over

(b) about
(c) for
(d) on

22. He went ____ the sea alone.

(a) in
(b) to

(c) into
(d) on

23. A wise man profits ____ the

mistakes of others.
(a) through

(b) from
(c) with
(d) by

24. Speed is ____ essence.

(a) in
(b) for

(c) about
(d) of

25. He did not qualify _____ the job.

(a) for

(b) to
(c) against
(d) with

26. The strike has been called ______ .

(a) of

(b) at
(c) off
(d) up

27. He is always angry ____ his children.

(a) with
(b) on

(c) over
(d) at

28. The chairperson brushed ____ my

suggestion.

(a) out
(b) over
(c) aside

(d) about

29. One should always set _____

some money for emergency.

(a) aside
(b) on
(c) by

(d) out

30. He travelled all _____ the world

when was eighty years old.

(a) in
(b) over
(c) with

(d) of

31. Dr. Sharma concluded his speech

______ stressing the Buddha’s teachings
of the importance of charity.

(a) by
(c) at
(d) in

(b) with

32. Shivaji Maharaj fought _____ every

kind of aggression.

(a) against
(b) to
(c) with

(d) at

33. Don’t depend _____ others, you

must stand on your own feet.

(a) upon
(b) on
(c) to

(d) for

34. Our life promises a lot _____

pleasure and we must learn to enjoy it.

(a) with
(b) for
(c) of

(d) at

35. The train is expected to arrive in a

few minutes _____ platform six.

(a) in
(b) above
(c) near

(d) on

36. Nothing is impossible ______ him.

(a) in
(b) about

(c) for
(d) on

37. How did these things come ____ ?

(a) about

(b) into
(c) at
(d) down

38. He drove from Maharashtra ______

Karnataka without stopping to rest.
(a) is

(b) to
(c) into
(d) towards

39. Did the boys turn ______ for football

practice?

(a) up
(b) on
(c) back

(d) in

40. The fireman managed to put _____

the fire.
(a) away

(b) down
(c) out
(d) off

41. He shows great ability _______

Mathematics.

(a) at
(b) for
(c) about

(d) in

42. The telephone kept _____ ringing,

but no one attended.

(a) off
(b) on
(c) up

(d) up with

43. She is sad, because her father

turned ___ her request.

(a) up
(b) off
(c) out

(d) down

44. You should not confide _______ a

stranger.

(a) in
(b) to
(c) with

(d) by

45. Poets have compared this world

_____ a stage.
(a) with

(b) to
(c) by
(d) on

46. I prevailed ______ him to contest the

election.

(a) on
(b) off
(c) over

(d) of

47. The headmaster congratulated

Rajan _____ getting the merit

scholarship.
(a) for
(c) with

(d) on

(b) about

48. Smallpox has been eradicated _____

India.

(a) in
(b) from
(c) within

(d) out of

49. For a child, a blow _____ self-esteem

is a terrible thing.

(a) of
(b) with
(c) to

(d) on

50. Discrimination _____ any form

should be avoided.

(a) of
(b) by
(c) from

(d) in

51. My friend’s father died _____

cancer.

(a) by
(b) of
(c) from

(d) with

52. He drained what was left _____

his drink.
(a) from
(b) in
(c) of
(d) off

53. He is very good _____ making

stories.

(a) in
(b) about
(c) at

(d) for

54. The monitor takes care ____ the

class ____ the absence of the

teacher.
(a) in ; at
(c) during ; in

(d) of ; for

(b) of ; in

55. When he saw the fish swimming

____ the river, he was extremely

happy.
(a) on
(b) besides

(c) in

(d) at

56. He spoke _____ his travels.

(a) at
(b) on

(c) of
(d) along

57. Why do we always have to

submit _____ his authority.

(a) under
(b) with
(c) for

(d) to

58. The reward was not

commensurate _____ the work done
by us.
(a) for
(b) on

(c) with

(d) upon

59. I don’t care ____ the expense, I

want the party to be a real success.
(a) of

(b) with
(c) about
(d) at

60. They live ____ the fifth floor.

(a) in
(b) to

(c) on
(d) at

61. My cousin will arrive ____

Sunday.

(a) in
(b) at
(c) the

(d) on

62. Bread is usually made _____

wheat.
(a) of

(b) from
(c) with

(d) by

63. Our ancestors had immense

difficulty ____ procuring books.
(a) for

(b) of
(c) in
(d) on

64. Thank you very much _____ your

suggestions.
(a) on

(b) with
(c) about
(d) for

65. Regular exercise is conducive

_____ health.
(a) in

(b) to
(c) for
(d) of

66. Jane is annoyed ________ .

(a) on me

(b) with me
(c) against me
(d) over me

67. The youth should believe _____

God.
(a) upon

(b) in
(c) on

(d) of

68. He was born _____ India.

(a) off
(b) in

(c) of
(d) through

69. The convict tried his level best to

justify himself but the judge looked

_____ him and found him guilty.

(a) around
(b) at

(c) through

(d) to

70. Can you tell the difference _____

butter and Margarine.

(a) over
(b) with
(c) between

(d) among

71. When she retired, she handed

____ the charge to the Vice
President.
(a) out
(b) across

(c) off

(d) over

72. Take this medicine regularly and

you will get rid ____ this disease.

(a) from
(b) of
(c) over

(d) at

73. She tries to adjust ____ her

relations.
(a) at

(b) so
(c) with
(d) for

74. The mother parted _____ her

married daughter in sorrow.

(a) for
(b) off
(c) away

(d) from

75. Tables are usually made ____

wood.
(a) from

(b) of
(c) with
(d) by

76. All of them are surprised ______

her rudeness.

(a) with
(b) upon
(c) at

(d) on

77. I stayed in Mumbai ____ eight

years.
(a) for
(b) since
(c) through
(d) around

78. The President will finally have a

national memorial ____ his honour.

(a) at
(b) upon
(c) in

(d) on

79. The boys ____ whom I was

playing are all my good friends.
(a) with

(b) to
(c) of
(d) by

80. The father seems relieved as he

has married ___ both of his
daughters.

(a) of
(b) off
(c) to

(d) away

Your tie does not go well ___ your

shirt.

(a) above (b) with

(c) for(d) over

I am grateful _____ him.

(a) with (b) in

(c) for(d) to

Let us set down ____ the shade of a

tree for sometime.

(a) inside (b) below (c) in(d)

beneath

You are fortunate ____ having an

intelligent and obedient son.

(a) to (b) for

(c) of(d) in

We are highly disappointed _____

the exam results.

(a) about

(b) from

(c) in(d) with

Please write to me ____ this address.

(a) upon

(b) at

(c) to

(d) on

He was assured by his friends _____

every type of help, in an emergency.

(a) by

(b) of

(c) with

(d) about

I convey my thanks _____ the

members of the club.

(a) for (b) of (c) to(d) about

_____ the new Safari Storme,

Mahindra has more leverage in

increasing the sales.

(a) With

(b) At

(c) On(d) In

All is not well ____ the automobile

sector.

(a) down (b) in

(c) to(d) of

He slipped ____ his old ways and

started drinking again.
(a) off

(b) by

(c) in(d) into

The deceased left _____ him two

young children.

(a) for

(b) with

(c) by(d) behind

Guard _____ spelling mistakes.

(a) against (b) after (c) above(d) at

The more he remonstrated _____ the

referee the worse the situation

became.
(a) with (b) for (c) at(d) to

He would not have been successful

in the project but ____ my help.

(a) for (b) off (c) of(d) with

Trust _____ God and do the right.

(a) in

(b) with

(c) at(d) by

Hard working people always

succeed _____ whatever they do.

(a) over (b) on (c) with(d) in

The flight will land _____ six this

evening.

(a) in

(b) on

(c) at

(d) upon

Do not laugh _____ other’s mistakes.

(a) at
about

(b) for

(c) against (d)

The garbage has been disposed

_______ .

(a) off

(b) of

(c) with(d) out

FIXED PREPOSITION
101. Lemons are sold ____ the dozen in
the market.

(a) in
(b) at
(c) for

(d) by

FIXED PREPOSITION
102. His conduct is bad, and his
honesty is not ____ suspicion.

(a) before
(c) under
(d) in

(b) beyond

FIXED PREPOSITION
103. This man was an accomplice ____
the thief.

(a) of
(b) in
(c) by

(d) from

FIXED PREPOSITION
104. The sick units are detached ____
the main group of companies.

(a) off
(b) from
(c) with

(d) by
 FIXED PREPOSITION
105. His path was beset ____
difficulties.

(a) by
(b) with
(c) of

(d) from

FIXED PREPOSITION
106. The plan is worth considering,
think it _____ carefully.
(a) of

(b) on
(c) off

(d) over

FIXED PREPOSITION
107. Throw a stone ____ the fierce dog.
(a) at

(b) upon
(c) on
(d) above

FIXED PREPOSITION
108. Is not learning superior ____
wealth ?

(a) than
(b) from
(c) by

(d) to

FIXED PREPOSITION
109. Students are not prepared _____
that kind of question.

(a) to
(b) with
(c) for

(d) on

FIXED PREPOSITION
110. We should go _____ doing more
good than harm.

(a) on
(b) above
(c) about

(d) to

FIXED PREPOSITION
111. She dwells too much ____ her
past.

(a) from
(b) on
(c) in

(d) of

FIXED PREPOSITION
112. The deserted garden was infested
_____ weeds.

(a) with
(b) for
(c) into

(d) on

FIXED PREPOSITION
113. She pipped her rival ___ the gold
medal.

(a) with
(b) for
(c) to

(d) near

FIXED PREPOSITION
114. He will impart on information ____
anyone.

(a) from
(b) for
(c) with

(d) to

FIXED PREPOSITION
115. The authorities would not ____ to
the strikers’ demands.

(a) accept
(b) accede
(c) accession

(d) access

FIXED PREPOSITION
116. All of us are devoted _____ one
another.

(a) for
(b) of
(c) at

(d) to

FIXED PREPOSITION
117. All orders must _____ the rules.
(a) conforms with

(b) conform to
(c) conforms to
(d) conforming with

FIXED PREPOSITION
118. We all have ___ the widowed girl.
(a) sympathy at

(b) sympathy for

(c) sympathy with
(d) sympathy of

FIXED PREPOSITION
119. The river abounds ____ fish and
crocodiles.

(a) with
(b) of
(c) at

(d) on

FIXED PREPOSITION
120. Every student had to abide ___ the
rules and regulations of the hostel.

(a) in
(b) by
(c) against

(d) with

FIXED PREPOSITION
121. The farmers suffered because the
monsoondid not arrive ____ time.

(a) at
(b) by
(c) on

(d) after
 FIXED PREPOSITION
122. After retirement Surti lived ____
Australia.

(a) in
(b) at
(c) over in

(d) over at

FIXED PREPOSITION
123. I know ____ certain that he has
gone to England.

(a) with
(b) of
(c) by

(d) for

FIXED PREPOSITION
124. The examine could guess ____ the
answer correctly.

(a) at
(b) about
(c) through

(d) to

FIXED PREPOSITION
125. Most children remain _____ school
between the ages of seven and ten.

(a) in
(b) under
(c) at

(d) inside

FIXED PREPOSITION
126. I haven’t seen you _____ a week.
(a) within

(b) since
(c) for
(d) from

FIXED PREPOSITION
127. I was conscious _____ a break in
my voice.

(a) to
(b) of
(c) over
(d) for

FIXED PREPOSITION
128. I have decided _____ my course of
action.

(a) upon
(b) with
(c) for

(d) of

FIXED PREPOSITION
129. It is due to this lethargy that the
plan fell _____ .

(a) off
(b) out
(c) through

(d) away

FIXED PREPOSITION
130. A man is known _____ the
company he keeps.

(a) by
(b) for
(c) in

(d) of

FIXED PREPOSITION
131. Suraj is acquainted _____ Kapil.
(a) of

(b) with
(c) from
(d) to

FIXED PREPOSITION
132. We are all accountable ____ team
leader for our work on this project.

(a) of
(b) with
(c) for

(d) to

FIXED PREPOSITION
133. Because of the bad weather we
had to stay ____ the hotel.
(a) in
(b) off
(c) above

(d) on

FIXED PREPOSITION
134. You should comply _____ my
request.

(a) in
(b) off
(c) with

(d) on

FIXED PREPOSITION
135. One should grapple _____ all the
dangers.

(a) on
(b) with
(c) off

(d) for

FIXED PREPOSITION
136. My sister’s marriage passed ____
peacefully.

(a) away
(b) by
(c) off

(d) out

FIXED PREPOSITION
137. Corruption is a standing hindrance
____ the nation’s development.

(a) of
(b) over
(c) to

(d) upon

FIXED PREPOSITION
138. It is mainly due to Peter’s lethargy
that the plan fell ____ .

(a) off
(b) through
(c) in

(d) out
 FIXED PREPOSITION
139. The meeting was presided ____ by
the Chairman.

(a) over
(b) upon
(c) of

(d) in

FIXED PREPOSITION
140. The elephant stampeded and tore
____ the streets.

(a) on
(b) out
(c) off

(d) down

FIXED PREPOSITION
141. What is the time ____ your watch?
(a) in

(b) by
(c) on
(d) of

FIXED PREPOSITION
142. It is a right way ____ the railway
station.

(a) on
(b) of
(c) for

(d) to

FIXED PREPOSITION
143. It stayed ____ Jaipur for sometime.
(a) at

(b) on
(c) of
(d) to

FIXED PREPOSITION
144. Kalpana has no paper to write
_____.

(a) upon
(b) over
(c) at
(d) off

FIXED PREPOSITION
145. The examination will commence
_____ next week.

(a) since
(b) from
(c) on

(d) with

FIXED PREPOSITION
146. Everything hinges _____ what
happens next.

(a) of
(b) with
(c) in

(d) on

FIXED PREPOSITION
147. Hearing of her grandmother’s
illness, she at once started _____

Mumbai.
(a) for

(b) upto

(c) to

(d) towards

FIXED PREPOSITION
148. The boats sail ____ the river.
(a) in

(b) on
(c) above
(d) to

FIXED PREPOSITION
149. I am tired _____ walking.
(a) by

(b) of
(c) for
(d) in

FIXED PREPOSITION
150. Aristotle held that some persons
are fit to rule while others are fit to be
ruled ______.
(a) over

(b) of

(c) on

(d) at

FIXED PREPOSITION
151. She has great affection………
me.
a.for

b. in

c. with

d. to

152. Kanak is endowed……….

many great qualities.

a.in

b. with

c. of

d. by

153. Our country is committed

……… a policy of peaceful coexistence.

a. with

b. for

c. to

d. by

154. He stumbled at the stone and

fell….. a ditch.
a. on
b. into
c. in

d. within

155. The storehouse was infested

……….. rats.
a. by
b. of
c. with

d. in

156. You must adapt yourself….....

your new surroundings.

a. towards
b. in
c. with

d. to

157. We should abide ……… the

rules of the institution.

a. with
b. to
c. on

d. by

158. He has resigned himself……..

fate.
a. in
b. into
c. for

d. to

159. We should always stick to

our decisions otherwise the people

will mock …… us.
a. over

b. at

c. on

d. upon

160. I shall take revenge……… you.

a. at
b. on
c. with
d. from

161. I cannot deprive him…….. his

rights.
a. of
b. off
c. with

d. form

162. She was compensated ………

the loss of her belongings.

a. over
b. for
c. against

d. at

163. Sometimes it is difficult to

deal…….. a problem child.

with
b. in
c. at

d. out

164. Ajeet was annoyed……. his

wife.
a. upon
b. on
c. with

d. at

165. Do not quarrel……. your

neighbours.
a. from
b. by
c. with

d. against

166. The people, who depend…….

others, can never prosper in life.

a. on
b. over
c. at

d. upon

167. Your statement is replete……

contradictions.
a. by
b. of
c. in

d. with

168. She smiled…… my words.

a. at
b. upon
c. on
d. over

169. The president will be

provided ….. all the facilities he is

entitled to.
a. of

b. to

c. by

d. with

170. It is difficult for me to part

…….. my belongings.
a. From
c. with
d. off

b. of

171. He was charged……… murder

and brought to trial.

a. by
b. for
c. of

d. with

172. Everything hinges _____ what

happens next.
(a) of
(b) with
(c) in

(d) on

173. Corruption is a standing

hindrance ____ the nation’s

development.
(a) of
(b) over

(c) to

(d) upon

174. The farmers suffered because

the monsoon did not arrive ____

time.
(a) at

(b) by

(c) on

(d) after

175. The garbage has been

disposed _______ .
(a) off
(b) of
(c) with

(d) out

176. You are trying to drag me

_____ a controversy.
(a) in
(b) into
(c) from

(d) for

177. l complimented him .... his

brilliant success in the examination.

a. over
b. for
c. to

d. on

178. He was heartbroken_____

Mary’s indifference to him.

a. at
b. on
c. to

d. for
179. Translate this passage from

English _____ Telugu.

a. in
b. into
c. to

d. upto

180. This accommodation is not

adequate_____ the needs of our

family.
a. upto

b. on

c. to

d. for

181. I challenged him____ a game

of chess.
a. for
b. to
c. against

d. on

182. I saw my friend leaning ____ a

lamp-post with a cigarette

between his lips.
a. over

b. upon

c. against

d. on

183. He is in the habit of finding

fault ____ other’s works.

a. in
b. with
c. of

d. for

184. The college term will end

_____ a month.
a. in
b. with
c. from

d. about

185. They wanted advice _____

how they could procure funds for

their new business.
a. about

b. to

c. for

d. on

186. There is already opposition

____ the government’s industrial

policy.
a. for

b. from

c. to

d. towards

187. In an election, those in power

should feel obliged to compete ____

their opponents on equal terms.
a. with

b. towards

c. against

d. on

188. The work on this project has

been seriously set _____.

a. on
b. off
c. of

d. about

189. This house is too expensive to

keep _____.
a. off
b. up
c. to

d. at

190. Gandhiji was dearer_____ all.

a. from
b. for
c. since
d. to

191. A girl with blue eyes has just

gone ____ the door.

a. off
b. in
c. besides

d. through

192. He genius borders ____

lunacy.
a. to
b. upto
c. on

d. about

193. Ravi is married ____ a cousin

of mine.
a. with
b. to
c. off

d. alongwith

194. When I parted ____ my

mother, there were tears in my

eyes.
a. from

b. with

c. off

d. of

195. Conversation was carried on

____ whispers.
a. with
b. by
c. away

d. in

196. He gave an order _____ a cup

of coffee.
(a) of
(b) for
(c) about

(d) on

197. My mother is afflicted ___

pain in the joints.

(a) with
(b) at
(c) of

(d) for

198. With your help, I could tide

_____ my difficulties.
(a) away
(b) off
(c) against

(d) over

199. The minister will be requested to

give ____ the prizes to the winners.

(a) away
(b) in
(c) off

(d) no preposition

200. She said that she was feeling

sick ____ heart.

(a) of
(b) in
(c) at

(d) to

201. Those who count ______

other’s help generally lose the

game.
(a) about
(b) above

(c) around

(d) on

202. The lion sprang ____ the cow.

(a) upon
(b) on
(c) over
(d) off

203. Nepal lies _____ India and

China.
(a) among
(b) beyond
(c) between

(d) below

204. I shall stand by you.... thick

and thin.
(a) in
(b) into
(c) about

(d) through

205. Mohini resembles _____ her

mother.
(a) with
(b) after
(c) to

(d) no preposition

206. The minister has promised to

look _____ the matter.

(a) at
(b) into
(c) for

(d) about

207. Employees who have twenty-

five years service become

entitled_____ a pension.
(a) of
(b) on

(c) to

(d) towards,

208. Poor old Mr. Singh, he has

suffered _____ rheumatism for

twenty years.
(a) with

(b) of

(c) from

(d) no preposition

209. The frustrated lover jumped

______ the river.

(a) in
(b) within
(c) at

(d) into

210. You are advised to learn this

lesson word_______ word.

(a) for
(b) by
(c) to

(d) in