Petrol has become dearer ________ the end of last year.

• from
• for
• since
• to
Correct Option: C  [ since ]

Remark:

He has pride ____________ wealth.

• on
• for
• of
• in
Correct Option: B  [ for ]

Remark:

He complained _________ the Principal against the new student.

• of
• about
• to
• for
Correct Option: C  [ to ]

Remark:

I am not conversant ___________ local languages.

• with
• to
• in
• into
Correct Option: A  [ with ]

Remark:

My son was tired _______ the walk.

• of
• with
• by
• for
Correct Option: B  [ with ]

Remark:

He is _______ the phone right now.

• at
• in
• on
• to
Correct Option: C  [ on ]

Remark:

The two friends quarrelled with each other _________ a trifle.

• for
• over
• upon
• above
Correct Option: B  [ over ]

Remark:

Only the blood stained road was a witness ___________ his assassination.

• of
• to
• at
• on
Correct Option: B  [ to ]

Remark:

Ram made the most _________ his resources.

• at
• of
• from
• with
Correct Option: B  [ of ]

Remark:

This is my application _________ leave.

• for
• of
• from
• on
Correct Option: A  [ for ]

Remark: The preposition "for" is commonly used in the context of applying for leave.