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📚 Prepositions Practice
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Q51. He dealt very politely _____________ me.
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Q52. He never parted _______________ the silver up that he had got as a reward.
Explanation Correct: B) with – The phrasal verb “part with” means to give up or give away something you own. Here he never gave up the silver cup. Why others are wrong: A) to – not used with “part” in this sense; “part to/for” is incorrect here. C) of – means a part belonging to, not the action of giving away. D) for – not the correct collocation with “part.”
Q53. He complied _____________ my request.
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Q54. A crime is charged ______________ a man.
Correct answer: against Reason: In this passive construction, the preposition against shows the party the charge is laid against (a crime charged against a man). Why other options are wrong: with – means accompaniment or association (not the target of a charge). of – not used to indicate who the charge is directed at. for – implies a reason or purpose, not the person who is charged.
Q55. She was removed __________________ the office of the director.
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Q56. She shuddered ________________ dreadful sight.
Correct answer: A) at Rule: To shudder is commonly followed by at someone or something (shudder at something). Why correct: "She shuddered at dreadful sight" means she reacted with fear/disgust to the sight. Why others are wrong: on over upon These are not used with shudder in this context.
Q57. She smiled _______________ my mistakes.
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Q58. I rejoiced _________________ her success.
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Q59. The dog snapped ____________ the thief and caught his leg.
Correct option: B (at) Rule/usage: The phrasal verb snap at means to attack or bite toward someone. Use at with verbs of attack or aggression. Why correct: "The dog snapped at the thief" shows the dog directed its aggression toward the thief. Why others are wrong: of, on, over are not used with "snap" in this sense.
Q60. I shall proceed ___________ him.
Correct answer: A) against Rule/usage: In legal contexts, we say “proceed against someone” to start legal action. Why this fits: “Proceed against him” means to initiate proceedings against him. Why others are wrong: - “to” is used for directions or intent, not for initiating legal action. - “for” and “on” do not convey the action of taking legal steps against a person.