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📚 Prepositions Practice
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Q41. We must conform ____________ the rules of the games.
Explanation Correct option: D) to — We use the verb conform with the preposition to in fixed phrases like "conform to the rules." This means to comply with or follow the rules. Incorrect options: A) in — not used after "conform" in this sense. B) on — not the standard collocation here. C) from — changes meaning; not used with "conform."
Q42. An honorary degree was conferred ________________ him.
Explanation Correct answer: D – “conferred on” is the standard collocation to show giving a degree to someone (the recipient). Rule/usage: The verb confer + on indicates bestowal on a person. Why others are wrong: at upon (formal, but less common here; the sentence uses on as the preferred collocation in this context) for
Q43. The mother was concerned ________________ the safety of her child.
The mother was concerned about the safety of her child. Correct rule: After concerned, the common preposition is about to indicate what is worrying. Why others are wrong: at: not used with concerned. for: can mean concern for someone, but here about is the standard collocation for the issue causing worry. with: not appropriate with concerned in this sense.
Q44. When I heard about my grandmother's death, I burst _____________ treas.
Question: When I heard about my grandmother's death, I burst _____________ treas. Correct answer: C) into — The fixed phrase is burst into tears, meaning suddenly start crying. This uses the preposition into after burst. Other options are incorrect: A) at and D) in do not form the idiom with burst. B) upon is not used here.
Q45. He dealt very politely _____________ me.
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Q46. 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.”
Q47. He complied _____________ my request.
Correct option: A. with Rule/usage: comply with means to act in accordance with a request, rule, or instructions. Why correct: "He complied with my request" is the natural collocation in English. Why others are wrong: by, of, through do not pair with "comply" to mean obeying a request.
Q48. 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.
Q49. She was removed __________________ the office of the director.
Explanation: Correct: from Reason: remove + from shows taking someone out of a place or position (e.g., removed from the office). Other options fail: A. to – indicates direction toward, not removal. B. of – shows possession or part, not separation. D. though – not a preposition here; grammatically incorrect.
Q50. 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.