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📚 Prepositions Practice
Choose an answer, then open the short learning card. Learn how words like in, on, at, by, for, and with are used without losing practice rhythm.
Q41. His new job is connected _________ developing software for teaching.
Explanation Correct option: B – with Rule: connected with means involved in or linked to something. Usage: "His new job is connected with developing software for teaching" = his job is related to/associated with that activity. Why others wrong: A. from – not used to show involvement in a task. C. by – indicates agent or means, not involvement. D. about – indicates topic, not involvement.
Q42. He deals _______ cosmetic goods.
Correct answer: C Explanation: Deal in means to trade or handle a particular type of goods. So, “He deals in cosmetic goods” is correct. A. of is not used with “deals” to indicate the goods handled. B. with can mean “affairs with,” not the product type. D. on is used for discounts or topics, not for the goods sold.
Q43. He cannot cope ________ the pressure.
Explanation in simple terms Correct answer: B) with — The phrasal verb cope with means to deal with or endure a problem or pressure. Rule/usage: Use with after cope to show what you are dealing with. Why others are wrong: cope up (not standard here), cope in and cope for are not used with pressure.
Q44. He preferred classical music _________ popular.
Correct option: D Reason: After “prefer,” use “to” for comparing two things: “He preferred classical music to popular.” Rule: prefer ... to ... expresses a choice between two items. Why others are wrong: A) from – not used with prefer for comparison. B) of – incorrect preposition with prefer. C) over – while acceptable in some styles, the standard form here is to.
Q45. Ram made the most ________ his resources.
Explanation Correct: B) of – The fixed phrase is “make the most of sth”, meaning to use or utilize something to the greatest advantage. Other options are incorrect here because they do not form the fixed phrase with make the most of: at – not used in this idiom from – wrong preposition for this meaning with – does not convey maximizing/using resources
Q46. He was waiting _________ the train.
Correct answer: C (for) Rule/usage: wait for + object = to stay where you expect something or someone to arrive. Here, he is waiting for the train to come. Why others are wrong: in – wait in is not used to mean awaiting a train. at – wait at refers to being present at a place, not awaiting the object. with – wait with is not a standard usage.
Q47. He was waiting _________ the train.
Answer: C) for Rule: We wait for something or someone (not / waiting in, at, or with). Reason: “He was waiting for the train” means he is anticipating the train’s arrival. Why others are wrong: in/at: not used with the verb “wait” to indicate the thing being awaited. with: implies accompaniment, not the object of waiting.
Q48. He was astonished ___________the sad news.
Explanation Correct option: A — The verb "astonished" is followed by the preposition at to show reaction to something (astonished at the news). Rule: Adjectives like astonished + at + noun/phrase. Why others wrong: in, with, to do not express this reaction pattern.
Q49. He is confident ___________ his success.
Correct answer: A Reason: The adjective confident is typically followed by the preposition of before the object (noun/pronoun): “confident of his success.” Why others are wrong: for — not standard with confident. about — may be used in some contexts, but less fixed than of. towards — incorrect with this sense.
Q50. Exercise is beneficial ___________ health.
Correct answer: C) to Rule/usage: The phrase “beneficial to” is a common collocation meaning something is helpful or good for someone or something. Why this option is correct: “Exercise is beneficial to health” shows the benefit applies to health. Why others are incorrect: Towards – refers to direction, not benefit. for – acceptable in some contexts, but the standard fixed phrase here is “beneficial to.” in – indicates location or state, not the recipient of the benefit.