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Today (December 02, 2025) Daily MCQs: 60 questions — Showing page 6 of 6

Q51. Many developing countries are moving _________ privatization and economic liberalization.

towards
into
beyond
none of these

Correct Option: A [ towards ]

Explanation: "Moving towards" is a phrase that indicates the act of progressing or traveling in the direction of a particular place, goal, or objective.

Q52. The passengers were very happy ________ the friendly and warm treatment given to them.

about
with
by
none of these

Correct Option: B [ with ]

Explanation: Rule:
The adjective “happy” is usually followed by the preposition “with” or “about”, depending on the context:
happy with → satisfaction with something received/experienced.
happy about → pleasure concerning a situation or news.
Explanation:
Happy with means pleased or satisfied by something.
eg:
She is happy with her exam results.
They were happy with the hotel service.

Q53. The minister flew ________ the flooded area in a helicopter.

in
at
over
none of these

Correct Option: C [ over ]

Explanation: "Flew over" is a phrase that describes the action of an aircraft or bird traveling in the air above a specific location.

Q54. It was a sunset _______ great beauty.

of
about
with
none of these

Correct Option: A [ of ]

Explanation: We use "of" to link a noun with its quality. Since "great beauty" is a quality of the sunset, the correct phrase is "a sunset of great beauty."

Q55. The master dipensed ________ the services of his servant.

up
with
from
off

Correct Option: B [ with ]

Explanation: Rule: “Dispense with” = to do without / manage without / get rid of. The phrasal verb dispense with means to stop using something or to do away with it. So, "dispensed with the services of his servant" = he dismissed the servant / no longer used his services.

Q56. He sailed _______ the river.

in
on
to
none of these.

Correct Option: B [ on ]

Explanation: "He sailed on the river."

This suggests that he sailed while being on the surface of the river.

Q57. I went there in accordance ________ your proposal.

to
for
with
of

Correct Option: C [ with ]

Explanation: "in accordance with" used to convey that something is done in compliance or conformity with a particular plan, rule, suggestion, or proposal.

Q58. My servant took advantage ________ my absence to steal my money.

of
with
in
about

Correct Option: A [ of ]

Explanation: Rule: “Take advantage of” = to make use of (sometimes unfairly or dishonestly). The phrase always requires "of" after “advantage.” Structure: take advantage of + noun/pronoun

Q59. He paid no attention ________ my warning.

of
about
for
to

Correct Option: D [ to ]

Explanation: Rule: “Pay attention to” = to notice, listen to, or consider something carefully. The noun “attention” always takes the preposition “to” when referring to the object. Structure: pay attention to + noun/pronoun

Q60. I have no sympathy _______ the criminal.

with
for
to
about

Correct Option: B [ for ]

Explanation: Rule: “Sympathy for” = feeling of pity/understanding towards someone’s suffering or condition. The noun sympathy takes the preposition for when it refers to a person or group. Structure: sympathy for + person/group

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