CSS - PMS - Precis & Composition
Preposition
Residents complained ___ the authority about poor drainage.
A. to
B. for
C. with
D. at
Correct Answer: A
Use 'complain to' with the authority/person addressed. Correct sentence: Residents complained to the authority about poor drainage.
CSS - PMS - Precis & Composition
Preposition
The witness complained ___ harassment by the staff.
A. for
B. from
C. with
D. of
Correct Answer: D
Use 'complain of' to state the problem or wrong suffered. Correct sentence: The witness complained of harassment by the staff.
CSS - PMS - Precis & Composition
Preposition
He apologized ___ the chairman.
A. for
B. with
C. to
D. at
Correct Answer: C
Use 'apologize to' with the person receiving the apology. Correct sentence: He apologized to the chairman.
CSS - PMS - Precis & Composition
Preposition
The officer apologized ___ the delay.
A. to
B. for
C. of
D. with
Correct Answer: B
Use 'apologize for' with the reason or act. Correct sentence: The officer apologized for the delay.
CSS - PMS - Precis & Composition
Preposition
She applied ___ the commission for reconsideration.
A. to
B. for
C. with
D. at
Correct Answer: A
Use 'apply to' with the authority or institution receiving the application. Correct sentence: She applied to the commission for reconsideration.
CSS - PMS - Precis & Composition
Preposition
The applicant applied ___ the post of Assistant Director.
A. to
B. of
C. with
D. for
Correct Answer: D
Use 'apply for' with a job, post, benefit, or permission. Correct sentence: The applicant applied for the post of Assistant Director.
CSS - PMS - Precis & Composition
Preposition
The two departments agreed ___ the main issue.
A. in
B. on
C. at
D. for
Correct Answer: B
Use 'agree on' when parties reach a common decision about an issue. Correct sentence: The two departments agreed on the main issue.
CSS - PMS - Precis & Composition
Preposition
The committee agreed ___ the revised proposal.
A. to
B. for
C. with
D. at
Correct Answer: A
The verb 'agree' takes 'to' before a proposal, plan, or arrangement. Correct sentence: The committee agreed to the revised proposal.
CSS - PMS - Precis & Composition
Preposition
The accused was brought ___ the magistrate.
A. after
B. during
C. until
D. before
Correct Answer: D
Use 'before' in the legal expression 'brought before the magistrate'. Correct sentence: The accused was brought before the magistrate.
CSS - PMS - Precis & Composition
Preposition
The cyclist rode ___ the bridge.
A. in
B. on
C. across
D. at
Correct Answer: C
Use 'across' for movement from one side of a surface to the other. Correct sentence: The cyclist rode across the bridge.
CSS - PMS - Precis & Composition
Preposition
She walked ___ the room without speaking.
A. in
B. across
C. on
D. at
Correct Answer: B
Use 'across' for movement from one side of a space to another. Correct sentence: She walked across the room without speaking.
CSS - PMS - Precis & Composition
Preposition
The man squeezed ___ the crowd.
A. through
B. across
C. along
D. into
Correct Answer: A
Use 'through' for movement within a mass or group. Correct sentence: The man squeezed through the crowd.
CSS - PMS - Precis & Composition
Preposition
The plane flew ___ the clouds.
A. over
B. below
C. beneath
D. above
Correct Answer: D
Use 'above' for movement at a higher level when crossing is not emphasized. Correct sentence: The plane flew above the clouds.
CSS - PMS - Precis & Composition
Preposition
The river flows ___ the Arabian Sea.
A. in
B. to
C. into
D. onto
Correct Answer: C
Use 'into' for movement or flow entering a larger body. Correct sentence: The river flows into the Arabian Sea.
CSS - PMS - Precis & Composition
Preposition
The children ran ___ their father.
A. to
B. towards
C. from
D. against
Correct Answer: B
Use 'towards' for movement in a direction. Correct sentence: The children ran towards their father.
CSS - PMS - Precis & Composition
Preposition
They walked ___ the building and reached the rear gate.
A. around
B. in
C. on
D. at
Correct Answer: A
Use 'around' for movement surrounding or following the perimeter. Correct sentence: They walked around the building and reached the rear gate.
CSS - PMS - Precis & Composition
Preposition
The officer went ___ the room to call the next witness.
A. in
B. to
C. onto
D. into
Correct Answer: D
Use 'into' with movement to the interior. Correct sentence: The officer went into the room to call the next witness.
CSS - PMS - Precis & Composition
Preposition
He moved the chair ___ the window.
A. to
B. from
C. towards
D. against
Correct Answer: C
Use 'towards' for movement in the direction of something. Correct sentence: He moved the chair towards the window.
CSS - PMS - Precis & Composition
Preposition
The ball rolled ___ the table.
A. from
B. off
C. out of
D. on
Correct Answer: B
Use 'off' for movement away from a surface. Correct sentence: The ball rolled off the table.
CSS - PMS - Precis & Composition
Preposition
The cat slipped ___ the narrow opening.
A. through
B. across
C. along
D. into
Correct Answer: A
Use 'through' for movement within an opening. Correct sentence: The cat slipped through the narrow opening.