CSS - PMS - Precis & Composition
Preposition
Choose the correct preposition: I am familiar ___ the procedure for filing an appeal.
A. for
B. at
C. to
D. with
Correct Answer: D
The correct preposition is “with”. The standard expression in this context is: I am familiar with the procedure for filing an appeal.
CSS - PMS - Precis & Composition
Preposition
Choose the correct preposition: He was envious ___ his colleague's rapid promotion.
A. for
B. to
C. of
D. with
Correct Answer: C
The correct preposition is “of”. The standard expression in this context is: He was envious of his colleague's rapid promotion.
CSS - PMS - Precis & Composition
Preposition
Choose the correct preposition: Only registered applicants are eligible ___ the scholarship.
A. of
B. to
C. for
D. at
Correct Answer: C
The correct preposition is “for”. The standard expression in this context is: Only registered applicants are eligible for the scholarship.
CSS - PMS - Precis & Composition
Preposition
Choose the correct preposition: The coach was disappointed ___ the team's careless performance.
A. at
B. with
C. to
D. for
Correct Answer: B
The correct preposition is “with”. The standard expression in this context is: The coach was disappointed with the team's careless performance.
CSS - PMS - Precis & Composition
Preposition
Choose the correct preposition: Her approach is different ___ the one used last year.
A. of
B. by
C. from
D. with
Correct Answer: C
The correct preposition is “from”. The standard expression in this context is: Her approach is different from the one used last year.
CSS - PMS - Precis & Composition
Preposition
Choose the correct preposition: Small firms are often dependent ___ bank financing.
A. to
B. at
C. on
D. in
Correct Answer: C
The correct preposition is “on”. The standard expression in this context is: Small firms are often dependent on bank financing.
CSS - PMS - Precis & Composition
Preposition
Choose the correct preposition: They are content ___ the facilities provided by the hostel.
A. with
B. at
C. to
D. for
Correct Answer: A
The correct preposition is “with”. The standard expression in this context is: They are content with the facilities provided by the hostel.
CSS - PMS - Precis & Composition
Preposition
Choose the correct preposition: He was conscious ___ the risks involved in the decision.
A. with
B. to
C. for
D. of
Correct Answer: D
The correct preposition is “of”. The standard expression in this context is: He was conscious of the risks involved in the decision.
CSS - PMS - Precis & Composition
Preposition
Choose the correct preposition: The researcher is confident ___ obtaining reliable results.
A. to
B. of
C. for
D. with
Correct Answer: B
The correct preposition is “of”. The standard expression in this context is: The researcher is confident of obtaining reliable results.
CSS - PMS - Precis & Composition
Preposition
Choose the correct preposition: The committee is concerned ___ the rising cost of the project.
A. about
B. for
C. on
D. of
Correct Answer: A
The correct preposition is “about”. The standard expression in this context is: The committee is concerned about the rising cost of the project.
CSS - PMS - Precis & Composition
Preposition
Choose the correct preposition: I am certain ___ his ability to complete the assignment.
A. with
B. of
C. for
D. to
Correct Answer: B
The correct preposition is “of”. The standard expression in this context is: I am certain of his ability to complete the assignment.
CSS - PMS - Precis & Composition
Preposition
Choose the correct preposition: This machine is capable ___ processing large amounts of data.
A. of
B. for
C. to
D. with
Correct Answer: A
The correct preposition is “of”. The standard expression in this context is: This machine is capable of processing large amounts of data.
CSS - PMS - Precis & Composition
Preposition
Choose the correct preposition: Every candidate should be aware ___ the revised rules.
A. with
B. of
C. for
D. to
Correct Answer: B
The correct preposition is “of”. The standard expression in this context is: Every candidate should be aware of the revised rules.
CSS - PMS - Precis & Composition
Preposition
Choose the correct preposition: He felt ashamed ___ his rude behaviour.
A. of
B. for
C. with
D. to
Correct Answer: A
The correct preposition is “of”. The standard expression in this context is: He felt ashamed of his rude behaviour.
CSS - PMS - Precis & Composition
Preposition
Choose the correct preposition: She is anxious ___ her interview result.
A. of
B. on
C. for
D. about
Correct Answer: D
The correct preposition is “about”. The standard expression in this context is: She is anxious about her interview result.
CSS - PMS - Precis & Composition
Preposition
Choose the correct preposition: Citizens were angry ___ the sudden increase in utility charges.
A. at
B. on
C. with
D. for
Correct Answer: A
The correct preposition is “at”. The standard expression in this context is: Citizens were angry at the sudden increase in utility charges.
CSS - PMS - Precis & Composition
Preposition
Choose the correct preposition: The director was angry ___ the contractor for missing the deadline.
A. with
B. to
C. for
D. at
Correct Answer: A
The correct preposition is “with”. The standard expression in this context is: The director was angry with the contractor for missing the deadline.
CSS - PMS - Precis & Composition
Preposition
Choose the correct preposition: The new interns are afraid ___ making serious mistakes.
A. for
B. of
C. with
D. to
Correct Answer: B
The correct preposition is “of”. The standard expression in this context is: The new interns are afraid of making serious mistakes.
CSS - PMS - Precis & Composition
Preposition
Fill in the blank: The shop is opposite ___ the bank.
A. from
B. with
C. — no preposition
D. to
Correct Answer: C
In standard English, 'opposite the bank' needs no additional preposition.
CSS - PMS - Precis & Composition
Preposition
Fill in the blank: He completed the task ___ spite of many difficulties.
A. at
B. in
C. on
D. with
Correct Answer: B
The fixed phrase is 'in spite of'.