CSS - PMS - Precis & Composition
Preposition
This copy is identical ___ the original.
A. for
B. to
C. with
D. at
Correct Answer: B
Use 'identical to' for direct comparison. Correct sentence: This copy is identical to the original.
CSS - PMS - Precis & Composition
Preposition
The two reports are identical ___ content.
A. in
B. on
C. at
D. into
Correct Answer: A
Use 'identical in' with the aspect in which things are the same. Correct sentence: The two reports are identical in content.
CSS - PMS - Precis & Composition
Preposition
The officer completed the task ___ pressure.
A. in
B. on
C. below
D. under
Correct Answer: D
Use 'under pressure' for stressful conditions. Correct sentence: The officer completed the task under pressure.
CSS - PMS - Precis & Composition
Preposition
The decision was made ___ pressure.
A. in
B. on
C. under
D. below
Correct Answer: C
The fixed phrase is 'under pressure'. Correct sentence: The decision was made under pressure.
CSS - PMS - Precis & Composition
Preposition
He acted ___ my advice and avoided the mistake.
A. in
B. on
C. at
D. for
Correct Answer: B
Use 'act on advice/information' to mean follow it. Correct sentence: He acted on my advice and avoided the mistake.
CSS - PMS - Precis & Composition
Preposition
The majority voted ___ the motion.
A. for
B. to
C. of
D. with
Correct Answer: A
Use 'vote for' when supporting a motion. Correct sentence: The majority voted for the motion.
CSS - PMS - Precis & Composition
Preposition
The majority voted ___ the amendment.
A. for
B. to
C. with
D. against
Correct Answer: D
Use 'vote against' when opposing a proposal. Correct sentence: The majority voted against the amendment.
CSS - PMS - Precis & Composition
Preposition
The chairman spoke ___ favour of the proposal.
A. on
B. at
C. in
D. into
Correct Answer: C
The fixed phrase is 'in favour of'. Correct sentence: The chairman spoke in favour of the proposal.
CSS - PMS - Precis & Composition
Preposition
The old policy is no longer ___ effect.
A. on
B. in
C. at
D. into
Correct Answer: B
The fixed phrase is 'in effect'. Correct sentence: The old policy is no longer in effect.
CSS - PMS - Precis & Composition
Preposition
The new rule came ___ effect immediately.
A. into
B. in
C. to
D. onto
Correct Answer: A
The fixed phrase is 'come into effect'. Correct sentence: The new rule came into effect immediately.
CSS - PMS - Precis & Composition
Preposition
The commission has authority ___ conduct the examination.
A. for
B. with
C. at
D. to
Correct Answer: D
Use 'authority to' before an infinitive. Correct sentence: The commission has authority to conduct the examination.
CSS - PMS - Precis & Composition
Preposition
The officer has authority ___ the staff working under him.
A. above
B. across
C. over
D. through
Correct Answer: C
Use 'authority over' people under one's control. Correct sentence: The officer has authority over the staff working under him.
CSS - PMS - Precis & Composition
Preposition
He got ___ the train just before departure.
A. in
B. on
C. at
D. for
Correct Answer: B
Use 'get on' with a bus/train/plane. Correct sentence: He got on the train just before departure.
CSS - PMS - Precis & Composition
Preposition
She got ___ the bus at the next stop.
A. off
B. from
C. out of
D. on
Correct Answer: A
Use 'get off' with public transport. Correct sentence: She got off the bus at the next stop.
CSS - PMS - Precis & Composition
Preposition
She got ___ the car and closed the door.
A. in
B. to
C. onto
D. into
Correct Answer: D
Use 'get into' with a car/taxi. Correct sentence: She got into the car and closed the door.
CSS - PMS - Precis & Composition
Preposition
He sat ___ the bus near the driver.
A. in
B. at
C. on
D. for
Correct Answer: C
Use 'on' with public transport such as bus, train, and plane. Correct sentence: He sat on the bus near the driver.
CSS - PMS - Precis & Composition
Preposition
He travelled ___ bus to Islamabad.
A. with
B. by
C. from
D. in
Correct Answer: B
Use 'by' with a means of transport when no article is used. Correct sentence: He travelled by bus to Islamabad.
CSS - PMS - Precis & Composition
Preposition
The parcel was sent ___ courier.
A. by
B. with
C. from
D. in
Correct Answer: A
Use 'by' with a means of transport or transmission. Correct sentence: The parcel was sent by courier.
CSS - PMS - Precis & Composition
Preposition
She has lived here ___ 2016.
A. for
B. from
C. during
D. since
Correct Answer: D
Use 'since' with a starting point. Correct sentence: She has lived here since 2016.
CSS - PMS - Precis & Composition
Preposition
She has lived here ___ ten years.
A. to
B. of
C. for
D. with
Correct Answer: C
Use 'for' with a duration. Correct sentence: She has lived here for ten years.