CSS - PMS - Precis & Composition
Preposition
Choose the correct preposition: We are still waiting for a reply ___ our earlier letter.
A. with
B. to
C. of
D. for
Correct Answer: B
The correct preposition is “to”. The standard expression in this context is: We are still waiting for a reply to our earlier letter.
CSS - PMS - Precis & Composition
Preposition
Choose the correct preposition: The country maintains a close relationship ___ its neighbours.
A. with
B. at
C. for
D. to
Correct Answer: A
The correct preposition is “with”. The standard expression in this context is: The country maintains a close relationship with its neighbours.
CSS - PMS - Precis & Composition
Preposition
Choose the correct preposition: No reason ___ the sudden closure was given.
A. to
B. at
C. of
D. for
Correct Answer: D
The correct preposition is “for”. The standard expression in this context is: No reason for the sudden closure was given.
CSS - PMS - Precis & Composition
Preposition
Choose the correct preposition: She has a clear preference ___ tea over coffee.
A. of
B. for
C. to
D. at
Correct Answer: B
The correct preposition is “for”. The standard expression in this context is: She has a clear preference for tea over coffee.
CSS - PMS - Precis & Composition
Preposition
Choose the correct preposition: The lawyer raised an objection ___ the admissibility of the document.
A. of
B. with
C. for
D. to
Correct Answer: D
The correct preposition is “to”. The standard expression in this context is: The lawyer raised an objection to the admissibility of the document.
CSS - PMS - Precis & Composition
Preposition
Choose the correct preposition: There is an urgent need ___ trained medical staff.
A. to
B. for
C. of
D. at
Correct Answer: B
The correct preposition is “for”. The standard expression in this context is: There is an urgent need for trained medical staff.
CSS - PMS - Precis & Composition
Preposition
Choose the correct preposition: The report highlights a lack ___ coordination among agencies.
A. for
B. of
C. to
D. with
Correct Answer: B
The correct preposition is “of”. The standard expression in this context is: The report highlights a lack of coordination among agencies.
CSS - PMS - Precis & Composition
Preposition
Choose the correct preposition: Education is often described as the key ___ social mobility.
A. for
B. with
C. to
D. of
Correct Answer: C
The correct preposition is “to”. The standard expression in this context is: Education is often described as the key to social mobility.
CSS - PMS - Precis & Composition
Preposition
Choose the correct preposition: We received an invitation ___ the annual conference.
A. to
B. for
C. with
D. of
Correct Answer: A
The correct preposition is “to”. The standard expression in this context is: We received an invitation to the annual conference.
CSS - PMS - Precis & Composition
Preposition
Choose the correct preposition: Social media has a strong influence ___ public opinion.
A. on
B. in
C. to
D. at
Correct Answer: A
The correct preposition is “on”. The standard expression in this context is: Social media has a strong influence on public opinion.
CSS - PMS - Precis & Composition
Preposition
Choose the correct preposition: There was a sharp increase ___ food prices.
A. in
B. at
C. on
D. for
Correct Answer: A
The correct preposition is “in”. The standard expression in this context is: There was a sharp increase in food prices.
CSS - PMS - Precis & Composition
Preposition
Choose the correct preposition: The public has lost faith ___ the institution.
A. on
B. at
C. for
D. in
Correct Answer: D
The correct preposition is “in”. The standard expression in this context is: The public has lost faith in the institution.
CSS - PMS - Precis & Composition
Preposition
Choose the correct preposition: He has considerable experience ___ public administration.
A. in
B. on
C. for
D. at
Correct Answer: A
The correct preposition is “in”. The standard expression in this context is: He has considerable experience in public administration.
CSS - PMS - Precis & Composition
Preposition
Choose the correct preposition: This rule is an exception ___ the general principle.
A. to
B. of
C. for
D. with
Correct Answer: A
The correct preposition is “to”. The standard expression in this context is: This rule is an exception to the general principle.
CSS - PMS - Precis & Composition
Preposition
Choose the correct preposition: The policy had little effect ___ unemployment.
A. to
B. on
C. at
D. in
Correct Answer: B
The correct preposition is “on”. The standard expression in this context is: The policy had little effect on unemployment.
CSS - PMS - Precis & Composition
Preposition
Choose the correct preposition: Many learners have difficulty ___ using articles correctly.
A. on
B. at
C. for
D. in
Correct Answer: D
The correct preposition is “in”. The standard expression in this context is: Many learners have difficulty in using articles correctly.
CSS - PMS - Precis & Composition
Preposition
Choose the correct preposition: She expressed a desire ___ further study.
A. at
B. to
C. of
D. for
Correct Answer: D
The correct preposition is “for”. The standard expression in this context is: She expressed a desire for further study.
CSS - PMS - Precis & Composition
Preposition
Choose the correct preposition: There is growing demand ___ affordable housing.
A. at
B. of
C. for
D. to
Correct Answer: C
The correct preposition is “for”. The standard expression in this context is: There is growing demand for affordable housing.
CSS - PMS - Precis & Composition
Preposition
Choose the correct preposition: Heavy rainfall was the main cause ___ the landslide.
A. to
B. for
C. of
D. with
Correct Answer: C
The correct preposition is “of”. The standard expression in this context is: Heavy rainfall was the main cause of the landslide.
CSS - PMS - Precis & Composition
Preposition
Choose the correct preposition: There is no legal basis ___ the claim.
A. to
B. at
C. of
D. for
Correct Answer: D
The correct preposition is “for”. The standard expression in this context is: There is no legal basis for the claim.