CSS - PMS - Precis & Composition
Preposition
Choose the correct preposition: The regulator has authority ___ licensed operators.
A. to
B. over
C. for
D. on
Correct Answer: B
The correct preposition is “over”. The standard expression in this context is: The regulator has authority over licensed operators.
CSS - PMS - Precis & Composition
Preposition
Choose the correct preposition: His attitude ___ criticism has changed considerably.
A. at
B. for
C. with
D. towards
Correct Answer: D
The correct preposition is “towards”. The standard expression in this context is: His attitude towards criticism has changed considerably.
CSS - PMS - Precis & Composition
Preposition
Choose the correct preposition: The government adopted a new approach ___ tax reform.
A. to
B. of
C. for
D. with
Correct Answer: A
The correct preposition is “to”. The standard expression in this context is: The government adopted a new approach to tax reform.
CSS - PMS - Precis & Composition
Preposition
Choose the correct preposition: The committee has not yet found an answer ___ the funding problem.
A. with
B. for
C. to
D. of
Correct Answer: C
The correct preposition is “to”. The standard expression in this context is: The committee has not yet found an answer to the funding problem.
CSS - PMS - Precis & Composition
Preposition
Choose the correct preposition: There is no practical alternative ___ careful planning.
A. of
B. with
C. to
D. for
Correct Answer: C
The correct preposition is “to”. The standard expression in this context is: There is no practical alternative to careful planning.
CSS - PMS - Precis & Composition
Preposition
Choose the correct preposition: The child developed a strong affection ___ his teacher.
A. to
B. for
C. of
D. at
Correct Answer: B
The correct preposition is “for”. The standard expression in this context is: The child developed a strong affection for his teacher.
CSS - PMS - Precis & Composition
Preposition
Choose the correct preposition: The new system has an advantage ___ the old one in speed.
A. to
B. on
C. for
D. over
Correct Answer: D
The correct preposition is “over”. The standard expression in this context is: The new system has an advantage over the old one in speed.
CSS - PMS - Precis & Composition
Preposition
Choose the correct preposition: Students need access ___ reliable reference material.
A. to
B. with
C. of
D. for
Correct Answer: A
The correct preposition is “to”. The standard expression in this context is: Students need access to reliable reference material.
CSS - PMS - Precis & Composition
Preposition
Choose the correct preposition: The patient consented ___ the proposed treatment.
A. with
B. to
C. for
D. of
Correct Answer: B
The correct preposition is “to”. The standard expression in this context is: The patient consented to the proposed treatment.
CSS - PMS - Precis & Composition
Preposition
Choose the correct preposition: Public servants should conform ___ the rules of conduct.
A. of
B. with
C. to
D. for
Correct Answer: C
The correct preposition is “to”. The standard expression in this context is: Public servants should conform to the rules of conduct.
CSS - PMS - Precis & Composition
Preposition
Choose the correct preposition: Many industries benefit ___ improved transport links.
A. from
B. with
C. of
D. by
Correct Answer: A
The correct preposition is “from”. The standard expression in this context is: Many industries benefit from improved transport links.
CSS - PMS - Precis & Composition
Preposition
Choose the correct preposition: The train arrived ___ the station ten minutes late.
A. for
B. at
C. on
D. with
Correct Answer: B
The correct preposition is “at”. The standard expression in this context is: The train arrived at the station ten minutes late.
CSS - PMS - Precis & Composition
Preposition
Choose the correct preposition: He applied ___ the post of assistant director.
A. of
B. for
C. at
D. to
Correct Answer: B
The correct preposition is “for”. The standard expression in this context is: He applied for the post of assistant director.
CSS - PMS - Precis & Composition
Preposition
Choose the correct preposition: Several citizens appealed ___ the court against the decision.
A. for
B. to
C. of
D. with
Correct Answer: B
The correct preposition is “to”. The standard expression in this context is: Several citizens appealed to the court against the decision.
CSS - PMS - Precis & Composition
Preposition
Choose the correct preposition: She wrote ___ the department requesting further information.
A. with
B. for
C. to
D. of
Correct Answer: C
The correct preposition is “to”. The standard expression in this context is: She wrote to the department requesting further information.
CSS - PMS - Precis & Composition
Preposition
Choose the correct preposition: The doctor warned him ___ excessive use of painkillers.
A. from
B. with
C. against
D. to
Correct Answer: C
The correct preposition is “against”. The standard expression in this context is: The doctor warned him against excessive use of painkillers.
CSS - PMS - Precis & Composition
Preposition
Choose the correct preposition: We had to wait ___ nearly an hour.
A. at
B. of
C. for
D. to
Correct Answer: C
The correct preposition is “for”. The standard expression in this context is: We had to wait for nearly an hour.
CSS - PMS - Precis & Composition
Preposition
Choose the correct preposition: Most members voted ___ the amendment.
A. at
B. of
C. for
D. to
Correct Answer: C
The correct preposition is “for”. The standard expression in this context is: Most members voted for the amendment.
CSS - PMS - Precis & Composition
Preposition
Choose the correct preposition: The manager thanked the staff ___ their cooperation.
A. of
B. to
C. for
D. at
Correct Answer: C
The correct preposition is “for”. The standard expression in this context is: The manager thanked the staff for their cooperation.
CSS - PMS - Precis & Composition
Preposition
Choose the correct preposition: We sympathize ___ families affected by the disaster.
A. to
B. for
C. at
D. with
Correct Answer: D
The correct preposition is “with”. The standard expression in this context is: We sympathize with families affected by the disaster.