CSS - PMS - Precis & Composition
Preposition
Choose the correct preposition: High fees may discourage poor students ___ applying.
A. from
B. with
C. of
D. by
Correct Answer: A
The correct preposition is “from”. The standard expression in this context is: High fees may discourage poor students from applying.
CSS - PMS - Precis & Composition
Preposition
Choose the correct preposition: My conclusion differs ___ yours on one important point.
A. from
B. with
C. by
D. of
Correct Answer: A
The correct preposition is “from”. The standard expression in this context is: My conclusion differs from yours on one important point.
CSS - PMS - Precis & Composition
Preposition
Choose the correct preposition: The law deprives no citizen ___ the right to a fair hearing.
A. of
B. with
C. to
D. for
Correct Answer: A
The correct preposition is “of”. The standard expression in this context is: The law deprives no citizen of the right to a fair hearing.
CSS - PMS - Precis & Composition
Preposition
Choose the correct preposition: Success often depends ___ careful preparation.
A. in
B. on
C. at
D. to
Correct Answer: B
The correct preposition is “on”. The standard expression in this context is: Success often depends on careful preparation.
CSS - PMS - Precis & Composition
Preposition
Choose the correct preposition: The mediator will deal ___ the dispute tomorrow.
A. at
B. with
C. to
D. for
Correct Answer: B
The correct preposition is “with”. The standard expression in this context is: The mediator will deal with the dispute tomorrow.
CSS - PMS - Precis & Composition
Preposition
Choose the correct preposition: Small businesses must learn to cope ___ changing market conditions.
A. for
B. with
C. at
D. to
Correct Answer: B
The correct preposition is “with”. The standard expression in this context is: Small businesses must learn to cope with changing market conditions.
CSS - PMS - Precis & Composition
Preposition
Choose the correct preposition: Regular exercise contributes ___ better physical health.
A. for
B. of
C. to
D. with
Correct Answer: C
The correct preposition is “to”. The standard expression in this context is: Regular exercise contributes to better physical health.
CSS - PMS - Precis & Composition
Preposition
Choose the correct preposition: The committee consists ___ seven elected members.
A. with
B. to
C. for
D. of
Correct Answer: D
The correct preposition is “of”. The standard expression in this context is: The committee consists of seven elected members.
CSS - PMS - Precis & Composition
Preposition
Choose the correct preposition: Please concentrate ___ the question being asked.
A. in
B. at
C. to
D. on
Correct Answer: D
The correct preposition is “on”. The standard expression in this context is: Please concentrate on the question being asked.
CSS - PMS - Precis & Composition
Preposition
Choose the correct preposition: All departments must comply ___ the new safety regulations.
A. with
B. for
C. to
D. at
Correct Answer: A
The correct preposition is “with”. The standard expression in this context is: All departments must comply with the new safety regulations.
CSS - PMS - Precis & Composition
Preposition
Choose the correct preposition: A responsible leader cares ___ the welfare of the public.
A. of
B. on
C. for
D. about
Correct Answer: D
The correct preposition is “about”. The standard expression in this context is: A responsible leader cares about the welfare of the public.
CSS - PMS - Precis & Composition
Preposition
Choose the correct preposition: She borrowed the reference book ___ the university library.
A. by
B. from
C. with
D. of
Correct Answer: B
The correct preposition is “from”. The standard expression in this context is: She borrowed the reference book from the university library.
CSS - PMS - Precis & Composition
Preposition
Choose the correct preposition: The inquiry blamed poor planning ___ the failure.
A. to
B. of
C. at
D. for
Correct Answer: D
The correct preposition is “for”. The standard expression in this context is: The inquiry blamed poor planning for the failure.
CSS - PMS - Precis & Composition
Preposition
Choose the correct preposition: This land belongs ___ the local council.
A. with
B. to
C. for
D. of
Correct Answer: B
The correct preposition is “to”. The standard expression in this context is: This land belongs to the local council.
CSS - PMS - Precis & Composition
Preposition
Choose the correct preposition: The board did not approve ___ the proposed expenditure.
A. to
B. of
C. with
D. for
Correct Answer: B
The correct preposition is “of”. The standard expression in this context is: The board did not approve of the proposed expenditure.
CSS - PMS - Precis & Composition
Preposition
Choose the correct preposition: He apologized ___ arriving late at the meeting.
A. at
B. for
C. of
D. to
Correct Answer: B
The correct preposition is “for”. The standard expression in this context is: He apologized for arriving late at the meeting.
CSS - PMS - Precis & Composition
Preposition
Choose the correct preposition: The prosecutor accused the suspect ___ concealing evidence.
A. of
B. for
C. with
D. to
Correct Answer: A
The correct preposition is “of”. The standard expression in this context is: The prosecutor accused the suspect of concealing evidence.
CSS - PMS - Precis & Composition
Preposition
Choose the correct preposition: Employees must abstain ___ using official vehicles for private work.
A. from
B. of
C. by
D. with
Correct Answer: A
The correct preposition is “from”. The standard expression in this context is: Employees must abstain from using official vehicles for private work.
CSS - PMS - Precis & Composition
Preposition
Choose the correct preposition: His explanation is consistent ___ the available evidence.
A. to
B. at
C. with
D. for
Correct Answer: C
The correct preposition is “with”. The standard expression in this context is: His explanation is consistent with the available evidence.
CSS - PMS - Precis & Composition
Preposition
Choose the correct preposition: This software is compatible ___ most modern operating systems.
A. for
B. to
C. with
D. at
Correct Answer: C
The correct preposition is “with”. The standard expression in this context is: This software is compatible with most modern operating systems.