CSS - PMS - Precis & Composition
Preposition
Choose the correct preposition: The new data are comparable ___ the figures published last year.
A. for
B. of
C. with
D. to
Correct Answer: D
The correct preposition is “to”. The standard expression in this context is: The new data are comparable to the figures published last year.
CSS - PMS - Precis & Composition
Preposition
Choose the correct preposition: The clerk was attentive ___ every detail in the application.
A. for
B. with
C. of
D. to
Correct Answer: D
The correct preposition is “to”. The standard expression in this context is: The clerk was attentive to every detail in the application.
CSS - PMS - Precis & Composition
Preposition
Choose the correct preposition: She is allergic ___ certain antibiotics.
A. of
B. for
C. with
D. to
Correct Answer: D
The correct preposition is “to”. The standard expression in this context is: She is allergic to certain antibiotics.
CSS - PMS - Precis & Composition
Preposition
Choose the correct preposition: Some teenagers become addicted ___ online games.
A. to
B. for
C. of
D. with
Correct Answer: A
The correct preposition is “to”. The standard expression in this context is: Some teenagers become addicted to online games.
CSS - PMS - Precis & Composition
Preposition
Choose the correct preposition: He is accustomed ___ working under pressure.
A. of
B. for
C. to
D. with
Correct Answer: C
The correct preposition is “to”. The standard expression in this context is: He is accustomed to working under pressure.
CSS - PMS - Precis & Composition
Preposition
Choose the correct preposition: Her contribution is worthy ___ special recognition.
A. for
B. with
C. to
D. of
Correct Answer: D
The correct preposition is “of”. The standard expression in this context is: Her contribution is worthy of special recognition.
CSS - PMS - Precis & Composition
Preposition
Choose the correct preposition: The farmers are worried ___ the shortage of irrigation water.
A. of
B. for
C. about
D. on
Correct Answer: C
The correct preposition is “about”. The standard expression in this context is: The farmers are worried about the shortage of irrigation water.
CSS - PMS - Precis & Composition
Preposition
Choose the correct preposition: A calculator is useful ___ checking lengthy arithmetic.
A. for
B. of
C. at
D. to
Correct Answer: A
The correct preposition is “for”. The standard expression in this context is: A calculator is useful for checking lengthy arithmetic.
CSS - PMS - Precis & Composition
Preposition
Choose the correct preposition: After a long journey, the children were tired ___ sitting in the bus.
A. of
B. with
C. to
D. for
Correct Answer: A
The correct preposition is “of”. The standard expression in this context is: After a long journey, the children were tired of sitting in the bus.
CSS - PMS - Precis & Composition
Preposition
Choose the correct preposition: Everyone was surprised ___ the unexpected announcement.
A. on
B. for
C. at
D. with
Correct Answer: C
The correct preposition is “at”. The standard expression in this context is: Everyone was surprised at the unexpected announcement.
CSS - PMS - Precis & Composition
Preposition
Choose the correct preposition: This device is superior ___ the older model.
A. to
B. with
C. of
D. for
Correct Answer: A
The correct preposition is “to”. The standard expression in this context is: This device is superior to the older model.
CSS - PMS - Precis & Composition
Preposition
Choose the correct preposition: This textbook is suitable ___ beginners.
A. of
B. at
C. for
D. to
Correct Answer: C
The correct preposition is “for”. The standard expression in this context is: This textbook is suitable for beginners.
CSS - PMS - Precis & Composition
Preposition
Choose the correct preposition: I am sorry ___ the inconvenience caused by the delay.
A. to
B. for
C. of
D. at
Correct Answer: B
The correct preposition is “for”. The standard expression in this context is: I am sorry for the inconvenience caused by the delay.
CSS - PMS - Precis & Composition
Preposition
Choose the correct preposition: The two proposals are similar ___ each other in several respects.
A. of
B. with
C. for
D. to
Correct Answer: D
The correct preposition is “to”. The standard expression in this context is: The two proposals are similar to each other in several respects.
CSS - PMS - Precis & Composition
Preposition
Choose the correct preposition: The customer was satisfied ___ the service he received.
A. at
B. to
C. with
D. for
Correct Answer: C
The correct preposition is “with”. The standard expression in this context is: The customer was satisfied with the service he received.
CSS - PMS - Precis & Composition
Preposition
Choose the correct preposition: The officer is responsible ___ maintaining the official record.
A. at
B. to
C. for
D. of
Correct Answer: C
The correct preposition is “for”. The standard expression in this context is: The officer is responsible for maintaining the official record.
CSS - PMS - Precis & Composition
Preposition
Choose the correct preposition: This issue is closely related ___ public health.
A. for
B. with
C. of
D. to
Correct Answer: D
The correct preposition is “to”. The standard expression in this context is: This issue is closely related to public health.
CSS - PMS - Precis & Composition
Preposition
Choose the correct preposition: The rescue team is ready ___ any emergency.
A. at
B. to
C. of
D. for
Correct Answer: D
The correct preposition is “for”. The standard expression in this context is: The rescue team is ready for any emergency.
CSS - PMS - Precis & Composition
Preposition
Choose the correct preposition: Parents are proud ___ their children's achievements.
A. with
B. of
C. to
D. for
Correct Answer: B
The correct preposition is “of”. The standard expression in this context is: Parents are proud of their children's achievements.
CSS - PMS - Precis & Composition
Preposition
Choose the correct preposition: The principal was pleased ___ the students' performance.
A. to
B. with
C. for
D. at
Correct Answer: B
The correct preposition is “with”. The standard expression in this context is: The principal was pleased with the students' performance.