Competitive Exams : English Language - Preposition (Set 5)

Question 1

1.

A) <div class="option" onclick="window.handleOption(this)">to

B) with

C) of

D) for

Answer

Correct Answer: B

Correct: "commensurate with". The adjective "commensurate" is idiomatically followed by "with" to mean corresponding in size, degree, or proportion.

Question 2

2.

A) <div class="option" onclick="window.handleOption(this)">from

B) to

C) of

D) with

Answer

Correct Answer: A

Correct: "distinct from". Something that is separate, individual, or different from another is idiomatically described as "distinct from".

Question 3

3.

A) <div class="option" onclick="window.handleOption(this)">for

B) with

C) to

D) of

Answer

Correct Answer: C

Correct: "conducive to". The adjective "conducive" (meaning making a certain situation or outcome likely or possible) is followed by the preposition "to".

Question 4

4.

A) <div class="option" onclick="window.handleOption(this)">with

B) in

C) at

D) on

Answer

Correct Answer: B

Correct: "engrossed in". When someone is completely absorbed or deeply involved in an activity, they are "engrossed in" it.

Question 5

5.

A) <div class="option" onclick="window.handleOption(this)">of

B) from

C) by

D) off

Answer

Correct Answer: A

Correct: "absolved of". In legal and formal contexts, one is "absolved of" a charge, duty, or responsibility.

Question 6

6.

A) <div class="option" onclick="window.handleOption(this)">with

B) to

C) for

D) on

Answer

Correct Answer: B

Correct: "germane to". The word "germane" means relevant or appropriate and always collocates with the preposition "to".

Question 7

7.

A) <div class="option" onclick="window.handleOption(this)">into

B) around

C) with

D) to

Answer

Correct Answer: A

Correct: "coalesced into". The verb "coalesce" (to come together to form one mass or whole) is followed by "into" to represent the end state.

Question 8

8.

A) <div class="option" onclick="window.handleOption(this)">against

B) to

C) with

D) at

Answer

Correct Answer: D

Correct: "indignant at". We are "indignant at" a situation, action, or decision, whereas we are "indignant with" a person.

Question 9

9.

A) <div class="option" onclick="window.handleOption(this)">with

B) of

C) in

D) for

Answer

Correct Answer: C

Correct: "complicit in". To be involved with others in an illegal activity or wrongdoing is to be "complicit in" that action.

Question 10

10.

A) <div class="option" onclick="window.handleOption(this)">to

B) with

C) against

D) of

Answer

Correct Answer: A

Correct: "opposed to". The adjective "opposed" is used with the preposition "to" to express strong disagreement or contrast.

Competitive Exams : English Language - Preposition (Set 5)