PREPOSITIONS
Directions :
Each item in this section has a sentence with a missing preposition. Select the correct preposition from the given options and mark your response on your Answer Sheet accordingly.
41. Simulations of the 20th century by climate ‘ models that exclude the observed increase greenhouse gases fail to simulate the increase in temperature over the second half of the 20th century.
(a) of
(b) in
(c) by
(d) to
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Answer – B
42. In extremely poor societies, children can be put to work a young age and are therefore a source of income.
(a) in
(b) on
(c) by
d) at
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Answer – D
43. People who are averse – hard work, generally do not succeed in life.
(a) to
(b) about
e) at
(d) on
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Answer – C
44. I have known her a long time.
(a) since
b) for
(c) at
(d) before
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Answer – B
45. I accepted the offer—- certain conditions.
(a) on
(b) in
(c) by
d) within
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Answer – D
46. She is a woman_ _humble origin.
(a) off
b) of
(c) from
(d) within
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Answer – B
47. There is no cure the common cold.
(a) for
(b) of
(c) to
(d) on
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Answer – B
48. I ran John yesterday, and it was a pleasant surprise.
(a) by
(b) off
(c) beside
d) into
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Answer – D
49. My grandmother enjoyed boating the lovely lake.
(a) in
b) on
(c) beside
(d) within
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Answer – B
50. He visits the needy to relieve them their sufferings and poverty.
a) from
b) off
(c) of
(d) on
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Answer – B