Verbal Ability Prepositions - Solved Examples

Q 1 − She has not gotten ____ the shock of losing her family.

A - at

B - Over

C - from

D - across

Answer - B

Explanation

“over” is used to mean recovered from.

Q 2 − There was nobody to attend ____ the complaints of the customers.

A - about

B - at

C - over

D - to

Answer - D

Explanation

“attend to” is used in place of listen to.

Q 3 − The city was kept ____ night curfew for several days.

A - over

B - on

C - at

D - under

Answer - D

Explanation

“under” is used to mean observation.

Q 4 − The rose flower is the most beautiful ____ all the flowers in this garden.

A - on

B - between

C - from

D - of

Answer - D

Explanation

“of” is used to identify one out of a collection.

Q 5 − Police had to use tear gas to prevent the students ____ burning the bus.

A - at

B - of

C - against

D - from

Answer - D

Explanation

“from” is used to mean keeping the students away from an action.

Q 6 − I wish to remind you ____ the promise you made.

A - from

B - of

C - by

D - with

Answer - B

Explanation

“of” is used in place of about.

Q 7 − Do you object ____ my opening the window?

A - to

B - on

C - with

D - for

Answer - A

Explanation

“to” is used to mean if there’s an issue with.

Q 8 − I am willing to agree ____ your suggestion.

A - for

B - with

C - from

D - to

Answer - D

Explanation

“to” is used to highlight acceptance

Q 9 − She was born ____ 1980.

A - in

B - on

C - to

D - from

Answer - A

Explanation

“in” is used as in the year of.

Q 10 − Let us work ____ peace and prosperity

A - at

B - on

C - by

D - for

Answer - D

Explanation

“for” is used in place of to get.

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