Kerala PSC LD Clerk Exam General English Page -152
Kerala PSC LDC Exam
General English
Practice Test
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Choose the correct preposition to fill in the blanks in each of the sentences: 1. The accused pleaded........... mercy.
(A) for
(B) to
(C) on
(D) against
2. The driver pleaded ..........the traffic constable for waiving the fine.
(A) to
(B) for
(C) at
(D) with
3. Jawaharlal Nehru never had any pretensions ..........greatness.
(A) of
(B) to
(C) for
(D) on
4. He was eventually prevailed ..........to accept the appointment.
(A) upon
(B) against
(C) to
(D) for
5. The rickshaw-puller became a prey...........tuberculosis.
(A) on
(B) to
(C) for
(D) of
6. India can legitimately take pride...........her ancient culture.
(A) in
(B) on
(C) for
(D) against
(A) for
(B) on
(C) against
(D) to
8. she had a quarrel .........her husband.
(A) on
(B) with
(C) over
(D) about
9. They often quarrel ...........nothing
(A) with
(B) on
(C) against
(D) over
10. The doctor has advised him to refrain............smoking.
(A) on
(B) from
(C) to
(D) against