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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




7. Woollen clothes will provide you protection ......the cold.

 (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