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Prepositions MCQs (111–120)

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111.
Complete the proverb: 'One man's meat _ another man's poison.'
Correct Answer: D. is
One-liner
The proverb states that one man's meat is another man's poison.
112.
Past Paper MCQ
Which preposition is correctly used with the verb "compile"?
Correct Answer: A. compile from data
One-liner
The preposition correctly used with the verb "compile" is compile from data.
113.
These essays are intellectually superior and represent various levels _ complexity.
Correct Answer: B. of
One-liner
The phrase 'various levels of complexity' requires the preposition of to show the relationship between levels and complexity.
114.
He is poor _ honest.
Correct Answer: B. but
One-liner
The correct conjunction to show contrast in 'He is poor _ honest' is but.
115.
If you have a finger _ the pie, you are involved in something.
Correct Answer: B. in
One-liner
The correct preposition to complete the idiom 'have a finger in the pie' is 'in'.
116.
In Scandinavian countries, teachers are _ the best-paid employees.
Correct Answer: B. among
One-liner
In Scandinavian countries, teachers are among the best-paid employees.
117.
A house divided _ itself cannot stand.
Correct Answer: A. against
One-liner
The correct preposition in the proverb 'A house divided against itself cannot stand' is against.
118.
Obstacles are placed _ the path of life not to be boggled at but to be surmounted.
Correct Answer: C. in
One-liner
The correct preposition to complete the sentence is in, as obstacles are placed in the path of life.
119.
The phrase 'spill the beans' reveal a secret.
Correct Answer: C. means
One-liner
The idiomatic phrase 'spill the beans' means to reveal a secret.
120.
The phrase 'to bury the hatchet' means _ make peace.
Correct Answer: A. to
One-liner
The phrase 'to bury the hatchet' means to make peace.

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