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Prepositions MCQs (151–160)

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151.
There are a series _ questions.
Correct Answer: B. of
One-liner
The correct preposition to complete the sentence 'There are a series _ questions' is of.
152.
The terrorists have been setting off bombs _ trains.
Correct Answer: A. in
One-liner
The correct preposition to use is in, as in 'setting off bombs in trains.'
153.
She was mistaken _ switch?
Correct Answer: D. for
One-liner
The correct preposition in the sentence 'She was mistaken _ switch?' is for.
154.
You should not be proud, rather you should be _ your conduct.
Correct Answer: A. ashamed of
One-liner
The correct preposition to use with 'ashamed' is 'of', so you should be ashamed of your conduct.
155.
Farmer Parkinson's dog is ferocious _ to scare any intruder.
Correct Answer: D. enough
One-liner
Farmer Parkinson's dog is ferocious enough to scare any intruder.
156.
He prevented me _ going there.
Correct Answer: B. from
One-liner
The correct preposition is from, as 'prevent from' is the standard collocation.
157.
Regular exercise is beneficial _ health.
Correct Answer: A. for
One-liner
Regular exercise is beneficial for health.
158.
He is mindful _ his status.
Correct Answer: B. of
One-liner
The correct preposition to use with 'mindful' is of, as in 'He is mindful of his status.'
159.
The best things _ life are free.
Correct Answer: B. in
One-liner
The correct preposition in the sentence 'The best things _ life are free' is in.
160.
They called on the company _ reverse its decision.
Correct Answer: C. to
One-liner
The correct preposition in the sentence 'They called on the company _ reverse its decision' is to.

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