We should always regret our sins. Choose the correct English translation:

A. We should always repent on our sins.

B. We should always repent for our sins.

C. We should always repent of our sins.

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241.
The Solicitor wrote a letter to Ann and me _ which he asked us if we could settle the matter between us.
Correct Answer: B. in
One-liner
The correct preposition to complete the sentence is in, as in 'The Solicitor wrote a letter to Ann and me in which he asked us if we could settle the matter between us.'
242.
Would you like an apple? No, thanks, I'm not hungry _ the moment.
Correct Answer: A. at
One-liner
The correct preposition to complete the sentence 'I'm not hungry _ the moment' is at.
243.
We should always regret our sins. Choose the correct English translation:
Correct Answer: D. All of these
One-liner
The correct English translation of the Urdu sentence 'We should always regret our sins' is All of these as 'repent on', 'repent for', and 'repent of' are all acceptable prepositions used with the verb 'repent'.
244.
He runs faster _ his brother.
Correct Answer: C. than
One-liner
The correct word to complete the comparison 'He runs faster _ his brother' is than.
245.
I have paid _ it.
Correct Answer: A. for
One-liner
The correct preposition to complete the sentence 'I have paid _ it' is for.
246.
He has learnt all stories _ heart.
Correct Answer: D. by
One-liner
The correct preposition to use in the sentence 'He has learnt all stories _ heart' is by.
247.
His reply was as much as expected _ him to give.
Correct Answer: A. of
One-liner
The correct preposition to complete the sentence 'His reply was as much as expected _ him to give' is of.
248.
The participants did not agree the agenda presented.
Correct Answer: B. with
One-liner
The participants did not agree with the agenda presented.
249.
He was ignorant _ the whole situation.
Correct Answer: D. of
One-liner
The correct preposition to use with 'ignorant' in this context is of — he was ignorant of the whole situation.
250.
The condemned man appealed to the court _ mercy.
Correct Answer: A. for
One-liner
The condemned man appealed to the court for mercy.

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