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Question 1 Discuss
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The doctor gave me a prescription . . . . . . . . my cough.

A
For
B
With
C
At
D
To

Answer & Explanation

Correct Option: A

The correct preposition to use in this sentence is for. The sentence should read: "The doctor gave me a prescription for my cough." This construction indicates the purpose or intended treatment of the prescription, which is for the cough.
Question 2 Discuss
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The accused was acquitted ____ all the charges by the high court

A
from
B
of
C
with
D
off

Answer & Explanation

Correct Option: B

The verb 'acquit' always takes the preposition 'of' when referring to clearing someone of a charge.
Question 3 Discuss
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He is completely accustomed ____ the hot weather of this region

A
with
B
for
C
to
D
in

Answer & Explanation

Correct Option: C

The adjective 'accustomed' is followed by the preposition 'to'.
Question 4 Discuss
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The doctor advised him to abstain ____ drinking alcohol

A
from
B
to
C
of
D
against

Answer & Explanation

Correct Option: A

'Abstain' takes the preposition 'from' when choosing not to do or have something.
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The public has restricted access ____ the highly confidential documents

A
of
B
to
C
for
D
with

Answer & Explanation

Correct Option: B

The noun 'access' is followed by the preposition 'to'.
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All employees must adhere ____ the company policies strictly

A
by
B
with
C
to
D
on

Answer & Explanation

Correct Option: C

The verb 'adhere' is followed by 'to' when meaning to follow a rule or belief.
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The poor old man was afflicted ____ a severe disease

A
by
B
with
C
from
D
of

Answer & Explanation

Correct Option: B

We use the phrase 'afflicted with' to indicate suffering from a problem or illness.
Question 8 Discuss
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His philosophical ideas are somewhat akin ____ those of ancient scholars

A
with
B
to
C
as
D
like

Answer & Explanation

Correct Option: B

'Akin' means similar to, and it is followed by the preposition 'to'.
Question 9 Discuss
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She preferred to stay aloof ____ the heated arguments of her colleagues

A
from
B
to
C
of
D
with

Answer & Explanation

Correct Option: A

The adjective 'aloof' takes the preposition 'from', meaning keeping a distance.
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The management is not amenable ____ any new suggestions right now

A
for
B
with
C
to
D
about

Answer & Explanation

Correct Option: C

'Amenable' takes 'to', meaning open and responsive to suggestion.
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