General English Preposition Jkssb Mcqs (270 MCQs) | JKSSB & SSC Quiz

General English

Preposition jkssb mcqs

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270 Total
Question 101 Discuss

His essay was totally devoid ____ any real meaning or logic

A
from
B
with
C
of
D
off

Answer & Explanation

Correct Option: C

'Devoid' means lacking entirely, and is followed by 'of'.
Question 102 Discuss

The old beggar died ____ cholera last night near the temple

A
from
B
of
C
with
D
by

Answer & Explanation

Correct Option: B

You die 'of' a disease (cholera, malaria) but die 'from' an external cause (overwork, wound).
Question 103 Discuss

My personal views differ entirely ____ yours on this matter

A
from
B
with
C
to
D
than

Answer & Explanation

Correct Option: A

Things 'differ from' each other. (You differ 'with' a person in opinion).
Question 104 Discuss

Please divide this large pizza ____ four equal slices

A
in
B
into
C
among
D
to

Answer & Explanation

Correct Option: B

You divide a whole 'into' parts.
Question 105 Discuss

I would never even dream ____ doing such a horrible thing

A
about
B
of
C
for
D
to

Answer & Explanation

Correct Option: B

'Dream of' is used to express ambition or contemplation of doing something.
Question 106 Discuss

The notorious prisoner managed to escape ____ the high security prison

A
from
B
out
C
of
D
through

Answer & Explanation

Correct Option: A

You escape 'from' a place or confinement.
Question 107 Discuss

He has no valid excuse ____ his continuous absence from duty

A
for
B
of
C
about
D
on

Answer & Explanation

Correct Option: A

You have an excuse 'for' an action or situation.
Question 108 Discuss

Despite working very hard he failed ____ the final mathematics examination

A
at
B
in
C
for
D
about

Answer & Explanation

Correct Option: B

You fail 'in' a test, subject, or attempt.
Question 109 Discuss

I am not completely familiar ____ the new software update yet

A
to
B
with
C
about
D
of

Answer & Explanation

Correct Option: B

A person is 'familiar with' a subject or thing. (A thing is 'familiar to' a person).
Question 110 Discuss

Kashmir is famously known and famous ____ its beautiful natural scenery

A
about
B
for
C
of
D
with

Answer & Explanation

Correct Option: B

A place or person is famous 'for' something notable.