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

General English

Preposition jkssb mcqs

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Question 121 Discuss

The young boy is very keen ____ learning how to play the guitar

A
in
B
on
C
for
D
about

Answer & Explanation

Correct Option: B

'Keen on' means to be very interested or enthusiastic about something.
Question 122 Discuss

It is considered bad manners to laugh ____ the poor and disabled

A
on
B
at
C
upon
D
over

Answer & Explanation

Correct Option: B

You laugh 'at' someone or something.
Question 123 Discuss

You must listen carefully ____ what your parents advise you

A
to
B
at
C
for
D
about

Answer & Explanation

Correct Option: A

The verb 'listen' is almost always followed by 'to'.
Question 124 Discuss

Please look ____ the blackboard while I explain the formula

A
on
B
to
C
at
D
upon

Answer & Explanation

Correct Option: C

When directing your eyes toward something, use 'look at'.
Question 125 Discuss

The famous actress was married ____ an industrialist last year

A
with
B
to
C
by
D
for

Answer & Explanation

Correct Option: B

In passive voice, 'married' takes the preposition 'to', not 'with'.
Question 126 Discuss

I strongly object ____ the unjust remarks made against my friend

A
for
B
against
C
to
D
on

Answer & Explanation

Correct Option: C

The verb 'object' is followed by 'to'.
Question 127 Discuss

A miser can never easily part ____ his hoarded money

A
from
B
with
C
of
D
away

Answer & Explanation

Correct Option: B

You 'part with' a thing (give it up) and 'part from' a person (leave them).
Question 128 Discuss

You will eventually have to pay ____ your misdeeds

A
for
B
off
C
about
D
to

Answer & Explanation

Correct Option: A

'Pay for' means to suffer the consequences of an action.
Question 129 Discuss

The manager was highly pleased ____ the new intern's performance

A
at
B
with
C
on
D
for

Answer & Explanation

Correct Option: B

You are 'pleased with' a person or their work/action.
Question 130 Discuss

I usually prefer drinking tea ____ drinking coffee in the morning

A
than
B
to
C
over
D
against

Answer & Explanation

Correct Option: B

The verb 'prefer' takes the preposition 'to' (not 'than' or 'over').