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Question 141 Discuss
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It is totally unacceptable to shout ____ your subordinates in the office

A
on
B
upon
C
at
D
to

Answer & Explanation

Correct Option: C

You shout 'at' someone when angry.
Question 142 Discuss
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The kind old lady always smiles ____ everyone she meets

A
to
B
on
C
at
D
with

Answer & Explanation

Correct Option: C

Like 'laugh at', the verb 'smile' is followed by 'at'. ('Smile on' means to favor, e.g., Fortune smiled on him).
Question 143 Discuss
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I am deeply sorry ____ arriving so late to the important meeting

A
of
B
about
C
for
D
with

Answer & Explanation

Correct Option: C

You are sorry 'for' an action or mistake.
Question 144 Discuss
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I urgently need to speak ____ the principal regarding my scholarship

A
with
B
to
C
for
D
about

Answer & Explanation

Correct Option: B

Both 'speak to' and 'speak with' are correct, but 'speak to' is more widely accepted in formal exams for addressing someone directly.
Question 145 Discuss
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He tends to spend heavily ____ luxurious branded clothes

A
for
B
in
C
on
D
about

Answer & Explanation

Correct Option: C

You spend money or time 'on' something.
Question 146 Discuss
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If you work consistently hard you will definitely succeed ____ your mission

A
on
B
in
C
for
D
at

Answer & Explanation

Correct Option: B

The verb 'succeed' takes the preposition 'in' when meaning to achieve a goal.
Question 147 Discuss
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The old woman has been suffering ____ severe joint pain for months

A
with
B
of
C
from
D
by

Answer & Explanation

Correct Option: C

You suffer 'from' a disease or condition.
Question 148 Discuss
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We were quite surprised ____ his sudden resignation from the company

A
by
B
at
C
with
D
for

Answer & Explanation

Correct Option: B

Words showing surprise generally take 'at' (surprised at, amazed at).
Question 149 Discuss
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The police suspect him ____ being involved in the recent bank robbery

A
for
B
in
C
of
D
with

Answer & Explanation

Correct Option: C

You suspect someone 'of' doing something.
Question 150 Discuss
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I need to talk ____ the manager about this escalating issue

A
with
B
to
C
for
D
on

Answer & Explanation

Correct Option: B

Both 'talk to' and 'talk with' are acceptable, but 'talk to' is the standard usage when one person initiates the communication.
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