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

General English

Preposition jkssb mcqs

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270 Total
Question 151 Discuss

I sincerely want to thank you ____ all your generous help

A
for
B
about
C
on
D
regarding

Answer & Explanation

Correct Option: A

You thank someone 'for' their assistance or a thing.
Question 152 Discuss

I often think ____ moving to the countryside after my retirement

A
about
B
of
C
for
D
on

Answer & Explanation

Correct Option: B

Both 'think of' and 'think about' can be used, but 'think of' is heavily favored in traditional exam contexts for contemplating future actions.
Question 153 Discuss

She is completely tired ____ answering the same questions every day

A
from
B
of
C
with
D
by

Answer & Explanation

Correct Option: B

'Tired of' means annoyed or bored with something.
Question 154 Discuss

The famous Sanskrit epic was later translated ____ Persian

A
in
B
to
C
into
D
with

Answer & Explanation

Correct Option: C

You translate a language 'into' another language, indicating a change of state.
Question 155 Discuss

I have been patiently waiting ____ the bus for over an hour

A
to
B
for
C
on
D
about

Answer & Explanation

Correct Option: B

The verb 'wait' is followed by 'for' when anticipating a person or transport.
Question 156 Discuss

The meteorological department warned the fishermen ____ the impending cyclone

A
from
B
against
C
of
D
about

Answer & Explanation

Correct Option: C

You warn someone 'of' a danger (or 'about'). 'Of' is classically preferred in formal exams.
Question 157 Discuss

Everyone wonders ____ his ability to stay calm under intense pressure

A
on
B
at
C
about
D
upon

Answer & Explanation

Correct Option: B

'Wonder at' means to be surprised or amazed by something.
Question 158 Discuss

You should not constantly worry ____ minor issues in life

A
for
B
about
C
on
D
over

Answer & Explanation

Correct Option: B

The verb 'worry' takes the preposition 'about'.
Question 159 Discuss

The brave soldiers refused to yield ____ the demands of the terrorists

A
for
B
to
C
against
D
before

Answer & Explanation

Correct Option: B

'Yield' meaning surrender is followed by 'to'.
Question 160 Discuss

The new manager works with great zeal ____ the upliftment of the company

A
for
B
in
C
towards
D
about

Answer & Explanation

Correct Option: A

You have a zeal 'for' a cause or activity.