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

General English

Preposition jkssb mcqs

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Question 181 Discuss

Sunny weather will alternate ____ rain throughout the week

A
by
B
with
C
to
D
in

Answer & Explanation

Correct Option: B

One thing alternates 'with' another.
Question 182 Discuss

The young politician has no ambition ____ public fame

A
of
B
about
C
for
D
to

Answer & Explanation

Correct Option: C

You have an ambition 'for' something.
Question 183 Discuss

We were highly amused ____ the funny tricks of the clown

A
at
B
on
C
with
D
for

Answer & Explanation

Correct Option: A

You are amused 'at' an event or action.
Question 184 Discuss

I have a strong antipathy ____ people who lie habitually

A
against
B
to
C
for
D
on

Answer & Explanation

Correct Option: B

The noun 'antipathy' is followed by 'to'.
Question 185 Discuss

A growing boy usually has a huge appetite ____ food

A
of
B
for
C
about
D
in

Answer & Explanation

Correct Option: B

You have an appetite 'for' something.
Question 186 Discuss

She has an amazing aptitude ____ learning foreign languages

A
in
B
to
C
for
D
about

Answer & Explanation

Correct Option: C

You possess an aptitude 'for' a skill.
Question 187 Discuss

He tends to ascribe his failures ____ bad luck

A
on
B
for
C
to
D
with

Answer & Explanation

Correct Option: C

You ascribe a quality or result 'to' a source.
Question 188 Discuss

Many young athletes aspire ____ winning an Olympic gold

A
for
B
to
C
after
D
on

Answer & Explanation

Correct Option: C

'Aspire after' means to strongly desire an achievement or goal.
Question 189 Discuss

Immigrants often take time to assimilate ____ the new culture

A
in
B
to
C
with
D
for

Answer & Explanation

Correct Option: B

You assimilate 'to' or 'into' a culture.
Question 190 Discuss

He worked hard to attain ____ the highest position in the firm

A
in
B
to
C
at
D
on

Answer & Explanation

Correct Option: B

You 'attain to' a state or position.