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

General English

Preposition jkssb mcqs

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Question 11 Discuss

I am really angry ____ my brother for breaking my favorite watch

A
at
B
with
C
on
D
against

Answer & Explanation

Correct Option: B

We use 'angry with' a person and 'angry at' a thing or situation.
Question 12 Discuss

The teacher was very angry ____ the poor performance of the students

A
at
B
with
C
upon
D
over

Answer & Explanation

Correct Option: A

We use 'angry at' when expressing anger toward an event, situation, or performance.
Question 13 Discuss

Parents are naturally anxious ____ the future of their children

A
for
B
about
C
of
D
on

Answer & Explanation

Correct Option: B

'Anxious about' means worried about something, whereas 'anxious for' means eager for something.
Question 14 Discuss

You must apologize ____ the principal for your misbehavior

A
to
B
with
C
for
D
before

Answer & Explanation

Correct Option: A

One apologizes 'to' a person 'for' an action.
Question 15 Discuss

The villagers decided to appeal ____ the higher court for justice

A
in
B
to
C
against
D
for

Answer & Explanation

Correct Option: B

You 'appeal to' an authority or court. You 'appeal against' a decision.
Question 16 Discuss

This strict rule is not applicable ____ junior employees

A
for
B
on
C
to
D
with

Answer & Explanation

Correct Option: C

'Applicable' is followed by the preposition 'to'.
Question 17 Discuss

He has been appointed ____ the post of General Manager

A
for
B
to
C
on
D
at

Answer & Explanation

Correct Option: B

A person is appointed 'to' a post or position.
Question 18 Discuss

I must apprise the manager ____ the latest developments in the project

A
about
B
with
C
of
D
on

Answer & Explanation

Correct Option: C

'Apprise' means to inform, and it takes the preposition 'of'.
Question 19 Discuss

Her parents did not approve ____ her decision to quit the job

A
to
B
of
C
on
D
with

Answer & Explanation

Correct Option: B

The verb 'approve' is followed by 'of' when it means to have a positive opinion of something.
Question 20 Discuss

It is useless to argue ____ a stubborn person over such trivial matters

A
to
B
with
C
against
D
for

Answer & Explanation

Correct Option: B

You 'argue with' a person and 'argue over/about' a matter.