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

General English

Preposition jkssb mcqs

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Question 251 Discuss

I simply cannot dispense ____ the services of my assistant

A
to
B
with
C
for
D
without

Answer & Explanation

Correct Option: B

To 'dispense with' means to do without something.
Question 252 Discuss

Please dispose ____ this old broken furniture immediately

A
off
B
of
C
away
D
out

Answer & Explanation

Correct Option: B

The correct phrase is 'dispose of' (not off).
Question 253 Discuss

I strongly dissent ____ the majority opinion of the committee

A
to
B
from
C
against
D
with

Answer & Explanation

Correct Option: B

You dissent 'from' an opinion or judgment.
Question 254 Discuss

A wise person can distinguish right ____ wrong

A
and
B
from
C
to
D
with

Answer & Explanation

Correct Option: B

You distinguish one thing 'from' another.
Question 255 Discuss

The loud noise diverted my attention ____ the important study

A
to
B
from
C
out
D
off

Answer & Explanation

Correct Option: B

You divert attention 'from' a source.
Question 256 Discuss

The corrupt official was divested ____ his absolute power

A
off
B
of
C
from
D
with

Answer & Explanation

Correct Option: B

To divest someone 'of' power or clothes.
Question 257 Discuss

Grandparents usually dote ____ their young grandchildren

A
at
B
on
C
over
D
to

Answer & Explanation

Correct Option: B

To 'dote on' means to shower with excessive love.
Question 258 Discuss

I deeply doubt ____ his true intentions in this deal

A
of
B
for
C
on
D
to

Answer & Explanation

Correct Option: A

You 'doubt of' or 'doubt about' a thing.
Question 259 Discuss

You should not always draw ____ your limited bank savings

A
in
B
on
C
from
D
out

Answer & Explanation

Correct Option: B

To 'draw on' means to utilize resources.
Question 260 Discuss

It is useless to constantly dwell ____ past mistakes

A
in
B
on
C
to
D
at

Answer & Explanation

Correct Option: B

You 'dwell on' a thought or topic.