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

General English

Preposition jkssb mcqs

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Question 41 Discuss

The entire expedition was beset ____ numerous difficulties from the start

A
by
B
with
C
of
D
in

Answer & Explanation

Correct Option: B

'Beset with' means to be troubled or threatened by something persistently.
Question 42 Discuss

The university decided to bestow an honorary degree ____ the famous scientist

A
to
B
with
C
upon
D
for

Answer & Explanation

Correct Option: C

You bestow an honor or gift 'upon' or 'on' someone.
Question 43 Discuss

You must beware ____ pickpockets in this crowded market

A
from
B
against
C
of
D
with

Answer & Explanation

Correct Option: C

'Beware' is always followed by 'of'.
Question 44 Discuss

They tried to blame the driver ____ the terrible accident

A
for
B
on
C
of
D
about

Answer & Explanation

Correct Option: A

You blame a person 'for' something. (Or put the blame 'on' a person).
Question 45 Discuss

A mother is often blind ____ the faults of her own children

A
in
B
to
C
of
D
with

Answer & Explanation

Correct Option: B

'Blind to' means ignoring or not noticing faults. 'Blind in' refers to physical loss of sight in an eye.
Question 46 Discuss

He always boasts ____ his wealth and high social status

A
about
B
of
C
for
D
on

Answer & Explanation

Correct Option: B

In formal grammar, 'boast' takes 'of' (though 'about' is also used informally, 'of' is standard in exams).
Question 47 Discuss

She had to borrow a large sum of money ____ the bank to start her business

A
with
B
to
C
from
D
by

Answer & Explanation

Correct Option: C

You borrow something 'from' someone.
Question 48 Discuss

The train standing on platform three is bound ____ New Delhi

A
to
B
for
C
towards
D
at

Answer & Explanation

Correct Option: B

'Bound for' is used to indicate the destination of a ship, train, or person.
Question 49 Discuss

Thieves broke ____ the jewelry shop late at night

A
in
B
into
C
through
D
open

Answer & Explanation

Correct Option: B

'Break into' means to enter a building by force.
Question 50 Discuss

It is unhealthy to brood ____ past failures and mistakes

A
on
B
over
C
about
D
for

Answer & Explanation

Correct Option: B

'Brood over' means to think deeply about something that makes one unhappy.