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

General English

Preposition jkssb mcqs

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Question 61 Discuss

You cannot compare the life of a city ____ that of a village

A
with
B
to
C
and
D
by

Answer & Explanation

Correct Option: A

We 'compare with' when comparing two similar things to find differences/similarities.
Question 62 Discuss

The poet compared the beautiful girl ____ a blooming rose

A
with
B
to
C
as
D
like

Answer & Explanation

Correct Option: B

We 'compare to' when showing a figurative likeness between dissimilar things.
Question 63 Discuss

The citizens complained ____ the mayor regarding poor sanitation

A
to
B
against
C
about
D
with

Answer & Explanation

Correct Option: B

You complain 'to' an authority, 'against' a person, 'about' a thing. Here, mayor is the target of complaint.
Question 64 Discuss

All players must comply ____ the rules of the tournament

A
by
B
to
C
with
D
in

Answer & Explanation

Correct Option: C

'Comply' is always followed by 'with' (abide by, adhere to, comply with).
Question 65 Discuss

Water is composed ____ hydrogen and oxygen

A
by
B
from
C
of
D
with

Answer & Explanation

Correct Option: C

The passive form 'is composed' takes the preposition 'of'.
Question 66 Discuss

He tried to conceal the harsh truth ____ his elderly parents

A
to
B
from
C
with
D
by

Answer & Explanation

Correct Option: B

You conceal or hide something 'from' someone.
Question 67 Discuss

The government refused to concede ____ the demands of the strikers

A
to
B
with
C
for
D
about

Answer & Explanation

Correct Option: A

'Concede' means to yield or surrender, taking the preposition 'to'.
Question 68 Discuss

What did you conclude ____ his mysterious behavior during the meeting

A
by
B
from
C
with
D
on

Answer & Explanation

Correct Option: B

You deduce or conclude something 'from' a situation or fact.
Question 69 Discuss

The notorious criminal was condemned ____ death by the judge

A
for
B
to
C
of
D
with

Answer & Explanation

Correct Option: B

A person is condemned 'to' a punishment (like death or prison).
Question 70 Discuss

I went to his house to condole ____ him on the loss of his father

A
to
B
for
C
with
D
about

Answer & Explanation

Correct Option: C

You condole 'with' a person 'on' their loss.