Preposition Model Test 02

6. Poverty was hindrance (a) — his success. It hindered him (b) — going abroad. But he did not lose heart. He was hopeful (c) — his success. He hit (d) — a plan. The plan worked well. He succeeded in his attempt. For this he was thankful (e) — Allah.

Answer - 6: a) to b) from c) about d) upon e) to

7. A poor man suffers (a) — many things. He is destitute (b) — wealth. He is deprived (c) — the basic needs. But he is contented (d) — what he has. He does not run (e) — wealth.

Answer - 7: a) from/for b) of c) of d) with e) after

8. Iphitos hit (a) — a plan. He invited the athletes (b) — the nearby cities to the vally of Olympia to take part (c) — athletic contests. Iphitos’s plan worked well. For a time the Greek Warriors, instead (d) — fighting their neighbor. Tried to outdo their rivals (e) — friendly games and sports.

Answer - 8: a) upon b) of c) in d) of e) in

9. The Eiffel Tower was named (a) — Gustave Eiffel, a Frenchman. He was born (b) — a prosperous family in 1832. He graduated (c) — the Central School of Engineering (d) — Paris and went to work (e) — a railway construction.

Answer - 9: a) after b) in c) from d) in/of e) for

10. Many people commit sins either knowingly or unknowingly. In the long run a sinner atones (a) — his sin because he knows that everyone is accountable (b) — God (c) — his deeds. So, when a sinner becomes really penitent, he is seen devoted (d) — God. Sometimes he is seen absorbed (e) — deep meditation.

Answer - 10: a) for b) to c) for d) to e) in