Fill in the blank with the correct option:
1. Kiara longed ____ a solo peaceful vacation.
a) of
b) at
c) with
d) for
Answer: d)
2. Helen is fond ____ drinking tea.
a) off
b) of
c) at
d) in
Answer: b)
3. I think Mia can take advantage ____ the situation.
a) in
b) with
c) of
d) at
Answer: c)
4. Trisha is aware _____ all the happenings around her which makes her updated and smart.
a) for
b) from
c) of
d) with
Answer: c)
5. Pixie knows a lot _____ Australia and dreams of visiting it someday.
a) about
b) with
c) from
d) of
Answer: a)
6. Rachel is attracted ____ the spiritual richness of this calm place and wants to settle here in future.
a) for
b) of
c) with
d) to
Answer: d)
7. In moments _____ grief, the comforting words ____ a well-wisher can provide solace.
a) of, of
b) for, from
c) at, by
d) by, in
Answer: a)
8. Meghan wrote a nice review ____ the book which was appreciated ______ everyone in the class.
a) of, by
b) for, with
c) in, by
d) at, for
Answer: a)
9. A mythical tale ____ unicorns captured the imagination of the child.
a) across
b) behind
c) beside
d) about
Answer: d)
10. If you come _____ any interesting articles during your research, feel free to share them with the rest of your classmates.
a) behind
b) across
c) with
d) over
Answer: b)
11. Fill in the blanks using appropriate options:
There are several ways to deal ____ (in / with / to) the tendency to delaying. Break ____ (off / out / down) the task into manageable pieces and knock them _____ (out / off / up) one at one time. Focus _____ (at / on / over) accomplishing what’s important for you ______ (in / at / on) this moment. (CREST 2021-22)
a) with, down, off, on, at
b) in, out, off, at, in
c) with, down, off, at, in
d) to, down, up, over, on
Answer: a)
12. Despite being tired _____ working all day, Shelly decided to go _____ a walk _____ the park.
a) from, for, in
b) of, on, at
c) by, with, near
d) after, on, around
Answer: a)
13. Jack couldn’t decide _____ the blue shirt _____ the red one, so he bought both _____ a discount.
a) between, and, with
b) among, or, at
c) from, and, in
d) on, or, with
Answer: a)
14. Mr Smith reminded the students to submit their assignments _____Wednesday, either _____ person _____ via email.
a) on, by, in
b) by, in, or
c) until, at, with
d) after, on, by
Answer: b)
15. The secret passage was hidden _____ the bookshelf, accessible only _____ a special key that was kept _____ a safe place.
a) behind, with, at
b) under, by, in
c) in, for, on
d) beneath, with, in
Answer: d)
16. Choose the correct preposition to fill in the blank:
I am usually dead-tired _____ the end of the day. (CREST 2022-23)
a) by
b) in
c) on
d) about
Answer: a)
17. The meeting will be held _____ the conference room _____ the second floor _____ the building.
a) on, in, of
b) at, on, in
c) in, on, of
d) within, in, at
Answer: c)
18. Shelly was known _____ her kindness _____ animals and often volunteered _____ the local shelter.
a) by, to, in
b) for, with, in
c) for, to, at
d) about, with, at
Answer: c)
19. The athletes competed _____ each other _____ the championship title, giving their best _____ every event.
a) against, for, at
b) with, on, in
c) among, in, for
d) against, for, in
Answer: d)
20. Fill in the blank with the correct preposition:
The school directors often put their own rules _____ order. (CREST 2023-24)
a) in
b) on
c) to
d) into
Answer: a)
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