Fill in the blank with the correct option:
1. _________ facing numerous challenges, Roselina persevered with her studies, ultimately earning laurels for her dedication and hard work.
a) In spite of
b) Although
c) On behalf of
d) In between
Answer: a)
2. The fact that Milan is _____ a distance _______much of the rest of Italy, that it is peripheral in a geographic sense, does not explain its position of “second city,” a position it has always vainly fought.
a) by, off
b) for, of
c) at, from
d) for, in
Answer: c)
3. Today Milan is the richest city _____ Italy and one of the richest _____ Europe.
a) of, for
b) in, in
c) at, at
d) of, from
Answer: b)
4. Situated _____ the heart of a lagoon _____ the coast _____ northeast Italy, Venice was a major power ______ the medieval and early modern world, and a key city_____ the development _______ trade routes_____ the east _____ Europe.
a) in, on, of, in, in, of, from, to
b) by, in, of, for, off, between, from, at
c) at, in, of, for, off, by, between, from
d) by, in, on, at, for, from, by, on
Answer: a)
5. Kazakhstan is bounded _____ the northwest and north ___ Russia, ____ the east ______ China and ______ the south _____ Kyrgyzstan.
a) on, by, on, by, on, by
b) at, from, at, from, at, from
c) in, from, in, from, in, from
d) on, at, on, at, on, at
Answer: a)
6. Asbestos is the name given _____ a group of naturally occurring fibrous minerals that are resistant ______ heat and corrosion.
a) by, in
b) of, for
c) to, to
d) with, with
Answer: c)
7. Cotton remains the most miraculous fibre ________ the Sun, even ______ 8,000 years. No other fiber comes close _____ duplicating all _______the desirable characteristics combined ______cotton.
a) under, after, to, of, in
b) below, in, of, for, with
c) beneath, from, at, in, to
d) above, by, in, on, at
Answer: a)
8. ______ all types of apparel, including astronauts’ in-flight space suits, ______ sheets and towels, tarpaulins and tents, and wipes and other personal care products, cotton ______ today’s fast-moving world is still nature’s wonder fibre.
a) Amongst, for, of
b) From, to, in
c) to, since, at
d) by, of, off
Answer: b)
9. Ransomware is a type _____ malicious software, or malware, that prevents you _______ accessing your computer files, systems, or networks and demands you pay a ransom ______ their return.
a) in, by, of
b) of, from, for
c) from, at, in
d) by, from, in
Answer: b)
10. The FBI works closely with international counterparts ____ seek justice ______ victims ______ malicious cyber activity.
a) to, for, of
b) in, by, off
c) at, in, by
d) for, from, to
Answer: a)
11. Fill in the blank using the most appropriate preposition:
I prefer sitting ________ him, as he always smells good. (CREST 2021-22)
a) besides
b) along
c) at
d) beside
Answer: d)
12. _____ the end _____ the day, they were exhausted but happy _____ their accomplishments.
a) By, of, with
b) At, of, about
c) In, with, for
d) On, by, with
Answer: a)
13. The committee met _____ the conference room _____ discuss the new policies _____ the company's expansion.
a) on, for, of
b) at, to, for
c) in, to, during
d) by, with, about
Answer: c)
14. The scientist was engrossed _____ his research, working late _____ night to find a solution _____ the problem.
a) in, into, on
b) with, at, for
c) in, into, for
d) in, at, to
Answer: d)
15. They decided to camp _____ the lake, where they enjoyed swimming _____ the day and stargazing _____ night.
a) near, during, at
b) beside, through, by
c) along, on, during
d) in, in, on
Answer: a)
16. Choose the correct preposition to fill in the blank:
Keep your dog ______ the flower beds. It may damage flowers. (CREST 2022-23)
a) out
b) beside
c) away
d) off
Answer: d)
17. Fill in the blank using the most appropriate preposition:
I have been rewarded ______ 100% attendance throughout the semester. (CREST 2023-24)
a) to
b) on
c) for
d) with
Answer: c)
18. She was grateful _____ the support she received _____ her friends _____ the challenging period.
a) to, by, during
b) for, from, during
c) with, for, in
d) about, with, at
Answer: b)
19. _____ the end _____ the season, the team celebrated their victory _____ a big party.
a) At, of, with
b) By, for, with
c) In, of, by
d) On, by, for
Answer: a)
20. The treasure map was hidden _____ an old chest, buried _____ the sand _____ the ancient beach.
a) inside, beneath, at
b) in, under, by
c) within, beneath, on
d) inside, under, at
Answer: c)
