1. The pharmacist recommended an unguent infused _____ herbal extracts and essential oils, purported ______ alleviate skin irritation and promote healing, which the patient applied diligently.
a) with, to
b) by, for
c) with, of
d) to, to
Answer: a)
2. Shockingly, he was unrepenting ______ his reprehensible behaviour.
a) to
b) by
c) for
d) at
Answer: c)
3. The sanctimonious preacher spoke passionately ________ the moral implications of their actions.
a) upon
b) into
c) regarding
d) from
Answer: c)
4. She was wary ______ the repercussions of her impulsive decision.
a) over
b) for
c) about
d) amidst
Answer: c)
5. He decided to renounce his allegiance ________ the oppressive regime.
a) towards
b) with
c) to
d) upon
Answer: c)
6. The resplendent castle stood majestically ________ the hilltop.
a) at
b) over
c) upon
d) from
Answer: c)
7. They were apprehensive ________ the imminent storm's ferocity.
a) about
b) across
c) for
d) against
Answer: a)
8. He was jubilant ________ the success of his ambitious project.
a) upon
b) into
c) with
d) amidst
Answer: a)
9. The hikers rested ________ in the shade to escape the scorching sun.
a) at
b) over
c) within
d) beneath
Answer: d)
10. They marvelled ________ the intricacies of the ancient artefact.
a) by
b) upon
c) towards
d) from
Answer: b)
11. The principal was pleased ___________ the students' performance ___________ the annual examination, and she congratulated them ___________ their hard work and dedication.
a) with, in, for
b) about, during, for
c) at, in, upon
d) with, at, on
Answer: a)
12. Fill in the blank using a suitable preposition:
The kid responded to his mother ______ looking at his mother's face. Later, the mother realised the kid was frightened. (CREST 2021-22)
a) with
b) by
c) from
d) on
Answer: b)
13. The novel, which is set ___________ the backdrop of the 19th century, provides a vivid description ___________ the social and economic conditions ___________ that era.
a) in, with, during
b) on, from, throughout
c) against, of, in
d) over, at, during
Answer: c)
14. She decided to pursue a career ___________ medicine after being inspired ___________ the dedication and compassion ___________ her family doctor.
a) at, with, for
b) on, in, with
c) for, from, by
d) in, by, of
Answer: d)
15. The teacher explained the importance ___________ honesty ___________ students and encouraged them to always speak the truth ___________ any circumstances.
a) for, to, under
b) of, to, under
c) in, with, at
d) of, with, upon
Answer: b)
16. The success of the new policy depends ___________ the cooperation ___________ all departments and the ability ___________ employees to adapt quickly.
a) on, among, of
b) in, between, of
c) upon, of, for
d) with, in, to
Answer: a)
17. Choose the most appropriate prepositions to fill in the blanks:
An exchange programme _______ promotes national integration has turned ____________ a nightmare for over 40 class 9 students. (CREST 2022-23)
a) for, in
b) of, into
c) to, in
d) to, into
Answer: d)
18. He was known ___________ his expertise ___________ computer programming and was often sought ___________ for advice by his colleagues.
a) for, in, out
b) with, on, after
c) in, over, upon
d) by, about, to
Answer: a)
19. The research focused ___________ the impact of climate change ___________ polar bear populations and suggested measures ___________ their conservation.
a) in, on, to
b) on, over, for
c) on, on, for
d) about, in, towards
Answer: c)
20. Fill in the blank with a suitable preposition:
Since he bought a new car, Shaun never seems to be ______ home. He keeps travelling around the world. (CREST 2023-24)
a) on
b) in
c) at
d) with
Answer: c)
