Question 1

1. The company's performance was not commensurate ________ the high expectations of the venture capitalists.

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Answer

✓ Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation: Correct: "commensurate with". The adjective "commensurate" is idiomatically followed by "with" to mean corresponding in size, degree, or proportion.

Question 2

2. Her unique style is quite distinct ________ that of her contemporary writers.

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Question 3

3. The sudden surge in inflation is not conducive ________ sustainable economic growth.

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Answer

✓ Correct Answer: Option C

Explanation: Correct: "conducive to". The adjective "conducive" (meaning making a certain situation or outcome likely or possible) is followed by the preposition "to".

Question 4

4. He was so engrossed ________ his research that he failed to notice the fire alarm.

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Answer

✓ Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation: Correct: "engrossed in". When someone is completely absorbed or deeply involved in an activity, they are "engrossed in" it.

Question 5

5. The regional manager was absolved ________ any complicity in the embezzlement scandal.

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Answer

✓ Correct Answer: Option A

Explanation: Correct: "absolved of". In legal and formal contexts, one is "absolved of" a charge, duty, or responsibility.

Question 6

6. The defense attorney argued that the evidence presented was not germane ________ the case.

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Answer

✓ Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation: Correct: "germane to". The word "germane" means relevant or appropriate and always collocates with the preposition "to".

Question 7

7. The board members finally coalesced ________ a unified strategy after hours of debate.

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Answer

✓ Correct Answer: Option A

Explanation: Correct: "coalesced into". The verb "coalesce" (to come together to form one mass or whole) is followed by "into" to represent the end state.

Question 8

8. The local community was highly indignant ________ the sudden decision to demolish the park.

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Answer

✓ Correct Answer: Option D

Explanation: Correct: "indignant at". We are "indignant at" a situation, action, or decision, whereas we are "indignant with" a person.

Question 9

9. He was charged with being complicit ________ the corporate tax evasion scheme.

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Answer

✓ Correct Answer: Option C

Explanation: Correct: "complicit in". To be involved with others in an illegal activity or wrongdoing is to be "complicit in" that action.

Question 10

10. Her views are diametrically opposed ________ the traditional doctrines of the institute.

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Answer

✓ Correct Answer: Option A

Explanation: Correct: "opposed to". The adjective "opposed" is used with the preposition "to" to express strong disagreement or contrast.

Accepted Answer

✓ Correct Answer: Option A

Explanation: Correct: "distinct from". Something that is separate, individual, or different from another is idiomatically described as "distinct from".

Competitive Exams : English Language - Preposition (Set 5)

1. The company's performance was not commensurate ________ the high expectations of the venture capitalists.

2. Her unique style is quite distinct ________ that of her contemporary writers.

3. The sudden surge in inflation is not conducive ________ sustainable economic growth.

4. He was so engrossed ________ his research that he failed to notice the fire alarm.

5. The regional manager was absolved ________ any complicity in the embezzlement scandal.

6. The defense attorney argued that the evidence presented was not germane ________ the case.

7. The board members finally coalesced ________ a unified strategy after hours of debate.

8. The local community was highly indignant ________ the sudden decision to demolish the park.

9. He was charged with being complicit ________ the corporate tax evasion scheme.

10. Her views are diametrically opposed ________ the traditional doctrines of the institute.