Complete the sentences by filling in the blanks given in List-I with the suitable prepositions given in List-II:-
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List-I (Sentences) |
List-II (Prepositions) |
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(A) People who are averse ____ hard work, generally do not succeed in life. |
(I) for |
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(B) Many drivers would show a total disregard ____ the speed limit if they are not checked. |
(II) on |
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(C) Ravi should try to get the job on his merit rather than depend ____ his brother's contacts. |
(III) over |
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(D) She put a blanket _____ the sleeping child. |
(IV) to |
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:-
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 3
The correct answer is Option (3) → (A) - (IV), (B) - (I), (C) - (II), (D) - (III)
| List-I | List-II | Explanation |
|---|---|---|
| (A) People who are averse to hard work, generally do not succeed in life. | (IV) to | Averse (strongly disliking) is always followed by to. |
| (B) Many drivers would show a total disregard for the speed limit if they are not checked. | (I) for | Disregard (lack of attention or respect) takes for. |
| (C) Ravi should try to get the job on his merit rather than depend on his brother's contacts. | (II) on | Depend (rely) takes on (or upon). |
| (D) She put a blanket over the sleeping child. | (III) over | Over means covering something from above. |