The most beautiful bird was flying . . . . . . . . the river.
(A) with
(B) on
(C) in
(D) across
Solution:
'Across' means 'on the other side of something, or from one side to the other of something which has sides or limits such as a city, road or river'. Hence it makes the sentence meaningful.
2.
The reward was not commensurate . . . . . . . . the work done by us.
(A) with
(B) for
(C) on
(D) order
Solution:
'Commensurate with' means 'suitable in amount or quality compared to something else'. Hence it makes the sentence meaningful.
3.
Your views don't accord . . . . . . . . mine.
(A) with
(B) to
(C) on
(D) for
Solution:
Here, the sentence means that his views did not agree my views. 'With' is used to show dissimilarity in this sentence.
4.
The Jar was full . . . . . . . . oil.
(A) with
(B) from
(C) by
(D) of
Solution:
'Full of (something)' means 'to contain many things of the same kind'. Hence it makes the sentence meaningful.
5.
The bird flew . . . . . . . . my head.
(A) across
(B) over
(C) beside
(D) behind
Solution:
'Over' means 'at or to a point across intervening space etc. (directly perpendicular to the object)'. Hence it is the correct preposition to be used in the sentence.
6.
He always jumps . . . . . . . . the conclusion.
(A) with
(B) to
(C) on
(D) in
Solution:
'Jump to conclusion' means 'make a hasty judgement before learning or considering all the facts'. Hence it makes the sentence meaningful.
7.
Sam does not care . . . . . . . . his children.
(A) for
(B) to
(C) of
(D) about
Solution:
If you 'care for someone', you provide the things they need and are responsible for their health. It is used mainly to talk about children, old people, and sick people. For example - She had to give up her job to care for her elderly mother. If you take 'care of' a person or animal, you provide for their needs.
8.
We are accustomed . . . . . . . . doing hard work.
(A) in
(B) of
(C) to
(D) with
Solution:
If you are 'accustomed to' something, you know it so well or have experienced it so often that it seems natural, unsurprising, or easy to deal with. Hence 'to' is the correct preposition to be used.
9.
The kitchen is . . . . . . . . the back of the house.
(A) about
(B) in
(C) of
(D) at
Solution:
'At' indicates specific time, location or position. Hence it is the correct preposition to be used in the sentence.
10.
She sleeps late . . . . . . . . night.
(A) on
(B) at
(C) in
(D) to
Solution:
'At' indicates specific time, location or position. Hence it is the correct preposition to be used in the sentence.