Some people are . . . . . . . . prison for crimes they have not committed.
(A) in
(B) on
(C) at
(D) by
Solution:
'In' is used when something is within, i.e. one thing contains another. Here, prison contains people.
92.
There are some fruits . . . . . . . . the basket.
(A) by
(B) of
(C) to
(D) in
Solution:
'In' is used when something is within, i.e. one thing contains another. Here, basket contains fruit.
93.
The beautiful birds returned . . . . . . . . the lake.
(A) on
(B) to
(C) in
(D) out
Solution:
The meaning of 'return to' is to go to (a place where one works, studies, etc.) again after being away for a time. Hence it makes the sentence meaningful.
94.
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.
95.
It is awful to be afflicted . . . . . . . . a sense of inferiority.
(A) with
(B) by
(C) at
(D) up
Solution:
'Afflicted with' is used when the disease stays for long period of time. For example: He was afflicted with asthma, and his retirement was relieved only by the society of a few chosen friends. 'Afflicted by' is used when the disease or illness stays for a shorter period of time.
96.
We stayed . . . . . . . . the Ritz-Carlton Hotel.
(A) at
(B) to
(C) on
(D) into
Solution:
'At' indicates specific time, location or position. Hence it is the correct preposition to be used in the sentence.
97.
You can see the doctor . . . . . . . . 8 am and 12 noon.
(A) at
(B) in
(C) between
(D) on
Solution:
'Between' means 'in the period separating two points in time'. Here two points in time are 8 am and 12 noon. Hence 'between' makes the sentence meaningful.
98.
You can rely . . . . . . . . him to be there whenever you need him.
(A) with
(B) at
(C) in
(D) on
Solution:
'Rely on' means 'to need a particular thing or the help and support of someone or something in order to continue, to work correctly, or to succeed'. Hence it makes the sentence meaningful.
99.
Rita was engaged . . . . . . . . Ravi.
(A) with
(B) from
(C) to
(D) none
Solution:
According to the sentence an engagement or betrothal is a promise to wed, and also the period of time between a marriage proposal and a marriage. 'To' is the correct preposition that shall be used.
100.
The muslims always beg . . . . . . . . Allah's help.
(A) of
(B) by
(C) to
(D) for
Solution:
'Beg for' means 'to plead or ask earnestly for something or someone'. Hence it makes the sentence meaningful.