'Fond of' means 'having a liking for or love of (someone or something)'. Hence it makes the sentence meaningful.
32.
The clock will be repaired . . . . . . . . a week.
(A) on
(B) within
(C) in
(D) at
Solution:
'Within' means 'before the end of'. Hence it makes the sentence meaningful.
33.
These four monkeys always quarrel . . . . . . . . themselves in cage.
(A) on
(B) in
(C) among
(D) between
Solution:
The most common use for 'among' is when something is in or with a group of a few, several, or many things. The most common use of 'between' is when something is in the middle of two things or two groups of things. It is sometimes used in the phrase in between.
34.
The cat is hiding . . . . . . . . the bed.
(A) with
(B) from
(C) on
(D) under
Solution:
We use 'under' to talk about something that is below or lower than something else. Here, the cat is 'under' the 'bed'.
35.
We pay the bills . . . . . . . . cash.
(A) in
(B) at
(C) by
(D) with
Solution:
Here 'in' preposition is used to indicate the 'form of'. The sentence suggests that bill was paid in the form of cash.
36.
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.
37.
He paid the dining bill . . . . . . . . a credit card.
(A) for
(B) in
(C) by
(D) with
Solution:
One of the meaning of 'with' is 'by means of something'. Here 'dining bill' is paid by means of 'credit card'.
38.
Exercise is necessary . . . . . . . . a good health.
(A) by
(B) for
(C) with
(D) in
Solution:
'For' is used to indicate that 'exercise' is related to 'good health'. Hence it makes the sentence meaningful.
39.
Do you believe . . . . . . . . ghosts.
(A) of
(B) on
(C) in
(D) for
Solution:
'Believe in' means 'have faith in the truth or existence of something'. Hence it makes the sentence meaningful.
40.
The train went . . . . . . . . the tunnel.
(A) from
(B) under
(C) through
(D) to
Solution:
'Through' means 'from one end or side of something to the other'. Hence it makes the sentence meaningful.