'Sitting by the fire' is an idiom used for an individual who prefers to stay at home rather than go out and socialize; a homebody.
42.
Mother has been ill . . . . . . . . last month.
(A) from
(B) on
(C) in
(D) since
Solution:
'Since' refers to the starting point of an action. It relates here and is the correct answer, as it's given that mother got ill in the last month and she is still ill.
43.
He has suffered heavy losses, yet he was rolling . . . . . . . . wealth.
(A) in
(B) for
(C) with
(D) from
Solution:
'Roll in' means 'be received in large amounts'. Hence it makes the sentence meaningful.
44.
Good sleep is necessary . . . . . . . . good health.
(A) for
(B) of
(C) from
(D) at
Solution:
'For' is used to indicate that 'good sleep' is related to someone or something specific i.e. 'good health'. Hence it makes the sentence meaningful.
45.
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.
46.
The policeman examined the closed doors of the shops . . . . . . . . a small stick.
(A) in
(B) by
(C) from
(D) with
Solution:
One of the meaning of 'with' is 'by means of something'. Here, doors of shops are checked by means of a small stick.
47.
What is happening . . . . . . . . this picture?
(A) at
(B) from
(C) of
(D) in
Solution:
'In' is used when something is within, i.e. one thing contains another. Here a particular event is within the 'picture'.
48.
. . . . . . . . the end of a course, students usually have a party.
(A) in
(B) on
(C) at
(D) None of the above
Solution:
'At' indicates specific time, location or position. Hence it is the correct preposition to be used in the sentence.
49.
He will reach here . . . . . . . . sunset.
(A) in
(B) for
(C) at
(D) on
Solution:
'At' indicates specific time, location or position. Hence it is the correct preposition to be used in the sentence.
50.
Both parties must adhere . . . . . . . . the terms of the contract.
(A) in
(B) by
(C) on
(D) to
Solution:
'Adhere to' means 'to continue to obey, believe in, or support something'. Hence it makes the sentence meaningful.