Complete the sentences by filling in the blanks given in List-I with the suitable prepositions given in List-II:
List-I List-II (Sentences) (Prepositions) --- --- (A) People who are averse ____ hard work, generally do not succeed in life. (I) for (B) Many drivers would show a total disregard ____ the speed limit if they are not checked. (II) on (C) Ravi should try to get the job on his merit rather than depend ____ his brother's contacts. (III) over (D) She put a blanket ____ the sleeping child. (IV) to
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
Complete the sentences by filling in the blanks given in List-I with the suitable prepositions given in List-II:
| List-I | List-II |
|---|---|
| (Sentences) | (Prepositions) |
| --- | --- |
| (A) People who are averse ____ hard work, generally do not succeed in life. | (I) for |
| (B) Many drivers would show a total disregard ____ the speed limit if they are not checked. | (II) on |
| (C) Ravi should try to get the job on his merit rather than depend ____ his brother's contacts. | (III) over |
| (D) She put a blanket ____ the sleeping child. | (IV) to |
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
Solution
Option 1: (A)-(I), (B)-(II), (C)-(III), (D)-(IV) -> Incorrect matchings: "averse for" and "depend over" are grammatically wrong collocations.
Option 2: (A)-(II), (B)-(III), (C)-(IV), (D)-(I) -> Incorrect matchings: "averse on," "disregard over," and "depend to" are all grammatically incorrect.
Option 3: (A)-(IV), (B)-(I), (C)-(II), (D)-(III) -> Correct matchings: "averse to" (standard collocation), "disregard for" (fixed phrase), "depend on" (common usage), "blanket over" (covering something).
Option 4: (A)-(III), (B)-(IV), (C)-(I), (D)-(II) -> Incorrect matchings: "averse over" and "disregard to" are grammatically wrong.
Hence, Option 3: (A) - (IV), (B) - (I), (C) - (II), (D) - (III) -> The correct prepositions form standard English collocations: "averse to" (expressing opposition), "disregard for" (showing lack of respect), "depend on" (relying upon), and "over" (indicating coverage/positioning above) -> correct
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