Grammar

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Fill in the blank with the correct word from the options given below:-

He grieved ____ the loss of money in his business.

from

over

after

✅ Correct Option: 2

The verb 'grieve' takes 'over' (or 'for') when referring to a loss: he grieved over the loss of money. 'From', 'after', and 'of' are unidiomatic with 'grieve' in this sense.

2025: 15 May Shift 2

Select the correct pair of prepositions to fill in the blank in the following sentence:

Although universities often advise them __________ having a job, many students now work __________ term-time due to financial pressures.

2026: 7 June Shift 2

Complete the sentences given in List-I with appropriate words given in List-II

List-I	List-II
Sentences	Words
(A) The edited version of her article is indistinguishable________her first version.	(I) with
(B) I just don't feel any affinity _________ his prose.	(II) to
(C) Her ideas are not all that dissimilar _____ mine.	(III) for
(D) It would be wrong to mistake his diffidence _________ his arrogance.	(IV) from

Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

2023: 2 July Shift 3

Which of the following is not an appropriate subscription for a formal letter?

2023: 30 May Shift 1

In a formal letter, sender's address is written _____ :

2023: 23 June Shift 2

If there is no error choose the appropriate option.

I never remember having met a more interesting man in my life.

2026: 15 May Shift 1

Select the correct option for the following incorrect statement:

Obesity in teenage children is a major concern between parents today.

Fill in the blank with the correct word from the options given below:- He grieved ____ the loss of money in his business.

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Fill in the blank with the correct word from the options given below:-

He grieved ____ the loss of money in his business.