Preposition - Study Mode

[#491] Both parties must adhere . . . . . . . . the terms of the contract.
Correct Answer

(D) to

Explanation

Solution: 'Adhere to' means 'to continue to obey, believe in, or support something'. Hence it makes the sentence meaningful.

[#492] You are rather friendly . . . . . . . . the Tans, aren't you?
Correct Answer

(C) with

Explanation

Solution: The meaning of 'friendly with' is having a casual rather than close friendship. Hence it makes the sentence meaningful.

[#493] She smiled . . . . . . . . my mistakes.
Correct Answer

(D) at

Explanation

Solution: 'At' indicates specificity of something. Here, a specific 'mistake' is the reason for the 'smile'.

[#494] Exercise is necessary . . . . . . . . a good health.
Correct Answer

(B) for

Explanation

Solution: 'For' is used to indicate that 'exercise' is related to 'good health'. Hence it makes the sentence meaningful.

[#495] He was absent . . . . . . . . the meeting.
Correct Answer

(B) from

Explanation

Solution: The prepositions that are generally used with 'absent' are 'from' and 'in'. "absent from" would indicate "should be there but is not". For example - The student is absent from school today. "absent in" would indicate "this trait/element etc." is not a part of something. For example - Fear of death is absent in many African religions.