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JKSSB Junior Engineer (Mechanical) · English · 78 practice questions with answers and explanations: 47 Easy, 31 Medium, 0 Hard.

Sample questions

Sample Easy question 1

The more he earns, the ___ he spends.

  1. many
  2. most
  3. more
  4. much
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Answer: C. 'The more ..., the more ...' uses the comparative.

Sample Easy question 2

He is accused ___ stealing the money.

  1. of
  2. for
  3. with
  4. on
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Answer: A. The collocation is 'accused of'.

Sample Easy question 3

She prefers tea ___ coffee.

  1. to
  2. against
  3. than
  4. over
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Answer: A. 'Prefer' takes 'to'.

Sample Medium question 4

He insisted ___ paying the bill.

  1. at
  2. on
  3. to
  4. for
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Answer: B. 'Insist on' takes a gerund.

Sample Medium question 5

She is capable ___ doing the job.

  1. for
  2. of
  3. at
  4. to
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Answer: B. The collocation is 'capable of'.

Sample Medium question 6

I am accustomed ___ waking up early.

  1. on
  2. with
  3. to
  4. for
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Answer: C. The collocation is 'accustomed to'.

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