He preferred classical music _________ popular numbers.

• from
• of
• over
• to
Correct Option: D  [ to ]

Remark: Here, "to" signifies the direction of his preference, indicating that he likes classical music more than popular numbers.

This is my application _________ leave.

• for
• of
• from
• on
Correct Option: A  [ for ]

Remark: The preposition "for" is commonly used in the context of applying for leave.

He was charged ________ a whole series of crimes.

• for
• with
• by
• on
Correct Option: B  [ with ]

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I shall proceed ___________ him.

• against
• to
• for
• on
Correct Option: A  [ against ]

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I am displeased __________ you but I am not displeased ________ your fun.

• at : with
• with : at
• with : on
• with : to
Correct Option: B  [ with : at ]

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People with recurrent migraine are always looking __________ a way to end their pain.

• for
• into
• on
• at
Correct Option: A  [ for ]

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I prevailed _________ him to join our group.

• on
• upon
• beside
• along with
Correct Option: A  [ on ]

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The property was divided ________ the twins.

• among
• between
• in
• into
Correct Option: B  [ between ]

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He confide _______ me.

• about
• in
• on
• of
Correct Option: B  [ in ]

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The boy was let _______ in consideration of his tender age.

• about
• of
• off
• with
Correct Option: C  [ off ]

Remark: