171. William says that he aims . . . . . . . . winning at least a consolation prize.
a. to
b. at
c. on
d.

for

Option “B” is correct.
‘At’ indicates specificity of something. Here, a specific ‘consolation prize’ is something that William is aiming for.
172. Both parties must adhere . . . . . . . . the terms of the contract.
a. in
b. by
c. on
d.

to

Option “D” is correct.
‘Adhere to’ means ‘to continue to obey, believe in, or support something’. Hence it makes the sentence meaningful.
173. You are rather friendly . . . . . . . . the Tans, aren’t you?
a. to
b. at
c. with
d.

over

Option “C” is correct.
The meaning of ‘friendly with’ is having a casual rather than close friendship. Hence it makes the sentence meaningful.
174. She smiled . . . . . . . . my mistakes.
a. on
b. upon
c. over
d.

at

Option “D” is correct.
‘At’ indicates specificity of something. Here, a specific ‘mistake’ is the reason for the ‘smile’.
175. Exercise is necessary . . . . . . . . a good health.
a. by
b. for
c. with
d.

in

Option “B” is correct.
‘For’ is used to indicate that ‘exercise’ is related to ‘good health’. Hence it makes the sentence meaningful.
176. He was absent . . . . . . . . the meeting.
a. in
b. from
c. on
d.

of

Option “B” is correct.
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.
177. We did not exactly bargain . . . . . . . . him turning up like that out of the blue.
a. about
b. for
c. of
d.

to

Option “B” is correct.
‘Bargain for’ means ‘to expect or be prepared for something’. Hence it makes the sentence meaningful.
178. The Muslims attend prayers in the mosque . . . . . . . . Friday.
a. at
b. in
c. on
d.

from

Option “C” is correct.
We use ‘at’ for a precise time, ‘in’ for months, years, centuries and long periods and ‘on’ for days and dates.
179. This is the book I was telling you . . . . . . . . .
a. for
b. on
c. of
d.

about

Option “D” is correct.
‘Tell about’ means ‘to speak or relate information to one about someone or something’. Hence it makes the sentence meaningful.
180. Mike often hides . . . . . . . . that tree.
a. above
b. behind
c. in
d.

Option “B” is correct.
‘Behind’ means ‘at or to the far side of (something), typically so as to be hidden by it’. Hence it makes the sentence meaningful.

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