CBSE Class 8 English Conjunctions And Prepositions Worksheet

Question. The patient improved ……………………… the new treatment.
(a) by
(b) with
(c) from

Answer : B

Question. He had an accident ………………….. his carelessness.
(a) because
(b) because of

Answer : A

Question. ………………… having the required qualifications, she didn’t get the job.
(a) Though
(b) In spite of
(c) Despite of

Answer : B

Question. The mayor imposed a curfew …………………………. the disturbance was over.
(a) until
(b) up to
(c) upto

Answer : A

Question. She devoted her life ……………………………. feeding street dogs.
(a) for
(b) to
(c) with

Answer : B

Question. …………….. bad weather, the match was cancelled.
(a) Owing to
(b) Because of
(c) Either could be used here

Answer : A

Question. She has lost her appetite ………………….. her illness.
(a) because
(b) because of
(c) despite
(d) as

Answer : B

Question. Running a household …………………………. a budget is impractical.
(a) with out
(b) without
(c) from

Answer : B

Question. The price of the coat was reduced ………………………….. a few minor imperfections.
(a) in spite of
(b) because of
(c) despite

Answer : B

Question. The weather was bad; ……………………., we went out.
(a) though
(b) despite
(c) nonetheless

Answer : C

Question. …………… receiving prompt medical care, the patient died.
(a) Despite
(b) Though
(c) However

Answer : A

Question. Firemen wear masks that are impervious …………………………. smoke.
(a) of
(b) to
(c) with

Answer : B

Question. ………………. he was driving carelessly, he met with an accident.
(a) Because
(b) Because of

Answer : A

Question. The early years ……………………………. a person's life are the most impressionable.
(a) of
(b) from
(c) on

Answer : A

Question. Be wary ………………………….. politicians who claim to be devoted public servants.
(a) of
(b) with
(c) from

Answer : A

Question. We went out …………………. the rain.
(a) despite
(b) however
(c) though

Answer : A

Question. We cancelled the outing ………………….. it was awfully cold.
(a) because
(b) however
(c) so
(d) because of

Answer : A

Question. The invincible mountains protected the tiny village …………………………… invaders.
(a) of
(b) from
(c) by

Answer : B

Question. Physical beauty is impermanent and fades ……………………….. age.
(a) of
(b) from
(c) with

Answer : C

Question. Clever ………………….. he was, he could not solve the puzzle.
(a) as
(b) though
(c) Either could be used here

Answer : B, C

Question. He received prompt medical care; ……………………, he didn’t survive.
(a) however
(b) though
(c) because of

Answer : A

Question. These suggestions are impersonal and not directed …………………………. anyone in particular.
(a) on
(b) toward

Answer : B

Question. Lack of confidence is an impediment ……………………….. success.
(a) of
(b) for
(c) to

Answer : C

Question. ………………. the chairman was ill, the meeting was cancelled.
(a) As
(b) Though
(c) Because of

Answer : A