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Advanced Prepositions for SBI PO Prelims: 100+ Fixed Expressions & Common Errors

Advanced Prepositions for SBI PO Prelims: 100+ Fixed Expressions & Common Errors

SBI PO English: Master Advanced Prepositions with 20+ Rules, 100+ Fixed Expressions, Banking Contexts, Complex Error Detection, and Expert Strategies

📘 Table of Contents

  1. Introduction — SBI PO में Prepositions का Critical Importance
  2. Basic Concepts — Rapid Fire Revision
  3. 20+ Advanced Rules of Prepositions (SBI PO Level)
  4. 100+ Fixed Expressions & Collocations (Master List)
    • Verbs + Prepositions (50+ expressions)
    • Adjectives + Prepositions (30+ expressions)
    • Nouns + Prepositions (20+ expressions)
    • Banking/Financial Fixed Expressions (20+ expressions)
  5. SBI PO Prelims Strategy — 25+ Questions in 20 Minutes
  6. Advanced Tricks — 8-Second Error Detection
  7. 15 Common Traps SBI PO Aspirants Fall Into
  8. 10 Sample Questions (Solved with Detailed Explanations)
  9. 100+ Practice Questions (Topic-wise)
    • Set 1: Verbs + Prepositions (25 Questions)
    • Set 2: Adjectives + Prepositions (25 Questions)
    • Set 3: Nouns + Prepositions (25 Questions)
    • Set 4: Banking/Financial Fixed Expressions (25 Questions)
  10. Download Practice Sets (PDF)
  11. Suggested Next Reads

Introduction — SBI PO में Prepositions का Critical Importance

SBI PO Prelims में English Language section में 30 questions, 30 marks होते हैं। समय सिर्फ 20 मिनट मिलता है। SBI PO सबसे कठिन banking exam है, और English section में accuracy और speed दोनों critical हैं।

📊 SBI PO में Prepositions का Weightage & Importance

  • Error Detection: 5-6 questions (Prepositions पर tricky सवाल)
  • Fill in the Blanks: 5-6 questions (complex grammar based)
  • Sentence Improvement: 4-5 questions (Prepositions से जुड़े traps)
  • Cloze Test: 5-7 questions (prepositions के blanks with context)

🎯 Target: 25+ questions attempt, 23+ correct = 75+ marks in English (Cut-off clearing score)

✅ SBI PO की खासियत: यहाँ prepositions के सवाल very tricky fixed expressions और complex traps पर आधारित होते हैं। Basic rules के साथ-साथ advanced fixed expressions, phrasal verbs, और banking terminology की गहरी समझ होनी चाहिए।

📌 SBI PO के लिए खास: IBPS PO की तुलना में SBI PO में ज्यादा complex fixed expressions और hidden traps पूछे जाते हैं। “accrue to”, “liable for”, “subject to”, “invest in”, “withdraw from”, “default on” — इन सब पर command होना चाहिए।

⚡ Quick Summary – SBI PO के लिए Prepositions (Master Level)

  • Time Prepositions: In (months/years), On (days/dates), At (specific time), Since (point), For (duration)
  • Place Prepositions: In (larger area), On (surface), At (specific point)
  • 100+ Fixed Expressions: Verbs, Adjectives, Nouns + Prepositions
  • Banking Context: accrue to, liable for, subject to, invest in, withdraw from, default on, waive off, insure against
  • SBI PO Weightage: 12-15 questions directly or indirectly on prepositions

Basic Concepts — Rapid Fire Revision

Before diving into advanced rules, let’s do a quick revision of the basics:

Preposition Use (Time) Use (Place) Examples
In months, years, centuries, parts of day larger areas, cities, countries in May, in 2024, in Delhi, in the morning
On days, dates surface on Monday, on 15th August, on the table
At specific time, festivals specific point at 5 PM, at night, at the door, at home
Since point of time — since 2015, since Monday, since morning
For duration of time — for two hours, for five years, for a week
By deadline — by 6 PM, by Friday, by tomorrow
Until continuously up to — until 8 PM, until Friday

🎯 SBI PO Memory Trick for IN/ON/AT

Time Trick: “बड़ा IN, छोटा AT, दिन/तारीख ON”

Place Trick: “बड़ी जगह IN, छोटी जगह AT, सतह ON”

20+ Advanced Rules of Prepositions (SBI PO Level)

These advanced rules are frequently tested in SBI PO. Master them to avoid traps:

📌 Rule 1: Since vs For (Advanced)

Rule: Since + point of time, For + period of time

✅ since 2015, since Monday, since morning
✅ for two hours, for five years, for a week

📌 Rule 2: By vs Until (Advanced)

Rule: By = deadline, Until = continuously up to

✅ Submit the report by Friday. (deadline)
✅ I will wait until 6 PM. (continuously)

📌 Rule 3: Between vs Among (Advanced)

Rule: Between = two, Among = more than two

✅ Divide between two brothers.
✅ Divide among five children.

📌 Rule 4: Into vs In (Advanced)

Rule: Into = movement from outside to inside, In = position inside

✅ He jumped into the river. (movement)
✅ He is in the room. (position)

📌 Rule 5: With vs By (Advanced)

Rule: With = instrument/tool, By = agent/method

✅ He wrote with a pen.
✅ The book was written by R.K. Narayan.
✅ He goes by bus.

📌 Rule 6: On time vs In time (Advanced)

Rule: On time = punctually, In time = before the last moment

✅ The train arrived on time.
✅ He reached in time to catch the train.

📌 Rule 7: At the end vs In the end (Advanced)

Rule: At the end = specific point, In the end = finally

✅ At the end of the movie.
✅ In the end, he succeeded.

📌 Rule 8: Prepositions after certain words (SBI PO Special)

Rule: Certain words are followed by specific prepositions

✅ accused of, acquitted of, addicted to
✅ afraid of, agree to/with, aim at
✅ apologize for, apply for/to, approve of
✅ argue with, arrive at/in, ask for

📌 Rule 9: Prepositions in Phrasal Verbs (SBI PO Special)

Rule: Phrasal verbs have specific prepositions that change meaning

✅ look at (देखना), look for (ढूंढना), look after (देखभाल करना)
✅ break into (तोड़कर घुसना), break out (भाग निकलना), break down (खराब होना)

📌 Rule 10: Prepositions with Double Objects

Rule: Some verbs take two objects with specific prepositions

✅ He gave a book to me. / He gave me a book.
✅ She explained the concept to me. (Not “explained me”)

100+ Fixed Expressions & Collocations (Master List)

ये fixed expressions SBI PO exam में बार-बार पूछे जाते हैं। इन्हें याद कर लेना चाहिए:

A. Verbs + Prepositions (50+ Expressions)

Verb + Preposition Meaning Example
abide by पालन करना He abides by the rules.
account for के लिए जिम्मेदार होना He accounted for the loss.
accuse of के आरोप लगाना He was accused of fraud.
acquit of बरी करना He was acquitted of all charges.
addicted to की लत होना He is addicted to smoking.
agree to प्रस्ताव से सहमत होना She agreed to the proposal.
agree with व्यक्ति से सहमत होना I agree with you.
aim at लक्ष्य रखना He aims at success.
apologize for माफी माँगना He apologized for his mistake.
apply for के लिए आवेदन करना She applied for the job.
apply to में आवेदन करना He applied to the university.
approve of स्वीकार करना I approve of your decision.
argue with से बहस करना He argued with his friend.
argue about के बारे में बहस करना They argued about politics.
arrive at स्थान पर पहुँचना He arrived at the station.
arrive in शहर/देश में पहुँचना She arrived in Delhi.
ask for माँगना He asked for help.
believe in में विश्वास करना I believe in God.
belong to का होना This book belongs to me.
blame for दोष देना He blamed me for the accident.
borrow from से उधार लेना He borrowed money from the bank.
care about परवाह करना I care about you.
care for देखभाल करना She cares for her grandmother.
compare to समानता की तुलना Life is compared to a journey.
compare with अंतर की तुलना Compare this with that.
complain about शिकायत करना He complained about the service.
concentrate on ध्यान केंद्रित करना Concentrate on your studies.
congratulate on बधाई देना I congratulated him on his success.
consist of से मिलकर बना होना The team consists of five members.
deal with निपटना He knows how to deal with problems.
depend on निर्भर होना Success depends on hard work.
die of बीमारी से मरना He died of cancer.
die from कारण से मरना He died from injuries.

B. Adjectives + Prepositions (30+ Expressions)

Adjective + PrepositionMeaningExample
absent fromसे अनुपस्थितHe was absent from the meeting.
accustomed toके आदीHe is accustomed to hard work.
afraid ofसे डरनाShe is afraid of snakes.
angry with (person)से नाराज़I am angry with him.
angry about (thing)के बारे में नाराज़She is angry about the delay.
anxious aboutके बारे में चिंतितHe is anxious about the result.
ashamed ofपर शर्म महसूस करनाShe is ashamed of her behavior.
aware ofसे अवगतI am aware of the situation.
capable ofके योग्यHe is capable of doing this.
certain ofके बारे में निश्चितI am certain of his success.
characteristic ofकी विशेषताThis is characteristic of him.
composed ofसे मिलकर बनाWater is composed of hydrogen and oxygen.
confident ofके बारे में आश्वस्तShe is confident of her success.
conscious ofसे सचेतHe is conscious of his duties.
different fromसे अलगThis is different from that.
disappointed withसे निराशI am disappointed with the result.
eager forके लिए उत्सुकHe is eager for success.
eligible forके लिए पात्रShe is eligible for the post.
enthusiastic aboutके बारे में उत्साहीHe is enthusiastic about the project.
excellent atमें उत्कृष्टShe is excellent at mathematics.
excited aboutके बारे में उत्साहितI am excited about the trip.
familiar withसे परिचितI am familiar with this city.
famous forके लिए प्रसिद्धIndia is famous for its culture.
fond ofका शौकीनShe is fond of reading.
full ofसे भरा हुआThe glass is full of water.
good atमें अच्छाShe is good at mathematics.
guilty ofका दोषीHe was found guilty of theft.
happy aboutके बारे में खुशI am happy about the result.
interested inमें रुचिI am interested in music.
jealous ofसे ईर्ष्याShe is jealous of her sister.
keen onका शौकीनHe is keen on learning.
proud ofपर गर्वI am proud of my country.
qualified forके लिए योग्यShe is qualified for the job.
responsible forके लिए जिम्मेदारHe is responsible for the project.
satisfied withसे संतुष्टI am satisfied with your work.
similar toके समानThis is similar to that.
sorry forके लिए खेदI am sorry for my mistake.
successful inमें सफलHe was successful in his mission.
sure ofके बारे में निश्चितI am sure of his success.
surprised atपर आश्चर्यचकितI was surprised at his behavior.
tired ofसे थका हुआI am tired of waiting.
worried aboutके बारे में चिंतितShe is worried about her exam.

C. Nouns + Prepositions (20+ Expressions)

Noun + PrepositionMeaningExample
advantage ofका फायदाTake advantage of the opportunity.
advantage overपर बढ़तHe has an advantage over others.
cause ofका कारणThe cause of the accident is unknown.
chance ofकी संभावनाThere is a chance of rain.
difference betweenके बीच अंतरWhat is the difference between these two?
difficulty inमें कठिनाईHe has difficulty in speaking.
effect ofका प्रभावThe effect of pollution is harmful.
example ofका उदाहरणThis is an example of hard work.
increase inमें वृद्धिThere is an increase in prices.
interest inमें रुचिShe has interest in music.
key toकी कुंजीHard work is the key to success.
lack ofकी कमीLack of money is a problem.
need forकी जरूरतThere is a need for change.
preference forके लिए वरीयताHe has a preference for tea.
prevention ofकी रोकथामPrevention of disease is important.
reason forका कारणWhat is the reason for your absence?
solution toका समाधानFind a solution to this problem.
success inमें सफलताHe achieved success in his career.
trouble withमें परेशानीI am having trouble with my computer.
way toका तरीकाThis is the way to success.

D. Banking/Financial Fixed Expressions (20+ Expressions)

ExpressionMeaningBanking Context Example
accrue toको प्राप्त होनाInterest accrued to the account.
liable forके लिए उत्तरदायीThe bank is liable for losses.
subject toके अधीनTerms and conditions subject to change.
invest inमें निवेश करनाInvest in mutual funds.
withdraw fromसे निकालनाWithdraw money from the account.
deposit intoमें जमा करनाDeposit cash into the account.
default onपर चूक करनाDefault on loan repayment.
charge forके लिए शुल्क लेनाCharge for late payment.
waive offमाफ करनाWaive off processing fees.
insure againstके खिलाफ बीमा करनाInsure against loss.
eligible forके लिए पात्रEligible for loan.
entitled toका हकदारEntitled to benefits.
exempt fromसे मुक्तExempt from tax.
incur onपर खर्च करनाIncur expenses on travel.
levy onपर लगाना (tax)Levy a tax on imports.
prevail uponको मनानाPrevail upon the customer.
reimburse forके लिए प्रतिपूर्ति करनाReimburse for expenses.
sanction ofकी स्वीकृतिSanction of the loan.
transfer toको स्थानांतरित करनाTransfer funds to the account.
write offबट्टे खाते में डालनाWrite off bad debts.

SBI PO Prelims Strategy — 25+ Questions in 20 Minutes

SBI PO Prelims में English section के लिए 20 minutes मिलते हैं। यहाँ है smart strategy:

📊 Prepositions से जुड़े Question Types & Time Allocation

Question Type No. of Questions Difficulty Time per Question Strategy
Fill in the Blanks 5-6 Moderate-Hard 20-25 sec Round 1 – पहले करो
Error Detection 5-6 Hard 25-30 sec Round 1 – पहले करो
Sentence Improvement 4-5 Hard 30-35 sec Round 2 – बाद में
Cloze Test 5-7 (2-3 prepositions blanks) Moderate-Hard 35 sec Prepositions blanks पहले fill करो

🎯 SBI PO Attempt Strategy for Prepositions

Step 1 (First 5 minutes): Fill in the Blanks (5-6) + Error Detection (5-6) = 10-12 questions fix करो। Prepositions के सवाल हैं, जल्दी solve होते हैं।

Step 2 (Next 6 minutes): Sentence Improvement (4-5) + Cloze Test के prepositions blanks = 8-9 questions और।

Step 3 (Tricky Areas to Watch for SBI PO):

  • Fixed Expressions: interested in, afraid of, responsible for, capable of, addicted to
  • Banking Fixed Expressions: accrue to, liable for, subject to, invest in, withdraw from, default on, waive off, insure against
  • Since vs For: point vs duration
  • By vs Until: deadline vs continuity
  • Between vs Among: two vs many
  • Phrasal Verbs: look at, look for, look after, break into, break out, break down

💡 Pro Tip: SBI PO में time बहुत कम है। अगर कोई question 40 seconds से ज्यादा लग रहा है, तो skip करो और बाद में आना।

Advanced Tricks — 8-Second Error Detection

🎯 Trick 1: Time के लिए IN/ON/AT

Memory Aid: “बड़ा IN, छोटा AT, दिन/तारीख ON”

🎯 Trick 2: Place के लिए IN/ON/AT

Memory Aid: “बड़ी जगह IN, छोटी जगह AT, सतह ON”

🎯 Trick 3: Since vs For

Memory Aid: “Since = बिंदु (2015, Monday), For = अवधि (2 hours, 5 years)”

🎯 Trick 4: Banking Fixed Expressions Memory Aid

Memory Aid: “accrue TO, liable FOR, subject TO, invest IN, withdraw FROM, deposit INTO, default ON, waive OFF, insure AGAINST”

🎯 Trick 5: Common Fixed Expressions Memory Aid

Memory Aid: “interested IN, afraid OF, responsible FOR, capable OF, addicted TO, apologize FOR, believe IN, depend ON, wait FOR, worry ABOUT”

🎯 Trick 6: Phrasal Verbs Memory Aid

Memory Aid: “look AT (देखना), look FOR (ढूंढना), look AFTER (देखभाल करना)”

15 Common Traps SBI PO Aspirants Fall Into

❌ Trap 1: IN और AT में confusion (Place)

Wrong: I live at Delhi.
Right: I live in Delhi.

❌ Trap 2: ON और IN में confusion (Time)

Wrong: I will meet you in Monday.
Right: I will meet you on Monday.

❌ Trap 3: Since और For में confusion

Wrong: I have been waiting since two hours.
Right: I have been waiting for two hours.

❌ Trap 4: Interested के साथ गलत Preposition

Wrong: I am interested for investment.
Right: I am interested in investment.

❌ Trap 5: Accused के साथ गलत Preposition

Wrong: He was accused for fraud.
Right: He was accused of fraud.

❌ Trap 6: Liable के साथ गलत Preposition

Wrong: The bank is liable of losses.
Right: The bank is liable for losses.

❌ Trap 7: Invest के साथ गलत Preposition

Wrong: Invest on mutual funds.
Right: Invest in mutual funds.

❌ Trap 8: Withdraw के साथ गलत Preposition

Wrong: Withdraw money of the account.
Right: Withdraw money from the account.

❌ Trap 9: Default के साथ गलत Preposition

Wrong: Default in loan repayment.
Right: Default on loan repayment.

❌ Trap 10: Insist के साथ गलत Preposition

Wrong: He insisted for paying.
Right: He insisted on paying.

❌ Trap 11: Capable के साथ गलत Preposition

Wrong: He is capable to do this.
Right: He is capable of doing this.

❌ Trap 12: Different के साथ गलत Preposition

Wrong: This is different than that.
Right: This is different from that.

❌ Trap 13: Prefer के साथ गलत Preposition

Wrong: I prefer tea than coffee.
Right: I prefer tea to coffee.

❌ Trap 14: Responsible के साथ गलत Preposition

Wrong: She is responsible of the project.
Right: She is responsible for the project.

❌ Trap 15: By और Until में confusion

Wrong: I will wait by 6 PM.
Right: I will wait until 6 PM.

10 Sample Questions (Solved with Detailed Explanations)

SBI PO Prelims pattern पर based ये 10 high-difficulty sample questions practice करें:

Question 1: Fill in the Blanks Hard

The interest accrued ______ the account over the last quarter.

A. on
B. to
C. in
D. for

✅ Answer: B. to

Explanation: “Accrue to” is the correct fixed expression meaning “को प्राप्त होना”.

Question 2: Error Detection Hard

The bank is liable of any losses incurred during the transaction.

A. is liable
B. of any losses
C. during the transaction
D. No error

✅ Answer: B. of any losses

Explanation: “Liable” के साथ “for” use होता है → liable for any losses.

Question 3: Fill in the Blanks Hard

He is addicted ______ online trading.

A. to
B. of
C. in
D. for

✅ Answer: A. to

Explanation: “Addicted to” is the correct fixed expression.

Question 4: Sentence Improvement Hard

The terms and conditions are subject of change without prior notice.

A. of change
B. to change
C. for change
D. No improvement

✅ Answer: B. to change

Explanation: “Subject to” is the correct fixed expression.

Question 5: Fill in the Blanks Hard

She is capable ______ handling large financial transactions.

A. of
B. to
C. for
D. in

✅ Answer: A. of

Explanation: “Capable of” is the correct fixed expression.

Question 6: Error Detection Hard

He invested a large amount on mutual funds.

A. He invested
B. a large amount
C. on mutual funds
D. No error

✅ Answer: C. on mutual funds

Explanation: “Invest” के साथ “in” use होता है → invested in mutual funds.

Question 7: Fill in the Blanks Hard

The customer defaulted ______ the loan repayment.

A. in
B. on
C. for
D. of

✅ Answer: B. on

Explanation: “Default on” is the correct fixed expression.

Question 8: Sentence Improvement Hard

He was accused for money laundering.

A. for money laundering
B. of money laundering
C. with money laundering
D. No improvement

✅ Answer: B. of money laundering

Explanation: “Accused of” is the correct fixed expression.

Question 9: Fill in the Blanks Hard

The bank has decided to waive ______ the processing fees.

A. off
B. of
C. on
D. for

✅ Answer: A. off

Explanation: “Waive off” is the correct fixed expression.

Question 10: Error Detection Hard

The insurance policy covers the insured against any financial loss.

A. The insurance policy
B. covers the insured
C. against any financial loss
D. No error

✅ Answer: D. No error

Explanation: “Insure against” is the correct fixed expression. The sentence is correct.

100+ Practice Questions (Topic-wise)

📝 Total 100+ Questions for SBI PO Practice

नीचे topic-wise practice questions दिए जा रहे हैं। हर set को solve करें:

📚 Set 1: Verbs + Prepositions (25 Questions)

Directions: Fill in the blanks with the correct preposition.

  1. He abides ______ the rules of the company.
  2. She accounted ______ all the expenses.
  3. He was accused ______ theft.
  4. The court acquitted him ______ all charges.
  5. He is addicted ______ smoking.
  6. I agree ______ your proposal.
  7. I agree ______ you on this matter.
  8. He aimed ______ becoming the CEO.
  9. She apologized ______ her mistake.
  10. He applied ______ the job.
  11. She applied ______ the university.
  12. I approve ______ your decision.
  13. He argued ______ his friend.
  14. They argued ______ politics.
  15. He arrived ______ the station.
  16. She arrived ______ Delhi.
  17. He asked ______ help.
  18. I believe ______ God.
  19. This book belongs ______ me.
  20. He blamed me ______ the accident.
  21. He borrowed money ______ the bank.
  22. I care ______ you.
  23. She cares ______ her grandmother.
  24. Life is compared ______ a journey.
  25. Compare this ______ that.
📌 Click for Answers
  1. by
  2. for
  3. of
  4. of
  5. to
  6. to
  7. with
  8. at
  9. for
  10. for
  11. to
  12. of
  13. with
  14. about
  15. at
  16. in
  17. for
  18. in
  19. to
  20. for
  21. from
  22. about
  23. for
  24. to
  25. with

📚 Set 2: Adjectives + Prepositions (25 Questions)

Directions: Fill in the blanks with the correct preposition.

  1. He was absent ______ the meeting.
  2. He is accustomed ______ hard work.
  3. She is afraid ______ snakes.
  4. I am angry ______ him.
  5. She is angry ______ the delay.
  6. He is anxious ______ the result.
  7. She is ashamed ______ her behavior.
  8. I am aware ______ the situation.
  9. He is capable ______ doing this.
  10. I am certain ______ his success.
  11. She is confident ______ her success.
  12. He is conscious ______ his duties.
  13. This is different ______ that.
  14. I am disappointed ______ the result.
  15. He is eager ______ success.
  16. She is eligible ______ the post.
  17. He is enthusiastic ______ the project.
  18. She is excellent ______ mathematics.
  19. I am excited ______ the trip.
  20. I am familiar ______ this city.
  21. India is famous ______ its culture.
  22. She is fond ______ reading.
  23. The glass is full ______ water.
  24. She is good ______ mathematics.
  25. He was found guilty ______ theft.
📌 Click for Answers
  1. from
  2. to
  3. of
  4. with
  5. about
  6. about
  7. of
  8. of
  9. of
  10. of
  11. of
  12. of
  13. from
  14. with
  15. for
  16. for
  17. about
  18. at
  19. about
  20. with
  21. for
  22. of
  23. of
  24. at
  25. of

📚 Set 3: Nouns + Prepositions (25 Questions)

Directions: Fill in the blanks with the correct preposition.

  1. Take advantage ______ the opportunity.
  2. He has an advantage ______ others.
  3. The cause ______ the accident is unknown.
  4. There is a chance ______ rain.
  5. What is the difference ______ these two?
  6. He has difficulty ______ speaking.
  7. The effect ______ pollution is harmful.
  8. This is an example ______ hard work.
  9. There is an increase ______ prices.
  10. She has interest ______ music.
  11. Hard work is the key ______ success.
  12. Lack ______ money is a problem.
  13. There is a need ______ change.
  14. He has a preference ______ tea.
  15. Prevention ______ disease is important.
  16. What is the reason ______ your absence?
  17. Find a solution ______ this problem.
  18. He achieved success ______ his career.
  19. I am having trouble ______ my computer.
  20. This is the way ______ success.
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  1. of
  2. over
  3. of
  4. of
  5. between
  6. in
  7. of
  8. of
  9. in
  10. in
  11. to
  12. of
  13. for
  14. for
  15. of
  16. for
  17. to
  18. in
  19. with
  20. to

📚 Set 4: Banking/Financial Fixed Expressions (25 Questions)

Directions: Fill in the blanks with the correct preposition.

  1. Interest accrued ______ the account quarterly.
  2. The bank is liable ______ any unauthorized transactions.
  3. These terms are subject ______ change without notice.
  4. Invest ______ diversified mutual funds for better returns.
  5. You can withdraw money ______ any ATM.
  6. Please deposit the cash ______ your savings account.
  7. He defaulted ______ his education loan.
  8. The bank will charge a fee ______ late payment.
  9. The processing fees have been waived ______.
  10. The policy insures the customer ______ theft.
  11. He was accused ______ financial fraud.
  12. She is eligible ______ the loan.
  13. He is entitled ______ the benefits.
  14. This income is exempt ______ tax.
  15. The company incurred expenses ______ travel.
  16. The government levied a tax ______ imports.
  17. He tried to prevail ______ the customer.
  18. The company will reimburse you ______ expenses.
  19. The sanction ______ the loan is pending.
  20. Please transfer the funds ______ the account.
  21. The bank decided to write ______ the bad debts.
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  1. to
  2. for
  3. to
  4. in
  5. from
  6. into
  7. on
  8. for
  9. off
  10. against
  11. of
  12. for
  13. to
  14. from
  15. on
  16. on
  17. upon
  18. for
  19. of
  20. to
  21. off

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💡 Practice Strategy for SBI PO

  • रोज 25-30 questions solve करो – Consistency is the key to mastery
  • हर सवाल को 25-30 seconds में solve करने की practice करो – Speed building is essential for exam
  • Fixed expressions को रोज याद करो – 20-25 expressions daily revision
  • Banking terminology पर विशेष ध्यान दो – SBI PO में banking context के questions आते हैं
  • Phrasal verbs की अच्छी practice करो – SBI PO में phrasal verbs भी पूछे जाते हैं

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Conclusion

SBI PO Prelims में Prepositions का topic critical है। इस article में हमने सीखा:

  • Time & Place Prepositions (in, on, at, since, for, from, by, until)
  • 20+ Advanced Rules for SBI PO level
  • 100+ Fixed Expressions (Verbs, Adjectives, Nouns + Prepositions)
  • Banking/Financial Fixed Expressions for SBI PO context
  • SBI PO की expert strategy — 25+ questions in 20 minutes
  • 6 advanced tricks for 8-second error detection
  • 15 common traps SBI PO aspirants fall into
  • 10 sample questions with detailed solutions
  • 100+ practice questions (4 sets of 25 questions each)

🎯 Final Words for SBI PO Aspirants

Remember: SBI PO में prepositions के सवाल बहुत tricky होते हैं। Fixed expressions को अच्छे से याद कर लो। “accrue to”, “liable for”, “subject to”, “invest in”, “withdraw from”, “default on”, “waive off”, “insure against” — इन banking fixed expressions पर पकड़ होनी चाहिए।

Practice Strategy for SBI PO:

  • पहले सभी practice sets solve करो (100+ advanced questions)
  • जो questions गलत हों, उन्हें fixed expressions के साथ revise करो
  • रोज 25-30 prepositions questions practice करो (time limit के साथ)
  • Fixed expressions की daily revision करो (20-25 expressions daily)
  • Banking terminology और phrasal verbs पर विशेष ध्यान दो
  • Mock tests में prepositions के questions पर accuracy track करो

Prepositions में 95%+ accuracy लाना SBI PO में भी possible है!

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