The Prepositions & Determiners topic holds significant weight in the CDS 1 2025 exam, as it tests a candidate’s understanding of grammar and sentence structure. Mastery of these two essential grammatical elements is crucial for accurately constructing sentences, ensuring clarity, and maintaining proper meaning in communication.
Directions: Choose the most suitable preposition or determiner to fill in the blanks in the sentences meaningfully and mark your response to the answer sheet accordingly.
Q) The doctor gave me a prescription _______ my cough.
A. for
B. with
C. at
D. to
Ans. (a)
Q) He gave a talk _______ the causes of dengue fever.
A. of
B. on
C. for
D. off
Ans. (b)
Q) You can see the doctor _______ 8 am and 12 noon.
A. at
B. in
C. between
D. on
Ans. (c)
Q) Nowadays Rekha studies ________ the whole day.
A. with
B. from
C. throughout
D. under
Ans. (c)
Q) May I come __?
A. with
B. in
C. at
D. None of the above
Ans. (b)
For more questions, check out CDS 1 2025 Exam English Live – Prepositions & Determiners MCQs – Class 1
Why is Prepositions & Determiners an Important Topic?
✅ Strengthens Sentence Formation – Prepositions establish relationships between words, while determiners help define nouns precisely.
✅ Enhances Reading & Writing Skills – Proper use of prepositions and determiners ensures grammatically correct and meaningful sentences.
✅ Scoring Section in CDS Exam – Questions from this topic are often straightforward and can be solved quickly with a strong grasp of grammar rules.
✅ Improves Error Detection Abilities – Many spotting errors and fill-in-the-blank questions revolve around incorrect usage of prepositions and determiners.
Key Concepts in Prepositions & Determiners
🔹 Prepositions – Words like in, on, at, for, since, with, by, about that indicate relationships between different elements of a sentence.
🔹 Types of Prepositions – Place (at, in, on), Time (since, for, until), Manner (by, with, like), and Cause-Effect (due to, because of).
🔹 Determiners – Words that introduce nouns, such as articles (a, an, the), quantifiers (some, many, few), possessives (my, his, their), and demonstratives (this, that, these, those).
How to Solve Prepositions & Determiners Questions in CDS 1 2025?
✔ Understand Context – Carefully read the sentence to determine the most appropriate preposition or determiner.
✔ Learn Common Preposition Combinations – Phrases like interested in, good at, afraid of follow fixed preposition rules.
✔ Use Elimination Method – If confused, eliminate incorrect options by checking sentence flow.
✔ Memorize Articles & Quantifiers Rules – Learn when to use a/an versus the, and differentiating some/many/much/few/little.
Prepositions & Determiners MCQ Class 1 – Practical Learning
In Prepositions & Determiners MCQ Class 1, I conducted a Fill in the Blanks format session, simulating the CDS 1 2025 exam pattern. The candidates practiced:
🔹 Choosing the correct preposition based on sentence context.
🔹 Applying determiner rules to complete sentences meaningfully.
🔹 Identifying common mistakes and improving grammatical accuracy.
🔹 Solving exam-level MCQs efficiently to enhance speed and accuracy.
Conclusion
A strong grasp of Prepositions & Determiners is essential for scoring high in the CDS 1 2025 English section. Regular practice, understanding contextual usage, and applying grammar rules accurately will help candidates solve these questions with confidence.
