The Prepositions & Determiners topic is a crucial part of the CDS 1 2025 exam, as it directly tests a candidate’s command over English grammar. A solid understanding of these concepts is essential for forming grammatically correct and meaningful sentences. Since these topics frequently appear in Fill in the Blanks questions, mastering them can significantly boost candidates’ scores in the English section.
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) You must work hard if you want to succeed ________ profession.
A. in
B. from
C. for
D. to
Ans. (A)
Q) What did you think __________ the film? I don’t like it much.
A. in
B. of
C. about
D. on
Ans. (B)
Q) My friend asked me to meet him outside the railway station ________ an hour’s time.
A. on
B. in
C. at
D. within
Ans. (B)
Q) The company has been __________ fire from investors because of its poor performance last year.
A. under
B. in
C. about
D. of
Ans. (A)
Q) He has suffered heavy losses, yet he was roll ________ wealth.
A. in
B. for
C. with
D. from
Ans. (A)
For more questions, check out CDS 1 2025 Exam English Live – Prepositions & Determiners MCQs – Class 2
Why Are Prepositions & Determiners Important?
✅ Helps in Sentence Clarity – Prepositions establish logical relationships between words, while determiners specify the reference of a noun.
✅ High-Scoring & Direct Questions – Since these topics are rule-based, candidates can easily secure marks with proper understanding and practice.
✅ Essential for Error Spotting – A strong grasp of prepositions and determiners helps in detecting grammatical errors quickly.
✅ Improves English Proficiency – Correct usage enhances writing, reading comprehension, and communication skills.
Key Concepts in Prepositions & Determiners
🔹 Prepositions – Words like in, on, at, for, since, with, by, about, which indicate relationships between different parts of a sentence.
🔹 Types of Prepositions –
- Time (since, for, until)
- Place (at, in, on)
- Manner (by, with, like)
- Cause & Effect (due to, because of)
🔹 Determiners – Words that introduce nouns, such as: - Articles (a, an, the)
- Quantifiers (some, many, few, much, little)
- Possessives (my, his, their)
- Demonstratives (this, that, these, those)
Tips to Solve Prepositions & Determiners Questions in CDS 1 2025
✔ Understand Context – Read the sentence carefully to identify the most suitable preposition or determiner.
✔ Learn Fixed Prepositional Phrases – Memorize phrases like interested in, good at, afraid of to avoid confusion.
✔ Apply Elimination Strategy – Rule out incorrect options by testing sentence coherence.
✔ Master Article & Quantifier Rules – Differentiate between a/an and the, and learn when to use some/many/much/few/little.
Prepositions & Determiners MCQ Class 2 – Practical Learning
In Prepositions & Determiners MCQ Class 2, I conducted a Fill in the Blanks format session, aligned with the CDS 1 2025 exam pattern. The candidates practiced:
🔹 Selecting the correct preposition based on sentence logic.
🔹 Applying determiner rules effectively for accurate sentence formation.
🔹 Avoiding common grammatical mistakes.
🔹 Solving time-bound MCQs to improve speed and accuracy.
Conclusion
Mastering Prepositions & Determiners is essential for achieving a high score in the CDS 1 2025 English section. Regular practice, understanding contextual usage, and applying grammar rules correctly will ensure success.
