Phrases Previous Year Questions (PYQs) – Prepositions And Articles

He was accused of theft.

✅ Correct preposition: "of"

Explanation:

The verb "accuse" is usually followed by the preposition "of" when referring to the specific crime or wrongdoing someone is being blamed for.

Examples:

• She was accused of cheating on the exam.

• They accused him of lying.

I never listen to the radio.

✅ Correct preposition: "to"

Explanation:

When we use the verb "listen", it is typically followed by "to" when referring to something we are paying attention to or hearing, like music, a broadcast, or the radio.

Examples:

• I like to listen to music in the evening.

• She listens to the news every morning.

The verb "conform" is typically followed by the preposition "to" when you're talking about obeying or aligning with rules, standards, or expectations.

Examples:

• All employees must conform to the company policies.

• His actions do not conform to our standards.

We use "at" when referring to a specific point or location—and "the campus" in this sentence is considered a specific place.

Let’s break it down:

• "at" = specific location
  ➤ "He's waiting at the bus stop."
  ➤ "She's studying at the library."
  ➤ "We're meeting at the restaurant."

• "on" = surface
  ➤ "The book is on the table."

• "in" = inside an enclosed space
  ➤ "He's in the building."
  ➤ (You might say "in the campus" if you’re thinking about being within the grounds of a large university, but "at the campus" is more natural when referring to meeting someone there.)

So: ✅ "Jagdish is waiting for me at the campus."
is correct because it's talking about a meeting point or location.