In Law Entrance exams, logic doesn’t apply to Prepositions—only memory does. This lesson compiles the exact Fixed Prepositions and Phrasal Verbs that have appeared in AMU (2012-2025) and JMI (2016-2024) papers. Mastering these specific pairs is your shortcut to 3-4 easy marks.

1. The “TO” Family (AMU’s Favorite Rule) Examiners frequently test words that demand the preposition “TO”.

• Committed TO: “India is committed to a policy of peaceful coexistence.” (Source: AMU 2022, JMI 2023)
• Hindrance TO: “The high price is a major hindrance to potential buyers.” (Source: AMU 2024)
• Conforms TO: “Make sure that it conforms to the official safety standards.” (Source: AMU 2019)
• Entrust TO: “I cannot entrust my money to her.” (Source: AMU 2019)

2. The Phrasal Verb Decoders A verb + preposition changes the meaning entirely. These are the ones asked repeatedly:

• Put OFF (Postpone): “The examination was put off.” (Source: AMU 2012)
• Put UP WITH (Tolerate): “Sometimes we have to put up with unpleasant situations.” (Source: AMU 2024)
• Stave OFF (Prevent/Delay): “The government acted judiciously to stave off the crisis.” (Source: AMU 2018)
• Pass OFF (Conclude peacefully): “My sister’s marriage passed off peacefully.” (Source: JMI 2021)

3. The “Emotion” Prepositions

• Pine FOR (Intense longing): “Very often we do not get what we pine for.” (Source: AMU 2024)
• Thirst FOR: “Bacon… had a thirst for knowledge.” (Source: AMU 2025)
• Brood OVER (Worry): “A man should not brood over his troubles.” (Source: AMU 2018)
• Pride ON: “He prides himself on his business sense.” (Source: AMU 2021)