Bogura Cantonment Public School and College

Class: Twelve
Subject: English
Usage of preposition

1. Complete the text with suitable prepositions.

Mr Reza works (a)—a clerk in a local school. He is poor but honest. His honesty is known (b)—everyone in his
locality. He often suffers (c)—hunger. He is deprived (d)— comfort and many other things. Nevertheless, he does
not long (e)—wealth. He never hankers (f)— name and fame. He leads his life (g)— satisfied (h)— what he has.
But sometimes he runs into debt and poverty is responsible his (i)—this debt. However, he does not like to depend
(j)—others.
Answer: (a) as; (b) to; (c) from; (d) of; (e) for; (f) after; (g) by; (h) with; (i) for; (j) on.
2. When the sun was setting (a)—the treetops, the jailor came (b)—the room of Socrates to bid him prepare (c)—
death. In those days, people were sentenced to death by giving a cup (d)—poison in Athens. Socrates knew this
and he nodded (e)— the jailor. Bursting (f)—tears the jailor went out of the room and returned (g)—a cup of
hemlock. Socrates lifted the cup to his lips. His pupils tried to keep back their tears but soon the room was filled
(h)—the sound of weeping. With the cup of poison hand, Socrates said, “What is the strange sound? I have heard
that a man should die (j)—peace. So be silent and have patience.
Answer: (a) behind/under/over; (b) to/into/inside; (c) for; (d) of; (e) to/at; (f) into; (g) with; (h) with: (i) in; (j) in.
3. A craftwork in an applied form (a)—art, a social and cultural product reflecting the inclusive nature (b)—folk
imagination. A craftwork, which usually doesn’t bear the signature of its maker, retains a personal touch. When
we look (c)—a thirty-year-old nakshikantha, we wonder (d)—its motifs and designs that point (e)— the artistic
ingenuity and the presence of the maker (f)—it. The fact that we don’t know her name or any other details (g)—
her doesn’t take anything (h)—from our appreciation (i)—the artist. Indeed, the intimate nature ((j)—the kantha
and the tactile feeling in it generates animate the work and make it very inviting.
Answer: (a) of; (b) of; (c) at; (d) at; (e) to; (f in/of; (g) about/of; (h) away; (i) of; (j) of.
4. Patriotism is the quality inherent (a)—a man. This is why, he feels a natural attachment (b)—his native land.
Love (c)— motherland is necessary for the betterment of a nation. The people who are patriotic are noted (d)—
their patriotism. They are different (e)—other people. Their contribution does not sink (f)—oblivion. They are
worthy (g)—praise. They lay down their lives for the good of the country. They are not unaware (h)—their status
in society. They are celebrated (i)—their patriotism. They should not be looked down (j)—in any way.
Answer: (a) in; (b) to; (c) for; (d) for; (e) from; (f) into; (g) of; (h) of; (i) for; (j) upon.
5. Preposition connects all types (a)—words together and supports them make better sense (b)—the readers. They
help us to understand the relationship (c)—objects. (d)— example, the book and the table (e)—the kitchen. This
ensures you a basic understanding. If we add another preposition, it makes it even clearer. This book is (f)—top
of the table (g)— the kitchen. We have a clear picture (h)—our mind (i)—the relation of those two objects and
their relationship (j)—each other.
Answer: (a) of; (b) to/for; (c) among/with; (d) For; (e) in/inside; (f) on; (g) in; (h) in; (i) about; (j) with /between.
6. What are the qualities of a good student? A good student is always attentive (a)—his studies. He is never
indifferent (b)— his studies. He does not learn things (c)—note. He is always curious and innovative. He does
not hunt only (d)—traditional guide books. His thirst (e)—knowledge knows on bounds. He does not confine
himself (f)—the traditional studies. He is aware (g)—the current affairs (h)—the world. He listens (i)— his
teachers and abides (j)—their advice.
Answer: (a) to; (b) to; (C) from; (d) for; (e) for; (f) to; (g) of; (h) of; (1) to; (j) by.
7. Luna’s cat was missing. So she started looking around (a)—it. She opened her closet and looked (b)— Then
she went to the bedroom crawling (c)—the floor to look (d) the bed. The cat was not there. In fact, it was nowhere
inside the house. Therefore, Luma decided to go (e)— to look for it. Just as she was (f)—to open the door, the
doorbell rang. It was her neighbour, Mrs Haq, “Look, Luna! Your cat is (g)— the sunshade!” said Mrs Haq
pointing (h)—a tall building opposite (i)—her house. Luna smiled and thanked her friendly neighbour, saying
that (j)—her help she would not be able to find out her cat.
Answer: (a) for; (b) into; (c) on; (d) under; (e) out; (f) about; (g) on/under; (h) at/towards; (i) to; (j) without.
8. The old grey-bearded sailor sat (a)—a stone (b)—the church. The sailor watched the people walking (c)—him.
The marriage guest listened (d)—him. He had a strange mad look (e)— his eyes. The old man told him (f)—his
last journey (g)—the sea. They had sailed away (h)—the south (i)—they arrived (j)-cold grey seas.
Answer: (a) on; (b) outside/ near/ behind/ by/ beside/before; (c) past/to/towards/by; (d) to; (e) in; (f) about/of; (g)
on/in; (h) to/towards; (i) until/till; (j) in/at.
9. Trees are very useful (a)— protect the rich topsoil (c)— getting washed away (d)—rainwater and floods. We
can see trees being grown along the mountain slopes (e)—the roadsides (f)—the parks and gardens. They add
beauty (g)—our lives. They provide us (h)—food, wood, shade, shelter and so on. They take (i)—carbon-di-oxide
and produce oxygen. So we should take care (j)—trees.
Answer: (a) to; (b) for; (c) from; (d) by; (e) by; (f) in; (g) to; (h) with; (i) in; (j) of.
10. [Board Question-2018 (Kha Set)] Do you have any idea (a)—a cyber cafe? It’s a place teeming (b)—
information. It’s a network (c)—all networks. It is a place (d)—computers (e)—which customers can use the
internet and send e-mails and so on. A cybercafe is closely associated (f)— internet communication system. A
customer sitting (g) – the cafe can communicate (h) – people (i) -the world. In fact, a cyber cafe is not prejudicial
(j)-our development.
Answer: (a) of/about; (b) with; (c) of; (d) of/with; (e) in/at/by/through; (f) with; (g) in/at; (h) with; (i) around/
across/of/through/at; () to.
11. The environment plays an important role (a)—our life. (b)— short, what we have (c)— us including people,
houses, air, water etc. is called environment. These are the main elements (d)—our environment. (e)— ensuing
sound life the balance (f) — the natural elements is very significant. Sometimes (g)— lack of knowledge, we
don’t realise the importance (h)— it. As a result, we are polluting our environment unknowingly. Living (i)—- a
polluted environment is undoubtedly a matter (j)—great man.
Answer: (a) in; (b) In; (c) around; (d) of; (e) For; (f) among/of; (g) for; (h) of; (i) in; (j) of.
12. Ours is a riverine country. Rivers are everywhere (a)—our life-literature, economy and culture. But are the
rivers (b)—good shape? Unfortunately, they are not. A few are already dead and several are going (c)— the pangs
of death. The river Buriganga is an example (d) – a dying river. A report published in The Daily Sun describes
what has happened (e)—the river Buriganga and why. Its water is polluted and a perpetual stench fills the air.
(f)—it. The report says that the river had a glorious past. Once it was a tributary (g)—the Ganges and flowed
(h)—the Bay of Bengal (i)—the river Dhaleswari. Gradually, it lost its link (j)—the Ganges and got the name
Buriganga.
Answer: (a) in; (b) in; (c) through; (d) of; (e) to; (f) around; (g) of; (h) into; (i) through; (j) with.
13. Badal lived (a)—a village of Bangladesh. He was a schoolboy. There was a canal (b)—his way (c)— school.
An old bridge was (d)—that canal. It was useful to one and all of the villagers. Yet none cared (e)— its repair.
So one day it broke (f)—and caused a good deal (g)hardship to the villagers. They were (h)—difficulty. They
could not go to the town (i)—the other side of the canal to sell their fruits and vegetables profitably. They sold
their production (j)—local market at a nominal price.
Answer: (a) in/at; (b) on; (c) to/towards; (d) over; (e) about; (f) down; (g) of; (h) in; (i) on; (j) in/at.
14. It would be impossible (a)— us to continue living in this world if each of us knew exactly what fate had (b)—
store for us. So, Allah in His mercy conceals the future (c)—all His creatures and reveals only the present. He
hides from the animals what men know, and He hides from men what the angels know. For example, if a lamb
had a reason (d)—a man, it could not gamble happily knowing it was destined to be killed (e)—human food. But
being quite ignorant (f)—its fate, it is happy to the last moment of its short life contentedly grazing (g)—the
flowery meadow, and even in its innocence licks the hands (h)—the butcher who is about to slaughter it. What a
blessing it is that we are ignorant (i) – the future! Allah, to whom the death of a sparrow is of equal importance
with the death of a hero, has, in His mercy, thus limited our knowledge so that we might fulfil our duty in the
sphere! (j)—which has appointed us.
Answer: (a) for; (b) in; (c) of/from; (d) like/for/with/as; (e) for/as; (f) of/about; (g) in/on/at; (h) of/about; (i)
of/about; (j) of.
15. Trees are very useful (a)— protect the rich topsoil (c)— getting washed away (d)—rainwater and floods. We
can see trees being grown along the mountain slopes (e)—the roadsides (f)—the parks and gardens. They add
beauty (g)—our lives. They provide us (h)—food, wood, shade, shelter and so on. They take (i)—carbon-di-oxide
and produce oxygen. So we should take care (j)—trees.
Answer: (a) to; (b) for; (c) from; (d) by; (e) by; (f) in; (g) to; (h) with; (i) in; (j) of.
16. Do you have any idea (a)—a cyber cafe? It’s a place teeming (b)— information. It’s a network (c)—all
networks. It is a place (d)—computers (e)—which customers can use the internet and send e-mails and so on. A
cybercafe is closely associated (f)— internet communication system. A customer sitting (g) – the cafe can
communicate (h) – people (i) -the world. In fact, a cyber cafe is not prejudicial (j)-our development.
Answer: (a) of/about; (b) with; (c) of; (d) of/with; (e) in/at/by/through; (f) with; (g) in/at; (h) with; (i) around/
across/of/through/at; () to.
17. The environment plays an important role (a)—our life. (b)— short, what we have (c)— us including people,
houses, air, water etc. is called environment. These are the main elements (d)—our environment. (e)— ensuing
sound life the balance (f) — the natural elements is very significant. Sometimes (g)— lack of knowledge, we
don’t realise the importance (h)— it. As a result, we are polluting our environment unknowingly. Living (i)—- a
polluted environment is undoubtedly a matter (j)—great man.
Answer: (a) in; (b) In; (c) around; (d) of; (e) For; (f) among/of; (g) for; (h) of; (i) in; (j) of.
18. Ours is a riverine country. Rivers are everywhere (a)—our life-literature, economy and culture. But are the
rivers (b)—good shape? Unfortunately, they are not. A few are already dead and several are going (c)— the pangs
of death. The river Buriganga is an example (d) – a dying river. A report published in The Daily Sun describes
what has happened (e)—the river Buriganga and why. Its water is polluted and a perpetual stench fills the air.
(f)—it. The report says that the river had a glorious past. Once it was a tributary (g)—the Ganges and flowed
(h)—the Bay of Bengal (i)—the river Dhaleswari. Gradually, it lost its link (j)—the Ganges and got the name
Buriganga.
Answer: (a) in; (b) in; (c) through; (d) of; (e) to; (f) around; (g) of; (h) into; (i) through; (j) with.13. Complete the
text with suitable prepositions.
19. Badal lived (a)—a village of Bangladesh. He was a schoolboy. There was a canal (b)—his way (c)— school.
An old bridge was (d)—that canal. It was useful to one and all of the villagers. Yet none cared (e)— its repair.
So one day it broke (f)—and caused a good deal (g)hardship to the villagers. They were (h)—difficulty. They
could not go to the town (i)—the other side of the canal to sell their fruits and vegetables profitably. They sold
their production (j)—local market at a nominal price.
Answer: (a) in/at; (b) on; (c) to/towards; (d) over; (e) about; (f) down; (g) of; (h) in; (i) on; (j) in/at.
14. Complete the text with suitable prepositions.
20. It would be impossible (a)— us to continue living in this world if each of us knew exactly what fate had
(b)—store for us. So, Allah in His mercy conceals the future (c)—all His creatures and reveals only the present.
He hides from the animals what men know, and He hides from men what the angels know. For example, if a lamb
had a reason (d)—a man, it could not gamble happily knowing it was destined to be killed (e)—human food. But
being quite ignorant (f)—its fate, it is happy to the last moment of its short life contentedly grazing (g)—the
flowery meadow, and even in its innocence licks the hands (h)—the butcher who is about to slaughter it. What a
blessing it is that we are ignorant (i) – the future! Allah, to whom the death of a sparrow is of equal importance
with the death of a hero, has, in His mercy, thus limited our knowledge so that we might fulfil our duty in the
sphere! (j)—which has appointed us.
Answer: (a) for; (b) in; (c) of/from; (d) like/for/with/as; (e) for/as; (f) of/about; (g) in/on/at; (h) of/about; (i)
of/about; (j) of.
21. A good stock (a) — words is necessary (b) – anybody who wants to use a language. Vocabulary is an essential
component (c) — successful communication. It is an integral part (d) —- reading skill. While grammar is
important, a lack (e) — vocabulary may result (f) — complete failure to convey a message. Vocabulary includes
conceptual knowledge (g) – words that go well (h) — an ordinary dictionary meaning. Students’ vocabulary
knowledge is a building process that occurs (i)— – time as they tend to make connections (j)—- other words.
Answer: (a) of; (b) for; (c) of; (d) of; (e) of; (f) in; (g) of; (h) with; (i) in; (j) with.
22. Once an English and a Bengalee gentleman were travelling (a) — the same train and they were in the same
compartment, The Englishman was very proud (b) – –himself because he was an Englishman. He looked (c) – –
upon the Bengalee gentleman who, however, took no notice (d) — it and went to sleep (e) — peace. As soon as
the Bengalee gentleman was · asleep, the Englishman picked (f) — the gentleman’s shoes and threw them (g) —
the window and went to sleep. When the Bengalee gentleman woke up, he looked for his shoes and understood
it. Then he took the Englishman’s long coat (h) — the wall and threw it outside the window and returned (i) —-
bed laughingly. Next morning the Englishman became startled and shouted. Where’s my coat gone?” “Your coat
has gone to fetch my shoes,” said the gentleman (j) — a smile. the Bengalee gentleman was Sir Ashutosh
Mukherjee.
Answer: (a) in; (b) of; (c) down; (d) of; (e) in / for; (f) up; (g) through; (h) from; (i) to; (j) with.
23. A teacher is an architect (a) – a nation. He plays an important role (b)— building up an educated nation. He
dispels the darkness, (c) — ignorance (d) — the lot of a nation. He is an actor, so to speak. He has to suit his act
according (e) — the need of his audience which is his class. He is a clear speaker (f) — good, strong and pleasing
voice which is (g) – his control. He does not sit motionless (h) — his class. Everybody has something valuable
(i)—-him. A good teacher discovers the treasure hidden inside each student. He also wants the students happy
and for this he keeps them busy. A good teacher never hankers (j) — –money.
Answer: (a) of; (b) in/for; (c) of; (d) from; (e) to; (f) with; (g) under/within; (h) in; (i) in: (j) after.
24. A good student is never indifferent (a) — his studies. He always adheres (b) – his studies. He does not learn
things (c) – rote. He does not hunt (d) — traditional guide books. Moreover he has great thirst (e) – knowledge.
For this he does not confine himself (f) – the traditional studies. He is always aware (g) — the current affairs (h)
– the world. He abides (i) – his teachers advice and jots (j) – their lessons.
Answer : (a) to; (b) to; (c) by; (d) for; (e) for; (f) to; (g) of; (h) in/of; (i) by; (j) down.
25. Flowers are the excellent gift of nature. They have existed (a) — the earth (b) — prehistoric time. Since then
they have been treated (c) — the symbol of beauty. It is an undeniable fact that flowers are used (d) — various
spheres (e) — our life. It is used mostly (f) – decoration. People (g) – all walks of life use flowers usually (h) —
national occasion and (i) – wedding. Everyone prefers flowers (j) – expressing their love and devotion.
Answer: (a) on (b) from; (c) as; (d) in; (e) of; (f) for; (g) of; (h) for/on; (i) for; (j) for.
26. The science fair held (a) — our college paved a new way for us to gather practical knowledge. Many of our
friends took part (b) — the fair (c) — their projects. We showed genuine interest (d) — them. Most of the projects
were made.(e) — consistent (f) — the prevailing world situation. They were intended (g) — acquaint us (h) —
the solutions (i) –some common problems we are facing specially in regard to the environment we live in. We
were sanguine (j) — achieving success and we really achieved it.
Answer: (a) in; (b) in; (c) with; (d) in; (e) in; (f) with; (g) to; (h) with; (i) to; (j) of
27. During holidays when my mother went to sleep (a) — noon, we went to the railway line. There, along with
other children, I watched how the trains passed (b) — innumerable unknown facts. My father got an appointment
(c)— a town school and he moved (d) — the town immediately with all the members of the family. I was admitted
(e)— my father’s school. I felt that my school fellows had no feeling (f) – one another as we had in the village.
However, I have gradually adjusted myself (g)—- town life. I am happy with my new friends but my heart aches
(h) — the happy childhood days. Childhood is free (i) —- worries and has infinite capacity (j)— -enjoyment.
Answer :(a) at; (b) through/with; (c) in; (d) to; (e) into; (f) for; (g) to; (h) for; (i) from; (j) for.
28. Greenhouse effect is the gradual warming (a) — the air surrounding the earth as a result of heat being trapped
(b) — environment pollution. This is exemplified (c) — the destruction and burning (d) – of tropical rain forests,
(e) – traffic that clogs (f) — city streets, (g) — the rapid growth of industry, the use of chlorofluorocarbons
(CFCs). (h) — packaging and manufacturing commercial products, the use of detergents like washing (i) —
liquids and so (j) —
Answer: (a) of; (b) by; (c) by; (d) down; (e) by; (f) up; (g) by; (h) In; (i) up; (j) on.