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English 2nd PaPEr

Board QuEstion

PrEPositions

Priotosh Das
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HSC Examination-2023 (Dhaka Board)

01. Complete the text with suitable prepositions :

A good boy is accustomed (a)__ hard work. He is not addicted (b)___ any bad thing. He is not averse
(c)___ any hard work. He clings (d)___ his determination. Since he is used (e)___ hard work, he is not
doubtful (f)___ his success. He is very much conscious (g)___ his duties. He is not boastful (h)__ his
talent s. He behaves well (i)____ all. He attends (j)____ his studies.

Answer: (a) to; (b) to; (c) to; (d) to; (e) to; (f) about; (g) of; (h) of; (i) with; (j) to.

HSC Examination-2022 (Dhaka Board) 02.

Complete the text with suitable prepositions.

Camels are one of the few animals that can live in a desert. Camels have humps (a)__ their backs.
They store fat (b)___ these humps. The fat gives them energy. Because camels do not store water,
fat helps produce water when camel move (c)___ the dry desert. They can go (d)___ several months
without water. Camels eat grass to get moisture. The camels are as useful (e)___ the people of the
desert as the buffalo are (f)___ the grasslands. The meat of the camel is good to eat. People make
cloth (g)___ of camel hair. Shoes are made (h)__ the hides. The camels are also good (i)____ travel in
the desert. Some people travel the desert (j)___ camels to make a living.

Answer: (a) on; (b) in; (c) around; (d) through/ upto; (e) to; (f) to; (g) out; (h) from; (i) for; (j) by.

HSC Examination-2019 (Dhaka Board)

03. 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)___ honest means. He is satisfied (h)__ what he has. But somethimes he runs into
debt and poverty is responsible (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.
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HSC Examination-2017 (Dhaka Board)

04. Complete the text with suitable prepositions.

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)___ ensuring sound life the balance (f)___ the natural elements is very
significant. Sometimes (g)___ lack of knowledge, we don‟t realize the importance (h)__ it. As a
result, we are polluting our environment unknowingly. living (i)____ a polluted environment is
undoubtedly a matter (j)____ great regret.

Answer: (a) in; (b) In; (c) around; (d) of; (e) For; (f) of/among; (g) for; (h) of; (i) in; (j) of.

HSC Examination-2017 (Dhaka Board)

05. Complete the text with suitable prepositions.

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. Student‟s vocabulary knowledge is a building process that occurs (i)____ times
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) with; (j) with.

HSC Examination-2023 (Chittagong Board)

06. Complete the text with suitable prepositions.

Corruption is a curse (a)__ a nation. It is a great hindrance (b)___ the development. (c)___ corrupt, a
nation will surely sink (d)___ oblivion. Corrupt people are hated by all. The common people have no
respect (e)___ them. They are devoid (f)___ honesty. They stick (g)___ their evil activities. They do
not abide (h)__ the social rules. Morality does not have any effect (i)____ them. They bring nothing
for the nation. it is high time we stood (j)___ them.

Answer: (a) for; (b) to; (c) If; (d) into; (e) for; (f) of; (g) to; (h) by; (i) on; (j) against.
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HSC Examination-2022 (Chattogram Board)

07. Complete the text with suitable prepositions.

Email has brought (a)__ a revolution (b)___ modern communication. Messages can be transmitted
(c)___ one country to another (d)___ seconds. It is far cheaper than telephone call. Trade and
commerce has become greatly dependent (e)___ this speedy mode (f)___ communication. It has,
however, not reached everyone, especially (g)___ developing countries (h)__ ours, as most people
cannot afford (i)____ have a personal computer. But even here, people have started using
commercially operated email facilities (j)____ important purposes.

Answer: (a) about; (b) in; (c) from; (d) within; (e) on; (f) of; (g) in; (h) as; (i) to; (j) for.

HSC Examination-2019 (Chattogram Board)

08. Complete the text with suitable prepositions.

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)___ rote. He is always curious and
innovative. He does not hunt only (d)___ traditional guide-books. His thirst (e)___ knowledge knows
no 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) by; (d) for; (e) for; (f) to; (g) of; (h) of; (i) to; (j) by.

HSC Examination-2017 (Chattogram Board)

09. Complete the text with suitable prepositions.

Syed Shamsul Haq, a legendary litterateur, was born in Kurigram (a)__ 1935. He received the Bangla
Academy Award (b)___ the age of twenty-nine. It is noteworthy that he was the youngest (c)___ all
who got the Bangla Academy Award. He was awarded the Swadhinata Padak in 2000 (d)___ his
contributions (e)___ Bangla literature. His literary works are included (f)___ the curricula of
secondary, higher secondary and graduation level (g)___ Bangladesh. Syed Shamsul Haq was
married (h)__ Anwara Syed Haq who is a member (i)___ the Royal College of Psychiatrists in London.
This renowned intellactual passed away (j)___ 27 September in 2016 at the age of 81.

Answer: (a) in; (b) at; (c) of; (d) for; (e) in/to; (f) in; (g) of; (h) to; (i) of; (j) on.
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HSC Examination-2016 (Chattogram Board)

10. Complete the text with suitable prepositions.

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) from; (h) on; (i) in; (j) for.

HSC Examination-2023 (Rajshahi Board)

11. Complete the text with suitable prepositions.

But at last God took pity (a)__ him. One day the sailor was watching the water-snakes swimming
(b)___ the ship. Their colours were so beautiful and he was filled (c)___ such a strange wonder that
he felt a great love (d)___ them and blessed them (e)___ his heart. At once, the dead albatross fell
(f)___ his neck (g)___ the sea. A gentle breeze began to blow (h)__ the south and the old man fell
(i)___ a deep sleep. When he woke up, it was rainning and he felt fresh again. Thus, the old man was
relieved (j)___ his sufferings.

Answer: (a) on; (b) around; (c) with; (d) for; (e) from; (f) from; (g) into; (h) from; (i) into; (j) of.

HSC Examination-2022 (Rajshahi Board)

12. Complete the text with suitable prepositions.

Shilpi married Rashid (a)__ the age of fifteen. Marrying (b)___ daughters (c)___ an early age is a
standard practice (d)___ many families living in rural Bangladesh. (e)___ her wedding, Shilpi joined a
local empowerment group that helps her (f)___ the tools needed to gradually change cultural
practices, particulrly those pertaining (g)___ early marriage and pregnancy. The group‟s activities
include discussions (h)__ how to change behaviour related (i)___ reproductive healty as well as one-
on-one counseling. Like Shilpi, many of the girls got assistance (j)___ this empowerment group.

Answer: (a) at; (b) off; (c) at; (d) in; (e) after; (f) with; (g) to; (h) on; (i) to; (j) from.
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HSC Examination-2019 (Rajshahi Board)

13. Complete the text with suitable prepositions.

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
to Athens. Socrates knew this and the 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 (i)____ 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) into/inside/to; (c) for; (d) of; (e) to/at; (f) into; (g) with; (h)
with; (i) in; (j) in.

HSC Examination-2017 (Rajshahi Board)

14. Complete the text with suitable prepositions.

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 happend (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 tributary (g)___ the Ganges and flowed (h)__ the Bay of Bengal (i)___ the
river Dhaleshwari. 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.

HSC Examination-2016 (Rajshahi Board)

15. Complete the text with suitable prepositions.

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 laughngly. Next
morning the Englishman became started and shouted, “Where‟s my coat gone?” “Your coat has
gone to fetch my shoes,” and the gentleman (j)___ a smile. The Bengalee gentleman was Sir
Ashutosh Mukherjee.

Answer: (a) by; (b) of; (c) down; (d) of; (e) in; (f) up; (g) through/ outside; (h) from; (i) to; (j) with.
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HSC Examination-2023 (Cumilla Board)

16. Complete the text with suitable prepositions.

A craftwork is an applied form (a)__ art, a social and cultural product reflecting the inclusive nature
(b)___ folk imaginaion. A craftwork, which usually doesnt‟ bear the signature of its maker, retains a
personal touch. When we look (c)___ a thirty years old Nakshi Kantha, we wonder (d)___ its motif
and designs that point (e)___ the artistic ingenuity and the presence of the maker (f)___ it. The fact
that we do not know her name or any other details (g)___ her does not take anything (h)__ from our
appreciation (i)____ the artist. Indeed, the intimate nature (j)____ the Kantha and the tactile feeling
it generates the work and make it very inviting.

Answer: (a) of; (b) of; (c) at; (d) at; (e) to; (f) in; (g) about; (h) away; (i) for; (j) of.

HSC Examination-2022 (Cumilla Board)

17. Complete the text with suitable prepositions.

Books are really our best friends as we can rely (a)__ them when we are bored, upset, depressed,
lonely or annoyed. They share (b)___ us information and knowledge any time we need. They enable
us to have a glimpse (c)___ cultures, traditions, arts, history, geography, health, psychology and
many other subjects and aspects of life. Good books always guide us (d)___ the right path (e)___ life.
Reading good books helps us understand the world (f)___ us better. While reading books we build
new and creative thoughts, images and opinions (g)___ our mind. This habit helps us explore life
(h)__ different perspectives. In other words, it has several positive effects (i)____ our body, mind
and soul. In fact, the habit of reading is one (j)____ the best qualities that a person can possess.

Answer: (a) on; (b) with; (c) of; (d) to/through; (e) of; (f) around; (g) in; (h) from; (i) on; (j) of.

HSC Examination-2019 (Cumilla Board)

18. Complete the text with suitable prepositions.

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 are (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) of/about; (j)
with.
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HSC Examination-2017 (Cumilla Board)

19. Complete the text with suitable prepositions.

We got our freedom (a)__ the sacrifice of hundreds and thousands of (b)___ lives. The patriots
(c)___ our land thought (d)___ the oppression of the west Pakistani rulers. Finally, the oppressors
were bound to surrender (e)___ our freedom fighters. But a great number (f)___ the sons of the
land died (g)___ the war. Soon (h)__ the war, the government (i)___ Bangladesh founded the
National Memorial (j)____ memory of the martyrs.

Answer: (a) at/through; (b) no preposition is needed; (c) of; (d) against; (e) to; (f) of; (g) in/during;
(h) after; (i) of; (j) in.

HSC Examination-2016 (Cumilla Board)

20. Complete the text with suitable prepositions.

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 teacher‟s advice and
jots (j)____ their lectures.

Answer: (a) to; (b) to; (c) by; (d) for; (e) for; (f) to; (g) of; (h) of; (i) by; (j) down.

HSC Examination-2023 (Jessore Board)

21. Complete the text with suitable prepositions.

Books are really our best friends as we can rely (a)__ them when we are bored, upset, depressed,
lonely or annoyed. They share (b)___ us information and knowledge whenever we need. They
enable us to have a glimpse (c)___ cultures, traditions, arts, history, geography, health, psychology
and many other subject and aspects of life. Good book always guides us (d)___ the right path (e)___
life. Reading good books helps us understand the world (f)___ us better. While reading books, we
build new and creative thoughts, images and opinions (g)___ our mind. This habit helps us explore
life (h)__ different perspectives. In other words, it has several positive effects (i)____ our body, mind
and sour. In fact, the habit of reading is one (j)____ the best qualities that a person can possess.

Answer: (a) on; (b) with; (c) of; (d) on; (e) in; (f) around; (g) in; (h) from; (i) on; (j) of.
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HSC Examination-2022 (Jessore Board)

22. Complete the text with suitable prepositions.

The ceremony began (a)__ 10 a.m. Our principal Mr. Rahman presided (b)___ the function and
Member of Parliament Mr. Reza was the chief guest. The function started (c)___ the recitation from
the holy Quran. One (d)___ our senior teachers read (e)___ the annual report. The honorable chief
guest delivered a brief but inspiring speech (f)___ education. He advised the students to be regular
(g)___ the class and attentive (h)__ studies and take part (i)____ the movement (j)____ illiteracy.

Answer: (a) at; (b) over; (c) with; (d) of; (e) out; (f) about/on; (g) in; (h) to; (i) in; (j) against.

HSC Examination-2019 (Jessore Board)

23. Complete the text with suitable prepositions.

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 nature. 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 the 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) on/upon.

HSC Examination-2017 (Jessore Board)

24. Complete the text with suitable prepositions.

It would be impossible (a)__ us to continue living in thus world if each of us knew exactly what fate
had (b)___ store for us. So Allah in His merey 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 reason (d)___ a man, it could not gambol 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 fulfill our duty in the
sphere (j)____ which He has appointed us.

Answer: (a) for; (b) in; (c) of/ from; (d) like/ for/ as; (e) for; (f) of; (g) in/at; (h) of; (i) of; (j) to/ in.
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HSC Examination-2023 (Barishal Board)

25. Complete the text with suitable prepositions.

Speaking ill (a)__ others is a very bad human tendency. It develops a negative inclination (b)___
one‟s mind. This habit tempts one (c)___ indulge (d)___ a negative approach out of his unsound
mind. It leaves bad effects (e)___ human individuals and society. It also hampers the happy and
smooth run (f)___ the society. People very often burst (g)___ tears (h)__ this heinous act. We all
should be aware (i)____ it and give (j)____ this bad habit.

Answer: (a) of; (b) to; (c) to; (d) in; (e) on; (f) of; (g) into; (h) at; (i) of; (j) up.

HSC Examination-2022 (Barishal Board)

26. Complete the text with suitable prepositions.

Traffic problem is a major problem (a)__ our day-to-day life. Mainly the city dwellers suffer (b)___ it.
The drivers do not abide (c)___ the traffic rules. Most often traffic problems occur (d)___ the
congested areas where the roads are very narrow in proportion (e)___ our population. There are
many unlicensed vehicles which should be brought (f)___ control. Strict rules must be introduced
(g)___ this regard. We should raise consciousness (h)__ the people of our country (i)____ a view to
ensuring a good traffic system (j)____ the safety of the people.

Answer: (a) in; (b) from; (c) by; (d) in; (e) to; (f) under; (g) in; (h) among; (i) with; (j) for.

HSC Examination-2019 (Barishal Board)

27. Complete the text with suitable prepositions.

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; (c) past/by; (d) to; (e) in; (f) about/of; (g)
on; (h) to/towards; (i) until; (j) in/at.
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HSC Examination-2017 (Barishal Board)

28. Complete the text with suitable prepositions.

I am glad to receive your letter. You have wanted to know (a)__ the picnic that we made. I am now
writing (b)___ you about it. It was winter vacation. Our college was closed. I (c)___ some my friends
arranged a picnic. We selected Sonargaon (d)___ the picnic spot. It is some twenty miles from
Dhaka. We got (e)___ the bus (f)___ about 9 am (g)___ all necessary utensils and materials (h)__
reaching Sonargaon, we finished our breakfast (i)___ about 9.30 am. We did not take any cook (j)___
us.

Answer: (a) about; (b) to; (c) with; (d) for; (e) into; (f) at; (g) with; (h) On After; (i) at; (j) with.

HSC Examination-2016 (Barishal Board)

29. Complete the text with suitable prepositions.

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 immediate with all the
members of the family. I was admitted (e)___ my father‟s school. I felt that my school follows 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) with; (c) in; (d) to; (e) to/into; (f) for; (g) to; (h) for; (i) from; (j) for.

HSC Examination-2023 (Sylhet Board)

30. Complete the text with suitable prepositions.

Corruption is a curse (a)__ a nation. It is a great hindrance (b)___ the development. (c)___ corrupted
people, a nation will surely suffer (d)___ the long run. Corrupted people are hated (e)___ all The
common mass have no good feeling (f)___ them. They are devoid (g)___ honesty and purity. They
don‟t abide (h)__ the social rules. Morality doesn‟t have any impact (i)____ these criminals. They
bring no sweet fruit for their land and so it is high time we stood (j)____ them unitedly.

Answer: (a) for; (b) to; (c) For; (d) in; (e) by; (f) for; (g) of; (h) by; (i) on; (j) against.
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HSC Examination-2022 (Sylhet Board)

31. Complete the text with suitable prepositions.

The moon is a very familiar figure (a)__ all of us. She awakens a feeling (b)___ love and tenderness
(c)___ our hearts. Even infants in arms stretches (d)___ their hands to grasp the beautiful thing. Nor
is her appeal confined only (e)___ children. Ever since the string of the poetic faculty in man, she has
furnished a theme (f)___ poets and artists. The moon has no light (g)___ her own. The soft silvery
brightness which forms her principal charms to us, is borrowed solely (h)__ the light of the sun. If we
go out on a clear night, we can look (i)____ the magic of moon light. It is often difficult (j)____ us to
realize that the moon is shining in borrowed feathers.

Answer: (a) to; (b) of; (c) in; (d) out; (e) within/to; (f) for; (g) of; (h) from; (i) for; (j) for.

HSC Examination-2019 (Sylhet Board)

32. Complete the text with suitable prepositions.

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, Luna 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. She 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) in/into; (c) on; (d) under; (e) out/around; (f) about; (g) under/on;
(h) to/at/towards; (i) to; (j) without.

HSC Examination-2017 (Sylhet Board)

33. Complete the text with suitable prepositions.

I caught sight (a)__ him while crossing the road. I tried to talk (b)___ him. But he was (c)___ a hurry.
He was one (d)___ my best friends. Both of us studied (e)___ the same school. I had an intimacy
(f)___ him. Both of us got separated (g)___ each other after the completion (h)__ SSC Examination.
Though my heart bleeds (i)____ him. I hardly meet (j)____ him. This is the go of the world.

Answer: (a) of; (b) with/to; (c) in; (d) of; (e) in/at; (f) with; (g) from; (h) of; (i) for; (j) with.
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HSC Examination-2016 (Sylhet Board)

34. Complete the text with suitable prepositions.

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/at; (b) in; (c) with; (d) in; (e) in; (f) with; (g) to; (h) with; (i) of; (j) about.

HSC Examination-2023 (Dinajpur Board)

35. Complete the text with suitable prepositions.

Drug addiction has become a serious problem (a)__ modern society. Many young men and women
are falling victims (b)___ this. There are many reasons (c)___ drug addiction. Drugs are expensive.
So, to manage money, the addicts often go (d)___ stealing, killing or all sorts of misdeeds. Drugs are
smuggled (e)___ a country and the smugglers carry (f)___ drug business freely. Bangladesh is not
free (g)___ the curse of drugs. But we cannot allow this (h)__ our country. The first thing to do is to
highlight its dangerous effects (i)____ people. The government and mass media can play an effective
role (j)____ this respect.

Answer: (a) in; (b) to; (c) for/behind; (d) for; (e) into; (f) on/out; (g) from; (h) in; (i) to; (j) in.

HSC Examination-2022 (Dinajpur Board)

36. Complete the text with suitable prepositions.

Japan is an island country (a)__ the east coast of Asia. It has more than 100 islands which were
mostly formed (b)___ earthquakes and volcanoes. Most Japanese people live (c)___ the four largest
islands. These islands are Honshu, Hokkaido, Shikohu and Kyushu. The name of Japan comes (d)___ a
Chinese phrase meaning “land of the rising sun”. Japan has borrowed other things from the Chinese
(e)___ its name. The Japanese written language, for example, is based (f)___ the Chinese system
(g)___ picture writing. Japan has to buy almost all its raw materials (h)__ other countries. Trade is
very important (i)____ the island nation of Japan. (j)____ the resources it buys. Japan makes
products to sell all over the world.

Answer: (a) on; (b) by; (c) in; (d) from; (e) besides; (f) on; (g) of; (h) from; (i) for; (j) with.
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HSC Examination-2019 (Dinajpur Board)

37. Complete the text with suitable prepositions.

A craftwork is 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 away (h)__ 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; (h) from; (i) of; (j) of.

HSC Examination-2017 (Dinajpur Board)

38. Complete the text with suitable prepositions.

Badal lived (a)__ a village of Bangladesh. He was a school boy. There was a canal (b)___ his way
(c)___ school. An old bridge was (d)___ the 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; (d) over; (e) for/ about; (f) down; (g) of; (h) in; (i) on; (j) in/at.

HSC Examination-2016 (Dinajpur Board)

39. Complete the text with suitable prepositions.

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 chloroflourocarbons (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.
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HSC Examination-2023 (Mymensingh Board)

40. Complete the text with suitable prepositions.

The orphange is high (a)__ the Carolina mountains. The writer was there (b)___ the Autumn. She
preferred peaceful environment to pen some troublesome writing. She wanted the mountain air to
blow (c)___ the Malaria from too long a time (d)___ the subtropics. She was homesick (e)___ the
flaming (f)___ maples (g)___ October and for many other things. She found them all living (h)__ a
cabin belonging (i)____ the orphanage, half a mile (j)____ orphanage farm.

Answer: (a) in; (b) in; (c) out; (d) in; (e) for; (f) of; (g) in; (h) in; (i) to; (j) beyond.

HSC Examination (Mymenshing Board-2022, Jashore Board -2016)

41. Complete the text with suitable prepositions.

A teacher is an architect (a)__ a nation. He plays in 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; (c) of; (d) from; (e) to; (f) with; (g) under; (h) before; (i) in; (j) after.

HSC Examination (Dhaka; Sylhet; Dinajpur; Jashore Board-2019)

42. Complete the text with suitable prepositions.

Trees are very useful (a)__ man. They are highly essential (b)___ our existence. They protect the rich
top soil (c)___ getting washed away (d)___ rainwater and floods. We can see trees being grown
along the mountain slopes (e)___ the roadsides and (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 dioxide and produce oxygen. So, we should take care (j)___ trees.

Answer: (a) to; (b) for; (c) from; (d) by/with; (e) by; (f) in; (g) to; (h) with; (i) in; (j) of.
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HSC Examination (Rajshahi, Barishal, Cumilla, Chattogram Board-

2018)
43. Complete the text with suitable prepositions.

Do you have any idea (a)__ a cybercafe? It is a place teeming (b)___ information. It is a network
(c)___ all networks. It is a place (d)___ computers (e)___ which customers can use the internet and
send emails 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 cybercafe
is not prejudicial (j)____ our development.

Answer: (a) of/about; (b) with; (c) of; (d) with; (e) by/through; (f) with; (g) in/at; (h) with; (i)
around/across/of; (j) to/against.

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