HSC English 2nd Paper

Prepositions

1. Complete the text with suitable prepositions.[R.B. 2023]

Education is instrumental (a)___ bringing (b)___ socio- economic development. A man devoid
(c)___ education cannot contribute (d)____ the society. On the other hand, an educated man plays a
pivotal role (e)___ enhancing the pace (f)____ socio-economic development. A country should put
much emphasis (g)____ educating its citizens. The citizens have to be provided (h)_____
ample opportunities so that they feel keen interest (i)_____ getting themselves educated. The educated
people are to be treated (j)___ much respect.

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

2. Complete the text with suitable prepositions. [R.B. 2023]

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 raining and he felt fresh again. Thus, the old man was
relieved (j)__ his sufferings.

3. Complete the text with suitable prepositions. [S.B. 2023]

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

4. Complete the text with suitable prepositions. [D.B. 2022]

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. That fat gives theme 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) up to/ for; (e) to; (f) to; (g) out; (h) from;(i) for; (j) on/onto

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5. Complete the text with suitable prepositions. [M.B. 2022; J. B. 2016]

A teacher is an architect of a nation. He plays an important role in building (a) — an educated nation.
He dispels the darkness of ignorance (b) — the lot of anation. He is an actor, so to speak. He has to suit
his act according (c) — the need of his audience. He is able to hold attention and interest (d) — his
students. He is a clear speaker (e) — good, strong and pleasing voice which is (f) — his control. He
does not sit motionless before his class. He makes lessons interesting (g) — the students. A good teacher
discovers the treasure hidden (h) — each student. He also wants the students to be happy and (i) — this,
he keeps them busy. A good teacher never hankers (j) — money.

Answer: (a) up; (b) from; (c) to; (d) of; (e) with; (f) under; (g) to/for; (h) in; (i) for; (j) after.

6.Fill in the blanks with suitable prepositions:[J.B. 2022]

The ceremony began (a) — 10. Our principal presided (b) — the function and the Deputy
Commissioner 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 encouraging speech (f) — education. He advised us (g) — be regular (h) — studies and take
part (i) — the movement (j) — illiteracy.

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

7.Complete the text with suitable prepositions. [C.B. 2019]

Preposition connects all types (a) — words together and help them make better sense (b) — the
reader. They help us understand the relationship (c) — objects. (d) — example, the book and the table
are (e) — the kitchen. This gives you a basic understanding. If we add another preposition, it makes it
even clearer. The 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; (c) among; (d) For; (e) in; (f) on; (g) in; (h) in; (i) about; (j) with.

8.Fill in the blanks with suitable prepositions: [J.B.2019; Dhaka College, Dhaka]

Patriotism is the quality inherent (a) — man. He feels a natural attachment (b) — his motherland. It
is essential (c) — the progress of a country. The patriotic people are noted (d) — their patriotism. They
are different (e) — other people. Their memories do not sink (f) — oblivion. They are worthy (g) —
praise. They lay (h) — their lives for the good of the country. They are aware (i) — their position in the
society. They are ever remembered even (j) — death.

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

9.Fill in the blanks with suitable prepositions: [D. B. 2019]

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

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hankers (f) —— name and fame. He leads his life (g) —— honest means. He is satisfied (h) ——
what he has. But sometimes 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

10.Fill in the blanks with suitable prepositions: [Ctg. B. 2019]

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

11. Fill in the blanks with suitable prepositions: [S. B.2019]

Luna'a 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 door bell 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) inside (c) on (d) under (e) out (f) about (g) on (h) to/ at/ towards (i) to (j) without

12.Fill in the blanks with suitable prepositions: [B. B. 2019]

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 (c) past/ by (d) to (e) in (f) about (g) on (h) to (i) until (j) in/ at

13.Fill in the blanks with suitable prepositions: [Din. B. 2019]

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 (h)—— from our appreciation (i) —— the artist. Indeed, the intimate nature (j) ——
the kantha and the tactile feeling it generates animate the work and make it very inviting.

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

14.Complete the text with suitable preposition.[S.B. 2017]

I caught sight (a) — her (b) — the play and in answer (c) —her beckoning I went over (d) — the
interval and sat down (e) — her. It was long since I had last seen her and if someone had mentioned
her name, I hardly think I would have recognized her. She addressed me brightly, "Well, it's many
years since we first met. How time does fly! We're none (f) — us getting any younger. Did you
remember the first time I saw you? You asked me (g) — luncheon". Did I remember? It was
twenty years ago and I was living (h) — Paris. I had a tiny apartment in the Latin Quarters overlooking
a cemetery and I was earning barely enough money to keep body and soul together. She had read a book
(i) — mine and had written tome (j) — it.

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

15.Complete the text with suitable prepositions.[D.B. 2016; Rajuk Uttara Model College, Dhaka]

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) about/of; (h) beyond; (i) in; (j) with.

16.Complete the text with suitable prepositions:[Din. B. 2016; Viqarunnisa Noon School &
College, Dhaka]

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 rainforest, (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.

17.Complete the text with suitable prepositions : [B. B. 2017; BAF Shaheen College, Dhaka]

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 of 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) as; (e) onto; (f) at; (g) with; (h) After; (i) at; (j) with.

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18.Complete the text with suitable prepositions.[B. B. 2016]

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 train 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 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) at; (d) to; (e) into; (f) for; (g) to; (h) for; (i) from; (j) for.

19.Compete the text with suitable prepositions. [Notre Dame College, Dhaka]

I visualized mangled and inadequate branches (a) — my fires. I was well (b) — my work and not
inclined to conversation. I was a little blunt. "Very well. There's the axe. Go ahead and see what you
can do." I went back (c) — work, closing the door. The blows were rhythmic and steady, and shortly I
had forgotten him, the sound no more (d) — an interruption than a consistent rain. I suppose an hour
and a half passed, (e) — when I stopped and stretched, and heard the boy's steps (f) — the cabin stoop,
the sun was dropping (g) — the farthest mountain, and the valleys were purple (h) — something
deeper (i) — the asters. The boy said, "I have (j) — go to supper now."

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

20.Complete the text with suitable prepositions: [Ideal School & College, Motijheel, Dhaka]

A person accustomed (a) — hard work is not afraid (b) — any difficulty. He is worthy (c) — praise for
his hardwork. He is never diffident (d) — success. Idleness is foreign (e) — his nature. He is always
(f) — hope to attain glorious success. He does not like (g) — depend (h) — others. He has hatred (i) —
the people who are indifferent to their future. He knows that misery results (j) — lazines.

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

21.Complete the text with suitable prepositions.[C. B. 2016; Dhaka Residential Model College,
Dhaka]

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) — traditional studies. He is always
aware (g) — the current affairs (h) — the world. He abides (i) — his teachers' 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.

22.Complete the text with suitable prepositions. [Adamjee Cantonment College, Dhaka]

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Unfortunately, our very education has been successful (a) — depriving us (b) — our real initiative and
our courage (c) — thought. The training we get (d) — our school has the constant implication (e)
— it that it is not for us to produce but to borrow. And we are casting about to borrow our
educational plans (f) — the European institutions. The trampled plants of Indian corn are dreaming
(g) — recouping their harvest (h) — the neighbouring wheat fields. To change the figure, we forget that,
for proficiency (i) — walking. It is better to train the muscles of our own legs than to strut (j) — wooden
ones of foreign made.

Answer:(a) in; (b) of; (c) of; (d) in; (e) in; (f) from; (g) of; (h) from; (i) in; (j) upon.

23.Complete the text with suitable propositions.[Motijheel Model School & College, Dhaka]

Corruption is a curse (a) — a nation. It is a great hindrance (b) — the development. (c) — corrupted
people, a nation will surely sink (d) — oblivion. Corrupted 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) With; (d) into; (e) for; (f) of; (g) to; (h) by; (i) on; (j) against.

24.Complete the text with suitable prepositions.

Erosion by the river Meghna has made thousands of people homeless in three thanas of Brahmanbaria
district. The worst affected villages are (a) — Nabinagar, Bancharampur and Nasirnagar thanas.
Vast tracts (b) — cultivable land, houses, educational institutions, mosques and temples in these areas
have been washed (c) — by the eroding river rendering thousands of people homeless. Many
families have left their homes and shifted (d) — safer places. Erosion by the river Meghna continues
(e) — the year. But (f) — the onset (g) — the monsoons, it takes a devastating turn. People living near
river banks have (h) — bear the brunt of the erosion. The government has taken (i) — a scheme to
protect some of the areas (j) — the greedy clutches of the River Meghna.

Answer: (a) in; (b) of; (c) away; (d) to; (e) throughout; (f) with; (g) of; (h) to; (i) up; (j) from.

26.Complete the text with suitable prepositions.

I am glad to know that you have stood first (a) — order (b) — merit. I knew you would do well (c) —
the examination, as you worked hard. So, it is rightly said that industry is the key (d) — success. Very
few students can do well in the examination (e) — dint of merit. It is seen that those who become
great (f) — this mundane world have become so (g) — hard labour. So, you must work hard (h) —
order to do well in all examination. I pray (i) — God (j) — your success.

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

27.Complete the text with appropriate propositions.

A pious man has firm faith (a) — Allah. He believes (b) — the sayings of the holy prophet (SM). He is
not addicted (c) — any evil. Rather, he is devoted (d) — good deeds. He always thinks (e) —

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others welfare. He is not harmful (f) — anyone. He mixes (g) — all. He leads his life according (h) —
the rules of religion. He values religion (i) — everything. He is very conscious (j) — his duties.

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

29.Read the following passage and fill in the blanks with suitable prepositions.

Parents have desire (a) —bright future (b) — their children. They are ready to do anything which may
be congenial (c) — the success (d) —their children. Every success (e) —their children make them
happy and they become sanguine (f) — their bright future. But then the children do not pay heed (g) —
the suggestions (h) — their parents and fail to move forward as the parents want. Their entire hopes
end (i) — smoke. So, children must be cautious (j) —it.

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

30.Complete the text with suitable prepositions.

Emperor Shah Jahan (a) — Delhi built the Taj Mahal. It is a tomb (b) — his wife in Agra. The building
is made (c) — fine white marble. It rests (d) — a platform. Four white towers rise (e) — the corners of
the terrace. There is a large dome (f) — the centre. There is an open corridor (g) — which visitors can
look (h) — carved marble screens (i) — a central room. The Taj Mahal is surrounded (j) — a beautiful
garden. There is a long pool in front of the building.

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

31.Complete the text with suitable prepositions.

A street hawker deals (a) — various things by hawking (b) — street to street. He carries his
materials (c) — head. Sometimes he carries his goods in hands and sometimes in a small handicraft.
Usually he buys his goods (d) — a cheaper rate and sells them (e) — a good profit. He brings goods for
woman and children. He sells them (f) — fixed price. He sells things of domestic chores (g) — woman.
He speaks (h) — a different way to draw the attention of his customers. He does not come when the
house masters are (i) — home. He knocks when women are free (j) — their household duties.

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

32.Put in suitable preposition in the blanks.

Australia has been unusual (a) — the Western World (b) —having a very conservative attitude (c)
— natural or alternative therapies, according to Dr. Paut Laver, a lecturer (d) — Public Health (e) —
the University of Sydney. We‘ve had a tradition of doctors being fairly powerful and I guess they are
pretty loath to allow any pretenders (f) — their position to come (g) — it. In many other
industrialized countries, orthodox and alternative medicine have worked 'hand in glove' (h) — years.
In Europe, only orthodox doctors can prescribe herbal medicine. In Germany, plant remedies account
(i) — 10% of the national turnover of pharmaceuticals. Americans made more visits to
alternative therapists (j) — to orthodox doctors in 1990.

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Answer (a) in; (b) in; (c) to; (d) in; (e) at; (f) to; (g) into; (h) for; (i) for; (j) than.

33.Complete the following text with suitable prepositions:

King Slomon was famous (a) — his wisdom and welfare. He always did good (b) — his subjects. So
the people (c) — his kingdom were happy. One day two women came to the court (d) — Solomon.
There names were Ruth and Rachel. They were quarelling (e) — a child. Ruth said, "I'm the real mother
of the child (f) — my house." "No my lord, the child is mine," said Rachel. He asked Ruth. "What's
your child afraid (g) —? He's afraid of knives", replied Ruth. The king ordered his servant (h) —
bring a knife. The servant did so. The child saw the knife. He began to cry loudly in fear. "Well Ruth,
tell me why the child is afraid of knife", asked king Solomn. (i) — reply Ruth said, "Once the child cut
his finger (j) — a knife. Since then he has been afraid of knife."

Answer: (a) for; (b) for; (c) of/in; (d) of; (e) over; (f) in; (g) of; (h) to; (i) In; (j) with.

34.Complete the text with suitable prepositions.

Tea is a kind (a) — plant. Tea mainly grows (b) — China, India, Japan and Ceylon. It grows (c) — the
slop of hills or hilly region. It need stay (d) — the root. Tea seeds are sown (e) — the rainy season. Tea
plant grows twenty to thirty feet high (f) — its wild state. The preparation (g) — tea is not a hard work.
Black leaves are dropped (h) — boiled water. Sugar and milk are mixed (i) — it. Thus, a cup (j) —
tasteful tea is made.

Answer (a) of; (b) in; (c) along; (d) above; (e) in; (f) from; (g) of; (h)into; (i) with; (j) of.

35.Fill in the gaps with appropriate prepositions.

Samira has completed her M. A. in English from Jahangirnagar University. She would like
(a) — be a teacher. She is now looking (b) — a teaching job. She looks (c) — the advertisements in the
dailies. (d) — today‘s paper she finds an advertisement which shows that an English Medium College
is looking (e) — a teacher with good academic records and some teaching experience. Prospective
candidates are (f) — send a letter (g) — application along with their CV and a passport size photograph
(h) — the principal of that college. Samira decides (i) — apply (j) — the post.

Answer (a) to; (b) for; (c) through; (d) From; (e) for; (f) to; (g) of; (h)to; (i) to; (j) for.

36.Fill in the blanks with suitable prepositions.

Students are supposed (a) — be inquisitive. They should always gather knowledge (b) —
consistent (c) — the prevailing world situation. They should take every part (d) — all development
and welfare activities. We expect them to abide by their seniors and guardians. Similarly, we all
in return should treat them (e) — the maker (f) — future prospect. So they should act according
(g) — our great expectation. They should play due role (h) — building up the nation. They have (i)
— dispel every curse (j) — the lot of the nation.

Answer (a) to; (b) in; (c) with; (d) in; (e) as; (f) of; (g) to; (h) in; (i) to; (j) from.

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37.Complete the text with suitable prepositions.

Man has made friendship (a) — trees. Trees plays an important role (b) — our life and economy.
June and July are the best time (c) — tree plantation. Tree plantation should be expanded (d) — the
remote corner of the country. Attempt should be made to make the illiterate aware (e) — the
importance of trees. They are a great source (f) — food and vitamins. We use them for various purposes.
We cannot make our homes, houses, residences etc without trees. Trees bear a great impact (g) — the
climate. If we destroy trees (h) — random, one day the country will turn (i) — a great desert. Trees save
us (j) — flood and other natural calamities.

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

38. Complete the text with suitable prepositions.

How safe will the buildings (a) — the city of Dhaka be in the event (b) — an earthquake? Experts give
no straight answer (c) — this question, but call (d) — taking adequate precautions to minimize
losses. That Bangladesh lies (e) — the active earthquake zone is not unknown (f) —
Bangladeshis. Alarmed (g) — the recurrence (h) — quakes during recent years, experts put
emphasis (i) — the development (j) — an earthquake resistant building code that all buildings should
follow as mandatory.

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

39.Complete the text with suitable preposition:

Cancer is one of the deadliest diseases (a) — the modern era. Ever since the days of Hippocrates
people have been searching (b) — a cure. Cancer is similar (c) — the common cold in that although
there are many ways (d) — treat it, modern medicine is still yet to come up (e) — a cure. This is
partially because (f) — the common cold, there are many different types (g) — cancer, and they are
all slightly different (h) — one another. Unfortunately, with over seven million deaths per year, cancer
is much more serious than the common cold. A wide assortment (i) — drugs, chemicals, stem
cells, genetically modified viruses, and even arsenic have all been proposed (j) — cancer cures.

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

40.Complete the text with suitable prepositions:

Cricket is nowadays popular all (a) — the world. It is played (b) — two teams. There are eleven players
(c) — each team. Two players (d) — the batting team do batting and one (e) — the bowlers of the
fielding team do bowling. The fans sitting (f) — the galleries enjoy the match. When the batsman hits
the ball making it fly (g) — the boundary line, he scores six runs. (h) — the contrary, when the ball hits
the stamps, gets caught (i) — the fielders or it hits the batter's leg according (j) — the rules the batsman
loses his wicket.

Answer: (a) over; (b) between/by; (c) in; (d) of; (e) of; (f) in; (g) over; (h) On; (i) by; (j) to.

41.Complete the text with suitable prepositions.

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Sincerity is a great medicine (a) — work. One can go a long way if one does anything (b) — sincerity.
The rich people are sincere to their work and so they are capable (c) — making anything a success. The
great men are also sincere because they know that sincerity is the key stone (d) — success. Those who
do not follow the rule of sincerity can never go a long way in the world. The poor people are not
sometimes sincere and so they lag (e) —. If they can know the benefit of sincerity, they will make
a good use of it. Sincerity is the tonic (f) — any work because it helps the work to be done properly. If
any work is not done properly, one will never get good output (g) — it. So, we should be sincere (h) —
every work of our life. Sincerity does not mean only (i) — do any work properly; it also mean
dutifulness, honesty, mode and well-behaviour. The people of our country are not still aware (j) — the
importance of sincerity.

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

42.Complete the text with suitable prepositions.

Humayan Ahamed is perhaps the most celebrated contemporary Bangladeshi fiction

writer. His immense contribution (a) — Bangla literature (b) — the last three decades has earned
him international acclaim as well. At least (c) — the last two decades, his books have been topping the
best seller lists (d) — Bangladesh. He won the hearts (e) — millions as the creation (f) — characters
like Himu and Misir Ali. (g) — a nine month battle (h) — cancer (i) — the age of 64, he brought the
curtain down (j) — an illustrious career of nearly four decades.

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

43.Read the following passage and fill in the blanks with appropriate prepositions.

One day a dog stole a piece (a) — meat (b) — a butcher's shop and ran (c) —. On his way there was a
stream. There was a plank (d) — the stream. When the dog came to the middle (e) — the plank, he
looked down (f) — the water. There he saw his own shadow. He thought that it was another dog (g) —
a bigger piece of meat (h) — his mouth. "I must have that piece also," thought the greedy dog. So
thinking, the dog barked and jumped (i) — the water. His own piece (j) — meat at once fell down into
the water and was lost.

Answer: (a) of; (b) from; (c) away; (d) over/across; (e) of; (f) into; (g) with; (h) in; (i) into; (j) of.

44.Complete the text with suitable prepositions.

An honest man is true (a) — his words. He does not deviate (b) — the path of honesty. He knows
that true happiness consists (c) — honesty. So, he does not fall victim (d) — greed. He does not
hanker (e) — money. An honest man abstains himself (f) — corruption. He does not associate g) —
corrupt people. He derives pleasure (h) — good activities. He does not aspire (i) — wealth and always
keeps himself aloof (j) — greedy people.

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

45.Complete the text with suitable prepositions.

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During the last four years, several devastating cyclones swept (a) — Bangladesh and caused immense
harm (b) — the people. A cyclone may occur any time and (c) — any place. The cyclone of
Bangladesh generally originates (d) — the Bay-of-Bengal, and blows (e) — the land. It is often
accompanied (f) — thunders and heavy showers. Before a cyclone commences, unbearable heat is
felt (g) — a few days. Then suddenly one day the sky becomes terribly dark (h) — clouds and strong
winds begin to blow with flashes (i) — lightning and the rumbling of thunders. It causes a great
havoc. A lot of people and other animals die. Dwelling houses are blown (j) —.

Answer: (a) over; (b) to; (c) at; (d) from; (e) towards; (f) with; (g) for; (h) with; (i) of; (j) out.

46.Complete the text with suitable prepositions:

Eve teasing is a panic (a) — our country. A girl certainly feels insecure when she faces such an odd
situation (b) — life. Such adverse situation leads her to either commit suicide or at least to discontinue
her study. Moreover, the existing law is not sufficient to prevent this social malady. Many innocent girls
fall victim (c) — the rude comment (d) — the Eve- teasers. We can stop it (e) — raising social
awareness now. But (f) — the same time a female member (g) — the society must be decent both (h)
— her movement and dress that she puts (i) — . We all should work hand (j) — hand to stop it.

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

47.Complete the text with suitable prepositions.

Dowry system is a hateful system (a) — our society. Usually (b) — our society female children are
considered inferior (c) — the male children. They are thought to be useless (d) — the society. So during
marriage ceremony a section (e) — greedy people claim much wealth (f) — the parents (g) — the bride.
If the guardians fail (h) — fulfill the demand (i) — the bridegroom, they misbehave (j) — them.

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

48.Fill in the blanks with suitable prepositions: [R. B. 2019]

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 (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 (b) into (c) for (d) of (e) to (f) into (g) with (h) with (i) in (j) in

49.Read the following text and fill in the blanks with suitable prepositions.

Like many people (a) — the world, I came to know of Nelson Mandela (b) — a distance when he was
imprisoned (c) — Roben Island. To so many (d) — us, he was more than just a man. He was a symbol

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(e) — the struggle (f) — justice, equality, and dignity (g) — South Africa and (h) — the globe. His
sacrifice was so great that it called (i) — people everywhere to do what they could (j) — behalf
of human progress.

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

50.Complete the text with suitable prepositions .

The 16th December is a red letter day (a) — the history (b) — Bangladesh. (c) — this day we achieved
freedom (d) — a long, bloody battle. A new nation named Bangladesh came (e) — being and made a
place (f) — the world map as an independent country. Every year this day is celebrated (g) — an
enthusiastic atmosphere. We remember the great sacrifice (h) — our heroic sons who died (i) — this
country. We also pay a great tribute (j) — them.

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

51.Complete the text with suitable prepositions. [Holy Cross College, Dhaka]

Gender discrimination (a) — Bangladesh begins (b) — birth. Most parents want (c) — have children
so that they can, when they are older, supplement their family income and help (d) — the domestic
work. In the existing socio-economic set-up, male children are best suited (e) — this purpose. So girls
are born (f) — an unwelcome world. However, they are assigned, rather confined (g) — domestic
chores. Some (h) — these girls may be at school. But all their work domestic or academic stops
as soon as they married (i) —, which is the prime concern (j) — the parents about their daughter.

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

52.Complete the text with suitable prepositions. [Dhaka Commerce College, Dhaka]

I am fed up (a) — the next door neighbour. His room is adjacent (b) — my room. Always he keeps
his TV (c) — . There is sound (d) — dragging (e) — chairs and tables. When I try to concentrate (f) —
my studies, a blaring sound comes (g) — the next door. In winter I can tolerate it (h) — some extent (i)
— closing the windows but it becomes unbearable (j) — summer.

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

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