Preposition Exercise:
1. In my
childhood I had a close relation (a) — the river Dhaleswari. It was then a
river (b) — great importance. The village of my maternal grandfather was (c) —
the bank of this river. When I had been there, I always bathed (d) — this
river. Alas! I do not go there for long. Because all my maternal uncles have
left the village home and moved (e) — town.
Answer – 1: a)
with b) of c) on d) in e) to.
2. A good
student is fond (a) — books. He adheres (b) — his studies. He always tries to
cut a brilliant figure (c) — the examination. He never deviates (d) — his
duties because success depends (e) — hard work.
Answer – 2: a) of
b) to c) in d) from e) on/upon.
3. Noise is
different (a) — sound. It is harmful (b) — our health. If somebody exposes (c)
— noise exceeding 70 decibel, he/she is likely to suffer (d) — hearing problem.
This problem is acute (e) — big cities.
Answer – 3: a)
from b) to c) to d) from e) in.
4. Cordellia
took leave (a) — her jealous sisters with tears in her eyes. She begged them to
take good care (b) — their father. But they said it was not necessary for her
(c) — teach them their duty. She could look (d) — her husband’s welfare, and not
trouble (e) — them.
Answer – 4: a) of
b) of c) to d) after e) ×.
5. You know
that smoking is not only a bad habit but also injurious (a) — health. A puff
(b) — cigarette contains millions of particles which may cause cancer, blood
pressure or loss of eye-sight. Nicotine in tobacco is very dangerous (c) — your
health. Your teeth and your fingers will be affected. You will suffer (d) —
lack of oxygen in your blood resulting (e) — your respiration troubles.
Answer -5: a) to
b) of c) for d) from e) in.
6. You know
that Bangladesh is a tropical country. It has a moderate climate. The climate
is greatly influenced (a) — the monsoon which is a seasonal wind, it blows (b)
— from the Bay of Bengal. It is from south west (c) — our country and parts of India
from April to October. Crops are damaged. House and trees are wiped (d) — . Man
and property are washed (e) —.
Answer – 6: a) by
b) out c) of d) out e) away.
7. The Empire
State Building is located (a) — New York in the USA. It is much taller (b) —
the Eiffel Tower. It was 1250 feet tall during its inauguration by president
Hoover Cleveland in 1931. Then in 1951 a TV transmission tower was added (c) —
radio and TV broadcast. Thus the tower added another 222 feet (d) — its height
and this brought on the total height of 1472 feet. The 102 storied Empire State
Building remained the world’s tallest skyscraper (e) — 1971. But now it is
challenged by some more high-rise buildings.
Answer – 7: a) at
b) than c) for d) to e) till.
8. All know that
smoking is injurious (a) — health. But those who smoke do not abstain (b) —
smoking. They are not careful (c) — their health. Finally the fall (d) — many
diseases. It is hoped that they will give (e) — smoking.
Answer – 8: a) to
b) from c) of/about d) in e) up
9. Freedom
is a birth right (a) — every human being. Similarly every nation has the right
(b) — be independent. No nation can prosper (c) — independence. Independence
gives proper scope (d) — the development of a nation. Struggle for independence
has been going on (e) — many countries of the world.
Answer – 9: a) of
b) to c) without d) for e) in
10. Man has
an unquenchable thirst (a) — knowledge. He is never satisfied (b) — what has
known and seen. The curiosity to know more, coupled (c) — the indomitable
spirit (d) — adventure has inspired him to undertake and carry out dangerous
tasks. It eventually resulted (e) — epoch-making discoveries.
Answer – 10: a)
for b) with c) with d) of e) in
11. You know that
Bangladesh is a tropical country. It has a moderate climate. The climate is
greatly influenced (a) — the monsoon which is a seasonal wind, it blows (b) —
from the Bay of Bengal. It is from south west (c) — our country and parts of
India from April to October. Crops are damaged. House and trees are wiped (d) —
. Man and property are washed (e) —.
Answer – 11: a)
by b) out c) of d) out e) away.
12. The Empire
State Building is located (a) — New York in the USA. It is much taller (b) —
the Eiffel Tower. It was 1250 feet tall during its inauguration by president
Hoover Cleveland in 1931. Then in 1951 a TV transmission tower was added (c) —
radio and TV broadcast. Thus the tower added another 222 feet (d) — its height
and this brought on the total height of 1472 feet. The 102 storied Empire State
Building remained the world’s tallest skyscraper (e) — 1971. But now it is
challenged by some more high-rise buildings.
Answer – 12: a)
at b) than c) for d) to e) till.
13. All know that
smoking is injurious (a) — health. But those who smoke do not abstain (b) —
smoking. They are not careful (c) — their health. Finally the fall (d) — many
diseases. It is hoped that they will give (e) — smoking.
Answer – 13: a)
to b) from c) of/about d) in e) up
14. Freedom
is a birth right (a) — every human being. Similarly every nation has the right
(b) — be independent. No nation can prosper (c) — independence. Independence
gives proper scope (d) — the development of a nation. Struggle for independence
has been going on (e) — many countries of the world.
Answer – 14: a)
of b) to c) without d) for e) in
15. Man has
an unquenchable thirst (a) — knowledge. He is never satisfied (b) — what has
known and seen. The curiosity to know more, coupled (c) — the indomitable
spirit (d) — adventure has inspired him to undertake and carry out dangerous
tasks. It eventually resulted (e) — epoch-making discoveries.
Answer – 15: a)
for b) with c) with d) of e) in
16. The moon
is a very familiar figure (a) — all of us. She awakens a feeling (b) — love and
tenderness in our hearts. Even the infant in arms stretches (c) — its hands to
grasp this beautiful object. Nor is her appeal confined (d) — only children. Ever
since the stirring of the poetic faculty in man, she has furnished a theme (e)
— poets and artists.
Answer – 16: a)
to b) of c) out d) to e) to
17. A pious
man is absorbed (a) — meditation. He has firm faith in Allah. He abides (b) —
the rules of religion. He clings (c) — his faith. He knows that man is
accountable to Allah (d) — his action. So he leads his life according to
religion. He is not angry (e) — anybody.
Answer – 17: a)
in b) by c) to d) for e) with
18. Waste of
rubbish is what we throw (a) — everyday. It includes everything (b) — unwanted
old cars to cigarette packets. But we have to get rid (c) — our waste. We know
that our garbage consists (d) — various kinds of things. In order (e) — reduce
our waste, we may think of burning and recycling.
Answer – 18: a)
away b) from c) of d) of e) to
19. Today
man has been suffering (a) — various diseases. And there is no remedy (b) —
some fatal diseases. So man is subject (c) — decay and death. One day he will
depart (d) — this world. Here he cannot live (e) — a long time.
Answer – 19: a)
from b) for c) to d) from e) for.
20. After
having finished our breakfast, we set (a) — getting things ready (b) — cooking
lunch. When everything was ready, we set (c) — for sightseeing in three groups,
each (d) — a teacher. The bearers were left to cook the meal and keep watch (e)
— our things.
Answer – 20: a)
about b) for c) out/off d) under e) on.
