Preposition Exercise
1.
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 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.
2.
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 (i)—his debt. However, he does not like to
depend (j)—others.
3.
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)—note. He is always
curious and innovative. He does not hunt only (d)—traditional guidebooks. His
thirst (e)—knowledge knows no bounds. He does not confine himself
(f)—traditional studies. He is aware (g)—the current affairs (h)—the world. He
listens (i)— his teachers and abides (j)—their advice.
4.
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.
5.
Complete the text with suitable prepositions.
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.
6.
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 the 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 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 man.
7.
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 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.
8.
Complete the text with suitable prepositions.
Preposition connects all types (a)—words
together and supports them to 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.
9.
Complete the text with suitable prepositions.
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 needs 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.
10.
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 guidebooks. Moreover, he has a 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.
11.
Complete the text with suitable prepositions.
Flowers are the excellent gift of
nature. They have existed (a) — the earth (b) — prehistoric times. 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.
12.
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 chlorofluorocarbons (CFCs). (h)
— packaging and manufacturing commercial products, the use of detergents like
washing (i) — liquids and so (j) —
13.
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) —
S.S.C. Examination. Though my heart bleeds (i) — him, I hardly meet (j) — him.
This is the go of the world.
14.
Complete the text with suitable prepositions.
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)
—– 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 W his duties.
15.
Complete the text with suitable prepositions.
A good student never learns things (a)
—– rote. He is very cautious (b) —– his studies and always adheres (c) —– his
lessons and texts. He does not learn (d) —– traditional guidebooks. He
prepares notes (e) —– taking help (f) —– his teachers. He abides (g) —– his
teachers’ advice and jot (h) —– their lectures. He makes the best use (i) —–.
his time and concentrate (j) —– his studies according to his daily routine.
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16.
Complete the text with suitable prepositions.
Patriotism refers (a) —– — love for
one’s own country. It removes all sorts (b) —– meanness (c) —– human mind and
makes it broad. Patriotism inspires a man to shed the last drop of blood (d) —–
defend the freedom of his country. A man (e) —– this quality is no better than
a beast. A true patriot is honored (f) —– all. His only aim is to promote the
welfare (g) —– his country and countrymen. He always remembers a wise saying
“Mother and motherland are superior (h) —– heaven.” There are some traitors who
17.
Complete the text with suitable prepositions.
A pious man is absorbed (a) —–
meditation. He has firm faith (b) —– the Almighty. He abides (c) —– the rules
(d) —– religion. He is also very simple (e) —– his ways of life. He clings (i)
—– his faith. He knows that man is accountable (g) —– the Almighty (h) —– his
action. So, he leads his life according (i) —– religion. He is not angry (j)
—– anybody.
18.
Complete the text with suitable prepositions.
Corruption is a curse (a) —– a nation. It is a great hindrance (b) —– the development. (c) —– corrupt people, 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 to the nation. It is high time we stood —- them.
19.
Complete the text with suitable prepositions.
An honest man is true (a) —– his word.
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.
20.
Complete the text with suitable prepositions.
Patriotism is a great virtue (a) —–
human being. It creates (b) —– a man true love (c) —– his motherland.
Patriotism is older than civilization. The man, who loves his own country, does
his duties and works (d) —– the welfare (e) —– his country is a patriot. Even
the ancient tribes had a fondness (f) —– the place where they were born and
sacrificed their lives to save them. A student, an artist or a politician may
be a patriot (g) —– usual way (h) —– life. If he does his duties honestly and
sincerely (i) —– his own field, Ile can be a patriot. If he does not do so, he
will be a traitor. We must not have hatred or bitterness (j) —– anyone. But
chauvinist patriotism is very bad.
21.
Complete the text with suitable prepositions.
Man has made friendship (a) —– trees.
Trees play an important role (b) —– our life. June and July are the best time
(c) —– tree plantation. Tree plantation programme should be expanded (d) —– the
remote corner of the country. Attempts should be made to make the illiterate
aware (e) —– the importance of trees. They are a great source (f) —– food and
vitamins. Trees bear a treat 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 many other natural calamities.
22.
Complete the text with suitable prepositions.
The annual prize giving ceremony (a) —–
our college was held (b) —– 5th January. It was arranged (c) —– the college
ground. The whole campus had a festive look. The ceremony began (d) —– 10 a.
Our Principal presided (e) —– the function. It started (f) —– the recitation
(g) —– the Holy Quran. One of our senior teachers read (h) —– the annual
report. The honorable chief guest delivered a brief speech. He advised the
students to be regular (i) —– studies and participate in the movement (j) —–
illiteracy.
23.
Complete the text with suitable prepositions.
Language plays a very important role (a)
—– the life of human beings. We use language (b) —– the moment we wake (c) —–
in the morning till we go to bed (d) —– night. We use language not only during
our working hours but also (e) —– our dreams. We use language (f) —– different
purposes. We use language (g) —– express what we feel. We use language to say
what we like or dislike. If you do not like tea (h) —– milk, you say, “I’ll
take tea (i) —– milk.” We use language to express our strong feelings and
emotions. If you are charmed (j) —– the scenery of a place, you say, “What a
lovely place!”
24.
Complete the text with suitable prepositions.
Time and tide wait (a) —– none. A stitch
(b) —– time saves nine. Those are the two very well-known proverbs (c) —– the
significance of time. Some people don’t care (d) —– anything. They put (e) —– a
job for tomorrow though they are not sure whether tomorrow will come. (f) —–
this way, they cannot finish work when they need it. Then they say, “Alas! If
we did not fight shy (g) — our jobs when we had a lot of time, we could be
successful.” So (h) —– become successful (i) —– life we have to realize the
importance (j) —– utilizing time.
25.
Complete the text with suitable prepositions.
Life of common people besets (a) —– a
number of troubles. Price spiral has added new sufferings (b) —– our life.
Indeed, the price of daily commodities has gone (c) —– the ability of the common
people. Lack (d) —– supervision is responsible (e) —– it. Some dishonest
businessmen devoid (i) —– morality hoard goods (g) —– quick profit. The govt.
should take punitive (kvw ̄Íg~jK) action (h) —– those people. People from all
walks (i) —– life should also co-operate (j) —– government.
26.
Complete the text with suitable prepositions.
We know that smoking is detrimental (a)
—– health. It causes many fatal diseases. There is no remedy (b) —– the
diseases. People are aware (c) —– the matter. Yet they stick (d) —– this bad
habit. Smoking is also injurious (e) —– the passive smokers. Unfortunately, the
smokers don’t think (f) —– these passive smokers. They become the victims (g)
—– their whims. In this respect, children are the most sufferers. (h) —– some
cases, they are made sufferers because (i) —– parents. It is high time all
people gave (j) —– smoking as soon as possible.
Answer Scripts
1. (a) in; (b) to; (c) for; (d) for; (e)
from; (f) into; (g) of; (h) of; (i) for; (j) upon.
2. (a) as; (b) to; (c) from; (d) of; (e)
for; (f) after; (g) by; (h) with; (i) for; (j) on.
3. (a) to; (b) to; (C) from; (d) for;
(e) for; (f) to; (g) of; (h) of; (1) to; (j) by.
4. (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.
5. (a) to; (b) for; (c) from; (d) by;
(e) by; (f) in; (g) to; (h) with; (i) in; (j) of.
6. (a) in; (b) In; (c) around; (d) of;
(e) For; (f) among/of; (g) for; (h) of; (i) in; (j) of.
7. (a) in; (b) in; (c) through; (d) of;
(e) to; (f) around; (g) of; (h) into; (i) through; (j) with.
8. (a) of; (b) to/for; (c) among/with;
(d) For; (e) in/inside; (f) on; (g) in; (h) in; (i) about; (j) with /between.
9. (a) of; (b) in/for; (c) of; (d) from;
(e) to; (f) with; (g) under/within; (h) in; (i) in: (j) after.
10. (a) to; (b) to; (c) by; (d) for; (e)
for; (f) to; (g) of; (h) in/of; (i) by; (j) down.
11. (a) on (b) from; (c) as; (d) in; (e)
of; (f) for; (g) of; (h) for/on; (i) for; (j) for.
12. (a) of; (b) by; (c) by; (d) down;
(e) by; (f) up; (g) by; (h) In; (i) up; (j) on.
13. a. of b. to/with c. in d. of e.
at/in f. with g. from h. of i. for j. with
14. (a) in; (b) in; (c) to; (d) to; (e)
of; (f) to; (g) with; (h) to; (i) above; (j) of.
15. (a) by; (b) about; (c) to; (d) from;
(e) by; (f) from; (g) by; (h) dawn; (i) of; (j) on.
16. (a) with; (b) of; (c) to; (d) off;
(e) in; (f) to; (g) of; (h) in; (i) on; (j) against.
17. (a) in; (b) in; (c) by; (d) of; (e)
in; (f) to; (g) to; (h) for; (i) to; (j) with.
18. (a) of; (b) to; (c) For; (d) into;
(e) for; (f) of; (g) to; (h) by (i) on; (j) against.
19. (a) to; (b) from; (c) in; (d) to;
(e) after; (f) from; (g) with; (h) from; (i) to; (j) from.
20. (a) of; (b) in; (c) for; (d) for;
(e) of; (f) for; (g) in; (h) of; (i) in; (j) for/towards.
21. (a) with; (b) in; (c) of; (d) in;
(e) of; (f) of; (g) on; (h) at; (i) into; (j) from.
22. (a) of; (b) on; (c) in; (d) at; (e)
over; (f) with; (g) from; (h) out; (i) in; (j) against.
23. (a) in; (b) from; (c) up; (d) at;
(e) in; (f) for; (g) to; (h) with; (i) without; (j) .at.
24. (a) for; (b) in; (c) on/about; (d)
about; (e) off; (f) In (g) of; (h) to; (i) in; (j) of.
25. (a) with; (b) to; (c) beyond: (d)
of; (e) for; (ft of; (g) for; (h) against; (i) of; (j) with.
26. (a) to; (b) for; (c) of; (d) to; (e) to; (f) of/about; (g) of; (h) In; (i) of; (j) up.
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