Appropriate Prepositions

1. Based on Rajshahi Board—2007

Read the following passage and fill in the blanks with appropriate prepositions:

You will be happy to learn that I won the first prize (a) — the speech competition held (b) — our school yesterday (c) — the importance of learning English. I spoke (d) — the benefits of learning English (e) — everyday life. Now I am telling you briefly what I said (f) — that occasion. Being an international language, English holds the key (g) — the broad expanse (h) — learning and knowledge. We should all work hard (i) — improving our skills (j) — English.

2. Based on Chittagong Board—2007

Read the following passage and fill in the blanks with appropriate prepositions:

Noise is different (a) — sound. It is harmful (b) — our health and peace of mind. If somebody is exposed (c) — noise exceeding 70 decibels, he or she is likely to suffer (d) — hearing problems. This problem is acute (e) — big cities and markets. People shout (f) — each other and use loudspeakers (g) — high volume. The young are often addicted (h) — loud music, while the old are disturbed (i) — it. We must work (j) — reducing noise pollution.

3. Barisal Board — 2007

Read the following passage and fill in the blanks with appropriate prepositions:

A good student is fond (a) — books and sincere (b) — his studies. He adheres (c) — his lessons and remains absorbed (d) — study. He always tries to cut a brilliant figure (e) — the examination. He never deviates (f) — his duties because success depends (g) — hard work. He believes (h) — self-discipline and confides (i) — his teachers. He dreams (j) — a bright future through education.

4. Based on Dhaka Board — 2007

Read the following passage and fill in the blanks with appropriate prepositions:

The Olympic Games were named (a) — the town of Olympia in Greece. In those days Greece was divided (b) — many city-states. They used to fight (c) — one another. A man named Iphitos was concerned (d) — such wasteful strife. He hit (e) — a plan to bring peace (f) — the country. He appealed (g) — the rulers (h) — all the states to stop fighting. They agreed (i) — his proposal and united (j) — the Olympic Games.

5. Based on Barisal Board — 2007

Read the following passage and fill in the blanks with appropriate prepositions:

A good student is fond (a) — books and attentive (b) — his studies. He adheres (c) — his lessons and remains absorbed (d) — learning. He always tries to cut a brilliant figure (e) — the examination. He never deviates (f) — his duties because success depends (g) — hard work. He believes (h) — sincerity and obedience (i) — his teachers. He hopes (j) — a successful life through education.

6. Based on Jessore Board — 2007

Read the following passage and fill in the blanks with appropriate prepositions:

Cordelia took leave (a) — her jealous sisters with tears (b) — her eyes. She begged them to take care (c) — their father. But they said it was not necessary (d) — her to teach them their duty. She should look (e) — her husband’s welfare and not interfere (f) — their affairs. Cordelia was shocked (g) — their rude words but remained patient (h) — their insult. Later, she proved her love (i) — her father and forgiveness (j) — her sisters.

7. Based on Sylhet Board — 2007

Read the following passage and fill in the blanks with appropriate prepositions:

I hope you are all right. What are you going to do (a) — the next autumn vacation? Please come (b) — my village. I invite you to spend a few days (c) — me (d) — my village home. My house stands (e) — the bank (f) — a small river full (g) — water (h) — the rainy season. You can go (i) — boating and walk (j) — the green fields around my house.

8. Based on Rajshahi Board—2008

Read the following passage and fill in the blanks with appropriate prepositions:

Mr. Abdullah was a school teacher. He was very popular (a) — his students. The students had easy access (b) — his room. Whenever the students entered (c) — his room, they found him absorbed (d) — studies. He was proficient (e) — English and sincere (f) — his duties. He was always kind (g) — the weak students and strict (h) — the lazy ones. All the students had confidence (i) — his teaching and respect (j) — his personality.

9. Based on Chittagong Board—2008

Read the following passage and fill in the blanks with appropriate prepositions:

The Eiffel Tower was named (a) — Gustave Eiffel, a Frenchman. He was born (b) — a prosperous family in 1832. He graduated (c) — the Central School of Engineering (d) — Paris. Then he went to work (e) — a railway construction company. Later, he took interest (f) — metal structures and became famous (g) — his designs. His company worked (h) — the construction of bridges (i) — different parts (j) — France.

10. Based on Comilla Board — 2008

Read the following passage and fill in the blanks with appropriate prepositions:

One should not run (a) — money because those who hanker (b) — it can never enjoy peace (c) — mind. Sometimes greed leads one (d) — unexpected troubles. It may result (e) — disaster (f) — life. Greed often turns a man (g) — a dishonest person and separates him (h) — his good character. So, we should be contented (i) — what we have and grateful (j) — the Almighty.

11. Based on Dhaka Board — 2008

Read the following passage and fill in the blanks with appropriate prepositions:

Although city life has many advantages, a city dweller sometimes gets tired (a) — it. He cannot attend the office (b) — time because (c) — heavy traffic jams. The air in the city is polluted (d) — smoke and dust. Besides, he is always busy (e) — a lot of work. He lives (f) — constant pressure and worries (g) — money. Sometimes he longs (h) — peace and dreams (i) — a simple life (j) — the countryside.

12. Based on Jessore Board — 2008

Read the following passage and fill in the blanks with appropriate prepositions:

Today man has been suffering (a) — various diseases, and there is no remedy (b) — some fatal ones. So man is subject (c) — decay and death. One day he will depart (d) — this world. Here he cannot live (e) — a long time. He should prepare (f) — the life after death and remain grateful (g) — the Creator. He must refrain (h) — evil deeds, depend (i) — good actions, and believe (j) — the eternal truth.

13. Based on Sylhet Board — 2008

Read the following passage and fill in the blanks with appropriate prepositions:

It might have been known (a) — you that smoking is like taking slow poison leading (b) — death. It is very injurious (c) — health. A puff (d) — smoke contains millions (e) — poisonous particles which may cause cancer and damage (f) — the lungs. Nicotine in tobacco is harmful (g) — the heart and dangerous (h) — your body. You will also suffer (i) — lack of oxygen (j) — your blood.