Appropriate Prepositions

1. Based on Rajshahi Board—2009

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

An honest man is true (a) — his word. He does not deviate (b) — the path of honesty. He believes (c) — moral values and depends (d) — his principles. He knows that true peace consists (e) — honesty and devotion (f) — duty. So, he does not fall a victim (g) — greed or lust. He keeps himself free (h) — corruption and dishonest means. He is satisfied (i) — what he earns and content (j) — his simple life.

2. Based on Barisal Board—2009

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

The result of honesty is (a) — description. It results (b) — peace and happiness. On the other hand, misery results (c) — vice. So we should abstain (d) — evil deeds and stick (e) — the path of truth. Evil deeds bring (f) — ruin and suffering (g) — human life. Honest people are loved (h) — all and trusted (i) — every situation. Let us all believe (j) — the reward of honesty.

3. Based on Chittagong Board—2009

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

A pious man is absorbed (a) — meditation and prayer. He has firm faith (b) — the Almighty. He abides (c) — the rules of religion and clings (d) — his belief. He knows that man is accountable (e) — the Almighty (f) — all his actions. So he leads his life (g) — accordance (h) — the holy teachings. He is kind (i) — all creatures and never angry (j) — anyone.

4. Based on Rajshahi Board—2009

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

An honest man is true (a) — his word and faithful (b) — his principles. He does not deviate (c) — the path of honesty. He knows that true peace consists (d) — honesty and sincerity. So he does not fall a victim (e) — any greed or temptation. He remains content (f) — what he has and depends (g) — his hard work. He is free (h) — corruption and careful (i) — his duties. Everyone trusts (j) — him.

5. Based on Dhaka Board — 2009

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

About 72 per cent of the surface (a) — the earth is covered (b) — water, but its distribution (c) — the land is uneven. The desert regions are almost barren (d) — water, but our country is blessed (e) — rivers. Apart (f) — heavy rainfall (g) — the monsoon, we get water (h) — numerous canals and streams. Farmers depend (i) — these water sources (j) — irrigation and cultivation.

6. Based on Dhaka Board — 2009

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.

7. Based on Jessore Board — 2009

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

Everyone desires (a) — wealth, but few attain (b) — it. Some people hanker (c) — riches, while others are content (d) — what they have. True happiness lies (e) — contentment and faith (f) — God. Greedy people run (g) — money and fall (h) — endless trouble. They forget (i) — peace of mind and suffer (j) — mental unrest.

8. Based on Sylhet Board — 2009

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

A diary is a record (a) — daily events, thoughts and feelings. Many things happen (b) — our life every day. We cannot keep all of them (c) — memory. A diary helps us reflect (d) — our past life and reminds us (e) — our experiences. It becomes a story (f) — our personal journey (g) — brief. So, we should develop the habit (h) — writing regularly and add (i) — it some useful notes (j) — daily activities.

9. Based on Dinajpur Board — 2009

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

Yesterday a college student was run (a) — by a car. The student was crossing the road (b) — front of Dhaka College. The passers-by and the students rushed (c) — the spot and took him (d) — the hospital. Doctors and nurses came (e) — to help him. The police inquired (f) — the accident and looked (g) — the driver. The injured student is now under treatment (h) — the supervision (i) — a medical board headed (j) — Dr. Hasibur Rahman.

10. Based on Comilla Board — 2009

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

Man has an unquenchable thirst (a) — knowledge. He is never satisfied (b) — what he knows and always longs (c) — more. For this, he sets out (d) — travelling and reading. But travelling requires patience (e) — both body and mind. It also depends (f) — money and courage. The people of developed countries are fit (g) — it. They learn (h) — others and become rich (i) — wisdom and experience (j) — life.

11. Based on Rajshahi Board—2010

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.

12. Based on Rajshahi Board—2010

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 and showed interest (e) — modern architecture. Later he worked (f) — bridges and iron structures and became famous (g) — his innovation. He was admired (h) — his talent and respected (i) — his countrymen. His contribution (j) — engineering is still remembered.

13. Based on Jessore Board — 2010

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

A good student is never indifferent (a) — his studies. He knows that success lies (b) — hard work. So he remains absorbed (c) — learning and attentive (d) — his lessons. Nothing can prevent him (e) — working sincerely. His dedication results (f) — brilliant success. He believes (g) — perseverance and depends (h) — his efforts. He is respectful (i) — his teachers and polite (j) — everyone.

14. Based on Sylhet Board — 2010

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 routine and remains busy (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) — honesty, listens (i) — his teachers, and prays (j) — better results.

15. Based on Dinajpur Board — 2010

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

Man has an unquenchable thirst (a) — knowledge. He is never satisfied (b) — what he knows. For this reason, he sets out (c) — travelling and learning. Travelling brings him (d) — close contact (e) — men and manners. It widens his outlook (f) — life and frees him (g) — prejudice. But travelling requires patience (h) — both mind and body. So, people who are fit (i) — it can earn wisdom (j) — experience.

16. Based on Barisal Board — 2010

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

In a society, all men are not equally well-off. Some are rich and some are very poor. This is because (a) — unequal distribution (b) — national wealth. Many people are deprived (c) — the basic needs (d) — life. They must be provided (e) — their rights and supported (f) — social justice. The rich draw a line (g) — themselves and the poor. They often look down (h) — the needy. They should be aware (i) — their moral duties and kind (j) — humanity.