Appropriate Prepositions

1. Based on Rajshahi Board—2011

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 of national wealth. Many are deprived (b) — the basic needs (c) — life. They must be provided (d) — their rights and supported (e) — proper policies. The rich often draw a line of contrast (f) — themselves and the poor. They look down (g) — them and remain indifferent (h) — their sufferings. We should all work (i) — removing inequality (j) — our society.

2. Based on Chittagong Board — 2011

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.

3. Based on Dhaka Board — 2011

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

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 shining object. Her appeal is not confined (d) — only children. Ever since the awakening (e) — poetic sense in man, she has furnished a theme (f) — poets and artists. People sit (g) — the open sky and gaze (h) — her beauty, being lost (i) — her silvery light and peace (j) — mind.

4. Based on Dhaka Board — 2011

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

Polybags are used (a) — many ways. They are particularly used (b) — carrying goods and packing items. But these bags do not decompose (c) — any rate. When people throw them (d) — streets, they create problems (e) — drainage systems. These thrown (f) — bags in cities often find ways (g) — drains and sewer lines. They block the flow (h) — water and cause pollution (i) — the environment. We should avoid using polybags (j) — all situations.

5. Based on Jessore Board — 2011

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

A pious man is absorbed (a) — meditation. He has firm faith (b) — the Almighty and abides (c) — the rules of religion. He clings (d) — his belief and devotes himself (e) — good deeds. He knows that man is accountable (f) — God (g) — every action. He keeps away (h) — sinful works and prays (i) — peace of mind. He is gentle (j) — all beings.

6. Based on Sylhet Board — 2011

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

Do you want (a) — enjoy sound health? Your answer will certainly be (b) — the affirmative. Everybody wishes (c) — enjoy it. But you have (d) — know the ways (e) — maintaining good health. For this, you must be careful (f) — your food, regular (g) — exercise, and moderate (h) — all habits. Good health depends (i) — both physical fitness and mental peace (j) — life.

7. Based on Dinajpur Board — 2011

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

A good student is fond (a) — books and sincere (b) — his duties. 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) — the path of honesty because success depends (g) — regular effort. He believes (h) — discipline, listens (i) — advice, and prays (j) — good results.

8. Based on Rajshahi Board—2012

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.

9. Based on Jessore Board—2012

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.

10. Based on Chittagong Board — 2012

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.

11. Based on Jessore Board — 2012

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) — truth and sincerity. So he does not fall a victim (e) — any greed. He remains content (f) — what he has and depends (g) — his labour. He is free (h) — dishonesty and careful (i) — his duty. Everyone relies (j) — him.