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Appropriate Prepositions
Subject: English II
Question No. 2; Marks: 05
1. Fill in the blanks with appropriate prepositions.
1x5=5
We should not hanker (a)-------- money. We also should remember that money is the
root (b)-------- all evils. But this should not mean that we can survive (c)-------money. We should have dignity (d)------- earning money. Earning money (e)-------any cost should not be our target.
2. Read the following letter and fill in the blanks with suitable prepositions. 1x5 = 5
Dear Rintu,
Let me give you an account of different types of reports. Voluntary reports which are
prepared (a)------ the writers’ own initiative, require more detail and support than
authorised reports, which are prepared (b)------- the request of another person.
Routine reports, which are submitted (c)------- a recurring basis, require less
introductory and transitional material than special reports do. Internal reports, which
are written to the persons (d)------- the organizations, are usually less formal than
external reports, which are sent (e)------- the persons, outside the examination.
Yours sincerely,
Rashid
3. Fill in the blanks with appropriate prepositions.
1x5=5
Most of the road accidents take place due (a)------- the drivers’ insincerity and (b)------ violating traffic rules. Every year hundreds of accidents take place (c)-------- the
cost of many valuable lives. In order to avoid such accidents, the Government and the
people (d)------- general must be aware (e)------- the respective duties.
4. Fill in the blanks with appropriate prepositions.
1x5=5
We know, malaria is carried (a)-------- one kind of mosquito. If a man has malaria and
a mosquito bites him, it can transfer some germs of this disease (b)-------- others’
body. If this mosquito then bites a healthy man, the germs may get (c)-------- his
blood and he may get malaria. Mosquito lay eggs (d)------- standing water. So we
must take a fight (e)-------- mosquitoes.
5. Fill in the blanks with appropriate prepositions.
1x5=5
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I took part (a)-------- the discussion. Paying my tribute (b)-------- the heroes of our
liberation war, I focused (c)-------- what our freedom demanded (d)-------- us and we
should come forward to fulfil the demands trying (e)--------- all means.
6. Fill in the blanks with appropriate prepositions.
1x5=5
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, too.
7. Fill in the blanks with appropriate prepositions.
1x5=5
Many people commit sins either knowingly or unknowingly. (a)-------- the long run a
sinner atones (b)-------- his sin because he knows that everyone is accountable (c)------- God (d)-------- his deeds. So, when a sinner becomes really repentant, he is seen
devoted (e)-------- God. Sometimes he is seen absorbed in deep meditation.
8. Fill in the blanks with appropriate prepositions.
1x5=5
A pious man abstains (a)------- evil doings. He does not associate (b)-------- wicked
people. He derives pleasure (c)-------- good activities. He protects other (d)-------evils. He does not aspire (e)------- riches.
9. Fill in the blanks with appropriate prepositions.
1x5=5
Today people hate the corrupted people. The common people show no respect (a)------- them. They are devoid (b)-------- honesty. They stick (c)-------- their evil activities.
They do not abide (d)------- the social rules. Morality does not have any effect (e)------- them.
10. Fill in the blanks with appropriate prepositions.
1x5=5
You insisted (a)-------- my early return but my return was belated due (b)-------- fog.
It was Monday noon when I reached the cabin. The dog had been cared (c)------- that
morning. I was worried (d)------- the dog. But I was sure that you would look (e)------ the dog fairly well.
11. Read the following letter and fill in the blanks with suitable prepositions. 1x5=5
Lina,
Today I will tell you of what happened to me last week. After I had lunch at a village
inn, I looked for my bag. I had left it (a)------- a chair beside the door and now it
wasn’t there! As I was looking for it, the inn-keeper came (b)-------. “Did you have a
good meal?” he asked. “Yes, thank you”, I answered, “but I can’t pay the bill, I
haven’t got my bag.” The inn-keeper smiled and immediately went out. In a few
minutes he returned (c)------- my bag and gave it back (d)------- me. “I’m very sorry”
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he said. “My dog took it (e)------- the garden. He often does this.” I was worried for a
while. But later I was able to smile.
Truly yours,
Nurmi
12. Read the following letter and fill in the blanks with suitable prepositions. 1x5=5
Dear Sir,
I shall be grateful to you if you kindly publish the following write-up in your
newspaper. “Culture is the mirror and reflection (a)------- life (b)------- a society (c)------ a country. From the beginning of cable TV, the western as well as Indian culture
is sweeping (d)------- our culture. If we fail to make our people interested (e)------our own culture, the cultural invasion is a must. We should make all our efforts to
improve our cultural heritage and entertainment media, so that we can uphold our
heritage.
Yours sincerely,
A. Salam
Writes from Oxford University
13. Fill in the blanks with appropriate prepositions.
1x5=5
Last month I, along (a)------- my family had a visit to my village home with a view
(b)------- passing the vacation with my parents. We passed a few days there roaming
the green village, fishing, sight-seeing and visiting almost all the families of the
village. The village people, (c)------- spite (d)------- being poor are still very
hospitable and co-operative (e)-------- their guests.
14. Read the following letter and fill in the blanks with suitable prepositions. 1x5=5
The earth moves (a)-------- the sun. But the primitive people thought that the earth
was stationary and flat. As the science advanced, we learnt more and more (b)-------the earth and the universe. But man is not satisfied (c)-------- what he has seen and
known. He wants to know (d)-------- the mystery (e)-------- the universe.
15. Fill in the blanks with appropriate prepositions.
1x5=5
Poverty was a hindrance (a)-------- Shamol’s success. It hindered him (b)-------- going
abroad. But he did not lose heart. He was hopeful (c)-------- his success. He hit (d)------- a plan. The plan worked well. He succeeded in his attempt. For this he was
thankful (e)-------- Allah.
16. Fill in the blanks with appropriate prepositions.
1x5=5
One evening last summer Ronju had a strange experience while he was travelling (a)------- a coach. The coach stopped for supper (b)-------- a cafe. Ronju was not hungry.
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So he stayed (c)------- the coach. As he sat there, eating some chocolate, he saw a
number of objects landing in a field not far from the cafe. Ronju rushed (d)-------- of
the coach and ran (e)-------- the mysterious objects.
17. Fill in the blanks with appropriate prepositions.
1x5=5
A nurse attends (a)-------- her workplace in time to attend (b)-------- her patients. She
does not aspire (c)-------- riches. She feels proud of being blessed (d)-------- a
technical knowledge and motherly affection. She is always cautious (e)-------- her
duties and responsibilities.
18. Fill in the blanks with appropriate prepositions.
1x5=5
Everybody desires (a)--------- wealth. But a few attain it. Some people hanker (b)------- riches. Some are content (c)-------- what they have. True happiness lies (d)-------contentment. It is high time we gave (e)-------- the habit of greed.
19. Fill in the blanks with appropriate prepositions.
1x5=5
Though Rahim’s father is blind (a)-------- his one eye, he is not blind (b)-------- his
son’s fault. This year Rahim succeeded (c)-------- the examination. All congratulated
him (d)-------- his brilliant success. The fact was that he was regular (e)-------- his
studies.
20. Read the following letter and fill in the blanks with suitable prepositions. 1x5=5
Dear Roni,
Love to you. I am very glad to know that you have stood first (a)-------- dint of merit.
I knew you would do well in the examination as you worked hard. So it is rightly said
that industry is the key (b)------- success. Very few students can do well in the
examination (c)-------- using their merit. It is seen that those who became great in this
mundane world were devoted (d)-------- hard labour and perseverance. I pray to the
omnipotent Creator (e)-------- your brilliant result.
Your elder brother,
Rashid.
21. Fill in the blanks with appropriate prepositions.
1x5=5
Corruption has led our country (a)--------- a complete ruin. The economy of the
country is (b)-------- the verge of collapse. There is no way to get rid (c)--------corruption. The government cannot cope (d)--------- the corrupt people. We should be
conscious (e)--------- solving this problem.
22. Fill in the blanks with appropriate prepositions.
1x5=5
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Plants and trees are important elements (a)--------- our environment. They are
absolutely necessary (b)--------- our existence (c)--------- this earth. They help
maintain the ecological balance of the environment. It is admitted that for maintaining
ecological balance, (d)--------- least 24% of the total land area (e)-------- a country
should have forests.
23. Fill in the blanks with appropriate prepositions.
1x5=5
Charity is a virtue that elevates human nature. A person should be endowed (a)-------this virtue. It leads people to think favourably (b)--------- their fellowmen and do them
good. Everybody should practice this habit (c)--------- the very childhood. The right
use of it brings happiness (d)--------- earth. It is a form of self-sacrifice (e)--------which society cannot exist.
24. Fill in the blanks with appropriate prepositions.
1x5=5
It is undeniable that today the role of women is changing. They are no longer
confined (a)-------- the four walls of their house. They have come (b)--------- of their
cocoons and are working side (c)-------- side of men in all the development activities.
They are competing (d)-------- men and have proved their worth. They are
contributing much (e)-------- the economy of our country.
25. Fill in the blanks with appropriate prepositions.
1x5=5
Dear Rumi,
I would like to let you know the importance of tourism. Man often takes a ride (a)------- various types of transports without having any pressing business to attend (b)-------. Being weary of the strains and stresses of modern life, he (c)-------- times wants to
get (d)-------- from them for a few days. Man makes a tour just for pleasure too. If
anybody does so, we call him a tourist. But the place he goes to must abound (e)------such comforts and pleasures as would make him really happy. No more today.
Your friend,
Pinky
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