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.
Exercise on the use of Prepositions
Complete the text with suitable prepositions:-
1.
Trees
are very useful (a) ––– man. They are highly essential (b) ––– our existence. They
protect the rich top soil (c) ––– getting washed away (d) ––– rain water and
floods. We can see trees being grown along the mountain slopes, (e) ––– the
road sides (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.
Solution:
to (b) for (c) from (d) by (e) by (f) in (g) to (h) with (i) in (J) of
2.
Do you
have any idea (a) ––– a cyber cafe? It is a place teeming (b) ––– information.
It is a network (c) ––– all networks. It is a place (d) ––– computers (e) ––– which
customers can use the internet and send e-mails and so on. A cyber cafe is
closely associated (f) ––– internet communication system. A customer sitting
(g) ––– the cafe can communicate (h) ––– people (i)––– the world. In fact, a
cyber cafe is not prejudicial (j) ––– our development.
Solution:
(a) of/about (b) with (c) of (d) of/ with (e) in/ at/ by/ through (f) with (g) in/ at (h) with (i)
around/ across/ throughout (j) to/ against
3.
The
environment plays an important role (a) ––– our life. (b) ––– short, what we
have (c) ––– us including people, houses, air, water etc. is called
environment. These are the main elements (d) ––– our environment. (e) ––– ensuring
sound life. The balance (f) ––– the natural elements is very significant.
Sometimes (g) ––– lack of knowledge, we don’t realise the importance (h) ––– it.
As a result, we are polluting our environment unknowingly. Living (i) ––– a
polluted environment is undoubtedly a matter (j) ––– great regret.
Solution:
(a) in (b) in (c) around (d) of (e) For (f) among/ of (g) for (h) of (i) in
(j) of
4.
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.
Solution:
(a) in (b) in (c) through (d) of (e) to (f) around (g) of (h) into (i)
through (j) with
5.
It
would be impossible (a) ––– us to continue living in this world if each of us
knew exactly what fate had (b) ––– store for us. So, Allah in His mercy
conceals the future (c) ––– all His creatures, and reveals only the present. He
hides from the animals what men know and He hides from men what the angels
know. For example, if a lamb had reason (d) ––– a man, it could not gamble
happily knowing it was destined to be killed (e) ––– human food. But, being
quite ignorant (f) ––– its fate, it is happy to the last minute of its short
life contentedly grazing (g) ––– the flower meadow, and even in its innocence
licks the hands (h) ––– the butcher who is about to slaughter it. What a
blessing it is that we are ignorant (i)
––– the future! Allah, to whom the death of a sparrow is of equal
importance with the death of a hero, has in His mercy, thus limited our
knowledge so that we might fulfil our duty in the sphere (j) ––– which He has
appointed us.
Solution:
(a) for (b) in (c) of/ from (d) like/ for/ as (e) for/ as (f) of/ about (g)
on/ in/ at (h) of/ about (i) of (j) of/ for/ in/ to
6.
We got
our freedom (a) ––– the sacrifice of hundreds and thousands (b) ––– lives. The
patriots (c) ––– our land fought (d) ––– the oppression of the West Pakistani
rulers. Finally, the oppressors were bound to surrender (e) ––– our freedom
fighters. But a great number (f)the sons of the land died (g)the war. Soon (h)
––– the war, the government (i) ––– Bangladesh founded the National memorial
(j) ––– memory of the martyrs.
Solution:
(a) at/for (b) of (c) of (d) against (e) to (f) of (g) in/ during (h) after
(i) of (j) in
7.
Syed
Shamsul Haq, a legendary litterateur, was born in Kurigram (a) ––– 1935. He
received the Bangla Academy Award (b) ––– the age of twenty nine. It is
noteworthy that he was the youngest (c) ––– all who got the Bangla Academy
Award. He was awarded the Swadhinata Padak in 2000 (d) ––– his contributions (e)
––– Bangla literature. His literary works are included (f) ––– the curricula of
secondary, higher secondary and graduation level (g) ––– Bangladesh. Syed
Shamsul Haq was married (h) ––– Anwara Syed Haq who is a member (i) ––– the
Royal College of Psychiatrists is a member in London. This renowned
intellectual passed away (j) ––– 27 September in 2016 at the age of 81.
Solution:
(a) in (b) at (c) of (d) for (e) in/ to (f) in (g) of (h) to (i) of (j) on
8.
I
caught sight (a) ––– him while crossing the road. I tried to talk (b) ––– him.
But he was (c) ––– a hurry. H was one (d) ––– my best friend. 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) ––– SSC Examination.
Though my heart bleeds (i) ––– him. I hardly meet (j) ––– him. This is the go
of the world.
Solution:
(a) of (b) to (c) in (d) of (e) in/ at (f) with (g) from (h) of (i) for (j)
with
9.
I am
glad to receive your letter. You have wanted to know (a) ––– the picnic that we
made. I am now writing (b) ––– you about it. It was winter vacation. Our
college was closed. I (c) ––– some of my
friends arranged the picnic, We selected Sonargaon (d) ––– the picnic spot. It
is some twenty miles from Dhaka. We got (e) ––– the bus (f) ––– about 9 am. (g)
––– all necessary utensils and materials. (h) ––– reaching Sonargaon, we
finished our breakfast (i) ––– about 9:30 am. We did not take any cook (j) ––– us.
Solution:
(a) about (b) to (c) with (d) for (e) on/ into (f) at (g) with (h) After/
On/ Before (i) at (j) with
10.
Badal
lived (a) ––– a village of Bangladesh. He was a school boy. There was a canal
(b) ––– his way (c) ––– school. An old bridge was (d) ––– that canal. It was
useful to one and all of the villagers. Yet none cared (e) ––– its repair. So
one day it broke (f) ––– and caused a good deal (g) ––– hardship to the
villagers. They were (h) ––– difficulty. They could not go to the town (i) ––– the
other side of the canal to sell their fruits and vegetables profitably. They
sold their production (j) ––– local market at a nominal price.
Solution:
(a) in (b) on (c) to (d) over (e) for (f) down (g) of (h) in (i) on (j) in
11.
A good
stock (a) ––– words is necessary (b) ––– anybody who wants to use a language.
Vocabulary is an essential component (c) ––– successful communication. It is an
integral part (d)––– reading skill. While grammar is important, a lack (e) ––– vocabulary
may result (f) ––– complete failure to convey a message. Vocabulary includes conceptual
knowledge (g) ––– words that go well (h) ––– an ordinary dictionary meaning.
Students vocabulary knowledge is a building process that occurs (i) ––– time as
they tend to make connections (j) ––– other words.
Solution:
(a) of (b) for (c) of (d) of (e) of (f) in (g) of (h) with (i) in (j) to
12.
Once an
English and a Bengalee gentleman were travelling (a) ––– the same train and
they were in the same compartment. The Englishman was very proud (b) ––– himself
because he was an Englishman. He looked (c) ––– upon the Bengalee gentleman
who, however, took no notice (d)––– it and went to sleep (e) ––– peace. As soon
as the Bengalee gentleman was asleep, the Englishman picked (f) ––– the
gentleman’s shoes and threw them (g) ––– the window and went to sleep. When the
Bengalee gentleman woke up, he looked for his shoes and understood it. Then he
took the Englishman’s long coat (h) ––– the wall and threw it outside the
window and returned (i) ––– bed laughingly. Next morning the Englishman became
startled and shouted, “ Where’s my coat gone? “Your coat has gone to fetch my
shoes,” said the gentleman (j) ––– a smile. The Bengalee was Sir Ashutosh
Mukherjee.
Solution:
(a) by (b) of (c) down (d) of (e) in (f) up (g) outside (h) from (i) to (j)
with
13.
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 need 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 to be happy and for this he keeps them busy. A good teacher never
hankers (j) ––– money.
Solution:
(a) of (b) in (c) of (d) from (e) to (f) with (g) under (h) before (i) in (j) after
14.
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
guide books. Moreover he has 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 teacher’s advice
and jots (j) ––– their lectures.
Solution:
(a) to (b) to (c) by (d) for (e) for (f) to (g) of (h) of (i) by (j) down
15.
Flowers
are the excellent gift of nature. They have existed (a) ––– the
earth (b) ––– prehistoric time. 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.
Solution:
(a) on (b) from/ since (c) as (d) in (e) of (f) for (g) from (h) on (i) in
(j) for
16.
The
science fair held (a) ––– our college paved a new way for us to gather
practical knowledge. Many of our friends took part (b) ––– the fair (c) ––– their
projects. We showed genuine interests (d) ––– them. Most of the projects were
made (e) ––– consistence (f) ––– the prevailing world situation. They were
intended (g) ––– acquaint us (h) ––– the solutions (i) ––– some common problems
we are facing specially in regard to the environment we live in. We were
sanguine (j)––– achieving success and we really achieved it.
Solution:
(a) in (b) in (c) with (d) in (e) in (f) with (g) to (h) with (i) to (j)
about
17.
During
holidays when my mother went to sleep (a) ––– noon, we went to the railway
line. There, along with other children I watched how the trains passed (b) ––– innumerable
unknown facts. My father got an appointment (c) ––– a town school and he moved
(d) ––– the town immediately with all the members of the family. I was admitted
(e) ––– my father’s school. I felt that my school fellows had no feeling (f)
––– one another as we had in the village. However, I gradually adjusted myself
(g) ––– town life. I am happy with my new friends but my heart aches (h) ––– the
happy childhood days.Childhood is free (i) ––– worries and has infinite
capacity (j) ––– enjoyment.
Solution:
(a) at (b) on (c) at (d) to (e) to/ into (f) about (g) to (h) for (i) from
(j) for
18. 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) ––– .
Solution:
(a) of (b) by (c) by (d) down (e) by (f) up (g) by (h) in (i) up fl) on
19.
Patriotism
is a great quality (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, he can be a
patriot. If he does not do so, he will be a traitor. We must not have hatred or
bitterness (j) ––– any one. But chauvinist patriotism is very bad.
Solution:
(a) of (b) in (c) for (d) for (e) of (f) for (g) in (h) of (i) in (j) to/
for
20. The Nobel Prize is the
most prestigious prize (a) ––– the world. The prize is awarded (b) ––– the
persons (c) ––– outstanding contribution (d) ––– specific six fields. Economics
was included (e)––– the list in 1969 (f) ––– the first time. One prize is
awarded (g) ––– each field. But, if there is more than one recipient (h) ––– the
prize (i) ––– one field, the prize money is equally distributed (j) ––– all the
winners.
Solution:
(a) in (b) to (c) for (d) in (e) in (f) for (g) in (h) for (i) in (j) among
21.
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 guide books. He prepares notes (e) ––– taking help (f) ––– his
teachers. He abides (g) ––– his teachers advice and jots (h) ––– their
lectures. He makes the best use (i) ––– his time and concentrate (j) ––– his
studies according to his daily routine.
Solution:
(a) by (b) about (c) to (d) from (e) by (f) from (g) by (h) down (i) of (j)
on
22.
Dear
John,
Your
letter is just (a) ––– hand. I am (b) ––– myself (c) ––– joy learning that you
have cut a good figure in the admission test. I know that you have longed (d)
––– studying a goodsubject (e) ––– a renowned university. A good university is
a university equipped (f) ––– a bunch of good teachers who will provide you (g)
––– quality education and at the same time instill (h)––– you a spirit that
will shape your personality (i) ––– an admirable level. Probably you are (j)
––– the threshold of the fulfillment of your dream
Solution: (a) to (b) by (c) in (d) for (e) in (f) with (g) with (h) in (i)
to (j) on
23.
The Freedom Fighters are the pride of
the nation. In 1971, many of these great sons (a) ––– the soil sacrificed their lives (b) ––– the cause of the country
and the countrymen. They were so deeply devoted (c) ––– the war of liberation that they had no time
to complain (d) ––– the
odds they had to go (e) –––.
They are the martyrs. Death is a must (f) ––– all. Everyone has to yield (g) ––– death. Man may die (h) ––– a disease or (i) ––– an accident. He may also die (j) ––– overworking. But martyrdom
differs from these types of ordinary death.
Solution: (a)of
(b) for (c) to (d) against (e) through (f) for (g) to (h) of (i) by/ in (j)
from
24.
Patriotism
is the quality inherent (a) ––– man. He feels a natural attachment (b) ––– his
motherland. It is essential (c) ––– the progress of a country. The patriotic
people are noted (d) ––– their patriotic zeal. They are different (e) ––– other
people. Their memories don’t sink (f) ––– oblivion. They are worthy (g) ––– praise.
They lay (h) ––– their lives for the good of the country. They are aware (i)
––– their position in the society. They are celebrated all (j) ––– the world.
Solution:
(a) in (b) to (c) for (d) for (e) from (f) into (g) of (h) down (i) of (j)
over
25.
The boy
is proud (a) ––– his talents. But none should take pride (b) ––– his talents.
Pride results (c) ––– misery. Those who have prided themselves (d) ––– their
talents, have been subjected (e) ––– humiliation. A proud man has to feel sorry
(f) ––– his pride. Also he has to atone (g) ––– his pride. A proud man should
apologize (h) ––– his pride. He is not acceptable (i) ––– anyone. He is not
useful (j) ––– the society.
Solution:
(a) of (b) in (c) in (d) in (e) to (f) for (g) for (h) for (i) to (j) to
26.
An
honest man is true (a) ––– his words. He does not deviate (b) ––– the path of
honesty. He knows that true happiness consist (c) ––– honesty. So he does not
fall victim (d) ––– greed. He does not hanker (e) ––– money. An honest man
abstain himself (f) ––– corruption. He knows that dishonesty is detrimental (g)
––– all. He does not keep (h) ––– with corrupt people. He does not long (i) –––
wealth. An honest man will be rewarded (j) ––– the long run.
Solution:
(a) to (b) from (a) in (d) to (e) after (f) from (g) to (h) up (i) for (j)
in
27.
Bangladesh is blessed (a) ––– huge water
resources. Hakaluki Haor is one (b) ––– the major wetlands of Bangladesh. (c)
––– a land area of 18,386 hectares, it supports a rich biodiversity and
provides us (d)––– direct and indirect livelihood benefits (e) ––– nearly
190000 people. This haor was declared an Ecologically Critical Area (f) ––– April
1999 (g) ––– the government of Bangladesh. It is bounded (h) ––– the Kushiari river (i) ––– the North. It
falls (j) ––– Maulvibazar and Sylhet.
Solution:
(a) with (b) of (c) With (d) with (e) to (f) in (g) by (h) by (i) to (j)
under
28.
Gender
discrimination (a) ––– Bangladesh begins (b) ––– birth. Most parents want (c)
––– have children so that they can, when they are older, supplement their
family income. (d) ––– the existing socio-economic set up male children are
best suited (e) ––– this purpose. So, girls are born (f) ––– an unwelcome
world. However, they are assigned, rather confined (g) ––– domestic chores.
Some (h) ––– these girls may be (i) ––– school. But all their work-domestic or
academic stops as soon as they are married (j) –––.
Solution:
(a) in (b) at (c) to (d) In (e) to (f) in (g) to (h) of (i) at (j) off
29. Sincerity is the root (a)
––– success (b) ––– all works. One can go a long way if one does anything (c)–––
sincerity. The rich are sincere (d) ––– their work and they are capable (e) –––
making anything a success. The great men are also sincere because they know
that sincerity is the key (f) ––– success. Those who do not follow the rules
(g) ––– sincerity can never go a long way in the world. Sincerity is the secret
(h) ––– any work because it helps the work to be done properly. If any work is
not done properly, one will never get good output (i) ––– it. So we should be
sincere (j) ––– every walk of our life.
Solution: (a)of
(b) in (c) with (d) in (e) of (f) to (g) Of (h) of (i) from (j) in
30.
A good
boy is always attentive (a) ––– his studies. He concentrates (b) ––– his
studies very much. He listens (c) ––– his teachers advice. He is respectful (d)
––– his superiors. He does not quarrel (e) ––– anyone. He behaves well (f) ––– everyone.
Nobody is annoyed (g) ––– his behaviour. He is true (h) ––– his words. He is
dear (i) ––– all. Everybody prays (j) ––– him.
Solution:
(a) to (b) on (c) to (d) to (e) with (f) with (g) at (h) to (i) to (j) for
31.
Corruption
is a curse (a) ––– a nation. It is a great hindrance (b) ––– the development.
(c) ––– corrupted people, a nation will surely sink (d) ––– oblivion. Corrupted
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 for the nation. It is high time we stood (j) ––– them.
Solution:
(a) for (b) to (c) For (d) into (e) for (f) of (g) to (h) by (i) on (j) against
32.
21st
February is a red letter day (a) ––– the history of Bangladesh. (b) ––– this day
in 1952 (c) ––– half a dozen of young
souls sacrificed their lives (d) ––– making Bangla one of the state languages
(e) ––– Pakistan. But the blood split was not (f) ––– vain. In 1956 the first
constitution (g) ––– Pakistan recognized this demand. This day was observed (h)
––– Shaheed Dibosh in Bangladesh (i) ––– 1999. But now (j) ––– many other
international days, 21st February is observed as the International
Mother Language Day.
Solution:
(a) in (b) On (c) about (d) for (e) of (f) in (g) of (h) as (i) before (j)
like
33.
Parents
have desire (a) ––– bright future (b) ––– their children. They are ready to do
anything which may be congenial (c) ––– the success (d) ––– their children.
Every success (e) ––– their children makes them happy, and they become sanguine
(f) ––– their bright future. But then the children do not pay heed (g) ––– the
suggestions (h) ––– their parents and fail to move forward as the parents want.
All their hopes end (i) ––– smoke. So children must be cautious (j) ––– it.
Solution:
(a) for (b) of (c) to (d) of (e) of (f) about (g) to (h) of (i) in (j) about
34.
A pious
man has firm faith (a) ––– Allah. He believes (b) ––– the saying 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 (j) ––– his
duties.
Solution: (a) in
(b) in (c) to (d) to (e) of (f) to (g) with (h) to (i) above (j) of / about
35.
Some
people get pleasure (a) ––– reading books. Reading is a good habit. The
pleasure(b) ––– reading books is different (c) ––– the pleasure of hearing
songs. Books are our best companion (d) ––– life. Reading books keeps us free
(e) ––– tension and anxiety. It gives relief (f) ––– a while (g) ––– our
monotonous life. So, all (h) ––– us should develop the habit (i) ––– reading
books (j) ––– pleasure.
Solution: (a) in
(b) of (c) from (d) in (e) from (f) for (g) from (h) of (i) of (j) for
36.
We know
that smoking is prejudicial (a) ––– health. It causes many fatal diseases.
There is no remedy (d) ––– the disease. People are aware (c) ––– the matter.
Yet they stick (d) ––– this bad habit. Smoking is also injurious (e) ––– a
passive smoker. 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)
––– their parents. (j) ––– them all smokers should think once again.
Solution: (a) to
(b) for (c) of (d) to (e) to (f) of/ about (g) of (h) in (i) of (j) for
37. Emperor Shahjahan (a) –––
Delhi built the Taj Mahal. It is a tomb (b) ––– his wife in Agra. The building
is made (c) ––– fine white marble. It rests (d) ––– a platform. Four white
towers rise (e) ––– the corners of the terrace. There is a large dome (f) ––– the
centre. There is an open corridor (g) ––– which visitors can look (h) ––– carved
marble screens (i) ––– a central room. The Taj Mahal is surrounded (j) ––– a
beautiful garden.There is a long pool in front of the building.
Solution: (a) of
(b) for (c) of (d) on (e) from (f) above (g) from (h) through (i) into (j) by
38.
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 (f) ––– 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.
Solution: (a) in
(b) in (c) by (d) of (e) in (f) to (g) to (h) for (i) to (j) with
39.
Environment
plays an important role (a) ––– our life. (b) ––– short, what we have (c) ––– us
including people, houses, air water etc. is called environment. These are the
main elements (d) ––– our environment. (e) ––– ensuring sound life the balance
(f) ––– the natural elements is very significant. Sometimes (g) ––– lack of
knowledge, we don’t realise the importance (h) ––– it. As a result, we are
polluting our environment unknowingly. Living (i) ––– a polluted environment is
undoubtedly a matter (j) ––– great regret.
Solution: (a) in
(b) in (c) around (d) of (e) for (f) of (g) for (h) of (i) in (j) of
40.
Time
and tide wait (a) ––– none, No one can stop the onward march (b) ––– time. So,
we should make proper use (c) ––– every single moment (d) ––– our life.
Moreover, the students should pay heed (e)––– the proper use of time. As they
do not take good preparation (f) ––– the examination, they cannot do well (g)
––– the examination, Besides, they waste their valuable time using cell phone
and Facebook which are very harmful (h)
––– them. If they are not attentive (i) ––– their lesson, they will surely
suffer (j) ––– the long run.
Solution: (a) for
(b) of (c) of (d) in (e) to (f) for (g) in (h) for (i) to (j) in
41.
A good
man has no enmity (a) ––– his neighours. He has intimacy (b) ––– them. He
maintains good relation (c) ––– them. He has affection (d) ––– his nighbours.
He does not have contempt (e) ––– any one of his neighbours. He is not proud
(f) ––– his good qualities. He is well acquainted (g) ––– all his neighbours.
He is not beset (h) ––– any problem. He is interested (i) ––– social
activities. He is free (j) ––– social
vices.
Solution: (a)
with/ to (b) with (c) with (d) for (e) for (f) of (g) with (h) with (i) in (j)
from
42. The ship sailed out (a)
––– the icy waters (b) ––– another sea. Day after day the sailors stayed (c)
––– that silent sea. It was like a painted ship (d) ––– a painted ocean. There
was no cloud in the sky to guard them (e) ––– the burning sun. The other
sailors were very angry (f) ––– the old man. They blamed him (g) ––– their
sufferings. So they hung the dead albatross (h) ––– his neck. They were filled
(i) ––– fear and there was not a breath (j) ––– wind.
Solution: (a) of
(b) into (c) in (d) upon (e) from (f) with (g) for (h) round (i) with (j) of
43.
Education
is not confined (a) ––– schools, colleges and universities only. The family,
the society and the whole world teach us (b) ––– every moment. What we learn
(c) ––– experience (d) ––– our practical life is no less important than
institutional education. Education begins (e) ––– birth and ends only at death.
We continue (f) ––– learn (g) ––– our whole life. Those who depend (h) ––– bookish
knowledge only, suffer (i) ––– the long run in their life. The main purpose of
education is (j) ––– enlighten our mind and broaden our outlook.
Solution: (a) to
(b) at (c) from (d) of (e) at (f) to (g) from (h) on (i) in (j) to
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