Read the following letter and fill in the blanks with suitable preposition. 5 Set-1 Dear Anika, It gave me a great pleasure that you obtained GPA 5 (a) — the HSC examination. Of course, there is no mention in your letter (b) — your future plan, which is so important. You know, without plan nothing is created (c) — earth, and everything goes on accordingly. So, it is important that you make a plan (d) — what you are going to do next. Remember that taking admission to a chosen department has become uncertain. Nowadays competition is held (e) — the best students. Your loving friend, Masud Answer : Set-1: (a) in (b) about (c) on (d) of (e) among. Set-2 My dear Masud, I can hardly believe that your father is no more. The news came to me just like a bolt (a) — the blue. He was so kind (b) — me that I feel it as a personal loss to myself. May his soul rest in peace. Everyone of your locality has expressed sympathy (c) — you. Take courage for your appearing (d) — the HSC examination this year. Your future depends (e) — the result of the examination. Write to me soon. Yours ever, Anika Answer : Set-2: (a) from (b) to (c) for (d) at (e) on. Set-3 My dear Jibon, Love to you. I am very glad to know that you have stood first in order (a) — merit. I know 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) — dint of merit. It is seen that those who became great in this mundane world have become so (d) — hard labour and perseverance. I pray to omnipotent creator (e) — your brilliant result. Your loving friend, Anjon Answer : Set-3: (a) of (b) to (c) by (d) by/through (e) for. Set-4 My dear Anjon, I have heard that you are going to take logic (a)— Economics. If you do so, I think, you will make a mistake. You must carry on your study with Economics. In the present world (b)—globalization the importance (c)— Economics can not be denied. The development of the country largely depends (d)—its economic development. So before taking decision you should again think (e)—the matter. Yours sincerely, Jibon Answer : Set-4: (a) for (b) of (c) of (d) on (e) over. Set-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, Maliha Answer : Set-5: (a) of (b) in/of (c) of (d) away (e) in. Set-6 My dear Sumon, I feel sad to learn about your illness. Don’t get worried. You will soon come round. You are (a) — a good physician. You must act (b) — her advice and suggestions. I think over reading has told (c) — your health. Keeping late hours is harmful (d) — health. As a good student you must follow the rules of keeping good health. Don’t get anxious about the exam. You will find apple time (e) — preparation for the exam. Yours sincerely, Apu Answer : Set-6: (a) under (b) on (c) upon (d) to (e) for. Set-7 It was very nice of you to have written to me. You will be glad to know that I got the first prize (a) — the debate competition in English of our college (b) — the topic ‘The importance of learning English’. I will now tell you (c) — brief what I said there. English is an international language. All that is best in modern civilization is available (d) — English. If we avoid English, we will keep ourselves aloof (e) — the civilization world. Answer : Set-7: (a) in (b) on (c) in (d) in (e) from. Set-8 Dear Sagar, I am going to tell you (a) — the proper use of holidays. They give us Relief (b) — heavy pressure of regular work or normal duties. They help us to get rid (c) — the din and bustle of life. We know that to work (d) — pause is tiresome. So, holidays are essential (e) — our life. Answer : Set-8: (a) about (b) from (c) of (d) without (e) for/to. Set-9 Dear Arif, Thank you so much (a) — your kind invitation to your birthday party. I think we shall make enjoy the day very much. Will Karim be present (b) — that day? I shall go to your house (c) — my younger sister. Convey my best regards (d) — your parents. (e) — best wishes. Answer : Set-9 : (a) for (b) on (c) with (d) to (e) with. Set-10 Everyone 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’s high time we gave (e) — the habit of covetousness. Answer : Set-10: (a) for (b) after (c) with (d) in (e) up. Set-11 Dear Sebanty, We are pleased to learn that you will be able to start the course (a) — Business studies from September this year. In reply (b) — your request, we have allotted you room number 315 in the East Hall. You must complete your registration (c) — August. Classes will start (d)— September 12. We look forward (e) — meeting you. Answer : Set-11: (a) on (b) to (c) by (d) from (e) to. Set-12 Dear Mohon, Sorry for my unwilling delay to attend the function (a) — your residence. When I was ready (b) — the function, my father (c) — giving me any information, cause to me. He had fallen seriously ill. So I could not help taking him (d) — a Clinic for immediate Treatment. I hope I will visit you (e) — a week. Answer : Set-12: (a) at/in (b) for (c) without (d) to (e) within/after/in. Set-13 My dear Mim, Happy to know your brilliant success (a) — medical profession. Always remember that man is the noblest creation (b) — Allah, and his greatness lies in selfless service (c) — humanity as well as in doing something great and noble (d) — human beings irrespective of caste, creed and colour. Waiting to hear again (e) — you. Your well-wisher, Raihan. Answer : Set-13: (a) in (b) of (c) to/towards (d) for (e) from. Set-14 Dear Pretty, I received from you another e-mail saying that you will pass (a) — Dhaka next week. In your letter you wished that you would like to have a chat (b) — me about your course of study. You also mentioned that your time is very limited and the only free day you have is (c) — the next Friday. You planned to spend the morning at Banani and requested me to give a little luncheon (d) — my residence in the noon. I agree (e) your plan. Thanks. Your Uncle, Tahsin Ans. Set-14: (a) through (b) with (c) on (d) at (e) to/with. Set-15 One day some boys were playing by a pond. All (a) — a sudden, they saw some frogs were swimming in it. They started throwing stones (b) — them. Two or three frogs died (c) — it. One senior frog holding its head (d) — said, ‘Please stop this cruel act of yours.’ The boys said, ‘We are playing a game. We will not stop.’ ‘What is a game for you is a cause of death (e) —us,’ said the frog. Ans. Set-15: (a) on (b) at/to/towards (c) by (d) up (e) for/to. Set-16 Dear Rimi, You know, the world we live (a) — is full (b) — different things. There are many things (e) — us. All these things make (d) — air environment. We should not turn a good, clean environment (e) — a bad polluted one. Yours ever, Sumi Ans. Set-16: (a) in (b) of (c) around (d) up (e) into. Set-17 Population growth is one (a) — the causes (b) — the world’s environmental problems. Although the growth rate (c) — the world’s population has slowed slightly since the 1990s, still it increases (d) — 77 million human beings each year. (e) — the increasing number of people, destruction of habitats and the use of additional natural resources are gradually increasing. Ans. Set-17: (a) of (b) of (c) of (d) about (e) with/for Set-18 Dear Runu, How are you? Well, I hope you’re OK. And working hard, as usual. Can I ask (a) — a favor? I will be in Dhaka for a week (b) — your Aunties medical check-up. Can you put me (c) —? We will turn (d) — just two days after. I look forward (e) — hearing from you soon. Love to kids. Best wishes. Uncle Tahiti Ans. Set-18: (a) for (b) for (c) up (d) up (e) to. Set-19 It was the middle (a) — April. The afternoon sun shone brightly (b) — the village Ravelope. The air was fresh and warm. The villagers were (c) — of their cottages. They were in the park enjoying the sunny spring afternoon. A man walked (d) — the park. He was lean and thin and had a pale face. He had a bag hung (e) — his shoulder. Ans. (a) of (b) on/over (c) out (d) through/along (e) over/from Set-20 I have received your letter just now and am very anxious (a) — your studies because your HSC Exam. is knocking (b) — the door. How have you prepared yourself? Here is a piece of advice (c) — you. Make a routine; dividing the days, allotting (d) — each subject. At least, write one broad and two short answers a day (e) — practice or you will forget them and will not be able to reproduce them in the exam. Ans.: (a) about (b) at (c) for (d) for/to (e) for Set-21 Dear Rony, Thanks for your letter. I have learnt that you are keen (a) — learning English. I appreciate your interest. You can listen (b) — BBC, CNN and such other news programges. You should go (c) — English newspapers, story books etc. You can maintain a diary and write your feelings (d) — English. You should communicate (e) — others in English. Go ahead. I hope you will be successful. Your elder brother, Farhan. Ans.: (a) on (b) to (c) through (d) in (e) with Set-22 The ceremony began (a) —2 p.m. Our principal presided (b) — the function. The function started (c) —the recitation from the Holy Quran. One of our senior teachers read (d) — the annual report. The Deputy Commissioner, the honourable chief guest, delivered a brief speech. He advised the students to be regular in studies and take part in the movement (e) — illiteracy. Ans.: (a) at (b) over (c) with (d) out (e) against Set-23 Fill in the gaps with appropriate prepositions. 5 Madhu Mela at Sagardanri arranged on the occasion of Bengali epic poet Michael Madhusudan Dutt’s 182nd Birth Anniversary started (a) —January 24, 2006. The Mela was duly observed gorgeously along (b) — a number of daily programmes (c) — the week. Seminars and symposiums were held (d) — the poet’s life and literary works and his contribution (e) — Bengali literature as well as to the world literature. Ans. (a) on (b) with (c) throughout (d) on (e) to. Set-24 Read the following letter and fill in the blanks with suitable prepositions. 5 Dear Sejuti, Here goes the story of an explorer which you have wanted to know from me. In 1955 he led an expedition to Eastern Island, a speck of land (a) — 2000 miles (b) — the Western coast of Chile. Here he found stone statues, some weighing (c) — fifty tons, relics of very early civilization. How could a primitive people have carried them? How could they have stood them (d) —? But the mysteries of Eastern Island went far (e) — its statues. My next letter will follow the last part of the story. With best love, Kiran. Ans. (a) about (b) off (c) about (d) up (e) from. Set-25 Fill in the gaps with appropriate prepositions. 5 out—with—beyond—of—in—to—for I was there (a) — autumn. I wanted quiet isolation to do some troublesome writing. I wanted mountain air to blow (b) — malaria. I was homesick, too, (c) — the flaming of maples and for corn shocks, pumpkins and black walnut trees. I found them all living in a cabin that belonged (d) — the orphanage. There I became acquainted (e) — a boy named Jerry. Ans.: (a) in (b) out (c) for (d) to (e) with. Set-26 Read the following letter and fill in the blanks with suitable prepositions. 5 Dear Ruma, I have just heard (a) — your brother that you have been ill (b) — the hospital (c) — the last two weeks. I am very sorry, I should have written (d) — time. I, hope you will come (e) — soon. Ans.: (a) from (b) in (c) for (d) in (e) round. Set-27 Fill in the gaps with appropriate prepositions. 5 You must have come across the name of Leo Tolstoy, a great writer in world literature. No novelist stands parallel (a) — him. All his novels and short stories convey a message. His purpose of writing was the purification of human mind and soul (b) — all kinds of evils and misjudgments. His heroes suffer (c) — inner conflict, pass (d) — ups and downs of life and struggle (e) — deprivation caused by feudal and bourgeois society. Ans.: (a) with (b) from (c) from (d) through (e) against. Set-28 Fill in the gaps with appropriate prepositions. 5 I worked hard for my HSC examination. My effort did not end (a) — smoke. I succeeded (b) — the examination. My parents were glad (c) — my success. They congratulated me (d) — my brilliant results. I also owe (e) — my parents and teachers. Ans.: (a) in (b) in (c) of (d) on (e) to. Set-29 Read the following letter and fill in the blanks with suitable prepositions. 5 Dear Bina, I am very glad to receive your letter (a) — time. You have stood first (b) — the examination. I would like to offer congratulations (c) — your grand success. We are really proud (d) — you. I hope you will do better (e) — your future examinations. With best wishes Your elder brother, Nasim Ans.: (a) in (b) in (c) on (d) of (e) in. Set-30 Read the following letter and fill in the blanks with suitable prepositions. 5 My dear Father, My best regards to you and mother. I know you are worried (a) — me and want to know how I am passing my life here. I feel quite (b) — home. Our hostel manager takes care (c) — us. I can pass my time happily and pay concentration (d)—studies. I have become accustomed (e)— my new hostel life. Ans.: (a) about (b) at (c) of (d) to (e) to. 21st February is a red letter day (a) — the history of Bangladesh. (b) — this day in 1952 about half a dozen young souls sacrificed their lives (c) — making Bangla one of the state languages (d) — Pakistan. But the blood spilt is not in vain. In 1956 the first Constitution (e) — Pakistan recognized this demand. Ans.: (a) in (b) On (c) for (d) of/in (e) of. Set-32 Fill in the blanks with appropriate preposition. 5 Rana is a good boy. He is conscious (a) — his studies. He is not indifferent (b) — his duties. He is also respectful (c) — his teachers. He is popular (d) — his friends (e) — his good behaviors. Ans.: (a) of (b) to (c) to/towards (d) with/among (e) for. Set-33 Fill in the gaps with appropriate prepositions. 5 Every year millions of people all (a) — the world die as a result (b) — pollution. These unfortunate deaths are brought (c) — by four specific factors. They are air pollution, water pollution noise pollution and odour pollution. We should take determined action to control these problems and clean (d) — the environment. Moreover, we have to raise awareness (e) — the people. Ans.: (a) over (b) of (c) about (d) up (e) among. Set-34 Fill in the gaps with appropriate prepositions. 5 Mr. M. R. Khan applied (a) — the post of a lecturer. Being pleased (b) — his performance. The authority appointed him (c) — the post. Actually he had authority (d) — English. Moreover, he had a great zest (e) — music. Ans.: (a) for (b) with/at (c) to (d) on (e) for. Set-35 Fill in the gaps with appropriate prepositions. 5 Everyone desires (a) — wealth. But very few can 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 covetousness. Ans.: (a) for (b) after (c) with (d) in (e) up. Set-36 Fill in the blanks with appropriate prepositions. 5 We are to be content (a) — what we have. We should bear in mind that money is the root (b) — all evils. But this does not mean that we can live (c) — money. We should maintain dignity and honesty (d) — earning money. Money (e) — any cost should not be our target. Ans.: (a) with (b) of (c) without (d) in (e) at.
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