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Preposition Exercise
Preposition Exercises with Answers for HSC
HSC Preposition 2019 All Board Questions With Answer
1. Complete the text with suitable prepositions. [Dhaka Board-2019]
Mr Reza works (a)---a clerk in a local school. He is poor but honest. His honesty is known (b)---everyone in his locality. He often suffers (c)---hunger. He is deprived (d)--- comfort and many other things. Nevertheless, he does not long (e)---wealth. He never hankers (f)--- name and fame. He leads his life (g)--- satisfied (h)--- what he has. But sometimes he runs into debt and poverty is responsible his (i)---this debt. However, he does not like to depend (j)---others.
Answer: (a) as; (b) to; (c) from; (d) of; (e) for; (f) after; (g) by; (h) with; (i) for; (j) on.
2. Complete the text with suitable prepositions. [Rajshahi Board-2019]
When the sun was setting (a)---the treetops, the jailor came (b)---the room of Socrates to bid him prepare (c)---death. In those days, people were sentenced to death by giving a cup (d)---poison in Athens. Socrates knew this and he nodded (e)--- the jailor. Bursting (f)---tears the jailor went out of the room and returned (g)---a cup of hemlock. Socrates lifted the cup to his lips. His pupils tried to keep back their tears but soon the room was filled (h)---the sound of weeping. With the cup of poison hand, Socrates said, "What is the strange sound? I have heard that a man should die (j)---peace. So be silent and have patience.
Answer: (a) behind/under/over; (b) to/into/inside; (c) for; (d) of; (e) to/at; (f) into; (g) with; (h) with: (i) in; (j) in.
3. Complete the text with suitable prepositions. [Dinajpur Board-2019]
A craftwork in an applied form (a)---art, a social and cultural product reflecting the inclusive nature (b)---folk imagination. A craftwork, which usually doesn't bear the signature of its maker, retains a personal touch. When we look (c)---a thirty-year-old nakshikantha, we wonder (d)---its motifs and designs that point (e)--- the artistic ingenuity and the presence of the maker (f)---it. The fact that we don't know her name or any other details (g)---her doesn't take anything (h)---from our appreciation (i)---the artist. Indeed, the intimate nature ((j)---the kantha and the tactile feeling in it generates animate the work and make it very inviting.
Answer: (a) of; (b) of; (c) at; (d) at; (e) to; (f in/of; (g) about/of; (h) away; (i) of; (j) of.
4. Complete the text with suitable prepositions. [Jashore Board-2019]
Patriotism is the quality inherent (a)---a man. This is why, he feels a natural attachment (b)---his native land. Love (c)--- motherland is necessary for the betterment of a nation. The people who are patriotic are noted (d)---their patriotism. They are different (e)---other people. Their contribution does not sink (f)---oblivion. They are worthy (g)---praise. They lay down their lives for the good of the country. They are not unaware (h)---their status in society. They are celebrated (i)---their patriotism. They should not be looked down (j)---in any way.
Answer: (a) in; (b) to; (c) for; (d) for; (e) from; (f) into; (g) of; (h) of; (i) for; (j) upon.
5. Complete the text with suitable prepositions. [Cumilla Board-2019]
Preposition connects all types (a)---words together and supports them make better sense (b)---the readers. They help us to understand the relationship (c)---objects. (d)--- example, the book and the table (e)---the kitchen. This ensures you a basic understanding. If we add another preposition, it makes it even clearer. This book is (f)---top of the table (g)--- the kitchen. We have a clear picture (h)---our mind (i)---the relation of those two objects and their relationship (j)---each other.
Answer: (a) of; (b) to/for; (c) among/with; (d) For; (e) in/inside; (f) on; (g) in; (h) in; (i) about; (j) with /between.
6. Complete the text with suitable prepositions. [Chattogram Board-2019]
What are the qualities of a good student? A good student is always attentive (a)---his studies. He is never indifferent (b)--- his studies. He does not learn things (c)---note. He is always curious and innovative. He does not hunt only (d)---traditional guide books. His thirst (e)---knowledge knows on bounds. He does not confine himself (f)---the traditional studies. He is aware (g)---the current affairs (h)---the world. He listens (i)--- his teachers and abides (j)---their advice.
Answer: (a) to; (b) to; (C) from; (d) for; (e) for; (f) to; (g) of; (h) of; (1) to; (j) by.
7. Complete the text with suitable prepositions. [Sylhet Board-2019]
Luna's cat was missing. So she started looking around (a)---it. She opened her closet and looked (b)--- Then she went to the bedroom crawling (c)---the floor to look (d) the bed. The cat was not there. In fact, it was nowhere inside the house. Therefore, Luma decided to go (e)--- to look for it. Just as she was (f)---to open the door, the doorbell rang. It was her neighbour, Mrs Haq, "Look, Luna! Your cat is (g)--- the sunshade!" said Mrs Haq pointing (h)---a tall building opposite (i)---her house. Luna smiled and thanked her friendly neighbour, saying that (j)---her help she would not be able to find out her cat.
Answer: (a) for; (b) into; (c) on; (d) under; (e) out; (f) about; (g) on/under; (h) at/towards; (i) to; (j) without.
8. Complete the text with suitable prepositions. [Barishal Board-2019]
The old grey-bearded sailor sat (a)---a stone (b)---the church. The sailor watched the people walking (c)---him. The marriage guest listened (d)---him. He had a strange mad look (e)--- his eyes. The old man told him (f)---his last journey (g)---the sea. They had sailed away (h)---the south (i)---they arrived (j)-cold grey seas.
Answer: (a) on; (b) outside/ near/ behind/ by/ beside/
HSC Preposition 2018 All Board Questions With Answer
9. Complete the text with suitable prepositions. [Board Question-2018 (Ka Set)]
Trees are very useful (a)--- protect the rich topsoil (c)--- getting washed away (d)---rainwater and floods. We can see trees being grown along the mountain slopes (e)---the roadsides (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.
Answer: (a) to; (b) for; (c) from; (d) by; (e) by; (f) in; (g) to; (h) with; (i) in; (j) of.
Prepositions passage exercise with answers
10. Complete the text with suitable prepositions. [Board Question-2018 (Kha Set)]
Do you have any idea (a)---a cyber cafe? It's a place teeming (b)--- information. It's 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 cybercafe 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.
Answer: (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/of/through/at; () to.
HSC Preposition 2017 All Board Questions With Answer
11. Complete the text with suitable prepositions. [Dhaka Board-2017]
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)--- ensuing 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 man.
Answer: (a) in; (b) In; (c) around; (d) of; (e) For; (f) among/of; (g) for; (h) of; (i) in; (j) of.
12. Complete the text with suitable prepositions. [Rajshahi Board-2017]
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.
Answer: (a) in; (b) in; (c) through; (d) of; (e) to; (f) around; (g) of; (h) into; (i) through; (j) with.
13. Complete the text with suitable prepositions. [Dinajpur Board-2017]
Badal lived (a)---a village of Bangladesh. He was a schoolboy. 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.
Answer: (a) in/at; (b) on; (c) to/towards; (d) over; (e) about; (f) down; (g) of; (h) in; (i) on; (j) in/at.
14. Complete the text with suitable prepositions. [Jashore Board-2017]
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 a 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 moment of its short life contentedly grazing (g)---the flowery 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 has appointed us.
Answer: (a) for; (b) in; (c) of/from; (d) like/for/with/as; (e) for/as; (f) of/about; (g) in/on/at; (h) of/about; (i) of/about; (j) of/for/in/to.
15. Complete the text with suitable prepositions. [Cumilla Board-2017]
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.
Answer: (a) for/at; (b) of; (c) of; (d) against; (e) to; (f) of; (g) in/during; (h) after; (i) of; (j) in.
16. Complete the text with suitable prepositions. [Chattogram Board-2017]
Syed Shamsul Haq, legendary literature, was born in Kurigram (a)---1935. He received the Bangla Academy Award (b)--- the age of twenty-nine. It is noteworthy n 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 in London. This renowned intellectual passed away (j)---27 September 2016 at the age of 81.
Answer: (a) in; (b) at; (c) of; (d) for; (e) in/to; (f) in; (g) of; (h) to; (i) of: (j) on.
17. Complete the text with suitable prepositions. [Sylhet Board-2017]
I caught sight (a)---him while crossing the road. I tried to talk (b)---him. But he was (c)---a hurry. He was one (d)---my best friends. Both of us studied (e) - the same In school. I had an intimacy (f)---him. Both of us got separated (g)--- each other after the completion (h)---S.S.C. Examination. Though my heart bleeds (i)---him, I hardly meet (j)---him. This is the go of the world.
Answer: (a) of; (b) to; (c) in; (d) of; (e) in/at; (f) with; (g) from; (h) of; (i) for; (j) with.
18. Complete the text with suitable prepositions. [Barishal Board-2017]
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 closed. I (c)---some of my friends arranged a 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.
Answer: (a) about; (b) to; (c) with; (d) for/as; (e) into; (f) at; (g) with; (h) After/on/before; (i) at; (j) with.
HSC Preposition 2016 All Board Questions With Answer
19. Complete the text with suitable prepositions. [Dhaka Board-2016]
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.
Answer: (a) of; (b) for; (c) for/of; (d) of; (e) of; (f) in; (g) off/about; (h) beyond; (i) in; () with.
20. Complete the text with suitable prepositions. [Rajshahi Board-2016]
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 Bangalee 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. The 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 gentleman was Sir Ashutosh Mukherjee.
Answer: (a) in; (b) of; (c) down; (d) of; (e) in; (f) up; (g) out of/through; (h) from; (i) to; (j) with.
21. Complete the text with suitable prepositions. [Dinajpur Board-2016]
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)---.
Answer: (a) of; (b) by; (c) by; (d) down; (e) by; (f) up; (g) by; (h) in; (1) up; (j) on.
22. Complete the text with suitable prepositions. [Jashore Board-2016]
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 happy and for this, he keeps them busy. A good teacher never hankers (j)--- money.
Answer: (a) of; (b) in/for; (c) of; (d) from; (e) to; (f) with; (g) under/within/in; (h) in/before/in front of; (i) within/in/ from/to; (j) after.
23. Complete the text with suitable prepositions. [Cumilla Board-2016]
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 a 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 teachers' advice and jots (j)---their lectures.
Answer: (a) to; (b) to; (c) by; (d) down/out/for; (e) for; () to; (g) of; (h) of/across/around; (i) by; (j) down.
24. Complete the text with suitable prepositions. [Chattogram Board-2016]
Flowers are an 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.
Answer: (a) on; (b) from; (c) as/for; (d) in; (e) of; (f) for; (g) from; (h) on; (i) at/in/for; (j) for/in
25. Complete the text with suitable prepositions. [Sylhet Board-2016]
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 interest (d)---them. Most of the projects were made (e)---consistent (f)---the prevailing world situation. They were intended (g)---acquaint us (h)---the solutions (i)---some common problems we are facing especially in regard to the environment we live in. We were sanguine (j)---achieving success and we really achieved it.
Answer: (a) in; (b) in; (c) with; (d) in; (e) in; (f) with; (g) to; (h) with; (i) of; (i) of.
25. Complete the text with suitable prepositions. [Barishal Board-2016]
During the 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)--- as we had in the village. However, I have gradually adjusted myself (g)--- am happy with my new friends but my heart aches (h)---the happy childhood days. Childhood is free (i)---worries and has the infinite capacity (j)---enjoyment.
Answer: (a) at; (b) with/through; (c) in; (d) to; (e) into/ to; (f) for; (g) to; (h) for; (i) from; (j) for.
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