Appropriate Preposition- Exercise -1 for University Admission Test, Job Application Test, BCS Exam and Any Competitive Examination

TOPIC: APPROPRIATE PREPOSITION

QUESTIONS

BCS Questions

01. I shall adhere ……… my plan. / I shall adhere ……… my principles. / You must adhere ……… him. / You must ……… your principal. / Do you adhere ……… any special opinion? / The student did not adhere ……… the basic principles. / I still adhere ……… my BCS Preparation. / He does not adhere ……… any principal. [45th BCS]

A. at

B. up

C. to

D. with

Ans: C

(Explanation: The correct phrase is 'Adhere to', which means to stick fast to (a surface or substance) or to believe in and follow the practices of (a plan, principle, or person).)

02. Life is compared …… flower. / Angry may be compared……fire. / Tagore compares his love…… flowers. / Knowledge can be compared …… light. [45th BCS]

A. with

B. to

C. on

D. by

Ans: B

(Explanation: When comparing two dissimilar things (metaphorical comparison), the preposition 'to' is used (e.g., Life to a flower). When comparing similar things to note differences/similarities, 'with' is used. In these examples, abstract concepts are being compared to physical objects, so 'to' is correct.)

03. She insisted on …...… leaving the house. [45th BCS]

A. he

B. him

C. himself

D. his

Ans: D

(Explanation: A gerund ("leaving") is typically preceded by a possessive adjective (my, his, her, their) when the subject of the gerund is different from the main subject. "She insisted on his leaving".)

04. Your opinion is identical …...… mine. [44th BCS]

A. with

B. against

C. for

D. in

Ans: A

(Explanation: The correct phrase is 'Identical with', meaning exactly the same as.)

05. Eight men were concerned …. the plot. / Nine men were concerend …. the plot. [38th BCS]

A. at

B. with

C. in

D. for

Ans: C

(Explanation: 'Concerned in' means involved or implicated in something (like a plot or crime). 'Concerned with' means regarding or about something.)

06. He insisted …...… there. [36th BCS]

A. on my going

B. is to go

C. over going

D. to go

Ans: A

(Explanation: The verb 'insist' is followed by the preposition 'on' and then the gerund. Correct structure: Insist + on + possessive + gerund.)

07. Credit tk 5000 …… my account. / Credit the amount …… my account. / Please credit the cheque ……… my account. [36th BCS]

A. in

B. against

C. with

D. to

Ans: D

(Explanation: You credit an amount 'to' an account. Alternatively, you can credit an account with an amount. Since "account" is at the end, 'to' is correct.)

08. Which is the correct sentence? [35th BCS]

A. He insisted on seeing her

B. He insisted in seeing her

C. He insisted for seeing her

D. He insisted to be seeing her

Ans: A

(Explanation: The correct prepositional verb is 'Insist on' + V-ing.)

09. He is jealous …...… my fame. / Is he jealous …...… her fame? [32nd BCS]

A. on

B. for

C. of

D. with

Ans: C

(Explanation: The correct adjective phrase is 'Jealous of'.)

10. The judge acquitted him ……. The charge. / The person was acquitted …… the allegation. / The court acquitted him ……. the charge. / Jave was acquitted ……. the charge of theft. / The court acquitted ……. his debt. [32nd BCS]

A. of

B. one

C. from

D. with

Ans: A

(Explanation: 'Acquit of' means to free someone from a criminal charge by a verdict of not guilty.)

11. The young man was dressed ….. a suit. / The young woman was dressed …. rare silk. [32nd BCS]

A. on

B. in

C. into

D. with

Ans: B

(Explanation: We use 'dressed in' to describe the clothes someone is wearing.)

12. I’ll introduce you …...… Dr. Davies. / Wrodworth introduced the readers …...… a new kind of poetry. / I shall introduce you …...… Dr. Hakim. [31st BCS]

A. with

B. at

C. to

D. by

Ans: C

(Explanation: The correct structure is 'Introduce [someone] to [someone/something]'.)

13. Your conduct admits ……. no excuse. [29th BCS]

A. to

B. for

C. of

D. at

Ans: C

(Explanation: 'Admit of' means to allow for or leave room for (an interpretation, excuse, or possibility).)

14. There is no alternative ………. training. / There is no alternative ………. education. / Can you suggest an alternative……this proposal? / The alternative …… submission is death. [28th BCS]

A. of

B. for

C. between

D. to

Ans: D

(Explanation: The noun 'alternative' takes the preposition 'to'.)

15. I am not good …...… translation. / I am not good …...… repairing things. / He is good …...… English. / He is good …...… Mathematics. / Your sister is good …...… cooking. / She is very good …...… cooking. / He is good …...… fishing. / He is good …...… swimming. / He is good …...… making stories. / Alia is very good …...… telling jokes. [27th BCS]

A. about

B. for

C. in

D. at

Ans: D

(Explanation: 'Good at' is used to indicate skill or proficiency in an activity or subject. 'Bad at' follows the same rule.)

16. What are you so angry ……. ? [25th BCS]

A. about

B. at

C. with

D. for

Ans: A

(Explanation: You are angry 'with' a person, but angry 'about' (or sometimes 'at') a thing or situation. Since the question asks "What" (implying a thing/event), 'about' is the standard choice here.)

17. We have not got arrived ……. any decision. / The leader arrived ……. a decision at last. / The ministries arrived ……. a decision last night. [24th BCS]

A. to

B. at

C. on

D. by

Ans: B

(Explanation: 'Arrive at' is the correct phrase when referring to reaching a conclusion, decision, or agreement.)

18. I don’t think you will have any difficulty …...… a driving license. / Did you have any difficulty …...… a visa? [24th BCS]

A. get

B. in getting

C. to have got

D. having got

Ans: B

(Explanation: The phrase is 'Have difficulty (in) doing something'. The preposition 'in' is often optional in modern usage, but 'in getting' is the grammatically complete form tested here.)

19. I count ……. your help. [23rd BCS]

A. to

B. on

C. with

D. after

Ans: B

(Explanation: 'Count on' means to rely on or depend on.)

20. I have no confidence……him. / He has great confidence.… his assistant. [17th BCS]

A. to

B. in

C. of

D. off

Ans: B

(Explanation: The noun 'confidence' takes the preposition 'in' (trust in someone).)

21. Only graduates are eligible …...… the post. [17th BCS]

A. with

B. in

C. to

D. for

Ans: D

(Explanation: 'Eligible for' means having the right to do or obtain something.)

22. We have recently entered …...… an agreement with the Inland Co-operative Society. / The two countries entered …...… an agreement to increase bilateral trade. [13th BCS]

A. into

B. upon to

C. in

D. no preposition

Ans: A

(Explanation: 'Enter into' is used for starting formal agreements, discussions, or alliances. Note: When entering a physical place like a room, no preposition is used.)

23. A new tax was imposed …...… cigarettes or car. [11th BCS]

A. in

B. on

C. at

D. for

Ans: B

(Explanation: You impose a tax, ban, or burden 'on' or 'upon' something.)

24. The man was accused ……. forgery. / The man was accused ……. murder. / He was accused ………………. murder. / He was accused ……. theft. / He was accused ……. Being partial. / Socrates was accused ……. misleading the young section of Athens. / He was accuse ……. Inciting others to revolt. / She has been crime which he didn’t commit. / He was accused ……. killing a young man. / He was accused ……. Acid throwing. / He was accused ……. Stealing his aunt’s necklace. [11th BCS]

A. to

B. in

C. for

D. of

Ans: D

(Explanation: The standard legal phrase is 'Accused of' [crime/misdeed].)

25. I am not bad ……. tennis. [10th BCS]

A. in

B. at

C. with

D. on

Ans: B

(Explanation: Just like 'good at', the opposite is 'bad at', indicating a lack of skill in a particular area.)

Primary Questions

Here are the questions rewritten in the spacious, vertical format with answers and explanations.

01. He died ___the injury. [Primary Assistant Teacher Recruitment Exam 2024]

A. for

B. over

C. by

D. from

Ans: D

(Explanation: We use 'die from' when referring to an injury or wound. 'Die of' is used for diseases.)

02. A Drowning man catches _____ a straw. [Primary Assistant Teacher Recruitment Exam 2024]

A. to

B. for

C. on

D. at

Ans: D

(Explanation: The correct idiom is "catch at a straw" or "clutch at a straw", meaning to try any method, even a hopeless one, to get out of a difficult situation.)

03. He will stick__ nothing. [Primary Assistant Teacher Recruitment Exam 2024]

A. for

B. to

C. with

D. of

Ans: B (Explanation note: The idiom is usually "stop at nothing" meaning he will do anything to achieve a goal. However, 'stick at nothing' is also an older/British variant with the same meaning. 'Stick to' means to adhere, but 'stick at nothing' fits the idiomatic context of being ruthless/determined.)

04. Have you ever been___ Dhaka? [Primary Assistant Teacher Recruitment Exam 2024]

A. to

B. in

C. on

D. at

Ans: A

(Explanation: The structure 'have been to' is used to ask if someone has visited a place and returned.)

05. He was dressed ____ a black suit. [Primary Assistant Teacher Recruitment Exam 2024]

A. With

B. in

C. by

D. for

Ans: B

(Explanation: We use the preposition 'in' to describe the clothing someone is wearing.)

06. His house is adjacent ……… mine. / My house is adjacent ……… the mosque. / What is the right preposition of the word ‘adjacent’? [DPE AT: 24]

A. with

B. against

C. to

D. beside

Ans: C

(Explanation: The adjective 'adjacent' is always followed by the preposition 'to'.)

07. Abstain ……… evil company. / He abstains ……… liquor. [DPE AA: 23]

A. to

B. from

C. with

D. for

Ans: B

(Explanation: 'Abstain from' means to restrain oneself from doing or enjoying something.)

08. You are not amenable ……. reason. / The lad is not amenable ……. reason. / What is the correct preposition of the word ‘amenable’? [DPE AT: 19]

A. from

B. of

C. into

D. to

Ans: D

(Explanation: 'Amenable to' means open and responsive to suggestion; easily persuaded or controlled.)

09. She was blessed …. a son. / Boby is blessed …. good health. [DPE AT: 19]

A. by

B. for

C. in

D. with

Ans: D

(Explanation: 'Blessed with' means to be provided with something good or desirable.)

10. We must start an inquiry …...… the cause of the accident. / The committee had an enquiry …...… the case. / The principal had an inquiry …...…. the case. [DPE AT: 19]

A. into to

B. into

C. on

D. at

Ans: B

(Explanation: 'Inquire into' or 'Inquiry into' refers to investigating a matter.)

11. Find the correct sentence. [DPE AT: 19]

A. He is a lecturer in English

B. He is a lecture on English

C. He is a lecture for English

D. He is a lecture of English

Ans: A

(Explanation: One is a 'Lecturer in' a subject.)

12. He is totally absorbed ……… the book. / He was absorbed ……… deep thought. / The scientist was absorbed ……… his work. [DPE AT: 18]

A. with

B. on

C. in

D. by

Ans: C

(Explanation: 'Absorbed in' means deeply engrossed or interested in something.)

13. I am confident……success. / I am confidnt …… His success. / Are you confident ……your performance? [DPE AT: 18]

A. of

B. to

C. in

D. with

Ans: A

(Explanation: The adjective 'confident' takes the preposition 'of'.)

14. Students are concerned ……. their result. / He was concerned ……. his son’s welfare. [DPE AT: 16]

A. to

B. at

C. with

D. for

Ans: D

(Explanation: 'Concerned for' (or about) means worried or anxious. 'Concerned with' means involved in.)

15. This climate congenial …… my health. [DPE AT: 15]

A. to

B. for

C. of

D. with

Ans: A

(Explanation: 'Congenial to' means pleasant or agreeable because it suits one's taste or inclination.)

16. I am convince …… the necessity of produce. / I couldn’t convince him ……… his mistakes. / He was convinced ……… my honesty. / He was convinced ……… Mr. Khan’s innocence. [DPE AT: 14]

A. with

B. on

C. in

D. of

Ans: D

(Explanation: 'Convince of' means to cause someone to believe firmly in the truth of something.)

17. I count … your help. / His elder son does not count ……. him any more. [DPE AT: 14]

A. with

B. to

C. of

D. upon

Ans: D

(Explanation: 'Count upon' (or on) means to rely on.)

18. Which one is correct? [DPE AT: 13]

A. anger is compared with fire

B. anger is compare to fire

C. anger is compared against fire

D. anger is compared of fire

Ans: B

(Explanation: We use 'compare to' when likening two dissimilar things (metaphor/simile). Anger and fire are different natured things.)

19. His words conform …… his work. [DPE AT: 13]

A. with

B. by

C. in

D. to

Ans: D

(Explanation: 'Conform to' means to comply with rules, standards, or laws.)

20. He is engaged …...… writing books. [DPE AT: 13]

A. in

B. with

C. by

D. at

Ans: A

(Explanation: 'Engaged in' means busy doing something.)

21. He has lack …...… money. [DPE AT: 13]

A. in

B. with

C. of

D. to

Ans: C

(Explanation: As a noun, it is 'Lack of'. As a verb, it takes no preposition (He lacks money).)

22. I was astonished ……. his strange appearance. / He was astonished ……. My courage. [DPE AT: 13]

A. in

B. into

C. at

D. for

Ans: C

(Explanation: 'Astonished at' is the correct usage for reacting to something.)

23. You should not blush ……. Shame at your own mistake. [DPE AT: 13]

A. at

B. on

C. upon

D. with

Ans: D

(Explanation: 'Blush with' shame/embarrassment describes the cause of the blushing.)

24. I concur …… you on your decision. [DPE AT: 13]

A. to

B. by

C. with

D. upon

Ans: C

(Explanation: 'Concur with' a person.)

25. I do not concur …… you …… that point. [DPE AT: 13]

A. with, in

B. with, on

C. on, at

D. at, on

Ans: B

(Explanation: You concur 'with' a person 'on' a point/subject.)

26. I attend ……. Office punctually. / He does not attend ……. his office timely. [DPE AT: 12]

A. to

B. in

C. at

D. on

Ans: C (or B depending on local usage, but at is common for being present at a place. Note: 'Attend office' without preposition is also standard. However, in this specific test context, 'attend at' is often chosen for being present at a place, though 'attend' is transitive. 'Attend to' means pay attention. 'Attend on' means serve.)

27. A nurse attends ……. patients. / The nurse attended ……. the patient. / The nurse attended ……. the patient. [DPE AT: 12]

A. at

B. for

C. on/upon

D. with

Ans: C

(Explanation: 'Attend on/upon' means to look after or serve someone.)

28. Do not brood so much ……. your misfortune. [DPE AT: 12]

A. on

B. of

C. to

D. upon

Ans: A (or D)

(Explanation: 'Brood on' or 'Brood upon' means to think deeply about something that makes one unhappy.)

29. The disgruntled man grumbled …...… his fate. [DPE AT: 12]

A. on

B. to

C. at

D. against

Ans: C

(Explanation: 'Grumble at' (or about) means to complain about something.)

30. Now computer software is often incompatible …...older computers. [DPE AT: 11]

A. with

B. to

C. for

D. from

Ans: A

(Explanation: 'Incompatible with' means not able to coexist or work with.)

31. He abides ……… me. / Every sensible Citizeb abides ……… the law of the country. [DPE AT: 11]

A. in

B. by

C. with

D. on

Ans: C (First part) / B (Second part)

(Explanation: Note the split context. 'Abide with' a person means to stay with them. 'Abide by' a rule means to obey it. The question seems to mix two distinct usages. For "abides ... me" it is with. For "abides ... law" it is by. In exam contexts like this, 'by' is the most common target for 'law' questions.)

32. He always involves himself …...… such unwanted jobs. / He is involved …...… difficulties. / The man is involved …...… the affair. [DPE AT: 10]

A. for

B. of

C. to

D. in

Ans: D

(Explanation: 'Involved in' means implicated or participating in something.)

33. An honest man has no distrust …...… anyone. [DPE AT: 10]

A. on

B. with

C. for

D. of

Ans: D

(Explanation: 'Distrust of' someone.)

34. Pedestrians cross .……. whenever and wherever they wish. [DPE AT: 10]

A. out

B. into

C. over

D. at

Ans: C

(Explanation: 'Cross over' means to pass from one side to the other.)

35. One should cling …… one’s plan. [DPE AT: 10]

A. with

B. to

C. of

D. for

Ans: B

(Explanation: 'Cling to' means to hold on tightly to or remain faithful to.)

36. As the movie was subtitled, it was ……. to many audiences. [DPE AT: 10]

A. accessible

B. susceptible

C. approachable

D. feasible

Ans: A

(Explanation: 'Accessible' means able to be reached or understood.)

37. The govt. dealers deal …. sugar according ……. law. [DPE AT: 10]

A. in, to

B. of, on

C. with, in

D. to, of

Ans: A

(Explanation: 'Deal in' means to trade in a product. 'According to' means as stated by.)

38. He despaired …...… success. [DPE AT: 09]

A. in

B. of

C. with

D. at

Ans: B

(Explanation: 'Despair of' means to lose hope.)

39. I always confide …… you. [DPE AT: 08]

A. in

B. at

C. on

D. with

Ans: A

(Explanation: 'Confide in' means to trust someone enough to tell them secrets.)

40. Do not cry .…… spilt milk. / It is no use crying .…… the spilt milk. [DPE AT: 08]

A. for

B. over

C. at

D. with

Ans: B

(Explanation: The idiom is 'Cry over spilt milk'.)

41. God is good …...… me. [DPE AT: 08]

A. with

B. at

C. for

D. to

Ans: D

(Explanation: 'Good to' someone means kind to them.)

42. He was totally innocent …...… the crime. / He is innocent …...… the charge. [DPE AT: 07]

A. of

B. with

C. to

D. on

Ans: A

(Explanation: 'Innocent of' a charge/crime.)

43. Do not ……. the question. [DPE AT: 06]

A. argue about

B. argue with

C. argue for

D. argue on

Ans: A

(Explanation: 'Argue about' a topic/matter.)

44. The president assented ……. the bill. [DPE ATEO: 04]

A. to

B. on

C. at

D. for

Ans: A

(Explanation: 'Assent to' means to express official approval or agreement.)

45. I asked the boy to appear ……. The viva-voce Board. [DPE ATEO: 04]

A. at

B. on

C. to

D. before

Ans: D

(Explanation: 'Appear before' a board, court, or committee.)

46. Every man differs .…… opinion .…… each other. [DPE AT: 01]

A. from, in

B. in, of

C. of, at

D. in, to

Ans: A (Usage note: 'Differ in' opinion 'from' each other. However, standard usage is often 'Differ with' a person 'on/in' an opinion. The options provided are tricky. Typically: X differs from Y in Z. So A is the structural fit.)

47. He depends .…… his best friends. / I depended .…… his word. [DPE AT: 01]

A. upon/on

B. to

C. with

D. for

Ans: A

(Explanation: 'Depend on/upon'.)

48. I have no cause ……. anxiety. [DPE AT: 99]

A. of

B. to

C. for

D. against

Ans: C

(Explanation: 'Cause for' means reason for (something, typically emotion like anxiety/complaint).)

49. Smoking is detrimental .…… health. / Smoking proves detrimental .…… health. [DPE AT: 98]

A. for

B. with

C. to

D. after

Ans: C

(Explanation: 'Detrimental to' means harmful to.)

50. His assignment is akin ……… mine. [DPE AT: 97]

A. than

B. to

C. from

D. with

Ans: B

(Explanation: 'Akin to' means similar to.)

51. He was debarred .…… going there. / Rimi was debarred .…… appearing at the examination. / He was debarred .…… his expectator. [DPE AT: 93]

A. from

B. with

C. to

D. in

Ans: A

(Explanation: 'Debar from' means to exclude or prohibit officially from doing something.)

Teacher Registration Questions

01. Five Liters of milk is contained …… the pot. [16th NTRC]

A. for

B. to

C. with

D. in

Ans: D

(Explanation: 'Contained in' is the standard usage to describe what is inside a container.)

02. I have applied for the post of Lecturer …...… English. [15th NTRC]

A. at

B. of

C. in

D. for

Ans: C

(Explanation: One holds a post as a 'Lecturer in' a specific subject.)

03. I am entitled …...… a share in the profit. [14th NTRC]

A. for

B. from

C. into

D. to

Ans: D

(Explanation: 'Entitled to' means having a legal right or just claim to receive or do something.)

04. She argued ……. her mother about her marriage. / Mithila argued ……. me about the marriage. [14th NTRC]

A. with

B. for

C. to

D. from

Ans: A

(Explanation: You 'argue with' a person 'about' a topic.)

05. I could …… her request. / He readily complied …….. my request. / I shall try to comply …… your request. / Did that landlord comply …….. your request? / Safety measures of garments factories must fully comply – the rules of ILO. [12th NTRC]

A. at

B. on

C. with

D. in

Ans: C

(Explanation: 'Comply with' means to act in accordance with a wish, command, or rule.)

Bank Questions

Here are the questions rewritten in the spacious, vertical format with answers and explanations.

01. Everyone in this universe is accountable ……… his actions. [UBL UDA: 17]

A. about

B. for

C. of

D. against

Ans: B

(Explanation: One is 'accountable to' a person but 'accountable for' one's actions or responsibilities.)

02. You should abide ……… the proctorial rules of SUST. / Abide ……… me O Lord. / We have to abide ……… the law of the land. / We agreed to abide …… the decision of the judge. [UBL Officer (Cash): 17]

A. with

B. by

C. to

D. on

Ans: B

(Explanation: 'Abide by' means to accept or obey a decision, rule, or law. Note: 'Abide with' means to stay with someone, as in the prayer "Abide with me".)

03. Bangladesh abounds …… rivers. / The padma abounds…… hilsha fish. [TBL Officer (Cash): 12]

A. with

B. in

C. of

D. on

Ans: B (or A)

(Explanation: Generally, 'Abound in' means "to be rich in" or "have in great numbers" (e.g., Bangladesh abounds in rivers). 'Abound with' means "to be full of" or "teeming with" (e.g., The Padma abounds with fish). In many local exam contexts, 'in' is the preferred answer for natural resources.)

04. I will abosolve you …… blame. / Nothing can absolve you …… the promise you have made. [PBL SO: 14]

A. from

B. in

C. for

D. with

Ans: A

(Explanation: 'Absolve from' means to declare someone free from blame, guilt, or responsibility.)

05. I hope you are not angry ……. her. / He was unreasonably angry ……. me. / My father was angry ……. me. / He was angry ……. me for losing the book. [ABL Officer: 08]

A. with

B. upon

C. at

D. for

Ans: A

(Explanation: One is 'angry with' a person.)

06. I was angry ……. the results. / He was very angry ……. my conduct. [PBL Officer: 05]

A. with

B. at

C. of

D. by

Ans: B

(Explanation: One is 'angry at' a thing, result, or situation.)

07. We must adapt ourselves ……. our circumstances. / Maya cannot adapt ……. New situations. [PBL SO: 14]

A. in

B. to

C. about

D. for

Ans: B

(Explanation: 'Adapt to' means to adjust to new conditions.)

08. I am accustomed ……. Such a life. / Kavita is accustomed ……. Doing work under any type of circumstances. / We are accustomed ……. hot weather. [ABL SO: 17]

A. at

B. with

C. to

D. in

Ans: C

(Explanation: 'Accustomed to' means used to or familiar with something.)

09. Habib took the advantages ……. my absence. [SPCBL Cashier: 21]

A. with

B. of

C. at

D. in

Ans: B

(Explanation: The idiom is 'Take advantage of'.)

10. She has anxiety ……. her child. / Students are anxious ……. Their results. / The mother was anxiour ……. the safety for her son. [PBL TAJO: 19]

A. in

B. at

C. about

D. of

Ans: C

(Explanation: 'Anxious about' means worried or concerned. 'Anxious for' is used when wishing for something eagerly.)

11. I have antipathy ……. him. [SBL MTO: 12]

A. against

B. for

C. to

D. of

Ans: C

(Explanation: 'Antipathy to' (or towards) means a deep-seated feeling of dislike.)

12. You must ask apology ……. him ……. your rudeness. / You must apologize ……. Him ……. your rudeness. [JBL SO: 16]

A. to, of

B. at, for

C. to, for

D. with, by

Ans: C

(Explanation: You 'apologize to' a person 'for' an action.)

13. You must alone ……. your sin. [MBL Officer: 08]

A. at

B. to

C. in

D. for

Ans: D

(Explanation: The word 'alone' is a typo for 'atone'. 'Atone for' means to make amends or reparation for a sin or mistake.)

14. I base my conclusion ……. market research. [ABL SO: 08]

A. with

B. on

C. from

D. to

Ans: B

(Explanation: 'Base on' or 'Base upon' means to use something as the foundation for.)

15. Idleness is bar ……. success in life. [PBL SO: 06]

A. into

B. of

C. to

D. before

Ans: C

(Explanation: 'Bar to' means an obstacle or barrier to something.)

16. I have no comment …… this subject. / He made a comment …… my proposal. / The expert was asked to comment …… the report. [EBL MTO: 05]

A. about

B. for

C. on

D. with

Ans: C

(Explanation: 'Comment on' means to express an opinion about something.)

17. I will compensate …… your loss. / Nothing can compensate …….. this kind of loss. / The bank will compensate the customer …… his loss. / If you suffer any loss, we will compensate you …… that. [SBL SO: 14]

A. to

B. against

C. with

D. for

Ans: D

(Explanation: 'Compensate for' means to make up for a loss.)

18. It is so noisy that I cannot concentrate …….. my homework. / I find it very difficult to concentrate …… my work when it is such a lovely day outside. [ABL SO: 13]

A. in

B. into

C. upon

D. on

Ans: D

(Explanation: 'Concentrate on' means to focus attention on.)

19. He has not connection ……… this affair. [EBL MTO: 05]

A. for

B. to

C. with

D. in

Ans: C

(Explanation: 'Connection with' is the standard usage for involvement/relationship.)

20. The accident was my fault, so I had to pay for the damage.…the other car. [RBL SO: 10]

A. on

B. of

C. for

D. to

Ans: D

(Explanation: 'Damage to' refers to physical harm caused to something.)

21. It is derogatory .…… my position. / Such remarks are derogatory .…… your reputation. [UBL PO: 11]

A. at

B. with

C. to

D. of

Ans: C

(Explanation: 'Derogatory to' means showing a critical or disrespectful attitude that harms a reputation.)

22. My hobby is different …...…. her hobby. / Jamal is not different …...…kamal. /Public television stations are different …...commercial stations. / His opinioun is different …...… yours. [JBL SO: 16]

A. from

B. than

C. in

D. on

Ans: A

(Explanation: 'Different from' is the standard and most accepted preposition.)

23. The master dispensed …..... the service of his servant. / We dispensed …..... his service. / You must dispense …..... the eservices of his servant. [PBL SO: 14]

A. for

B. with

C. of

D. in

Ans: B

(Explanation: 'Dispense with' means to manage without or get rid of.)

24. I have a distaste …...…publicity. [RAKUB Officer: 14]

A. for

B. about

C. against

D. at

Ans: A

(Explanation: 'Distaste for' means a dislike of something.)

25. He could not dissociate himself …...… what he said earlier. [SBL AO (Cash): 09]

A. off

B. with

C. from

D. of

Ans: C

(Explanation: 'Dissociate from' means to disconnect or separate oneself from.)

26. The whole case hinges …...… this point. / Everything hinges …...… what happens next. [ABL Officer: 11]

A. by

B. for

C. with

D. upon

Ans: D (or on)

(Explanation: 'Hinge upon' (or on) means to depend entirely on.)

27. Salam hit …...… an excellent idea. [ABL SO: 11]

A. with

B. upon

C. by

D. in

Ans: B

(Explanation: 'Hit upon' (or on) means to discover or think of something, especially by chance.)

28. Bangladesh is not infected …...… Ebola Virus. / The house is infected …...… rats. / Bangladesh is not infected …...… bird flue. [BDBL SO: 11]

A. to

B. on

C. with

D. over

Ans: C

(Explanation: 'Infected with' means contaminated with a disease-causing organism or infested with pests.)

29. I’ll introduce you …...… Dr. Davies. / Wrodworth introduced the readers …...… a new kind of poetry. / I shall introduce you …...… Dr. Hakim. [PBL TAJO: 19]

A. upon

B. to

C. into

D. for

Ans: B

(Explanation: 'Introduce to' is the correct structure for presenting someone to another.)

30. Choose the correct sentence. [KSB Officer: 08]

A. He is adept to music

B. He is adept in music

C. He is an adept in music

D. He is adept for music

Ans: B

(Explanation: 'Adept in' (art/subject) or 'Adept at' (action/doing) are correct usages. Option C is also grammatically valid as a noun, but B is the standard adjective usage.)

31. Rahim is afraid ……… dogs. / My daughter gets afrais ……… the cockroach. / Nateesa is afraid ……… spiders. [IFIC Bank TSO: 19]

A. for

B. of

C. with

D. to

Ans: B

(Explanation: 'Afraid of' is the correct adjective phrase.)

32. A kitchen garden adds ……… the prosperity of the house. / A tag question is a short question added … the end of a positive or negative statement. / The news added ……… my sorrow. [BSC Officer: 19]

A. up

B. by

C. to

D. into

Ans: C

(Explanation: 'Add to' means to increase or enhance.)

33. I cann’t accede ……. Your request. / The manager acceded ……. the workers proposal. [Exim Bank Officer (Cash): 11]

A. at

B. for

C. with

D. to

Ans: D

(Explanation: 'Accede to' means to agree to a demand, request, or treaty.)

34. He appointed me ……. this post. / My father has been appointed ……. the post of director in the company. [KSB Officer: 08]

A. in

B. to

C. on

D. of

Ans: B

(Explanation: One is 'appointed to' a post or position.)

35. He is ambitious ……. fame. [RAKUB Officer: 15]

A. for

B. with

C. of

D. to

Ans: C

(Explanation: 'Ambitious of' means earnestly desirous of something.)

36. Apart ……. cricket, he does not watch TV. [SBC Junior Officer: 09]

A. of

B. out

C. on

D. from

Ans: D

(Explanation: 'Apart from' means except for or in addition to.)

37. The quotation was erroneously ……. To a British poet. [BB Officer (Cash): 11]

A. resolved

B. vitiated

C. activated

D. attributed

Ans: D

(Explanation: 'Attributed to' means regarded as being written or caused by.)

38. Happiness consists …… contentment. / A game of tennis is competitive and consists …… beating your opponent. [ICB Cashier: 18]

A. of

B. in

C. with

D. for

Ans: B

(Explanation: 'Consist in' means to lie in or have as its essential feature. Note: 'Consist of' means to be composed/made up of physical parts.)

39. He complained to me ……… your conduct. / These days everybody complains ……… pollution. [EXIM Bank Officer: 14]

A. about

B. of

C. off

D. for

Ans: A

(Explanation: 'Complain about' is used for a situation or conduct. 'Complain of' is often used for physical ailments, e.g., complaining of a headache.)

40. I decided .…… buying it. [KSB Officer: 05]

A. to

B. on

C. in

D. from

Ans: B

(Explanation: 'Decide on' means to choose or select.)

41. He drives .…… a tremendous speed. / Technology has developed .…… great speed. [BB Officer: 18]

A. at

B. with

C. on

D. in

Ans: A

(Explanation: We use 'at' with 'speed' (e.g., at high speed, at 50 mph).)

42. The day labourer depends .… his day’s earning .… survival. [KSB Officer: 05]

A. at, with

B. on, for

C. to, at

D. in, for

Ans: B

(Explanation: 'Depend on' something 'for' a purpose.)

43. He drank lemonade …...… his heart’s content. [RAKUB Cashier: 15]

A. at

B. in

C. to

D. with

Ans: C

(Explanation: The idiom is 'To one's heart's content', meaning as much as one wants.)

44. There is no hindrance …...… his going there. [RAKUB Officer: 14]

A. over

B. to

C. at

D. on

Ans: B

(Explanation: 'Hindrance to' means an obstruction or impediment to something.)

45. Priya was surprised …...… the result and happy …...… it. [EXIM Bank Officer: 14]

A. by, with

B. out, in

C. with, by

D. in, out

Ans: A

(Explanation: One is 'surprised by' (or at) something and 'happy with' (or about) something.)

46. The nature is sometimes hostile …...… us. [BSC Officer: 19]

A. on

B. to

C. upon

D. above

Ans: B

(Explanation: 'Hostile to' means unfriendly or opposed to.)

47. The behaviour of our politicians does not accord ……. their stated principles. [KSB Officer: 08]

A. with

B. for

C. to

D. into

Ans: A

(Explanation: 'Accord with' means to be consistent or in agreement with.)

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