Preposition - Appropriate Preposition Exercise - 12 for University Admission Test, Job Application Test, BCS Exam and Any Competitive Examination

TOPIC: APPROPRIATE PREPOSITION

PSC & Other Exam Questions

01. He has abhorrence ……… war. [DoC Inspector: 23]

A. of

B. to

C. for

D. in

Ans: A

(Explanation: 'Abhorrence of' means a feeling of strong repulsion or disgust towards something.)

02. Corruption is abhorrent ……… the honest. [MoICT Accountant: 04]

A. for

B. by

C. with

D. to

Ans: D

(Explanation: 'Abhorrent to' means causing repugnance or hatred to someone.)

03. She availed herself ……… the opportunity. [BSC SO: 18]

A. for

B. of

C. with

D. from

Ans: B

(Explanation: The reflexive verb structure is 'Avail [oneself] of', meaning to take advantage of.)

04. We are accountable ……… the authorities for our actions. [DEI UDA: 19]

A. to

B. for

C. of

D. against

Ans: A

(Explanation: One is 'accountable to' a person/authority 'for' an action.)

05. Reshan was admitted ……… the 1st year BA year honours course in Jahangirnagar University. / Rowshan was admitted ……… the first year MBBS course in Comilla Medical College. [LGED WA: 23]

A. in

B. into

C. to

D. of

Ans: C

(Explanation: 'Admitted to' is the standard usage for gaining entry into a course, school, or hospital.)

06. The convict appeared ……… the court. [LGED CO: 23]

A. in

B. to

C. before

D. at

Ans: C

(Explanation: In legal contexts, one appears 'before' a court or a judge.)

07. He was absent ……… the meeting. / He was absent ……… the class for a few successive days. / Mina is absent ……… the class. [SESIP ATSEO: 15]

A. in

B. for

C. from

D. into

Ans: C

(Explanation: 'Absent from' means not present in a place.)

08. Your offer is acceptable ……… me. [DPE HT: 10]

A. by

B. on

C. for

D. to

Ans: D

(Explanation: 'Acceptable to' means able to be agreed on or suitable to someone.)

09. Professor Kamal is an authority ……… sociology. [BPDB DAD: 12]

A. of

B. on

C. to

D. for

Ans: B

(Explanation: Being an 'authority on' a subject means being an expert in it.)

10. The parents should have authority ……… their sons and daughters. [BTV RO: 06]

A. on

B. of

C. over

D. to

Ans: C

(Explanation: Having 'authority over' someone means having the power to give orders or make decisions regarding them.)

11. He is at home ……… mathematics. [ACC DAD: 20]

A. on

B. for

C. in

D. at

Ans: C

(Explanation: The idiom 'at home in' means skilled or proficient in a subject.)

12. I am never apprehensive ……… my success. [BPWD SAE: 12]

A. for

B. of

C. at

D. with

Ans: B

(Explanation: 'Apprehensive of' (or about) means anxious or fearful that something bad or unpleasant will happen, or in this context, doubtful regarding the outcome.)

13. Man aspires ……… riches. / Never aspire ……… wealth. / She aspires ……… a scientific career. / My parents do not aspire ……… riches. [MoFA AO: 19]

A. for

B. after

C. before

D. in

Ans: B

(Explanation: 'Aspire after' (or to) means to have a strong desire or ambition for something.)

14. He has accused me ……… safety. / I can give you no assurance ……… help. / I can’t give you assurance ……… help. [CAAB AO: 23]

A. for

B. of

C. about

D. to

Ans: B

(Explanation: 'Assurance of' means a positive declaration intended to give confidence.)

15. Find the correct sentence. [CAAB Auditor: 17]

A. I am not bad with tennis

B. He has assured me of safety

C. He parted with his friends in tears

D. The rich is not always happy

Ans: B

(Explanation: 'Assured me of' is correct. A should be 'bad at'. C should be 'parted from'. D should be 'The rich are'.)

16. He is addicted … gambling./He was addicted …… smoking. [Various Ministries Ao: 16]

A. in

B. with

C. to

D. for

Ans: C

(Explanation: 'Addicted to' means physically or mentally dependent on a particular substance or activity.)

17. Choose the correct sentence. [Various Ministries PO: 18]

A. Hamid is devoted to a bad habit

B. Hamid is devoted in a bad habit

C. Hamid is a addicted to a bad habit

D. Hamid is addicted with a bad habit

Ans: C (Note: Grammatically, 'Addicted to' is correct. Option C contains a typo "a addicted", but structurally 'Addicted to' is the intended testing point for bad habits, whereas 'Devoted to' is for good causes.)

18. Attach the CV ……. your application. [BJMC ACO: 13]

A. with

B. on

C. in

D. to

Ans: D

(Explanation: 'Attach to' means to fasten or join one thing to another.)

19. They were really annoyed ……. his activities. [DPE ATEO: 04]

A. at

B. with

C. about

D. for

Ans: A

(Explanation: One is 'annoyed at' or 'about' a thing/action.)

20. I was annoyed ……. him for being late. / He was annoyed ……. the boy for being so stupid. / John was annoyed ……. his brother. / I was annoyed ……. him for his dishonesty. [BSA DO: 13]

A. at

B. with

C. in

D. into

Ans: B

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

21. The appointment is ……. my disposal. [PTI Instructor: 19]

A. under

B. in

C. at

D. with

Ans: C

(Explanation: The phrase is 'at one's disposal', meaning available for use.)

22. How did you get an appointment ……. Dr. Howard? [PSC AD: 04]

A. by

B. at

C. with

D. to

Ans: C

(Explanation: You have an 'appointment with' a person.)

23. There is no free access ……. the secretary’s room. / They argued that free access ……. Information is their right. / He is accessible ……. all. [Various Ministries AP: 17]

A. in

B. with

C. for

D. to

Ans: D

(Explanation: 'Access to' means the opportunity or right to use something or see someone.)

24. I have a saving account ……. Standard Chartered Bank. [MoD AD: 16]

A. in

B. with

C. at

D. into

Ans: B

(Explanation: You hold an account 'with' a bank.)

25. Who will account ……. the loss? [MoF Office Assistant: 11]

A. at

B. of

C. for

D. about

Ans: C

(Explanation: 'Account for' means to provide an explanation or justification for.)

26. He ate some seafood that did not agree ……. him. [DoR Sub-Registrar: 03]

A. on

B. to

C. with

D. about

Ans: C

(Explanation: If food does not 'agree with' you, it makes you feel sick.)

27. I agree with you ……. this point. / We agreed ……. a time and place to meet with. [IF AD: 16]

A. in

B. of

C. on

D. at

Ans: C

(Explanation: You agree 'on' a point or subject of decision.)

28. My uncle was afficted ……. a serious illness and was almost confined ……. bed ……. more than two months. [FSCD SO: 23]

A. to, to, since

B. with, to, for

C. by, on, for

D. by, on, since

Ans: B

(Explanation: 'Afflicted with' illness; 'Confined to' bed; 'For' a duration of time.)

29. I am not acquainted ……. the place. / Are you acquainted ……. anyone at BRUR. [BEPZA SAE: 22]

A. by

B. to

C. in

D. with

Ans: D

(Explanation: 'Acquainted with' means familiar with.)

30. The director could not acquiesce ……. such an unjust compromise. [BR SAE: 13]

A. at

B. to

C. in

D. of

Ans: C

(Explanation: 'Acquiesce in' means to accept something reluctantly but without protest.)

31. He is amateur ……. stenography. [CAAB Auditor: 17]

A. for

B. in

C. to

D. of

Ans: B

(Explanation: 'Amateur in' refers to someone unskillful or not professional in a field.)

32. The new rule in advantageous ……. us. [DPE ATEO: 16]

A. for

B. of

C. to

D. with

Ans: C

(Explanation: 'Advantageous to' means beneficial to.)

33. They were all appreciation ……. her presentation. [DPE ATEO: 04]

A. of

B. for

C. with

D. beside

Ans: B (or A depending on phrase structure)

(Explanation: Usually "in appreciation of" or "had appreciation for". Given the context "They were all appreciation...", it's likely testing "full of appreciation for".)

34. I am not ……. with you. [DMLC Junior Teacher: 18]

A. agree

B. at one

C. differ

D. hardly

Ans: B

(Explanation: 'At one' is an idiom meaning in agreement or harmony.)

35. This book is aimed ……. the general reader. [IF AD: 16]

A. for

B. by

C. to

D. at

Ans: D

(Explanation: 'Aimed at' means directed towards a specific group.)

36. You have to answer ……. your behaviour. [ABAK FA: 15]

A. for

B. to

C. of

D. about

Ans: A

(Explanation: 'Answer for' means to be responsible or accountable for something.)

37. ……. many lands, he has a big business. [ECS Store Keeper: 19]

A. beside

B. apart from

C. in addition to

D. further more

Ans: C

(Explanation: 'In addition to' means adding to something existing. Note: Option A 'Beside' means 'next to', while 'Besides' would mean 'in addition to'. Since 'Besides' is not an option, 'In addition to' is the correct choice.)

38. He has an antipathy ……. him. [BJ Jail Super: 06]

A. for

B. with

C. to

D. in

Ans: C

(Explanation: 'Antipathy to' (or towards) means a strong dislike.)

39. He has a great apathy ……. his studies. / Lamia has a great apathy …… her studies. [DAE Office Assistant: 18]

A. to

B. towards

C. for

D. of

Ans: B (or A)

(Explanation: 'Apathy towards' is the standard usage for lack of interest.)

40. The Pakistan Govt. must apologize ……. Bangladesh people for their 71’s activities. [BTC RO: 18]

A. to

B. at

C. for

D. upon

Ans: A

(Explanation: 'Apologize to' the aggrieved party.)

41. I have no aptitude ……. music. [RHD SAE: 03]

A. at

B. for

C. to

D. in

Ans: B

(Explanation: 'Aptitude for' means a natural ability to do something.)

42. I have no appetite ……. food. / My brother has no appetite ……. food. [RHD SAE: 03]

A. at

B. for

C. to

D. in

Ans: B

(Explanation: 'Appetite for' means a natural desire to satisfy a bodily need, especially for food.)

43. I cannot approve ……. her conduct. / No sensible man can approve ……. lawlessness. / Our MD has approved ……. the proposal. / Dad doesn’t approve ……. smoking. / I approved ……. his action. [BAEC Accounts Assistant: 18]

A. on

B. of

C. with

D. no preposition

Ans: B

(Explanation: 'Approve of' means to have a positive opinion of something.)

44. He assisted me ……. answering the question. [CAAB AO: 23]

A. to

B. in

C. of

D. against

Ans: B

(Explanation: 'Assist in' doing something.)

45. They argued ……. the right to strike. [IF AD: 16]

A. with

B. for

C. from

D. against

Ans: B

(Explanation: 'Argue for' means to give reasons in support of an idea/right.)

46. I am ashamed ……. my mistakes. / One should be ashamed ……. telling a lie. / One should be ashamed ……. One’s misconduct. / He is not ashamed ……. his mistakes. [CAAB AO: 23]

A. of

B. on

C. for

D. in

Ans: A

(Explanation: 'Ashamed of' means feeling embarrassment or guilt.)

47. He came and asked ……. my book. / Jalal asked ……. A loan of TK 500. / The money we asked …….. was not forthcoming. [ECS AO: 04]

A. for

B. after

C. about

D. around

Ans: A

(Explanation: 'Ask for' means to request something.)

48. He didn’t ask me …….. ; he kept me standing at the door. [MoFA PO: 06]

A. for

B. out

C. after

D. in

Ans: D

(Explanation: 'Ask in' means to invite someone to enter a house/room.)

49. You should attend ……. your lessons. / He doesn’t have much time to attend ……. His garden these days. / Pay attention ……. your study. [MoLPA AS: 05]

A. for

B. on

C. to

D. with

Ans: C

(Explanation: 'Attend to' means to deal with or pay attention to.)

50. Are you aware ……. the situation of Iraq. [IF AM: 16]

A. of

B. for

C. to

D. at

Ans: A

(Explanation: 'Aware of' means having knowledge or perception of a situation.)

51. Early rising beneficial ……. health. / Exercise is beneficial……. health. [MoFA PO: 19]

A. by

B. to

C. from

D. but

Ans: B

(Explanation: 'Beneficial to' means resulting in good; favourable or advantageous.)

52. I have no bias ……. Late marriage. [DPE TEO: 99]

A. towards

B. for

C. against

D. at

Ans: C (or A)

(Explanation: Usually 'Bias against' implies a prejudice. 'Bias towards' implies a leaning in favor. Context determines meaning, but 'against' is commonly tested.)

53. I believe ……. God. / I don’t believe ……. his honesty. / He has no belief ……. God. [Ansar & VDP CA: 10]

A. for

B. in

C. to

D. with

Ans: B

(Explanation: 'Believe in' means to have faith in the existence or truth of.)

54. The villagers are bereft ……. Modern facilities. [BR ALM: 18]

A. of

B. from

C. at

D. in

Ans: A

(Explanation: 'Bereft of' means deprived of or lacking something.)

55. Suddenly he burst ……. tears. [PPA Sub-Inspector: 18]

A. of

B. on

C. upon

D. into

Ans: D

(Explanation: The idiom is 'Burst into tears'.)

56. Do not boast ……. your beauty. / He boasted ……. his accomplishment. / She boasted ……. her skill at chess. / A modest man does not boast ……. his merit. / He always boasts ……. his wealth. [ECS Store Keeper: 19]

A. with

B. about

C. in

D. of

Ans: D

(Explanation: 'Boast of' (or about) means to talk with excessive pride.)

57. I was bound ……. contract ……. pay the money. [BEPZA SAE: 22]

A. by, with

B. by, to

C. to, for

D. to, to

Ans: B

(Explanation: 'Bound by' a rule/contract 'to' do an action.)

58. She contributed Tk.1000 ……. the relief fund. / Deforestation is contributing alarmingly ……. The extinction of wild live. [Various Ministries AO: 16]

A. for

B. at

C. by

D. to

Ans: D

(Explanation: 'Contribute to' means to give something in order to help achieve or provide something.)

59. Due to rain, cricket ground was ……. a carpet. [DPE ATEO: 04]

A. covered along

B. covered by

C. covered with

D. covered upon

Ans: C

(Explanation: 'Covered with' implies the material used to cover. 'Covered by' usually implies the agent doing the covering.)

60. Don’t worry you can ……. me. / You can ……. Zaman to get the job done. [PSC AD: 06]

A. count on

B. hold on

C. give in

D. call off

Ans: A

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

61. I don’t care ……. your opinion. / Don’t you care ……. this country’s future? / She does not care ……. me at all. [DoS Office Assistant: 19]

A. of

B. for

C. on

D. off

Ans: B

(Explanation: 'Care for' in negative sentences means to attach importance to or have affection for.)

62. His birth coincided …… Mother Teresa. / His views did not coincide…… those of his life./ His statement coincides ……. mine. [DoF SAFI: 09]

A. to

B. on

C. for

D. with

Ans: D

(Explanation: 'Coincide with' means to occur at or during the same time or to be in agreement.)

63. He has no control……himself. / The teacher has no control..… the students. / Mr. Aziz has little control …… his students. [ABAK Field Assistant: 18]

A. on

B. in

C. at

D. over

Ans: D

(Explanation: 'Control over' someone or something.)

64. Early rising is conducive ……health. / Swimming is conducive .…… health. [RAKUB SO: 10]

A. to

B. for

C. of

D. with

Ans: A

(Explanation: 'Conducive to' means making a certain situation or outcome likely or possible; favorable to.)

65. He is callous …… his studies. / A conqueror is callous …… the suffering he inflicts. / Though I care for him so much he is callous …… my sufferings. [BBS JSA: 20]

A. for

B. on

C. to

D. into

Ans: C

(Explanation: 'Callous to' means showing or having an insensitive and cruel disregard for others.)

66. We live close …… the city center. [BJ Jail Super: 11]

A. in

B. at

C. to

D. up

Ans: C

(Explanation: 'Close to' means near in position.)

67. Do you think your parents will consent ……your going on the outing? / He reluctantly consented …… my proposal. [DMLC Junior Teacher: 18]

A. on

B. at

C. to

D. with

Ans: C

(Explanation: 'Consent to' means to give permission for or agree to something.)

68. Please come …… my office. [ACC SAI: 10]

A. by

B. at

C. on

D. to

Ans: D

(Explanation: 'Come to' a place means to approach or enter.)

69. Signing form committed you …… buy the goods. / Our country is committed …… a policy of peace co-existence. / Bangladesh is committed …… a policy of peaceful existence. [NSI Computer Operator: 21]

A. with

B. for

C. to

D. by

Ans: C

(Explanation: 'Committed to' means pledged or bound to a certain course or policy.)

70. I confided the secret …… him. [BSC AP: 20]

A. with

B. to

C. on

D. in

Ans: B

(Explanation: You confide a secret 'to' someone. You confide 'in' someone (trust them).)

71. Drive the car at a speed compatible …… safety. / You should drive the car at a speed compatible …….. safety. / Your comment was not compatible …… your work. [SESIP AI: 19]

A. for

B. at

C. towards

D. with

Ans: D

(Explanation: 'Compatible with' means consistent with.)

72. I cannot conceive …… cruelty. / such mistakes. [JU: 16-17]

A. to

B. for

C. of

D. from

Ans: C

(Explanation: 'Conceive of' means to imagine or understand.)

73. Rias vai was confined …… prison. [CAG Junior Auditor: 14]

A. on

B. with

C. in

D. to

Ans: C (or D depending on context)

(Explanation: Typically 'confined in' a prison (location) or 'confined to' a cell/bed (restriction). In general usage for prison, 'in' is often used to mean inside.)

74. I congratulate you …….. your brilliant success. / He congratulated……. my success. / We congratulated the Bangladesh Cricket Team …….. their wonderful victory over New Zealand. / Congratulations……. your success. [FSCD Foreman: 19]

A. out

B. from

C. for

D. on

Ans: D

(Explanation: 'Congratulate on' an achievement.)

75. A man who always connives …… the faults …… his children is their worst enemy. [NIMC AD: 03]

A. with, of

B. to, with

C. at, of

D. at, for

Ans: C

(Explanation: 'Connive at' means to overlook or secretly allow (wrongdoing). Faults 'of' someone.)

76. The school consists …… five classes. / The committee consists …… five members. [ECS Store Keeper: 18]

A. of

B. in

C. from

D. with

Ans: A

(Explanation: 'Consist of' means to be composed or made up of.)

77. The two companies consolidated ……… greater efficiency. [ECS AO: 04]

A. on

B. for

C. with

D. at

Ans: B

(Explanation: 'Consolidated for' a purpose (greater efficiency).)

78. She was so constant ……… me! [NBR ARO: 15]

A. off

B. of

C. with

D. to

Ans: D

(Explanation: 'Constant to' means faithful or dependable to someone.)

79. Christopher Marlowe was a contemporary…… Shakespeare. [MoHA AO: 06]

A. to

B. of

C. with

D. on

Ans: B

(Explanation: 'Contemporary of' means a person living at the same time as another.)

80. Many Nigerians were converted ……… Christianity in the 19the century. [MoLPA AS: 05]

A. to

B. towards

C. for

D. over

Ans: A

(Explanation: 'Convert to' a religion.)

81. I cannot cope .…… such heavy work. / I cannot cope.…… the situation. [DNC Accountant: 19]

A. in

B. on

C. from

D. with

Ans: D

(Explanation: 'Cope with' means to deal effectively with something difficult.)

82. Prices are creeping .……. again. [DSS SSO: 99]

A. on

B. off

C. up

D. over

Ans: C

(Explanation: 'Creep up' means to increase slowly.)

83. Rony has been cured .…… her diseases. / She is cured .…… itches. [EXIM Bank Officer: 14]

A. for

B. off

C. of

D. from

Ans: C

(Explanation: 'Cured of' a disease or condition.)

84. Nizam lost control of the car and crashed .……… the wall. [ACC AD: 10]

A. on

B. into

C. to

D. with

Ans: B

(Explanation: 'Crash into' means to collide violently with.)

85. My friend is crazy .……… films. [DoICT AP: 20]

A. with

B. on

C. about

D. by

Ans: C

(Explanation: 'Crazy about' means very enthusiastic or excited about something.)

86. The article raised doubts .…… how effective the new drug really was. [RAKUB Supervisor: 14]

A. in

B. on

C. for

D. about

Ans: D

(Explanation: 'Doubt about' means uncertainty concerning something.)

87. Cyber attacks are much easier to carry out than to defend - [DDM Office Assistant: 09]

A. against

B. about

C. after

D. at

Ans: A

(Explanation: 'Defend against' means to protect from an attack.)

88. The discussion was deferred .…… the next meeting. [BRTA VI: 17]

A. for

B. into

C. to

D. with

Ans: C

(Explanation: 'Defer to' a time/date means to postpone until then.)

89. I was disappointed .…… your performance. / I was disappointed .…… the grades I received on my last essay. / He was disappointed .…… not finding the doctor in his seat. [PSC AD: 04]

A. to

B. by

C. with

D. at

Ans: C (or D)

(Explanation: 'Disappointed with' (or at/about) something. 'With' is common for results/performance.)

90. Then I differ .…… you in politics. / I have no differ .…… you on this issue. [MoTJ Junior Instructor: 19]

A. in

B. to

C. by

D. with

Ans: D

(Explanation: 'Differ with' a person means to disagree.)

91. Men differ .…… opinion. / Every man differs .…… opinion from each other. [ECS EO: 08]

A. from

B. at

C. in

D. about

Ans: C

(Explanation: 'Differ in' opinion means to hold different views.)

92. ‘Bank on’ in the sentence ‘you really can’t bank on the support of this neighbor of yours’ means – [DSS SSO: 05]

A. ask for

B. appeal to

C. ignore

D. depend on

Ans: D

(Explanation: 'Bank on' is an idiom meaning to rely or depend on confidently.)

93. We should not depend .…… others. / What time will you arrive? I don’t. It depends – the traffic. / Fahim has so money of his own. He’s totally dependent.……his parents. [LGED

A. at

B. with

C. on

D. of

Ans: C

(Explanation: 'Depend on' and 'Dependent on' are the correct forms.)

94. Official who are destitute .…… sympathy do not have incentive .…… work hard. [ECS EO: 04]

A. of, in

B. against, to

C. in, against

D. of, to

Ans: D

(Explanation: 'Destitute of' means lacking. 'Incentive to' means motivation to do something.)

95. He was deaf .… all our request for help. / He is deaf …… my request. [Various Ministries AO: 18]

A. of

B. on

C. to

D. from

Ans: C

(Explanation: 'Deaf to' means unwilling to hear or listen to.)

96. The poor are deprived .…… their rights. / He was deprived .…… his father’s property. / He has deprived .…… his paternal property. [DSS Office Assistant: 17]

A. of

B. to

C. for

D. in

Ans: A

(Explanation: 'Deprived of' means prevented from having or using something.)

97. He advised us to desist .…… that attempt. [BRDB UDRO: 09]

A. at

B. to

C. from

D. for

Ans: C

(Explanation: 'Desist from' means to stop doing something.)

98. Choose the best answer. [SBC AM: 19]

A. He discourages me to borrow

B. He discourages me from borrowing

C. He discourages me to borrow

D. He discourages from me borrowing

Ans: B

(Explanation: The correct structure is 'Discourage [someone] from [doing something]'.)

99. He deals .…… rice. / He deals .……stationary goods. / The company deals .…… computer software. [SBC AM: 11]

A. with

B. in

C. of

D. on

Ans: B

(Explanation: 'Deal in' means to trade or do business in a commodity.)

100. He does not know how to deal .…… a gentleman. / He has dealt .…… the problem nicely. [DFP Cameraman: 19]

A. to

B. of

C. with

D. for

Ans: C

(Explanation: 'Deal with' means to behave towards someone or handle a problem.)

101. He decided .… put .… a job as probationary Officer. [SBC AM: 19]

A. to, up, for

B. to, in, for

C. to, forward, for

D. to, off, for

Ans: B

(Explanation: 'Put in for' is a phrasal verb meaning to apply formally for a job.)

102. You are departing .…… the truth. / The train to Manchester departs .…… platform 12. / The train to Rajshahi departed .…… the platform. / This is a plain departure .…… the established norm. [BSA DO: 13]

A. to

B. with

C. of

D. from

Ans: D

(Explanation: 'Depart from' means to leave or deviate from.)

103. I cannot deviate …...… truth. / Any deviation …...… the code of conduct will be punished. [BJMC ACO: 13]

A. for

B. from

C. on

D. to

Ans: B

(Explanation: 'Deviate from' means to depart from an established course or standard.)

104. Karim’s story is devoid …...… truth. / He is devoid …...… any logical argument. / He is devoid …...… common sense. / Most people are not devoid …...… common sense. [RAKUB Officer: 14]

A. for

B. of

C. to

D. in

Ans: B

(Explanation: 'Devoid of' means entirely lacking or free from.)

105. Choose the correct sentence. [DTE Storekeeper: 21]

A. she has difficulty to walk

B. she has difficulty with walk

C. she has difficulty in walking

D. she has difficulty for walking

Ans: C

(Explanation: The correct phrase is 'Difficulty in' + V-ing.)

106. Scientists announced this week the discovery …..... a new organism. [NBR ARO: 14]

A. about

B. around

C. of

D. for

Ans: C

(Explanation: 'Discovery of' something.)

107. He succeeded by dint …..... hard work. / He succeeded by dint …..... his hard labour. [DSHE AT: 19]

A. of

B. about

C. against

D. at

Ans: A

(Explanation: 'By dint of' is an idiom meaning by means of.)

108. Death does not distinguish …..... the rich and the poor. / It is an important to distinguish …...... right and wrong. [HED AE: 16]

A. from

B. by

C. for

D. between

Ans: D

(Explanation: 'Distinguish between' two things.)

109. The skirt does …...… at the back. [ECS AO: 04]

A. on

B. up

C. out

D. in

Ans: B

(Explanation: 'Do up' means to fasten (like buttons or a zipper).)

110. She dreams …...… running her own business. [9th BJS]

A. in

B. by

C. to

D. of

Ans: D

(Explanation: 'Dream of' means to imagine or desire something.)

111. He ensured …...… safety. [Medical: 04-05]

A. with

B. of

C. for

D. at

Ans: B (Note: Likely intended as "Assured ... of". If 'Ensured', technically no preposition is needed "He ensured safety". But in MCQ context with 'of', it often tests "Assured of".)

112. Our principal is easy …...… approach. [DSHE AT: 04]

A. of

B. in

C. with

D. for

Ans: A

(Explanation: 'Easy of approach' means accessible or easy to talk to.)

113. The match ended …..... a draw. / Vice must end …...... misery. [Various Ministries PO: 18]

A. in

B. with

C. at

D. on

Ans: A

(Explanation: 'End in' a result/state.)

114. He is endowed …...… talents. [BSA DO: 13]

A. with

B. over

C. of

D. on

Ans: A

(Explanation: 'Endowed with' means provided or equipped with a quality or ability.)

115. The car skidded off the road and went …...… a tree. [DAE Computer Operator]

A. into

B. at

C. against

D. to

Ans: A

(Explanation: 'Went into' implies a collision/crash into.)

116. Let’s go back …...… making noodles. [BSA DO: 13]

A. to

B. about

C. at

D. on

Ans: A

(Explanation: 'Go back to' an activity means to return to it.)

117. Always guard ….. making mistakes. / There was guard …... danger. [SESIP AI: 19]

A. against

B. for

C. from

D. of

Ans: A

(Explanation: 'Guard against' means to take precautions to prevent.)

118. I don’t hanker …...… wealth. / He hankers …...… money. / He hankered …...…. fame. / I don’t like a person who hankers …...… wealth. / One should not hanker …...… fame. / I don’t hanker …...…… riches. / The virtuous never hanker…...… money. [DNC Sub-Insperctor: 18]

A. for

B. one

C. over

D. after

Ans: D

(Explanation: 'Hanker after' means to have a strong desire for.)

119. The helicopter is hovering …...… the trees. [BJ Jail Super: 13]

A. on

B. over

C. between

D. of

Ans: B

(Explanation: 'Hover over' means to remain in one place in the air above something.)

120. Please lend me hand …...… this trees. [ABAK FA: 15]

A. for

B. with

C. about

D. on

Ans: B

(Explanation: 'Lend a hand with' means to help with something.)

121. The man who is hungry …...… money and honour may prove an antisocial element. [DPE ATEO: 04]

A. upon

B. from

C. for

D. by

Ans: C

(Explanation: 'Hungry for' used metaphorically means having a strong desire for.)

122. He is hard …...… hearing. [BP AD: 06]

A. after

B. by

C. in

D. of

Ans: D

(Explanation: 'Hard of hearing' is an idiom meaning partially deaf.)

123. A good student does not hunt …...… traditional studies. [ACC DECO: 19]

A. within

B. off

C. which

D. for

Ans: D

(Explanation: 'Hunt for' means to search for.)

124. After stopping at Dubai, the ship …...… Taiwan.

(Note: Text incomplete in source. Assuming 'headed' or 'bound' context. Options missing. Standard phrases: 'Bound for', 'Headed for'.)

125. He is …...… heir …...… his uncle’s property. [DPE ATEO: 04]

A. an, for

B. a, ofera

C. an, to

D. a, from

Ans: C

(Explanation: 'Heir to' a property. 'Heir' starts with a vowel sound, so 'an' heir.)

126. I am hopeful …...… winning. [SBC UDA: 22]

A. on

B. of

C. for

D. in

Ans: B

(Explanation: 'Hopeful of' means feeling optimistic about a future event.)

127. Youth is impatient …...… restraint. [DoL AD: 09]

A. from

B. on

C. at

D. of

Ans: D

(Explanation: 'Impatient of' means intolerant of something.)

128. You should not be so impatient …...… her. [MoPEMR SO: 19]

A. from

B. on

C. at

D. with

Ans: D

(Explanation: 'Impatient with' a person.)

129. The people grew impatient …...… the burden of heavy taxation. [BBS SO: 15]

A. at

B. below

C. for

D. under

Ans: D

(Explanation: 'Under the burden'.)

130. Rana decided to pursue his career in development field in lieu of sitting his father business. Her ‘in lieu of’ means - [DoE AD: 07]

A. in accordance

B. undermining

C. in stead of

D. along with

Ans: C

(Explanation: 'In lieu of' means instead of.)

132. Don’t speak ill …...… others. [BBS SO: 17]

A. of

B. by

C. for

D. at

Ans: A

(Explanation: 'Speak ill of' means to say bad things about someone.)

133. We should not be indifferent …...… our duties. / Motin was indifferent …...… his health. / You should not be indifferent …...…. your son’s misconduct. / He is indifferent …...…. our problem. / A good student is never indifferent his study. [Various Ministries PO: 18]

A. of

B. about

C. to

D. for

Ans: C

(Explanation: 'Indifferent to' means having no particular interest or sympathy; unconcerned.)

134. Keat’s poems are instinct …...… patriotism. [MoD AD: 18]

A. with

B. to

C. for

D. at

Ans: A

(Explanation: 'Instinct with' is a literary phrase meaning filled or charged with.)

135. I never interfere …...… my grown up children. [DoE AD: 07]

A. in

B. with

C. about

D. at

Ans: B

(Explanation: 'Interfere with' means to handle or meddle with (often persons). 'Interfere in' usually refers to matters/disputes.)

136. Honesty is indispensable …...… success. [DYD Credit Supervisor: 19]

A. about

B. for

C. at

D. of

Ans: B (or 'to')

(Explanation: 'Indispensable to' or 'for'. Often 'to' is preferred, but 'for' is acceptable if 'to' is absent or in specific contexts.)

137. The principal succeeded in convincing the students not to indulge …...… politics. [NSI WC: 09]

A. on

B. in

C. of

D. for

Ans: B

(Explanation: 'Indulge in' means to allow oneself to enjoy the pleasure of.)

138. Man is ignorant …...… his fate. / I am ignorant …...… the matter. [BSA DO: 13]

A. in

B. of

C. about

D. on

Ans: B

(Explanation: 'Ignorant of' means lacking knowledge or awareness.)

139. Who informed the police …...… the matter? [MoFA PO: 19]

A. in

B. of

C. about

D. on

Ans: B (or C)

(Explanation: 'Inform of' is the standard structure (Inform someone of something). 'About' is also used.)

140. Which one is correct? [BBS JSA: 16]

A. We must inform the police for the left

B. We must inform the theft of the police

C. We should inform the police of the theft

D. We should inform the police for the left

Ans: C

(Explanation: Correct structure: Inform [someone] of [something].)

141. He infused a new spirit …...… the army. [PSC AD: 05]

A. to

B. in

C. upon to

D. into

Ans: D

(Explanation: 'Infuse into' means to instill a quality into someone/something.)

142. Do not insist …...… his going there. / We insist …...… your leaving the room. / My parents insisted …...…. my studying medicine when I passed out from the college. / She insisted …...…. my doing this. [BBS JSA: 16]

A. on /upon

B. in

C. to

D. with

Ans: A

(Explanation: 'Insist on/upon' + gerund.)

143. I am indebted …...… my father for supporting my venture. / I am indebted …...… you for your help. [DDM Office Assistant: 19]

A. to

B. in

C. of

D. with

Ans: A

(Explanation: 'Indebted to' someone.)

144. Did you get an invitation …...… the party? [DSS Instructor: 05]

A. for

B. about

C. to

D. at

Ans: C

(Explanation: 'Invitation to' an event.)

145. He invested all his money …...… RNSPIN shares. [ABAK DCO: 17]

A. with

B. in

C. on

D. for

Ans: B

(Explanation: 'Invest in' shares/business.)

146. The parliament invested the new organization …...… judicial authority. [DMLC Junior Teacher: 18]

A. by

B. of

C. from

D. with

Ans: D

(Explanation: 'Invest with' power/authority means to endow with.)

147. He is intent …...… getting a good degree in Chemistry. / He is intent …...… visiting South Korea. [IF AD: 16]

A. to

B. for

C. on

D. from

Ans: C

(Explanation: 'Intent on' means determined to do something.)

148. My brother has no interest …...… music. / He takes a lot of interest …...… politics. / Why is there so much interest …...…. that war? She is interested …...…. science. / Nobody is interested …...…. buying. my car. / He is not interested …...… cycling. [NBR ARO: 14]

A. for

B. in

C. with

D. at

Ans: B

(Explanation: 'Interest in' something.)

149. In the interest …...… safety, smoking is forbidden. [DFP FWI: 18]

A. to

B. for

C. in

D. of

Ans: D

(Explanation: The phrase is 'In the interest of'.)

150. The party in opposition generally inveigh …...… the justice department. [Various Ministries AO: 18]

A. with

B. against

C. for

D. in

Ans: B

(Explanation: 'Inveigh against' means to speak or write about with great hostility.)

151. She was very irritated …...… his behavior. [BSA DO: 13]

A. with

B. by

C. for

D. at

Ans: D (or by)

(Explanation: 'Irritated at' (or by) something. 'With' is usually for persons.)

152. Don’t jeer …...… me. / Don’t jeer …...… the girl. [MoFA PO: 19]

A. in

B. of

C. at

D. with

Ans: C

(Explanation: 'Jeer at' means to make rude and mocking remarks.)

153. The cat jumped …...… the chair. / The witness said that the man jumped …...the bridge and plunged into the freezing water. [SBC UDA: 19]

A. on

B. of

C. off

D. out

Ans: C

(Explanation: 'Jump off' means to jump down from something.)

154. He has a liking …...… cricket. / I have a special liking …...movies. [DDM PIO: 04]

A. for

B. to

C. towards

D. at

Ans: A

(Explanation: 'Liking for' means a fondness/taste for.)

155. Left …...… himself, he would be able to complete the work in less than a month. [DU: 17-18]

A. with

B. on

C. by

D. to

Ans: D

(Explanation: 'Left to himself' means allowed to act without interference.)

156. A review of the patient’s eating habits showed that her diet was …...… in vitamin B. [DoR Sub-Registrar: 13]

A. lacking

B. absorb

C. overry

D. suffering

Ans: A

(Explanation: 'Lacking in' means deficient in. Note: 'Lacking' here is an adjective.)

157. The man lapse …...… past memories. [PUST: 14-15]

A. in

B. on

C. into

D. over

Ans: C

(Explanation: 'Lapse into' means to pass gradually into (a state/condition).)

158. I’m getting late …...… office. / Yesterday she was late …… school. [BFSA Officer: 19]

A. to

B. from

C. for

D. about

Ans: C

(Explanation: 'Late for' an event or place.)

159. Do not laugh …...… the poor. / Don’t laugh …… a disable people. [DFP Medical Officer: 10]

A. for

B. against

C. to

D. at

Ans: D

(Explanation: 'Laugh at' means to mock.)

1. The excitement is difficult to describe — the people who were not present. [RU (B) 14-15]

A. into

B. to

C. for

D. about

Ans: B

2. The students became detached — library work. [RU 04-05]

A. in

B. from

C. with

D. at

Ans: B

3. Any deviation — the code of conduct will be punished. [RU (গণযোগাযোগ) 06-07]

A. by

B. of

C. from

D. with

Ans: C

4. I cannot deviate — truth. [IU (G) 12-13]

A. with

B. from

C. on

D. to

Ans: B

5. He led a life devoid — blame. [বাংলাদেশ অর্থনৈতিক অঞ্চল কর্তৃপক্ষের সহকারী ব্যবস্থাপক-১৮] Karim's story is devoid — truth. [রাজশাহী কৃষি উন্নয়ন ব্যাংক (অফিসার)-১৪] He is devoid — any logical argument. [SUST (A) 10-11]

A. from

B. for

C. of

D. at

Ans: C

6. Students should learn, in an environment — pressure and with the freedom to choose what they want to learn. [DU (A) 14-15]

A. soaked in

B. deprived of

C. devoid of

D. regardless of

Ans: C (free from/devoid of).

7. He devotes much of his time — reading. [RU (C1) 18-19]

A. in

B. of

C. about

D. to

Ans: D

8. Every man differs — opinion from each other. [বিমান বাংলাদেশ এয়ারলাইন্স লি. গ্রাউন্ড সার্ভিস অ্যাসিসটেন্ট-১৮] Men differ — opinion. [উপজেলা নির্বাচন কমিশন সচিবালয়ে অফিসার-০৮]

A. on

B. with

C. in

D. to

Ans: C

9. Every man differs — opinion — each other. [CU G 12-13]

A. from, in

B. in, of

C. of, at

D. in, from

Ans: D

10. Then I differ — you in politics. [RU 07-08]

A. in

B. to

C. by

D. with

Ans: D

11. I don't think you will have any difficulty — a driving license. [24th BCS (বাতিল), ১৪তম প্রভাষক নিবন্ধন-১৭] Did you have any difficulty — a visa? [CU (E) 12-13]

A. get

B. in getting

C. to have got

D. having got

Ans: B

12. Choose the correct sentence. [NU (মানবিক) 11-12]

A. She has difficulty to walk.

B. She has difficulty with walk.

C. She has difficulty in walking.

D. She has difficulty for walking.

Ans: C

13. Jamal is not different — Kamal. [DU (D) 09-10] Public television stations are different — commercial stations. [CU (C2) 05-06] My hobby is different — her hobby. [বাংলাদেশ কমার্স ব্যাংক (অফিসার)-০৬, জনতা ব্যাংক (SO)-১৬] His opinion is different — yours. [গণপূর্ত অধিপ্তরের কম্পিউটার অপারেটর-১৬]

A. from

B. than

C. in

D. on

Ans: A

14. We must discourage people — throwing trash in public places. [DU (B) 15-16]

A. for

B. from

C. to

D. into

Ans: B

15. Scientists announced this week the discovery — a new organism. [BU (A) 14-15]

A. about

B. around

C. of

D. for

Ans: C

16. These slums are a disgrace — the civic authorities. [JU (C2) 15-16]

A. by

B. on

C. for

D. to

Ans: D

17. The master dispensed — the services of his servant. [Pubali Bank-14] You must dispense — the services of your gardener. [CU (B-7) 14-15] We dispensed — his services. [আনসার ও ভিডিপি সার্কেল অ্যাডজুটেন্ট-০৫]

A. in

B. with

C. of

D. for

Ans: B

18. He could not dissociate himself — what he said earlier. [Standard Bank (A.O.Cash)-09]

A. of

B. with

C. from

D. off

Ans: C

19. I have a distaste — publicity. [রাজশাহী কৃষি উন্নয়ন ব্যাংক (অফিসার)-১৪]

A. at

B. about

C. against

D. for

Ans: D

20. An honest man has no distrust — anyone. [প্রাথমিক সরকারী শিক্ষক-১০]

A. on

B. with

C. for

D. of

Ans: D

21. The skirt does — at the back. [নির্বাচন কমিশন সচিবালয়ে প্রশাসনিক কর্মকর্তা-০৪]

A. for

B. with

C. on

D. up

Ans: D

22. It is important to distinguish — right and wrong. [COU (A) 07-08] Death does not distinguish — the rich and the poor. [সরকারী পল্লী উন্নয়ন কর্মকর্তা-০৬, স্বাস্থ্য মন্ত্রণালয়ের সহকারী প্রকৌশলী-১৬]

A. between

B. by

C. for

D. from

Ans: A

23. She dreams — running her own business. [৯ম বিজেএস (সহকারী জজ)-১৪]

A. in

B. by

C. to

D. of

Ans: D

24. Our principal is easy — approach. [মাধ্যমিক প্রধান শিক্ষক-০৪]

A. of

B. in

C. with

D. for

Ans: A

25. The young man was enamored — this beguiling woman. [IU (C) 15-16]

A. of

B. over

C. at

D. by

Ans: A

26. Vice must end — misery. [IU (B) 14-15] The match ended — a draw. [CU (B) 08-09]

A. in

B. with

C. at

D. on

Ans: A

27. He is endowed — talents. [RU (D-Even) 13-14]

A. with

B. over

C. of

D. on

Ans: A

28. They are endowed — reason. [JKKNIU (D) 18-19]

A. with

B. by

C. to

D. x

Ans: A

29. He is engaged — writing books. [প্রাক-প্রাথমিক সহকরী শিক্ষক-১৩]

A. in

B. with

C. to

D. at

Ans: A

30. The girl is engaged — my brother. [প্রাক-প্রাথমিক সহকরী শিক্ষক-১৩]

A. with

B. by

C. at

D. to

Ans: D

31. He has eminence — painting. [BRUR A 16-17]

A. on

B. at

C. in

D. for

Ans: C

32. The two countries entered — an agreement to increase bilateral trade. [RU (D) 15-16] We have recently entered — an agreement with the Inland Co-operative Society. [13th BCS, শ্রম অফিসার-৯৬, DU (D) 09-10, IU (G) 10-11, JU (H) 16-17, নির্বাচন কমিশন সচিবালয়ে স্টোর কিপার-১৯]

A. into

B. upon

C. in

D. no preposition

Ans: A

33. I am entitled — a share in the profit. [কারিগরি শিক্ষা অধিদপ্তরের চীফ ইন্সট্রাক্টর (ননটেক)-০৩, শ্রম মন্ত্রণালয়ে সহকারী পরিচালক-০৫, ১৪তম প্রভাষক নিবন্ধন-১৭]

A. for

B. from

C. into

D. to

Ans: D

34. The children were entrusted — the care of their uncle. [24th BCS, প্রাথমিক প্রধান শিক্ষক (ঢাকা, ফরিদপুর...)-১২, BSMRSTU (G) 15-16, ১২তম প্রভাষক নিবন্ধন ১৫]

A. for

B. at

C. to

D. with

Ans: D

35. He was entrusted — the care of his uncle. [প্রাথমিক প্রধান শিক্ষক (নাগলিঙ্গম)-১২] Government has been entrusted — elected politicians. [22nd BCS, BSMRSTU (A) 12-13, BRUR (BBA) 13-14, প্রাথমিক সহকারী শিক্ষক-১৫, DPE সহকারী লাইব্রেরিয়ান-১৮]

A. with

B. at

C. for

D. to

Ans: D (Note: Entrusted TO someone. Entrusted WITH something/responsibility).

36. The man was entrusted — the care of the children. [IU (B) 16-17] Government has been entrusted — the responsibility. [কারিগরী অধিদপ্তরে ইন্সট্রাক্টর (ননটেক)-০৫] He has been entrusted — new responsibilities. [DU (D) 06-07, PUST (C) 13-14] The second officer was entrusted — the task of disbursing the fund. [IU (B) 14-15] I entrusted her — the work. [অগ্রনী ব্যাংক-১০]

A. for

B. with

C. to

D. at

Ans: B

37. The police are enquiring — his connections with the criminals. [সহকারী সচিব (আইন মন্ত্রণা:)-০৫]

A. on

B. into

C. for

D. over

Ans: B

38. I am equal — rank — you. [IU (B) 07-08, (C) 17-18]

A. with, in

B. of, in

C. in, with

D. for, to

Ans: C

39. He was equal — the task. [RU 09-10]

A. for

B. of

C. to

D. with

Ans: C

40. I am envious — them. [IU (D) 11-12] Do not get envious — anyone's success. [বিভিন্ন মন্ত্রণালয়ের প্রশাসনিক কর্মকর্তা (মুক্তিযোদ্ধা কোটা)-১৮]

A. about

B. of

C. for

D. on

Ans: B

41. Sincerity is essential — success in life. [IFIC Bank (TSO)-19]

A. to

B. in

C. into

D. on

Ans: A

42. Education is essential — democracy. [BRUR A 15-16]

A. for

B. to

C. with

D. about

Ans: A

43. Man has no escape — death. [Pubali Bank (Officer) 06]

A. by

B. from

C. of

D. with

Ans: B

44. The boy excels — painting. [১৩তম শিক্ষক নিবন্ধন-১৬]

A. on

B. in

C. for

D. to

Ans: B

45. The place was quiet except — the chattering of a few birds. [DU (A) 14-15] Except — Rekha everybody was present. [IU (গ) 12-13]

A. for

B. with

C. about

D. from

Ans: A

46. This is an exception — the rule. [CU (E) 04-05]

A. of

B. to

C. by

D. for

Ans: B

47. The committee decided — make — exception — him. [SUST (D) 08-09]

A. to, the, with

B. to, an, for

C. can, no, to

D. one, no, to

Ans: B

48. The king was exiled — the land. [RU 09-10, (D) 18-19]

A. to

B. from

C. under

D. by

Ans: B

49. Can you exchange my dollars — pounds? [JnU (D) 10-11]

A. by

B. from

C. for

D. in

Ans: C