Preposition - Appropriate Preposition Exercise - 5 for University Admission Test, Job Application Test, BCS Exam and Any Competitive Examination

TOPIC: APPROPRIATE PREPOSITION

QUESTIONS

1. Before finalizing our picnic, we need to — the venue. [D1 (D), বাতিল) 18-19] A. discuss B. discuss on C. discuss over D. discuss into Ans: A

2. We shall discuss — it later. [JU (C1) 17-18] A. about B. of C. why D. no preposition needed Ans: D

3. He — Dhaka on time. [SUST (A) 15-16] A. reached to B. reached C. reached at D. reached in Ans: B

4. Please — the necessity of arriving early. [24th BCS] A. emphasise about B. emphasise to C. emphasise on D. emphasise Ans: D

5. The walls of our house have been painted — green. [14th BCS, CU D 11-12, RU F 14-15] A. no preposition B. by C. in D. with Ans: A

6. The book comprises — nine chapters. [RU (A2) 18-19] A. in B. of C. with D. no preposition Ans: D

7. Carbon and oxygen — carbon dioxide. [RU A2 19-20] Oxygen and hydrogen — water. [RU A, জোড় 16-17] A. compose B. composed of C. is composed of D. are composed of Ans: A

8. Identify the correct sentence. [বিসিআইসি-এর সহকারী রসায়নবিদ-১৮] A. Let us discuss the matter. B. Let us discuss about the matter. C. Let us discuss on the matter. D. Let us discuss over the matter. Ans: A

9. I want to go — abroad after my studies. [DU (A) 07-08, JKKNIU (ব্যবসায় শিক্ষা) 12-13] A. to B. for C. in D. no preposition Ans: D

10. নিচের কোনটি সঠিক বাক্য নয়? [কন্ট্রোলার জেনারেল ডিফেন্স ফাইনান্স এর-১৩] A. Look at her B. Go to home C. Back off D. Do it Ans: B

11. The children were playing — . [KU B 19-20] A. at upstairs B. upstairs C. in upstairs D. out of upstairs Ans: B

12. I have another meeting with Luna — Friday. [BSMRSTU G 18-19] A. next B. none C. on next D. in next Ans: A

13. Results will be published —. [BU (খ) 15-16] A. on next month B. at next month C. next month D. in next month Ans: C

14. Identify the correct sentence. [১৫তম প্রভাষক নিবন্ধন-১৯] A. He is better and superior than me. B. He is better than and superior to me. C. He is better and superior to me. D. He is superior than and better to me. Ans: B

15. He had a need — and an interest — athletics. [৮ম বিজেএস (সহকারী জজ)-১৩, JKKNIU D 17-18] A. of, for B. to, at C. for, in D. with, for Ans: C

16. Identify the correct sentence: [23rd BCS, ইসলামী ব্যাংক সহকারী অফিসার-০৮, প্রাক-প্রাথমিক সহকারী শিক্ষক (আলফা)-১৪, RU (E- জোড়) 14-15, BRUR (F) 14-15, DU (C) 15-16, ১৪তম প্রভাষক নিবন্ধন-১৭] A. She had faith in and hopes for the future. B. She had faith and hopes for the future. C. She had faith and hopes in the future. D. She had faith in and hopes in future. Ans: A

17. I count — your help. [23rd BCS] The rich should not look down — the poor. [27th BCS] A. after B. upon C. for D. with Ans: B

18. I count — your help. [পিএসসি'র সহকারী পরিচালক-০৬] A. upon B. after C. on D. at Ans: A

19. The nurse attended — the patient. [প্রাথমিক প্রধান শিক্ষক (ক্রিসানথিমাম)-১২] I depended — his word. [প্রাথমিক প্রধান শিক্ষক-০১] A. on B. to C. in D. upon Ans: D

20. The lady prides herself — her beauty. [প্রাথমিক সহকারী শিক্ষক (৩য় পর্যায়)-১৯] A. about B. upon C. in D. of Ans: B

A

1. He has abhorrence — war. [JnU (C) 10-11] A. of B. to C. for D. in Ans: A

2. Corruption is abhorrent — the honest. [ডাক ও টেলিযোগাযোগ মন্ত্রণালয়ে হিসাবরক্ষক-০৩, BRUR B 16-17] A. for B. by C. with D. to Ans: D

3. Abide — me O Lord. [RU 07-08] / He abides — me. [প্রাথমিক সহ: শিক্ষক-১১] A. in B. by C. with D. on Ans: C

4. Every sensible citizen abides — the law of the country. [উত্তরা ব্যাংক অফিসার (ক্যাশ)-১৭] We have to abide — the law of the land. [ইসলামী ব্যাংক-১২] You should abide — the rules of the hostel. [SUST (A) 10-11, CU (A) 19-20] We agreed to abide — the decision of the judge. [COU (A) 06-07] A. with B. by C. to D. on Ans: B

5. The Padma abounds — hilsha fish. [প্রাথমিক সহকারী শিক্ষক-৯৮, ০২] Bangladesh abounds — rivers. [ট্রাস্ট ব্যাংক (অফিসার, ক্যাশ)-১২] A. with B. in C. of D. on Ans: A

6. He was absent — the class for a few successive days. [RU (B) 16-17] Mina is absent — the class. [SESIP সহকারী থানা মাধ্যমিক শিক্ষা কর্মকর্তা-১৫] He was absent — the meeting. [প্রধানমন্ত্রীর কার্যালয়ে সহকারী পরিচালক-১৩, JU (D) 16-17] A. in B. for C. from D. into Ans: C

7. Nothing can absolve you — the promise you have made. [Pubali Bank-14] I will absolve you — blame. [Agrani Bank-12] A. from B. in C. for D. with Ans: A

8. Your offer is acceptable — me. [প্রাথমিক প্রধান শিক্ষক-১০] A. by B. on C. for D. to Ans: D

9. They argued that free access — information is their right. [RU (B-Law) 13-14] There is no free access — the secretary's room. [ইসলামী ব্যাংক-০৫, বিভিন্ন মন্ত্রণালয়ের সহ: প্রোগ্রামার-১৭] A. in B. with C. for D. to Ans: D

10. He is accessible — all. [প্রাথমিক প্রধান শিক্ষক-০৯, প্রাথমিক সহকারী শিক্ষক-১০] A. into B. to C. of D. for Ans: B

11. She aspires — a scientific career. [জনপ্রশাসন মন্ত্রণালয়ে ব্যক্তিগত কর্মকর্তা-১৬, পররাষ্ট্র মন্ত্রণালয়ে প্রশাসনিক কর্মকর্তা-১৯] A. for B. by C. to D. from Ans: C (Note: Source lists C. Commonly 'aspire to' a position or 'after' fame. Source 65 Ans: C).

12. As the movie was subtitled, it was — to many more audiences. [IU (খ) 11-12] A. accessible B. susceptible C. approachable D. feasible Ans: A

13. He accommodated me — a loan. [RU (B-Law) 12-13] A. in B. of C. with D. on Ans: C

14. We are accountable — the authorities for our actions. [আমদানি রপ্তানি অধিদপ্তরের উচ্চমান সহকারী-১৯] A. with B. on C. in D. to Ans: D

15. Everyone in this universe is accountable — his actions. [Uttara Bank (AO)-17] A. about B. for C. of D. against Ans: B

16. I have a savings account — Standard Chartered Bank. [গণমাধ্যম ইনস্টিটিউটের সহকারী পরিচালক-০৩, প্রতিরক্ষা মন্ত্রণালয়ের উপ সহকারী পরিচালক-১৬] A. in B. with C. at D. into Ans: C, B (Source: C, B)

17. Who will account — the loss? [অর্থ মন্ত্রণালয়ে অফিস সহকারী-১১] A. at B. of C. for D. about Ans: C

18. The behaviour of our politicians does not accord — their stated principles. [DU (D) 08-09] A. with B. for C. to D. into Ans: A

19. He was accused — inciting others to revolt. [প্রাথমিক শিক্ষা অধিদপ্তরে পিটিআই ইন্সট্রাক্টর (সাধারণ)-১৯] The man was accused — forgery/murder. [CGDF এর জুনিয়র অডিটর-১৪, জুনিয়র পরিসংখ্যান সহকারী-২০] He was accused — killing a young man. [JU (C) 11-12, উপরিদর্শক (মাদকদ্রব্য নিয়ন্ত্রণ অধিদপ্তর)-১৩] She has been accused — murdering her husband. [RU (C) 16-17] He was accused — stealing his aunt's necklace. [Exim Bank, Officer (Cash)-11] He was accused — a crime which he did not commit. [11th BCS (Written)] A. for B. with C. of D. on Ans: C

20. Javed was acquitted — the charge of theft. [DU (C) 17-18] The court acquitted him — the charge. [RU (D, অবাণিজ্য) 16-17] The court acquitted him — his debt. [JU (I) 17-18] A. of B. from C. on D. about Ans: A

21. I am accustomed — such a life. [অগ্রনী ব্যাংক লি. সিনিয়র অফিসার-১৭] We are accustomed — hot weather. [JU (C-2) 13-14] A. at B. with C. to D. in Ans: C

22. Are you acquainted — anyone at BRUR? [BRUR (E) 12-13] I am not acquainted — the place. [HSTU (B) 12-13] A. by B. to C. in D. with Ans: D

23. The director could not acquiesce — such an unjust compromise. [IU (B) 13-14] A. at B. to C. in D. of Ans: C

24. The news added — my sorrow. [MBSTU (B) 16-17] A. up B. by C. to D. into Ans: C

25. Maya cannot adapt — new situations. [RU 02-03] We must adapt ourselves — our circumstances. [Pubali Bank-14] A. in B. to C. about D. for Ans: B

26. My house is adjacent — the mosque. [JnU (B) 13-14] His house is adjacent — mine. [রেলওয়ের উপ-সহকারী প্রকৌশলী-১৩, BSMRSTU (D) 18-19] A. into B. to C. onto D. unto Ans: B

27. Your conduct admits — no excuse. [29th BCS, আমদানি রপ্তানী অধিদপ্তরের নির্বাহী অফিসার-০৭, ৮ম প্রভাষক নিবন্ধন-১২, JKKNIU (কলা ও মানবিক) 12-13, সহকারী রাজস্ব কর্মকর্তা-১৫, BSMRSTU (D) 16-17] A. to B. for C. of D. at Ans: C

28. Rowshan was admitted — the first year MBBS course in Comilla Medical College. [Dental 05-06] A. in B. to C. of D. into Ans: B

29. Will this office be adequate — your needs? [CU 10-11] A. with B. of C. to D. for E. by Ans: C

30. Addiction — yaba is dangerous. [BSMRSTU E 18-19] A. at B. to C. of D. for Ans: B

31. This man does not adhere — any principle. [ডাক অধিদপ্তরের এস্টিমেটর-১৮] I shall adhere — my plan. [প্রাক-প্রাথমিক সহকারী শিক্ষক (পদ্মা)-১৩] You must adhere — your principle. [প্রাক-প্রাথমিক সহকারী শিক্ষক (সুরমা)-১৩] I still adhere — my BCS preparation. [বিদ্যুৎ উন্নয়ন বোর্ডের উপসহকারী-১২] A. in B. to C. by D. at Ans: B

32. Habib took the advantages — my absence. [RU 05-06] A. with B. of C. at D. in Ans: B

33. The new rule is advantageous — us. [সহকারী থানা/উপজেলা শিক্ষা কর্মকর্তা (ATEO)-১৬] A. for B. of C. to D. will Ans: C

34. A mother is affectionate — her children. [HSTU (C) 11-12] A. of B. to C. over D. at Ans: B

35. My uncle was afflicted — a serious illness and was almost confined to bed. [KU 16-17] He is afflicted — gout. [প্রাথমিক সহকারী শিক্ষক-০৬, (পদ্মা)-১২] A. by B. since C. with D. of Ans: C

36. A large number of colleges are affiliated — the National University. [BU (খ) 11-12] A. to B. from C. with D. into Ans: C

37. Rima has a great affinity — her profession. [যুব উন্নয়ন অধিদপ্তর (ক্যাশিয়ার)-১৮] A. for B. towards C. to D. with Ans: A

38. Nateesa is afraid — spiders. [IFIC Bank (TSO)-19] A. from B. in C. about D. of Ans: D

39. I am not — with you. [CU (B-7) 14-15] A. agree B. at one C. differ D. hardly Ans: B

40. He at once agreed — my proposal. [JnU (B) 10-11] A. for B. with C. upon D. to Ans: D

41. We agreed — a time and place to meet with. [CU (D1) 15-16] I agree with you — this point. [RU (B) 12-13] A. in B. of C. on D. at Ans: C

42. I finally agreed — the point. [RU (F, অবিজ্ঞান) 16-17, (D) 18-19] A. with B. for C. to D. of Ans: C

43. This book is aimed — the general reader. [CU (F1) 15-16] A. for B. by C. to D. at Ans: D

44. Julian spent most of his holiday in the bathroom. He ate some seafood that did not agree — him. [সাব-রেজিস্টার-০৩] A. on B. to C. with D. about Ans: C

45. The employer failed to reach an agreement — his workers. [DU (A) 08-09, JnU (C) 09-10] A. to B. by C. with D. over Ans: C

46. I was alarmed — the news of my brother's illness. [সোনালী ব্যাংক (SO)-১৮] We were alarmed — the news. [HSTU (B) 09-10] A. in B. at C. on D. off Ans: B

47. Lots of people are allergic — prawn. [গণপূর্ত অধিদপ্তরের উপ-সহকারী প্রকৌশলী-০৩, RU 09-10] A. on B. with C. in D. to Ans: D

48. We should be alive — our problems. [নির্বাচন কমিশন সচিবালয়ে সহকারী পরিচালক-৯৫] I am alive — my danger. [RU 07-08] A. on B. upon C. with D. to Ans: D

49. There is no alternative — training. [28th BCS, SESIP এর সহকারী পরিদর্শক-১৯, RU (E-বিজোড়) 14-15, IU (F) 13-14, (H) 14-15, JKKNIU (ক) 14-15, NSI-এর সহকারী পরিচালক-১৭] The alternative — submission is death. [CU J 15-16] There is no alternative — education. [JU (BBA) 13-14] Can you suggest an alternative — this proposal. [Dental 02-03, RU (ফাইন্যান্স এন্ড ব্যাংকিং) 07-08] A. to B. for C. of D. than Ans: A

50. Fifty shares were allotted — me. [JKKNIU (গ) 16-17] A. by B. to C. with D. in Ans: B

51. He is amateur — stenography. [বেসামরিক বিমান চলাচল কর্তৃপক্ষের হিসাব নিরীক্ষক/হিসাবরক্ষক-১৭] A. at/in B. for C. of D. to Ans: A (Note: Source B 'for'? Standard is 'at' or 'in'. Source says B. Let's re-read source. 51 Ans: b. Option A is 'at/in'. Option B is 'for'. Amateur for? Amateur at. Maybe the question meant 'ambitious'? No, it says amateur. I will list B as per source but note 'at' is common usage).

52. He has no ambition — name and fame. [RU 03-04] A. in B. after C. for D. on Ans: C

53. Students should be ambitious — success. [সরকারী মাধ্যমিক সহকারী শিক্ষক-০৮] He is ambitious — fame. [RU (ইস.স্টাডিজ) 09-10, রাকাব (কর্মকর্তা, ২য়)-১৫] A. in B. with C. for D. of Ans: D

54. Amenable শব্দের সাথে সঠিক preposition টি কি হবে? [প্রাথমিক সহকারী শিক্ষক (২য় পর্যায়)-১৯] A. with B. to C. after D. for Ans: B

55. You are not amenable — reason. [প্রাথমিক প্রধান শিক্ষক-০৯, প্রাথমিক সহ: শিক্ষক (যমুনা)-১৩, JnU (B) 11-12] The lad is not amenable — reason. [প্রাথমিক সহকারী শিক্ষক-১০] A. from B. of C. into D. to Ans: D

56. My father was angry — me. [DU (D) 16-17] I hope you are not angry — her. [সাব-রেজিস্ট্রার (আইন মন্ত্রণালয়)-১২] He was unreasonably angry — me. [NU (মানবিক) 12-13] A. with B. upon C. at D. for Ans: A

57. He was angry — me for losing the book. [DU (B) 03-04, IU (চ) 04-05, অগ্রণী ব্যাংক অফিসার-০৮] A. with B. at C. by D. of Ans: A

58. What are you so angry — ? [25th BCS, COU B 13-14, IU (H) 15-16, (C) 17-18, BSMRSTU E 18-19] A. about B. at C. with D. for Ans: A

59. I was annoyed — him for his dishonesty. [BRUR (B) 15-16] A. with B. for C. to D. against Ans: A

60. They were really annoyed — his activities. [RU (B-Law) 15-16, (A, বিজোড়) 16-17] A. at B. with C. about D. for Ans: A

61. You have to answer — your behaviour. [JU (H) 14-15] A. for B. to C. of D. about Ans: A

62. She has anxiety — her child. [Southeast Bank-12] A. for B. about C. at D. of Ans: B

63. The mother was anxious — the safety of her son. [পুবালী ব্যাংক (TAJO)-১৯] Students are anxious — their results. [RU (I) 15-16, IU H 17-18] A. about B. at C. for D. upon Ans: A (Note: Anxious about safety/results. Source says A).

64. Apart — cricket, he does not watch TV. [সাধারণ বীমা কর্পোরেশন (জুনিয়র অফিসার)-০৯] A. of B. to C. on D. from Ans: D

65. He has an antipathy — smoking. [সহ:পরিচালক (মাদক) ও কারা তত্ত্বাধায়ক-০৬] A. for B. with C. to D. in Ans: C

66. Select the correct preposition of 'I have antipathy — him.' [RU (A3-odd roll) 12-13] A. against B. for C. to D. of Ans: A

67. Lamia has a great apathy — her studies. [সাউদিস্ট ব্যাংক-১১, কৃষি সম্প্রসারণ অধিদপ্তর (অফিস সহকারী)-১৮] He has a great apathy — his studies. [তুলা উন্নয়ন কর্মকর্তা-৯৭, RU 10-11] A. to B. towards C. for D. of Ans: B

68. You must ask apology — him — your rudeness. [কমার্স ব্যাংক (অফিসার)-০৬, জনতা ব্যাংক (SO)-১৬] You must apologize — him — your rudeness. [ইস্টার্ন ব্যাংক (অফিসার)-০৫] A. to, of B. at, for C. to, for D. with, by Ans: C

69. The Pakistan Govt. must apologize — Bangladeshi people for their 71's activities. [JnU (A) 13-14] A. to B. for C. at D. upon Ans: A

70. The man must apologise — what he has done. [DU (A) 02-03, RU (অর্থনীতি) 07-08] Akram apologised — being late. [CU (C) 07-08] A. to B. for C. at D. by Ans: B

71. I appealed — him — the post. [JKKNIU (গ) 16-17] I appeal — you — mercy. [CU 06-07] A. to, about B. to, for C. at, about D. for, by Ans: B

72. He appealed — the High Court — the judgement of the district court. [BRUR (A) 15-16] I will appeal — the Supreme court — this misrule. [IU (B) 10-11] A. at, about B. at, against C. to, against D. to, about Ans: C

73. His appeal — mercy was rejected. [DU (B) 04-05] A. for B. with C. to D. on Ans: A

74. I appeared — the SSC exam last year. [BCIC'র সহ. ব্যবস্থাপক-১৮] A. on B. in C. at D. for Ans: C

75. I asked the boy to appear — the viva-voce Board. [RU (B) 16-17] A. at B. on C. to D. before Ans: D

76. The convict appeared — the court. [Medical 17-18] A. in B. to C. before D. at Ans: C

77. I intend to apply — a job in the Accounts Department. [CU (C1) 07-08] A. to B. for C. with D. at Ans: B

78. My brother has no appetite — food. [সড়ক ও জনপথ অধিদপ্তরের উপ-সহকারী প্রকৌশলী (সিভিল)-০৩, JU (D) 12-13] I have no appetite — food. [PSC এর সহকারী পরিচালক-০৪] A. at B. for C. to D. in Ans: B

79. How did you get an appointment — Dr. Howard? [PSC এর সহকারী পরিচালক-০৪] A. by B. at C. with D. to Ans: C

80. He appointed me — this post. [দুর্নীতি দমন ব্যুরো-৮৪] My father has been appointed — the post of director in the company. [CU (C2) 02-03] A. in B. to C. on D. of Ans: B

81. Dad doesn't approve — smoking. [বাংলাদেশ পরমাণু শক্তি কমিশনে একাউন্টস এসিস্ট্যান্ট-১৮] I approved — his action. [রেজি: প্রাথমিক সহকারী শিক্ষক (শাপলা)-১১] I cannot approve — her conduct. [বাংলাদেশ কৃষি ব্যাংক-১১] No sensible man can approve — lawlessness. [DU (E) 03-04] Our MD has approved — the proposal. [JU (C2) 12-13] A. of B. on C. in D. to Ans: A

82. I have no aptitude — music. [প্রাথমিক সহকারী শিক্ষক-০৬, RU (I) 15-16, IU (G) 15-16] A. to B. for C. of D. against Ans: B

83. She argued — her mother about her marriage. [DU (IER) 06-07] Mithila argued — me about the marriage. [215 BCS, IU G 12-13, ১৪তম প্রভাষক নিবন্ধন-১৭] A. with B. for C. to D. from Ans: A

84. Do not — the question. [DU (D) 96-97] A. argue about B. argue with C. argue for D. argue on Ans: A

85. They argued — the right to strike. [RU 09-10] A. from B. for C. against D. with Ans: B

86. The committee has arrived — a decision. [DU (C) 18-19] The ministers arrived — a decision last night. [24th BCS, IU (G) 13-14, সোনালী ব্যাংক (SO)-১৪] We have not arrived — any decision. [10th BCS (লিখিত)] A. to B. at C. on D. by Ans: B

87. Prime Minister has arrived — London. [পেট্রোবাংলার হিসাব সহকারী-১৯] A. at B. to C. in D. from Ans: C (Arrive in a city/country).

88. One should be ashamed — telling a lie. [CU (F) 15-16] He is not ashamed — his mistakes. [CU (D) 07-08, 09-10] One should be ashamed — one's misconduct. [প্রাথমিক প্রধান শিক্ষক-৯৩] I am ashamed — my mistakes. [CU (D) 03-04] A. of B. by C. for D. in Ans: A

89. He assisted me — answering the question. [বাংলাদেশ টারিফ কমিশনে গবেষণা কর্মকর্তা-১৮] A. with B. in C. through D. by Ans: B (Note: Source indicates B).

90. He didn't ask me —; he kept me standing at the door. [পররাষ্ট্র মন্ত্রণালয়ে ব্যক্তিগত কর্মকর্তা-০৬] A. for B. out C. after D. in Ans: D (Ask in = invite inside).

91. The money we asked — was not forthcoming. [নির্বাচন কমিশন সচিবালয়ে প্রশাসনিক কর্মকর্তা-০৪] He came and asked — my book. [CU (B) 03-04] Jalal asked — a loan of TK.500/- [15th BCS (লিখিত)] A. for B. after C. about D. around Ans: A

92. I can give you no assurance — help. [রাজশাহী কৃষি উন্নয়ন ব্যাংক (ক্যাশিয়ার)-১০, Trust Bank (ACO)-12] I can't give you assurance — help. [মার্কেন্টাইল ব্যাংক/কমার্স ব্যাংক (অফিসার)-০৬, অগ্রণী ব্যাংক (অফিসার)-১০] A. for B. of C. about D. to Ans: B

93. I was astonished — his strange appearance. [CU (G) 09-10, প্রাথ: সহকারী শিক্ষক-১৩] He was astonished — my courage. [প্রাক প্রাথমিক সহকারী শিক্ষক-১৩] A. in B. into C. at D. for E. of Ans: C

94. He does not attend — his office timely. [IFIC Bank (TAO)-18] I attend — office punctually. [প্রাথমিক প্রধান শিক্ষক (নাগলিঙ্গম)-১২] He attended — the airport. [খাদ্য-পরিদর্শক-০০] A. to B. in C. at D. on Ans: C (Attend at a place).

95. You should attend — your lessons. [প্রাথমিক প্রধান শিক্ষক-১২] A. in B. on C. to D. at Ans: C (Attend to business/lessons).

96. He doesn't have much time to attend — his garden these days. [সহ:সচিব (আইন, ড্রাফটিং)-০৫] A. for B. on C. to D. with Ans: C

97. The nurse attended — the patient. [প্রাথমিক প্রধান শিক্ষক (ক্রিসানথিমাম)-১২, HSTU (B) 12-13] A nurse attends — patients. [RU (হিসাববিজ্ঞান) 09-10] A. in B. to C. upon/on D. at Ans: C (Attend on/upon = serve).

98. You must atone — your sin. [মার্কেন্টাইল ব্যাংক (অফিসার)-০৮] A. at B. to C. in D. for Ans: D

99. He attributed the loss — me. [DU (C) 03-04, IU (G) 11-12, বাংলাদেশ ব্যাংক (ক্যাশ অফিসার)-১১, রাজশাহী কৃষি উন্নয়ন ব্যাংক (কর্মকর্তা, ২য় শ্রেণি)-১৫] A. from B. by C. to D. on Ans: C

100. The quotation was erroneously — to a British poet. [DU (C) 09-10] A. resolved B. vitiated C. activated D. attributed Ans: D

101. People who are averse — hard work generally do not succeed in life. [KU (L) 14-15] He has serious aversion — smoking. [IU (আইন) 05-06] A. to B. by C. in D. of Ans: A

102. Are you aware — the situation in Iraq? [ইসলামিক ফাউন্ডেশনের ম্যানেজার-১৬] A. about B. in C. on D. of Ans: D

103. I was totally baffled — Nina's behaviour. [JU G 17-18] A. by B. for C. of D. on Ans: A

104. I base my conclusions — market research. [অগ্রণী ব্যাংক (অফিসার)-০৮] A. with B. on C. from D. from Ans: B

105. Have you ever been — the longest sea beach in the world? [উপজেলা পোস্টমাস্টার-১০] Have you ever been — New York? [RU (CSE) 09-10] A. up B. to C. in D. on Ans: B

106. He begged the favour — me. [JU (D) 16-17] A. from B. of C. by D. to Ans: B

107. This is not my pen, it belongs — a colleague of mine. [SUST A 16-17] A. with B. on C. to D. onto Ans: C

108. He was bent — walking the entire distance. [CU (E) 07-08] He is bent — going to the meeting. [প্রাথমিক সহকারী শিক্ষক-১০] A. with B. for C. about D. on Ans: D

109. The villagers are bereft — modern facilities. [বাংলাদেশ রেলওয়ে সহকারী লোকো মাস্টার (গ্রেড-১)-১৮] A. from B. at C. of D. for Ans: C

110. Our path is beset — difficulties. [IU 02-03] A. with B. under C. of D. against Ans: A

111. The gifts will be bestowed — the guests. [JU (F) 12-13] A. over B. at C. on D. for Ans: C

112. I have no bias — late marriage. [থানা শিক্ষা অফিসার-৯৯] A. towards B. for C. against D. at Ans: C (Normally bias against or towards. Source says A for 'bias towards'. Context 'no bias' implies impartiality, so 'against' or 'towards' fits depending on view. Source key A? Let's check. Source Q112 Ans: a (towards). But usually 'bias against'. If A is answer, maybe context. I will list A).

113. Tolstoy was blessed — thirteen children but he was not blessed — all of them. [SUST (B) 00-01] A. with, for B. with, in C. with, by D. with, on Ans: B

114. The police tried to blame the accident — the poor rickshaw puller. [DU D 17-18] A. for B. to C. over D. on Ans: D (Blame sth on sb).

115. She was blessed — a son. [সার্কেল অ্যাডজুটেন্ট-১০, DU (C) 14-15, প্রাথমিক সহকারী শিক্ষক (১ম পর্যায়)-১৯] Boby is blessed — good health. [KU (BBA) 11-12, JUST (B) 13-14] A. by B. for C. in D. with Ans: D

116. You should not blush — shame at your own mistake. [প্রাক-প্রাথমিক সহকারী শিক্ষক (মেঘনা)-১৩] A. at B. on C. upon D. with Ans: D

117. The man was blind — his left eye. [JU (A) 16-17] The man is blind — one eye. [COU (B) 09-10] A. of B. to C. on D. with Ans: A

118. She is blind — her husband faults. [সহকারী রাজস্ব কর্মকর্তা (মুক্তিযোদ্ধা ও ক্ষুদ্র নৃগোষ্ঠী)-১৫] He is blind — his son's fault. [সঞ্চয় পরিদপ্তরের সহকারী পরিচালক ০৭, JnU (C) 10-11, RU 08-09, (E) 18-19] Most mothers are blind — their sons' fault. [RU(B) 12-13] A. in B. with C. of D. to Ans: D

119. She boasted — her skill at chess. [রাকাব (কোষাধ্যক্ষ)-১৫, নির্বাচন কমিশন সচিবালয়ে স্টোর কিপার-১৯] He boasted — his accomplishment. [KU (জীববিজ্ঞান স্কুল) 12-13] Do not boast — your beauty. [CU (A) 09-10] A modest man does not boast — his merit. [HSTU (A) 14-15, JU (C2) 15-16] He always boasts — his wealth. [BRUR (ক) 08-09] A. with B. about C. in D. of Ans: D

120. I was bound — contract — pay the money. [BRUR (E) 12-13] A. by, with B. by, to C. to, for D. to, to Ans: B

121. He sat there brooding — whether life was worth living. [BSMRSTU (E) 17-18] A. over B. about C. of D. upon Ans: A (or D? Brood on/over. Source key A. Wait. Source 121 Ans: A. Option A is 'over'. D is 'upon'. Both are correct. Source prefers A).

122. Do not brood so much — your misfortune. [প্রাথমিক সহকারী শিক্ষক-১২] A. on B. of C. to D. upon Ans: A (or D. Source A).

123. Suddenly he burst — tears. [পায়রা বন্দর কর্তৃপক্ষের সাব-ইন্সপেক্টর-১৮] A. into B. of C. with D. on Ans: A

124. She does not care — me at all. [IU C 10-11] A. of B. for C. on D. off Ans: B

125. I don't care — your opinion. [ক্রীড়া পরিদপ্তরের অফিস সহকারী-১৯] Don't you care — this country's future? [শ্রম পরিদপ্তরের প্রভাষক-০৫] A. for B. of C. about D. at Ans: C

126. A drowning man catches — a straw. [Medical 02-03, RU 06-07, (E-জোড়) 14-15] A. with B. of C. on D. at Ans: D

127. I caught him — the ear. [উপজেলা আনসার ও ভিডিপি কর্মকর্তা/সার্কেল অ্যাডজুটেন্ট-১৫] I caught him — the hand. [সমাজসেবা অফিসার-০৯] A. by B. with C. in D. of Ans: A

128. He found a clue — the mystery. [CU (F) 02-03] A. of B. to C. on D. about Ans: B

129. He has no good cause — complaint. Darkness was the cause — his losing his way. [সোনালী ও জনতা ব্যাংক (সিনিয়র অফিসার)-১৮] A. about, in B. at, about C. for, of D. of, with Ans: C

130. I have no cause — anxiety. [প্রাথমিক সহকারী শিক্ষক-৮৯, ৯৯] A. of B. to C. for D. against Ans: C

131. His views did not coincide — those of his life. [CU (E) 11-12] His birth coincided — Mother Teresa. [RU 07-08] His statement coincides — mine. [দুর্নীতি দমন ব্যুরো-৮৪] A. to B. on C. for D. with Ans: D

132. Please come — my office. [দুদকের উপসহকারী পরিদর্শক ১০] A. by B. at C. on D. to Ans: D

133. He commenced her speech — a short prayer. [IU (B) 10-11] A. upon B. into C. with D. at Ans: C

134. I have no comment — this subject. [JU (F) 12-13] He made a comment — my proposal. [EBL Bank-05] The expert was asked to comment — the report. [RU (D, অবাণিজ্য) 16-17] A. about B. for C. on D. with Ans: C

135. Our country is committed — a policy of peace co-existence. [বাংলাদেশ কৃষি ব্যাংক ১১] Signing form committed you — buy the goods. [RU (B-Law) 12-13] A. with B. for C. to D. by Ans: C

136. Their reward was not commensurate — the work done by us. [স্ট্যান্ডার্ড ব্যাংক লি. অ্যাসিসটেন্ট অফিসার (ক্যাশ)-০৯, ১১, JU (D) 17-18] Your pay is not commensurate — your work. [RU 07-08] A. to B. for C. at D. with Ans: D

137. Shelly can be compared — Nazrul. [RU 05-06] Nazrul is compared — Shelly. [RU 07-08] A. at B. with C. to D. upon Ans: B

138. Life is compared — flower. [RU (Law) 07-08] Anger may be compared — fire. [প্রাক-প্রাথমিক সহকারী শিক্ষক-১৩] Tagore compares his love — flowers. [CU (D) 11-12] A. with B. to C. on D. by Ans: B

139. Which one is correct? [RU (রাষ্ট্রবিজ্ঞান) 04-05, প্রাথমিক সহকারী শিক্ষক (বুড়িগঙ্গা)-১৩] A. Anger is compared with fire. B. Anger is compared to fire. C. Anger is compared against fire. D. Anger is compared of fire. Ans: B

140. Your comment was not compatible — your work. [SESIP এর সহকারী পরিদর্শক-১৯] You should drive the car at a speed compatible — safety. [প্রাথমিক প্রধান শিক্ষক-০৯] Drive the car at a speed compatible — safety. [RU (সমাজবিজ্ঞান) 10-11, IU (B) 16-17] A. with B. at C. to D. for Ans: A

141. I will compensate — your loss. [JU (গ) 07-08] If you suffer any loss, we will compensate you — that. [JU (C) 12-13] Nothing can compensate — this kind of loss. [15th BCS (written)] The bank will compensate the customer — his loss. [সোনালী ব্যাংক (সিনিয়র অফিসার)-১৪] A. to B. with C. against D. for Ans: D

142. He complained to me — your conduct. [KU BBA 11-12] A. about B. of C. off D. for Ans: B (Source B. Note: Complain of conduct/illness. Complain about situation. Complain of is specific here per source).

143. These days everybody complains — pollution. [গণমাধ্যম ইনস্টিটিউটের সহকারী পরিচালক-০৩] He complains — headache. [JnU (B) 17-18] A. for B. against C. about D. of Ans: D (Source D).

144. I complied — her request. [১২তম প্রভাষক নিবন্ধন-১৫] Safety measures of garments factories must fully comply — the rules of ILO. [CU D 13-14] I shall try to comply — your request. [COU C 13-14, RU D 17-18] Did the landlord comply — your request? [COU (B) 08-09] He readily complied — my request. [RU (মার্কেটিং) 09-10, (A5) 11-12, মার্কেন্টাইল ব্যাংক-০৯] I am unable to comply — your request. [DU (C) 97-98, রাজশাহী কৃষি উন্নয়ন ব্যাংক-১০] We regret that we cannot comply — your request. [JU (G) 18-19] A. at B. on C. with D. in Ans: C

145. I cannot conceive — cruelty/such mistakes. [DU (C) 95-96, RU (D-even) 13-14, JU (D) 16-17] A. for B. to C. of D. from Ans: C

146. Eight men were concerned — the plot. [38th BCS] Nine men were concerned — the plot. [প্রাথমিক সহকারী শিক্ষক-১৮] A. of B. with C. in D. for Ans: C

147. He was concerned — his son's welfare. [JnU (C) 07-08] Students are concerned — their result. [প্রাথমিক সহকারী শিক্ষক-৯৯, ইউনিয়ন সমাজকর্মী-১৬] A. to B. at C. with D. for Ans: D

148. It is so noisy that I cannot concentrate — my homework. [অগ্রণী ব্যাংক সিনিয়র অফিসার-১৩] I find it very difficult to concentrate — my work when it is such a lovely day outside. [RU (Law) 09-10] A. in B. into C. upon D. on Ans: D

149. I concur — you on your decision. [প্রাক-প্রাথমিক সহকারী শিক্ষক (মেঘনা)-১৩] A. to B. by C. with D. upon Ans: C

150. I do not concur — you — that point. [CU 05-06] A. with, in B. with, on C. on, at D. at, at Ans: B

151. We condole — him — his loss. [RU 09-10] A. against, about B. with, at C. with, on D. none Ans: C

152. He confessed — his guilt. [BRUR (D) 13-14] A. at B. to C. with D. for Ans: B

153. I always confide — you. [প্রাথমিক সহকারী শিক্ষক-০৮, (সুরমা)-১৩] A. in B. at C. on D. with Ans: A

154. I confided the secret — him. [RU (Law) 07-08] A. with B. to C. on D. in Ans: B

155. He is confident — success. [প্রাথমিক সহকারী শিক্ষক-১৮] Are you confident — your performance? [উপ-খাদ্য পরিদর্শক-০৯, BSMRSTU (D) 13-14] A. of B. by C. because D. none of these Ans: A

156. He has great confidence — his assistant. [JKKNIU (B) 12-13] I have no confidence — him. [17th BCS (written)] A. to B. in C. of D. off Ans: B

157. He was confined — bed owing to illness. [মহাহিসাব নিরীক্ষক ও নিয়ন্ত্রকের অধীন জুনিয়র অডিটর-১৪] Karim is confined — bed. [RU (Law) 07-08, (সমাজকর্ম) 08-09, 09-10] A. on B. with C. to D. in Ans: C

158. Rias vai was confined — prison. [RU (Law) 07-08] A. on B. with C. in D. to Ans: C

159. His words conform — his work. [প্রাক-প্রাথমিক সহকারী শিক্ষক-১৩] A. with B. by C. in D. to Ans: D

160. I congratulate you — your brilliant success. [বহিরাগমন ও পাসপোর্ট অধিদপ্তরের সহকারী পরিচালক-১৪] Medha congratulated — my success. [ফায়ার সার্ভিস-এর ফোরম্যান-১৯] We congratulated the Bangladesh Cricket Team — their wonderful victory over New Zealand. [NU (বাণিজ্য) 13-14] A. out B. from C. for D. on Ans: D

161. A style of reporting must confirm — the prevailing practice. [DU (C) 07-08] A. into B. to C. in D. upon E. with Ans: B (Note: 'Confirm to' is often used interchangeably with 'Conform to' in older texts or local usage for compliance. Standard is Conform to. Confirm means corroborate. If text says Confirm to, likely Conform to was meant. Ans B).

162. He has not connection — this affair. [ইস্টার্ন ব্যাংক (অফিসার) ০৫] A. for B. to C. with D. in Ans: B

163. A man who always connives — the faults — his children is their worst enemy. [KU (B) 12-13] A. with, of B. to, with C. at, of D. at, for Ans: C

164. The investigation committee consists — five members. [নির্বাচন কমিশন সচিবালয়ে উচ্চমান সহকারী-১৮] Our family consists — five members. [প্রাথমিক সহকারী শিক্ষক-৯০] The school consists — five classes. [IU (খ) 07-08, RU 09-10] A. of B. in C. with D. on Ans: A

165. Happiness consists — contentment. [ICB এর ক্যাশিয়ার-১৮] A game of tennis is competitive and consists — beating your opponent. [প্রাথ:সহ: শিক্ষক-৯৭] A. of B. in C. with D. for Ans: B

166. The two companies consolidated — greater efficiency. [নির্বাচন কমিশন সচিবালয়ে প্রশাসনিক কর্মকর্তা-০৪] A. on B. for C. with D. up Ans: B

167. She was so constant — me! [NBR এর সহকারী রাজস্ব কর্মকর্তা-১৫] A. off B. of C. with D. to Ans: D

168. Five litres of milk is contained — the pot. [১৬তম প্রভাষক নিবন্ধন-১৯] A. by B. to C. in D. at Ans: C

169. She contributed Tk.1000 — the relief fund. [JU (গ) 11-12] A. for B. on C. to D. with Ans: C

170. Christopher Marlowe was a contemporary — Shakespeare. [স্বরাষ্ট্র মন্ত্রণালয়ে প্রশাসনিক কর্মকর্তা-০৬] A. with B. on C. of D. to Ans: C

171. The teacher has little control — his students. [প্রাথমিক সহকারী শিক্ষক (বরিশাল)-০৭] A. on B. over C. to D. for Ans: B

172. He was not conversant — the plan. [DU D 19-20] A. of B. to C. with D. in Ans: C

173. Many Nigerians were converted — Christianity in the 19th century. [সহ:সচিব (আইন)-০৫] A. to B. towards C. for D. over to Ans: A

174. He was convinced — my honesty. [প্রাথমিক সহকারী শিক্ষক-১৪] I am convinced — the necessity of prudence. [প্রাথমিক প্রধান শিক্ষক-০৯] I could not convince him — his mistakes. [মার্কেন্টাইল ব্যাংক (অফিসার)-০৬] A. with B. by on C. in D. of Ans: D

175. At the sight of the comic scene he convulsed — laughter. [JU (গ) 12-13] A. in B. on C. with D. at Ans: C

176. I cannot cope — the situation. [মাদকদ্রব্য নিয়ন্ত্রণ অধিদপ্তরের হিসাবরক্ষক-১৯] I cannot cope — such heavy work. [RU 08-09] A. with B. to C. on D. of Ans: A

177. The debutante could not — the pressure of playing in an international match. [JnU (B) 14-15] A. cope up B. cope with C. cope up with D. cope Ans: B

178. Nizam lost control of the car and crashed — the wall. [দুর্নীতি দমন কমিশন (সহকারী কর্মকর্তা)-১০] A. on B. into C. to D. with Ans: B

179. My friend is crazy — films. [JnU (C) 08-09] A. with B. on C. about D. by Ans: C

180. Munir does not crave — money. [RU (সমাজকর্ম) 03-04] A. for B. about C. over D. to Ans: A

181. Credit tk 5000 — my account. [36 BCS, ১৫তম শিক্ষক নিবন্ধন-১৯] Credit the amount — my account. [Rupali Bank 10] Please credit the cheque — my account. [HSTU (B) 12-13] A. in B. against C. with D. to Ans: D

182. Prices are creeping — again. [থানা ও জেলা সমাজসেবা অফিসার-৯৯] A. on B. off C. up D. over Ans: C

183. Pedestrians cross — whenever and wherever they wish. [NU (ব্যবসায়) 10-11] A. out B. into C. over D. at Ans: C

184. Don't cry — anything without knowing its pros and cons. [RU 05-6] A. down B. up C. out D. at Ans: B (Cry up = praise. Cry down = disparage. Context: Don't praise/criticize? Usually 'cry down' fits 'without knowing'. But text says B 'up'. If it means don't praise blindly, then B. If it means don't criticize, A. Text Ans: B. I'll list B).

185. It is no use crying — the spilt milk. [IU (B) 14-15] Do not cry — spilt milk. [Medical 02-03, Dental 03-04, প্রাথ:সহ: শিক্ষক-০৮] A. with B. over C. for D. at Ans: B

186. There is no cure — AIDS. [RU 08-09] A. of B. for C. to D. on Ans: B

187. He was cured — his diseases. [শাহজালাল ইসলামী ব্যাংক লি. (ট্রেইনার অফিসার, ক্যাশ)-১৬] She is cured — itches. [COU C 16-17] Rony has been cured — her disease. [KU (BBA) 11-12] A. from B. with C. of D. to Ans: C

188. The accident was my fault, so I had to pay for the damage — the other car. [IU G 17-18, রূপালী ব্যাংক-১০] A. on B. of C. for D. to Ans: D

189. He deals — rice. [চলচ্চিত্র ও প্রকাশনা অধিদপ্তরের ক্যামেরাম্যান-১৯] He deals — stationary goods. [শ্রম অধিদপ্তরের শ্রম অফিসার-৯৬] The company deals — computer software. [Standard Bank (A.O.Cash)-09] A. in B. to C. with D. of Ans: A

190. He does not know how to deal — a gentleman. [রাজশাহী কৃষি উন্নয়ন ব্যাংক (অফিসার)-১৪] He deals in rice but does not know how to deal — the customers. [যোগাযোগ মন্ত্রণালয়ের অধীন প্রশাসনিক কর্মকর্তা-০৬] A. to B. of C. with D. for Ans: C

191. We have to deal — our problems. [DU (D) 18-19] He has dealt — the problem nicely. [DU (B) 04-05, IU ( ) 10-11, BSMRUST (B) 11-12, BRUR (F) 13-14] A. to B. in C. with D. on Ans: C

192. Selfie culture is a demonstration — modern superficiality. [RU (A-বিজোড়) 15-16] A. for B. in C. of D. by Ans: C

193. The train to Rajshahi departed — the platform. [PUST (C) 15-16] The train to Manchester departs — platform 12. [DU (D) 15-16] You are departing — the truth. [RU (Law) 09-10] A. to B. with C. of D. from Ans: D

194. This is a plain departure — the established norm. [NU (মানবিক) 09-10, RU (B-Law) 13-14] A. from B. at C. on D. after Ans: A

195. Correct preposition of 'deprive' is- [RU E 18-19] A. from B. of C. to D. for Ans: B

196. The poor are deprived — their rights. [সমাজসেবা অধিদপ্তরে অফিস সহায়ক-১৭] A. of B. to C. for D. in Ans: A

197. Teaching can be a tough job particularly when you have to — aggressive and unruly students. [DU (A) 14-15] A. cope on B. deal with C. handle to D. work out Ans: B

198. It is derogatory — my position. [RU 04-05] Such remarks are derogatory — your reputation. [Standard Bank-09, Uttara Bank-11] A. at B. with C. to D. of Ans: C

199. Armed thieves descended — the harmless travellers. [JnU (B) 05-06, DU (A) 07-08] A. on B. in C. at D. into Ans: A

200. He despaired — success. [প্রাথমিক প্রধান শিক্ষক (শিউলী)-০৯] A. in B. of C. with D. at Ans: B

201. 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

202. The students became detached — library work. [RU 04-05] A. in B. from C. with D. at Ans: B

203. Any deviation — the code of conduct will be punished. [RU (গণযোগাযোগ) 06-07] A. by B. of C. from D. with Ans: C

204. I cannot deviate — truth. [IU (G) 12-13] A. with B. from C. on D. to Ans: B

205. 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

206. 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).

207. He devotes much of his time — reading. [RU (C1) 18-19] A. in B. of C. about D. to Ans: D

208. 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

209. Every man differs — opinion — each other. [CU G 12-13] A. from, in B. in, of C. of, at D. in, from Ans: D

210. Then I differ — you in politics. [RU 07-08] A. in B. to C. by D. with Ans: D

211. 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

212. 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

213. 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

214. We must discourage people — throwing trash in public places. [DU (B) 15-16] A. for B. from C. to D. into Ans: B

215. Scientists announced this week the discovery — a new organism. [BU (A) 14-15] A. about B. around C. of D. for Ans: C

216. These slums are a disgrace — the civic authorities. [JU (C2) 15-16] A. by B. on C. for D. to Ans: D

217. 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

218. 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

219. I have a distaste — publicity. [রাজশাহী কৃষি উন্নয়ন ব্যাংক (অফিসার)-১৪] A. at B. about C. against D. for Ans: D

220. An honest man has no distrust — anyone. [প্রাথমিক সরকারী শিক্ষক-১০] A. on B. with C. for D. of Ans: D

221. The skirt does — at the back. [নির্বাচন কমিশন সচিবালয়ে প্রশাসনিক কর্মকর্তা-০৪] A. for B. with C. on D. up Ans: D

222. 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

223. She dreams — running her own business. [৯ম বিজেএস (সহকারী জজ)-১৪] A. in B. by C. to D. of Ans: D

224. Our principal is easy — approach. [মাধ্যমিক প্রধান শিক্ষক-০৪] A. of B. in C. with D. for Ans: A

225. The young man was enamored — this beguiling woman. [IU (C) 15-16] A. of B. over C. at D. by Ans: A

226. 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

227. He is endowed — talents. [RU (D-Even) 13-14] A. with B. over C. of D. on Ans: A

228. They are endowed — reason. [JKKNIU (D) 18-19] A. with B. by C. to D. x Ans: A

229. He is engaged — writing books. [প্রাক-প্রাথমিক সহকরী শিক্ষক-১৩] A. in B. with C. to D. at Ans: A

230. The girl is engaged — my brother. [প্রাক-প্রাথমিক সহকরী শিক্ষক-১৩] A. with B. by C. at D. to Ans: D

231. He has eminence — painting. [BRUR A 16-17] A. on B. at C. in D. for Ans: C

232. 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

233. 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

234. 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

235. 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).

236. 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

237. The police are enquiring — his connections with the criminals. [সহকারী সচিব (আইন মন্ত্রণা:)-০৫] A. on B. into C. for D. over Ans: B

238. 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

239. He was equal — the task. [RU 09-10] A. for B. of C. to D. with Ans: C

240. 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

241. Sincerity is essential — success in life. [IFIC Bank (TSO)-19] A. to B. in C. into D. on Ans: A

242. Education is essential — democracy. [BRUR A 15-16] A. for B. to C. with D. about Ans: A

243. Man has no escape — death. [Pubali Bank (Officer) 06] A. by B. from C. of D. with Ans: B

244. The boy excels — painting. [১৩তম শিক্ষক নিবন্ধন-১৬] A. on B. in C. for D. to Ans: B

245. 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

246. This is an exception — the rule. [CU (E) 04-05] A. of B. to C. by D. for Ans: B

247. 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

248. The king was exiled — the land. [RU 09-10, (D) 18-19] A. to B. from C. under D. by Ans: B

249. Can you exchange my dollars — pounds? [JnU (D) 10-11] A. by B. from C. for D. in Ans: C

250. He was exempted — attending the seminar. [HSTU (C) 11-12] The student was exempted — paying his fees. [BRUR (E) 14-15] A. from B. of C. to D. under Ans: A

251. He was exiled — his country. [IU (C) 14-15] A. from B. on C. at D. for Ans: A

252. Excess — anything is bad. [মাদকদ্রব্য নিয়ন্ত্রণ অধিদপ্তরের উপ-পরিদর্শক-১৯] A. for B. of C. in D. by Ans: B

253. The girl is expert — drawing. [RU (K) 17-18] A. by B. to C. at D. in Ans: D

254. Mr. Anwar is expert — physics. [প্রাক-প্রাথমিক সহকারী শিক্ষক-১৩] A. at B. with C. to D. in Ans: D

255. Choose the correct options: The government has extended a warm welcome — the visiting delegation. [DU (C) 11-12, প্রাক-প্রাথমিক সহকারী শিক্ষক (মুক্তিযোদ্ধা কোটা)-১৬] A. to B. for C. with D. among Ans: A

256. He exulted — me in my misfortune. [JU B 09-10, MBSTU D 16-17] A. for B. with C. at D. of Ans: C (Exult at/over).

257. Don't exult — a fallen enemy. [উপজেলা সমাজসেবা অফিসার-০৮] Don't exult — a fallen foe. [রাজশাহী কৃষি উন্নয়ন ব্যাংক (সুপারভাইজার)-১৫] A. with B. over C. into D. upon Ans: B

258. He faced — difficulties. [তথ্য মন্ত্রণালয়ের অধীনে সহকারী পরিচালক-০৩] A. in B. with C. of D. by Ans: B

259. The old man fell — a deep sleep. [RU 07-08] A. into B. on C. in D. under Ans: A

260. He failed — English last year. [RU (সমাজকর্ম) 05-06] A. with B. in C. of D. for Ans: B

261. Almost everyone fails — on the first try. [18th BCS, Medical 93-94] A. in passing his driver's test B. to his driver's test C. to have passed his driver's test D. passing his driver's test Ans: A

262. I think he is familiar — this. [DU (C) 18-19] I am not familiar — this subject. [JU (C9) 15-16] A. to B. for C. of D. with Ans: D

263. He fantasized — winning the lottery. [21 BCS, সমাজসেবা অধিদপ্তরে ইনস্ট্রাক্টর-০৫, DU (D) 08-09, RU (অর্থনীতি) 09-10, IU (C & G) 13-14] A. about B. for C. in D. with Ans: A

264. She likes to fantasize — winning the Red Crescent lottery. [DU (B) 09-10, RU (ভাষা) 10-11] A. with B. about C. after D. on Ans: B

265. I am fatigued — wide travelling. [রিসার্চ অফিসার-০৬, সহ. পরিচালক (মাদক) ও কারা তত্ত্বাবধায়ক-০৬] A. in B. for C. by D. with Ans: D

266. Will you favour us — an Interview? [RU (অর্থনীতি) 08-09] A. in B. of C. for D. with Ans: D

267. Try to fill — the cracks first. [৬ষ্ঠ বিজেএস (সহকারী জজ)-১১] A. up B. in C. against D. about Ans: B

268. If you want to join our club, you have to — a form and send it to the secretary. [CU C 17-18] A. fill up B. fill out C. fill into D. fill over Ans: B

269. Everyone was asked to fill — a form before test. [RU (Law) 11-12] A. up B. in C. out D. with Ans: B

270. They gave me a form and told me to —. [15th BCS (লিখিত, মানসিক দক্ষতা)-15] A. fill B. fell into C. fill into D. fill in Ans: D

271. They gave me a form and told me to —. [CU (গ) 05-06, DU (B) 07-08, JU (G) 10-11, JKKNIU (A) 13-14, KU (প্রযুক্তিবিদ্যা স্কুল) 13-14] A. fill on B. fill in it C. fill on it D. fill it in Ans: D

272. The Karnaphuli flows — the Bay of Bengal. [BU (B) 12-13] The Meghna flows — the Bay of Bengal. [BSMRSTU (E) 16-17] A. to B. at C. in D. into Ans: D

273. Water is flowing — the danger point of the river. [প্রধানমন্ত্রীর কার্যালয়ে সহকারী পরিচালক-১৩] A. in B. for C. in D. over Ans: D

274. We are fond — taking different kind of food. [IU 10-11] A good student is fond — books. [HSTU (B) 10-11] A. for B. of C. being D. in Ans: B

275. The epic focuses — heroic deeds associated with war. [BSRMSTU (F) 14-15, DU (C) 03-04, 05-06, (৭ কলেজ) 18-19] A. along B. to C. on D. at Ans: C

276. She has great fondness — classical music. [RU (মানবিক) 10-11, JnU (B) 10-11, সহকারী জজ-১১] She has great fondness — children. [JnU (D) 13-14] A. of B. for C. in D. over Ans: B

277. Students learn better in an environment which is — pressure. [DU (A) 14-15] A. full of B. deprived of C. free from D. regardless of Ans: C

278. The goods arrived free — tax. [NU (মানবিক) 14-15] A. from B. for C. of D. on Ans: C

279. I would frown — that sorts of snobbish attitude. [সর:মাধ্যমিক সহকারী শিক্ষক-০৯] A. against B. upon C. down D. with Ans: B

280. How do I get — the air terminal? [JnU (D) 05-06] A. in B. to C. on D. at Ans: B

281. She is gifted — common sense. [JU (1) 17-18] A. in B. by C. with D. over Ans: C

282. Who did you give the money —? [মাদকদ্রব্য নিয়ন্ত্রণ অধি: উপ-পরিদর্শক-১৯] A. from B. to C. by D. with Ans: B

283. The car skidded off the road and went — a tree. [RU (Law) 09-10] A. into B. at C. against D. to Ans: A

284. Let's go back — making noodles. [RU (B) 13-14] A. to B. about C. at D. one Ans: A

285. I could not go — for the examination due to rain. [১৬তম প্রভাষক নিবন্ধন-১৯] A. in B. by C. at D. on Ans: A

286. There is no doubt that Alia is very good — telling jokes. [IFIC Bank (TAO)-19] He is very good — reciting poem. [কৃষি সম্প্রসারণ অধিদপ্তর (অফিস সহকারী কাম কম্পিউটার মুদ্রাক্ষরিক)-১৮] He is good — making stories. [ডাচ বাংলা ব্যাংক লি. প্রবেশনারী অফিসার-১৭] Your sister is good — cooking. [CU (B2,6)14-15] She is very good — cooking. [CU (A) 12-13] He is good — fishing/swimming. [RU 07-08, পিএসসি'র সহকারী পরিচালক-১৬, IFIC Bank (TAO)-18] He is good — drawing. [বাংলাদেশ পল্লী বিদ্যুতায়ন বোর্ডের সহকারী ইনফোর্সমেন্ট কো-অর্ডিনেটর-১৯] The boy is good — English/Mathematics. [প্রবাসী কল্যাণ মন্ত্রণালয়ের সহ:কর্মকর্তা-১২, RU A 19-20] A. in B. on C. of D. at Ans: D

287. God is good — me. [প্রাথমিক সহকারী শিক্ষক-০৮] A. to B. at C. on D. with Ans: A

288. The disgruntled man grumbled — his fate. [প্রাথমিক সহকারী শিক্ষক-১২] A. at B. to C. on D. against Ans: A

289. Be happy — what you have. [RU (সমাজবিজ্ঞান) 06-07] A. which B. with C. off D. within Ans: B

290. Priya was surprised — the result and happy — it. [KU (মানবিক স্কুল) 11-12] A. by, with B. in, out C. with, by D. out, in Ans: A (Note: Key is A. Surprised by/at, Happy with).

291. I don't like a person who hankers — wealth. [ডাচবাংলা ব্যাংক-১২, JnU (C) 17-18] He hankers — money. [SESDP এর থানা গবেষণা কর্মকর্তা-১৫, JKKNIU (গ) 16-17] I don't hanker — wealth. [১০ম প্রভাষক নিবন্ধন-১৪] One should not hanker — fame. [JU (গ) 12-13, RU (A2) 18-19, মাদকদ্রব্য নিয়ন্ত্রণ অধিদপ্তরে উপ-পরিদর্শক-১৮] A. after B. over C. for D. on Ans: A

292. I am grateful — you — your kindness. [JnU (A) 09-10] A. at, from B. towards, over C. to, for D. of, about Ans: C

293. The postman handed — the letter. [HSTU (B) 11-12] A. over B. of C. to D. at Ans: A

294. After stopping at Dubai, the ship — Taiwan. [BU (A) 15-16] After stopping at Miami, the ship — Cuba. [IU (B) 11-12] A. passed up B. went over C. made to D. headed for Ans: D

295. He is heir — his uncle's property. [NU (ব্যবসায় শিক্ষা) 13-14, RU (C) 16-17] A. an, for B. a, of C. an, to D. a, from Ans: C

296. He is an heir — the throne. [গণপূর্ত অধিদপ্তরের উপ-সহকারী প্রকৌশলী (সিভিল)-১৮] A. to B. at C. towards D. upon Ans: A

297. Salam hit — an excellent idea. [অগ্রনী ব্যাংক (SO)-১১] A. with B. upon C. by D. in Ans: B

298. He has every hope — success. [বাংলাদেশ পল্লী বিদ্যুতায়ন বোর্ডের সহকারী ইনফোর্সমেন্ট কো-অর্ডিনেটর-১৯] Let us hope — the best. [RU (1-বিজোড়) 13-14] A. for B. to C. of D. by Ans: A

299. I am hopeful — winning. [IU (G) 13-14] A. on B. of C. for D. in Ans: B

300. My aunt is hospitable — all. [COU (B) 16-17] A. to B. in C. for D. with Ans: A

301. The nature is sometimes hostile — us. [RU 08-09, MBSTU (C) 16-17] A. on B. to C. upon D. above Ans: B

302. The man who is hungry — money and honour may prove an antisocial element. [RU (B) 16-17] A. upon B. from C. for D. by Ans: C

303. A good student does not hunt — traditional studies. [দুর্নীতি দমন কমিশনের ডাটা এন্ট্রি অপারেটর-১৯] A. none B. after C. into D. for Ans: D (Source says A 'none'? No. Hunt for. Source key 303 A. D is 'for'. Standard is 'hunt for'. But A says 'none'. Could be a trick question? 'Does not hunt traditional studies' (Direct object)? No. Hunt for. If A is key, maybe A stands for 'none of these' which implies D is wrong? But D is correct. I will assume D).

304. Youth is impatient — restraint. [শ্রম পরিদপ্তরের জনসংখ্যা ও পরিবার কল্যাণ কর্মকর্তা-০৯] A. from B. at C. on D. of Ans: D

305. The people grew impatient — the burden of heavy taxation. [RU (D-বিজোড়) 14-15] A. at B. below C. for D. under Ans: D

306. A new tax was imposed — cigarettes/car. [11th BCS (written), HSTU (A) 11-12] A. in B. on C. for D. at Ans: B

307. Do not impute motives — him. [সরকারী মাধ্যমিক প্রধান শিক্ষক-০৭, অগ্রনী ব্যাংক ১১, JUST (B) 12-13] A. to B. in C. on D. against Ans: A

308. The rent is inclusive — water and electricity. [KU (জীব.স্কুল) 10-11] A. with B. in C. of D. before Ans: C

309. Now computer software is often incompatible — older computers. [RU (A. জোড়) 14-15] A. with B. to C. for D. from Ans: A

310. I am indebted — you for your help. [11th BCS (লিখিত)] I am indebted — my father for supporting my venture. [JnU (A) 17-18] A. to B. on C. with D. in Ans: A

311. You should not be indifferent — your son's misconduct. [RU 10-11] Motin was indifferent — his health. [দুর্যোগ ব্যবস্থাপনা ও ত্রাণ মন্ত্রণালয়ে অফিস সহায়ক-১৯] We should not be indifferent — our duties. [খাদ্য পরিদর্শক-০৯, NSTU C 12-13, সহকারী পল্লী উন্নয়ন কর্মকর্তা-১৩, যুব উন্নয়ন অধিদপ্তরে ক্রেডিট সুপারভাইজার, সাঁটলিপিকার-১৯] A. of B. about C. to D. towards Ans: C

312. Students nowadays spend more time with facebook and show indifference — studies. [COU B 17-18] A. to B. in C. from D. for Ans: A

313. Honesty is indispensable — success. [IU (D) 13-14] A. about B. for C. at D. of Ans: B

314. You should not indulge —. [JU (C) 11-12, KU (BBA) 13-14] A. to smoke B. on smoking C. in smoking D. smoking Ans: C

315. The principal succeeded in convincing the students not to indulge — politics. [DU (D) 96-97, KU (জীববিজ্ঞান) 09-10] A. on B. in C. of D. for Ans: B

316. Bangladesh is not infected — Ebola Virus. [IU (G) 14-15] Bangladesh is not infected — bird flue. [RU 09-10] The house is infected — rats. [17th BCS (written), বাংলাদেশ ডেভেলপমেন্ট ব্যাংক (সিনিয়র অফিসার)-১১] A. to B. on C. with D. over Ans: C

317. Sundarban is infested — animals. [RU 03-04] A. in B. of C. for D. with Ans: D

318. Man is ignorant — his fate. [RU (D-বাণিজ্য, বিজোড়) 13-14] I am ignorant — the matter. [Dental 96-97] A. in B. of C. about D. on Ans: B

319. Which one is correct? [৮ম প্রভাষক নিবন্ধন-১২] A. We should inform the police of the theft. B. We must inform the theft of the police. C. We must inform the police for the theft. D. We should inform the police of the theft. Ans: D

320. Which one is correct? [BRUR (BBA)10-11, টেলিযোগাযোগ মন্ত্রণালয়ের সহকারী পরিচালক (আইন) ১৩] A. I informed the matter to the police. B. I informed the police of the matter. C. I knew the police of the matter. D. I informed of the matter to the police. Ans: B

321. He infused a new spirit — the army. [পিএসসির সহ: সচিব-০৫] A. to B. in C. upon D. into Ans: D

322. These policies are inimical — the interest of our society. [BRUR (A) 15-16] A. for B. from C. to D. about Ans: C

323. We insist — your leaving the room. [পরিসংখ্যান ব্যুরোর জুনিয়র পরিসংখ্যান সহকারী ১৬, SUST (B) 04-05] Do not insist — his going there. [শ্রম ও কর্মসংস্থান মন্ত্রণালয়ে সহ: প্রধান পরিদর্শক-০৯] My parents insisted — my studying medicine when I passed out from the college. [IU C 16-17] A. on B. in C. to D. with Ans: A

324. John is insisting — David's going. [36 BCS] A. to B. of C. on D. for Ans: C

325. He insisted — there. [35th BCS] A. on my going B. is to go C. over going D. to go Ans: A

326. 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

327. She insisted — my doing this. [RU 08-09] He insisted — my going there. [BRUR (C) 08-09] A. of B. in C. upon D. with Ans: C

328. He insisted — my going there. [মাদকদ্রব্য নিয়ন্ত্রণ অধিদপ্তরের হিসাবরক্ষক-১৯] A. in B. to C. of D. on Ans: D

329. He was invited — our party. [RU 08-09] A. of B. on C. to D. with Ans: C

330. Did you get an invitation — the party? [সমাজসেবা অধিদপ্তরে ইনস্ট্রাক্টর-০৫, JKKNIU (ক) 15-16] A. for B. about C. to D. at Ans: C

331. He invested all his money — RNSPIN shares. [RU (D) 14-15] A. with B. in C. on D. for Ans: B

332. The parliament invested the new organization — judicial authority. [BSMRSTU G 18-19] A. by B. with C. from D. through Ans: B

333. We must start an inquiry — the cause of the accident. [NU (Arts) 04-05, MBSTU(B) 14-15] The principal/committee had an inquiry/enquiry — the case. [মার্কেন্টাইল ব্যাংক-০৯, রাজশাহী কৃষি উন্নয়ন ব্যাংক (ক্যাশিয়ার)-১০, JnU (C) 13-14, জনতা ব্যাংক (SO)-১৬, প্রাথমিক সহকারী শিক্ষক (৪র্থ পর্যায়)-১৯, CU (E) 14-15] A. in B. into C. on D. at Ans: B

334. He is intent — getting a good degree in Chemistry. [CU (A) 15-16] He is intent — visiting South Korea. [HSTU (C) 14-15] A. to B. for C. on D. from Ans: C

335. Why is there so much interest — that war? [BU (A) 14-15] My brother has no interest — music. [26th BCS, প্রাথমিক প্রধান শিক্ষক-০৯, JU (গ) 12-13] He takes a lot of interest — politics. [NU (ব্যবসায় শিক্ষা) 10-11] A. for B. in C. with D. at Ans: B

336. He is interested — history. [IFIC Bank TSO-19] He is not interested — cycling. [একটি বাড়ি একটি খামার প্রকল্প-১৭] Nobody is interested — buying my car. [CU (B) 09-10, HSTU (C) 15-16] She is interested — science. [RU (Law) 03-04] A. about B. of C. in D. on Ans: C

337. Why did you intrude — the room? [Intl (A) 13-14] It is very dangerous to intrude — the enemy's camp. [JU (C2) 15-16, পুবালী ব্যাংক (TAJO)-19] A. upon B. to C. into D. for Ans: C

338. Please do not intrude — my personal affairs. [IFIC Bank (TSO)-19] A. about B. in C. of D. on Ans: D

339. I shall introduce you — Dr. Hakim. [IU (C) 15-16] Wordsworth introduced the readers — a new kind of poetry. [31 BCS] I'll introduce you — Dr. Davies. [JnU (D) 08-09] A. with B. at C. to D. by Ans: C

340. The party in opposition generally inveigh — the justice department. [RU B 13-14] A. with B. against C. for D. in Ans: B

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