Preposition - Appropriate Preposition Exercise - 4 for University Admission Test, Job Application Test, BCS Exam and Any Competitive Examination

TOPIC: APPROPRIATE PREPOSITION

QUESTIONS

1. He has retired — business and moved — private life completely. [DU (A) 09-10]

A. to, in

B. of, to

C. for, with

D. from, into

Ans: D

2. He retired — loneliness in his old age. [BSMRSTU (A) 14-15]

A. on

B. from

C. into

D. for

Ans: C

3. My dream is to retire — a villa in Japan. [গণপূর্ত অধিদপ্তরের উপ-সহকারী প্রকৌশলী (সিভিল)-১৮]

A. with

B. from

C. to

D. of

Ans: C

4. He has retired — bed. [বাংলাদেশ কমার্স ব্যাংক-২০০০]

A. in

B. into

C. to

D. at

Ans: C

5. He retired — a pension. [চলচ্চিত্র ও প্রকাশনা অধিদপ্তরে ক্যামেরাম্যান-১৯]

A. from

B. into

C. to

D. on

Ans: D

6. Kajal returned — London — plane — Dhaka. [টেলিভিশনে অডিয়েন্স রিসার্চ অফিসার-০৬]

A. in, by, from

B. from, by, to

C. to, by, from

D. at, by, in

Ans: B

7. Marcel is French. He has just returned — France after two years — Brazil. [BU B 12-13]

A. to, in

B. to, from

C. at, on

D. in, of

Ans: B

8. He has suffered heavy losses, yet he was rolling — wealth. [উত্তরা ব্যাংক (AO, ক্যাশ)-১১]

A. for

B. with

C. from

D. in

Ans: D

9. There is no royal road — learning. [নির্বাচন কমিশন সচিবালয়ে থানা/উপজেলা নির্বাচন অফিসার-০৪]

A. for

B. to

C. by

D. from

Ans: B

10. Bangladesh is rich — natural gas. [DU (প্রযুক্তি) 16-17]

A. in

B. upon

C. on

D. over

Ans: A

11. Teenagers are often rude — their elders. [CU (A) 06-07]

A. with

B. at

C. to

D. about

Ans: C

12. Don't run — shadows. [RU (E- বিজোড়) 13-14]

A. after

B. beside

C. against

D. at

Ans: A

13. The brake failed and the bus ran — the wall of a house. [JKKNIU (ক) 15-16]

A. to

B. into

C. up

D. in

Ans: B

14. This temple is sacred — Lord Vishnu. [BSMRSTU (D-বাণিজ্য) 14-15]

A. for

B. with

C. one

D. to

Ans: D

15. Manufacturers often sacrifice quality —. [DU (C) 03-04]

A. for a larger profit margin

B. to earn more money

C. to gain more quantities of money

D. to deceive people

Ans: A

16. I remain satisfied — what I get. [RU (A) 11-12]

A. of

B. by

C. with

D. for

Ans: C

17. Mita is sensitive — weather changes. [RU (D-বাণিজ্য) 13-14] Pamela is sensitive — both heat and cold. [RU (D-বাণিজ্য) 15-16]

A. for

B. at

C. about

D. to

Ans: D

18. The division of this property was a sequel — the agreement. [Sonali Bank/Trust Bank-10]

A. at

B. to

C. for

D. in

Ans: B

19. After having tea, he settled himself — his arm chair. [Uttara Bank A.O. (Cash)-11]

A. on

B. into

C. over

D. at

Ans: A

20. I felt shame — his conduct. [SUST (A) 10-11]

A. on

B. for

C. in

D. at

Ans: D

21. If people can't hear you, do you shout — them? [উপজেলা সমাজসেবা অফিসার-০৬]

A. for

B. at

C. to

D. down

Ans: A (Note: Source indicates A, though 'to' is contextually standard for "can't hear").

22. I am really sick — this kind of behaviour. [KU (BBA) 13-14]

A. for

B. to

C. about

D. of

Ans: D

23. Their house is quite similar — ours. [অগ্রণী ব্যাংক (অফিসার)-০৮]

A. of

B. on

C. with

D. to

Ans: D

24. He likes to read — his spare time but mainly he likes — skim — newspapers. [SUST(B)10-11]

A. in, to, through

B. at, on, all

C. on, to, read

D. in, for, of

Ans: A

25. Does anybody know the solution — the problem? [দুর্যোগ ব্যবস্থাপনা ও ত্রাণ মন্ত্রণালয়ের অডিটর-১৯] Do you know the solution — the problem? [DU (B) 09-10] Money is not the solution — every problem. [সোনালী ব্যাংক (অফিসার, ক্যাশ)-০৮]

A. of

B. for

C. to

D. result

Ans: C

26. There is no easy — to this problem. [রূপালী ব্যাংক-১০]

A. solution

B. exit

C. release

D. answer

Ans: A

27. Fate smiled — him in all his ventures. [উত্তরা ব্যাংক লি. অ্যাসিসটেন্ট অফিসার (ক্যাশ)-১৭] Finally fortune smiled — him. [PUST (B) 14-15] Fortune never smiles — the lazy. [DU (C) 10-11] Fate smiles — those who untiringly grapple with stark realities of life. [BCIC'র সহ: ব্যবস্থাপক (প্রশাসন)-১১]

A. on

B. over

C. with

D. round

Ans: A

28. I don't feel — Rahman. All his problems are entirely his creation. [তথ্য মন্ত্রণালয় সহঃ পরিচালক ০১]

A. sorry about

B. sorry at

C. sorry for

D. sorry upon

Ans: C

29. My brother specializes — Physics. [KU (BBA) 11-12] My brother specializes — Economics. [CU (C1) 06-07]

A. in

B. at

C. with

D. on

Ans: A

30. We sprinkle — parsley — the tomatoes. [JnU (C) 14-15]

A. at

B. in

C. on

D. of

Ans: C

31. A happy smile spread — her face. [KU (BBA) 11-12]

A. at

B. over

C. on

D. in

Ans: B

32. He stared — me. [RU 08-09]

A. in

B. on

C. with

D. at

Ans: D

33. Don't stare — the face of any person. [শ্রম পরিদপ্তরের জনসংখ্যা ও পরিবার কল্যাণ কর্মকর্তা-০৯] Starvation stared us — the face. [তথ্য মন্ত্রণালয়ের তথ্য অফিসাব-০৫] He stared — my face. [উপজেলা নির্বাচন কমিশন সচিবালয়ে অফিসার-০৮] He stared — the face of the old man. [শ্রম ও কর্মসংস্থান মন্ত্রণালয়ে সহকারী প্রধান পরিদর্শক-০৯]

A. at

B. on

C. in

D. to

Ans: C (Stare sb in the face).

34. Our students spend a lot of money — gifts. [পরিসংখ্যান কর্মকর্তা-১৭] Students spent a lot of money — gift when they are on a study tour. [RU (D, বাণিজ্য) 16-17]

A. for

B. on

C. in

D. by

Ans: B

35. The peasants struggled — better conditions. [আইন মন্ত্রণালয় (সহকারী সচিব, ড্রাফটিং)-০৫]

A. for

B. of

C. on

D. by

Ans: A

36. The government has stepped — measures to curb swine flue. [বাংলাদেশ হাউজ বিল্ডিং কর্পোরেশন (সিনিয়র অফিসার)-১১]

A. in

B. on

C. out

D. up

Ans: D (Step up measures).

37. The locket of the necklace is studded — costly stones. [RU (E) 11-12]

A. in

B. with

C. on

D. by

Ans: B

38. He was not arrested because he was not subject — the same restrictions. [RU(B)13-14]

A. to

B. for

C. at

D. of

Ans: A

39. He succeeded — the examination. [JU (C) 11-12]

A. to pass

B. in passing

C. to pass in

D. by passing

Ans: B

40. She suffers — a heart disease. [IFIC Bank (TSO)-19] He is suffering — fever. [DU (MBA) 02-03]

A. about

B. in

C. from

D. on

Ans: C

41. I am sure — my success. [পায়রা বন্দর কর্তৃপক্ষের সাব-ইন্সপেক্টর-১৮]

A. from

B. with

C. of

D. in

Ans: C

42. The Taj Mahal is surrounded — a beautiful garden. [JnU (C) 10-11]

A. by

B. to

C. beside

D. with

Ans: A

43. He was surprised — the news. [এক্সিম ব্যাংক লি. (ATO)-১৮] We were surprised — his failure. [DU (C) 15-16]

A. on

B. in

C. by

D. at

Ans: D

44. The manager of the company is somewhat susceptible — flattery. [DU (A) 06-07] His words are susceptible — flattery. [24th BCS (Written)] I am not susceptible — hypnotic influence. The newly born baby is susceptible — cold.

A. for

B. for

C. to

D. into

Ans: D (Note: Source indicates D, but 'susceptible to' is standard).

45. I suspected him — treachery. [বাংলাদেশ হাউজ বিল্ডিং কর্পোরেশন-১০] We suspected our cashier — stealing the funds. [26th BCS (লিখিত)] He is suspected — receiving stolen goods. [RU (সমাজকর্ম) 03-04]

A. of

B. for

C. about

D. with

Ans: A

46. We should have no sympathy — war criminals of 1971. [চলচ্চিত্র ও প্রকাশনা অধিদপ্তরে ক্যামেরাম্যান-১৯] His sympathy — the poor is praiseworthy. [সরকারী মাধ্যমিক সহকারী শিক্ষক-০৬]

A. for

B. with

C. towards

D. to

Ans: A

47. It is difficult to sympathize — an unfortunate man. [DU (B) 18-19] She sympathized — me. [পরিবার পরিকল্পনা পরিদর্শিকা প্রশিক্ষণার্থী-১৫]

A. to

B. at

C. with

D. me

Ans: C

48. I sympathize — you — your misery. [JU (F) 15-16]

A. for/for

B. with/for

C. for/with

D. with/in

Ans: D

49. He was very tactful — it. [RU 07-08]

A. for

B. off

C. with

D. about

Ans: D

50. He is fourteen years old. He can take care — himself. [COU (A) 06-07]

A. of

B. at

C. to

D. with

Ans: A

51. The Japanese love — take part — sports. [JnU (B) 08-09]

A. to, for

B. with, in

C. for, on

D. to, in

Ans: D

52. At last God took pity — him. [সমাজসেবা অফিসার ০৬]

A. of

B. on

C. for

D. over

Ans: B

53. Anis had a talent — making people laugh. [প্রাথমিক সহকারী শিক্ষক (৪র্থ পর্যায়)-১৯]

A. on

B. for

C. of

D. in

Ans: B

54. What are you talking — ? [জুনিয়র পরিসংখ্যান সহকারী-১৬] The scientist talked — his new theory. [JnU (B) 05-06] I don't know what she is talking — ? [কারা তত্ত্বাবধাকে-০৫]

A. to

B. about

C. at

D. of

Ans: B

55. Her talk — language and communication was too technical for us to understand. [RU (B-Law) 13-14]

A. about

B. for

C. of

D. on

Ans: D

56. To learn spoken English, you have to talk — others in English. [NU (ব্যবসায়) 10-11] The woman I am talking — is my mother. [HSTU (A) 12-13] Who were you talking — ? [18th BCS (written)]

A. to

B. before

C. about

D. in

Ans: A

57. She gaily talked — art — literature. [HSTU (A) 09-10]

A. to

B. of

C. at

D. for

Ans: B

58. He has a taste — reading. [গণপূর্ত অধিদপ্তরের হিসাব সহকারী-১৬] Mr. Haque's strange taste — clothes makes him freaky. [RU (D-বিজোড়) 14-15] I have no taste — music. [প্রাথমিক সহকারী শিক্ষক-৮৯]

A. for

B. of

C. with

D. at

Ans: A

59. She has no taste — hard work. [BRUR (B) 17-18]

A. of

B. in

C. against

D. on

Ans: B

60. Thanks — his timely rescue, the child escaped — death. [JnU (E) 14-15]

A. by

B. for

C. to, from

D. with

Ans: C

61. Could you not think — a better excuse? [RU (E) 18-19] Can you think — a better solution? [HSTU (C) 13-14] Can you think — a suitable present for a six year old boy. [RU (Law) 09-10] You must think carefully — his advice. [KU (BBA) 13-14]

A. with

B. of

C. for

D. on

Ans: B (Think of/about).

62. His gloomy countenance testifies — his guilt. [RU E 11-12]

A. for

B. to

C. on

D. with

Ans: B

63. He will soon tide — the difficulty. [RU 07-08]

A. on

B. in

C. over

D. of

Ans: C

64. We all have thirst — happiness. [BRUR F 16-17]

A. after

B. by

C. for

D. upon

Ans: C

65. I'm tired — questions. [IU (Law) 11-12]

A. that I answer

B. of answering

C. because of to answer

D. to answer

Ans: B

66. The passerby is tired — the long walk. [SUST (A1) 14-15]

A. for

B. of

C. with

D. by

Ans: D (Source: D).

67. We should be tolerant — opposition. [DU (D) 97-98]

A. with

B. towards

C. of

D. at

Ans: C

68. He touched — this point. [IU (খ) 09-10]

A. to

B. up

C. upon

D. with

Ans: C

69. In some countries much of the natural environment has been transformed — farmland — a subsequent loss of specific richness. [DU (A) 14-15]

A. out of, along with

B. into, with

C. into, as result of

D. away from, result from

Ans: B

70. I need someone to help me to translate this webpage — Japanese. [IU (B) 11-12]

A. into

B. to

C. towards

D. for

Ans: A

71. If these youths trespass — my land again I shall be ready for them with a big stick. [BKB Bank-11]

A. upon

B. into

C. on

D. over

Ans: C

72. If you study hard, you will have no trouble — the admission test. [RU (D-অবাণিজ্য) 15-16]

A. in

B. at

C. for

D. on

Ans: C

73. I trusted him — the money. [পায়রা বন্দর কর্তৃপক্ষের সহকারী সাব-ইন্সপেক্টর-১৮]

A. from

B. with

C. for

D. in

Ans: B

74. We should not get upset — things that are beyond our control. [RU (D-বিজোড়) 14-15]

A. for

B. over

C. by

D. about

Ans: D

75. He was unsure — himself. [JnU (D) 07-08]

A. in

B. for

C. of

D. to

Ans: C

76. The man is a victim — circumstances. [RU (সমাজকর্ম) 03-04] The child was a victim — virus. [RU মনোবিজ্ঞান 09-10]

A. of

B. for

C. in

D. at

Ans: A

77. Bangladesh falls a victim — flood every year. [IU (D) 17-18]

A. to

B. in

C. for

D. with

Ans: A

78. He won victory — his rivals. [কারা তত্ত্বাবধায়ক (স্বরাষ্ট্র মন্ত্রণালয়)-১০]

A. over

B. against

C. from

D. off

Ans: A

79. I vouch — his honesty. [বাংলাদেশ ডেভেলপমেন্ট ব্যাংক-১১]

A. to

B. of

C. at

D. for

Ans: D

80. He voted — me. [IU (F) 04-05] We would like to vote — the liberal candidate. [CU (C) 09-10]

A. with

B. for

C. to

D. of

Ans: B

81. The national Assembly has voted — adopt the budget. [RU (রাষ্ট্রবিজ্ঞান) 09-10]

A. to

B. for

C. without

D. in

Ans: A

82. He is vulnerable — criticism. [RU (B-Law) 12-13]

A. on

B. at

C. for

D. to

Ans: D

83. Having missed the bus, Shaila waited — the next one. [DU (BBA) 05-06] The store manager waited — customers all morning. [COU (C) 13-14]

A. to

B. on

C. for

D. after

Ans: C

84. The nurse waited — the patient. [RU (সমাজবিজ্ঞান) 06-07]

A. at

B. more

C. for

D. on

Ans: D (Wait on = serve).

85. He always wakes — in the morning. [পানি উন্নয়ন বোর্ডের অফিস সহায়ক-১৫]

A. up

B. in

C. on

D. at

Ans: A

86. The boy wanders — in the streets. [উপজেলা নির্বাচন অফিসার-০৪]

A. about

B. through

C. in

D. at

Ans: A

87. He was wanting — money. [HSTU (C) 10-11]

A. of

B. at

C. for

D. in

Ans: D

88. He warned me — the danger. [38th BCS (মানসিক দক্ষতা)]

A. about

B. on

C. of

D. for

Ans: C

89. I warned him — the danger. [Pubali Bank-06]

A. with

B. against

C. in

D. for

Ans: B

90. She wastes her time — useless things. [RU (D) 18-19]

A. off

B. on

C. to

D. none

Ans: B

91. His manners are a witness — his rudeness. [CU (B1) 15-16]

A. of

B. to

C. with

D. for

Ans: B

92. I have been wondering — his visit to England. [ডাচ বাংলা ব্যাংক লি. প্রবেশনারী অফিসার-১৭]

A. on

B. about

C. over

D. at

Ans: B

93. They are working — a lasting peace. [RU 10-11]

A. for

B. of

C. to

D. in

Ans: A

94. The doctor was worried — the patient. [অগ্রণী ব্যাংক লি. সিনিয়র অফিসার-১৭]

A. to

B. with

C. about

D. at

Ans: C

95. I will write — your phone number. [DU (C) 14-15]

A. down

B. up

C. in

D. on

Ans: A

96. Begum Rokeya had a great zeal — education. [RU (হিসাববিজ্ঞান) 07-08]

A. of

B. to

C. for

D. over

Ans: C

97. You are zealous — my success. [KU (বিজ্ঞান.. স্কুল) 11-12]

A. of

B. to

C. against

D. for

Ans: D

98. She has no zest — music. [RU 10-11] Every mother yearns — her child. [KUET 16-17]

A. in

B. on

C. by

D. for

Ans: D (Zest for, Yearn for).

1. 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

2. He was exiled — his country. [IU (C) 14-15]

A. from

B. on

C. at

D. for

Ans: A

3. Excess — anything is bad. [মাদকদ্রব্য নিয়ন্ত্রণ অধিদপ্তরের উপ-পরিদর্শক-১৯]

A. for

B. of

C. in

D. by

Ans: B

4. The girl is expert — drawing. [RU (K) 17-18]

A. by

B. to

C. at

D. in

Ans: D

5. Mr. Anwar is expert — physics. [প্রাক-প্রাথমিক সহকারী শিক্ষক-১৩]

A. at

B. with

C. to

D. in

Ans: D

6. 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

7. 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).

8. 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

9. He faced — difficulties. [তথ্য মন্ত্রণালয়ের অধীনে সহকারী পরিচালক-০৩]

A. in

B. with

C. of

D. by

Ans: B

10. The old man fell — a deep sleep. [RU 07-08]

A. into

B. on

C. in

D. under

Ans: A

11. He failed — English last year. [RU (সমাজকর্ম) 05-06]

A. with

B. in

C. of

D. for

Ans: B

12. 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

13. 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

14. 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

15. 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

16. 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

17. Will you favour us — an Interview? [RU (অর্থনীতি) 08-09]

A. in

B. of

C. for

D. with

Ans: D

18. Try to fill — the cracks first. [৬ষ্ঠ বিজেএস (সহকারী জজ)-১১]

A. up

B. in

C. against

D. about

Ans: B

19. 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

20. Everyone was asked to fill — a form before test. [RU (Law) 11-12]

A. up

B. in

C. out

D. with

Ans: B

21. 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

22. 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

23. 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

24. Water is flowing — the danger point of the river. [প্রধানমন্ত্রীর কার্যালয়ে সহকারী পরিচালক-১৩]

A. in

B. for

C. in

D. over

Ans: D

25. 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

26. 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

27. 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

28. 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

29. The goods arrived free — tax. [NU (মানবিক) 14-15]

A. from

B. for

C. of

D. on

Ans: C

30. I would frown — that sorts of snobbish attitude. [সর:মাধ্যমিক সহকারী শিক্ষক-০৯]

A. against

B. upon

C. down

D. with

Ans: B

31. How do I get — the air terminal? [JnU (D) 05-06]

A. in

B. to

C. on

D. at

Ans: B

32. She is gifted — common sense. [JU (1) 17-18]

A. in

B. by

C. with

D. over

Ans: C

33. Who did you give the money —? [মাদকদ্রব্য নিয়ন্ত্রণ অধি: উপ-পরিদর্শক-১৯]

A. from

B. to

C. by

D. with

Ans: B

34. The car skidded off the road and went — a tree. [RU (Law) 09-10]

A. into

B. at

C. against

D. to

Ans: A

35. Let's go back — making noodles. [RU (B) 13-14]

A. to

B. about

C. at

D. one

Ans: A

36. I could not go — for the examination due to rain. [১৬তম প্রভাষক নিবন্ধন-১৯]

A. in

B. by

C. at

D. on

Ans: A

37. 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

38. God is good — me. [প্রাথমিক সহকারী শিক্ষক-০৮]

A. to

B. at

C. on

D. with

Ans: A

39. The disgruntled man grumbled — his fate. [প্রাথমিক সহকারী শিক্ষক-১২]

A. at

B. to

C. on

D. against

Ans: A

40. Be happy — what you have. [RU (সমাজবিজ্ঞান) 06-07]

A. which

B. with

C. off

D. within

Ans: B

41. 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).

42. 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

43. I am grateful — you — your kindness. [JnU (A) 09-10]

A. at, from

B. towards, over

C. to, for

D. of, about

Ans: C

44. The postman handed — the letter. [HSTU (B) 11-12]

A. over

B. of

C. to

D. at

Ans: A

45. 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

46. 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

47. He is an heir — the throne. [গণপূর্ত অধিদপ্তরের উপ-সহকারী প্রকৌশলী (সিভিল)-১৮]

A. to

B. at

C. towards

D. upon

Ans: A

48. Salam hit — an excellent idea. [অগ্রনী ব্যাংক (SO)-১১]

A. with

B. upon

C. by

D. in

Ans: B

49. 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

50. I am hopeful — winning. [IU (G) 13-14]

A. on

B. of

C. for

D. in

Ans: B

51. My aunt is hospitable — all. [COU (B) 16-17]

A. to

B. in

C. for

D. with

Ans: A

52. The nature is sometimes hostile — us. [RU 08-09, MBSTU (C) 16-17]

A. on

B. to

C. upon

D. above

Ans: B

53. 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

54. 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).

55. Youth is impatient — restraint. [শ্রম পরিদপ্তরের জনসংখ্যা ও পরিবার কল্যাণ কর্মকর্তা-০৯]

A. from

B. at

C. on

D. of

Ans: D

56. The people grew impatient — the burden of heavy taxation. [RU (D-বিজোড়) 14-15]

A. at

B. below

C. for

D. under

Ans: D

57. A new tax was imposed — cigarettes/car. [11th BCS (written), HSTU (A) 11-12]

A. in

B. on

C. for

D. at

Ans: B

58. 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

59. The rent is inclusive — water and electricity. [KU (জীব.স্কুল) 10-11]

A. with

B. in

C. of

D. before

Ans: C

60. Now computer software is often incompatible — older computers. [RU (A. জোড়) 14-15]

A. with

B. to

C. for

D. from

Ans: A

61. 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

62. 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

63. 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

64. Honesty is indispensable — success. [IU (D) 13-14]

A. about

B. for

C. at

D. of

Ans: B

65. 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

66. 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

67. 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

68. Sundarban is infested — animals. [RU 03-04]

A. in

B. of

C. for

D. with

Ans: D

69. 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

70. 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

71. 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

72. He infused a new spirit — the army. [পিএসসির সহ: সচিব-০৫]

A. to

B. in

C. upon

D. into

Ans: D

73. These policies are inimical — the interest of our society. [BRUR (A) 15-16]

A. for

B. from

C. to

D. about

Ans: C

74. 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

75. John is insisting — David's going. [36 BCS]

A. to

B. of

C. on

D. for

Ans: C

76. He insisted — there. [35th BCS]

A. on my going

B. is to go

C. over going

D. to go

Ans: A

77. 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

78. 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

79. He insisted — my going there. [মাদকদ্রব্য নিয়ন্ত্রণ অধিদপ্তরের হিসাবরক্ষক-১৯]

A. in

B. to

C. of

D. on

Ans: D

80. He was invited — our party. [RU 08-09]

A. of

B. on

C. to

D. with

Ans: C

81. 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

82. He invested all his money — RNSPIN shares. [RU (D) 14-15]

A. with

B. in

C. on

D. for

Ans: B

83. The parliament invested the new organization — judicial authority. [BSMRSTU G 18-19]

A. by

B. with

C. from

D. through

Ans: B

84. 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

85. 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

86. 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

87. 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

88. 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

89. Please do not intrude — my personal affairs. [IFIC Bank (TSO)-19]

A. about

B. in

C. of

D. on

Ans: D

90. 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

91. 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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