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

TOPIC: APPROPRIATE PREPOSITION

1. She was very irritated — his behaviour. [RU D 11-12]

A. with

B. by

C. for

D. at

Ans: D

2. Do not jeer — the girl. [পররাষ্ট্র মন্ত্রণালয়ের প্রশাসনিক কর্মকর্তা-১৯] Don't jeer — me. [HSTU (C) 09-10]

A. at

B. for

C. by

D. from

Ans: A

3. He is jealous — my fame. [31st, 32nd BCS (লিখিত)]

A. on

B. for

C. of

D. with

Ans: C

4. A good judge never jumps — the conclusion. [JU (C2) 15-16] Selina is an impulsive person. She always Jumps — a conclusion without much thinking. [RU (D, অবাণিজ্য) 16-17]

A. at

B. on

C. for

D. to

Ans: D

5. The court has no jurisdiction — foreign diplomats living in this country. [BRUR A 13-14]

A. in

B. for

C. of

D. over

Ans: D

6. To learn English, you should first be keen — English. [JU (C2) 15-16] Rajib is very keen — cricket. [IU (C) 13-14]

A. to

B. on

C. by

D. of

Ans: B

7. Industry is the key — success. [Dental -97-98] Hard work is the key — success. [JnU (D) 06-07]

A. in

B. at

C. to

D. for

Ans: C

8. He has lack — money. [প্রাক-প্রাথমিক সহকারী শিক্ষক ১০]

A. in

B. with

C. of

D. to

Ans: C

9. My mother is lacking — tact. [RU (D-বাণিজ্য) 15-16] She is wanting — charm.

A. of

B. for

C. at

D. in

Ans: D

10. A review of the patient's eating habits showed that her diet was — in vitamin B. [সাব-রেজিস্ট্রার-১৬]

A. lacking

B. absorb

C. overry

D. suffering

Ans: A

11. The man lapse — past memories. [RU (B) 14-15, PUST (C) 14-15]

A. in

B. on

C. into

D. over

Ans: C

12. I'm getting late — office. [নিরাপদ খাদ্য অধিদপ্তর-১৯] Yesterday she was late — school. [NU মানবিক 12-13]

A. from

B. for

C. to

D. in

Ans: B

13. Do not laugh — the poor. [পরিবার পরিকল্পনা অধিদপ্তরে মেডিক্যাল অফিসার-১০] Don't laugh — disable people. [HSTU (B) 11-12]

A. to

B. on

C. in

D. at

Ans: D

14. One should not lament — the past. [সর:মাধ্যমিক সহকারী শিক্ষক-০৯]

A. against

B. for

C. to

D. with

Ans: B

15. We do not accept liability — any losses or damage. [CU (C2) 04-05]

A. at

B. with

C. of

D. for

Ans: D

16. The more she learnt — the American civil war, the more fascinated with it she became. [সাব-রেজিস্ট্রার-০৩]

A. of

B. about

C. in

D. into

Ans: B

17. Listen — your teacher. [পরিকল্পনা মন্ত্রণালয়ে নিয়োগ-১৬] I always listen — radio while going to office. [উপজেলা পোস্টমাস্টার-১০]

A. of

B. by

C. to

D. on

Ans: C

18. Nowadays many villages are lit — electricity. [14th BCS, JKKNIU (A) 12-13]

A. with

B. by

C. from

D. on

Ans: B

19. You should have a limit — your demands. [অডিটর (মহাহিসাব নিরীক্ষক ও নিয়ন্ত্রকের কার্যালয়)-১৫]

A. to

B. on

C. for

D. in

Ans: A

20. He lives — his sister's money. [13th BCS (written)] They live — catching fish. [RU 09-10] Living — fast food is bad for us. [RU 09-10]

A. with

B. for

C. on

D. from

Ans: C

21. Mr. Nasir lives — honest means. [Medical 05-06] He lives — honest means. [অডিটর-১৫]

A. by

B. on

C. against

D. beyond

Ans: A

22. The intellectuals can no longer be said to live — the margins of society. [20th BCS]

A. within

B. inside

C. beyond

D. before

Ans: C

23. Marrying — daughters at an early age is a standard practice in many rural families in Bangladesh. [DU (D) 18-19]

A. with

B. off

C. of

D. to

Ans: B (Marrying off).

24. Mamtaz was married — Shahjahan. [জুনিয়র পরিসংখ্যান সহকারী-২০]

A. with

B. to

C. for

D. of

Ans: B

25. The martyrs — the liberation war are the heroes of our country. [KU (BBA) 13-14]

A. at

B. to

C. on

D. for

Ans: B

26. He is no match — me. [ডাক অধিদপ্তরের বিল্ডিং ওভারশিয়ার-১৮]

A. for

B. to

C. into

D. with

Ans: A

27. Be mindful — your duties. [Medical 94-95]

A. of

B. on

C. with

D. to

Ans: A

28. His motive — the murder is not known. [RU (Law) 10-11]

A. in

B. for

C. to

D. at

Ans: B

29. In space, the primary necessities — survival are air, food and water. [DU B 98-99]

A. in

B. to

C. for

D. by

Ans: C

30. Rest is necessity — me now. [প্রাক-প্রাথমিক সহকারী শিক্ষক-১৩]

A. in

B. to

C. for

D. by

Ans: B

31. He is named — his father. [পরিবেশ অধিদপ্তরের সহকারী পরিচালক-১১] She is named — her grandmother. [পররাষ্ট্র মন্ত্রণালয়ের ব্যক্তিগত কর্মকর্তা-১৯] My best friend Mazhar is named — his great-grandfather. [DU (C) 18-19]

A. to

B. of

C. with

D. after

Ans: D

32. His boss often found him negligent — work. [IU (D) 11-12]

A. of

B. in

C. at

D. with

Ans: B

33. I am obliged — you for your help. [JKKNIU (ক) 14-15] I am obliged — him for his co-operation. [RU (সমাজবিজ্ঞান) 10-11]

A. at

B. to

C. with

D. for

Ans: B

34. She was oblivious — her surroundings. [প্রাথমিক সঃ শিক্ষক ৯৭] She was oblivious — the presence of her friend. [10th BCS (লিখিত)]

A. of

B. about

C. for

D. on

Ans: A

35. The novelist is observant — public feeling. [JU (F-Law) 13-14]

A. of

B. with

C. for

D. of

Ans: D

36. Access to the internet is obtained only — subscription. [উপজেলা/থানা নির্বাচন অফিসার-০৪]

A. by

B. for

C. through

D. against

Ans: A

37. It did not occur — my mind at any time. [BRTA এর সহ: পরিচালক ০৫] It occurred — my mind last evening. [BRUR A 16-17]

A. to

B. at

C. with

D. by

Ans: A

38. I am offended — you — your conduct. [পরিসংখ্যান ব্যুরো ডেটা এন্ট্রি অপারেটর-১৬]

A. with, at

B. with, on

C. at, on

D. with, for

Ans: A

39. I am in favour of fishing but opposed — hunting. [CU (B1) 12-13]

A. of

B. by

C. to

D. at

Ans: C

40. We opted — a reconciliation — the dispute. [DU (B) 05-06] ... he opted — a career in music. [গ্যাস ট্রান্সমিশন কোম্পানি লিমিটেডের সহকারী ব্যবস্থাপক-১৯]

A. for, of

B. for, to

C. with, at

D. in, to

Ans: B

41. People believe that honey is a panacea — all diseases. [CU (J) 16-17]

A. of

B. for

C. against

D. upon

Ans: B

42. His work partakes — the prose style of his time. [KU (মানবিক স্কুল) 10-11]

A. in

B. of

C. at

D. up

Ans: B

43. He parted — his friends in tears. [24th BCS] He has recently parted — his wife. [উপজেলা মহিলা বিষয়ক কর্মকর্তা-১৬] When she parted — her parents, her eyes were full of tears. [DU (C) 17-18]

A. with

B. from

C. against

D. beside

Ans: B (Part from a person).

44. It is difficult to part — a long-held belief. [সহকারী জজ-১১] He is too miserly to part — his money. [RU (A) 13-14] I cannot part — my book. [RU C 19-20]

A. with

B. from

C. against

D. beside

Ans: A (Part with a thing).

45. They say he is partial — his friends. [সমাজসেবা অধিদপ্তরের উপ-তত্ত্বাবধায়ক-০৫] He is partial — his son/his father. [RU (মার্কেটিং) 05-06]

A. about

B. with

C. for

D. to

Ans: D

46. Five teams will — the tournament. [DU (D) 97-98]

A. participate with

B. participate in

C. participate

D. participate under

Ans: B

47. He passed — but did not notice me. [DU (D) 07-08]

A. out

B. on

C. by

D. at

Ans: C

48. Priya has great passion — music. [RU (B) 18-19] I have a passion — games. [JU (A) 16-17]

A. to

B. for

C. about

D. with

Ans: B

49. Pay attention — your study. [JUST (A) 12-13]

A. at

B. in

C. to

D. on

Ans: C

50. Pen — the first line. [RU (নৃবিজ্ঞান) 07-08]

A. across

B. at

C. to

D. through

Ans: D

51. Identify the correct sentence. [BSMRSTU (G) 15-16]

A. Cut up this word

B. Cut this word

C. Cut off this word

D. Pen through this word

Ans: D

52. He persisted — misunderstanding me. [ATEO-15] The conservative persist — their orthodox view. [JU (A) 16-17]

A. at

B. on

C. in

D. about

Ans: C

53. He persists — a noise. [RU (Law) 06-07]

A. to make

B. in making

C. from making

D. to making

Ans: B

54. Give an example pertinent — the case. [KU (BBA & L) 16-17]

A. as

B. for

C. in

D. to

Ans: D

55. The police picked — the thief. [JU (A) 13-14]

A. of

B. off

C. out

D. in

Ans: B (Pick off = shoot).

56. He said that he was very pleased — my work. [JnU (C) 16-17] He was pleased — the job. [RU (A7) 12-13]

A. under

B. on

C. for

D. with

Ans: D

57. He pleaded — me — justice. [সাইফ-১৭]

A. on

B. in

C. for

D. from

Ans: C

58. Mistakes should be pointed — in a student's work. [পরিবেশ অধিদপ্তরের সহ: পরিচলক] The house of the suspected robber had been pointed — to the detective. [Intl (D) 05-06]

A. in

B. up

C. out

D. on

Ans: C

59. The writer was popular — young readers. [JnU (F) 14-15] The teacher is popular — his students. [খাদ্য পরিদর্শক-০৯] A man who is popular — his neighbours is supposed to be a good man. [জেলা নির্বাচন অফিসার-০৪]

A. at

B. upon

C. with

D. for

Ans: C

60. He is popular — all — his goodness. [NSTU (C) 11-12]

A. to, for

B. with, for

C. with, to

D. to, by

Ans: B

61. He poured the tea — the mug. [JnU (C) 15-16]

A. into

B. on

C. to

D. in

Ans: A

62. On the night before the exam, she was seen poring — the books. [RU (D, বাণিজ্য) 16-17]

A. into

B. through

C. over

D. in

Ans: C

63. I'd — a blue bed cover — a green one. [DU (D) 04-05]

A. prefer, to

B. like, to

C. prefer, for

D. buy, in

Ans: A

64. She prefers stories — poems. [জনতা ব্যাংক (SO)-১৬] She prefers tea — coffee. [বাংলাদেশ শিল্প ব্যাংক-০৪] Zarif prefers ice-cream — chocolate. [DU (B) 12-13] Khadija prefers mutton — beef. [RU C 19-20]

A. than

B. of

C. for

D. to

Ans: D

65. Many prefer donating money — distributing clothes. [28th BCS]

A. to

B. than

C. without

D. but

Ans: A

66. Death is preferable — humiliation. [জনপ্রশাসন মন্ত্রণালয়ের ব্যক্তিগত কর্মকর্তা-১৬] Milk is preferable — tea. [সহ: পরিচালক (মাদক নিয়ন্ত্রণ)-১৩]

A. for

B. to

C. after

D. than

Ans: B

67. He — prefers — speak very little. [DU (A) 12-13]

A. doesn't, to

B. himself, to

C. himself, for

D. does, for

Ans: B

68. Society is prejudiced — left-handed people. [NU 10-11]

A. of

B. for

C. against

D. between

Ans: C

69. I don't have prejudice — poetry. [CU (B1) 14-15] The old man has prejudice — female days. [RU 04-05] I have no prejudice — any religion/foreigners. [সরকারী মাধ্যমিক সহকারী শিক্ষক-০৯] An ignorant person has prejudice — new ideas. [শ্রম পরিদপ্তরে সহকারী শ্রম পরিচালক-০৬]

A. over

B. on

C. against

D. for

Ans: C

70. I presented her — a book. [RU (J) 17-18]

A. with

B. by

C. for

D. in

Ans: A

71. A prize was awarded to him for proficiency — music. [দুর্নীতি দমন ব্যুরো ৮৪]

A. to

B. on

C. in

D. of

Ans: C

72. He prides — his wealth. [IU (B) 10-11] Mukti took pride — her success. [IU (G) 13-14] He takes pride — his wealth. [সরকারী মাধ্যমিক সহকারী শিক্ষক-৯৮]

A. on

B. against

C. in

D. at

Ans: C (Note: Pride oneself ON. Take pride IN).

73. He prides himself — remaining calm in an emergency. [BUET 94-95] He prides himself — his wealth. [সর: মাধ্য: সহ: শিক্ষক-০০] The girl/lady prides herself — her beauty. [নির্বাচন কমিশন সচিবালয়ে প্রশাসনিক কর্মকর্তা-০৪]

A. in

B. of

C. for

D. upon/on

Ans: D

74. Find the correct sentence from the following. [DU (C) 09-10]

A. Karim takes pride for wealth

B. Karim takes pride over wealth

C. Karim takes pride from wealth

D. Karim takes pride in wealth

Ans: D

75. This application must be rejected because it should have been submitted — the commencement of classes for the term. [RU (C) 16-17]

A. for

B. with

C. prior to

D. officially

Ans: C

76. He did not profit — experience. [প্রাথমিক প্রধান শিক্ষক (শিউলী)-০৯]

A. by

B. in

C. with

D. on

Ans: A

77. The Chairman presided — the Senate meeting. [কর্মসংস্থান ব্যাংক-১১] The meeting was presided — by the Vice-Chancellor. [HSTU (B) 12-13]

A. at

B. over

C. of

D. on

Ans: B

78. I prevailed — my friend to lend me Tk.5000. [নির্বাচন কমিশন সচিবালয়ে প্রশাসনিক কর্মকর্তা-০৪]

A. over

B. with

C. upon

D. against

Ans: C

79. I could not — him to attend the meeting. [UCB Bank Ltd (TO)-14]

A. prevail over

B. prevail upon

C. prevail about

D. prevail in

Ans: B

80. He could not prevail — you. [প্রাথমিক প্রধান শিক্ষক-০৯]

A. on

B. with

C. of

D. upon

Ans: D

81. Virtue will prevail — evils one day. [KUET 12-13]

A. over

B. upon

C. on

D. with

Ans: A

82. You are prone — idleness. [CU (A) 09-10]

A. for

B. to

C. with

D. after

Ans: B

83. He is proud — his position. [প্রাথমিক সহকারী শিক্ষক (খুলনা বিভাগ)-০৬]

A. of

B. for

C. at

D. in

Ans: A

84. We are proud — our Nobel Laureate Prof. Dr. Muhammad Yunus. [রেলওয়ে সহকারী কমান্ডেন্ট-০৭]

A. to

B. in

C. of

D. for

Ans: C

85. A bodyguard provides one — protection. [JnU 07-08]

A. with

B. on

C. at

D. to

Ans: A

86. He is quick — figures. [HSTU (A) 10-11] Roman is quick — Mathematics. [প্রবাসী কল্যাণ ব্যাংক এক্সিকিউটিভ অফিসার-১৭]

A. for

B. at

C. about

D. over

Ans: B

87. Sheela is quick — understanding. [RU (B-Law) 13-14]

A. at

B. in

C. for

D. of

Ans: D (Quick of understanding/hearing).

88. He provoked me — react — it. [উপজেলা/থানা নির্বাচন অফিসার ০৪]

A. for, against

B. to, against

C. at, against

D. to, about

Ans: B

89. He recommended the constitution — a review committee. [RU (রাষ্ট্রবিজ্ঞান) 09-10]

A. of

B. in

C. to

D. for

Ans: C

90. Protracted illness has reduced him — a skeleton. [BU B 13-14]

A. into

B. in

C. to

D. from

Ans: C

91. He rejoiced — his success. [RU (Law) 09-10]

A. for

B. to

C. with

D. at

Ans: D

92. We are related — marriage. [RU (B-Law) 13-14]

A. Through

B. with

C. by

D. to

Ans: C

93. We are related — each other — marriage. [NSTU (C) 11-12]

A. to, on

B. to, by

C. at, by

D. to, from

Ans: B

94. Your remark is not relevant — the point. [15th BCS (লিখিত)] Your answer is not relevant — the question. [BSMRSTU (D)13-14]

A. through

B. with

C. by

D. to

Ans: D

95. Apara reminded him — their rendezvous. [JnU (A) 12-13]

A. of

B. to

C. for

D. by

Ans: A

96. I remind him — his promise. [JU (D) 15-16]

A. of

B. to

C. with

D. from

Ans: A

97. My wife reminded/reminds me — [24th BCS]

A. of my appointment

B. to go my appointment

C. to my appointment

D. my appointment

Ans: A

98. Render the passage — Bengali. [মাদকদ্রব্য নিয়ন্ত্রণ অধিদপ্তরের হিসাবরক্ষক-১৯]

A. with

B. into

C. on

D. in

Ans: B

99. Tina is renowned — her oratory. [DU D 19-20]

A. to

B. of

C. in

D. for

Ans: D

100. The policeman rescued the child — danger. [দুর্নীতি দমন কমিশনে উপ সহকারী পরিদর্শক-১০]

A. of

B. from

C. on

D. at

Ans: B

101. You should be repentant — your misdeeds. [রিসার্চ অফিসার-০৬] He is repented — his wrong doing. [DU MBA 06]

A. on

B. of

C. for

D. by

Ans: B

102. He had to repent — what he had done. [বাংলাদেশ ব্যাংক (AD)-১৫]

A. at

B. of

C. for

D. from

Ans: C

103. He is resolved — going away. [RU (A5) 12-13]

A. on

B. upon

C. at

D. for

Ans: B

104. You are responsible — your immediate supervisor. [DU (BBA) 05-06]

A. of

B. to

C. for

D. into

Ans: B

105. Every driver must be held — his own actions. [27th BCS]

A. responsible for

B. blame to

C. liable to

D. responsible to

Ans: A

106. He needs some respites — worries. [BRUR F 16-17]

A. from

B. with

C. against

D. for

Ans: A

107. Today's economic recession has — titanic sufferings of the lower groups. [CU D 11-12]

A. resulted in

B. resulted with

C. resulted of

D. resulted on

Ans: A

108. Some damage to human tissues may result — them to frequent X-rays. [RU (B) 11-12]

A. the exposing

B. in exposing

C. from exposing

D. from exposure

Ans: D

109. Frustration results — violence. [প্রাথমিক সহকারী শিক্ষক-১৫]

A. at

B. in

C. of

D. with

Ans: B

110. The decision rests — you. [প্রাথমিক প্রধান শিক্ষক (ঢাকা)-০৮, RU 09-10]

A. with

B. in

C. on

D. upon

Ans: D

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

A. of

B. to

C. for

D. over

Ans: C

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

A. of

B. to

C. against

D. for

Ans: D

3. 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).

4. Who set you on to do it? [KU 16-17]

A. insisted on you

B. instigated you

C. intrigued you

D. requested you

Ans: B (Explanation: Set sb on to do sth means to instigate or encourage someone to do something, often something wrong).

5. Toufiq is senior — me — three years. Which pair is correct? [RU (1) 18-19] John is senior — me — 4 years. [RU (E3) 15-16]

A. than, for

B. to, by

C. to, for

D. than, by

Ans: B (Explanation: Latin comparatives like senior, junior, superior take 'to'. For age difference, 'by' is used).

6. My sister is junior — me — four years. [RU 08-09] You are junior — me — ten years. [RU (G)-17, JU 16-17]

A. in, by

B. to, by

C. to, of

D. than, by

Ans: B

7. This pen is inferior — your pen. [সার্কেল অ্যাডজুট্যান্ট-১০/১৮] He is superior — me in all respects. [NU (খ) 11-12, JnU (D) 16-17]

A. than

B. by

C. than

D. of

E. to

Ans: E

8. Research report reveals that in emotional maturity males are inferior — females. [BSMRSTU E 16-17]

A. to

B. by

C. than

D. of

Ans: A

9. Find out the correct sentence. [চলচ্চিত্র ও প্রকাশনা অধিদপ্তরের ক্যামেরাম্যান-১৯]

A. Always respect who is senior of you.

B. Always respect who is senior from you.

C. Always respect who is senior to you.

D. Always respect who is senior than you.

Ans: C

10. I count — your help. [23rd BCS, RU (লোকপ্রশাসন) 08-09, CU (F) 11-12, পাসপোর্ট এ্যান্ড ইমিগ্রেশনের সহকারী পরিচালক-০৬, প্রাক-প্রাথমিক সহকারী শিক্ষক (আলফা)-১৪, KU (B) 14-15, BSMRSTU (E) 16-17]

A. after

B. upon

C. for

D. on

Ans: B (Note: 'Count upon' is formal/traditional. 'Count on' is also correct. If both present, 'upon' is often chosen in older exams).

11. I count — your help. [KU (সামাজিক বিজ্ঞান) 10-11, IU (C) 15-16]

A. for

B. on

C. of

D. at

Ans: B

12. We should rely — our own efforts. [বাংলাদেশ প্রতিযোগিতা কমিশন (ব্যক্তিগত সহকারী)-১৯]

A. at

B. on

C. in

D. with

Ans: B

13. Don't worry you can — me. I'll do the job for you. [পিএসসি সচিবালয়ের সহকারী পরিচালক-০৬]

A. count for

B. count on

C. count at

D. count in

Ans: B

14. He depends — his best friends. [সমাজকল্যাণ মন্ত্রণালয়ের অধীন সমাজসেবা পরিদপ্তরে উপতত্ত্বাবধায়ক-০৫]

A. for

B. with

C. about

D. upon

Ans: D

15. What time will you arrive? I don't —. It depends — the traffic. [IU (5) 10-11] We should not depend — others. [এলজিইডিতে সহ: প্রকৌশলী-০৫]

A. in

B. on

C. with

D. by

Ans: B

16. The day labourer depends — his day's earnings — survival. [DU B 08-09, MBSTU D 13-14]

A. at, with

B. on, for

C. in, for

D. to, at

Ans: B

17. 'Bank on' in the sentence 'you really can't bank on the support of this neighbour of yours means [DU (D) 08-09, JU (A7) 13-14, CU (I) 16-17]

A. ask for

B. appeal to

C. ignore

D. depend on

Ans: D

18. Everything hinges — what happens next. [IU (B) 10-11, KU (BBA) 13-14] The whole case hinges — this point. [অগ্রনী ব্যাংক-১১]

A. by

B. for

C. with

D. upon

Ans: D

19. His elder son does not count — him any more. [MBSTU (A) 12-13]

A. on

B. to

C. of

D. with

Ans: A

20. I refrain from any remark now. [গণযোগাযোগ অধিদপ্তরের সহকারী তথ্য অফিসার-১৩] Abstain — smoking. [RU (D) 12-13, (B) 18-19] Abstain — evil company. [JU (IBA) 11-12] He abstains — liquor. [BRUR D 13-14] Everyone should abstain — smoking. [১৫তম প্রভাষক নিবন্ধন-১৯]

A. to

B. from

C. with

D. for

Ans: B

21. He prohibited me —. (সে আমাকে এটা করতে নিষেধ করলো) [বিটিভি'র সহকারী প্রকৌশলী-১৭]

A. to do it

B. do it

C. in doing it

D. from doing it

Ans: D

22. Mother prohibited me — going out. [JU (C) 11-12]

A. from

B. on

C. in

D. at

Ans: A

23. My father prohibited me — this. [MBSTU (A) 14-15]

A. to do

B. to doing

C. for doing

D. from doing

Ans: D

24. I prohibited him — going there. [BRDB এর (অফিসার)-০৯] He advised us to desist — that attempt. [দুর্নীতি দমন ব্যুরো-৮৪] He desisted — his doing this.

A. from

B. for

C. to

D. at

Ans: A

25. The train was — from leaving because of a signal failure. [CU (E) 11-12, (A) 12-13]

A. prevented

B. detained

C. cancelled

D. forbidden

E. restricted

Ans: A (Prevented from).

26. He prevented me — going there. [আমদানি-রপ্তানি অধি: নির্বাহী অফিসার-০৭, JU C 11-12, MBSTU C 12-13] Do not prevent me — going. [IU (F) 10-11, Medical 15-16] He is finally determined to go; you cannot prevent him — going there. [সঞ্চয় পরিদ: সহ:পরিচালক-০৭] You cannot prevent me — going there. [বাংলাদেশ কৃষি ব্যাংক অফিসার-১১]

A. on

B. from

C. of

D. to

Ans: B

27. He was debarred — going there. [দুর্নীতি দমন ব্যুরো-৮৪] Rimi was debarred — appearing at the examination. [প্রাথমিক সহকারী শিক্ষক-৯৩, SAU 08-09] He was debarred — his expectator. [পরিবার পরিকল্পনা অধিদপ্তরের মেডিক্যাল অফিসার-৮৪]

A. by

B. with

C. in

D. from

Ans: D

28. We shall refrain — doing it. [সাব-রেজিস্ট্রার-১৬] He refrained — passing any comment. [রাজশাহী কৃষি উন্নয়ন ব্যাংক (ক্যাশিয়ার)-১০] You should refrain yourself — smoking? [DU (C) 09-10]

A. from

B. of

C. to

D. at

Ans: A

29. Rahim discourages me — borrowing. [প্রাথমিক সহকারী শিক্ষক-১৮]

A. in

B. from

C. to

D. on

Ans: B

30. Can you deter him — deceiving people? [RU (E) 11-12]

A. from

B. in

C. on

D. about

Ans: A

31. Which of the following is an incorrect sentence? [BRTA এর সহকারী পরিচালক-০৫]

A. We should refrain from drinking.

B. We should refrain to drink.

C. We should not drink.

D. We should abstain from drinking.

Ans: B (Incorrect because refrain takes 'from', not 'to').

32. He is competent — the post. [দুর্নীতি দমন ব্যুরো-৮৪, KU (প্রযুক্তিবিদ্যা স্কুল) 12-13]

A. with

B. in

C. to

D. for

Ans: D

33. Find out the correct sentence. [RU 02-03]

A. He is qualified in the post.

B. He is qualified to the post.

C. He is qualified for the post.

D. The post is qualified for him.

Ans: C

34. Tina is renowned — her oratory. [DU D 19-20] His brother is noted — honesty. [RU (সমাজবিজ্ঞান) 08-09, (E-বিজোড়) 14-15]

A. with

B. of

C. in

D. for

Ans: D

35. What is Dhaka famous —? [HSTU (C) 11-12, পরিসংখ্যান কর্মকর্তা-১৭]

A. of

B. by

C. for

D. at

Ans: C

36. The English teacher is helpful — the students. [RU (ইসলামের ইতিহাস) 09-10]

A. with

B. of

C. to

D. for

Ans: C

37. Exercise is beneficial — health. [পররাষ্ট্র মন্ত্রণালয়ের সুপারিনটেনডেন্ট-১৯] Early rising is beneficial — health. [17th BCS (লিখিত), পরিসংখ্যান ব্যুরোর জুনিয়র পরিসংখ্যান সহকারী-১৬] Swimming is conducive — health. [উপজেলা মহিলা বিষয়ক কর্মকর্তা-১৬] Early rising is conducive — health. [প্রাথমিক প্রধান শিক্ষক-০২, রাকাবের সিনিয়র অফিসার-১০, HSTU (A) 11-12, IU (G) 14-15, পিএসসি'র সহকারী পরিচালক-১৬]

A. by

B. to

C. from

D. but

Ans: B

38. This climate congenial — my health. [কারা তত্ত্বাবধায়ক-০৬, RU (ফিশারিজ) 09-10, প্রাক-প্রাথমিক সহকারী শিক্ষক (মুন্সীগঞ্জ.... ফেনী)-১৫, RU (D) 18-19]

A. to

B. for

C. of

D. with

Ans: A

39. Smoking proves detrimental — health. [RU (H-Odd) 15-16] Smoking is detrimental — health. [প্রাথমিক প্রধান শিক্ষক-৯৩, RU (প্রাণ রসায়ন) 07-08]

A. for

B. with

C. to

D. in

Ans: C

40. Strenuous exercises soon — meals is detrimental — health. [DU (D) 08-09]

A. after, to

B. from, upon

C. before, for

D. through, against

Ans: A

41. Excess working can be fatal — health. [RU (অর্থনীতি) 10-11]

A. for

B. at

C. to

D. in

Ans: C

42. Man must submit — his fate. [RU (নৃবিজ্ঞান) 06-07, 07-08]

A. to

B. in

C. of

D. before

Ans: A

43. No country should yield — foreign pressure. [15th BCS (written), KU (BBA) 15-16] We should not yield — any pressure. [থানা সহকারী শিক্ষা অফিসার-০৫, ১০]

A. in

B. from

C. to

D. with

Ans: C

44. I — myself to fate. [SUST (A) 11-12]

A. gave up

B. wished

C. forgave

D. resigned

E. responded

Ans: D

45. There is no hindrance — his going there. [রাজশাহী কৃষি উন্নয়ন ব্যাংক (অফিসার)-১৪]

A. over

B. to

C. at

D. on

Ans: B

46. Poverty is often an obstacle — higher studies. [NSTU (C) 12-13] Unemployment is a great obstacle — our national development. [RU (B) 06-07]

A. at

B. to

C. of

D. in

Ans: B

47. Idleness is bar — success in life. [Pubali Bank-06]

A. into

B. of

C. to

D. before

Ans: C

48. He has no control — himself. [সর: মাধ্য: প্রধান শিক্ষক-০৭, প্রাথমিক সহ: শিক্ষক (শীতলক্ষ্যা)-১৩, ইউনিয়ন সমাজকর্মী-১৬, একটি বাড়ি একটি খামার প্রকল্পের মাঠকর্মী-১৮, ডাক বিভাগের পোস্টাল অপারেটর-১৯] The teacher has no control — the students. [Uttara Bank-11]

A. on

B. in

C. at

D. over

Ans: D

49. Mr. Aziz has little control — his students. [সমবায় দপ্তরে দ্বিতীয় শ্রেণির গেজেটেড অফিসার-৯৭]

A. over

B. of

C. on

D. for

Ans: A

50. Professor Kamal is an authority — Sociology. [JnU (D) 16-17]

A. to

B. on

C. for

D. of

Ans: B (Authority on a subject).

51. The parents should have authority — their sons and daughters. [কারা তত্ত্বাবধায়ক-০৬]

A. on

B. of

C. over

D. to

Ans: C (Authority over a person).

52. I am inclined — stick — it. [RU E 17-18]

A. to, to

B. to, for

C. with, for

D. for, against

Ans: A

53. You must adhere — him. [গণপূর্ত অধিদপ্তরের উপসহকারী প্রকৌশলী-১০] Do you adhere — any special opinion? [রাকাবের সুপারভাইজার-১৫] Come what may, I shall adhere — my principles. [RU 07-08] The students did not adhere — the basic principles. [সোনালী, জনতা, অগ্রণী ব্যাংক (অফিসার ক্যাশ)-০৮]

A. at

B. up

C. to

D. in

Ans: C

54. You should stick — your principles. [প্রাথ: সহ:শিক্ষক-১১] Masum will stick — nothing. [BRUR BBA 11-12, HSTU C 15-16]

A. with

B. on

C. for

D. to

Ans: D

55. One should stick — his ideals — be clear — his conscience. [CU F 08-09]

A. at, to, for

B. for, to, for

C. to, to, to

D. of, in

Ans: C

56. A man — honour sticks — his principles. [SUST B1 10-11]

A. with, on

B. for, to

C. of, to

D. of, on

Ans: C

57. One should cling — one's plan. [প্রাথমিক সহ: শিক্ষক-১০]

A. with

B. to

C. of

D. for

Ans: B

58. It stands — reason. [RU (Law) 06-07]

A. with

B. to

C. for

D. in

Ans: B

59. Keep — your promise. [RU 07-08]

A. away

B. into

C. from

D. to

Ans: D

60. A gentleman should be true — his word. [রূপালী ব্যাংক লি. অফিসার (ক্যাশ)-১৮] Everybody must be true — his word. [বিভিন্ন মন্ত্রণালয়/বিভাগ/অধিদপ্তর (ব্যক্তিগত কর্মকর্তা)-১৮] A man of character is true — his word. [প্রাথমিক প্রধান শিক্ষক-৯৩]

A. at

B. to

C. for

D. on

Ans: B

61. He is firm — his decision. [RU 07-08]

A. to

B. for

C. at

D. in

Ans: D (Firm in).

62. Officials who are destitute — sympathy do not have incentive — work hard. [জেলা নির্বাচন অফিসার ও সহকারী সচিব-০৪]

A. of, in

B. against, to

C. in, against

D. of, to

Ans: D

63. Most people are not devoid — common sense. [সহকারী সুপারিনটেনডেন্ট অব সার্ভে-০৫] He is devoid — common sense. [26th BCS, RU (রাষ্ট্রবিজ্ঞান) 04-05, BRUR (BBA) 09-10, (F) 13-14, 14-15, SESDP এর প্রোগ্রাম গবেষণা কর্মকর্তা-১৫, JKKNIU (D) 18-19]

A. of

B. from

C. at

D. to

E. None

Ans: A

64. The pond is bare — fish. [RU 07-08]

A. with

B. at

C. from

D. of

Ans: D

65. My brother is well versed — Economics. [এক্সিম ব্যাংক (অফিসার)-০৯]

A. in

B. to

C. at

D. of

Ans: A

66. I am quite — home in Algebra. [প্রাথমিক শিক্ষা অধিদপ্তরে পিটিআই ইন্সট্রাক্টর (সাধারণ)-১৯]

A. at

B. for

C. in

D. of

Ans: A

67. He is at home — mathematics. [RU 09-10]

A. on

B. for

C. in

D. at

Ans: C

68. Choose the correct sentence. [DU C 08-09]

A. He is an adept in music

B. He is adept in music

C. He is adept to music

D. He is adept for music

E. He is adept on music

Ans: B

69. The ship is made — Mongla. [RU (সমাজবিজ্ঞান) 06-07]

A. for

B. to

C. towards

D. of

Ans: A

70. The vessel is bound — England. [JU (A7) 13-14]

A. on

B. for

C. by

D. to

Ans: B

71. She has just left — the airport to meet a friend who is coming from Japan. [CU (C) 10-11, JU (A3) 13-14]

A. to

B. at

C. for

D. from

Ans: C

72. He is indifferent — our problem. [RU 08-09, IU (B) 14-15] A good student is never indifferent — his study. [JU (গ) 12-13]

A. in

B. at

C. to

D. with

Ans: C

73. He is callous — his studies. [IU (খ) 10-11, জুনিয়র পরিসংখ্যান সহকারী-২০] Though I care for him so much he is callous — my sufferings. [ডাচবাংলা ব্যাংক-০৯] A conqueror is callous — the suffering he inflicts. [BRUR (B) 15-16]

A. for

B. on

C. to

D. from

Ans: C

74. He was deaf — all our requests for help. [বিভিন্ন মন্ত্রণালয়ে প্রশাসনিক কর্মকর্তা-১৮] He is deaf — my request. [সহকারী তথ্য অফিসার-০৫]

A. of

B. on

C. to

D. into

Ans: C

75. We live close — the city center. [NU (মানবিক) 14-15]

A. in

B. on

C. to

D. up

Ans: C

76. His house is adjacent — mine. [উপজেলা নির্বাচন অফিসার-০৮, JnU (B) 13-14]

A. with

B. against

C. to

D. beside

Ans: C

77. Everybody seeks — happiness. [CU (D) 09-10]

A. after

B. for

C. with

D. on

Ans: A (Seek after).

78. I am never apprehensive — my success. [RU 09-10]

A. for

B. of

C. at

D. to

Ans: B

79. Rahim is afraid — dogs. [বিদ্যুৎ উন্নয়ন বোর্ডের উপ-সহকারী-১২] My daughter gets afraid — the cockroach. [প্রাক-প্রাথমিক সহকারী শিক্ষক (ঝিলাম)-১৩]

A. for

B. of

C. with

D. at

Ans: B

80. He is suspicious — my motive. [BU (C) 15-16]

A. for

B. of

C. with

D. about

Ans: B

81. He has a liking — cricket. [খাদ্য ও দুর্যোগ ব্যবস্থাপনা কর্মকর্তা-০৪] I have a special liking — movies. [JnU (E) 17-18]

A. by

B. in

C. for

D. at

Ans: C

82. I have no taste — music. [PSTU (A) 02-03, RU 07-08, 09-10]

A. for

B. of

C. in

D. over

Ans: A

83. He is worthy — your praise. [RU 04-05] He is worthy — the position. [Basic Bank-04]

A. on

B. of

C. in

D. from

Ans: B

84. His honesty is deserving — praise. [RU 07-08]

A. to

B. with

C. of

D. for

Ans: C

85. There is no remedy — cancer. [JnU (D) 10-11] There must be some remedy — corruption. [15th BCS (written)]

A. of

B. to

C. for

D. from

Ans: C

86. Man aspires — riches. [প্রাথমিক সহ: শিক্ষক-১০] Never aspire — wealth. [JU (A7) 13-14]

A. for

B. after

C. before

D. in

Ans: B

87. The virtuous never hanker — money. [অর্থ মন্ত্রণালয়ে অফিস সহকারী-১১] I don't hanker — riches. [RU 09-10]

A. for

B. with

C. after

D. over

Ans: C

88. It is natural in every man to wish — distinction. [সমন্বিত ব্যাংক সিনিয়র অফিসার-১৯] He longed — fame. [RU (গণযোগাযোগ) 09-10]

A. on

B. for

C. of

D. to

Ans: B

89. Rana decided to pursue his career in developmental field in lieu of sitting — his father business. [উপজেলা পোস্টমাস্টার-১০]

A. in stead of

B. to

C. in accordance

D. undermining

Ans: C (Note: Likely error in question or key. 'In lieu of' means 'in stead of', but used as a preposition. Context suggests 'sitting in' or 'sitting for'?)

90. I'd rather have apple — orange. [RU (কম্পিউটার ইঞ্জি) 09-10]

A. instead than

B. instead from

C. instead to

D. instead of

Ans: D

91. Hasan took anthropology in lieu — history. [RU (নৃবিজ্ঞান) 09-10]

A. with

B. of

C. besides

D. one of

Ans: B

92. He ensured — safety. [Medical 04-05]

A. with

B. of

C. for

D. at

Ans: B

93. He has assured me — safety. [সমাসেবা অফিসার-০৭, প্রাক প্রাথমিক সহকারী শিক্ষক (ভলগা)-১৩, IU (C) 15-16]

A. of

B. for

C. with

D. at

Ans: A

94. I am/He is confident — success. [IU B 17-18, প্রাথমিক সহকারী শিক্ষক-১৮]

A. in

B. of

C. on

D. for

Ans: B

95. I don't believe — his honesty. [RU 04-05, আনসার সার্কেল অ্যাডজুটেন্ট-১০] I believe — God. [RU 06-07] He has no belief — God. [IU (C) 13-14]

A. for

B. in

C. to

D. with

Ans: B

96. My friend reposed his trust — me. [শ্রম পরিদপ্তরের জনসংখ্যা ও পরিবার কল্যাণ কর্মকর্তা-০৯] You can repose trust — him. [RU 04-05]

A. in

B. on

C. at

D. upon

Ans: A

97. We have faith — God. [JU (D1) 13-14] I have faith — myself. [CU 01-02]

A. in

B. on

C. to

D. for

Ans: A

98. His assignment is akin — mine. [প্রাথমিক সহকারী শিক্ষক-৯৭, RU (লোকপ্রশাসন) 05-06]

A. than

B. to

C. from

D. with

Ans: B

99. The villagers are bereft — modern facilities. [বাংলাদেশ রেলওয়ে সহকারী লোকো মাস্টার (গ্রেড-১)-১৮] He was deprived — his father's property. [RU 04-05] He has deprived — his paternal property. [প্রাথ:সহ: শিক্ষক-১১]

A. of

B. from

C. at

D. in

Ans: A

100. The scientist was absorbed — his work. [RU (H, EVEN) 16-17] He was absorbed — deep thought. [সংস্থাপন মন্ত্রণালয়ের প্রশাসনিক কর্মকর্তা-০৭, পরিদর্শক (মাদকদ্রব্য নিয়ন্ত্রণ অধিদপ্তর)-১৩, CU (A) 03-04, IU (G) 11-12, JU (A3) 13-14, DPE প্রাথমিক সহকারী শিক্ষক-১৮] He is totally absorbed — the book. [JnU (C) 08-09]

A. with

B. on

C. in

D. by

Ans: C

101. "I never interfere — my grown up children." Mrs Choudhury said. [পরিবেশ অধিদপ্তরের সহকারী পরিচালক-০৭, পল্লী উন্নয়ন বোর্ডের কর্মকর্তা-১৩, JU (A, A5) 13-14]

A. in

B. with

C. about

D. at

Ans: B (Interfere with a person).

102. Somebody meddled — my computer. [RU (E) 11-12]

A. in

B. for

C. on

D. with

Ans: D

103. A tag question is a short question added — the end of a positive or negative statement. [NU (বাণিজ্য) 10-11]

A. to

B. in

C. although

D. next

Ans: A (Added to).

104. A kitchen garden adds — the prosperity of the house. [RU 02-03]

A. with

B. to

C. by

D. in

Ans: B

105. Attach the CV — your application. [IU (G) 12-13]

A. with

B. on

C. in

D. to

Ans: D