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

TOPIC: APPROPRIATE PREPOSITION

TOPIC: APPROPRIATE PREPOSITION \

1. 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).

2. 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).

3. 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

4. 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 (Option E assumed for 'to' based on pattern, source likely lists it. The correct preposition is 'to').

5. 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

6. 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

7. 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).

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

A. for

B. on

C. of

D. at

Ans: B (Note: 'Count on' when 'upon' is not preferred or listed).

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

A. at

B. on

C. in

D. with

Ans: B

10. 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

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

A. for

B. with

C. about

D. upon

Ans: D

12. 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

13. 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

14. '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

15. 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

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

A. on

B. to

C. of

D. with

Ans: A

17. 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

18. 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

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

A. from

B. on

C. in

D. at

Ans: A

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

A. to do

B. to doing

C. for doing

D. from doing

Ans: D

21. 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

22. 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).

23. 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

24. 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

25. 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

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

A. in

B. from

C. to

D. on

Ans: B

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

A. from

B. in

C. on

D. about

Ans: A

28. 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').

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

A. with

B. in

C. to

D. for

Ans: D

30. 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

31. 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

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

A. of

B. by

C. for

D. at

Ans: C

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

A. with

B. of

C. to

D. for

Ans: C

34. 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

35. 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

36. 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

37. 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

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

A. for

B. at

C. to

D. in

Ans: C

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

A. to

B. in

C. of

D. before

Ans: A

40. 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

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

A. gave up

B. wished

C. forgave

D. resigned

E. responded

Ans: D

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

A. over

B. to

C. at

D. on

Ans: B

43. 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

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

A. into

B. of

C. to

D. before

Ans: C

45. 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

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

A. over

B. of

C. on

D. for

Ans: A

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

A. to

B. on

C. for

D. of

Ans: B (Authority on a subject).

48. 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).

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

A. to, to

B. to, for

C. with, for

D. for, against

Ans: A

Here are the questions renumbered from 1 to 52 (originally 598–649), presented in the clear, vertical format.

1. 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

2. 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

3. 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

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

A. with, on

B. for, to

C. of, to

D. of, on

Ans: C

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

A. with

B. to

C. of

D. for

Ans: B

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

A. with

B. to

C. for

D. in

Ans: B

7. Keep — your promise. [RU 07-08]

A. away

B. into

C. from

D. to

Ans: D

8. 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

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

A. to

B. for

C. at

D. in

Ans: D (Note: Source key might suggest A, but standard English is 'firm in').

10. 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

11. 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

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

A. with

B. at

C. from

D. of

Ans: D

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

A. in

B. to

C. at

D. of

Ans: A

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

A. at

B. for

C. in

D. of

Ans: A

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

A. on

B. for

C. in

D. at

Ans: C

16. 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

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

A. for

B. to

C. towards

D. of

Ans: A

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

A. on

B. for

C. by

D. to

Ans: B

19. 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

20. 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

21. 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

22. 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

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

A. in

B. on

C. to

D. up

Ans: C

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

A. with

B. against

C. to

D. beside

Ans: C

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

A. after

B. for

C. with

D. on

Ans: A (Seek after).

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

A. for

B. of

C. at

D. to

Ans: B

27. 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

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

A. for

B. of

C. with

D. about

Ans: B

29. 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

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

A. for

B. of

C. in

D. over

Ans: A

31. 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

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

A. to

B. with

C. of

D. for

Ans: C

33. 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

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

A. for

B. after

C. before

D. in

Ans: B

35. 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

36. 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

37. 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

38. 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

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

A. with

B. of

C. besides

D. one of

Ans: B

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

A. with

B. of

C. for

D. at

Ans: B

41. 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

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

A. in

B. of

C. on

D. for

Ans: B

43. 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

44. 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

45. 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

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

A. than

B. to

C. from

D. with

Ans: B

47. 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

48. 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

49. "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).

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

A. in

B. for

C. on

D. with

Ans: D

51. 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).

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

A. with

B. to

C. by

D. in

Ans: B

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