Preposition - Appropriate Preposition Exercise - 8 for University Admission Test, Job Application Test, BCS Exam and Any Competitive Examination

TOPIC: APPROPRIATE PREPOSITION

1. I prefer working — a deadline. [নির্বাচন কমিশন সচিবালয়ে প্রশাসনিক কর্মকর্তা-০৪]

A. to

B. for

C. on

D. with

Ans: A

2. A man is known — the company he keeps. (সঙ্গ দেখে লোক চেনা যায়) [উপজেলা পরিসংখ্যান কর্মকর্তা-১০]

A. with

B. by

C. for

D. to

Ans: B

3. I visit Cox's Bazar frequently. However, I have never — Teknaf. (আমি প্রায়ই/ঘনঘন কক্সবাজারে যাই। তবে/অবশ্য, আমি কখনো টেকনাফে যাইনি) [কন্ট্রোলার জেনারেল ডিফেন্স ফাইন্যান্স কার্যালয়ের অডিটর-১৭]

A. went to

B. visited to

C. gone

D. been to

Ans: D

4. He has no interest — Mathematics. [প্রাথমিক সহকারী শিক্ষক-৮৯]

A. for

B. towards

C. upon

D. in

Ans: D

5. He looked — me — my face. (সে আমার দিকে স্থির দৃষ্টিতে তাকিয়ে থাকল) [পুবালী ব্যাংক জুনিয়র অফিসার-০০]

A. on

B. in

C. at

D. through

Ans: B (Look sb in the face).

6. We pray — your success. (আমরা তোমার সাফল্যের জন্য প্রার্থনা করি) [পুবালী ব্যাংক জুনিয়র অফিসার-০০]

A. of

B. for

C. over

D. after

Ans: B

7. Choose the correct sentence. [রেলওয়ে আমাদেরকে লোকসানের জন্য ক্ষতিপূরণ দিবে] [DU D 19-20]

A. The railway will compensate us with the loss.

B. The railway will compensate us for the loss.

C. The railway will compensate us the loss.

D. The railway will compensate us with loser.

Ans: B

8. Choose the correct sentence. (ব্যবস্থাপনায় ক্যারিয়ার গড়তে আমি প্রতিশ্রুতিবদ্ধ) [DU (D) 18-19]

A. I am committed to pursuing a career in management.

B. I am committed in pursuing a career in management.

C. I am committed for pursuing a career in management.

D. I am committed against pursuing a career in management.

Ans: A

9. The intellectuals can no longer be said to live — margins — the society. [KU B 19-20]

A. beyond, of

B. against, in

C. inside, to

D. before, inside

Ans: A (Live beyond the margins of society).

10. There is a time — pleasantry. [JU (গাণিতিক ও পদার্থ বিষয়ক অনুষদ) 11-12, RU (D) 18-19]

A. from

B. for

C. at

D. with

Ans: B

11. He left Rajshahi — Dhaka. (সে রাজশাহী থেকে ঢাকার উদ্দেশ্যে যাত্রা করল) [RU (B) 18-19]

A. to

B. for

C. at

D. from

Ans: B

12. Which of the following is correct? [JKKNIU (AL) 18-19]

A. The minister flew to London in Friday.

B. There is no alternative for training.

C. Hurry up! You have to reach the station in thirty minutes.

D. Be mindful to you duties.

Ans: C (Note: A should be 'on Friday'. B should be 'to training'. D should be 'of your duties'. C is correct).

13. Choose the correct sentence. (সে পুরস্কারটি অর্জন করায় সফল হলো) [CU (C-3) 11-12]

A. He succeeded to gain the prize

B. He succeeded in gaining the prize

C. He succeeded gain the prize

D. He succeeded gaining the prize

Ans: B

14. My uncle was afflicted — a serious illness and was almost confined — bed — more than two months. (আমার চাচা/মামা মারাত্মক অসুস্থ হয়ে দুই মাসের বেশি শয্যাগত ছিল) [COU (A) 12-13]

A. to, to, since

B. with, to, for

C. by, on, for

D. by, on, since

Ans: B

15. Composed of is most similar in meaning to — [JnU (B) 17-18]

A. covered by

B. filled with

C. struck by

D. made of

Ans: D

16. I am perishing — cold. (ঠাণ্ডায় কষ্ট পাচ্ছি) [BRUR A 16-17]

A. with

B. for

C. of

D. from

Ans: A (Perish with cold/hunger).

17. Take no notice — what he says. (তার কথায় মনোযোগ দিও না) [CU (জ) 09-10]

A. of

B. at

C. about

D. to

Ans: A

18. My opinion is that they don't know what to do — and are merely playing — time. [CU C 17-18]

A. to

B. for

C. at

D. in

Ans: B (Play for time).

19. Left — himself, he would be able to complete the work in less than a month. [DU (B&D) 17-18]

A. with

B. on

C. by

D. to

Ans: D (Left to himself).

20. See — what you saw yesterday still exists today. [RU (B) 17-18]

A. whether

B. over

C. about

D. clear

Ans: A

21. Congratulations — your success. (তোমার সাফল্যে অভিনন্দন) [JU (C1) 17-18]

A. for

B. to

C. on

D. of

Ans: C

22. Russel is a real introvert in contrast — his brother Bashar. [JnU (D) 17-18]

A. with

B. by

C. to

D. against

Ans: C

23. I was startled when the bill — fare was brought — the prices were a great deal higher — my anticipation. [JU B 17-18]

A. in, on, in

B. of, from, for

C. of, for, from

D. of, for, than

Ans: D

24. I have no craving — excessive wealth. (অতিরিক্ত সম্পদের জন্য আমার ব্যগ্রকামনা নেই) [COU B 16-17]

A. in

B. for

C. to

D. with

Ans: B

25. I found the place — my liking. (জায়গাটি আমার পছন্দসই ছিল) [Dental 17-18]

A. to

B. for

C. with

D. at

Ans: A

26. He is not involved in any activity subversive — the state. [JKKNIU (ক) 16-17]

A. at

B. against

C. to

D. on

Ans: C

27. Education contributes — creating wealth through its impact — economic growth/ development. [KU (S) 16-17, KU (BBA) 16-17]

A. for, on

B. in, on

C. to, for

D. to, on

Ans: D

28. Deforestation is contributing alarmingly — the extinction of wild lives. [CU D1 16-17]

A. for

B. by

C. to

D. on

Ans: C

29. It is the responsibility of human being to prevent the environment — being spoilt. [SUST A 16-17]

A. from

B. for

C. not

D. dare

Ans: A

30. The high price of the service could deter people — seeking advice. [BRUR A 16-17]

A. for

B. without

C. of

D. from

Ans: D

31. She diverted her attention — reading the newspaper. [BRUR A 16-17]

A. on

B. at

C. out

D. from

Ans: D

32. Reshan was admitted — the 1st year BA year honours course in Jahangirnagar University. [JU C1 17-18] I was admitted — Begum Rokeya University. [BRUR D 13-14]

A. in

B. in to

C. to

D. of

Ans: C

33. He always involves himself — such unwanted jobs. [BRUR F 16-17]

A. for

B. of

C. to

D. in

Ans: D

34. I always tremble — injection. (ইংজেকশন দেখলে ভয়ে আমার কাঁপন ধরে) [BSMRSTU (G) 16-17]

A. on

B. in

C. with

D. at

Ans: D (Tremble at the sight of...).

35. You should not be complacent — your examination result. [JU (D) 16-17]

A. to

B. by

C. of

D. about

Ans: D

36. In case — fire, leave the building. (আগুন লাগলে ভবন ত্যাগ করো) [DU (প্রযুক্তি) 16-17]

A. on

B. of

C. will

D. over

Ans: B

37. The article raised — doubts — how effective the new drug really was. [BSMRSTU D 16-17]

A. in

B. on

C. for

D. about

Ans: D

38. He was never conspicuous — his honesty and — it. [KU B 18-19]

A. with, for

B. for, of

C. by, to

D. on, for

Ans: B (Conspicuous for... of it).

39. He sits — fire. [BRUR A 16-17]

A. out

B. over

C. for

D. by

Ans: D (Sit by the fire).

40. Man gives — his wife and children. (পুরুষ মানুষ তার স্ত্রী ও সন্তানদেরকে সুরক্ষা দেয়) [JU E 15-16]

A. protect

B. protection

C. protection to

D. protection with

Ans: C

41. Social science is concerned with society and the relationships — individuals within a society. [KU (SS) 15-16]

A. from

B. for

C. to

D. among

Ans: D

42. Due to rain, cricket ground was covered — a carpet. [RU (G, অ-বিজ্ঞান) 16-17]

A. along

B. covered by

C. with

D. covered upon

Ans: C (Covered with).

43. They were all appreciation — her presentation. [RU (A, জোড়) 16-17]

A. of

B. with

C. for

D. beside

Ans: A (In appreciation of).

44. You can — Zaman to get the job done. (কাজটা করাতে তুমি জামানের উপর নির্ভর করতে পার) [DU D 15-16]

A. count on

B. hold on

C. give in

D. call off

Ans: A

45. The two tests were identical — one another. (পরীক্ষা দুটি অভিন্ন/হুবুহু ছিল) [RU (C1) 18-19]

A. to

B. with

C. of

D. about

Ans: B (Identical with).

46. Find out the correct sentence. [RU (E-বিজোড়) 15-16, Medical 15-16]

A. she believes on ghost

B. she believes in ghost

C. she believes of ghost

D. she believes at ghost

Ans: B

47. Choose the correct from the below. [BSMRSTU D 15-16]

A. She frowns upon my attire

B. She frowns at my attire

C. She frowns on my attire

D. She frowns with my attire

Ans: B (Frown at).

48. Choose the appropriate sentence. [আমি এ ব্যাপারে তোমার বাবাকে জানাব] [BSMRSTU D 14-15]

A. I shall inform this to your father

B. I shall inform your father of this

C. I shall inform your father to this

D. I shall inform this of your father

Ans: B

49. He has no taste — music but takes interest — drama. [JU (F) 15-16]

A. in/in

B. with/in

C. of/for

D. for/in

Ans: D

50. Fahim has no money of his own. He's totally dependent — his parents. [NSTU C 14-15]

A. at

B. with

C. on

D. of

Ans: C

51. The rich should not rail — the poor. (ধনীদের গরীবদের গালিগালাজ করা উচিত নয়) [JKKNIU (ক) 16-17]

A. to

B. about

C. at

D. with

Ans: C (Rail at/against).

52. His services cannot be dispensed — . (তার সেবা ছাড়া চলতে পারা যাবে না) [JKKNIU (AL) 18-19]

A. on

B. with

C. for

D. to

Ans: B (Dispense with).

53. Always guard — making mistakes. (সর্বদা ভুল করা থেকে সতর্ক থাকো) [PUST (B1) 13-14]

A. against

B. for

C. from

D. of

Ans: A

54. The politicians should work hand — hand for the country. [PUST (B1) 13-14]

A. to

B. with

C. in

D. over

Ans: C (Hand in hand).

55. We regret — the inconvenience made. (কৃত অসুবিধার জন্য আমরা দুঃখ প্রকাশ করছি) [BRUR (A) 15-16]

A. about

B. for

C. to

D. by

Ans: B

56. Please lend me — hand — this trunk. (এই ট্রাঙ্ক উঠানোয় হাত লাগাও) [JU (C) 14-15]

A. a, with

B. a, for

C. your, to

D. an, for

Ans: A (Lend a hand with).

57. Who is the first in succession — the throne? (সিংহাসনের প্রথম উত্তরাধিকারী কে?) [BRUR A 14-15]

A. for

B. with

C. about

D. to

Ans: D

58. We should always be clear — our debts. (আমাদের সবসময় ঋণমুক্ত থাকা উচিত) [RU (হিসাববিজ্ঞান) 07-08]

A. of

B. against

C. off

D. at

Ans: A (Clear of).

59. Select the correct sentence. (সাজাপ্রাপ্ত রাজনীতিবিদরা নির্বাচনে লড়তে অযোগ্য) [RU (দর্শন) 08-09]

A. The convicted politicians are disqualified from running in the election.

B. The convicted politicians are disqualified from running on the election.

C. The convicted politicians are disqualified from running to the election.

D. The convicted politicians are disqualified for running in the election.

Ans: A (Disqualified from).

60. Turn right — the first fork and go 500 yards up the road. [JnU (D, AE) 07-08]

A. with

B. at

C. to

D. in

Ans: B (At the fork).

61. After — brief period — suspense, the inspector finally spoke. [MBSTU (A) 11-12]

A. the, in

B. a, on

C. the, at

D. a, of

Ans: D (A brief period of).

62. Distinction between the rich and the poor should be leveled —. [KU (জীববিজ্ঞান স্কুল) 15-16]

A. with

B. on

C. of

D. off

Ans: D (Level off/out).

63. Most metals expand and contrast — variations — temperature. [DU (A) 15-16]

A. with, in

B. from, of

C. by, of

D. to, from

Ans: A

64. The villagers are in favour — fishing but opposed to hunting. [BSMRSTU (E) 16-17]

A. of

B. at

C. with

D. on

Ans: A

65. I decided — buying it. (আমি এটা কেনার ব্যাপারে মনস্থির করলাম) [MBSTU (D) 14-15]

A. to

B. on

C. in

D. from

Ans: B (Decide on).

66. I don't subscribe — his views. (আমি তার মতের সাথে একমত নই) [IU (খ) 03-04]

A. on

B. for

C. to

D. of

Ans: C

67. There is no reason — absent. (অনুপস্থিত হওয়ার কোনো কারণ নেই) [Medical 95-96, MBSTU (D) 13-14]

A. for

B. to be

C. of

D. for being

Ans: D

68. John asked Nicolas for help, but it turned out that he was even worse — math than him. [JU (F) 11-12]

A. at

B. in

C. about

D. of

Ans: A

69. A noble man never — riches (রিচিজ). (মহৎ ব্যক্তি কখনো সম্পদের জন্য লালায়িত হয় না) [BRUR (F) 15-16]

A. runs after

B. cries for

C. thinks for

D. hankers after

Ans: D