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

TOPIC: APPROPRIATE PREPOSITION

Miscellaneous 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

Section A

21. He has abhorrence — war. [JnU (C) 10-11]

A. of

B. to

C. for

D. in

Ans: A

22. 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

23. Abide — me O Lord. [RU 07-08] / He abides — me. [প্রাথমিক সহ: শিক্ষক-১১]

A. in

B. by

C. with

D. on

Ans: C

24. 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

25. 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

26. 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

27. 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

28. Your offer is acceptable — me. [প্রাথমিক প্রধান শিক্ষক-১০]

A. by

B. on

C. for

D. to

Ans: D

29. 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

30. He is accessible — all. [প্রাথমিক প্রধান শিক্ষক-০৯, প্রাথমিক সহকারী শিক্ষক-১০]

A. into

B. to

C. of

D. for

Ans: B

31. 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

32. 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

33. He accommodated me — a loan. [RU (B-Law) 12-13]

A. in

B. of

C. with

D. on

Ans: C

34. We are accountable — the authorities for our actions. [আমদানি রপ্তানি অধিদপ্তরের উচ্চমান সহকারী-১৯]

A. with

B. on

C. in

D. to

Ans: D

35. Everyone in this universe is accountable — his actions. [Uttara Bank (AO)-17]

A. about

B. for

C. of

D. against

Ans: B

36. 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

37. Who will account — the loss? [অর্থ মন্ত্রণালয়ে অফিস সহকারী-১১]

A. at

B. of

C. for

D. about

Ans: C

38. 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

39. 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

40. 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

41. 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

42. 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

43. The director could not acquiesce — such an unjust compromise. [IU (B) 13-14]

A. at

B. to

C. in

D. of

Ans: C

44. The news added — my sorrow. [MBSTU (B) 16-17]

A. up

B. by

C. to

D. into

Ans: C

45. 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

46. 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

47. 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

48. 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

49. Will this office be adequate — your needs? [CU 10-11]

A. with

B. of

C. to

D. for

E. by

Ans: C

50. Addiction — yaba is dangerous. [BSMRSTU E 18-19]

A. at

B. to

C. of

D. for

Ans: B

51. 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

52. Habib took the advantages — my absence. [RU 05-06]

A. with

B. of

C. at

D. in

Ans: B

53. The new rule is advantageous — us. [সহকারী থানা/উপজেলা শিক্ষা কর্মকর্তা (ATEO)-১৬]

A. for

B. of

C. to

D. will

Ans: C

54. A mother is affectionate — her children. [HSTU (C) 11-12]

A. of

B. to

C. over

D. at

Ans: B

55. 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

56. A large number of colleges are affiliated — the National University. [BU (খ) 11-12]

A. to

B. from

C. with

D. into

Ans: C

57. Rima has a great affinity — her profession. [যুব উন্নয়ন অধিদপ্তর (ক্যাশিয়ার)-১৮]

A. for

B. towards

C. to

D. with

Ans: A

58. Nateesa is afraid — spiders. [IFIC Bank (TSO)-19]

A. from

B. in

C. about

D. of

Ans: D

59. I am not — with you. [CU (B-7) 14-15]

A. agree

B. at one

C. differ

D. hardly

Ans: B

60. He at once agreed — my proposal. [JnU (B) 10-11]

A. for

B. with

C. upon

D. to

Ans: D

61. 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

62. I finally agreed — the point. [RU (F, অবিজ্ঞান) 16-17, (D) 18-19]

A. with

B. for

C. to

D. of

Ans: C

63. This book is aimed — the general reader. [CU (F1) 15-16]

A. for

B. by

C. to

D. at

Ans: D

64. 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

65. 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

66. 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

67. 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

68. 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

69. 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

70. Fifty shares were allotted — me. [JKKNIU (গ) 16-17]

A. by

B. to

C. with

D. in

Ans: B

71. He is amateur — stenography. [বেসামরিক বিমান চলাচল কর্তৃপক্ষের হিসাব নিরীক্ষক/হিসাবরক্ষক-১৭]

A. at/in

B. for

C. of

D. to

Ans: A

72. He has no ambition — name and fame. [RU 03-04]

A. in

B. after

C. for

D. on

Ans: C

73. 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

74. Amenable শব্দের সাথে সঠিক preposition টি কি হবে? [প্রাথমিক সহকারী শিক্ষক (২য় পর্যায়)-১৯]

A. with

B. to

C. after

D. for

Ans: B

75. 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

76. 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

77. 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

78. 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

79. I was annoyed — him for his dishonesty. [BRUR (B) 15-16]

A. with

B. for

C. to

D. against

Ans: A

80. 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

81. You have to answer — your behaviour. [JU (H) 14-15]

A. for

B. to

C. of

D. about

Ans: A

82. She has anxiety — her child. [Southeast Bank-12]

A. for

B. about

C. at

D. of

Ans: B

83. 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

84. Apart — cricket, he does not watch TV. [সাধারণ বীমা কর্পোরেশন (জুনিয়র অফিসার)-০৯]

A. of

B. to

C. on

D. from

Ans: D

85. He has an antipathy — smoking. [সহ:পরিচালক (মাদক) ও কারা তত্ত্বাধায়ক-০৬]

A. for

B. with

C. to

D. in

Ans: C

86. 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

87. 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

88. 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

89. 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

90. 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

91. 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

92. 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

93. His appeal — mercy was rejected. [DU (B) 04-05]

A. for

B. with

C. to

D. on

Ans: A

94. I appeared — the SSC exam last year. [BCIC'র সহ. ব্যবস্থাপক-১৮]

A. on

B. in

C. at

D. for

Ans: C

95. I asked the boy to appear — the viva-voce Board. [RU (B) 16-17]

A. at

B. on

C. to

D. before

Ans: D

96. The convict appeared — the court. [Medical 17-18]

A. in

B. to

C. before

D. at

Ans: C

97. I intend to apply — a job in the Accounts Department. [CU (C1) 07-08]

A. to

B. for

C. with

D. at

Ans: B

98. 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

99. How did you get an appointment — Dr. Howard? [PSC এর সহকারী পরিচালক-০৪]

A. by

B. at

C. with

D. to

Ans: C

100. 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

Section E-I

101. 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

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

A. from

B. on

C. at

D. for

Ans: A

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

A. for

B. of

C. in

D. by

Ans: B

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

A. by

B. to

C. at

D. in

Ans: D

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

A. at

B. with

C. to

D. in

Ans: D

106. 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

107. He exulted — me in my misfortune. [JU B 09-10, MBSTU D 16-17]

A. for

B. with

C. at

D. of

Ans: C

108. 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

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

A. in

B. with

C. of

D. by

Ans: B

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

A. into

B. on

C. in

D. under

Ans: A

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

A. with

B. in

C. of

D. for

Ans: B

112. 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

113. 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

114. 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

115. 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

116. 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

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

A. in

B. of

C. for

D. with

Ans: D

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

A. up

B. in

C. against

D. about

Ans: B

119. 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

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

A. up

B. in

C. out

D. with

Ans: B

121. 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

122. 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

123. 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

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

A. in

B. for

C. in

D. over

Ans: D

125. 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

126. 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

127. 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

128. 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

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

A. from

B. for

C. of

D. on

Ans: C

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

A. against

B. upon

C. down

D. with

Ans: B

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

A. in

B. to

C. on

D. at

Ans: B

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

A. in

B. by

C. with

D. over

Ans: C

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

A. from

B. to

C. by

D. with

Ans: B

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

A. into

B. at

C. against

D. to

Ans: A

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

A. to

B. about

C. at

D. one

Ans: A

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

A. in

B. by

C. at

D. on

Ans: A

137. 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

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

A. to

B. at

C. on

D. with

Ans: A

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

A. at

B. to

C. on

D. against

Ans: A

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

A. which

B. with

C. off

D. within

Ans: B

141. 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

142. 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

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

A. at, from

B. towards, over

C. to, for

D. of, about

Ans: C

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

A. over

B. of

C. to

D. at

Ans: A

145. 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

146. 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

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

A. to

B. at

C. towards

D. upon

Ans: A

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

A. with

B. upon

C. by

D. in

Ans: B

149. 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

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

A. on

B. of

C. for

D. in

Ans: B

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

A. to

B. in

C. for

D. with

Ans: A

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

A. on

B. to

C. upon

D. above

Ans: B

153. 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

154. 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

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

A. from

B. at

C. on

D. of

Ans: D

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

A. at

B. below

C. for

D. under

Ans: D

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

A. in

B. on

C. for

D. at

Ans: B

158. 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

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

A. with

B. in

C. of

D. before

Ans: C

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

A. with

B. to

C. for

D. from

Ans: A

161. 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

162. 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

163. 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

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

A. about

B. for

C. at

D. of

Ans: B

165. 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

166. 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

167. 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

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

A. in

B. of

C. for

D. with

Ans: D

169. 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

170. 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

171. 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

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

A. to

B. in

C. upon

D. into

Ans: D

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

A. for

B. from

C. to

D. about

Ans: C

174. 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

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

A. to

B. of

C. on

D. for

Ans: C

176. He insisted — there. [35th BCS]

A. on my going

B. is to go

C. over going

D. to go

Ans: A

177. 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

178. 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

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

A. in

B. to

C. of

D. on

Ans: D

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

A. of

B. on

C. to

D. with

Ans: C

181. 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

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

A. with

B. in

C. on

D. for

Ans: B

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

A. by

B. with

C. from

D. through

Ans: B

184. 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

185. 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

186. 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

187. 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

188. 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

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

A. about

B. in

C. of

D. on

Ans: D

190. 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

191. The party in opposition generally inveigh — the justice department. [RU B 13-14]

A. with

B. against

C. for

D. in

Ans: B