Preposition - Appropriate Preposition Exercise - 9 for University Admission Test, Job Application Test, BCS Exam and Any Competitive Examination

TOPIC: APPROPRIATE PREPOSITION

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-০০]

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. The excitement is difficult to describe — the people who were not present. [RU (B) 14-15]

A. into

B. to

C. for

D. about

Ans: B

2. The students became detached — library work. [RU 04-05]

A. in

B. from

C. with

D. at

Ans: B

3. Any deviation — the code of conduct will be punished. [RU (গণযোগাযোগ) 06-07]

A. by

B. of

C. from

D. with

Ans: C

4. I cannot deviate — truth. [IU (G) 12-13]

A. with

B. from

C. on

D. to

Ans: B

5. He led a life devoid — blame. [বাংলাদেশ অর্থনৈতিক অঞ্চল কর্তৃপক্ষের সহকারী ব্যবস্থাপক-১৮] Karim's story is devoid — truth. [রাজশাহী কৃষি উন্নয়ন ব্যাংক (অফিসার)-১৪] He is devoid — any logical argument. [SUST (A) 10-11]

A. from

B. for

C. of

D. at

Ans: C

6. Students should learn, in an environment — pressure and with the freedom to choose what they want to learn. [DU (A) 14-15]

A. soaked in

B. deprived of

C. devoid of

D. regardless of

Ans: C (free from/devoid of).

7. He devotes much of his time — reading. [RU (C1) 18-19]

A. in

B. of

C. about

D. to

Ans: D

8. Every man differs — opinion from each other. [বিমান বাংলাদেশ এয়ারলাইন্স লি. গ্রাউন্ড সার্ভিস অ্যাসিসটেন্ট-১৮] Men differ — opinion. [উপজেলা নির্বাচন কমিশন সচিবালয়ে অফিসার-০৮]

A. on

B. with

C. in

D. to

Ans: C

9. Every man differs — opinion — each other. [CU G 12-13]

A. from, in

B. in, of

C. of, at

D. in, from

Ans: D

10. Then I differ — you in politics. [RU 07-08]

A. in

B. to

C. by

D. with

Ans: D

11. I don't think you will have any difficulty — a driving license. [24th BCS (বাতিল), ১৪তম প্রভাষক নিবন্ধন-১৭] Did you have any difficulty — a visa? [CU (E) 12-13]

A. get

B. in getting

C. to have got

D. having got

Ans: B

12. Choose the correct sentence. [NU (মানবিক) 11-12]

A. She has difficulty to walk.

B. She has difficulty with walk.

C. She has difficulty in walking.

D. She has difficulty for walking.

Ans: C

13. Jamal is not different — Kamal. [DU (D) 09-10] Public television stations are different — commercial stations. [CU (C2) 05-06] My hobby is different — her hobby. [বাংলাদেশ কমার্স ব্যাংক (অফিসার)-০৬, জনতা ব্যাংক (SO)-১৬] His opinion is different — yours. [গণপূর্ত অধিপ্তরের কম্পিউটার অপারেটর-১৬]

A. from

B. than

C. in

D. on

Ans: A

14. We must discourage people — throwing trash in public places. [DU (B) 15-16]

A. for

B. from

C. to

D. into

Ans: B

15. Scientists announced this week the discovery — a new organism. [BU (A) 14-15]

A. about

B. around

C. of

D. for

Ans: C

16. These slums are a disgrace — the civic authorities. [JU (C2) 15-16]

A. by

B. on

C. for

D. to

Ans: D

17. The master dispensed — the services of his servant. [Pubali Bank-14] You must dispense — the services of your gardener. [CU (B-7) 14-15] We dispensed — his services. [আনসার ও ভিডিপি সার্কেল অ্যাডজুটেন্ট-০৫]

A. in

B. with

C. of

D. for

Ans: B

18. He could not dissociate himself — what he said earlier. [Standard Bank (A.O.Cash)-09]

A. of

B. with

C. from

D. off

Ans: C

19. I have a distaste — publicity. [রাজশাহী কৃষি উন্নয়ন ব্যাংক (অফিসার)-১৪]

A. at

B. about

C. against

D. for

Ans: D

20. An honest man has no distrust — anyone. [প্রাথমিক সরকারী শিক্ষক-১০]

A. on

B. with

C. for

D. of

Ans: D

21. The skirt does — at the back. [নির্বাচন কমিশন সচিবালয়ে প্রশাসনিক কর্মকর্তা-০৪]

A. for

B. with

C. on

D. up

Ans: D

22. It is important to distinguish — right and wrong. [COU (A) 07-08] Death does not distinguish — the rich and the poor. [সরকারী পল্লী উন্নয়ন কর্মকর্তা-০৬, স্বাস্থ্য মন্ত্রণালয়ের সহকারী প্রকৌশলী-১৬]

A. between

B. by

C. for

D. from

Ans: A

23. She dreams — running her own business. [৯ম বিজেএস (সহকারী জজ)-১৪]

A. in

B. by

C. to

D. of

Ans: D

24. Our principal is easy — approach. [মাধ্যমিক প্রধান শিক্ষক-০৪]

A. of

B. in

C. with

D. for

Ans: A

25. The young man was enamored — this beguiling woman. [IU (C) 15-16]

A. of

B. over

C. at

D. by

Ans: A

26. Vice must end — misery. [IU (B) 14-15] The match ended — a draw. [CU (B) 08-09]

A. in

B. with

C. at

D. on

Ans: A

27. He is endowed — talents. [RU (D-Even) 13-14]

A. with

B. over

C. of

D. on

Ans: A

28. They are endowed — reason. [JKKNIU (D) 18-19]

A. with

B. by

C. to

D. x

Ans: A

29. He is engaged — writing books. [প্রাক-প্রাথমিক সহকরী শিক্ষক-১৩]

A. in

B. with

C. to

D. at

Ans: A

30. The girl is engaged — my brother. [প্রাক-প্রাথমিক সহকরী শিক্ষক-১৩]

A. with

B. by

C. at

D. to

Ans: D

31. He has eminence — painting. [BRUR A 16-17]

A. on

B. at

C. in

D. for

Ans: C

32. The two countries entered — an agreement to increase bilateral trade. [RU (D) 15-16] We have recently entered — an agreement with the Inland Co-operative Society. [13th BCS, শ্রম অফিসার-৯৬, DU (D) 09-10, IU (G) 10-11, JU (H) 16-17, নির্বাচন কমিশন সচিবালয়ে স্টোর কিপার-১৯]

A. into

B. upon

C. in

D. no preposition

Ans: A

33. I am entitled — a share in the profit. [কারিগরি শিক্ষা অধিদপ্তরের চীফ ইন্সট্রাক্টর (ননটেক)-০৩, শ্রম মন্ত্রণালয়ে সহকারী পরিচালক-০৫, ১৪তম প্রভাষক নিবন্ধন-১৭]

A. for

B. from

C. into

D. to

Ans: D

34. The children were entrusted — the care of their uncle. [24th BCS, প্রাথমিক প্রধান শিক্ষক (ঢাকা, ফরিদপুর...)-১২, BSMRSTU (G) 15-16, ১২তম প্রভাষক নিবন্ধন ১৫]

A. for

B. at

C. to

D. with

Ans: D

35. He was entrusted — the care of his uncle. [প্রাথমিক প্রধান শিক্ষক (নাগলিঙ্গম)-১২] Government has been entrusted — elected politicians. [22nd BCS, BSMRSTU (A) 12-13, BRUR (BBA) 13-14, প্রাথমিক সহকারী শিক্ষক-১৫, DPE সহকারী লাইব্রেরিয়ান-১৮]

A. with

B. at

C. for

D. to

Ans: D (Note: Entrusted TO someone. Entrusted WITH something/responsibility).

36. The man was entrusted — the care of the children. [IU (B) 16-17] Government has been entrusted — the responsibility. [কারিগরী অধিদপ্তরে ইন্সট্রাক্টর (ননটেক)-০৫] He has been entrusted — new responsibilities. [DU (D) 06-07, PUST (C) 13-14] The second officer was entrusted — the task of disbursing the fund. [IU (B) 14-15] I entrusted her — the work. [অগ্রনী ব্যাংক-১০]

A. for

B. with

C. to

D. at

Ans: B

37. The police are enquiring — his connections with the criminals. [সহকারী সচিব (আইন মন্ত্রণা:)-০৫]

A. on

B. into

C. for

D. over

Ans: B

38. I am equal — rank — you. [IU (B) 07-08, (C) 17-18]

A. with, in

B. of, in

C. in, with

D. for, to

Ans: C

39. He was equal — the task. [RU 09-10]

A. for

B. of

C. to

D. with

Ans: C

40. I am envious — them. [IU (D) 11-12] Do not get envious — anyone's success. [বিভিন্ন মন্ত্রণালয়ের প্রশাসনিক কর্মকর্তা (মুক্তিযোদ্ধা কোটা)-১৮]

A. about

B. of

C. for

D. on

Ans: B

41. Sincerity is essential — success in life. [IFIC Bank (TSO)-19]

A. to

B. in

C. into

D. on

Ans: A

42. Education is essential — democracy. [BRUR A 15-16]

A. for

B. to

C. with

D. about

Ans: A

43. Man has no escape — death. [Pubali Bank (Officer) 06]

A. by

B. from

C. of

D. with

Ans: B

44. The boy excels — painting. [১৩তম শিক্ষক নিবন্ধন-১৬]

A. on

B. in

C. for

D. to

Ans: B

45. The place was quiet except — the chattering of a few birds. [DU (A) 14-15] Except — Rekha everybody was present. [IU (গ) 12-13]

A. for

B. with

C. about

D. from

Ans: A

46. This is an exception — the rule. [CU (E) 04-05]

A. of

B. to

C. by

D. for

Ans: B

47. The committee decided — make — exception — him. [SUST (D) 08-09]

A. to, the, with

B. to, an, for

C. can, no, to

D. one, no, to

Ans: B

48. The king was exiled — the land. [RU 09-10, (D) 18-19]

A. to

B. from

C. under

D. by

Ans: B

49. Can you exchange my dollars — pounds? [JnU (D) 10-11]

A. by

B. from

C. for

D. in

Ans: C