Preposition Exercise -6 for University Admission Test, Job Application Test, BCS Exam and Any Competitive Examination

TOPIC: PREPOSITION

PREPOSITION: The Bridge of the Sentence (বাক্যের সেতুবন্ধন)

Preposition ইংরেজি গ্রামারের এমন একটি অংশ যা বাক্যের বিভিন্ন শব্দের মধ্যে সম্পর্ক তৈরি করে। একে বাক্যের 'আঠা' (Glue) বলা যেতে পারে।

১. শব্দের উৎপত্তি ও সংজ্ঞা (Origin & Definition)

• Etymology (উৎপত্তি): Preposition শব্দটি দুটি অংশ নিয়ে গঠিত:

  • Pre: Before (পূর্বে বা আগে)।

  • Position: Place (অবস্থান)।

  • অর্থাৎ, শাব্দিক অর্থে এর মানে হলো—"পূর্বে অবস্থান"।

• Definition (সংজ্ঞা): A Preposition is a word placed before a Noun or Pronoun to show its relationship with other words in the sentence.

  • যে Word কোনো Noun বা Pronoun-এর পূর্বে বসে Sentence-এর অন্যান্য Word-এর সাথে ওই Noun বা Pronoun-এর সম্পর্ক স্থাপন করে, তাকে Preposition বলে।

২. প্রধান নিয়ম (The Golden Rule)

Rule: Preposition is always followed by a Noun, a Noun Phrase, or a Pronoun. (Preposition-এর ঠিক পরেই সর্বদা একটি Noun, Noun Phrase অথবা Pronoun বসে।)

• উদাহরণ (Example):

  • Sentence: There is a cow in the field. (মাঠে একটি গরু আছে।)

  • ব্যাখ্যা: এখানে 'in' হলো Preposition। এটি 'the field' (Noun)-এর আগে বসেছে এবং বাক্যের Subject 'cow'-এর সাথে মাঠের সম্পর্ক তৈরি করেছে।

৩. Preposition-এর প্রকারভেদ (Types of Prepositions)

গঠন এবং ব্যবহারের ওপর ভিত্তি করে Preposition-কে প্রধানত ৬ ভাগে ভাগ করা যায়:

A. Simple Preposition (সাধারণ বা মৌলিক Preposition)

These consist of only one word. একটি মাত্র শব্দ দ্বারা গঠিত Preposition-কে Simple Preposition বলে।

• Examples: at, by, for, from, in, of, off, on, out, through, till, to, up, with.

• বাক্যে প্রয়োগ: He is at home. (সে বাড়িতে আছে।)

B. Double Preposition (দ্বৈত Preposition)

Formed by joining two Simple Prepositions. দুটি Simple Preposition যুক্ত হয়ে যখন একটি নতুন Preposition গঠিত হয়, তাকে Double Preposition বলে।

• Formation (গঠন):

  • in + to = into

  • on + to = onto

  • with + in = within

  • up + on = upon

  • with + out = without

• বাক্যে প্রয়োগ: He walked into the room. (সে হেঁটে ঘরের ভেতরে ঢুকল।)

C. Compound Preposition (যৌগিক Preposition)

Formed by adding a Simple Preposition as a prefix to a Noun, Adjective, or Adverb. Noun, Adjective বা Adverb-এর পূর্বে Simple Preposition যুক্ত হয়ে এটি গঠিত হয়।

• মনে রাখার কৌশল: এসব শব্দে সাধারণত 'on' পরিবর্তিত হয়ে 'a' হয় এবং 'by' পরিবর্তিত হয়ে 'be' হয়।

• Examples:

  • on + cross = Across

  • by + hind = Behind

  • by + side = Beside

  • by + tween = Between

  • Also: about, above, along, around, below, beneath, beyond.

• বাক্যে প্রয়োগ: The river flows across the village. (নদীটি গ্রামের মধ্য দিয়ে প্রবাহিত হয়।)

D. Phrase Preposition (শব্দগুচ্ছ Preposition)

A group of words functioning as a single preposition. দুই বা ততোধিক শব্দ একত্রে মিলে যখন একটি Preposition-এর কাজ করে, তখন তাকে Phrase Preposition বলে।

• Examples:

  • In front of (সামনে)

  • In spite of (সত্ত্বেও)

  • In order to (উদ্দেশ্যে)

  • Because of (কারণে)

• বাক্যে প্রয়োগ: He succeeded by dint of hard work. (সে কঠোর পরিশ্রমের বদৌলতে সফল হয়েছে।)

E. Participle Preposition

Present Participle (Verb+ing) or Past Participle (Verb+ed) functioning as a preposition. যখন Participle (Verb-এর সাথে ing বা ed যুক্ত রূপ) সরাসরি Verb হিসেবে ব্যবহৃত না হয়ে Preposition-এর মতো কাজ করে।

• Examples: regarding (বিষয়ে), considering (বিবেচনা করে), concerning, owing, during (সময়ে), past.

• বাক্যে প্রয়োগ:

  • Considering his age, he walks fast. (তার বয়স বিবেচনা করে বলা যায় সে দ্রুত হাঁটে।)

F. Disguised Preposition (ছদ্মবেশী Preposition)

Prepositions that are not used directly but in a disguised form (like 'a' or 'o'). যখন on, at, বা of সরাসরি ব্যবহৃত না হয়ে অন্য রূপে (যেমন a বা o) ব্যবহৃত হয়, তাকে Disguised Preposition বলে।

• Examples:

  • o' = of (It is 10 o'clock -> of clock)

  • a = on (The king went a-hunting -> on hunting)

QUESTIONS

PSC & Other Exam Questions

1. Looking directly ______ the sun is bad for your eyes. [CGDF 2012]

A. in

B. at

C. through

D. upon

Ans: B

(Explanation: The verb "look" is followed by the preposition "at" when directing one's gaze toward something.)

2. You can park your car outside our house. Here 'outside' is used as a/an- [ICT 2019]

A. preposition

B. adverb

C. adjective

D. conjunction

Ans: A

(Explanation: Here, "outside" governs the noun phrase "our house" and shows its relationship to the parking action, functioning as a preposition.)

3. He has recently parted ______ his wife. [ICT 2019]

A. for

B. to

C. with

D. into

Ans: C

(Explanation: While the standard distinction is "part from a person" and "part with a thing", in many local exams where 'from' is not an option, "part with" is accepted as the answer for separation.)

4. We went out ______ cold weather. [ICT 2019]

A. Despite

B. inspite

C. besides

D. although

Ans: A

(Explanation: "Despite" is a preposition used to show contrast. "In spite" requires 'of', and "Although" requires a full clause.)

5. Do not jeer ______ the girl. [Foreign Ministry 2011]

A. at

B. by

C. for

D. from

Ans: A

(Explanation: The verb "jeer" (to mock) takes the preposition "at".)

6. It is quarter ______ ten. [Labour Ministry 2019]

A. before

B. To

C. from

D. at

Ans: B

(Explanation: In telling time, we use "to" to indicate minutes remaining until the hour. "Quarter to ten" means 9:45.)

7. He is no match ______ me. [Labour Ministry 2019]

A. for

B. to

C. with

D. at

Ans: A

(Explanation: The phrase "match for" means equal in quality or strength to someone.)

8. Choose the correct preposition. Money is not the solution ______ every problem [Health Eng 2019]

A. of

B. for

C. to

D. at

Ans: C

(Explanation: The noun "solution" takes the preposition "to" a problem.)

9. He is destitute ______ any friend here in this city. [NSI 2011]

A. of

B. by

C. with

D. none

Ans: A

(Explanation: "Destitute of" means lacking or without something.)

10. Fill in the blank with preposition. Fish abounds ______ this pond. [Health & Family Welfare 2019]

A. In

B. at

C. of

D. on

Ans: A

(Explanation: When the subject is the living thing (Fish), we use "abound in". If the subject is the place (Pond), we use "abound with".)

11. Choose the right option. It is 4:30 ______ my watch. [Health & Family Welfare 2019]

A. at

B. on

C. in

D. by

Ans: D

(Explanation: The standard idiom for time shown on a clock is "by my watch".)

12. She is named ______ her grandmother. [Foreign Ministry 2019]

A. about

B. after

C. according

D. to

Ans: B

(Explanation: "Named after" means to give someone the name of another person as a way of honoring them.)

13. He spent the entire afternoon ______ the phone. [Foreign Ministry 2019]

A. at

B. with

C. on

D. in

Ans: C

(Explanation: We use "on the phone" to describe the act of talking via telephone.)

14. The professor ______ Australia amazed the students with her stories. [Foreign Ministry 2019]

A. In

B. at

C. from

D. of

Ans: C

(Explanation: "From" indicates origin. The professor originates from Australia.)

15. Who informed the police ______ the matter? [Foreign Ministry 2019]

A. of

B. by

C. at

D. in

Ans: A

(Explanation: The verb "inform" is followed by "of" (or about) the topic.)

16. He unfortunately died ______ overtaking. [Various Ministries 2019]

A. by

B. of

C. for

D. from

Ans: D

(Explanation: "Died from" is used for external causes or indirect results (like accidents caused by overtaking).)

17. The police ruled ______ the possibility that she was murdered. [Power Ministry 2019]

A. out

B. on

C. against

D. in

Ans: A

(Explanation: "Rule out" means to exclude or dismiss a possibility.)

18. Please, pass the book ______ to her when you've finished reading it. [Power Ministry 2019]

A. out

B. over

C. away

D. on

Ans: D

(Explanation: "Pass on" means to transfer or give something to the next person.)

19. You should not be so impatient ______ her. [Power Ministry 2019]

A. on

B. to

C. with

D. over

Ans: C

(Explanation: One is "impatient with" a person.)

20. I opened the door and the candle blew ______ [Power Ministry 2019]

A. Out

B. off

C. over

D. on

Ans: A

(Explanation: "Blow out" means to be extinguished by air current.)

21. 'Exercise is beneficial ______ health. [Foreign Ministry 2011]

A. With

B. to

C. for

D. on

Ans: B

(Explanation: The adjective "beneficial" takes the preposition "to".)

22. He went down the road? Here 'down' is a- [LGRD 2019]

A. preposition

B. adverb

C. noun

D. verb

Ans: A

(Explanation: "Down" is showing the relationship between the movement (went) and the noun (road), functioning as a preposition.)

23. He did everything ______ pursuit of happiness. [LGRD 2019]

A. at

B. for

C. in

D. with

Ans: C

(Explanation: The phrase is "in pursuit of".)

24. He is bent ______ going. [LGRD 2011]

A. on

B. at

C. for

D. to

Ans: A

(Explanation: "Bent on" means determined to do something.)

25. Where did you find this ______? [Road Transport 2011]

A. from

B. to

C. in

D. of

Ans: A

(Explanation: While grammatically "Where did you find this?" is complete, in local exam contexts, "from" is the expected preposition indicating source.)

26. The train is ______ time. [Road Transport 2011]

A. in

B. on

C. at

D. by

Ans: B

(Explanation: "On time" means scheduled/punctual. "In time" means early enough. For trains/schedules, "on time" is standard.)

27. The boy is looking ______ his lost book. [Cultural Affairs 2011]

A. of

B. for

C. at

D. on

Ans: B

(Explanation: "Look for" means to search.)

28. A friend ______ need is a friend indeed. [Cultural Affairs 2019]

A. To

B. in

C. at

D. for

Ans: B

(Explanation: The proverb is "A friend in need is a friend indeed.")

29. I have no pen to write ______ [Cultural Affairs 2012]

A. By

B. at

C. on

D. with

Ans: D

(Explanation: You write "with" a pen (instrument).)

30. Our examination will start ______ Monday next. [Cultural Affairs 2019]

A. on

B. at

C. for

D. in

Ans: A

(Explanation: Days of the week take the preposition "on".)

31. He deals ______ rice. [Information Ministry 2019]

A. With

B. for

C. of

D. in

Ans: D

(Explanation: "Deal in" means to trade or do business in a product.)

32. He retired ______ a pension. [Information Ministry 2019]

A. From

B. into

C. to

D. on

Ans: D

(Explanation: "Retire on" a pension refers to the financial support one lives on after retiring.)

33. We should have no sympathy ______ war criminals of 1971. [Information Ministry 2019]

A. With

B. for

C. at

D. to

Ans: B

(Explanation: "Sympathy for" is used to express feelings of pity or support for someone's situation.)

34. He succeeded by dint ______ hard work. [Govt. High School 2016]

A. for

B. off

C. of

D. with

Ans: C

(Explanation: The idiom is "by dint of", meaning "by means of".)

35. The teacher is popular ______ his students. [Govt. High School 2011]

A. to

B. between

C. with

D. of

Ans: C

(Explanation: "Popular with" means liked by a specific group.)

36. Father put ______ some amount of money for the education of his daughter. [Govt. High School 2019]

A. Up

B. aside

C. into

D. on

Ans: B

(Explanation: "Put aside" means to save money for a future purpose.)

37. Many people of our country live ______ hand to mouth. [Govt. High School 2019]

A. from

B. on

C. with

D. by

Ans: A

(Explanation: The idiom is "live from hand to mouth", meaning to have only enough money to pay for immediate needs.)

38. He lives ______ Mirpur road in Dhaka. [Primary Edu 2019]

A. into

B. from

C. on

D. at

Ans: C (or D in some contexts, but 'on' is standard for roads)

(Explanation: We use "on" for roads/streets. "He lives on Mirpur road.")

39. The student was exempted ______ paying his fees. [Primary Edu 2019]

A. to

B. of

C. under

D. from

Ans: D

(Explanation: "Exempted from" means free from an obligation.)

40. 'Between' is a preposition that is used when ______ people are involved. [Primary Edu 2019]

A. four

B. many

C. two

D. three

Ans: C

(Explanation: "Between" generally refers to a relationship involving two items/people.)

41. The sea is ______ the hotel. [Primary Edu 2019]

A. at side of

B. close

C. beside

D. near by

Ans: C

(Explanation: "Beside" means "next to". Options A and B are grammatically incomplete.)

42. Time trips ______ on rosy wings. [Defence Ministry 2018]

A. at

B. with

C. by

D. upon

Ans: D (or on)

(Explanation: This is a literary quote (Thomas Campbell): "Time trips upon (or on) rosy wings." Meaning time passes pleasantly.)

43. Keat's poems are instinct ______ patriotism. [Defence Ministry 2016]

A. with

B. to

C. for

D. at

Ans: A

(Explanation: "Instinct with" means imbued or filled with a quality.)

44. He died ______ the country. [Senior Staff Nurse 2018]

A. From

B. for

C. of

D. at

Ans: B

(Explanation: "Died for" is used when sacrificing one's life for a cause or country.)

45. A new moon hung ______ the mountains. [Various Ministries 2018]

A. by

B. around

C. over

D. beside

Ans: C

(Explanation: "Over" indicates position vertically above.)

46. The climate is congenial ______ health. [Various Ministries 2018]

A. for

B. at

C. to

D. in

Ans: C

(Explanation: "Congenial to" means agreeable or suitable for.)

47. He has no control ______ himself. [Ektee Bari 2018]

A. on

B. in

C. at

D. over

Ans: D

(Explanation: One has "control over" someone or something.)

48. He is an heir ______ the throne. [PWD 2018]

A. to

B. at

C. towards

D. upon

Ans: A

(Explanation: "Heir to" means the person entitled to inherit.)

49. My dream is to retire ______ a villa in Japan. [PWD 2018]

A. with

B. from

C. to

D. of

Ans: C

(Explanation: "Retire to" a place means to go there to live after retiring.)

50. My friend always goes home ______ foot. [Railway 2024]

A. on

B. with

C. of

D. By

Ans: A

(Explanation: The phrase is "on foot" (walking).)

1. I attended the ceremony and distributed prizes - three winners. [BSCIC 2023]

A. to

B. to

C. for

D. among

Ans: D

(Explanation: "Among" is used when distributing something to more than two people. Since there are "three winners", "among" is the correct choice.)

2. He is absent ______ the class. [BSCIC 2023]

A. in

B. it

C. on

D. from

Ans: D

(Explanation: "Absent from" is the standard phrase to indicate not being present at a place.)

3. I agree ______ you ______ the proposal. [PPA 2023]

A. with, on

B. with, to

C. with, of

D. of, with

Ans: B (or A, context-dependent)

(Explanation: You agree with a person. You agree to a proposal (accept it) or agree on a point/topic. In exam contexts involving "proposal", "agree to" is most common for acceptance. "I agree with you to (accept) the proposal.")

4. "A fair little girl sat under a tree". এই বাক্যটির preposition কোনটি? [PPA 2023]

A. little girl

B. fair

C. under

D. tree

Ans: C

(Explanation: "Under" indicates the location of the girl relative to the tree, functioning as the preposition.)

5. Come ______ the park with me. [Department of Cooperatives 2023]

A. to

B. in

C. into

D. at

Ans: A (or C depending on nuance)

(Explanation: "Come to the park" indicates destination. "Come into" implies entering. "To" is the most neutral and standard choice for "going along" with someone.)

6. 'Everything hinges ______ what happens next.' [BRDB 2023]

A. by

B. upon

C. for

D. with

Ans: B

(Explanation: "Hinge upon" (or hinge on) means to depend completely on something.)

7. 'Early rising is conducive ______ health' বাক্যের শূন্যস্থানে সঠিক শব্দ বসবে- [BRDB 2023]

A. to

B. for

C. in

D. of

Ans: A

(Explanation: "Conducive to" means providing the right conditions for something good to happen/exist.)

8. Which of the following sentence is correct? [Biman Bangladesh 2023]

A. I think to be my best friend.

B. I think as my best friend.

C. I think of him as my best friend.

D. I think him is my best friend.

Ans: C

(Explanation: The structure is "Think of [someone] as [something]".)

9. Choose the correct sentence: [Biman Bangladesh 2023]

A. They acted in accordance to his advice.

B. They acted following his advice.

C. They acted according to his advice.

D. They acted upon his advice.

Ans: D

(Explanation: "Act upon" means to take action based on information or advice. Note: "Acted according to" is also grammatical, but "acted upon" is a strong idiomatic collocation for advice.)

10. Be careful when driving ______ adverse weather condition. [Titas Gas 2023]

A. to

B. under

C. along

D. during

Ans: B (or D)

(Explanation: You operate under specific conditions (e.g., under adverse conditions). "During" is also possible for time, but "under" fits the state/condition context well.)

11. The boss was angry ______ the boy for his slow working. [Titas Gas 2023]

A. at

B. with

C. by

D. to

Ans: B

(Explanation: You are angry with a person.)

12. Early rising is beneficial ______ health. [Sundarban Gas 2023]

A. for

B. by

C. to

D. on

Ans: C

(Explanation: The adjective "beneficial" is followed by the preposition "to".)

13. My father insisted ______ appearing the examination? [Sundarban Gas 2023]

A. me for

B. for my

C. that I

D. on my

Ans: D

(Explanation: "Insist on" is the correct phrasal verb, followed by the possessive + gerund ("my appearing").)

14. He did it ______ his own accord. [Family Planning 2023]

A. of

B. at

C. by

D. on

Ans: A

(Explanation: The idiom is "of his own accord", meaning voluntarily.)

15. He parted ______ his friends in tears. [BREB 2023]

A. With

B. from

C. against

D. of

Ans: B (or A in some contexts)

(Explanation: Standard English distinguishes: Part from a person, Part with a possession. "Parted from his friends".)

16. His building is adjacent ______ mine. [Polytechnic 2023]

A. On

B. for

C. with

D. to

Ans: D

(Explanation: "Adjacent to" means next to or adjoining.)

17. Hamlet pretended ______ madness. [Polytechnic 2023]

A. with

B. at

C. against

D. of

Ans: D (This is an obscure/archaic usage or potential typo in the source question).

(Explanation: In modern English, we say "pretended madness" (no preposition) or "pretended to be mad". However, archaic structures sometimes use "pretend of". Given standard options, "pretend to" is usual, but absent here. If forced, D might be the intended answer in a specific literary context, but grammatically "feigned madness" (no prep) is better.)

18. We protested ______ his tyranny. [Polytechnic 2023]

A. On

B. over

C. against

D. at

Ans: C

(Explanation: "Protest against" means to express opposition to something.)

19. 'Call me if you face any problem regarding your work'. Here 'regarding' is a. [Defence Ministry 2023]

A. gerund

B. apposition

C. preposition

D. conjunction

Ans: C

(Explanation: "Regarding" functions as a preposition meaning "about" or "concerning".)

20. He has been ill ______ Friday last. [Health Dept 2023]

A. since

B. from

C. for

D. of

Ans: A

(Explanation: "Since" is used with perfect tenses to denote a starting point in time.)

21. You can only do it ______ my dead body. [BAPEX 2022]

A. on

B. over

C. upon

D. under

Ans: B

(Explanation: The idiom is "over my dead body", meaning "I will absolutely not allow it".)

22. Please do not intrude ______ my privacy. [BAPEX 2022]

A. On

B. in

C. into

D. upon

Ans: C (or A/D)

(Explanation: "Intrude into" or "Intrude upon" are both used. "Intrude into privacy" emphasizes the entry into the private space.)

23. Nelson Mandela will go ______ in history as one of the greatest men that ever lived. [Cantonment College 2022]

A. down

B. through

C. by

D. on

Ans: A

(Explanation: "Go down in history" is an idiom meaning to be remembered by future generations.)

24. Anwar was debarred ______ appearing in the exam. [BAPEX 2022]

A. of

B. against

C. with

D. from

Ans: D

(Explanation: "Debarred from" means officially prevented or excluded from doing something.)

25. The man died ______ overwork. [Information Ministry 2023]

A. by

B. from

C. for

D. of

Ans: B

(Explanation: "Died from" is used for external causes or effects of lifestyle like overwork, injury, or wound.)

26. If you had studied hard ______ [Information Ministry 2023]

A. you would succeed in the examination.

B. you should have succeeded in the examination.

C. you could succeed in the examination.

D. you would have succeeded in the examination.

Ans: D

(Explanation: This is a Third Conditional sentence. Structure: If + Past Perfect + would have + V3. "If you had studied hard, you would have succeeded...")

27. Let us go for a walk ______ the river. [Foreign Ministry 2022]

A. across

B. through

C. along

D. over

Ans: C

(Explanation: "Along" means moving in a constant direction beside something long (like a river or road).)

28. He is coming back ______ [Foreign Ministry 2022]

A. on next Thursday

B. at next Thursday

C. next Thursday

D. in next Thursday

Ans: C

(Explanation: When we use "next", "last", or "this" with time expressions (next Thursday), we do not use prepositions like "on" or "in".)

29. The work was done ______ haste. [Foreign Ministry 2022]

A. for

B. over

C. by

D. in

Ans: D

(Explanation: The phrase is "in haste", meaning quickly or hurriedly.)

30. There is no exception ______ this rule. [Foreign Ministry 2022]

A. Of

B. to

C. from

D. at

Ans: B

(Explanation: "Exception to" means a case where a rule does not apply.)

31. The old road goes ______ the village. [Foreign Ministry 2021]

A. to the village

B. over

C. under

D. through

Ans: D

(Explanation: "Through" indicates movement entering one side and coming out the other side of an area (the village).)

32. I sincerely apologize ______ the enormous delay in delivery. [Various Ministries 2022]

A. to

B. for

C. at

D. an

Ans: B

(Explanation: You apologize for a mistake or situation. You apologize to a person. Here, it is the delay (situation), so "for".)

33. Give me a pen to write ______ [Various Ministries 2022]

A. With

B. to

C. for

D. on

Ans: A

(Explanation: You write "with" a pen (instrument).)

1. The problem is anything but easy. Here 'but' is a/an-. [Various Ministries 2022]

A. preposition

B. adjective

C. conjunction

D. adverb

Ans: A

(Explanation: Here, "but" means "except". When "but" is used to mean "except", it functions as a preposition. The phrase "anything but" means "not at all" or "everything except".)

2. Look ______ the word in the dictionary. [Various Ministries 2022]

A. After

B. up

C. into

D. for

Ans: B

(Explanation: The phrasal verb "look up" means to search for information (like a word) in a reference book.)

3. I ______ great sufferings. [Health Dept 2022]

A. gone through

B. went through

C. go over

D. went out

Ans: B

(Explanation: "Go through" means to experience or endure a difficult situation. "Went through" is the correct past tense form.)

4. Goodbye! See you ______ Friday [Health Dept 2022]

A. in

B. at

C. on

D. of

Ans: C

(Explanation: We use the preposition "on" with specific days of the week.)

5. 'He went a hunting'. Here 'a' is used as a/an- [Health Dept 2022]

A. determiner

B. preposition

C. indefinite article

D. modifier

Ans: B

(Explanation: This is known as a disguised preposition. Here, 'a' represents the old preposition "on" (He went on hunting).)

6. He takes a lot of interest ______ game. [Health Dept 2022]

A. For

B. in

C. at

D. with

Ans: B

(Explanation: The noun "interest" is followed by the preposition "in".)

7. Our teacher teaches Mathematics ______ English. [Health Dept 2022]

A. across

B. besides

C. beside

D. both

Ans: B

(Explanation: "Besides" means "in addition to". The sentence implies the teacher teaches Mathematics as well as English. Note: "Beside" means "next to".)

8. Please, do not laugh ______ those beggars. [Health Dept 2022]

A. for

B. against

C. at

D. from

Ans: C

(Explanation: The verb "laugh" takes the preposition "at" when directed towards someone (mockery).)

9. You should not run ______ debt. [Biman Bangladesh 2021]

A. on

B. into

C. with

D. in

Ans: B

(Explanation: The idiom is "run into debt", meaning to incur or get into debt.)

10. He was deprived ______ his paternal property. [Nursing 2021]

A. For

B. on

C. of

D. at

Ans: C

(Explanation: "Deprived of" means prevented from having or using something.)

11. The goat was run ______ by a car. [ICT 2020]

A. off

B. of

C. over

D. up

Ans: C

(Explanation: "Run over" means to hit and drive over something with a vehicle.)

12. The dog is running ______ the fox. [ICT 2020]

A. at

B. for

C. to

D. off

Ans: A

(Explanation: "Run at" implies attacking or charging towards someone. In the absence of "after" (chasing), "at" is the standard choice for aggressive pursuit.)

13. In accordance ______ his advice I should visit my sister's house. [BADC 2020]

A. with

B. for

C. of

D. to

Ans: A

(Explanation: The fixed phrase is "in accordance with", meaning in agreement or compliance with.)

14. The test consists ______ forty questions. [Sundarban Gas 2020]

A. in

B. of

C. with

D. for

Ans: B

(Explanation: "Consist of" means to be made up or composed of.)

15. Are you aware ______ the situation in Libya? [Sundarban Gas 2020]

A. for

B. in

C. on

D. of

Ans: D

(Explanation: The adjective "aware" takes the preposition "of".)

16. I am capable ______ doing it. [BREB 2020]

A. in

B. of

C. with

D. for

Ans: B

(Explanation: "Capable of" is the correct structure followed by a gerund.)

17. His way of life is worthy ______ praise. [Textile 2020]

A. Of

B. for

C. over

D. at

Ans: A

(Explanation: "Worthy of" means deserving of something.)

18. He is callous ______ his studies. [BBS 2020]

A. on

B. to

C. for

D. with

Ans: B

(Explanation: "Callous to" means insensitive or indifferent toward something.)

19. Mamtaz was married ______ Shahjahan. [BBS 2020]

A. with

B. to

C. for

D. by

Ans: B

(Explanation: In the passive voice ("was married"), the correct preposition is "to". Mamtaz was married to Shahjahan.)

20. Khadija prefers mutton ______ beef. [BBS 2020]

A. to

B. of

C. on

D. for

Ans: A

(Explanation: The verb "prefer" is followed by "to" when comparing two nouns (Prefer X to Y).)

21. This agent is acting ______ Atico. [BBS 2020]

A. of

B. for

C. to

D. at

Ans: B

(Explanation: "Acting for" means representing or working on behalf of a person or company.)

22. Karim was angry ______ his conduct. [BBS 2020]

A. With

B. by

C. on

D. for

Ans: D

(Explanation: Usually, one is angry at conduct or a situation. Since "at" is not an option, "for" (meaning 'because of') is the most appropriate choice among the distractors. "With" is strictly for persons.)

23. We work everyday except Friday. What part of speech is 'except'? [Education Eng 2019]

A. adjective

B. preposition

C. conjunction

D. adverb

Ans: B

(Explanation: "Except" governs the noun "Friday" to indicate exclusion, thus functioning as a preposition.)

24. Congratulations ______ your success. [Education Eng 2019]

A. For

B. to

C. on

D. of

Ans: C

(Explanation: We offer congratulations "on" an achievement or success.)

25. Who did you give the money ______? [Home Ministry 2019]

A. for

B. by

C. with

D. to

Ans: D

(Explanation: The sentence structure is: "You gave the money to who(m)?" The preposition "to" is required for the recipient.)

26. All my efforts to bring ______ a compromise ended in smoke. [Home Ministry 2019]

A. with

B. about

C. in

D. to

Ans: B

(Explanation: "Bring about" means to cause something to happen.)

27. He was exempted ______ attending the seminar. [Home Ministry 2019]

A. from

B. by

C. for

D. without

Ans: A

(Explanation: "Exempted from" means freed from a duty or obligation.)

28. The man is true ______ his word. [Home Ministry 2011]

A. to

B. with

C. about

D. for

Ans: A

(Explanation: "True to" one's word means keeping one's promises.)

29. The two friends differ ______ opinion from each other. [BSCIC 2011]

A. by

B. at

C. of

D. from

Ans: D

(Explanation: While one differs in opinion, the full structure involves differing "from" each other. In local exams, "from" is often the tested preposition when "each other" follows.)

30. Arif was quite familiar ______ his neighbors. [BSCIC 2019]

A. with

B. of

C. to

D. at

Ans: A

(Explanation: A person is "familiar with" someone/something (meaning they know them well). Note: Something is "familiar to" a person.)

31. I am ignorant ______ my future. [BSCIC 2019]

A. to

B. of

C. at

D. on

Ans: B

(Explanation: "Ignorant of" means lacking knowledge or awareness about something.)

32. The angry mother slapped the rude child right ______ his face. [BSCIC 2011]

A. on

B. over

C. upon

D. across

Ans: D

(Explanation: "Across the face" is the standard idiom for a slap, implying movement across the surface.)

33. The diagram I am referring is given ______ page three. [BSCIC 2011]

A. to, on

B. to; at

C. at; on

D. at; in

Ans: A

(Explanation:

1. Refer to: "The diagram I am referring to..."

2. On page: "...is given on page three.")

34. Call ______ a doctor. [Health Eng 2019]

A. for

B. at

C. in

D. by

Ans: C

(Explanation: "Call in" means to summon a professional (like a doctor) to provide a service.)

35. The coach told the team to prepare well ______ the final match. [CGDF 2019]

A. ahead

B. abreast

C. beyond

D. ahead of

Ans: D

(Explanation: "Ahead of" means before or prior to an upcoming event.)