Preposition for HSC Examination Worksheet 5.0 (2016-2015 Board Questions with Answers)

Preposition Worksheet-5.0 (Board Questions)

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All Board Questions 2016

1. Complete the text with suitable prepositions. [Dhaka Board-2016]

A good stock (a)---words is necessary (b)---anybody who wants to use a language. Vocabulary is an essential component (c)---successful communication. It is an integral part (d)---reading skill. While grammar is important, a lack (e)---vocabulary may result (f)---complete failure to convey a message. Vocabulary includes conceptual knowledge (g)---words that go well (h)---an ordinary dictionary meaning. Students vocabulary knowledge is a building process that occurs (i)---time as they tend to make connections (j)---other words.

2. Complete the text with suitable prepositions. [Rajshahi Board-2016]

Once an English and a Bengalee gentleman were travelling (a)---the same train and they were in the same compartment. The Englishman was very proud (b)---himself because he was an Englishman. He looked (c)---upon the Bengalee gentleman who, however, took no notice (d)---it and went to sleep (e)--- peace. As soon as the Bengalee gentleman was asleep, the Englishman picked (f)---the gentleman's shoes and threw them (g)---the window and went to sleep. When the Bangalee gentleman woke up, he looked for his shoes and understood it. Then he took the Englishman's long coat (h)---the wall and threw it outside the window and returned (i)---bed laughingly. The next morning the Englishman became startled and shouted, 'Where's my coat gone?" "Your coat has gone to fetch my shoes," said the gentleman (j)---a smile. The Bengalee gentleman was Sir Ashutosh Mukherjee.

3. Complete the text with suitable prepositions. [Dinajpur Board-2016]

Greenhouse effect is the gradual warming (a)---the air surrounding the earth as a result of heat being trapped (b)---environment pollution. This is exemplified (c)---the destruction and burning (d)---of tropical rain forests, (e)---traffic that clogs (f)---city streets, (g)---the rapid growth of industry, the use of chlorofluorocarbons (CFCs), (h)--- packaging and manufacturing commercial products, the use of detergents like washing (i)---liquids and so (j)---.

4. Complete the text with suitable prepositions. [Jashore Board-2016]

A teacher is an architect (a)---a nation. He plays an important role (b)---building up an educated nation. He dispels the darkness (c)---ignorance (d)---the lot of a nation. He is an actor, so to speak. He has to suit his act according (e)---the need of his audience which is his class. He is a clear speaker (f)---good, strong and pleasing voice which is (g)--- his control. He does not sit motionless (h)--- his class. Everybody has something valuable (i)---him. A good teacher discovers the treasure hidden inside each student. He also wants the students happy and for this, he keeps them busy. A good teacher never hankers (j)--- money.

5. Complete the text with suitable prepositions. [Cumilla Board-2016]

A good student is never indifferent (a)---his studies. He always adheres (b)---his studies. He does not learn things (c)---rote. He does not hunt (d)---traditional guide books. Moreover, he has a great thirst (e)---knowledge. For this, he does not confine himself (f)---the traditional studies. He is always aware (g)---the current affairs (h)---the world. He abides (i)---his teachers' advice and jots (j)---their lectures.

Answer: (a) to; (b) to; (c) by; (d) down/out/for; (e) for; () to; (g) of; (h) of/across/around; (i) by; (j) down. 

6. Complete the text with suitable prepositions. [Chattogram Board-2016]

Flowers are an excellent gift of nature. They have existed (a)---the earth (b)--- prehistoric time. Since then they have been treated (c)---the symbol of beauty. It is an undeniable fact that flowers are used (d)---various spheres (e)---our life. It is used mostly (f)---decoration. People (g)---all walks of life use flowers usually (h)---national occasion and (i)---wedding. Everyone prefers flowers (j)---expressing their love and devotion.

7. Complete the text with suitable prepositions. [Sylhet Board-2016]

The science fair held (a)---our college paved a new way for us to gather practical knowledge. Many of our friends took part (b)---the fair (c)---their projects. We showed genuine interest (d)---them. Most of the projects were made (e)---consistent (f)---the prevailing world situation. They were intended (g)---acquaint us (h)---the solutions (i)---some common problems we are facing especially in regard to the environment we live in. We were sanguine (j)---achieving success and we really achieved it.

8. Complete the text with suitable prepositions. [Barishal Board-2016]

During the holidays when my mother went to sleep (a)---noon, we went to the railway line. There, along with other children I watched how the trains passed (b)---innumerable unknown facts. My father got an appointment (c)---a town school and he moved (d)---the town immediately with all the members of the family. I was admitted (e)---my father's school. I felt that my school fellows had no feeling (f)--- as we had in the village. However, I have gradually adjusted myself (g)--- am happy with my new friends but my heart aches (h)---the happy childhood days. Childhood is free (i)---worries and has the infinite capacity (j)---enjoyment.

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Preposition Worksheet-5.0 (Board Questions) With Answer

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All Board Questions 2016

1. Complete the text with suitable prepositions. [Dhaka Board-2016]

A good stock (a)---words is necessary (b)---anybody who wants to use a language. Vocabulary is an essential component (c)---successful communication. It is an integral part (d)---reading skill. While grammar is important, a lack (e)---vocabulary may result (f)---complete failure to convey a message. Vocabulary includes conceptual knowledge (g)---words that go well (h)---an ordinary dictionary meaning. Students vocabulary knowledge is a building process that occurs (i)---time as they tend to make connections (j)---other words.

Answer: (a) of; (b) for; (c) for/of; (d) of; (e) of; (f) in; (g) off/about; (h) beyond; (i) in; () with.

2 Complete the text with suitable prepositions. [Rajshahi Board-2016]

Once an English and a Bengalee gentleman were travelling (a)---the same train and they were in the same compartment. The Englishman was very proud (b)---himself because he was an Englishman. He looked (c)---upon the Bengalee gentleman who, however, took no notice (d)---it and went to sleep (e)--- peace. As soon as the Bengalee gentleman was asleep, the Englishman picked (f)---the gentleman's shoes and threw them (g)---the window and went to sleep. When the Bangalee gentleman woke up, he looked for his shoes and understood it. Then he took the Englishman's long coat (h)---the wall and threw it outside the window and returned (i)---bed laughingly. The next morning the Englishman became startled and shouted, 'Where's my coat gone?" "Your coat has gone to fetch my shoes," said the gentleman (j)---a smile. The Bengalee gentleman was Sir Ashutosh Mukherjee.

Answer: (a) in; (b) of; (c) down; (d) of; (e) in; (f) up; (g) out of/through; (h) from; (i) to; (j) with. 

3. Complete the text with suitable prepositions. [Dinajpur Board-2016]

Greenhouse effect is the gradual warming (a)---the air surrounding the earth as a result of heat being trapped (b)---environment pollution. This is exemplified (c)---the destruction and burning (d)---of tropical rain forests, (e)---traffic that clogs (f)---city streets, (g)---the rapid growth of industry, the use of chlorofluorocarbons (CFCs), (h)--- packaging and manufacturing commercial products, the use of detergents like washing (i)---liquids and so (j)---.

Answer: (a) of; (b) by; (c) by; (d) down; (e) by; (f) up; (g) by; (h) in; (1) up; (j) on.

4. Complete the text with suitable prepositions. [Jashore Board-2016]

A teacher is an architect (a)---a nation. He plays an important role (b)---building up an educated nation. He dispels the darkness (c)---ignorance (d)---the lot of a nation. He is an actor, so to speak. He has to suit his act according (e)---the need of his audience which is his class. He is a clear speaker (f)---good, strong and pleasing voice which is (g)--- his control. He does not sit motionless (h)--- his class. Everybody has something valuable (i)---him. A good teacher discovers the treasure hidden inside each student. He also wants the students happy and for this, he keeps them busy. A good teacher never hankers (j)--- money.

Answer: (a) of; (b) in/for; (c) of; (d) from; (e) to; (f) with; (g) under/within/in; (h) in/before/in front of; (i) within/in/ from/to; (j) after. 

5. Complete the text with suitable prepositions. [Cumilla Board-2016]

A good student is never indifferent (a)---his studies. He always adheres (b)---his studies. He does not learn things (c)---rote. He does not hunt (d)---traditional guide books. Moreover, he has a great thirst (e)---knowledge. For this, he does not confine himself (f)---the traditional studies. He is always aware (g)---the current affairs (h)---the world. He abides (i)---his teachers' advice and jots (j)---their lectures.

Answer: (a) to; (b) to; (c) by; (d) down/out/for; (e) for; () to; (g) of; (h) of/across/around; (i) by; (j) down. 

6. Complete the text with suitable prepositions. [Chattogram Board-2016]

Flowers are an excellent gift of nature. They have existed (a)---the earth (b)--- prehistoric time. Since then they have been treated (c)---the symbol of beauty. It is an undeniable fact that flowers are used (d)---various spheres (e)---our life. It is used mostly (f)---decoration. People (g)---all walks of life use flowers usually (h)---national occasion and (i)---wedding. Everyone prefers flowers (j)---expressing their love and devotion.

Answer: (a) on; (b) from; (c) as/for; (d) in; (e) of; (f) for; (g) from; (h) on; (i) at/in/for; (j) for/in

7. Complete the text with suitable prepositions. [Sylhet Board-2016]

The science fair held (a)---our college paved a new way for us to gather practical knowledge. Many of our friends took part (b)---the fair (c)---their projects. We showed genuine interest (d)---them. Most of the projects were made (e)---consistent (f)---the prevailing world situation. They were intended (g)---acquaint us (h)---the solutions (i)---some common problems we are facing especially in regard to the environment we live in. We were sanguine (j)---achieving success and we really achieved it.

Answer: (a) in; (b) in; (c) with; (d) in; (e) in; (f) with; (g) to; (h) with; (i) of; (i) of.

8. Complete the text with suitable prepositions. [Barishal Board-2016]

During the holidays when my mother went to sleep (a)---noon, we went to the railway line. There, along with other children I watched how the trains passed (b)---innumerable unknown facts. My father got an appointment (c)---a town school and he moved (d)---the town immediately with all the members of the family. I was admitted (e)---my father's school. I felt that my school fellows had no feeling (f)--- as we had in the village. However, I have gradually adjusted myself (g)--- am happy with my new friends but my heart aches (h)---the happy childhood days. Childhood is free (i)---worries and has the infinite capacity (j)---enjoyment.

Answer: (a) at; (b) with/through; (c) in; (d) to; (e) into/ to; (f) for; (g) to; (h) for; (i) from; (j) for.