1. Complete the text with suitable prepositions. [Dhaka Board-2019]
Mr. Reza works (a) — a clerk in a local school. He is poor but honest. His honesty is known (b) —
everyone in his locality. He often suffers (c) — hunger. He is deprived (d) — comfort and many
other things. Nevertheless, he does not long (e) — wealth. He never hankers (f) — name and
fame. He leads his life (g) — honest means. He is satisfied (h) — what he has. But sometimes he
runs into debt and poverty is responsible (i) — this debt. However, he does not like to depend (j)
— others.
Answer: (a) as; (b) to; (c) from; (d) of; (e) for; (f) after; (g) by; (h) with; (i) for; (j) on.
2. [Rajshahi Board-2019] When the sun was setting (a)—the treetops, the jailor came (b)—the
room of Socrates to bid him prepare (c)—death. In those days, people were sentenced to death
by giving a cup (d)—poison in Athens. Socrates knew this and he nodded (e)— the jailor.
Bursting (f)—tears the jailor went out of the room and returned (g)—a cup of hemlock. Socrates
lifted the cup to his lips. His pupils tried to keep back their tears but soon the room was filled
(h)—the sound of weeping. With the cup of poison hand, Socrates said, “What is the strange
sound? I have heard that a man should die (j)—peace. So be silent and have patience.
Answer: (a) behind/under/over; (b) to/into/inside; (c) for; (d) of; (e) to/at; (f) into; (g) with; (h)
with: (i) in; (j) in.
3. [Dinajpur Board-2019] A craftwork in an applied form (a)—art, a social and cultural product
reflecting the inclusive nature (b)—folk imagination. A craftwork, which usually doesn’t bear the
signature of its maker, retains a personal touch. When we look (c)—a thirty-year-old
nakshikantha, we wonder (d)—its motifs and designs that point (e)— the artistic ingenuity and
the presence of the maker (f)—it. The fact that we don’t know her name or any other details
(g)—her doesn’t take anything (h)—from our appreciation (i)—the artist. Indeed, the intimate
nature ((j)—the kantha and the tactile feeling in it generates animate the work and make it very
inviting.
Answer: (a) of; (b) of; (c) at; (d) at; (e) to; (f in/of; (g) about/of; (h) away; (i) of; (j) of.
4. [Jashore Board-2019] Patriotism is the quality inherent (a)—a man. This is why, he feels a
natural attachment (b)—his native land. Love (c)— motherland is necessary for the betterment
of a nation. The people who are patriotic are noted (d)—their patriotism. They are different
(e)—other people. Their contribution does not sink (f)—oblivion. They are worthy (g)—praise.
They lay down their lives for the good of the country. They are not unaware (h)—their status in
society. They are celebrated (i)—their patriotism. They should not be looked down (j)—in any
way.
Answer: (a) in; (b) to; (c) for; (d) for; (e) from; (f) into; (g) of; (h) of; (i) for; (j) upon.
,5. [Cumilla Board-2019] Preposition connects all types (a)—words together and supports them
make better sense (b)—the readers. They help us to understand the relationship (c)—objects.
(d)— example, the book and the table (e)—the kitchen. This ensures you a basic understanding.
If we add another preposition, it makes it even clearer. This book is (f)—top of the table (g)— the
kitchen. We have a clear picture (h)—our mind (i)—the relation of those two objects and their
relationship (j)—each other.
Answer: (a) of; (b) to/for; (c) among/with; (d) For; (e) in/inside; (f) on; (g) in; (h) in; (i) about; (j)
with /between.
6. [Chattogram Board-2019] What are the qualities of a good student? A good student is always
attentive (a)—his studies. He is never indifferent (b)— his studies. He does not learn things (c)—
note. He is always curious and innovative. He does not hunt only (d)—traditional guide books.
His thirst (e)—knowledge knows on bounds. He does not confine himself (f)—the traditional
studies. He is aware (g)—the current affairs (h)—the world. He listens (i)— his teachers and
abides (j)—their advice.
Answer: (a) to; (b) to; (C) from; (d) for; (e) for; (f) to; (g) of; (h) of; (1) to; (j) by.
7. [Sylhet Board-2019] Luna’s cat was missing. So she started looking around (a)—it. She opened
her closet and looked (b)— Then she went to the bedroom crawling (c)—the floor to look (d) the
bed. The cat was not there. In fact, it was nowhere inside the house. Therefore, Luma decided to
go (e)— to look for it. Just as she was (f)—to open the door, the doorbell rang. It was her
neighbour, Mrs Haq, “Look, Luna! Your cat is (g)— the sunshade!” said Mrs Haq pointing (h)—a
tall building opposite (i)—her house. Luna smiled and thanked her friendly neighbour, saying
that (j)—her help she would not be able to find out her cat.
Answer: (a) for; (b) into; (c) on; (d) under; (e) out; (f) about; (g) on/under; (h) at/towards; (i) to;
(j) without.
8. [Barishal Board-2019] The old grey-bearded sailor sat (a)—a stone (b)—the church. The sailor
watched the people walking (c)—him. The marriage guest listened (d)—him. He had a strange
mad look (e)— his eyes. The old man told him (f)—his last journey (g)—the sea. They had sailed
away (h)—the south (i)—they arrived (j)-cold grey seas.
Answer: (a) on; (b) outside/ near/ behind/ by/ beside/before; (c) past/to/towards/by; (d) to; (e)
in; (f) about/of; (g) on/in; (h) to/towards; (i) until/till; (j) in/at.
9. [Board Question-2018 (Ka Set)] Trees are very useful (a)— protect the rich topsoil (c)— getting
washed away (d)—rainwater and floods. We can see trees being grown along the mountain
slopes (e)—the roadsides (f)—the parks and gardens. They add beauty (g)—our lives. They
, provide us (h)—food, wood, shade, shelter and so on. They take (i)—carbon-di-oxide and
produce oxygen. So we should take care (j)—trees.
Answer: (a) to; (b) for; (c) from; (d) by; (e) by; (f) in; (g) to; (h) with; (i) in; (j) of.
10. [Board Question-2018 (Kha Set)] Do you have any idea (a)—a cyber cafe? It’s a place
teeming (b)— information. It’s a network (c)—all networks. It is a place (d)—computers (e)—
which customers can use the internet and send e-mails and so on. A cybercafe is closely
associated (f)— internet communication system. A customer sitting (g) – the cafe can
communicate (h) – people (i) -the world. In fact, a cyber cafe is not prejudicial (j)-our
development.
Answer: (a) of/about; (b) with; (c) of; (d) of/with; (e) in/at/by/through; (f) with; (g) in/at; (h)
with; (i) around/ across/of/through/at; () to.
11. [Dhaka Board-2017] The environment plays an important role (a)—our life. (b)— short, what
we have (c)— us including people, houses, air, water etc. is called environment. These are the
main elements (d)—our environment. (e)— ensuing sound life the balance (f) — the natural
elements is very significant. Sometimes (g)— lack of knowledge, we don’t realise the importance
(h)— it. As a result, we are polluting our environment unknowingly. Living (i)—- a polluted
environment is undoubtedly a matter (j)—great man.
Answer: (a) in; (b) In; (c) around; (d) of; (e) For; (f) among/of; (g) for; (h) of; (i) in; (j) of.
12. [Rajshahi Board-2017] Ours is a riverine country. Rivers are everywhere (a)—our life-
literature, economy and culture. But are the rivers (b)—good shape? Unfortunately, they are
not. A few are already dead and several are going (c)— the pangs of death. The river Buriganga
is an example (d) – a dying river. A report published in The Daily Sun describes what has
happened (e)—the river Buriganga and why. Its water is polluted and a perpetual stench fills the
air. (f)—it. The report says that the river had a glorious past. Once it was a tributary (g)—the
Ganges and flowed (h)—the Bay of Bengal (i)—the river Dhaleswari. Gradually, it lost its link
(j)—the Ganges and got the name Buriganga.
Answer: (a) in; (b) in; (c) through; (d) of; (e) to; (f) around; (g) of; (h) into; (i) through; (j) with.
13. [Dinajpur Board-2017] Badal lived (a)—a village of Bangladesh. He was a schoolboy. There
was a canal (b)—his way (c)— school. An old bridge was (d)—that canal. It was useful to one
and all of the villagers. Yet none cared (e)— its repair. So one day it broke (f)—and caused a
good deal (g)hardship to the villagers. They were (h)—difficulty. They could not go to the town
(i)—the other side of the canal to sell their fruits and vegetables profitably. They sold their
production (j)—local market at a nominal price.
Mr. Reza works (a) — a clerk in a local school. He is poor but honest. His honesty is known (b) —
everyone in his locality. He often suffers (c) — hunger. He is deprived (d) — comfort and many
other things. Nevertheless, he does not long (e) — wealth. He never hankers (f) — name and
fame. He leads his life (g) — honest means. He is satisfied (h) — what he has. But sometimes he
runs into debt and poverty is responsible (i) — this debt. However, he does not like to depend (j)
— others.
Answer: (a) as; (b) to; (c) from; (d) of; (e) for; (f) after; (g) by; (h) with; (i) for; (j) on.
2. [Rajshahi Board-2019] When the sun was setting (a)—the treetops, the jailor came (b)—the
room of Socrates to bid him prepare (c)—death. In those days, people were sentenced to death
by giving a cup (d)—poison in Athens. Socrates knew this and he nodded (e)— the jailor.
Bursting (f)—tears the jailor went out of the room and returned (g)—a cup of hemlock. Socrates
lifted the cup to his lips. His pupils tried to keep back their tears but soon the room was filled
(h)—the sound of weeping. With the cup of poison hand, Socrates said, “What is the strange
sound? I have heard that a man should die (j)—peace. So be silent and have patience.
Answer: (a) behind/under/over; (b) to/into/inside; (c) for; (d) of; (e) to/at; (f) into; (g) with; (h)
with: (i) in; (j) in.
3. [Dinajpur Board-2019] A craftwork in an applied form (a)—art, a social and cultural product
reflecting the inclusive nature (b)—folk imagination. A craftwork, which usually doesn’t bear the
signature of its maker, retains a personal touch. When we look (c)—a thirty-year-old
nakshikantha, we wonder (d)—its motifs and designs that point (e)— the artistic ingenuity and
the presence of the maker (f)—it. The fact that we don’t know her name or any other details
(g)—her doesn’t take anything (h)—from our appreciation (i)—the artist. Indeed, the intimate
nature ((j)—the kantha and the tactile feeling in it generates animate the work and make it very
inviting.
Answer: (a) of; (b) of; (c) at; (d) at; (e) to; (f in/of; (g) about/of; (h) away; (i) of; (j) of.
4. [Jashore Board-2019] Patriotism is the quality inherent (a)—a man. This is why, he feels a
natural attachment (b)—his native land. Love (c)— motherland is necessary for the betterment
of a nation. The people who are patriotic are noted (d)—their patriotism. They are different
(e)—other people. Their contribution does not sink (f)—oblivion. They are worthy (g)—praise.
They lay down their lives for the good of the country. They are not unaware (h)—their status in
society. They are celebrated (i)—their patriotism. They should not be looked down (j)—in any
way.
Answer: (a) in; (b) to; (c) for; (d) for; (e) from; (f) into; (g) of; (h) of; (i) for; (j) upon.
,5. [Cumilla Board-2019] Preposition connects all types (a)—words together and supports them
make better sense (b)—the readers. They help us to understand the relationship (c)—objects.
(d)— example, the book and the table (e)—the kitchen. This ensures you a basic understanding.
If we add another preposition, it makes it even clearer. This book is (f)—top of the table (g)— the
kitchen. We have a clear picture (h)—our mind (i)—the relation of those two objects and their
relationship (j)—each other.
Answer: (a) of; (b) to/for; (c) among/with; (d) For; (e) in/inside; (f) on; (g) in; (h) in; (i) about; (j)
with /between.
6. [Chattogram Board-2019] What are the qualities of a good student? A good student is always
attentive (a)—his studies. He is never indifferent (b)— his studies. He does not learn things (c)—
note. He is always curious and innovative. He does not hunt only (d)—traditional guide books.
His thirst (e)—knowledge knows on bounds. He does not confine himself (f)—the traditional
studies. He is aware (g)—the current affairs (h)—the world. He listens (i)— his teachers and
abides (j)—their advice.
Answer: (a) to; (b) to; (C) from; (d) for; (e) for; (f) to; (g) of; (h) of; (1) to; (j) by.
7. [Sylhet Board-2019] Luna’s cat was missing. So she started looking around (a)—it. She opened
her closet and looked (b)— Then she went to the bedroom crawling (c)—the floor to look (d) the
bed. The cat was not there. In fact, it was nowhere inside the house. Therefore, Luma decided to
go (e)— to look for it. Just as she was (f)—to open the door, the doorbell rang. It was her
neighbour, Mrs Haq, “Look, Luna! Your cat is (g)— the sunshade!” said Mrs Haq pointing (h)—a
tall building opposite (i)—her house. Luna smiled and thanked her friendly neighbour, saying
that (j)—her help she would not be able to find out her cat.
Answer: (a) for; (b) into; (c) on; (d) under; (e) out; (f) about; (g) on/under; (h) at/towards; (i) to;
(j) without.
8. [Barishal Board-2019] The old grey-bearded sailor sat (a)—a stone (b)—the church. The sailor
watched the people walking (c)—him. The marriage guest listened (d)—him. He had a strange
mad look (e)— his eyes. The old man told him (f)—his last journey (g)—the sea. They had sailed
away (h)—the south (i)—they arrived (j)-cold grey seas.
Answer: (a) on; (b) outside/ near/ behind/ by/ beside/before; (c) past/to/towards/by; (d) to; (e)
in; (f) about/of; (g) on/in; (h) to/towards; (i) until/till; (j) in/at.
9. [Board Question-2018 (Ka Set)] Trees are very useful (a)— protect the rich topsoil (c)— getting
washed away (d)—rainwater and floods. We can see trees being grown along the mountain
slopes (e)—the roadsides (f)—the parks and gardens. They add beauty (g)—our lives. They
, provide us (h)—food, wood, shade, shelter and so on. They take (i)—carbon-di-oxide and
produce oxygen. So we should take care (j)—trees.
Answer: (a) to; (b) for; (c) from; (d) by; (e) by; (f) in; (g) to; (h) with; (i) in; (j) of.
10. [Board Question-2018 (Kha Set)] Do you have any idea (a)—a cyber cafe? It’s a place
teeming (b)— information. It’s a network (c)—all networks. It is a place (d)—computers (e)—
which customers can use the internet and send e-mails and so on. A cybercafe is closely
associated (f)— internet communication system. A customer sitting (g) – the cafe can
communicate (h) – people (i) -the world. In fact, a cyber cafe is not prejudicial (j)-our
development.
Answer: (a) of/about; (b) with; (c) of; (d) of/with; (e) in/at/by/through; (f) with; (g) in/at; (h)
with; (i) around/ across/of/through/at; () to.
11. [Dhaka Board-2017] The environment plays an important role (a)—our life. (b)— short, what
we have (c)— us including people, houses, air, water etc. is called environment. These are the
main elements (d)—our environment. (e)— ensuing sound life the balance (f) — the natural
elements is very significant. Sometimes (g)— lack of knowledge, we don’t realise the importance
(h)— it. As a result, we are polluting our environment unknowingly. Living (i)—- a polluted
environment is undoubtedly a matter (j)—great man.
Answer: (a) in; (b) In; (c) around; (d) of; (e) For; (f) among/of; (g) for; (h) of; (i) in; (j) of.
12. [Rajshahi Board-2017] Ours is a riverine country. Rivers are everywhere (a)—our life-
literature, economy and culture. But are the rivers (b)—good shape? Unfortunately, they are
not. A few are already dead and several are going (c)— the pangs of death. The river Buriganga
is an example (d) – a dying river. A report published in The Daily Sun describes what has
happened (e)—the river Buriganga and why. Its water is polluted and a perpetual stench fills the
air. (f)—it. The report says that the river had a glorious past. Once it was a tributary (g)—the
Ganges and flowed (h)—the Bay of Bengal (i)—the river Dhaleswari. Gradually, it lost its link
(j)—the Ganges and got the name Buriganga.
Answer: (a) in; (b) in; (c) through; (d) of; (e) to; (f) around; (g) of; (h) into; (i) through; (j) with.
13. [Dinajpur Board-2017] Badal lived (a)—a village of Bangladesh. He was a schoolboy. There
was a canal (b)—his way (c)— school. An old bridge was (d)—that canal. It was useful to one
and all of the villagers. Yet none cared (e)— its repair. So one day it broke (f)—and caused a
good deal (g)hardship to the villagers. They were (h)—difficulty. They could not go to the town
(i)—the other side of the canal to sell their fruits and vegetables profitably. They sold their
production (j)—local market at a nominal price.
