Preposition exercise with answer 2022

1. Complete the text with suitable prepositions.
A woman succumbed (a) --- her burns (b) --- Dhaka Medical College Hospital the day (c) ---
yesterday. Two days ago she was set (d) --- fire allegedly (e) --- her in-laws (f) --- an ownership
conflict. Her in-laws were claiming the share (g) --- ownership (h) --- a two-storey building which was reportedly funded and owned (i) --- the husband (j) --- the deceased.

Answer: (a) to; (b) at; (c) before; (d) on; (e) by; (f) for; (g) of; (h) of; (i) by; (j) of

2. Complete the text with suitable prepositions.
Change is the progress (a) --- civilization. It started its journey since the dawn (b) --- civilization. Men become indulged (c) --- the course of change. Men become accustomed (d) --- the changing situation. It denotes that we are gradually heading (e) --- a knowledge based society. Change derives (f) --- intellectual thought or creative thought. Creative thought springs (g) --- intellectual minds. They are the salt (h) --- the earth. To destroy a nation, it is urgent to exterminate the conscience of a nation. The Pakistani realized it at the commence of the Liberation War. That's why, they killed many
intellectuals. The intellectuals who were produced after the war are now leading the country. When their intellectual lights will be faded (i) ---, the country will suffer (j) --- leadership crisis. Therefore, it is crying need to give priority to keep intake the intellectual intact.

Answer: (a) of; (b) of; (c) in; (d) to; (e) to/ towards; (f) from; (g) from; (h) of; (i) away; (j) from

3. Complete the text with suitable prepositions.
The orphanage authority gives away a child, who resided (a) --- the orphanage house for long 12
years, (b) --- his adopted parents. The child decided to give away his books as he didn't need those. In return, one (c) --- the children gave him a watch, a costly one. (d) --- this, there has been a
mental clash (e) --- the students of the orphanage. The boy mitigated the matter by telling them the
truth. They gave (f) --- after knowing the fact that the watch was actually of the orphan. Observing
the whole matter, the orphan boy gives (g) --- the watch for the orphanage (h) --- a broad smile.
They felt sorry for their deed and denied to take the watch. But the orphan's parents made them
understand the feeling of their child for his mates. They all gave clash up (i) --- the orphan. At the end, the orphan along with his parents felt happy (j) --- the incident and left the orphanage.

Answer: (a) in; (b) to; (c) of; (d) At; (e) among; (f) in; (g) up; (h) with; (i) for; (j) at

4. Complete the text with suitable prepositions.

Humayun Ahmed is perhaps the most celebrated contemporary Bangladeshi fiction writer. His
immense contribution (a) --- the Bangla literature (b) --- the last three decades has earned him
international acclaim as well. At least (c) --- the last two decades his books have been topping the best-seller list (d) --- Bangladesh. He won the hearts (e) --- millions as the creator (f) ---
characters like Himu and Misir Ali. He passed away (g) --- a nine month battle (h) --- cancer (i)
--- the age of 64, bringing the curtain down (j) --- an illustrious career of nearly four decades.
Answer: (a) in; (b) over; (c) for; (d) in; (e) of; (f) of; (g) after; (h) with; (i) at; (j) of

5. Complete the text with suitable prepositions.
We know that smoking is detrimental (a) --- health. It causes many fatal diseases. There is no
remedy (b) --- the diseases. People are aware (c) --- the matter. Yet they stick (d) --- this bad
habit. Smoking is also injurious (e) --- the passive smokers. Unfortunately, the smokers don't think
(f) --- these passive smokers. They become the victims (g) --- their whims. In this respect, children are the most sufferers. (h) --- some cases, they are made sufferers because (i) --- their parents. It is high time all people gave (j) --- smoking as soon as possible.

Answer: a) to; (b) for; (c) of; (d) to; (e) to; (f) of/ about; (g) of; (h) in; (i) of; (j) up
Preposition exercise with answer
6. Complete the text with suitable prepositions.
Nowadays smoking has become a very serious issue in every society of the world. It is very
detrimental (a) --- health. It ruins one's life. It tells (b) --- our health. It even slows (c) --- our
longevity. It results (d) --- many respiratory diseases. So, we must abstain (e) --- smoking. Rich men spend a handsome amount (f) --- smoking, which could be sufficient to satisfy the hunger (g) --- a poor family. According (h) --- the latest survey smoking impairs one's lung and heart
seriously. Moreover, when man smokes, the people around him are affected (i) --- the smoke that emits out of a cigarette. Young people are now getting (j) --- the habit of smoking growingly
worldwide.
Answer: (a) to; (b) upon; (c) down; (d) in; (e) from; (f) in; (g) of; (h) to; (i) by; (j) in

7. Complete the text with suitable prepositions.
Eskimos are the indigenous people inhabiting (a) -- the northern circumpolar region ranging (b)
--- Siberia to Canada. Traditionally, these people had to adapt (c) --- an extremely cold environment. Still they made very good use (d) --- their environment. They made snow block houses called igloos. During the brief summer, however, they sheltered (e) --- animal-skin tents. For food, they killed seals and whales (f) --- harpoons. And they used seal oil (g) --- their lamps. In summer they hunted land animals (h) --- caribou using bows and arrows. They fashioned clothes (i) --- caribou furs, which provided protection (j) --- the extreme cold.
Answer: (a) in; (b) from; (c) to; (d) of; (e) in; (f) with; (g) for; (h) like; (i) with; (j) from

8. Complete the text with suitable prepositions.
Even today I can remember my experience (a)--- my first day at school. My father took me (b)--- our village primary school. He took me (c)--- the headmaster's room. I became nervous. But his gentle words put me (d)--- ease. He asked me my name. I told him my name. Then he pointed (e) - a letter chart. Then he pointed (e)--- letter chart. He asked me (f)--- say some letters. Then he called a teacher. He took me to my class. I was happy (g)--- my classmates. They behaved well (h)--- me. They received me (i)--- cordiality. I learnt many things (j)--- the first day.
 
Answer: a) of; b) to; c) to; d) at; e) at; f) to; g) with; h) with; i) with; j) on

9. Complete the text with suitable prepositions.
One day the Czar of Russia was walking alone (a)--- the busy streets of Moscow. He took no one as guard (b)--- him. He went out to know (c)--- his people. Suddenly, the Czar saw a tired man. He was dragging a handcart (d)--- the snowy street. There was a coffin (e)--- it (f)--- burial. The Czar came to know that it was the dead body (g)--- a dead soldier. He was sad to think that the brave soldier had laid down his life (h)--- the sake (i)--- the country. So, he shouldn't be buried unhonoured. So, he followed the dead body (j)--- the grave.

Answer: a) along/in; b) with; c) about; d) along/in; e) in; f) for; g) of; h) for; i) of; j) to.

10. Complete the text with suitable prepositions
All the brilliant students are always attentive (a)--- their studies. They concentrate (b)--- their studies very much. They listen (c)--- their teachers' advice. They are respectful (d)--- their superiors. They do not quarrel (e)--- anyone. They behave well (f)--- everyone. Nobody is annoyed (g)--- their behaviour. They are true (h)--- their words. They are dear (i)--- all. Everybody prays (j)--- them.

Answer: a) to; b) on; c) to; d) to; e) with; f) with/towards; g) at; h) to; i) to; j) for.

11. Complete the text with suitable prepositions
Last Friday, I attended a public function. It was (a)--- the political crisis (b)--- Bangladesh. The participants talked freely and honestly (c)--- political disorder and instability (d)--- the country. They said the main reason is the lack (e)--- goodwill. Besides, the political parties are not tolerant (f)--- one another. They are engaged (g)--- harming one another. The speakers opined that if we cannot come out (h)--- the situation, we cannot hope (i)--- any better future. So, this crisis should be solved (j)--- delay.

Answer: a) on; b) in/of; c) about; d) in/of; e) of; f) of; g) in; h) of; i) for; j) without.