Preposition Worksheet

At:

They left home at dawn.
We reached home at night.
He is now at home.
They came at noon.

Similarly-(at school, at the door, at a distance, at present, at war, etc.)

He left school at twelve. (=when he was 12 years old)
He was then — work.
The examination is—hand. (=near at hand)
There is a beggar standing—the door.
He can see better—a distance.
I could not know him—first sight.
The train ran—full speed.
He sold the thing—a loss.
He could not finish the work—a sitting,
He bought the goods —taka 200.
Pure milk is dear—present.

By:

They traveled by boat/rail/car etc.

He came by air/land/water.

They work—day or—night.
He sent a letter —post or—hand.
We informed him—letter or—telephone.
Eggs are sold—the dozen.
He sat—me
We paid—cheque.
He knows me—name.
He is older than you —5 years.
It is four PM—my watch.
We defeated them—two goals to one.
Can you finish the work—tomorrow?
The man died—accident.
The teacher pulled him—the ear.
I did it—mistake.

For:

I am speaking for my class.

She cried out—fear.
He was silent—shame.
We heard a cry—help.
He ran away —life.
The house is—sale.
Hope—the best, prepare—the worst.
Plant a new tree— every tree you cut down.
What is Dhaka famous—?
He did the job—nothing.
He was sent to prison—stealing.
They are the passengers —Khulna.
The girl is tall—her age (enough tall compared with her age.)
In the desert—miles and miles there is no house.
He is not getting ready—school.
They voted—him.

In:

He is in danger.

(in despair, in doubt, in wonder, in public, in secret, in private, in fun, in tears, in writing.)

They dry fish—the sun.
I did this—his presence/absence.
I am—difficulty.
His party was—power.
We write—black ink.
Cut the apple—two.
He lived—luxury.
People—general are ignorant of health rules.
They were—love.
It is a novel—three parts.
Do you know the man—white dress?
The books were packed—bundles.
You may pay the amount—part.
He was talking —a loud voice.
You should pay—advance.
He is young—years but old—wisdom.
He will come—September.

On:

We met him on the road.

He was—the way to Mymensingh.
Mahdi went their—duty.
Dhaka is—the Buriganga.
He lives—a small income.
He said this—oath.
This story is based—fact.
He fainted and fell—to the floor.
He retired—a small pension.
He bought the machine—credit.
His father brought a car—hire.
He came here—business.
This is payable—demand.
He gave a lecture—Shakespeare.
There was a big home—the main road.
He is coming—Monday.
He is—our committee.

To:

When do you go to bed?

He sang—the harmonium.
What is he—you?
He rose—high rank.
I was sitting with my feet—the fire.
This is—my liking.
He is a secretary—the MD.
Japan is—the east of Bangladesh.
Mother sang her baby—sleep.
It is a quarter—six.
Do not start until the lights change from red—green.
The fruit is sweet—the taste.
He tore the letter—pieces.
This picture is true—life /nature.
It was—my advantage.
The house was—fire.

Under:

He holds a post under Government.

I do not like to work—him.
The case is now—trial.
The criminal is—sentence of death.
The building is—construction.
India—the Mohgals was very prosperous.
How long can you stay—water?
Your application is—consideration.
This is a road—repair.
The cat is—the table.
We passed—many bridges.
Fish move—water.
He is an officer—the rank of captain.
We found ten acres of land—paddy.
This is a matter—discussion.

Above:

We were flying above the clouds.

The sun rose—the horizon.
The temperature has been—the average recently.
It weighs—or over ten tons.
His conduct is always—suspicion.
The sky is—the earth.
A soldier should value honour—life.
Do not live—your means.
The applicants must be—21 years of age.
He is—meanness and deceit.
He is now —fifty.
There is nothing in this shop —Taka 200/-.

Over:

Spread a cloth over the table.

The birds flew —my head.
Tie a piece of cloth —the top of the pitcher.
He held an umbrella —my head.
We had a pleasant talk —a cup of tea.
They climbed —a wall.
The river is —50 miles long.
He spoke for—an hour.
The wires—the streets are dangerous.
Mr. Khan is—you in the office.
He is famous all—the world.
He ruled—a vast empire.

Against:

Public opinion was against this proposal.

We were going — the current.
They voted —him
He hit his head — the wall.
It is an injection — rabies.
Place the ladder — the wall.
He was leaning — a pillar.
The rain was beating — the wall.
She was married — her will.
Take precaution — fire.

With:

It is a coat with two pockets.

The hills are covered with snow.

A baby — no cloths came here.
We write—a pen.
What’s your business—?
He was trembling—fear.
It is a habit—some people.
Did you see it—your own eyes?
He was standing—his hands in his pockets.

[Note: Certain words take particular prepositions after them. This is a matter of Idiom]

Students should abide ---------- the rules of the school.
His uncle abides ---------- London
We should abstain ---------- smoking.
The man was accused ---------- theft.
Our rivers abound ---------- fishes.
Fishes abound ---------- our river.
He was admitted ---------- Motijheel Govt. Boys' High school.
I agree ---------- you ---------- this point.
He did not agree ---------- this proposal.
He aimed ---------- the bird.
The man appeared ---------- the court.
We shall appear ---------- the S. S. C Exam.
I applied ---------- the headmaster ---------- leave.
It appears ---------- me that he is innocent.
You should attend ---------- your lesson.
The nurse is attending ---------- the patient.
He was absent ---------- school.
Don't be addicted ---------- smoking.
He went to Dhaka accompanied ---------- his father.
Everybody is afraid ---------- snakes.
You should be attentive ---------- studies.
Teachers are affectionate ---------- students.
We have access ---------- the office.
My office is adjacent ---------- my residence.
Physical exercise increases appetite ---------- food.
Almost everybody has ambition ---------- fame.
We should be aware ---------- our duties.
Father is anxious ---------- my result.
I am ashamed ---------- your conduct.
Water supply is not adequate ---------- our needs
He worked according ---------- my advice.
Beware ---------- pickpockets.
They were basking ---------- the sun.
We believe ---------- Allah.
He is blind ---------- one eye.
The man is blind ---------- his son's fault.
He boasts ---------- his riches.
He is born ---------- a middle-class family.
The train is bound ---------- Sylhet.
Hearing the news, she burst ---------- tears.
The whole class burst ---------- laughing.
Walking is beneficial ---------- health.
I do not care ---------- anybody.
My house is very close ---------- our school.
Rabindranath is compared ---------- Shelly.
Anger is often compared ---------- fire.
Can you commit this long poem ---------- memory?
What is the charge ---------- him?
They complained ---------- the teacher.
They complained ---------- the headmaster.
Please comply ---------- my request.
You are competent ---------- the post.
Our family consists ---------- five members.
Happiness consists ---------- contentment.
Who will compensate ---------- the loss?
I congratulate you ---------- your brilliant success.
The murderer was condemned ---------- death.
Early rising is conducive ---------- health.
Polluted air is not congenial ---------- health.
He was convicted ---------- theft.
He was cured ---------- malaria.
There is no cure ---------- AIDS.
Credit the amount ---------- my account.
His uncle deals ---------- rice.
He deals well ---------- all.
He is deficient ---------- English
The postman delivered the letter ---------- me.
The poor are deprived ---------- their rights.
The man died ---------- malaria.
The boy died ---------- over-eating.
Soldiers die ---------- their country.
The man died ---------- suicide/hanging.
He is devoid ---------- commonsense.
What is the cause ---------- your failure?
There is no cause ---------- anxiety.
We should not depend ---------- foreign aids.
This book is different ---------- yours.
I differ ---------- you on this point.
He is dull ---------- Mathematics.
Do you know the difference ---------- a poet and a scientist?
Only a B.A. is disqualified ---------- the post of Headmaster.
The cat is fond ---------- milk.
We have faith ---------- Allah.
The dog is faithful ---------- its master.
Rajshahi is famous ---------- mangoes.
The cow feeds ---------- grass.
He is an expert ---------- English.
We expect a good result ---------- you.
He is fit ---------- this post.
He was fined ---------- misconduct.
The hunter fired ---------- the bird.
We are not free ---------- diseases.
We had the books free ---------- cost.
Every fruit is not full ---------- juice.
He has fondness ---------- games.
He is good ---------- driving.
We are grateful to you ---------- your help.
He is guilty ---------- theft.
Don't hanker ---------- evil money.
I am hopeful ---------- your success.
Who informed you ---------- the matter?
He is interested ---------- painting.
He introduced me ---------- the class.
Don't laugh ---------- the poor.
He is jealous ---------- my prosperity.
Industry is the key ---------- success.
He is lame ---------- one leg.
Mamtaz was married ---------- Shahjahan.
Good students are mindful ---------- their studies.
A school is open ---------- all for education.
Mohsin was noted ---------- charity.
He was playing ---------- cards. Don't play ---------- fire.
He is popular ---------- his work mates.
He presided ---------- the meeting.
He is preparing ---------- the exam.
He is qualified ---------- the post of Principal.
The boy was playing ---------- a violin.
Father prevented me ---------- going to the cinema.
Father prohibited me ---------- going to the cinema.
He has recovered ---------- illness.
We must have regard ---------- our elders.
Don't smile ---------- the poor.
Fortune smiles ---------- the brave.
I am sure ---------- my success.
We should trust ---------- God.
He has taste ---------- music.
He had thirst ---------- knowledge.
Your action is worthy ---------- praise.
A nurse waits ---------- the patient.