Prepositions

Choose the best answer:

01. Do you know the solution — the problem. [DU '16]

(a) to

(b) into

(d) about

✅ Answer: (a) to

🔹 Explanation: The phrase "solution to" is a fixed prepositional phrase in English.

We use "to" after "solution" because a solution is something that applies to a problem.

02. There’s paper — the floor. Please put it — the wastebasket. [DU '16]

(a) on, in

(b) in, at

(d) about, in

✅ Answer: (a) on, in

🔹 Explanation: "On the floor" means the paper is resting on the surface of the floor.

"In the wastebasket" means the paper should go inside the basket.

03. My father was angry — me. [DU '16]

(a) with

(b) at

(d) on

✅ Answer: (a) with

🔹 Explanation: We use "angry with" when referring to a person.

"Angry at" is also possible but is more commonly used for things.

04. London lies — the Thames. [DU '16]

(a) over

(b) under

(d) at

✅ Answer: (c) on

🔹 Explanation: "On" is used when referring to locations next to rivers or coasts.

Example: Paris lies on the Seine River.

05. Mankind must develop a concern for wildlife creatures — save themselves. [DU '16]

(a) to

(b) for

(d) of

✅ Answer: (a) to

🔹 Explanation: "To" is used to indicate purpose.

The phrase "to save themselves" explains why concern for wildlife is needed.

Example: We need to study hard to pass the exam.

06. He lives — his sister's money. [JNU '15-'16]

(a) with

(b) for

(d) from

(e) of

✅ Answer: (c) on

🔹 Explanation: "Live on" means to depend on something financially.

Example: Many students live on scholarships.

07. We were surprised — his failure. [JNU '15-'16]

(a) for

(b) about

(d) of

(e) on

✅ Answer: (c) at

🔹 Explanation: "Surprised at" is the correct collocation.

Example: I was surprised at his reaction.

08. He died — illness. [JNU '15-'16]

(a) of

(b) on

(d) with

(e) in

✅ Answer: (a) of

🔹 Explanation: "Die of" is used when referring to the cause of death.

Example: He died of a heart attack.

09. He felt bad — no reason at all. [JNU '15-'16]

(a) of

(b) on

(d) for

✅ Answer: (d) for

🔹 Explanation: "Feel bad for" means feeling sympathy for someone.

Example: I felt bad for her when she lost her job.

10. The train to Rajshahi departed — the platform. [JNU '15-'16]

(a) from

(b) at

(d) from

(e) on

✅ Answer: (a) from

🔹 Explanation: "Depart from" is the correct phrase.

Example: The flight departed from the airport at 7 PM.

11. She was blessed — a son. [JNU '14-'15]

(a) by

(b) for

(d) with

(e) of

✅ Answer: (d) with

🔹 Explanation: "Blessed with" means to have something special.

Example: She was blessed with intelligence.

12. I will write — your phone number. [JNU '14-'15]

(a) off

(b) in

(d) down

(e) up

✅ Answer: (d) down

🔹 Explanation: "Write down" means to note something on paper.

Example: Please write down my address.

13. Let's discuss — the ways of improving the basic skills of English. [JNU '14-'15]

(a) about

(b) on

(d) of

✅ Answer: (c) no preposition

🔹 Explanation: The verb "discuss" does not require a preposition.

Example: Let's discuss our plans.

14. We better — the schedule of the examination. [JNU '14-'15]

(a) to check

(b) checked

(d) check

✅ Answer: (d) check

🔹 Explanation: "We had better" is always followed by a base verb.

Example: We had better leave now.

15. I lent him a book — New York yesterday. [JNU '12-'13]

(a) on

(b) about

(d) at

✅ Answer: (c) in

🔹 Explanation: "In New York" is correct when referring to a location.

Example: She lives in London.

16. I'm not very good — repairing things. [RU '12-'13]

(a) in

(b) for

(d) about

✅ Answer: (c) at

🔹 Explanation: "Good at" is the correct collocation.

Example: She is good at painting.

17. Abstain — evil company. [RU '12-'13]

(a) with

(b) to

(d) for

✅ Answer: (c) from

🔹 Explanation: "Abstain from" means to avoid something.

Example: He abstains from alcohol.

18. — the break in the meeting, she left the hall. [NU '12-'13]

(a) Over

(b) Under

(d) During

✅ Answer: (d) During

🔹 Explanation: "During" means something happens within a time period.

Example: He fell asleep during the movie.

19. She left her key — a mat by the front door. [NU '12-'13]

(a) below

(b) under

(d) through

✅ Answer: (b) under

🔹 Explanation: "Under" means beneath something.

Example: The book is under the table.

20. There are fifty passengers — the bus. [NU '12-'13]

(a) in

(b) on

(d) upon

✅ Answer: (b) on

🔹 Explanation: "On the bus" is correct for public transportation.

Example: She is on the train.

21. He could not agree with me — my view. [IU '12-'13]

(a) with

(b) in

(d) for

✅ Answer: (c) to

🔹 Explanation: We say "agree with a person" but "agree to an idea/view".

Example: I agree with you, but I cannot agree to your plan.

22. I cannot deviate — truth. [IU '12-'13]

(a) for

(b) from

(d) to

✅ Answer: (b) from

🔹 Explanation: "Deviate from" means to move away from something.

Example: We should not deviate from our goals.

23. She argued — me about the marriage. [IU '12-'13]

(a) with

(b) for

(d) from

✅ Answer: (a) with

🔹 Explanation: "Argue with someone" is the correct phrase.

Example: He argued with his friend about politics.

24. The groom arrived at the community centre exactly — time. [DU '12-'13]

(a) in

(b) for

(d) on

✅ Answer: (d) on

🔹 Explanation: "On time" means at the exact planned time.

Example: The flight arrived on time.

25. I count — your help. [JNU '12-'13]

(a) after

(b) with

(d) for

✅ Answer: (d) on

🔹 Explanation: "Count on" means to rely on someone.

Example: You can count on me.

26. Apara reminded him — their rendezvous. [JNU '12-'13]

(a) of

(b) to

(d) by

✅ Answer: (a) of

🔹 Explanation: "Remind someone of something" is correct.

Example: She reminded me of my promise.

27. His words are susceptible — flattery. [JNU '12-'13]

(a) as

(b) for

(d) into

✅ Answer: (c) to

🔹 Explanation: "Susceptible to" means easily affected by something.

Example: He is susceptible to colds.

28. He spends — his means and so always in want. [CtgU '12-'13]

(a) within

(b) beyond

(d) without

✅ Answer: (b) beyond

🔹 Explanation: "Beyond one's means" means spending more than one can afford.

Example: She lives beyond her means.

29. She is very good — cooking. [Ctg. U '12-'13]

(a) in

(b) at

(d) about

(e) for

✅ Answer: (b) at

🔹 Explanation: "Good at" is the correct phrase.

Example: He is good at math.

30. School children — general, are very lively and sportive. [Ctg. U '12-'13]

(a) of

(b) by

(d) for

(e) in

✅ Answer: (e) in

🔹 Explanation: "In general" means usually or typically.

Example: In general, I prefer tea to coffee.

31. Everyman differs — opinion — each other. [Ctg. U '12-'13]

(a) form, in

(b) in, of

(d) in, from

(e) in, to

✅ Answer: (d) in, from

🔹 Explanation: "Differ in" is used for opinions, "differ from" is used for comparison.

Example: They differ in their beliefs, but he differs from his brother in height.

32. He was very angry — my conduct. [Ctg. U '12-'13]

(a) with

(b) at

(d) by

✅ Answer: (b) at

🔹 Explanation: "Angry at" is used for things, "angry with" is for people.

Example: He was angry at the situation.

33. To get to the Economics Department, you have to go — those stairs and then — the corridor to the end. [Ctg. U '12-'13]

(a) over, into

(b) between, into

(d) over, along

✅ Answer: (c) up, along

🔹 Explanation: "Go up" stairs means to climb.

"Go along" a corridor means to walk through its length.

Example: Go up the stairs and along the hallway.

34. He is competent — the post. [KHU '12-'13]

(a) for

(b) with

(d) at

✅ Answer: (a) for

🔹 Explanation: "Competent for" means suitable for a position.

Example: She is competent for the job.

35. The tears ran — her face. [KHU '12-'13]

(a) in

(b) on

(d) down

✅ Answer: (d) down

🔹 Explanation: "Run down" means to flow from top to bottom.

Example: Sweat ran down his forehead.

36. Wordsworth introduced the readers — a new kind of poetry. [KHU '12-'13]

(a) with

(b) at

(d) by

✅ Answer: (c) to

🔹 Explanation: "Introduce to" means to present something new.

Example: He introduced me to jazz music.

37. I count — language. [KHU '12-'13]

(a) after

(b) upon

(d) on

✅ Answer: (b) upon

🔹 Explanation: "Count upon" means rely on.

Example: I count upon your support.

38. A man who always connives — the faults — his children is their worst enemy. [KHU '12-'13]

(a) with, of

(b) to, with

(d) at, for

✅ Answer: (c) at, of

🔹 Explanation: "Connive at" means secretly allow something bad.

"Faults of someone" means their mistakes.

Example: He connives at corruption.

39. He boasted — his accomplishment. [KHU '12-'13]

(a) at

(b) of

(d) in

✅ Answer: (b) of

🔹 Explanation: "Boast of" means to talk proudly about.

Example: He boasted of his wealth.

40. "I have no appetite — food." [JU '12-'13]

(a) to

(b) for

(d) in

✅ Answer: (b) for

🔹 Explanation: "Appetite for" means desire for.

Example: I have an appetite for learning.

41. He was shocked — his father's sudden death. [IU '12-'13]

(a) at

(b) for

(d) with

✅ Answer: (a) at

🔹 Explanation: "Shocked at" means surprised in a bad way.

Example: She was shocked at the news.

42. Let's discuss — our problems. [NU '12-'13]

(a) about

(b) on

(d) against

✅ Answer: (c) no preposition

🔹 Explanation: "Discuss" does not need a preposition.

Example: Let's discuss the plan.

43. It's no longer possible to get by — a dollar a day. [BU '12-'13]

(a) on

(b) at

(d) for

✅ Answer: (a) on

🔹 Explanation: "Get by on" means survive with limited resources.

Example: They get by on very little money.

44. I opened the door and went — the room. [Rang. U '12-'13]

(a) to

(b) in

(d) within

✅ Answer: (c) into

🔹 Explanation: "Go into" means enter.

Example: She went into the house.

45. Do not impute motives — him. [JUST '12-'13]

(a) on

(b) upon

(d) to

✅ Answer: (d) to

🔹 Explanation: "Impute to" means to attribute something to someone.

Example: They imputed the crime to him.

46. His eldest son does not count — him anymore. [MVSTU '12-'13]

(a) at

(b) by

(d) on

✅ Answer: (d) on

🔹 Explanation: "Count on" means rely on.

Example: I can always count on you.

47. She took me — the hand, and let me — the dais. [DU '11-'12]

(a) at, over

(b) in, on

(d) by, to

✅ Answer: (d) by, to

🔹 Explanation: "Take by the hand" is correct.

"Lead to" means to guide someone somewhere.

Example: She took him by the hand and led him to the stage.

48. Are there any nursing schools — Chittagong? [DU '11-'12]

(a) at

(b) on

(d) to

✅ Answer: (c) in

🔹 Explanation: "In" is used for cities.

Example: She lives in Dhaka.

49. The musician who has just performed is a star — the making. [DU '11-'12]

(a) by

(b) on

(d) in

✅ Answer: (d) in

🔹 Explanation: "In the making" means in progress.

Example: She is a leader in the making.

50. The coach, as well as the players, was responsible — the defeat. [DU '11-'12]

(a) for

(b) in

(d) to

✅ Answer: (a) for

🔹 Explanation: "Responsible for" means accountable.

Example: He is responsible for the project.

51. Our teacher told the monitor to hand out scripts — the class. [DU '11-'12]

(a) between

(b) into

(d) among

✅ Answer: (d) among

🔹 Explanation: "Among" is used when distributing things to a group of people.

52. The government has extended a warm welcome — the visiting delegation. [DU '11-'12]

(a) to

(b) for

(d) among

(e) through

✅ Answer: (a) to

🔹 Explanation: "Extend a welcome to" is the correct phrase, as "to" shows direction or reception.

53. The boy looked — his sick pet bird. [DU '11-'12]

(a) up

(b) over

(d) on

(e) after

✅ Answer: (e) after

🔹 Explanation: "Look after" means to take care of someone or something.

54. You can have no excuse — behaving rudely. [DU '11-'12]

(a) of

(b) for

(d) with

(e) on

✅ Answer: (b) for

🔹 Explanation: "Excuse for" is the correct phrase because "for" shows the reason for something.

55. Camping sites usually provide facilities — entertainment. [DU '11-'12]

(a) in

(b) for

✅ Answer: (b) for

🔹 Explanation: "Facilities for" means something is available for a specific purpose.

56. Rabi comes to work — car but I prefer to come — foot. [JNU '11-'12]

(a) at, into

(b) at, in

(d) by, on

✅ Answer: (d) by, on

🔹 Explanation: "By" is used for transport (by car, by bus), while "on foot" is an exception.

57. The train is running — time. [JNU '11-'12]

(a) in

(b) on

(d) by

✅ Answer: (b) on

🔹 Explanation: "On time" means at the scheduled time.

58. You are not amenable — reasons. [JNU '11-'12]

(a) from

(b) of

(d) with

✅ Answer: (c) to

🔹 Explanation: "Amenable to" means willing to accept or agree with something.

59. The development of railways in 19th century has had a profound influence — social and economic developments in many parts of the world. [JNU '11-'12]

(a) in

(b) on

(d) up

✅ Answer: (b) on

🔹 Explanation: "Influence on" is the correct phrase, showing the effect on something.

60. You should take — swimming. [Ctg. U '11-'12]

(a) up

(b) on

(d) off

(e) to

✅ Answer: (a) up

🔹 Explanation: "Take up" means to start a new hobby or activity.

61. They have called — a strike. [NU '11-'12]

(a) of

(b) off

(d) in

✅ Answer: (b) off

🔹 Explanation: "Call off" means to cancel something.

62. The Ambassador called — the President. [BKU '11-'12]

(a) at

(b) in

(d) none of these

✅ Answer: (c) on

🔹 Explanation: "Call on" means to visit someone officially.

63. Everyone was asked to fill — a form before test. [RU '11-'12]

(a) up

(b) in

(d) with

✅ Answer: (b) in

🔹 Explanation: "Fill in" means to complete a form by writing in the blanks.

64. Signing the form committed you — by the goods. [RU '11-'12]

(a) against

(b) for

(d) under

✅ Answer: (c) to

🔹 Explanation: "Commit to" means to be obligated or dedicated to something.

65. Somebody meddled — my computer. [RU '11-'12]

(a) in

(b) for

(d) with

✅ Answer: (d) with

🔹 Explanation: "Meddle with" means to interfere with something.

66. The locket of the necklace is studded — costly stone. [RU '11-'12]

(a) in

(b) with

(d) by

✅ Answer: (b) with

🔹 Explanation: "Studded with" means decorated with small objects.

67. His gloomy countenance testifies — his guilt. [RU '11-'12]

(a) for

(b) to

(d) with

✅ Answer: (b) to

🔹 Explanation: "Testify to" means to serve as evidence of something.

68. Can you deter him — deceiving people? [RU '11-'12]

(a) from

(b) in

(d) about

✅ Answer: (a) from

🔹 Explanation: "Deter from" means to prevent someone from doing something.

69. He readily complied — my request. [RU '11-'12; 09-'10]

(a) at

(b) on

(d) in

✅ Answer: (c) with

🔹 Explanation: "Comply with" means to obey or agree with a rule or request.

70. The style of reporting must conform — the prevailing practice. [RU '11-'12]

(a) with

(b) into

(d) upon

✅ Answer: (c) to

🔹 Explanation: "Conform to" means to follow or match a standard.

71. I made — my mind — go there. [JU '11-'12]

(a) in, to

(b) in, for

(d) for, to

✅ Answer: (c) up, to

🔹 Explanation: "Make up one's mind" means to decide, and "to" shows direction.

72. She contributed Tk. 1000 — the relief fund. [JU '11-'12]

(a) for

(b) on

(d) with

✅ Answer: (c) to

🔹 Explanation: "Contribute to" means to give or donate something.

73. He was needed — work — the orphanage. [JU '11-'12]

(a) for, for

(b) to, at

(d) to, in

✅ Answer: (c) for, at

🔹 Explanation: "Needed for" means required for a purpose, and "at" refers to a location.

74. He was addicted — smoking. [JU '11-'12]

(a) for

(b) in

(d) with

✅ Answer: (c) to

🔹 Explanation: "Addicted to" means having a strong habit of something.

75. Everybody seeks — happiness. [RU '09-'10]

(a) for

(b) with

(d) after

✅ Answer: (d) after

🔹 Explanation: "Seek after" means to try to find something.

76. You must abide — your decision. [RU '09-'10]

(a) on

(b) by

(d) to

✅ Answer: (b) by

🔹 Explanation: "Abide by" means to follow or accept something.

77. The girl prides herself — her beauty. [RU '09-'10]

(a) in

(b) of

(d) on

✅ Answer: (d) on

🔹 Explanation: "Pride oneself on" means to take pride in something.

78. He longed — fame. [RU '09-'10]

(a) with

(b) to

(d) for

✅ Answer: (d) for

🔹 Explanation: "Long for" means to strongly desire something.

79. He intends — stay in the country for two months. [RU '09-'10]

(a) in

(b) to

(d) from

✅ Answer: (b) to

🔹 Explanation: "Intend to" is the correct structure when talking about plans.

80. I shall abide — your decision. [RU '09-'10]

(a) by

(b) with

(d) in

✅ Answer: (a) by

🔹 Explanation: "Abide by" means to respect or follow a decision.

81. What are they talking —. [RU '09-'10]

(a) to

(b) about

(d) of

✅ Answer: (b) about

🔹 Explanation: We use "talk about" when discussing a subject or topic.

82. The dog bit her — the leg. [RU '09-'10]

(a) on

(b) at

(d) in

✅ Answer: (a) on

🔹 Explanation: "Bit on" is used when referring to a specific body part being bitten.

83. He recommended the constitution — a review committee. [RU '09-'10]

(a) of

(b) in

(d) for

✅ Answer: (c) to

🔹 Explanation: "Recommend to" is the correct phrase when suggesting something to a person or group.

84. The national assembly has voted — adopt the budget. [RU '09-'10]

(a) to

(b) for

(d) in

✅ Answer: (a) to

🔹 Explanation: "Vote to" is used when making a decision or choosing an option.

85. He was accused — acid throwing. [RU '09-'10]

(a) for

(b) off

(d) to

✅ Answer: (c) of

🔹 Explanation: "Accused of" means being blamed for something wrong.

86. Bangladesh is not infected — bird flue. [RU '09-'10]

(a) to

(b) on

(d) over

✅ Answer: (c) with

🔹 Explanation: "Infected with" is the correct phrase for diseases or infections.

87. Excess working can be fatal — health. [RU '09-'10]

(a) in

(b) for

(d) at

✅ Answer: (b) for

🔹 Explanation: "Fatal for" is used when something can cause death or serious harm.

88. The lawyer acts — the clients. [RU '09-'10]

(a) of

(b) for

(d) on

✅ Answer: (b) for

🔹 Explanation: "Act for" means to represent someone.

89. Hasan took anthropology in lieu — history. [RU '09-'10]

(a) to

(b) with

(d) besides

✅ Answer: (c) of

🔹 Explanation: "In lieu of" means "instead of."

90. The govt dealers deal — sugar according — law. [RU '09-'10]

(a) in, to

(b) of, on

(d) to, of

✅ Answer: (a) in, to

🔹 Explanation: "Deal in" means to trade something, and "according to" means following a rule.

91. He was guilty — contempt of court. [RU '09-'10]

(a) of

(b) on

(d) off

✅ Answer: (a) of

🔹 Explanation: "Guilty of" is used when someone has done something wrong.

92. The decisions rest — you. [RU '09-'10]

(a) on

(b) in

(d) upon

✅ Answer: (c) with

🔹 Explanation: "Rest with" means to depend on or be the responsibility of someone.

93. What is the time — your watch? [RU '09-'10; JU '09-'10]

(a) of

(b) at

(d) in

✅ Answer: (c) by

🔹 Explanation: We say "by your watch" when referring to time.

94. The boy takes — his father. [RU '09-'10]

(a) for

(b) after

(d) away

✅ Answer: (b) after

🔹 Explanation: "Take after" means to resemble or behave like someone.

95. Don't be angry — me. [RU '09-'10]

(a) at

(b) in

(d) with

✅ Answer: (d) with

🔹 Explanation: "Angry with" is used when expressing anger towards a person.

96. The child was a victim — virus. [RU '09-'10]

(a) to

(b) in

(d) at

✅ Answer: (c) of

🔹 Explanation: "Victim of" is used when someone suffers from something.

97. I have no taste — music. [RU '09-'10]

(a) for

(b) of

(d) over

✅ Answer: (a) for

🔹 Explanation: "Taste for" means having a liking for something.

98. He is at home — mathematics. [RU '09-'10]

(a) on

(b) for

(d) at

✅ Answer: (c) in

🔹 Explanation: "At home in" means being very familiar with or skilled at something.

99. He was accused — being partial. [RU '09-'10]

(a) for

(b) about

(d) of

✅ Answer: (d) of

🔹 Explanation: "Accused of" is correct when someone is blamed for something.

100. Death is preferable — slavery. [RU '09-'10]

(a) than

(b) for

(d) to

✅ Answer: (d) to

🔹 Explanation: "Preferable to" is used when comparing two things.

101. Look — the word in the dictionary. [RU '09-'10]

(a) up

(b) into

(d) for

✅ Answer: (a) up

🔹 Explanation: "Look up" means to search for information.

102. Happiness consists — contentment. [RU '09-'10]

(a) of

(b) in

(d) from

✅ Answer: (b) in

🔹 Explanation: "Consists in" means something is based on or depends on.

103. The food is not — my taste. [RU '09-'10]

(a) of

(b) to

(d) for

✅ Answer: (b) to

🔹 Explanation: "To my taste" means it is not according to my preference.

104. "He is ambitious — fame". [RU '09-'10]

(a) for

(b) with

(d) to

✅ Answer: (c) of

🔹 Explanation: "Ambitious of" means having a strong desire for something.

105. The English teacher is helpful — the students. [RU '09-'10]

(a) for

(b) of

(d) with

✅ Answer: (c) to

🔹 Explanation: "Helpful to" means giving help to someone.

106. We are related — marriage. [RU '09-'10]

(a) through

(b) with

(d) to

✅ Answer: (a) through

🔹 Explanation: "Related through" means connected by something.

107. The train to Manchester departs — platform. [RU '09-'10]

(a) at

(b) from

(d) to

✅ Answer: (b) from

🔹 Explanation: "Depart from" means leaving a place.

108. I was surprised — your absentmindedness. [RU '09-'10]

(a) with

(b) for

(d) to

✅ Answer: (c) at

🔹 Explanation: "Surprised at" is used to express surprise about something.

109. Can you think — a suitable present for a six year old boy? [RU '09-'10]

(a) of

(b) with

(d) on

✅ Answer: (a) of

🔹 Explanation: "Think of" means to consider or imagine something.

110. I find it very difficult to concentrate — my works when it is such a lovely day outside. [RU '09-'10]

(a) in

(b) into

(d) on

✅ Answer: (d) on

🔹 Explanation: "Concentrate on" means to focus on something.

111. He was equal — the task. [RU '09-'10]

(a) of

(b) for

(d) with

✅ Answer: (c) to

🔹 Explanation: "Equal to" means capable of handling something.

112. Thieves broke — my house. [RU '09-'10]

(a) after

(b) among

(d) into

✅ Answer: (d) into

🔹 Explanation: "Break into" means forcefully entering a place.

113. She has great fondness — classical music. [JNU '09-'10]

(a) of

(b) for

(d) over

✅ Answer: (b) for

🔹 Explanation: "Fondness for" means having a strong liking for something.

114. Which is the longest river — Europe? [JNU '09-'10]

(a) in

(b) of

(d) by

✅ Answer: (a) in

🔹 Explanation: "In Europe" is correct because we refer to locations using "in."

115. You must get into the mosque after taking your shoes —. [JNU '09-'10]

(a) on

(b) off

(d) with

✅ Answer: (b) off

🔹 Explanation: "Take off" means to remove something.

116. I have been wondering — visiting Japan. [JNU '09-'10]

(a) to

(b) about

(d) over

✅ Answer: (b) about

🔹 Explanation: "Wonder about" means thinking or considering something.

117. This book is — far the best one he has ever written. [CtgU '09-'10]

(a) to

(b) by

(d) as

(e) at

✅ Answer: (b) by

🔹 Explanation: "By far" is used to emphasize that something is the best.

118. Anis had a talent — making people laugh. [Ctg '09-'10]

(a) of

(b) in

(d) for

(e) about

✅ Answer: (d) for

🔹 Explanation: "Talent for" means having a natural ability in something.

119. The man was cured — his deafness. [JU '09-'10]

(a) from

(b) of

(d) off

✅ Answer: (b) of

🔹 Explanation: "Cured of" is used when a disease or condition is healed.

120. I wondered what the bill would come —. [JU '09-'10]

(a) to

(b) about

(d) for

✅ Answer: (a) to

🔹 Explanation: "Come to" refers to the total amount.

121. He is engrossed — his studies. [JU '09-'10]

(a) in

(b) with

(d) on

✅ Answer: (a) in

🔹 Explanation: "Engrossed in" means fully focused on something.

122. He exulted — me in my misfortune. [JU '09-'10]

(a) over

(b) at

(d) with

✅ Answer: (a) over

🔹 Explanation: "Exult over" means to celebrate or take pleasure in something.

123. Do not encroach — my land. [JU '09-'10]

(a) within

(b) on

(d) in

✅ Answer: (b) on

🔹 Explanation: "Encroach on" means to intrude or take over someone's space.

124. This man is devoid — common sense. [JU '09-'10]

(a) in

(b) from

(d) about

✅ Answer: (c) of

🔹 Explanation: "Devoid of" means completely lacking something.

125. I shall vote — you. [JU '09-'10]

(a) for

(b) to

(d) of

✅ Answer: (a) for

🔹 Explanation: "Vote for" means choosing someone or something in an election.

126. Nazrul compared his love — flower. [JU '09-'10]

(a) to

(b) in

(d) by

✅ Answer: (a) to

🔹 Explanation: "Compare to" is used when likening one thing to another.

127. Money is regained for research — advance. [JU '09-'10]

(a) but

(b) about

(d) to

✅ Answer: (d) to

🔹 Explanation: "In advance" means before something happens.

128. He is ashamed — his conduct. [IU '09-'10]

(a) at

(b) with

(d) of

✅ Answer: (d) of

🔹 Explanation: "Ashamed of" means feeling guilt or embarrassment about something.

129. The man died — over eating. [IU '09-'10; RU '07-08]

(a) by

(b) to

(d) from

✅ Answer: (c) of

🔹 Explanation: "Die of" is used when referring to a cause of death.

130. Try to live — honest means. [IU '09-'10]

(a) by

(b) with

(d) from

✅ Answer: (a) by

🔹 Explanation: "Live by" means following a certain way of life.

131. You are departing — the truth. [NU '09-'10]

(a) to

(b) with

(d) from

✅ Answer: (d) from

🔹 Explanation: "Depart from" means to move away from something.

132. You have to abide — the law of the land. [RU '08-'09]

(a) for

(b) in

(d) by

✅ Answer: (d) by

🔹 Explanation: "Abide by" means to follow rules or laws.

133. The view — the open window is very pretty. [RU '08-'09]

(a) at

(b) by

(d) to

✅ Answer: (c) through

🔹 Explanation: "Through the window" means looking from one side to another.

134. I shall appeal — the higher court for justice. [RU '08-'09]

(a) at

(b) to

(d) by

✅ Answer: (b) to

🔹 Explanation: "Appeal to" means to make a request to someone in authority.

135. Look — the word in the dictionary. [RU '08-'09]

(a) at

(b) up

(d) upon

✅ Answer: (b) up

🔹 Explanation: "Look up" means to search for information.

136. He is partial — his father. [RU '08-'09]

(a) to

(b) on

(d) from

✅ Answer: (a) to

🔹 Explanation: "Partial to" means having a preference or bias toward something.

137. His friends mourned — the death — his mother. [JNU '08-'09]

(a) on, over

(b) at, for

(d) of, of

✅ Answer: (c) over, of

🔹 Explanation: "Mourn over" means to grieve about something, and "death of" refers to the loss of someone.

138. The Japanese love — take part—sports. [JNU '08-'09]

(a) to, for

(b) with, in

(d) to, in

✅ Answer: (d) to, in

🔹 Explanation: "Love to" is used when expressing an action, one enjoys, and "take part in" means to participate in something.

139. I am afraid these regulations have to be complied —. [JNU '08-'09]

(a) from

(b) for

(d) on

✅ Answer: (c) with

🔹 Explanation: "Comply with" means to follow rules or regulations.

140. I'll introduce you — Dr. Davies. [JNU '08-'09]

(a) for

(b) with

(d) to

✅ Answer: (d) to

🔹 Explanation: "Introduce to" is the correct phrase when presenting someone to another person.

141. He spends — his means and so always in want. [JNU '08-'09]

(a) within

(b) beyond

(d) without

✅ Answer: (b) beyond

🔹 Explanation: "Beyond one's means" means spending more money than one can afford.

142. The match ended — a draw. [CtgU '08-'09]

(a) in

(b) with

(d) on

(e) over

✅ Answer: (a) in

🔹 Explanation: "End in" is used to describe the result or outcome of something.

143. The culprit was kept — custody. [CtgU '08-'09]

(a) on

(b) to

(d) in

(e) at

✅ Answer: (d) in

🔹 Explanation: "In custody" means being detained by authorities.

144. They called us — the telephone. [CtgU '08-'09]

(a) at

(b) on

(d) up

(e) through

✅ Answer: (b) on

🔹 Explanation: "On the telephone" is the correct phrase for communication through a phone.

145. The case is — trial. [CtgU '08-'09]

(a) on

(b) it

(d) for

(e) in

✅ Answer: (c) under

🔹 Explanation: "Under trial" means the case is still being judged in court.

146. He grumbles — his lot. [CtgU '08-'09]

(a) with

(b) from

(d) at

(e) to

✅ Answer: (d) at

🔹 Explanation: "Grumble at" means complaining about something.

147. My sister is junior — me — four years. [SUST '08-'09]

(a) in, by

(b) to, by

(d) than, by

✅ Answer: (b) to, by

🔹 Explanation: "Junior to" is used to compare rank or age, and "by" indicates the amount of difference.

148. We walked — the end of the road. [NU '08-'09]

(a) to

(b) in

(d) at

✅ Answer: (a) to

🔹 Explanation: "Walk to" means moving toward a specific destination.

149. Keep — your promise. [RU '07-'08]

(a) to

(b) into

(d) away

✅ Answer: (a) to

🔹 Explanation: "Keep to" means sticking to something, like a promise.

150. Abide — me, Lord. [RU '07-'08]

(a) with

(b) by

(d) on

✅ Answer: (a) with

🔹 Explanation: "Abide with" means staying with someone.

151. It was far — my means. [RU '07-'08]

(a) under

(b) over

(d) across

✅ Answer: (c) beyond

🔹 Explanation: "Beyond my means" means too expensive to afford.

152. They cried aloud — joy. [RU '07-'08]

(a) upon

(b) for

(d) in

✅ Answer: (d) in

🔹 Explanation: "In joy" means expressing happiness.

153. He was very tactful — it. [RU '07-'08]

(a) for

(b) of

(d) about

✅ Answer: (d) about

🔹 Explanation: "Tactful about" means being careful or diplomatic in handling something.

154. The old man fell — a deep sleep. [RU '07-'08]

(a) in

(b) on

(d) under

✅ Answer: (c) into

🔹 Explanation: "Fall into sleep" means to start sleeping.

155. She died — her country. [RU '07-'08]

(a) for

(b) out

(d) of

✅ Answer: (a) for

🔹 Explanation: "Die for" means sacrificing one's life for something.

156. He will come — 6 pm. [RU '07-'08]

(a) by

(b) at

(d) on

✅ Answer: (b) at

🔹 Explanation: "At" is used for specific times.

157. She prefers tea — coffee. [RU '07-'08]

(a) than

(b) to

(d) of

✅ Answer: (b) to

🔹 Explanation: "Prefer to" is the correct phrase when making comparisons.

158. The man is guilty — addiction. [RU '07-'08]

(a) in

(b) with

(d) on

✅ Answer: (c) of

🔹 Explanation: "Guilty of" means responsible for a wrongdoing.

159. He complied — addiction. [RU '07-'08]

(a) of

(b) on

(d) with

✅ Answer: (d) with

🔹 Explanation: "Comply with" means to follow rules or orders.

160. He comes — a noble family. [RU '07-'08]

(a) from

(b) forth

(d) of

✅ Answer: (a) from

🔹 Explanation: "Come from" means belonging to a place or background.

161. Blow — the lamp. [RU '07-'08]

(a) up

(b) of

(d) off

✅ Answer: (c) out

🔹 Explanation: "Blow out" means to extinguish a flame.

162. I am alive — my danger. [RU '07-'08]

(a) on

(b) to

(d) upon

✅ Answer: (b) to

🔹 Explanation: "Alive to" means being aware of something.

163. The field is bare — grass. [RU '07-'08]

(a) by

(b) at

(d) from

✅ Answer: (c) of

🔹 Explanation: "Bare of" means lacking something.

164. Twenty-two people died — a fire accident. [RU '07-'08]

(a) of

(b) from

(d) by

✅ Answer: (b) from

🔹 Explanation: "Die from" is used when referring to an indirect cause of death.

165. He is suspicious — my motive. [RU '07-'08]

(a) to

(b) for

(d) of

✅ Answer: (d) of

🔹 Explanation: "Suspicious of" means doubting or being unsure about something.

166. I had shown a true love — all living being. [RU '07-'08]

(a) to

(b) with

(d) at

✅ Answer: (c) for

🔹 Explanation: "Love for" means affection or care toward something.

167. Your pay does not commensurate — your work. [RU '07-'08]

(a) to

(b) for

(d) with

✅ Answer: (d) with

🔹 Explanation: "Commensurate with" means being in proportion to something.

168. He rejoiced — her success. [RU '07-'08]

(a) at

(b) for

(d) of

✅ Answer: (a) at

🔹 Explanation: "Rejoice at" means feeling happy about something.

169. He is firm — his decision. [RU '07-'08]

(a) to

(b) for

(d) in

✅ Answer: (d) in

🔹 Explanation: "Firm in" means being strong or determined in something.

170. His offer is acceptable — us. [RU '07-'08]

(a) to

(b) with

(d) for

✅ Answer: (a) to

🔹 Explanation: "Acceptable to" means something is agreeable or suitable for someone.

171. He is blind — his son's fault. [RU '07-'08]

(a) about

(b) at

(d) of

✅ Answer: (c) to

🔹 Explanation: "Blind to" means unaware of or ignoring something.

172. I saw Jakir — a concert last Saturday. [RU '07-'08]

(a) at

(b) on

(d) of

✅ Answer: (a) at

🔹 Explanation: "At a concert" is used to indicate presence at an event.

173. He has paid the penalty — his crimes — five years in prison. [JNU '07-'08]

(a) for, with

(b) about, at

(d) after, in

✅ Answer: (a) for, with

🔹 Explanation: "Penalty for" means punishment for wrongdoing, and "with five years" means serving that amount of time as a penalty.

174. Choose the correct sentence: [JNU '07-'08]

(a) Credit it in my account

(b) Credit it at my account

(d) Credit it with my account

✅ Answer: (c) Credit it to my account

🔹 Explanation: "Credit to" means adding money or value to something.

175. I would like a complete breakdown — these figures, please. [JNU '07-'08]

(a) by

(b) into

(b) for

✅ Answer: (c) of

🔹 Explanation: "Breakdown of" means an analysis or division of something into smaller parts.

176. He was unsure — himself. [JNU '07-'08]

(a) in

(b) for

(d) to

✅ Answer: (c) of

🔹 Explanation: "Unsure of" means lacking confidence about something.

177. I was horrified — the sight of so much distress. [JNU '07-'08]

(a) about

(b) at

(d) with

✅ Answer: (b) at

🔹 Explanation: "Horrified at" means shocked or scared by something.

178. Turn right — the first fork and go 500 yards up to the road. [JNU '07-'08]

(a) with

(b) to

(d) at

✅ Answer: (d) at

🔹 Explanation: "Turn right at" is used for locations or points where a direction changes.

179. The teacher asked the students to do the exercise — the bottom of the page. [CtgU '07-'08]

(a) on

(b) at

(d) with

(e) of

✅ Answer: (a) on

🔹 Explanation: "On the bottom" is used to refer to the position of something on a page.

180. He is not ashamed — his mistake. [Ctg.U '07-'08]

(a) of

(b) on

(d) in

(e) by

✅ Answer: (a) of

🔹 Explanation: "Ashamed of" means feeling guilty or embarrassed about something.

181. Most young people would like to be less reliant — their parents. [CtgU '07-'08]

(a) to

(b) with

(d) upon

(e) for

✅ Answer: (d) upon

🔹 Explanation: "Reliant upon" means dependent on something or someone.

182. He was bent — walking the entire distance. [CtgU '07-'08]

(a) with

(b) for

(d) on

(e) upon

✅ Answer: (d) on

🔹 Explanation: "Bent on" means determined to do something.

183. Which one of the following shall be the example of complex preposition. [SUST '07-'08]

(a) up

(b) between

(d) across

✅ Answer: (c) with a view to

🔹 Explanation: "With a view to" is a complex preposition, meaning "with the intention of."

184. At last, the enemies gave —. [SUST '07-'08]

(a) on

(b) of

(d) in

✅ Answer: (d) in

🔹 Explanation: "Give in" means to surrender.

185. Happiness consists — self-contentment. [IU '07-'08]

(a) of

(b) to

(d) in

✅ Answer: (d) in

🔹 Explanation: "Consist in" means having its essence in something.

186. The man is devoid — commonsense. [NU '07-'08]

(a) of

(b) in

(d) about

✅ Answer: (a) of

🔹 Explanation: "Devoid of" means completely lacking something.