Use of Prepositions - Fill in the blanks
1 Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic is a global issue Bangladesh is not (a) —
of it. Though it is a developing country, it left no stone unturned to control
coronavirus (COVID-19) transmisşion the people (c) — the country. But due to
economic necessities or unwillingness (d) — the people to follow health rules,
lockdown, physical and social distancing, the coronavirus (COVID-19)
transmission is increasing (e) — an alarming scale (f) — Bangladesh (g) — 8
March 2020 (h) — till now. Hence this is right time (i) — Bangladesh to think
alternative initiatives to end this pandemic (j) — Bangladesh otherwise it has
to pay heavy death tolls.
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(a) out; (b) among; (c) across; (d) of; (e) in; (f) in; (g) since; (h) to; (i) for; (j) in
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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.
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(a) of; (b) for; (c) of; (d) of; (e) of; (f) in; (g) of; (h) with; (i) with; (j) wigh
3 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) — ensuring
sound life the balance. (f) — the natural elements is very significant.
Sometimes (g) — lack of knowledge, we don't realize the importance (h) — it.
As a result, we are polluting our environment unknowingly. Living (i) — a
polluted environment is undoubtedly a matter (j) — great regret.
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(a) in; (b) In; (c) around; (d) of; (e) For; (f) of/among; (g) for; (h) of; (i) in; (j) of
4 Trees are very useful (a) — man. They are highly essential (b) — our
existence. They protect the rich top soil (c) — getting washed away (d) — rain
water 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 dioxide and produce oxygen. So, we should take care (j) — trees.
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(a) to; (b) for; (c) from; (d) by/with; (e) by; (f) in; (g) to; (h) with; (i) in; (j) of
5 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.
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(a) as; (b) to; (c) from; (d) of; (e) for; (f) after; (g) by; (h) with; (i) for; (j) on
6 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 chloroflourocarbons (CFCs), (h) — packaging and
manufacturing commercial products, the use of detergents like washing (i) —
liquids and so (j) —.
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(a) of; (b) by; (c) by; (d) down; (e) by; (f) up; (g) by; (h) in; (i) up; (j) on
7 Badal lived (a) — a village of Bangladesh. He was a school boy. 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.
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(a) in/at; (b) on; (c) to; (d) over; (e) for/about; (f) down; (g) of; (h) in; (i) on; (j) in/at
8 A craftwork is 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 details (g) — her
doesn't take anything away (h) — 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.
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(a) of; (b) of; (c) at; (d) at; (e) to; (f) in/of; (g) about; (h) from; (i) of; (j) of
9 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.
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(a) of; (b) in; (c) of; (d) from; (e) to; (f) with; (g) under; (h) before; (i) in; (j) after
10 It would be impossible (a) — us to continue living in this world if each
of us knew exactly what fate had (b) — store for us. So, Allah in His mercy
conceals the future (c) — all His creatures and reveals only the present. He
hides from the animals what men know, and He hides from men what the angels
know. For example, if a lamb had reason (d) — a man, it could not
gambol happily knowing it was destined to be killed (c) — human food. But
being quite ignorant (f) — its fate, it is happy to the last moment of its
short life contentedly grazing (g) — the flowery meadow, and even in its
innocence licks the hands (h) — the butcher who is about to slaughter it.
What a blessing it is that we are ignorant (i) — the future! Allah, to whom
the death of a sparrow is of equal importance with the death of a hero, has,
in His mercy, thus limited our knowledge so that we might fulfil our duty in
the sphere (j) — which He has appointed us.
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(a) for; (b) in; (c) of/from; (d) like/for/as; (e) for; (f) of; (g) in/at; (h) of; (i) of; (j) to/for
11 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 the society. They are celebrated (i) — their patriotism. They
should not be looked down (j) — in any way.
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(a) in; (b) to; (c) for; (d) for; (e) from; (f) into; (g) of; (h) of; (i) for; (j) on/upon
12 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 specially in regard to the environment we live in. We
were sanguine (j) — achieving success and we really achieved it.
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(a) in/at; (b) in; (c) with; (d) in; (e) in; (f) wigh; (g) to; (h) wigh; (i) of; (j) about
13 I caught sight (a) — him while crossing the road. I tried to talk (b) —
him. But he was (c) — a hurry. He was one (d) — my best friends. Both of us
studied (e) — the same school. I had an intimacy (f) — him. Both of us got
separated (g) — each other after the completion (h) — SSC Examination.
Though my heart bleeds (i) — him, I hardly meet (j) — him. This is the go of
the world.
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(a) of; (b) with/to; (c) in; (d) of; (e) in/at; (f) with; (g) from; (h) of; (i) for; (j) with
14 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, Luna decided to go (e) — to look
for it. Just as she was (f) — to open the door, the door bell 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.
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(a) for; (b) in/into; (c) on; (d) under; (e) out/around; (f) about; (g) under/on; (h) to/at/towards; (i) to; (j) without
15 Once an English and a Bangalee 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
Bangalee gentleman who, however, took no notice (d) — it and went to sleep
(e) — peace. As soon as the Bangalee 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. 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
Bangalee gentleman was Sir Ashutosh Mukherjee.
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(a) by; (b) of; (c) down; (d) of; (e) in; (f) up; (g) through/outside; (h) from; (i) to; (j) with
16 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 Dhaleshwari. Gradually, it lost its link (j) — the Ganges and got
the name Buriganga.
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(a) in; (b) in; (c) through; (d) of; (e) to; (f) around; (g) of; (h) into; (i) through; (j) with
17 Do you have any idea (a) — a cybercafe? It is a place teeming (b) —
information. It is a network (c) — all networks. It is a place (d) —
computers (e) — which customers can use the Internet and send emails 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, cybercafe is not prejudicial (j) — our development.
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(a) of/about; (b) with; (c) of; (d) with; (e) by/through; (f) wigh; (g) in/at; (h) with; (i) around/accross/of; (j) to/against
18 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 (i) — hand,
Socrates said, ‘’What is the strange sound? I have heard that a man should
die (j) — peace. So, be silent and have patience.’’
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(a) behind/under/over; (b) into/inside/to; (c) for; (d) of; (e) to/at; (f) into; (g) with; (h)with ; (i) in; (j) in
19 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 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.
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(a) to; (b) to; (c) by; (d) for; (e) for; (f) to; (g) of; (h) of; (i) by; (j) down
20 We got our freedom (a) — the sacrifice of hundreds and thousands of (b)
— lives, the patriots (c) — our land fought (d) — the oppression of the West
Pakistani rulers. Finally, the oppressors were bound to surrender (e) — our
freedom fighters. But a great number (f) — the sons of the land died (g) —
the war. Soon (h) — the war, the government (i) — Bangladesh founded the
National Memorial (j) — memory of the martyrs.
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(a) at/through; (b) no preposition is needed; (c) of; (d) against; (e) to; (f) of; (g) in/during; (h) after; (i) of; (j) in
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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 are (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.
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(a) of; (b) to/for; (c) among/with; (d) For; (e) in/inside; (f) on; (g) in; (h) in; (i) of/about; (j) with
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Flowers are the 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.
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(a) on; (b) from; (c) as; (d) in; (e) of; (f) for; (g) from; (h) on; (i) in; (j) for
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Syed Shamsul Haq, a legendary litterateur, was born in Kurigram (a) — 1935. He received the Bangla Academy Award (b) — the age of twenty-nine. It is noteworthy that he was the youngest (c) — all who got the Bangla Academy Award. He was awarded the Swadhinata Padak in 2000 (d) — his contributions (e) — Bangla literature. His literary works are included (f) — the curricula of secondary, higher secondary and graduation level (g) — Bangladesh. Syed Shamsul Haq was married (h) — Anwara Syed Haq who is a member (i) — the Royal College of Psychiatrist in London. This renowned intellectual passed away (j) — 27 September in 2016 at the age of 81.
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(a) in; (b) at; (c) of; (d) for; (e) in/to; (f) in; (g) of; (h) to; (i) of; (j) on
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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) — rote. He is always curious and innovative. He does not hunt only (d) — traditional guide-books. His thirst (e) — knowledge knows no 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.
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(a) to; (b) to; (c) by; (d) for; (e) for; (f) to; (g) of; (h) of; (i) to; (j) by
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During 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 admitetd (e) — my father’s school. I felt that my school fellows had no feeling (f) — one another as we had in the village. However, I have gradually adjust myself (g) — town life. I am happy with my new friends but my heart aches (h) — the happy childhood days. Childhood is free (i) — worries ha infinite capacity (j) — enjoyment.
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(a) at; (b) with; (c) in; (d) to; (e) to/into; (f) for; (g) to; (h) for; (i) from; (j) for
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I am glad to receive your letter. You have wanted to know (a) — the picnic that we made. I am now writing (b) — you about it. It was winter vacation. Our college was closed. I (c) — some of my friends arranged a picnic. We selected Sonargaon (d) — the picnic spot. It is some twenty miles from Dhaka. We got (e) — the bus (f) — about 9 am (g) — all necessary utensils and materials. (h) — reaching Sonargaon, we finished our breakfast (i) — about 9:30 am. We did not take any cook (j) — us.
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(a) about; (b) to; (c) with; (d) for; (e) into; (f) at; (g) with; (h) On/After; (i) at; (j) with
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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) — their arrival (j) — cold grey seas.
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(a) on; (b) outside/near/behind/by/beside; (c) past/by; (d) to; (e) in; (f) about/of; (g) on; (h) to/towards; (i) until; (j) in/at
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Do you want to enjoy sound health (a) — your life? Your answer will certainly be (b) — the affirmative. It is because health is the root (c) — all happiness. (d) — maintaining sound health, you can become happy. (e) — this, you need (f) — know what sound health is. When a person has both physical fitness and mental fitness, s/he can be said (g) — be enjoying sound health. (h) — having physical fitness and mental fitness, none can enjoy life. So, we should find (i) — our physical problems and look (j) — our mental health as well.
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(a) in; (b) in; (c) of; (d) By; (e) For; (f) to; (g) to; (h) Without; (i) out; (j) after
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The man who is used (a) — working hard is sure (b) — success. He is not tired (c) — hard work. He sticks (d) — his principles. He does not submit (e) — his fate. He knows that industry is the key (f) — success. He does not rely (g) — others. He has respect (h) — the elders. Nothing can prevent him (i) — hard work. He is free (j) — greed.
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(a) to; (b) of; (c) of; (d) to; (e) to; (f) to; (g) on; (h) for; (i) from; (j) from
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I am now going to tell you (a) — the importance (b) — optimism (c) — our life. A life (d) — hope is meaningless. Hope gives us strength, vigor and perseverance. It keeps life afloat (e) — the sea (f) — the world. It is one of the greatest gifts (g) — the Almighty that he has bestowed (h) — us. We must adhere (i) — hope. Surely, an optimistic person will find the shore someday crossing the daunting waves of the sea (j) — worldly hostility.
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(a) about; (b) of; (c) in; (d) without; (e) on; (f) of; (g) of; (h) on; (i) to; (j) of
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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 worst 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.
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(a) to; (b) for; (c) of; (d) to; (e) to; (f) of/about; (g) of; (h) In; (i) of; (j) up
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Student who stick (a) — their studies right from the beginning always come (b) — victorious. They do not while (c) — their time. They firmly believe (d) — the saying that time and tide wait for none. They are always found (e) — be absorbed (f) — deep studies. They do not deviate (g) — the path of honesty. They are always hopeful (h) — course (i) — time. Such students always contribute (j) — making a developed nation.
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(a) to; (b) out; (c) away; (d) in; (e) to; (f) in; (g) from; (h) about; (i) of; (j) to
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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 a 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.
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(a) to; (b) upon; (c) down; (d) in; (e) from; (f) on/for; (g) of; (h) to; (i) with; (j) into
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The great ship Titanic sailed (a) — New York (b) — Southampton (c) — April 10, 1912. Four days (d) — setting out, while the Titanic was sailing (e) — the icy water (f) — the North Atlantic, a huge ice-berg was suddenly spotted (g) — the lookout. (h) — an alarm had been given, the great ship turned sharply to avoid the collision. Suddenly, there was a slight trembling sound (i) — below and the captain went (j) — to see what had happened.
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(a) for; (b) from; (c) on; (d) after; (e) across; (f) of; (g) by; (h) After; (i) from; (j) down
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The dramas of Shakespeare characterized (a) — great knowledge. It is a wonder (b) — the critics how he could manage (c) — write so many dramas without having academic knowledge. One answer (d) — this riddle might be that the environment around him was congenial (e) — his writings. Comedy of Errors, for example, was written due (f) — having twins in his team. Many of his tragedies were written (g) — such stories which were relevant (h) — contemporary politics. But his stories were devoid (i) — the interest of the common people. Nonetheless, English literature has been rich (j) — his effort.
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(a) by; (b) to; (c) to; (d) to; (e) to; (f) to; (g) of/with; (h) to; (i) of; (j) by
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There is a famous story (a) — a son's devotion (b) — mother. Bayezid Bostami, a saint, came (c) — Bangladesh (d) — Bostami (e) — Iran. One night, his thirsty mother asked him (f) — a glass (g) — water. As there was no drinking water (h) — the house, he went out to fetch it. (i) — some time, he came back and found his mother (j) — deep sleep.
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(a) on/about; (b) towards; (c) to; (d) from; (e) in; (f) for; (g) of; (h) in; (i) After; (j) in
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The moon is a very familiar figure (a) — all of us. She awakens a feeling (b) — love and tenderness (c) — our hearts. Even an infant in arms stretches (d) —its hands to grasp the beautiful thing. Nor is her appeal confined only (e) — children. Ever since the string of the poetic faculty in man, she has furnished a theme (f) — poets and artists. The moon has no light (g) — her own. The soft silvery brightness which forms her principal charms to us, is borrowed solely (h) — the light of the sun. When on a clear night, we look out (i) — the magic of moon light, it is often difficult (j) — us to realize that the moon is shining in borrowed feathers.
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(a) to; (b) of; (c) in; (d) out; (e) to; (f) for; (g) of; (h) from; (i) for; (j) for
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Universities should never be made (a) — mechanical organizations (b) — collecting and distributing knowledge. (c) — them, people should offer their intellectual hospitality, their wealth (d) — mind to others, and earn their proud right (e) — return to receive gifts (f) — the rest of the world. But, (g) — the whole length and breadth (h) — India, there is not a single university established (i) — the modern time where a foreign or an Indian student can properly be acquainted (j) — the best product of Indian mind.
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(a) into; (b) for; (c) Through; (d) of; (e) in; (f) from; (g) in; (h) of; (i) in; (j) with
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A good student never learns things (a) — rote. He always adheres (b) — his studies. He does not hunt (c) — traditional guidebooks. He abides (d) — his teachers' advice and jots (e) — their lectures. He does not mix (f) — bad boys and while (g) — his time. He also behaves well (h) — the superiors and never looks down (i) — anybody. Everybody is pleased (j) — his conduct.
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(a) by; (b) to; (c) for; (d) by; (e) down; (f) with; (g) away; (h) with; (i) upon; (j) with
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You must have come (a) — the name of Leo Tolstoy, a great writer of world literature. No novelists stand parallel (b) — him. All his novels and short stories convey a message (c) — us. His purpose (d) — writing was the purification (c) — human mind and soul (f) — all kinds of evils and misjudgments. His heroes suffer (g) — inner conflict, pass (h) — ups and downs of life and struggle (i) — deprivation caused (j) — feudal and bourgeois society.
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(a) across; (b) to; (c) to; (d) of; (e) of; (f) from; (g) from; (h) through; (i) against; (j) by
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North (a) — Mandalay the train, filled (b)(h) — wood, crawled (c) — twelve miles an hour (d) — a vast parched plain bounded (e) — its remote edges (f) — blue rings of hills. White egrets stood poised motionless (g) — herons and piles (h) — drying chillis gleamed crimson (i) — the sun. Sometimes a white pagoda rose (j) — the plain like breast of a supine giantess.
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(a) of; (b) with; (c) at; (d) across; (e) at; (f) by; (g) like; (h) of; (i) in; (j) from
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Corruption is a curse (a) — a nation. It is a great hindrance (b) — development. (c) — corrupt people, a nation will surely sink (d) — oblivion. Corrupt people are hated by all. The common people have no respect (e) — them. They are devoid (f) — honesty. They stick (g) — their evil activities. They do not abide (h) — the social rules. Morality does not have any effect (i) — them. They bring nothing for the nation. It is high time we stood (j) — them.
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(a) to; (b) to; (c) For; (d) into; (e) for; (f) of; (g) to; (h) by; (i) on; (j) against
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Advertisement means making a thing known (a) — the public. Its purpose is (b) — draw the attention (c) — the customers. It establishes a link (d) — the producers and the customers. A customer can know (e) — the quality and price of a product (f) — advertisement. We see advertisement (g) — papers, (h) — the screen of television, etc. We also hear advertisement (i) — the radio. (j) — a word, advertisement is a part of modern civilization.
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(a) to; (b) to; (c) of; (d) between; (e) about; (f) from; (g) in; (h) on; (i) on; (j) In
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When adolescent girls are pulled (a) — of school, either (b) — marriage or work. they often lose their mobility, their friends and social status. The lack (c) — mobility (d) — adolescent girls also curtails their economic and non-formal educational opportunities. Moreover, they lack information (e) — health issues. According to study, only (f) — three (g) — five adolescents have even heard (h) — HIV. It is also reported that more (i) — 50 per cent of adolescent girls are undernourished and suffer (j) — anaemia.
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(a) out; (b) for; (c) of; (d) among; (e) about; (f) about; (g) in; (h) of; (i) than; (j) from
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Bangladesh needs to look beyond the West (a) — potential market. Experts (b) — a seminar urged Bangladesh to diversify its exports (c) — terms of products as well as markets and add more (d) — their products. Bangladesh needs to remain competitive when the jump (e) — a low income to a middle income country is only a matter (f) — time if the current growth rate sustains. It is a triumph (g) — our private sector that despite many limitations we have been able to grow. The fact that 80% of our exports being supplied (h) — the RMG sector is not a healthy symptos (i) — our economy. (j) — creating more export jobs in more sectors and growing new markets, there can be both direct gains for business and workers and a reduction in risks to the economy.
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(a) for; (b) in/at; (c) in; (d) to; (e) from; (f) of; (g) of; (h) by; (i) for; (j) By
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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.
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(a) in; (b) from; (c) to; (d) of; (e) in; (f) with; (g) for; (h) like; (i) of/from; (j) from/against
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Away from the home (a) — his brother's family, Rabindranath was lucky (b) — find a friendly English family (c) — whom he spent some time. Initially, the two daughters (d) — the family were reluctant (e) — accept him as their family member. They were rather astonished (f) — the presence of a ‘blackie’ (g) — the house and went away to stay (h) — the relatives. They came back only (i) — being reassured (j) — the harmlessness of the stranger.
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(a) of; (b) to; (c) with; (d) of; (e) to; (f) at; (g) in; (h) with; (i) after; (j) of/about
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During the last four years, several devastating cyclones swept (a) — Bangladesh and caused immense harm (b) — the people. A cyclone may occur any time and (c) — any place. The cyclone of Bangladesh generally originates (d) — the Bay of Bengal, and blows (e) — that land. It is often accompanied (f) — thunders and heavy showers. Before a cyclone commences, unbearable heat is felt (g) — a few days. Then suddenly one day, the sky becomes terribly dark (h) — clouds and strong winds begin to blow with flashes (i) — lightning and the rumbling of thunders. It causes a great havoc. A lot of people and other animals die. Dwelling houses are blown (j) —.
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(a) over; (b) to; (c) at; (d) from; (e) over; (f) by; (g) for; (h) with; (i) of; (j) away
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A man is known (a) — his deeds. The man known (b) — you may not be known (c) — his locality. This is because somebody (d) — the know may tell you that he is not known (e) — a man. However, the great men are known (f) — their sacrifices for the betterment of mankind. At present, I do not know (g) — anyone who cares for other's happiness. I know (h) — certain that they often run after money. I know all the people (i) — pat that they are well-known (j) — their selfishness. Thus, the very modern world is turning into the waste land.
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(a) by; (b) to; (c) in; (d) in; (e) as; (f) for; (g) of/about; (h) for; (i) off; (j) for
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An old man (a) — steel rimmed spectacles and very dusty clothes sat (b) — the side of the road. There was a pontoon bridge (c) — the river and carts, trucks, and men, women and children were crossing it. The mule-drawn carts staggered (d) — the steep bank from the bridge with soldiers helping push (e) — the spokes of the wheels. The trucks ground up and away heading (f) — of it all and the peasants plodded along in the ankle deep dust. But the old man at there (g) — moving. He was too tired to go any farther. It was my business (h) — cross the bridge, explore the bridgehead beyond and find out to what point the enemy had advanced. I did this and returned (i) — the bridge. There were not so many carts now and very few people (j) — foot, but the old man was still there.
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(a) with; (b) by; (c) across; (d) up; (e) against; (f) out; (g) without; (h) to; (i) over; (j) on
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Nuclear war has become a maior threat (a) — the present world. Various kinds of nuclear weapons have been produced (b) — past few years (c) — many countries. This is a new and terrible development in the history (d) — mankind. Very few events can be more frightful than a nuclear war. (e) — a nuclear war, most of the world's population will be exterminated. There will also be an acute shortage of food (f) — all the crops and stores will be poisoned (g) — radiation. If nuclear bombs are dropped (h) — any area, it will be ruined. To establish peace, people all (i) — the world should raise voice (j) — the war.
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(a) to; (b) in; (c) in; (d) of; (e) In; (f) for; (g) by; (h) on; (i) over; (j) against
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Man is fond (a) — turning back from the present to the past again and again. Nothing is more pleasant (b) — him than memories of his childhood. Whenever I am sick of the present, I try to get relief (c) — the past days of my childhood. A man cannot remember everything that happened in his childhood. But certain events are stored in the sub-conscious mind. They sometimes peep (d) — mind’s eye. My playground was the bank of mighty Teesta. In all the seasons this river had great attraction (e) — me. Whenever I was not (f) — home, I could be found (g) — its bank. There would be other children also (h) — me. We used to row on the river, jump (i) — it and swim (j) — it.
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(a) of; (b) to; (c) from; (d) through; (e) for; (f) at; (g) on; (h) with; (i) into; (j) in/across
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There are some scientific breakthroughs that have not happened yet. One (a) — them is DNA computer. If DNA computing is achieved, computers will become capable (b) — holding amounts of information that are hard to imagine (c) — today's computers. The moon was conquered (d) — 1969. Then NASA planned to construct a permanent colony there (e) — 2014. Scientists think (f) — clean energy produced (g) — renewable sources. Though the present treatments (h) — cancer are not so effective, we have to depend (i) — them. But modern medicine is yet to come up with a complete key (j) — cancer problems or cure.
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(a) of; (b) of; (c) by; (d) in; (e) by; (f) of; (g) from; (h) for; (i) on; (j) to
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The Nobel Prize is the world's most prestigious prize. The prize is given (a) — persons (b) — most outstanding contribution (c) — six fields. Economics was added (d) — the list (e) — 1969 (f) — the first time. One prize is awarded (g) — each field. If there is more than one recipient (h) — the prize (i) — one field, the prize money is equally distributed (j) — all the winners.
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(a) to; (b) for; (c) to; (d) to; (e) in; (f) for; (g) in; (h) of; (i) in; (j) among
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The food we eat seems to have profound effects (a) — our health. Although science has made enormous steps (b) — making food more fit to eat, it has (c) — the same time made many foods unfit to eat. Some research has shown that eighty per cent (d) — all human diseases are related (e) — diet. People (f) — different culture are more prone (g) — contact certain illness because (h) — the characteristics (i) — the foods they consume. So, we should give (j) — the habit of taking bad foods.
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(a) on; (b) in/towards; (c) at; (d) of; (e) to; (f) of; (g) to; (h) of; (i) of; (j) up
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I taught for an American School (a) — Mexico in 2000. Most people did not have Internet (b) — their homes. (c) — that time and email was the easiest way (d) — communicate (e) — friends an families in other countries. My school decided (f) — help us (g) — offering us Intemet (h) — the school. Oddly, I found I would rather spend (i) — a dollar (j) — an hour of time in an Internet cafe.
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(a) in; (b) in; (c) At; (d) to; (e) with; (f) to; (g) by; (h) at; (i) no preposition in needed; (j) than
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21 February is a red-letter day (a) — the history of Bangladesh. (b) — this day in 1952, (c) — half a dozen young souls sacrificed their lives (d) — making Bangla one of the state languages (e) — Pakistan. But the blood spilt was not (f) — vain. In 1956, the first constitution (g) — Pakistan recognized this demand. This day was observed (h) — Shaheed Dibosh in Bangladesh (i) — 1999. But now (j) — many other international days, 21 February is observed worldwide as the International Mother Language Day.
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(a) in; (b) On; (c) around/about; (d) for; (e) of; (f) in; (g) of; (h) as; (i) till/until; (j) like/with
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An honest man is true (a) — his word. He does not deviate (b) — the path of honesty. He knows that true happiness consists (c) — honesty. So he does not fall victim (d) — greed. He does not hanker (e) — money. An honest man abstains himself (f) — corruption. He does not associate (g) — corrupt people. He derives pleasure (h) — good activities. He does not aspire (i) — wealth and always keeps himself aloof (j)(h) — greedy people.
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(a) to; (b) from; (c) in; (d) to; (e) after; (f) from; (g) with; (h) from; (i) to; (j) from
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Newspaper is called the storehouse (a) — knowledge. (b) — the morning we eagerly wait (c) — a newspaper. We cannot do a single day (d) — newspaper. It contains the news (e) — the entire world. We can have the news (f) — economics, politics and many other things of the world. It plays a vital role (g) — creating public opinions. Through newspaper, we know the culture (h) — another society. The economists write articles (i) — economics. The essayists write essays and they are published (j) — newspapers.
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(a) of; (b) In; (c) for; (d) without; (e) of; (f) of; (g) in; (h) of; (i) on; (j) in
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Globalization has become a buzzword (a) — the new era of international relations. It is mainly connected (b) — business, trade and international relation. It is now largely based (c) — a strong technological foundation. The electronic transfer (d) — information (e) — the Internet has now created and expanded an interconnected world (f) — information resulting (g) — a 24 hour trading network. This technology has largely changed banking and financial activities. WorIdwide money transfer and transaction (h) — business has now become a matter (i) — clicking of the mouse (j) — a computer.
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(a) in; (b) with; (c) on/upon; (d) of; (e) via/through; (f) of; (g) in; (h) of; (i) of; (j) of