List of exercises

Basic Test 1.(Abide by-Afraid of) 2.(Agree with-Appendix to) 3.(Apply for-Bar to) 4.(Bare of-Close to) 5.(Clue to-Conform with) 6.(Conform to-Deal in) 7.(Debar from-Difference between) 8.(Disappointed at-Fire at) 9.(Fire upon-Inherent in) 10.(Innocent of-Obligatory on) 11.(Oblivious of-Relieved of) 12.(Rely on –Smile upon) 13.(Smile at-Use of) 14.(Used to-Zeal for)

Jerry previously abode(a)_____ Comilla.Now he abides (b)_____his parents (c)_____ Dhaka.He needed some time to get acclimatized(d)_____ Dhaka.But at least the school he was admitted(e)_____ is very good.According (f)_____ Jerry,he has access (g)_____ a lot of books there.He was accompanied (h)_____ his father on the first day of school.Jerry was not afraid (i)_____ the new school.Though he was absent(j)_____ school for some days,he was not accused(k)_____ late.The new school’s position is not adverse (l)_____his residence postion.He grew affection(m)_____ his new school very fast.His first class was English.Jerry is accomplished (n)_____ English.But the story that was adapted (o)_____ a book of Kazi Nazrul was not something he was acquainted(p)_____.He told the teacher his problem.The teacher acceded(q)_____ speak in detail for him.

Answer

a.in

b.with

c.in

d.to

e.to

f.to

g.to

h.by

i.of

j.from

k.of

l.to

m.to

n.in

o.from

p.with

q.to


His proposal was alien(a)_____ my character,so I did not agree (b)_____ him.He was alarmed (c)_____ my being aloof(d)_____ his proposal,then, he started (e)_____ get angry (f)_____me.I was annoyed (g)_____ his behaviour.I do not answer (h)_____ him or anyone else!I did not want to argue(i)_____ him.I have an antipathy(j)_____ arguing.I just kept quiet.Then he started to apologize(k)_____ me (l)_____ his behaviour.I was amazed (m)_____ this sudden change.Then I felt anxious (n)_____ him.What kind of future is ahead (o)_____ him?He used to amount a lot (p)_____ me.Now I have a great apathy (q)_____ his presence.He has allied(r)_____ bad company.He was highly ambitious (s)_____success in life.Now he aims (t)_____ quick money.

Answer

a.to

b.with

c.at

d.from

e.to

f.with

g.at

h.to

i.with

j. to 

k.to

l.for

m.at

n.for

o.of

p.to

q.for

r.with

s.of

t.at

Jerry needed a job.I was aware(a)_____this and I applied (b)_____my father (c)_____ a job for Jerry.I assured my father (d)_____ Jerry’s ability.His qualification was appropriate (e)_____ the occasion.Father assigned a job (f)_____ Jerry.He attained (g)_____ trust of my father.My father was happy that he had assented (h)_____ my proposal.Now he can attend (i)_____ his business with ease of mind.But Jerry had aspiration (j)_____ riches.He wanted to earn quickly,and he was not ashamed (k)_____ this.He took money from business and attributed the loss (l)_____ another person.I did not think Jerry was associated (m)_____ any kind of plot.When I found out,I was astonished (n)_____Jerry’s conduct.I only asked (o)_____ an honest person ,not a cheat! He availed himself (p)_____ our trust.I should have been fully apprised (q)_____ his character.But that time he appeared (r)_____ me as innocent.We banned him (s)_____entering the factory and house.He apologized (t)_____ us (u)_____ his conduct. Still today I have aversion (v)_____people like Jerry.

Answer

 a.of

b.to

c.for

d.of

e.to

f.to

g.of

h.to

i.to

j.after

k.of

l.to

m.with

n.at

o.for

p.of

q.of

r.to

s.from

t.to

u.for

v.for

Jerry was born (a)_____a middle class family.He was not blessed (b)_____ a rich family like me.In fact,his family was burdened (c)_____ loans.So when a child was born (d)_____ the family,members were not too happy.His mother was bare (e)_____ affection,so he was bereft (f)_____ that.His father believed (g)_____hard work.So Jerry was busy(h)_____ some kind of work most of the times.I always saw him busy(i)_____ their workshop.I bought a tool (j)_____ their shop,which he boasted (k)_____ being the best.Jerry was capable of working hard from childhood,so I was certain (l)_____ it.Capacity (m)_____ making good tools were characteristics (n)_____ his work.He even charged the fair price (o)_____ me.I thought that was a boy bent (p)_____shining in life by hard work.But God did not bestow His mercy (q)_____ Jerry.They were blind (r)_____ hygiene and Jerry’s father died from food poisoning.Now there was no one that would take care (s)_____ Jerry.Luck had cheated Jerry (t)_____ his due.My home was close (u)_____ Jerry’s.I brooded (v)_____ his bad luck. 

Answer

a.in

b.with

c.with

d.to

e.of

f.of

g.in

h.with

i.in

j.from

k.of

l.of

m.for

n.to

o.to

p.on

q.upon/on

r.to

s.of

t.of

u.to

v.over

There was a murder.The Police did not find any clue(a)_____ the murder.They communicated the news(b)_____ me.I communicated (c)_____ the Police chief and he commented (d)_____ the murder.There was another murder before, common (e)_____ both is the kill weapon.Did the weapons coincided (f)_____ one another,or are we drawing the wrong conclusions (g)_____ them? The chief concurred (h)_____ me that it may be the same killer.I went to the house (i)_____ incident ,and condoled (j)_____ widow(k)_____ her husband’s death.She said she could not conceive(l)_____ anyone that might kill her husband.I was not certain (m)_____ that,so I did not confide (n)_____ her words.I clung (o)_____ my original method and concentrated (p)_____ my surroundings. I was confident (q)_____ my success.The place was not commensurate (r)_____a rich person’s house.I saw missing stuffs.I pressed (s)_____ the widow,and she confessed (t)_____ murder.Murder charge was brought (u)_____her.At last,she was condemned (v)_____ death (w)_____ murder.

Answer

a.to

b.to.

c.with

d.on

e.to

f.with

g.to

h.with

i.of

j.with

k.for

l.of

m.of

n.in

o.to

p.on

q.of

r.with

s.on

t.to

u.against

v.to

w.for

Jerry was a good boy.His house was contiguous (a)_____a slum.The environment was not congenial (b)_____ a boy of his age.Jerry’s mother did not have any control (c)_____ him.She connived (d)_____ his faults.Jerry had connection (e)_____ some slum people.They mostly dealt (f)_____ drugs.They also did criminal works.They contacted (g)_____ Jerry for a job.The conspired (g)_____ a rich man of their locality.Jerry gave his consent (g)_____ them.Jerry became covetous (h)_____ quick money.He recently was convinced (i)_____the easy way of life.Now he only craves (j)_____ money.I was his friend.He conferred (k)_____ me (l)_____ the job.I told him to conform (m)_____ law,and this type of work was not consistent (n)_____ him.But it was like becoming converted (o)_____ criminalism.His old beliefs counted (p)_____ nothing.I asked him to be contended (q)_____ what he had.He told me he had contempt (r)_____ his current situation.I asked him again not to confuse poverty (s)_____criminalism.He was not conscious (t)_____ right and wrong anymore. 

Answer

 

  1. to
  2. to
  3. over
  4. at
  5. to/with
  6. in
  7. with
  8. against
  9. to
  10. of
  11. of
  12. after
  13. with
  14. about
  15. to
  16. with
  17. to
  18. for
  19. with
  20. for
  21. with

of

Our principal has dedicated his life (a)_____ the college.There was no subject that he was deficient (b)_____.Determined (c)_____ developing the college,he delve (d)_____ how to do that.There was high demand (e)_____him in other colleges.He was deserving (f)_____higher payment than our college’s. But he was not desirous(g)_____wealth.He was totally devoid (h)_____greed.His family differed (i)_____him on this point.They were displeased (j)_____him for not joining a rich college.He was so devoted (k)_____ the college that he was actually detached (l)_____ his family.He took delight (m)_____ our college’s result.Now some teachers were dependent (n)_____ private teaching.Principal thought private teaching was destructive (o)_____ college’s reputation.He deprived all the teachers (p)_____ private teaching.They became angry.They met together on a board meeting and decided (q)_____the principal.Our principal was dispensed (r)_____.Many teachers demurred (s)_____ this event.But there was none to dispute (t)_____ board members.At last our beloved principal was debarred (u)_____entering the college premises. 

Answer

 

  1. to
  2. in
  3. in
  4. on
  5. for
  6. of
  7. of
  8. of
  9. with
  10. with
  11. to
  12. from
  13. in
  14. on
  15. to
  16. of
  17. against
  18. of
  19. at
  20. against
  21. from

My brother Jerry is expert (a)_____English.He is earnest (b)_____his English lessons.He enlisted (c)_____ an English exam.I had no doubt (d)_____ his success.He was eligible (e)_____ a good result.But when he emerged (f)_____the exam hall,he was not happy.I enquired (g)_____ his exam.He said the exam was not (h)_____ favor (i)_____him.His excuse (j)_____ the exam was that he had been exhausted (k)_____hard work for some days.Now he feared (l)_____the result.I still had faith (m)_____ him.He was famous (n)_____ good results.So I disagreed with him and told him it would end (o)_____ good result.I expected a good result (p)_____ my brother.I was even prepared to exult (q)_____ his result.But when he came back,he was disappointed (r)_____ result.I guess there is an exception (s)_____ everything.Due (t)_____ hard work before exam,his result came unsatisfactory.

Answer

 

  1. in
  2. in
  3. in
  4. of
  5. for
  6. from
  7. about/of
  8. in
  9. to
  10. for
  11. with
  12. for
  13. in
  14. for
  15. in
  16. from
  17. over
  18. with
  19. for
  20. to

The then Bangladesh was immersed (a)_____ exploits of Pakistani rulers.The government was indifferent (b)_____ the people’s wants.The country was full (c)_____chaos.People felt the need to be free (d)_____ Pakistani rule.All the exploitation worked as incentive (e)_____ freedom.We all grew impatient (f)_____ Pakistani rule.The want for freedom is inherent (g)_____ humankind.Our hatred (h)_____Pakistani exploits hinted (i)_____ the chance of a revolution.There were hindrance (j)_____ the path of freedom.But nothing could hinder us (k)_____ gaining freedom.The government hunted (l)_____ freedom loving people.They were hostile (m)_____the freedom fighters.But the common mass was never filled (n)_____ fear.They knew freedom was indispensable (o)_____ the country.Martial law was imposed (p)_____ many parts of the country.Dhaka was included (q)_____ the list.At last victory came.We are indebted (r)_____ the freedom fighters.We glory (s)_____ our hard earned freedom. 

Answer

 

  1. in
  2. to
  3. of
  4. from
  5. to
  6. of
  7. in
  8. for
  9. at
  10. at
  11. from
  12. down
  13. towards/to
  14. with
  15. for
  16. upon
  17. in
  18. to
  19. in

Jerry lived (a)_____his master’s house,who was rich.But if anyone judged him (b)_____ appearance,he was no match (c)_____ a rich man.He also lacked (d)_____ courtesy.He had no lack (e)_____ money,but he was never kind (f)_____ the poor.He often jested (g)_____ the poor.He was noted (h)_____ his shape.He was lame (i)_____ one leg.He could consult a doctor,but he felt no need (j)_____that.He was too much lavish (k)_____money.He was neglectful (l)_____ his house too.The wall was broken here and there.One day there was a stealing.Some valuable items were mixed (m)_____ a box.He mourned (n)_____ the box the next morning.He then said Jerry was liable (o)_____ the stealing.At first Jerry laughed (p)_____ the comment.Then he understood the master was serious.There was no justification (q)_____ saying so.Jerry was innocent (r)_____ the charge.The people of the house inquired Jerry (s)_____ the stealing.Did jerry help anyone to intrude(t)_____ the house?Jerry was not involved (u)_____ such kind of matter.But the master insisted (v)_____ Jerry’s involvement. 

Answer

 

  1. at
  2. by
  3. for
  4. in
  5. of
  6. to
  7. at
  8. for
  9. of
  10. for
  11. of
  12. to
  13. in
  14. for
  15. for
  16. at
  17. in
  18. of
  19. of
  20. on
  21. in
  22. on

Jerry was making a parody (a)_____ our math teacher’s picture.I tried to prevent him (b)_____doing that.He is actually popular (c)_____ us (d)_____ this kind of work.Usually he takes precaution (e)_____any teacher seeing him while he does this.But that day a teacher saw him occupied (f)_____ the drawing.He was oblivious (g)_____ the fact.The teacher thought it was offensive (h)_____school ethics.He reported (i)_____ the Headmaster.Headmaster was already out of patience (j)_____ his acts.Now he told Jerry that his conducts permitted (k)_____ no excuse.Jerry was ousted (l)_____ school.He was overwhelmed (m)_____ grief.His play (n)_____ teacher’s picture had plunged him(o)_____ deep trouble.He started crying.His cry was a pretext (p)_____ getting a pardon.He pleaded (q)_____ his result,which was good.Jerry had offended (r)_____ school ethics,he played (s)_____ them.I still don’t know if he only pretended (t)_____ be sorry.

Answer

 

  1. of
  2. from
  3. with
  4. for
  5. against
  6. with
  7. of
  8. to
  9. to
  10. with
  11. of
  12. from
  13. with
  14. at
  15. into
  16. for
  17. against
  18. against
  19. with
  20. to

I asked Jerry to refrain (a)_____ smoking and drinking.I was sick(b)_____ his way of life.I told him to seek (c)_____ help.But he was like a slave (d)_____ that smoking habit.So I was not very sanguine (e)_____ his future.Smoking resulted (f)_____ cancer.He relied (g)_____ doctors.But they told him there was no remedy (h)_____ cancer.He is now restricted(i)_____ hospital bed.I reminded him (j)_____ my advice.He can only repent (k)_____ his doings.He will not recover(l)_____ this cancer.No matter how much he searches(m)_____,there is no cure.Now he reflects (n)_____ his past.His whole life has been reduced(o)_____ nothing.He was once remarkable (p)_____ his good behaviour.But we can only refer (q)_____ these days now.Smile has been replaced (r)_____sorrow.

Answer

 

  1. from
  2. of
  3. for
  4. to
  5. of
  6. in
  7. on/upon
  8. for
  9. to
  10. of
  11. for
  12. from
  13. for
  14. upon
  15. to
  16. for
  17. to
  18. with

I feel sorry (a)_____ the poor.I never sneer(b)_____them.I become startled (c)_____ see that someone is suffering (d)_____ so many troubles in life,when I’m so well-off.I have sympathy (e)_____ the poor.When I do not have any use (f)_____ some clothes or books,I supply them (g)_____ the poor.I want to become a successful person in life so that I can earn sufficient(h)_____ me to help the poor.I’m sure (i)_____ my success in life ,but I’ve to be qualified (j)_____ some big job first.I’ll stick (k)_____my dream of helping the poor.I’m not tolerant (l)_____ anyone who laugh (m)_____ the poor and do not sympathize (n)_____them.The poor have had taste (o)_____ bitter experience of life.I want to talk (p)_____ my teacher (q)_____ how to help the poor.But I’m afraid he will urge (r)_____me (s)_____ studying.I’m susceptible (t)_____ both studying and helping the poor.But I do not want to quarrel (u)_____this (v)_____ my teacher.

Answer

 

  1. for
  2. at
  3. to
  4. from
  5. for
  6. for
  7. to
  8. for
  9. of
  10. for
  11. to
  12. of
  13. at
  14. with
  15. of
  16. to
  17. about
  18. upon
  19. for
  20. of
  21. about
  22. with

Jerry’s mother fell a victim (a)_____cancer.Jerry was void (b)_____money.He could not wait (c)_____ his sick mother.He never had any zeal (d)_____ working,then he yielded (e)_____ circumstances and vied (f)_____ other daily workers for income.He wishes (g)_____ a miracle.The responsibility (h)_____ his mother has been vested (i)_____him.He is not used (j)_____hard work,but even a little money is useful (k)_____ him.Jerry was worthy (l)_____ more,but want (m)_____ money has made him a victim (n)_____ the situation.The daily workers are versed (o)_____ their work,he is not.They are vexed (p)_____ him,as he can not work very good.He thought (q)_____ doing criminal work.But his mother had warned him (r)_____ that.Jerry is not vain (s)_____ his life now,he wonders (t)_____God’s way of doing works.

 

Answer

 

  1. to
  2. of
  3. upon
  4. for
  5. to
  6. with
  7. for
  8. of
  9. in
  10. to
  11. for
  12. of
  13. of
  14. to
  15. in
  16. with
  17. of
  18. against
  19. of
  20. at

Test1:

I was reading [a]____ my room.My reading table is [b]____the right corner of my room.I keep my notebooks [c]____the table.When I was sitting [d]____the chair some notebooks fell[e]____ the table.

Answer

[a]in [b]at [c]on [d]onto/on [e]off 

Test2:

I believe I can finish the job [a]____time.But I am [b]____my car.I have to be present [c]____my office to do the job.I’m now going [d]____my office.It is [e]____ the far end of the city.


Answer

[a]in [b]in [c]at [d]to [e]at 

Test3:

I woke up [a]____the middle of the night.There was a guy [b]____my room.He was standing [c]____my bedside.He looked [d]____me.His feet was not [e]____ the floor.

Answer

[a]in [b]in [c]at [d]at [e]on 

at in, on

• at is used for a place when the exact position is not very important:
He was standing at the gate. 
We were waiting at the station.


• on is used when the place is seen as a line or surface:
The cat sat on the table.


There was a picture on the wall.



• in is used when the place is seen as having volume or area:
The dog was in the car.


My keys are in my bag.

to,  at,  or away from  a place

She ran to the gate.
She stood at the gate.
She walked away from the gate.

on,  onto,  or off a line or surface  (a wall,  table,  floor,  etc.)

/ put the money onto the table.
The money's on the table.
The money fell off the table.

in,  into,  or out of a box,  car,  or  anything with  volume

The dog jumped into the car.
The dog's in the car.
Take the dog out of the car.

Some verbs are followed by to or at, and some verbs do not use a
preposition:



Listen to me!
Look at me!
She told me the news.


at, in, on


•at a point in time:
at four o'clock, at bedtime
• on a day or date;
on Monday, on July 6th, on your birthday
• in a period of time:
in the morning, in April, in the summer, in 1987
Notes
• at night, at Christmas, at Raster
• on Monday, in the morning, on Monday morning


until

Our friends are staying with us until Sunday. {= They are leaving on Sunday.)
Our friends stayed with us until Sunday. ( = They left on Sunday.]
• until + the end of a period of time [past or future)
• After until we can use a time word or expression, e.g. until Monday, until the
end of the week, or we can use a clause with a subject and verb, e.g. until I
had children, until this programme finishes.
• until + present simple to talk about the future:
I'm going to watch television until this programme finishes.
• until is often shortened to till in spoken English.


 before, after

• before and after can be followed by a noun, pronoun, clause or gerund:
I'll see you after lunch..
John arrived before me.
She phoned after the party started.
We had some coffee before starting the meeting.

A great pleasure in presenting this app to you users.

I sincerely hope you can use this app with ease,and it comes to your aid.

This is an app to learn the use of prepositions.

Start with the basic.

It is divided into place,time,movement etc.

Then move onto the exams and test yourself.

Fahian Shahriar Mahin

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