2. Preposition
Complete the text with suitable prepositions: -
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 —— their advice.
(a) to; (b) to; (c) by; (d) for; (e) for; (f) to; (g) of; (h) in/of; (i) to; (j) by.
Complete the text with suitable prepositions:
In Bangladesh, the legal age (a)—— marriage (b) —— girls is 18. However, 33% of our girls get married before they are 15 and 60% (c)——— them become mothers (d) ——-the time they reach 19. When an adolescent girl gets married, she usually drops (e)——- of school and thus loses her mobility. She gets confined (f)——— full time work (g) ——— her in-law's household. She loses social status and all the opportunities (h)——— economic independence. (i)——- her in-law's house, she gets marginalized. She becomes vulnerable (j) ——— all sorts of abuse, including dowry related violence,
Complete the following text with suitable prepositions:
Life of common people is beset (a) —— a number of troubles. Price spiral has added new sufferings (b) ——— our life. Indeed, price of daily commodities has gone (c) ——— the ability of the common people. Lack (d) ——— supervision is responsible (e) ——— it. Some dishonest businessmen devoid (f) ——— morality hoard goods (g) quick profit. The Government should take punitive action (h) ——— those people. People from all walks (i) —— life should also co-operate (j) —— the Government.
Fill in the blanks with suitable preposition:
We learn etiquette and manners (a)—— our parents and various institutions such as schools, colleges or professional bodies. There are rules (b)—— behavior (c)—— all kinds (d)—— social occasions and it is important to learn them and practice them (e)—— everyday life. The manners that are correct(f)——— a wedding reception will not do (g)——— a debating club. Therefore, we have to be careful (h)——— a etiquette and manners. We know how important it is to say 'please' and 'thank you' (i)——— everyday life. A few more polite expressions such (j)—— 'Pardon me', 'Excuse me', May I' are bound to make your day smooth and pleasant.
Complete the text with suitable prepositions:
It is known (a)—— all that one day all will pass away (b) ——this earth. So, we have no escape (c) —— death. One day we all will roll down (d) ——the icy lap of death. Because death is common (e)——-all. So, we should not mourn (f)—-the dead. But those who die (g)——-the country are immortal. Their memories do not sink (h)——oblivion. There is no medicine that can save a man (i) ——death. So, we should always be ready (j)——- death.