2. Preposition
Fill in the gaps with appropriate prepositions.
Every year on November 17 th. International Student's Day is celebrated all (a) ___ the world. Though not a common celebration, this day is commemorated annually as a result of the events that took place in Prague during World War II in 1939. Originally a day (b) ___ result of the events students who died in World. War II, today it is held to highlight the importance of remember the students. International Students' Day is the perfect opportunity (c) ___ uportance of education for all students of the world. From all corners of the globe, students are working to pay honor to the career goals and make a difference. While student life is difficult for working hard to achieve their that international students face a number of chall life is difficult for everyone, there is no denying fully concentrate (d) ___ their studies and makinges. Whereas a lot of local students are able to of other barriers that they need to overcome making new friends, international students have plenty see their family and friends, students (e) ___ as well. When most students are able to go home to students get financial ald (f) ___ the form overseas do not have this luxury. Also, a lot of home those that have come (g) ___ abroad. All of this can can put extra strain (h) ___ the student’s shoulders. When we take all of this (i) ___ account, it is not difficult to see why we should celebrate all students, especially those who have gone (j) ___ not difficult to see why we should further education.
(a) over/around; (b) to; (c) for; (d) on; (e) from; (f) in; (g) from; (h) on; (i) into; (j) to.
Complete the text with suitable prepositions.
The moon is a very familiar figure (a) ______ all of us. She awakens a feeling (b) ______ love and tenderness (c) ______ our hearts. Even infants in arms stretches (d) ______ their 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. If we go out on a clear night, we can look (i) ______ the magic of moon light. It is often difficult (j) ______ us to realize that the moon is shining in borrowed feathers.
Complete the text with suitable prepositions:
Traffic problem is a major problem (a) ——— our day-to-day life. Mainly the city dwellers suffer (b) ——— it. The drivers do not abide (c) ——— the traffic rules. Most often traffic problems occur (d) ——— the congested areas where the roads are very narrow in proportion (e) ——— our population. There are many unlicensed vehicles which should be brought (f) ——— control. Strict rules must be introduced (g) ——— this regard. We should raise consciousness (h) ——— the people of our country (i) ——— a view to ensuring a good traffic system (j) ——— the safety of the people.
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.