ইংরেজি দ্বিতীয় পত্র
Complete the text with suitable preposition.
1. A good student is fond (a) ____ books. He adheres (b) ____ his studies. He tries to shine (c) ____ life. He does not copy (d) ____ the exam. He attends (e) ____ his lessons regularly. He is polite (f) ____ his behavior. He listens (g) ____ his teachers. He is not indifferent (h) ____ his health. He keeps himself aloof (i) ____ bad company. He succeeds (j) ____ his mission.
Answer
a. of b. to
c. in d. in
e. to f. in/of
g. to h. to
i. from j. in.
2. The moon is a very familiar object (a) ____ all of us. She charms us (b) ____ her silver light. She is an object (c) ____ beauty. Her light is very soothing (d) ____ the eyes. At night, we look (e) ____ the sky and see her. Children are very fond (f) ____ the moon. They call her ‘Mama’. She seems to have a relation (g) ____ the earth. She reflects light (h) ____ the sun. Poets have composed many poems (i) ____ her. Scientists have also stepped (j) ____ her surface.
Answer
a. to b. with
c. of d. to
e. at f. of
g. with h. from
i. on/about j. on/onto.
3. An honest man is true (a) ____ his words. He does not deviate (b) ____ the path of honesty. He knows that happiness consists (c) ____ honesty. He does not hanker (d) ____ wealth. He is satisfied (e) ____ what he has. He is respected (f) ____ all. He is free (g) ____ greed. He does not run (h) ____ luxury. He lives (i) ____ honest means. He is always dedicated (j) ____ the well-being of society.
Answer
a. to b. from
c. in d. after
e. with f. by
g. from h. after
i. by j. to.
4. Water is essential (a) ____ life. We cannot live (b) ____ it. But this water is polluted (c) ____ many ways. Waste products (d) ____ mills and factories are dumped (e) ____ rivers. Insanitary latrines are also responsible (f) ____ water pollution. Pure water is safe (g) ____ health. We should be careful (h) ____ using water. Clean water is a boon (i) ____ nature. We must protect it (j) ____ being contaminated.
Answer
a. to/for b. without
c. in d. from
e. into f. for
g. for h. about/in
i. of/from j. from.
5. Early rising is beneficial (a) ____ health. An early riser gets (b) ____ early. He can enjoy the beauty (c) ____ nature. He is not lagging (d) ____ in his daily work. He can start his day (e) ____ a fresh mind. The fresh air is good (f) ____ him. He does not suffer (g) ____ physical ailments. He can complete his duties (h) ____ time. Everyone should form the habit (i) ____ early rising (j) ____ childhood.
Answer
a. to/for b. up
c. of d. behind
e. with f. for
g. from h. on/in
i. of j. from.
6. Trees are very useful (a) ____ man. They provide us (b) ____ oxygen. We depend (c) ____ them for food and shelter. They protect the soil (d) ____ erosion. They also bring (e) ____ rain. We should not cut down trees (f) ____ random. Rather, we should plant more trees (g) ____ the sake of our environment. Trees add beauty (h) ____ nature. They are a great source (i) ____ timber. Let’s take care (j) ____ trees.
Answer
a. to b. with
c. on/upon d. from
e. about/down
f. at g. for
h. to
i. of j. of.
7. Man has an unquenchable thirst (a) ____ knowledge. He is not satisfied (b) ____ what he has known and seen. He wants to know more (c) ____ the world. This curiosity drives him (d) ____ undertake risky journeys. He is ready to risk his life (e) ____ the pursuit of knowledge. He has already landed (f) ____ the moon. He is trying to reach (g) ____ other planets too. Nothing can stop him (h) ____ going forward. He conquers difficulties (i) ____ courage. He lives (j) ____ hope.
Answer
a. for b. with
c. about/of d. to
e. in f. on
g. no preposition/at
h. from
i. with j. in/on.
