Grammar – Prepositions

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PREPOSITIONS

EXAMINATION FORM OF QUESTION

Fill in the blanks with appropriate preposition

given at the end of every sentence: (05 marks)
1. I have no objection _________ the proposal.
(a) for (b) with (c) at (d)
to
2. Was he __________ trouble?
(a) on (b) in (c) at (d)
with
3. What is wrong _________ him?
(a) with (b) to (c) for (d)
from
4. We are thankful _________ you.
(a) with (b) to (c) for (d)
of
5. We shall put _________ the notice.
(a) off (b) of (c) up (d)
on
A preposition is a word which shows
Answers 1. drelationships
2. b among
3. a other
4. b words
5. c in the sentence. The
relationships include direction, place, time, cause, manner and amount. In the sentence She went
to the store, to is a preposition which shows direction. In the sentence He came by bus, by is
a preposition which shows manner. In the sentence They will be here at three o'clock, at is a
preposition which shows time and in the sentence It is under the table, under is a preposition
which shows place.

A preposition always goes with a noun or pronoun which is called the object of the preposition.
The preposition is almost always before the noun or pronoun and that is why it is called a
preposition. The preposition and the object of the preposition together are called a prepositional
phrase. The following chart shows the prepositions, objects of the preposition, and prepositional
phrases of the sentences above.

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Preposition Object of the Preposition Prepositional Phrase

To the store to the store
By Bus by bus
At three o'clock at three o'clock
Under the table under the table

Prepositional phrases are like idioms and are best learned through listening to and reading as
much as possible. Below are some common prepositions of time and place and examples of their
use.

Prepositions of time:
at two o'clock
on Wednesday
in an hour, in January; in 1992
for a day

Prepositions of place:
at my house
in New York, in my hand
on the table
near the library
across the street
under the bed
between the books

EXERCISES BASED ON PAST PAPERS

Exercise – 1
Fill in the blanks with appropriate preposition given at the end of every sentence:

1. His speech moved us _________ tears.

(a) in (b) on (c) to (d) at
2. She murmured _________ her behaviour.
(a) on (b) at (c) for (d) in
3. Nasir has no need _________ your help.
(a) on (b) at (c) for (d) in
4. The teacher passed _________ my faults.
(a) on (b) in (c) over (d) at
5. This thought never occurred _________ my mind.
(a) in (b) to (c) with (d) at
6. He jumped ----------- the wall.

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(a) up (b) over (c) in (d) under

7. She entered ----------- the room.
(a) in (b) into (c) out (d) no preposition
8. I am fed up ---------- the routine.
(a) in (b) of (c) with (d) off
9. The girl takes ------------ her mother.
(a) in (b) out (c) after (d) on
10. The lecture was attended ----------- the class.
(a) by (b) of (c) into (d) at
11. Your plan is not approved ----------- by him.
(a) of (b) for (c) on (d) with
12. Ali is senior ----------- me.
(a) than (b) from (c) to (d) on
13. He appointed him ----------- this post.
(a) for (b) to (c) on (d) in
14. Ali was banished ------------ Taunsa.
(a) of (b) for (c) too (d) from
15. The research is based -------------- facts.
(a) of (b) on (c) in (d) for

Answers:
1 c 4 c 7 d 10 a 13 b
2 b 5 b 8 c 11 a 14 d
3 c 6 b 9 c 12 c 15 b

Exercise – 2

Fill in the blanks with appropriate preposition given at the end of every sentence:

1. Ali will surely side _________ you.

(a) with (b) of (c) for (d) to
2. I am familiar _________ the facts.
(a) to (b) for (c) on (d) with
3. Rabia repented __________ her past conduct.
(a) to (b) for (c) of (d) by
4. Ali was cured _________ malaria.
(a) by (b) for (c) of (d) to
5. Hasan differs ________ you in this matter.
(a) from (b) with (c) to (d) by
6. A good judge never jumps ________ the conclusion.
(a) on (b) at (c) for (d) to
7. The doctor operated _________ the patient.
(a) at (b) on (c) with (d) to
8. She is good ________ dancing and singing.
(a) at (b) with (c) about (d) on
9. He is too proud to work ________ anyone.
(a) by (b) for (c) to (d) from

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10. This book is better ________ that.

(a) with (b) by (c) than (d) to
11. The car broke down ________ the way.
(a) in (b) on (c) at (d) of
12. He has a good control _________ his students.
(a) in (b) over (c) after (d) by
13. She is very popular ________ this city.
(a) at (b) in (c) out (d) of
14. I am envious ________ your success.
(a) on (b) at (c) of (d) in
15. Look ________ this word in the dictionary.
(a) up (b) at (c) in (d) out
16. India is ________ the East of Pakistan.
(a) in (b) on (c) to (d) at
17. He has no child _______ this wife.
(a) from (b) by (c) in (d) to
18. I was amazed _________ his wonderful performance.
(a) on (b) with (c) at (d) by
19. I congratulate you _________ your success.
(a) for (b) on (c) at (d) of
20. He wrote his name ________ the pencil.
(a) by (b) in (c) with (d) on

Answers:
1 a 6 D 11 b 16 c
2 d 7 B 12 b 17 a
3 c 8 A 13 b 18 c
4 c 9 B 14 c 19 b
5 a 10 C 15 a 20 B

Exercise – 3

Fill in the blanks with appropriate prepositions given at the end of every sentence:

1. He is striving hard ________ success.

(a) for (b) at (c) by (d) to
2. Saleem was startled______ his failure.
(a) for (b) at (c) with (d) to
3. His friend reminded him _______ his old relations.
(a) of (b) at (c) to (d) by
4. The chair is made _________ wood and cane.
(a) off (b) of (c) for (d) by
5. Nobody can part her ________ her husband.
(a) with (b) from (c) by (d) to
6. Do not be envious ______ her beauty.
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(a) of (b) in (c) about (d) from

7. I am short ________ money these days.
(a) of (b) from (c) about (d) to
8. David Daiches longed ___________ a tricycle.
(a) at (b) for (c) to (d) with
9. He takes ________ his father.
(a) of (b) upon (c) from (d) to
10. Human waste was drained ________ wells.
(a) in (b) to (c) into (d) towards
11. My father is fond _________ his grandson.
(a) off (b) from (c) of (d) in
12. The poor should not be deprived ________ their rights.
(a) of (b) at (c) in (d) on
13. We should abide _______ the laws of the country.
(a) in (b) by (c) to (d) on
14. He was charged ________ murder.
(a) with (b) at (c) from (d) for
15. His car broke ________ on the way to Lahore.
(a) from (b) to (c) away (d) down
16. You should avail yourself ________ the opportunity.
(a) to (b) of (c) with (d) on
17. She was afraid _______ cats.
(a) of (b) with (c) on (d) to
18. He was absorbed ________ studies.
(a) with (b) for (c) in (d) on
19. The climate of this area in conducive_______ health
(a) to (b) in (c) for (d) by
20. The room is adorned _______ beautiful paintings.
(a) with (b) by (c) in (d) besides

Answers:
1 a 6 a 11 c 16 B
2 b 7 a 12 a 17 A
3 a 8 b 13 b 18 C
4 b 9 d 14 a 19 C
5 b 10 c 15 d 20 A

Exercise – 4

Fill in the blanks with appropriate prepositions given at the end of every sentence:

1. He is proficient teaching.
(a) over (b) in (c) of (d) into
2. All were alarmed _______ the news.
(a) at (b) on (c) upon (d) over
3. You are eligible _______ this post.
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4. My friend acceded ________ my request.

(a) with (b) on (c) to (d) upon
5. She could not get rid _______ her problems.
(a) by (b) with (c) from (d) of
6. He is addicted ________ gambling.
(a) at (b) with (c) for (d) to
7. Nature is not hostile _________ man.
(a) with (b) over (c) to (d) on
8. He takes _________ his father.
(a) after (b) with (c) on (d) at
9. I met him _________ the way.
(a) in (b) at (c) on (d) up
10. Sewage is carried ________ pipelines.
(a) from (b) through (c) to (d) in
11. He availed himself _________ the chance.
(a) at (b) on (c) of (d) off
12. The widow was dressed _________ black.
(a) with (b) on (c) in (d) by
13. I am getting late _______ college.
(a) from (b) to (c) for (d) of
14. He comes __________ a noble family.
(a) from (b) off (c) of (d) by
15. I am popular _________ my students.
(a) in (b) with (c) by (d) of
16. Do not be envious _________ others.
(a) of (b) with (c) from (d) for
17. I prefer milk ________ tea.
(a) for (b) to (c) on (d) over
18. My house is adorned ________ flowers.
(a) by (b) of (c) with (d) from
19. His uncle brought him ________.
(a) up (b) in (c) with (d) down
20. He was run _________ by a car.
(a) from (b) with (c) after (d) over

Answers:
1 b 6 d 11 c 16 A
2 a 7 c 12 c 17 B
3 a 8 a 13 c 18 C
4 c 9 c 14 c 19 A
5 d 10 b 15 b 20 D

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Exercise – 5

Fill in the blanks with appropriate prepositions given at the end of every sentence:

1. They parted company ________ each other.

(a) with (b) from (c) by (d) for
2. We should not brag _______ our deeds. Boast off
(a) for (b) after (c) of (d) off
3. You are justified ________ claiming for your rights.
(a) up (b) after (c) in (d) with
4. When does the Eid-ul-Fitr come________.
(a) off (b) of (c) on (d) over
5. The principal was furious ________his mistake. Angry at
(a) at (b) for (c) of (d) through

6. The leader was banished _______ a foreign country.

(a) off (b) of (c) to (d) with
7. People were disgusted _______ the ugly scene.
(a) from (b) at (c) with (d) to
8. The thief was charged ________ theft.
(a) for (b) with (c) at (d) through
9. They dwell _______ a place away from here.
(a) for (b) at (c) after (d) before
10. You should go _______with the moral principles.
(a) by (b) with (c) for (d) on
11. Eggs are sold _____ the dozen.
(a) in (b) at (c) by (d) for
12. His failure was contrary ______ his expectations.
(a) of (b) to (c) with (d) against
13. Fate smiles _________ him in all his ventures.
(a) upon (b) at (c) for (d) in
14. He was not aware _______ the new situation.
(a) from (b) at (c) of (d) to
15. Do not meddle ______ my affairs.
(a) with (b) in (c) of (d) at
16. I am fond _______ reading short stories.
(a) in (b) at (c) of (d) off
17. He is blind _______ one eye.
(a) in (b) upon (c) at (d) away
18. He longs _______ a car.
(a) to (b) upon (c) in (d) for
19. Learn this poem ______ heart.
(a) to (b) about (c) in (d) by
20. He is deaf my advice.
(a) at (b) in (c) to (d) of
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Answers:
1 A 6 c 11 c 16 C
2 C 7 b 12 b 17 A
3 C 8 b 13 b 18 D
4 A 9 b 14 c 19 D
5 A 10 d 15 a 20 C

Exercise – 6

Fill in the blanks with appropriate prepositions given at the end of every sentence:

1. We must adhere ________ our beliefs.

(a) at (b) to (c) with (d) for
2. The teacher was displeased _______ me.
(a) on (b) for (c) at (d) with
3. He prevented me _______ going out in the sun.
(a) at (b) for (c) from (d) to
4. He is staring ________ me.
(a) at (b) for (c) from (d) to
5. Have you a taste _______ music?
(a) upon (b) of (c) off (d) for
6. Hard work is a key ______ success.
(a) to (b) for (c) with (d) on
7. He is notorious ______ gambling.
(a) in (b) on (c) with (d) for
8. I am sick _______ monotony of life.
(a) from (b) of (c) in (d) at
9. He pondered ________ the cause of his popularity.
(a) over (b) at (c) with (d) in
10. His request was turned _______ for no reason.
(a) to (b) off (c) over (d) down
11. We must prefer death _______ dishonour.
(a) from (b) for (c) about (d) to
12. Take care _______ your health.
(a) of (b) for (c) about (d) in
13. I do not agree _______ your proposal.
(a) to (b) on (c) with (d) from
14. The fox jumped _______ the river.
(a) in (b) into (c) down (d) up
15. He is tired _________ this routine.
(a) of (b) with (c) from (d) for
16. He warned me ________ that person .
(a) against (b) of (c) about (d) from

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17. Lay ______ something for a rainy day.

(a) over (b) by (c) down (d) up
18. He aimed _____ the bear with a gun.
(a) over (b) of (c) on (d) at
19. Sheep feed ______ grass.
(a) over (b) at (c) of (d) on
20. When does the Eid-ul-Fitr come______?
(a) off (b) of (c) on (d) over

Answers:
1 B 6 A 11 d 16 C
2 D 7 D 12 a 17 B
3 C 8 B 13 b 18 D
4 A 9 A 14 b 19 D
5 D 10 D 15 a 20 A

PREPOSITION EXERCISES

Exercise No – 1 Choose the correct preposition to fill in the blank.

(1) His speech moved us __________ tears.
(a) in (b) on (c) to (d) at
(2) She murmured __________ their attitude.
(a) on (b) at (c) over (d) against
(3) We have no need __________ their help.
(a) on (b)at (c)for (d) in
(4) The demonstrators protested________ the black marketing
(a) for (b) with (c) at (d) to
(5) Was he __________ trouble?
(a) on (b) in (c) at (d) with
(6) What is wrong __________ him?
(a) with (b) to (c) for (d) from
(7) We are grateful __________ you.
(a) with, (b) to (c) for (d) of
(8) We shall put __________ the notice.
(a) off (b) of (c) up (d) on
(9) He jumped __________ the wall.
(a) up (b) to (c) from (d) over
(10) She walked __________ the room.
(a) in (b) into (c) out (d) from
(11) I am fed up __________ all this nonsense.
(a) in (b) of (c) with (d) off
(12) Della’s hair reached __________ her Knee.
(b) over (b) at (c) beneath (d) below

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(13) His plan was not approved __________ by them.

(c) of (b) for (c) on (d) with
(14) They appointed him __________ the vacant post.
(d) for (b) to (c) on (d) in
(15) He was banished __________ the country.
(e) of (b) for (c) in (d) from
(16) The research is based __________ facts.
(f) of (b) on (c) in (d) for
(17) Ali will surely side __________ you.
(g) with (b) of (c) for (d) to
(18) I am familiar __________ the facts.
(a) to (b) for (c) on (d) with
(19) The pond teemed __________ fish.
(a) with (b) of (c) from (d) by
(20) He was tired __________ overwork.
(a) of (b) by (c) with (d) from

Answers:
1 C 6 A 11 C 16 B
2 B 7 B 12 D 17 A
3 C 8 C 13 A 18 D
4 D 9 D 14 C 19 A
5 B 10 A 15 D 20 A

Exercise No – 2

(1) She repented ______ her past conduct.

(a) to (b) for (c) on (b) by
(2) Ali was cured __________ malaria.
(a) by (b) for (c) of (d) to
(3) He differs __________ you in this matter.
(a) from (b) with (c) to (d) by
(4) A good judge never jumps __________ the conclusion.
(a) on (b) at (c) for (d) to
(5) The doctor operated __________ the patient.
(a) at (b) on (c) with (d) to
(6) She is good __________dancing and singing.
(a) at (b) with (c) about (d) in
(7) He is too proud to work __________anyone.
(a) with (b) far (c) to (d) from
(8) She grumbled __________ the haphazard arrangements.
(a) on (b) at (c) over (d) for
(9) They burst laughter.
(a) in (b) into (c) at (d) of
(10) The teacher had no control __________ the children.
(a) in (b) on (c) over (d) at
(11) He is immensely popular __________ his students.
(a) with (b) among (c) in (d) to

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(12) The ice tasted __________ mint.

(a) to (b) for (c) in (d) of
(13) Look __________ this word in the dictionary.
(a) up (b) at (c) in (d) out
(14) India is __________ the east of Pakistan.
(a) in (b) on (c) to (d) at
(15) He has no child __________ his wife.
(a) from (b) by (c) of (d) to
(16) I was amazed __________ his wonderful performance.
(a) on (b) with (c) at (d) by
(17) I congratulate you __________ your success.
(a) for (b) on (c) at (d) of
(18) He wrote his name __________ pencil.
(a) by (b) in (c) with (d) on
(19) He is striving hard __________ success.
(a) for (b) at (c) by (d) to
(20) Saleem was startled __________ his failure.
(a) for (b) at (c) with (d) to

Answers:
1 c 6 A 11 a 16 C
2 c 7 A 12 d 17 B
3 b 8 B 13 a 18 B
4 d 9 B 14 c 19 A
5 b 10 C 15 a 20 B

Exercise No – 3

(1) He died heart-attack.

(a) of (b) at (c) to (d) by
(2) We have respect our teachers.
(a) off (b) for (c) for (d) by
(3) Don’t give your efforts so soon.
(a) up (b) with (c) of (d) off
(4) He has eaten nothing yesterday.
(a) since (b) in (c) about (d) from
(5) Ali is traveling road.
(a) by (b) from (c) about (d) form
(6) I don’t know anything it.
(a) at (b) about (c) to (d) with
(7) I received a cheque one thousand rupees.
(a) of, (b) for (c) form (d) to
(8) He smiled __________ them with gratitude.
(a) at (b) to (c) over (d) for
(9) Hubert was accused ____ theft.
(a) off (b) from (c) of (d) in

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(10) A pen is to write .

(a) with (b) at (c) in (d) on
(11) Do we have to depend foreign aid?
(a) in (b) on (c) to (d) on
(12) Do not involve me fresh difficulties.
(a) in (b) at (c) from (d) for
(13) Trust God and do the right.
(a) from (b) to (c) away (d) in
(14) Our college is full swing in September.
(a) to (b) in (c) with (d) on
(15) Christopher mixed wine __________ water.
(a) into (b) with (c) in (d) to
(16) Please note all the points.
(a) with (b) for (c) down (d) on
(17) A drowning man catches a straw.
(a) at (b) at (c) for (d) by

(18) when have your been waiting for me?

(a) since (b) by (c) in (d) besides
(19) A line was tied __________ the tree.
(a) of (b) to (c) from (d) with
(20) Medical certificate is attached __________ the application.
(a) along (b) by (c) with (d) to

Answers:
1 a 6 b 11 b 16 C
2 b 7 b 12 a 17 B
3 a 8 a 13 d 18 A
4 a 9 c 14 b 19 B
5 a 10 a 15 b 20 D

Exercise No – 4

(1) He sent him a letter of condolence __________ his father’s death.

(a) with (b) on (c) for (d) of
(2) He made a handsome contribution __________ the charity.
(a) in (b) to (c) for (d) of
(3) He did not comply __________ the orders.
(a) to (b) with (c) by (d) of
(4) He convinced them __________ his point of view.
(a) for (b) with (c) to (d) of
(5) There is no cure __________ certain diseases.
(a) on (b) from (c) for (d) of

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(6) He was cured __________ TB.

(a) from (b) of (c) for (d) with
(7) He disposed __________the old car.
(a) from (b) of (c) off (d) by
(8) They are desirous __________ fame.
(a) to (b) of (c) for (d) in
(9) Everybody dreams __________ success.
(a) of (b) for (c) at (d) upon
(10) He is not entitled __________ these rights.
(a) of (b) to (c) with (d) for
(11) Money is not essential __________ happiness.
(a) to (b) for (c) of (d) with
(12) Good environment is favorable __________ good health.
(a) of (b) to (c) with (d) in
(13) I paid him __________ cash.
(a) by (b) in (c) with (d) through
(14) You may pay them __________ cheque.
(a) in (b) by (c) of (d) with
(15) Polluted environment is fatal __________ our health.
(a) on (b) to (c) for (d) with
(16) We are not forgetful __________our responsibility.
(a) of (b) from (c) to (d) by
(17) He guessed __________ the right option.
(a) on (b) at (c) of (d) to
(18) The jury found the defendant guilty __________ the offence.
(a) on (b) from (c) with (d) of
(19) He is hard __________ hearing.
(a) to (b) with (c) from (d) of
(20) We are ignorant __________ the danger.
(a) to (b) from (c) of (d) by

Answers:
1 b 6 b 11 b 16 A
2 b 7 b 12 b 17 B
3 b 8 b 13 b 18 D
4 d 9 a 14 b 19 D
5 c 10 b 15 b 20 C

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Exercise No – 5

(1) There is no substitute __________ health.

(a) against (b) for (c) of (d) to
(2) Morning walk is beneficial __________ health.
(a) on (b) for (c) to (d) at
(3) Life started on earth __________ simple organisms.
(a) of (b) in (c) from (d) with
(4) Our noblest desires lie __________ our religions.
` (a) in (b) on (c) with (d) into
(5) Life needs suitable temperature __________ which substances can exist in a liquid state.
(a) on (b) at (c) in (d) by
(6) Vaccines protect us __________ different diseases.
(a) of (b) by (c) against (d) to
(7) He is confident his success.
(a) from (b) in (c) to (d) of
(8) He was rewarded a gold medal.
(a) in (b) with (c) from (d) with
(9) People are not alive __________ the danger.
(a) of (b) from (c) with (d) to
(10) Charity begins home.
(a) at (b) for (c) of (d) off
(11) You cannot judge the importance of things __________ the noise they make.
(a) on (b) from (c) of (d) by
(12) The venture resulted __________loss of time, money and energy.
(a) at (b) with (c) on (d) in
(13) The manager looked at the writer __________ alarm.
(a) in (b) at (c) with (d) from
(14) He fell __________ the horse.
(a) of (b) off (c) by (d) from
(15) They were armed __________ weapons.
(a) of (b) to (c) with (d) by
(16) We shall have to answer __________ our deeds.
(a) to (b) with (c) for (d) of
(17) The court absolved him __________ all the responsibility for the accident.
(a) on (b) of (c) to (d) against
(18) Norma wanted to go __________ a trip to Europe.
(a) on (b) for (c) to (d) with
(19) This money is adequate __________ our needs.
(a) with (b) for (c) to (d) of
(20) He avenged himself __________ the death of his father.
(a) with (b) on (c) of (d) against

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Answers:
1 b 6 c 11 d 16 C
2 c 7 d 12 d 17 B
3 b 8 d 13 a 18 A
4 a 9 d 14 b 19 B
5 b 10 a 15 c 20 B

Exercise No – 6

(1) The injured were admitted __________ a local hospital.

(a) into (b) in (c) to (d) at
(2) An addition of Rs. 5000/ was made __________ his salary.
(a) to (b) of (c) in (d) for
(3) His house is adjacent __________ mine.
(a) to (b) with (c) form (d) by
(4) They have made no preparation __________ the test.
(a) in (b) on (c) for (d) of
(5) Did you receive the money order __________ five hundred rupees?
(a) on (b) off (c) with (d) for
(6) He begged __________ his friend to help him.
(a) to (b) with (c) of (d) from
(7) Smoking is injurious __________ health.
(a) of (b) upon (c) to (d) for

(8) Are plants insensible __________ pain?

(a) of (b) from (c) to (d) for
(9) They were insensible __________ risks.
(a) to (b) with (c) of (d) from
(10) The police do not interfere __________family problems.
(a) with (b) in (c) to (d) of
(11) Do not let your personal feelings interfere __________your work.
(a) with (b) in (c) to (d) on
(12) He introduced me __________ his friend.
(a) to (b) with (c) off (d) by
(13) There is no need __________ immediate action.
(a) for (b) of (c) on (d) to
(14) He is indifferent __________ his own interests.
(a) of (b) to (c) from (d) with
(15) He impressed __________ us the need for quick action.
(a) of (b) with (c) on (d) to
(16) He is very keen __________ going abroad.
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(17) He stood there leaning __________ the wall.

(a) to (b) with (c) at (d) against
(18) We should be loyal __________ our principles.
(a) by (b) to (c) with (d) on
(19) He cannot live__________ his salary.
(a) in (b) with (c) on (d) of
(20) She was married __________ her cousin.
(a) of (b) with (c) to (d) by

Answers:
1 C 6 c 11 a 16 D
2 A 7 c 12 a 17 D
3 A 8 c 13 a 18 B
4 C 9 c 14 b 19 C
5 D 10 a 15 c 20 C

Exercise No – 7

(1) He meddled __________ her personal affairs.

(a) in (b) with (c) to (d) into
(2) Terrorism is a great threat __________our peaceful living.
(a) for (b) to (c) of (d) on
(3) He was unmindful __________ our problems.
(a) to (b) of (c) with (d) from
(4) They mourned __________ the loss of their joys.
(a) at (b) for (c) of (d) on
(5) He is obedient __________ his elders.
(a) of (b) to (c) with (d) for
(6) He cannot part __________his money.
(a) to (b) from (c) with (d) against
(7) I cannot think of parting __________ my friends.
(a) with (b) from (c) to (d) of
(8) He persisted __________ going there.
(a) on (b) in (c) to (d) at
(9) He pleaded __________ them for mercy.
(a) with (b) of (c) to (d) from
(10) There is no particular reason __________ delay.
(a) of (b) for (c) to (d) by
(11) I have great regard __________ him.
(a) of (b) for (c) to (d) from
(12) Obedience is required __________ subordinates.
(a) for (b) from (c) of (d) by
(13) Pakistan is rich __________ natural resources.
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(a) with (b) in (c) of (d) by

(14) He was robbed __________ the valuables.
(a) of (b) from (c) by (d) to
(15) They got late __________ the meeting.
(a) to (b) from (c) for (d) of
(16) They revolted __________ the king.
(a) to (b) with (c) from (d) against
(17) I am sick __________ her silly behaviour.
(a) of (b) with (c) from (d) by
(18) The schedule is subject __________ change.
(a) for (b) to (c) from (d) against
(19) He was surrounded __________ his fans.
(a) with (b) from (c) by (d) of
(20) We should sympathize __________ the less fortunate.
(a) to (b) with (c) on (d) by

Answers:
1 b 6 c 11 b 16 D
2 b 7 b 12 b 17 A
3 b 8 b 13 b 18 B
4 b 9 c 14 a 19 C
5 b 10 b 15 c 20 B

Exercise No – 8

(1) They sent __________the doctor.

(a) for (b) in (c) from (d) to
(2) We shall side __________ you through thick and thin.
(a) by (b) with (c) to (d) for
(3) We are slave __________ our needs.
(a) to (b) for (c) from (d) of
(4) They became suspicious __________ his intentions.
(a) on (b) of (c) at (d) from
(5) He has no sympathy __________ the poor.
(a) for (b) with (c) to (d) at
(6) They soon got tired __________ the job.
(a) with (b) of (c) from (d) by
(7) He was a traitor __________ the country.
(a) to (b) with (c) for (d) of
(8) He has no taste __________ music.
(a) in (b) for (c) with (d) of
(9) They were impatient __________ the delay.
(a) on (b) at (c) from (d) about
(10) She was delighted __________ the result.

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(a) for (b) about (c) on (d) at

(11) He is true __________ his word.
(a) with (b) of (c) by (d) to
(12) They won victory __________ the enemy.
(a) over (b) on (c) to (d) from
(13) We are weary __________ the useless activity.
(a) with (b) to (c) from (d) of
(14) They yielded __________ his demands.
(a) of (b) from (c) to (d) in
(15) They fell victim __________ the disease.
(a) of (b) to (c) from (d) by
(16) They voted __________ the democrat party.
(a) to (b) with (c) for (d) on

(17) They were warned __________ the risk.

(a) to (b) of (c) from (d) by
(18) There was no witness __________ the accident.
(a) of (b) to (c) on (d) from
(19) The funds will go __________the institution for the blind.
(a) in (b) to (c) towards (d) for
(20) I met him __________the corner of the street.
(a) in (b) on (c) at (d) by

Answers:
1 a 6 b 11 d 16 C
2 b 7 a 12 a 17 B
3 a 8 b 13 d 18 B
4 b 9 d 14 c 19 B
5 a 10 b 15 b 20 C

Exercise No – 9

(1) She is anxious __________ her son’s health.

(a) of (b) for (c) with (d) to
(2) I assure you __________my co-operation.
(a) with (b) for (c) to (d) of
(3) He is ashamed __________ his misbehavior.
(a) of (b) at (c) with (d) for
(4) This formula is not applicable __________ this problem.
(a) of (b) for (c) with (d) to
(5) Every body has ambition __________success.
(a) for (b) of (c) to (d) with
(6) She was accompanied __________ her husband.
(a) in (b) with (c) by (d) of
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(7) I adhered __________ my point of view.

(a) of (b) to (c) on (d) with
(8) He ascribed his success __________ the hard work of the instructor.
(a) of (b) to (c) for (d) from
(9) Chips stuck __________ his old methods of teaching.
(a) by (b) to (c) with (d) of
(10) He is immune __________ Criticism.
(a) to (b) against (c) from (d) of
(11) Do you have a calendar __________ 2008?
(a) at (b) for (c) on (d) of
(12) He quickly adjusted himself __________ the new situation.
(a) to (b) with (c) in (d) along

(13) The rent was inclusive __________ water and electricity.

(a) with (b) in (c) of (d) from
(14) Can’t you give smoking?
(a) by (b) up (c) with (d) of
(15) He was threatened __________ dismissal.
(a) of (b) with (c) by (d) from
(16) He directed all his effort and attention __________ a single project.
(a) towards (b) to (c) at (d) on
(17) We looked __________ the house again before we decided we would rent it.
(a) at (b) for (c) over (d) into
(18) We have great expectations __________ you.
(a) on (b) of (c) from (d) to
(19) She did it __________ mistake.
(a) by (b) in (c) for (d) with
(20) Pick it up __________ the handle.
(a) in (b) with (c) from (d) by

Answers:
1 b 6 c 11 d 16 B
2 d 7 b 12 a 17 A
3 a 8 b 13 c 18 C
4 d 9 b 14 b 19 A
5 a 10 a 15 a 20 D

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Exercise No – 10

(1) He made a short visit __________ the site for the office.
(a) to (b) at (c) on (d) of
(2) The house was made __________ wood.
(a) on (b) by (c) with (d) of
(3) Fruit juices can be harmful _________ children’s teeth.
(a) to (b) for (c) on (d) off
(4) Pasteur was given a post __________ the college staff.
(a) in (b) on (c) against (d) at
(5) They are quite optimistic __________ the outcome of the talks.
(a) of (b) for (c) about (d) with
(6) Lister applied Pasteur’s discovery __________ surgery.
(a) on (b) to (c) at (d) through
(7) Certain organisms cannot be seen __________ the naked eye.
(a) from (b) with (c) by (d) through
(8) Your actions do not accord _________ you words.
(a) to (b) from (c) with (d) towards
(9) The telephone is __________ the window.
(a) at (b) over (c) in (d) by
(10) I shall contact you __________ letter.
(a) at (b) by (c) with (d) in
(11) Everybody rose __________ his feet as the chief guest entered.
(a) on (b) in (c) to (d) with
(12) Comfortable shoes prevent your feet __________ injuries.
(a) on (b) to (c) of (d) from
(13) He was fourth __________ the list.
(a) on (b) at (c) in (d) off
(14) He was preoccupied __________ his private affairs.
(a) at (b) with (c) in (d) to
(15) Pasteur entered ________ the competition and settled the matter once and for all.
(a) into (b) in (c) through (d) for
(16) The university bestowed __________ him the degree of Ph.D.
(a) with (b) to (c) on (d) at
(17) The bell was connected __________ the office.
(a) to (b) with (c) from (d) by
(18) He is American __________ birth.
(a) from (b) with (c) since (d) by
(19) He is a lawyer __________ profession.
(a) from (b) in (c) with (d) by
(20) He was relieved the duty.
(a) from (b) at (c) of (d) since

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Answers:
1 a 6 b 11 A 16 C
2 d 7 b 12 D 17 A
3 a 8 c 13 A 18 D
4 b 9 d 14 B 19 D
5 c 10 b 15 D 20 C

Exercise No – 11

(1) He used the situation __________ his own advantage.

(a) in (b) to (c) on (d) for
(2) What was the topic __________ discussion?
(a) on (b) in (c) under (d) off
(3) The step was not appropriate __________ the situation.
(a) to (b) in (c) of (d) from
(4) Some politicians have close connection __________ terrorists.
(a) with (b) to (c) of (d) between
(5) Jobs are hard to come __________ these days.
(a) to (b) for (c) across (d) by

(6) He was knocked down __________ a bus.

(a) from (b) off (c) of (d) by
(7) They agreed __________ the terms of treaty.
(a) in (b) to (c) with (d) on
(8) Steel is made __________ iron.
(a) by (b) of (c) with (d) from
(9) We are __________ war with the terrorists.
(a) in (b) on (c) with (d) at
(10) Can you read a car number plate __________ fifty meters?
(a) on (b) from (c) by (d) at
(11) The pilot jumped __________ the burning plane.
(a) on (b) over (c) into (d) from
(12) New policies became popular __________ the public.
(a) in (b) among (c) with (d) into
(13) She felt weak __________ tiredness.
(a) by (b) from (c) of (d) with
(14) We had to work __________ candlelight.
(a) with (b) by (c) from (d) in
(15) House prices have gone up __________ 10%.
(a) to (b) from (c) of (d) by
(16) __________ law, you are a child until you are 18.
(a) with (b) in (c) of (d) by

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(17) The principal gave away the prizes __________ the students.
(a) in (b) between (c) to (d) among
(18) She had no shoes __________ her feet.
(a) to (b) on (c) in (d) with
(19) Pasteur was disappointed __________ not getting a higher place.
(a) for (b) on (c) in (d) at
(20) The sweater was all __________ holes
(a) with (b) of (c) from (d) in

Answers:
1 d 6 d 11 d 16 d
2 c 7 d 12 c 17 c
3 a 8 b 13 b 18 b
4 a 9 d 14 d 19 d
5 d 10 b 15 d 20 d

Exercise No – 12

(1) I seized him __________ the hand.

(a) by (b) from (c) with (d) of
(2) Cloth is sold __________ the meter.
(a) from (b) with (c) through (d) by
(3) They entered the room __________ the window.
(a) in (b) from (c) by (d) through
(4) This music is not __________ my taste.
(a) for (b) to (c) of (d) by
(5) The masters rallied __________ Chips because they hated Ralston.
(a) by (b) with (c) round (d) to
(6) He climbed __________ the tree when the danger was over.
(a) on (b) up (c) from (d) down
(7) I looked __________ his affairs while he was in hospital.
(a) at (b) for (c) over (d) after
(8) Junk-food can be hazardous __________ your health.
(a) of (b) to (c) with (d) for
(9) We attend the meeting __________her invitation.
(a) on (b) from (c) with (d) at
(10) Who presided __________ the meeting?
(a) in (b) on (c) of (d) over
(11) What have you done __________ your hair?
(a) on (b) with (c) to (d) of
(12) This is a good step __________ peace negotiation.
(a) from (b) towards (c) to (d) in

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(13) Take the third exit __________ the roundabout.

(a) on (b) from (c) over (d) at
(14) He pointed a knife __________ her.
(a) on (b) at (c) to (d) over
(15) Churchill gained advantage __________ the cleverer boys.
(a) at (b) over (c) on (d) of
(16) Churchill did not feel __________ a disadvantage.
(a) in (b) at (c) on (d) for
(17) Chips was not displeased______ the comments.
(a) at (b) by (c) over (d) of
(18) The bullet missed him __________ two inches.
(a) at (b) from (c) within (d) by
(19) Is he worthy __________ this status.
(a) t o (b) of (c) against (d) on
(20) Hamza is affectionate __________ children.
(a) for (b) on (c) with (d) to
Answers:
1 a 6 d 11 c 16 b
2 d 7 d 12 b 17 b
3 d 8 b 13 d 18 d
4 b 9 d 14 b 19 b
5 c 10 d 15 b 20 d

Exercise No – 13

(1) You should not back of your promise.

(a) by (b) out (c) with (d) of
(2) You should beware the pickpockets.
(a) from (b) with (c) through (d) of
(3) Why do you persist gong there?
(a) in (b) from (c) by (d) through
(4) The newspapers played the scandal.
(a) for (b) to (c) upon (d) by
(5) She was charged murder.
(a) by (b) on (c) with (d) to
(6) I am astonished his ignorance.
(a) on (b) up (c) from (d) at
(7) The class consists sixty boys.
(a) at (b) of (c) over (d) after
(8) His deals are board.
(a) above (b) to (c) with (d) for
(9) This road leads Lahore.
(a) on (b) from (c) to (d) at
(10) He took pity them.
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(a) in (b) on (c) of (d) over

(11) I was surprised at her reaction my suggestion.
(a) on (b) with (c) to (d) of
(12) I hope we’ll find a solution the problem.
(a) to (b) towards (c) to (d) in
(13) Are you afraid spiders?
(a) on (b) of (c) over (d) at
(14) Are you annoyed me for being late?
(a) on (b) at (c) to (d) with
(15) I was not aware the facts.
(a) at (b) over (c) on (d) of
(16) I am very bad remembering things.
(a) in (b) at (c) on (d) for
(17) I am bored my job.
(a) at (b) by (c) over (d) with
(18) I’m sure you are capable passing the examination.
(a) at (b) of (c) within (d) by
(19) She is clever making excuses.
(a) to (b) at (c) against (d) on
(20) The streets were crowded tourists.
(a) for (b) on (c) with (d) to

Answers:
1 b 6 d 11 c 16 b
2 d 7 b 12 a 17 d
3 a 8 a 13 b 18 b
4 c 9 c 14 d 19 b
5 c 10 b 15 d 20 c

Exercise No – 14

(1) I was delighted the present you gave me.

(a) in (b) from (c) with (d) to
(2) The study is totally independent central government.
(a) of (b) in (c) with (d) by
(3) Florence is famous its art treasures.
(a) in (b) for (c) by (d) through
(4) Did you read the preface the book?
(a) for (b) to (c) with (d) in
(5) Were you happy your exam results?
(a) by (b) for (c) with (d) to
(6) I’m very impressed her English.
(a) on (b) up (c) from (d) with
(7) Are you interested art?
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(a) in (b) for (c) over (d) after

(8) Why are you always so jealous other people?
(a) of (b) to (c) on (d) for
(9) She was not very keen going out.
(a) on (b) of (c) with (d) at
(10) It was kind you to help me.
(a) in (b) on (c) of (d) over
(11) She was married her cousin.
(a) on (b) too (c) to (d) of
(12) They have always been very nice me.
(a) from (b) with (c) to (d) in
(13) Who was responsible all that noise last night?
(a) for (b) from (c) over (d) at
(14) I hope you weren’t shocked what I said.
(a) on (b) at (c) in (d) for
(15) Your writing is similar mine.
(a) at (b) over (c) to (d) of
(16) I’m sorry the mess. I’ll clear it up later.
(a) in (b) at (c) on (d) for
(17) They provided the information us.
(a) to (b) in (c) over (d) of
(18) They lodged a complaint the local police station.
(a) at (b) by (c) within (d) with
(19) I feel sorry him. He’s had a lot of bad luck.
(a) for (b) to (c) against (d) on
(20) It is stupid him to go out without a coat.
(a) for (b) by (c) with (d) of

Answers:
1 c 6 d 11 c 16 d
2 a 7 a 12 c 17 a
3 b 8 c 13 a 18 d
4 b 9 b 14 b 19 a
5 c 10 c 15 c 20 d

Exercise No – 15

(1) I’m not sure her arrival.

(a) by (b) from (c) with (d) of
(2) Everybody was surprised the news.
(a) in (b) at (c) through (d) by
(3) He was suspicious your intentions.
(a) in (b) from (c) of (d) by
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(a) for (b) to (c) of (d) by

(5) I’m tired waiting.
(a) by (b) with (c) round (d) of
(6) It is typical him to keep everybody waiting.
(a) on (b) of (c) by (d) with
(7) Why were you so unfriendly your brother?
(a) at (b) for (c) over (d) with
(8) She accused him being selfish.
(a) of (b) to (c) with (d) for
(9) Why don’t you concentrate the job?
(a) on (b) from (c) with (d) at
(10) They apologized me.
(a) in (b) on (c) of (d) to
(11) I wrote the company for more information.
(a) on (b) with (c) to (d) of
(12) Everybody blamed him the accident.
(a) from (b) for (c) to (d) in
(13) They entered an agreement.
(a) in (b) from (c) by (d) into
(14) He added their problems.
(a) on (b) at (c) to (d) for
(15) Their house was broken while they were away.
(a) in (b) over (c) on (d) of
(16) He doesn’t care other people.
(a) about (b) at (c) on (d) for
(17) Would you care a cup of coffee?
(a) at (b) by (c) for (d) of
(18) I don’t care very hot weather.
(a) at (b) from (c) for (d) by
(19) The old man needs somebody to care _____ him.
(a) to (b) of (c) against (d) for
(20) Take care yourself.
(a) of (b) on (c) with (d) to

Answers:
1 d 6 b 11 c 16 a
2 b 7 d 12 b 17 c
3 c 8 a 13 d 18 c
4 c 9 a 14 c 19 d
5 d 10 d 15 a 20 a

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Exercise No – 16

(1) A bus collided a car.

(a) by (b) from (c) with (d) of
(2) We complained the manager.
(a) from (b) to (c) through (d) by
(3) The boy was complaining pain in his stomach.
(a) in (b) from (c) of (d) through
(4) Stars travel an immense universe.
(a) for (b) to (c) of (d) through
(5) He did not heed what I said.
(a) by (b) with (c) round (d) to
(6) I congratulate you your success in the exam.
(a) on (b) up (c) from (d) down
(7) He lost control of the car and crashed a wall.
(a) at (b) for (c) into (d) after
(8) He was determined to tide the difficulties.
(a) of (b) to (c) with (d) over
(9) Let me describe you what I saw.
(a) on (b) from (c) with (d) to
(10) He died heart attack.
(a) in (b) to (c) of (d) over
(11) The book is divided three parts.
(a) on (b) with (c) into (d) of
(12) Do you dream being rich or famous?
(a) of (b) towards (c) to (d) in
(13) Can you explain this word me?
(a) to (b) from (c) over (d) at
(14) Take this saucepan and fill it water.
(a) on (b) at (c) with (d) over
(15) I’ll never forgive them what they did.
(a) at (b) for (c) on (d) of
(16) What happened that gold watch you used to have?
(a) over (b) at (c) on (d) to
(17) I’ve never heard him.’
(a) with (b) by (c) over (d) of
(18) Have you heard Zara recently?
(a) in (b) from (c) at (d) by
(19) He insisted coming with me.
(a) for (b) of (c) from (d) on
(20) They only invited a few people their wedding.
(a) by (b) to (c) with (d) to

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Answers:
1 c 6 a 11 c 16 d
2 b 7 c 12 a 17 d
3 c 8 d 13 a 18 c
4 d 9 d 14 c 19 d
5 d 10 c 15 b 20 b

Exercise No – 17

(1) I’ve not seen her since she left the office.
(a) by (b) from (c) with (d) for
(2) His salary is very low; it’s not enough to live
(a) from (b) on (c) through (d) by
(3) We spent the evening listening music.
(a) in (b) to (c) by (d) through
(4) Can you help me to look my keys?
(a) for (b) to (c) of (d) by
(5) Maulvi Abul wore silver rings his fingers.
(a) by (b) with (c) on (d) to
(6) The main reason population increase is illiteracy.
(a) on (b) for (c) from (d) down
(7) He didn’t have enough money to pay the meal.
(a) at (b) for (c) over (d) after
(8) Christopher was firmly gripped the wanderlust.
(a) of (b) to (c) with (d) by
(9) The school provides all its students books.
(a) on (b) from (c) with (d) at
(10) You can rely him.
(a) in (b) on (c) of (d) over
(11) We saw someone with a gun shooting birds.
(a) on (b) with (c) to (d) at
(12) He got very angry and started shouting____ me.
(a) from (b) towards (c) at (d) in
(13) He assented my request.
(a) to (b) from (c) over (d) at
(14) How much do you spend food each week?
(a) on (b) at (c) to (d) over
(15) I hope you will succeed finding the job you want.
(a) at (b) over (c) in (d) of
(16) You should not turn your back a fine opening.
(a) in (b) at (c) on (d) for
(17) Some students were suspected cheating.
(a) at (b) by (c) over (d) of
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(18) Who was that man you were talking ?

(a) at (b) from (c) to (d) by
(19) We talked a lot of things at the meeting.
(a) about (b) of (c) against (d) on
(20) The stars twinkle the sky.
(a) for (b) on (c) in (d) to

Answers:
1 d 6 b 11 d 16 c
2 b 7 B 12 c 17 d
3 b 8 D 13 a 18 c
4 a 9 C 14 a 19 a
5 c 10 B 15 c 20 c

Exercise No – 18

(1) It is always the detriment of their health.

(a) by (b) from (c) with (d) to
(2) The problem calls a strict action.
(a) for (b) with (c) through (d) by
(3) She is thinking going to Canada.
(a) in (b) from (c) of (d) through
(4) His stories were translated many languages.
(a) into (b) to (c) of (d) by
(5) Throw the keys me.
(a) by (b) with (c) round (d) to
(6) She acceded my suggestions.
(a) on (b) up (c) to (d) down
(7) Everybody’ll laugh you.
(a) at (b) for (c) over (d) after
(8) Do not write red ink.
(a) of (b) in (c) with (d) for
(9) They are called different names.
(a) on (b) from (c) with (d) by
(10) Are you connected this new scheme?
(a) in (b) on (c) of (d) with
(11) He entered an argument.
(a) on (b) into (c) to (d) of
(12) I asked him the way Murree.
(a) from (b) towards (c) to (d) in
(13) Ghalib was the poet whom the teacher was referring ______.
(a) on (b) from (c) to (d) at
(14) The 10.30 train left time.
(a) on (b) at (c) to (d) over
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(15) There were prizes the end of the concert.

(a) at (b) over (c) on (d) of
(16) I’m going away the end of this month.
(a) in (b) at (c) on (d) for
(17) He was reluctant in the beginning but came round the end.
(a) at (b) by (c) in (d) of
(18) Your name is not the list.
(a) at (b) from (c) within (d) on
(19) He held me the wrist.
(a) by (b) of (c) against (d) on
(20) He traveled the bus.
(a) for (b) by (c) with (d) to
Answers:
1 d 6 C 11 b 16 b
2 a 7 A 12 c 17 c
3 c 8 B 13 c 18 d
4 a 9 D 14 a 19 a
5 d 10 D 15 a 20 b

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