Preposition JSC

Question
J.S.C. no-1:
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to—round—from—away—down—from
When a boy George Washington was about to go
(a) — sea as a sailor everything was ready. A box
had been carried (b) — to the boat. When he came
to his mother to bid her farewell, he saw tears
bursting (c) — her eyes. However, he said nothing
to her, turned (d) — to his servant and said. ‘Fetch
my box back. I will not go (e) — to break my
mother’s heart.’ He abstained (f) — going to sea.
Answer : 1. (a) to (b) down (c) from (d) round (e)
away (f) from.
Question
J.S.C. no-2:
for—on—to—from—in—to
Unemployment is a curse (a) — the society. An

unemployed person is a burden (b) — a family. It is
a matter of regret that most of the people (c) —
our country are unemployed. We have too many
people to be employed compared (d) — the scope
of employment. Bangladesh needs more offices,
factories, industries and agricultural works to
provide employment facilities (e) — the increasing
number
J.S.C. of unemployed
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country free (f) — unemployment.
Answer-2 : (a) to (b) on (c) in (d) to (e) for (f) from.
Question no-3:
with—upon—about—about—by—with
One should take great care (a) — the choice of

one’s companions. Our happiness or misery
depends
J.S.C. (b)
— this choice. If a good man
mixes (c)
— those who are bad and wicked he is sure to lose
his character. Whereas if a bad man comes in
contact (d) — the good and the virtuous he will
soon be one of them. We should be careful (e) —
choosing companions. We should not forget that a
man is known (f) — the company he keeps.
Answer-3 : (a) about (b) upon (c) with (d) with (e)
about (f) by.
Question no-4:
in—to—out—for—from—to
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The secret of success in life lies (a) — the proper

use of time. Many of us are apt (b) — forget that
every moment is precious. Life is short but the art
is long. Time is uncertain. We do not know when
we will be called away (c) — this world by death.
During this limited and uncertain period, we have
to build (d) — our body and mind, and apply them
(e) — useful activities. Moreover, we will have to
account (f) — Allah for our activities.
Answer-4
J.S.C. : (a)
PREPOSITION in (b) to (c) from (d) up (e) for/to (f)
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to.
Question no-5:
with—in—up—down—up—in
One day the king was lying (a) — the fort. He cast
his eyes on a wall and saw a spider. It was
climbing (b) — the wall. But it was very high. The
spider fell (c) — every time it tried. But it did not
givePREPOSITION
J.S.C. (d) — its
attempt. His heart was filled (e) —
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joy. He said to himself, ‘Why should I lose heart? I

must try again.’ A man should not give (f) — to any
obstacles.
Answer-5 : a) in (b) up (c) down (d) up (e) with (f)

in.
Question no-6:
of—by—in—to—between—to
Long
J.S.C. ago a war
took place (a) — two PAGE
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They
were the Greeks and the Trojans. Why did the war
take place? It took place because the Greeks felt
that they had been insulted (b) — the Trojans. The
Greeks lived (c) — islands. Their kings, princes
and soldiers came together and decided that they
should teach the Trojans a good lesson. They
came (d) — Troy on ships. Troy was the name (e)
— the town where the Trojans lived. The Greeks
were eager (f) — entering into the town.
Answer-6 : (a) between (b) by (c) in (d) to (e) of (f)

for.
Question no-7:
from—off—to—from—for—to
Ruplal decided (a) — living a lonely life. So he

became detached (b) — his family. He cut (c) — all
his relation and went (d) — a jungle. There he also
found himself beset (e) — many problems.
Therefore, he wanted to dissociate himself (f) —
all kinds of social complications.
Answer-7 : (a) for (b) from (c) off (d) to (e) with (f)
from.
Question no-8:
on—In—to—of—to—in
Though Rahim’s father was blind (a) — his one

eye, he is not blind (b) — his son’s fault. This year
Rahim succeeded (c) — the examination. All
congratulated
J.S.C. him (d) — his brilliant PAGE
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The
fact was that he was regular (e) — his class and
sincere in his studies. So he is sure (f) — success
in life.
Answer-8 : (a) of (b) to (c) in (d) on (e) in (f) to.
Question no-9:
on—of—in—to—by—in
Moreover, it results (a) — some loss of life. After

the floodwater recedes, diarrhoea breaks out (b)
— an epidemic form and many die (c) — this water
borne disease. Flood is not only destructive but
also does good (d) — us. It makes our land fertile
(e) — depositing silt (f) — it.
Answer-9
J.S.C. : (a)
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on.
Question no-10:
against—to—behind—from—in—to
The majority of the people living (a) — poverty are

women. Many reasons are working (b) — their
poverty. Women at workplace do not get their
desirable and just wages (c) — their contributions.
They are less paid than men. This is the general
scenario of the workplace in one side, which
tends to be little their contribution (d) — society.
Their domestic work is treated as inferior (e) —
that of men (f) — our social perspective.
Answer-10 : (a) in (b) behind (c) against (d) to (e)

to (f) from.
Question no-11:
after—to—from—in—to—in
A man who is true (a) — his word, is an honest

man. He knows that true happiness consists (b) —
honesty. So he does not fall victim (c) — greed. He
does not hanker (d) — money. He derives pleasure
(e) — good activities. Good activities results (f) —
peace and prosperity.
Answer-11 : (a) to (b) in (c) to (d) after (e) from (f)

in.
Question no-12:
in—to—of—in—over—to
Flood is considered a blessing (a) — the sense

that it makes the soil alluvial. Silt is scattered (b)
— land owing (c) — flood and makes the soil
fertile. As a result, various kinds (d) — crops are
grown on this soil (e) — plenty. So, flood is not
always a curse (f) — the country.
Answer-12 : (a) in (b) over (c) to (d) of (e) in (f) to.

Question no-13:
out—about—for—with—on—in
After having finished our breakfast, we set (a) —
getting thing ready (b) — cooking lunch. When
everything was ready, we set (c) — for sightseeing
in three groups, each (d) — a teacher, The bearers
were left to cook the meal and keep watch (e) —
our things. However, the memory of excursion will
be ever-fresh (f) — my heart.
Answer13 : (a) about (b) for (c) out (d) with (e) on
(f) in.
Question
J.S.C. no-14:
for—with—upon—in—in—In
(a) — all the sincerity the nurse attending (b) —
the patient even knowing that her effort (c) —
keeping the man alive might end (d) — smoke, as
doctors of the Board also thought the case as
almost a cry (e) — the wilderness. So we were (f)
— great anxiety.
Answer-14 : (a) With (b) upon (c) for (d) in (e) in (f)
in.
Question
J.S.C. no-15:
with—for—of—with—out—of
Man has an unquenchable thirst (a) — knowledge.

He is never satisfied (b) — what he has known and
learnt. The curiosity (c) — knowing coupled (d) —
the indomitable spirit (e) — adventure has inspired
him to undertake and carry (f) — dangerous tasks.
Answer-15 : (a) for (b) with (c) of (d) with (e) of (f)
out.
Question no-16:
in—on—with—in—out—In
There was no one (a) — the house, Nahid knocked

thrice. As there was no response, he was
surprised. Pushing the door, he went (b) —. There
was blood (c) — the carpet. He hurried (d) —. He
had no time because he was preoccupied (e) — an
important job. So he went away (f) — despair.
Answer-16 : (a) in (b) in (c) on (d) out (e) with (f) in.
Question no-17:
in—of—with—for—of—in
There are a good number (a) — reasons why
students of Bangladesh fail in English. That
English is a foreign language is main reason. In
other words students have no good feeling (b) —
English. Very few of them are earnest (c) —
learning. What the students seek is to cross the
stairs (d) — examination. (e) — that situation, we,
the teachers of English try to find out a technique
suitable (f) — all.
Answer-17 : (a) of (b) with (c) in (d) of (e) In (f) for.
Question no-18:
for—in—for—to—for—to
Our school advertised for the post of an English

teacher. Mr. Khan thought that he was competent
(a) — the post because he considered himself
good (b) — English. So he applied (c) — the
headmaster (d) — the post. The headmaster
appointed him (e) — the post. Because, he was
qualified (f) — the post.
Answer-18
J.S.C. PREPOSITION: (a) for (b) at/in (c) to (d)PAGE
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(e) to (f)
for.
Question no-19:
for—of—on—with—from—of
Socrates was born (a) — poor working class
parents probably in the years of 470 BC. He had
the usual education of the boys in those days. It
consisted (b) — learning music, science,
philosophy and gymnastics; He also studied the
arts of public speaking and argumentation. As a
young man, he served the army and fought in
several
J.S.C. battles
(c) — great courage. PAGE
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he left
the army, he carried (d) —his search (e) — truth.
He though that only truth can free a man (f) —
vices.
Answer-19 : (a) of (b) of (c) with (d) on (e) for (f)

from.
Question no-20:
in—of—on—from—in—upon
Iphitos
J.S.C. hit
(a) — a plan. He invited
the best
athletes (b) — the nearby cities to the valley of
Olympia to take part (c) — athletes contests.
Iphitos’ plan worked well. For a time the Greek
warriors, instead (d) — fighting with their
neighbours, tried to outdo their rivals (e) —
friendly games and sports. Our youths should give
emphasis (f) — games and sports.
Answer-20 : (a) upon (b) from (c) in (d) of (e) in (f)

on.
Question no-21:
to—at—off—for—against—to
One day the Sultan asked the Qazi whether it was

lawful to cut (a) — some limb or another of those
dishonest people. The Qazi declared that such
punishments were (b) — the rules of Islam. The
Sultan became very annoyed (c) — this. The
Sultan further asked whether the wealth he
gained through his conquests belonged (d) — him
or to the public. The Qazi replied that the army
fought (e) — it and as such, it belonged (f) —
public treasury.
Answer-21 : (a) off (b) against (c) at (d) to (e) for (f)
to.
Question no-22:
for—in—from—to—for—to
An honest man is true (a) — his word. He does not

deviate (b) — the path of honesty. He knows that
true peace consists (c) — honesty. So, he doesn’t
fall a victim (d) — any greed. He has no ambition
(e) PREPOSITION
J.S.C. — worldlythings. He knows that love (f) —
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worldly things lead a man to sin.
Answer-22 : (a) to (b) from (c) in (d) to (e) for (f)

for.
Question no-23:
in—at—up—to—in—for
I rested
J.S.C. (a)
— an hour (b) — the veranda.
I could
see the other village houses and many trees. The
trees were very big, but the village houses were
very small. Soon it was night (c) — the hills. Then
my aunt gave me some supper. I ate it and went to
sleep. (d) — midnight I woke (e) — suddenly and
heard a sound near me. Then I woke up and
rushed (f) — the spot.
Answer-23 : (a) for (b) at (c) up (d) At (e) up (f) to.
Question no-24:
of—to—beside—past—in—on
The marriage ceremony was over and the guests

were all going (a) — the feast. The old grey-
bearded sailor sat (b) — a stone (c) — the church
and watched the people walking (d) — him. He had
a strange, mad look (e) — his eyes and suddenly
stopped one (f) — the guests.
Answer-24 : (a) to (b) on (c) beside (d) past (e) in

(f) of.
Question no-25:
of—for—with—on—through
—beyond—at
I received from her another letter saying that she

was passing (a) — Paris and would like to have a
chat (b) — me, but her time was limited and the
only free moment she had was (c) — the following
Thursday; she was spending the morning at the
Luxemburg and asked me if I would give her a
little
J.S.C. luncheon
at Foyot’s afterwards.PAGEFoyot’s
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is a
restaurant (d) — which the French senators ate
and it was so far (e) — my means that I had never
even thought (f) — going there.
Answer-25 : (a) through (b) with (c) on (d) at (e)

beyond (f) of.
Question no-26:
up—with—in—after—for—of
Everyone
J.S.C. desires
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attain it.
Some people hanker (b) — riches. Some are
content (c) — what they have. True happiness lies
(d) — contentment. It is high time we gave (e) —
the habit (f) — covetousness.
Answer-26 : (a) for (b) after (c) with (d) in (e) up (f)
of.
Question no-27:
in—to—with—after—at—to
The gentle breeze, playing (a) — the tiny sails of

little boats, adds (b) — the beauty of the
atmosphere. The cow boys drive their cattle
slowly homewards and the weary cultivator casts
his last look (c) — his fields before returning
home. Flocks of birds make their way to nests. (d)
— short everyone feeling merry (e) — the day’s
work, retires (f) — the retiring rooms.
Answer-27 : (a) with (b) to (c) at (d) In (e) after (f)

to.
Question no-28:
of—with—behind—in—of—into
The country is overburdened (a) — a huge

population. It is also putting all her earning (b) —
import of food. As we all know that the country is
not self sufficient (c) — food production, she
cannot provide her people with all basic
necessities (d) — life. As a result, we are lagging
(e) — in term of economic progress. So our
common people should be made aware (f) — this.
Answer-28 : (a) with (b) into (c) in (d) of (e) behind

(f) of.
Question no-29:
for—into—of—with—for—with
The year 2014 must be a new beginning (a) — us

all. (b) — united efforts the culture of war and
violence can be transformed (c) — a culture of
peace non-violence. This demands the
participation (d) — everyone. It gives young people
andPREPOSITION
J.S.C. future generation
values that canPAGE
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them
to shape a world blessed (e) — dignity, harmony,
justice, solidarity, liberty and prosperity.
Everybody should work (f) — promoting peace.
Answer-29 : (a) for (b) With (c) into (d) of (e) with
(f) for.
Question no-30:
in—over—at—with—to—for
I was
J.S.C. invited
(a) — a party last night.PAGE
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7 o’clock and continued (b) — two hours. The
guests were enchanted (c) — the enjoyable
programme. It was presided (d) — by our principal.
He delivered a speech (e) — the end of the
function. However, I took part (f) — the
competition and won a prize.
Answer-30 : (a) to (b) for (c) with (d) over (e) at (f)
in.
Question no-31:
out—of—with—to—into—of
We are gifted (a) — wisdom. To leave it untapped

and dormant is an abuse and an insult (b) — what
we are born with. So all we should try to put our
wisdom (c) — practice. This will obviously help us
to bring (d) — all (e) — our inner and inherent
wisdom. Wisdom is now a must for the betterment
(f) — the suffering humanity.
Answer-31 : (a) with (b) to (c) into (d) out (e) of (f)
of.
Question
J.S.C. no-32:
from—with—on—in—down—with
The other day while I was (a) — my way to

college, it began to rain. I got drenched
thoroughly. I took shelter (b) — a wayside shop.
Since I had no umbrella (c) — me, I had to stay
there until the rain stopped. I was wet (d) — head
to foot and was shivering (e) — cold. After
reaching college. I lay (f) — on the ground and fell
unconscious.
Answer-32
J.S.C. PREPOSITION: (a) on (b) in (c) with (d) PAGE
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(e) with
(f) down.
Question no-33:
up—from—to—by—for—to
It is known to all that a sinner is hardly pricked (a)

— his conscience. But when he realizes his sin, he
tries to atone (b) — his sin. He devotes himself (c)
— good work. He gives (d) — his bad habit. He
tries to refrain (e) — doing any crime. Crime leads
a man
(f) — destruction.
Answer-33 : (a) by (b) for (c) to (d) up (e) from (f)

to.
Question no-34:
of withabout onatin
A Royal Bengal tiger is a gorgeous creature. It is

(a)  three and a half feet high and six feet long.
Its skin is dazzling yellow in colour (b)  black
stripes
J.S.C. (c) 
it. The Royal Bengal Tigers
are found
(d)  the Sundarbans in Bangladesh and some
other parts (e)  the world. They must be saved (f)
 any cost.
Answer-34 : (a) about (b) with (c) on
(d) in (e) of (f) at.
Question no-35:
totoon oftoof
Allah
J.S.C. has bestowed
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So
we should be thankful (b)  Him. The world is full
(c)  innumerable fine things. Man is ignorant (d) 
these gifts. He should not be ungrateful (e) 
Allah. Allah is the most kind (f)  all living beings.
Answer-35 : a) on (b) to (c) of (d) of
(e) to (f) to.
Question no-36:
onbeyondduringwithininthrough
(a)  my spare time I read novels, sometimes I

skim (b)  the newspapers. I also talk to my
friends (c)  the mobile phone. At times I drop (d)
 my friends’ house, I wish I could go (e)  my
limit. But man can do many things (f)  this limit.
Answer-36 : (a) During (b) through (c) on
(d) in (e) beyond (f) within.

Question no-37:
around overoff alongupto
It was late afternoon when I got (a)  the bus. As I

walked to my house (b)  a semi-dark lane,
something lying near a lamppost caught my eyes,
I picked it (c)  and it was a wallet. I looked (d) 
but there was none. I carried it (e)  my house.
Reaching my house, I was pondering (f)  what I
should do.
Answer-37 : (a) off (b) along (c) up
(d) around (e) to (f) over
Question no-38:
onoffrominonwith
Good paragraphs result (a)  good planning, Think

(b)  a general area you are interested in. Perhaps
it something to do
(c) 
J.S.C. history
or another branch of social
students
or science. May be you have an interest (d)  rock
music, a particular sport or cooking, You may
want to brainstorm with some of your classmates
to generate ideas. When you have decided (e)  a
topic that you would like to write about and share,
write it now (f)  the paper.
Answer-38 : (a) from (b) of (c) with
(d) in (e) on (f) on.

Question no-39:
towithtowithwithto
Mohsin is very attentive (a)  his studies.

Moreover, he can accommodate himself (b)  all
circumstances. I am acquainted
(c)  him. I always compare him (d)  my younger

brother who is devoted (e)  his studies. I hope he
will succeed (f)  life.
Answer-39
J.S.C. PREPOSITION: (a) to (b) to (c) with PAGE : 52
(d) with (e) to (f) in.
Question no-40:
about withoutofintoby
Life (a)  great authors are expressed (b)  their

great works, Literature can best serve its purpose
(c)  depicting the reality of life and helps the
progress
J.S.C. of humanity.
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life: 53fails (e) 
have any inspiration. So, we should read literature
to know (f)  life and its reality.
Answer-40 : (a) of (b) in (c) by
(d) Without (e) to (f) about.
Question no-41:
to –at–upon–from –of–for–with
There
J.S.C. wasa boy named Mannan. PAGE
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was
hindrance (a) — success from the beginning in his
life. It hindered him (b) — going abroad. But he did
not lose heart. He was hopeful (c) — his success.
He hit (d) — a plan. The plan worked well. For this
he was thankful (e) — Allah. At last he sat (f) —
the top and succeeded.
Answer-41 : (a) to (b) from (c) of (d) upon (e) to (f)

at.
Question
J.S.C. no-42:
byg–in–for–to–at–up–with–into
A pious man is absorbed (a) — meditation. He

abides (b)– the rules of religion. He clings (c) — his
faith. He knows that man is accountable to Allah
(d) — his action. He is not angry (e) — anybody. He
behaves well (f) — others.
Ansswer-42 : (a) in (b) by (c) to (d) for (e) at (f)

with.
Question
J.S.C. no-43:
at–in–from–after —
with–of–on–out
A poor man suffers (a) — many things. He is

destitute (b) — wealth. He is deprived (c) — the
basic needs of life. But he is contented (d) — what
he has. He does not hanker (e) — wealth. He lives
(f) — mental peace.
Answer-43
J.S.C. PREPOSITION: (a) from (b) of (c) of (d) PAGE
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(e) after
(f) in.
Question no-44:
to–of–from–in–By–up–out–on
Honesty is a great virtue and the result (a) –

honesty is beyond description. It results (b) —
peace. On the other hand, misery results (c) —
vice. An honest man is true (d)– his word. He never
deviates
J.S.C. (e)
— the path of honesty. PAGE
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successful life (f)– being honest.
Answer-44 : (a) of (b) in (c) from (d) to (e) from (f)

by.
Question no-45:
to –in–of–out–by–
about–with–against
Mahir
J.S.C. is never
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He
works hard. He believes that success lies (b) —
hard work. So, he is always engaged (c) — studies.
At the same time, he is not forgetful (d) — his
duties to his parents and relatives. So, he is
blessed (e) –all. He is serious (f) — his life.
Answer-45 : (a) to (b) in (c) in (d) of (e) by (f) about.
Question no-46:
for–from–with–to–in–
over–after–above
Today man has been suffering (a) — various

diseases. But there is no remedy (b) –some fatal
diseases. So, human beings are subject (c) —
decay and death. One day, he will depart (d) —
this world. Here he cannot live (e) — a long time.
But he can live (f) — the memory of people through
his work.
Answer-46
J.S.C. PREPOSITION: (a) from (b) for (c) to (d) from
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(e) for (f)
in.
Question no-47:
to–of–from–in–out–by–for–up
A good student is always fond (a) — books. He

tries to adhere (b) — his studies. He also tries to
secure good marks (c) — the examination. He
never deviates (d) — his studies because success
is born
J.S.C. (e) —
perseverance. He alsoPAGE
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(f) —
the betterment of his motherland.
Answer-47 : (a) of (b) to (c) in (d) from (e) of (f) for.
Question no-48:
ing_on_with_from_into_of_over_off
Trees are useful to man (a) _ three different ways.

They provide us (b) _ food and other products. It
bears
J.S.C. a great
impact (c) _ climate. If
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trees, our country will turn (d) _ a desert in the

near future. Trees can save us (e) _ flood and
other natural calamities. We must make the
people aware (f) _ the importance of trees.
Answer-48 : (a) in (b) with (c) on (d) into (e) from

(f) of.
Question no-49:
with_about_of
J.S.C. PREPOSITION _up_to_from_into_out PAGE : 64
Anger is one (a) _ the six passions in the life of

human being. It is harmful (b) _ any man’s life. So,
we should not be angry (c) _ anybody (d) _
anything. Anger brings a man down (e) _ level of a
beast. We must stay away (f) _ it.
Answer-49 : (a) of (b) to (c) with (d) about (e) to (f)

from.
Question no-50:
by_to_up_of_without_on_with_in
Gratefulness is one of the super virtues (a) _ man.

A grateful person is honoured (b) _ all. We must be
grateful (c) _ those who have brought us (d) _. (e) _
their affection and care, we would not be able to
survive (f) _ this earth.
Answer-50 : (a) of (b) by (c) to (d) up (e) without (f)

on.
Question
J.S.C. no-51:
at_to_by_with_in_from_for_on
An honest man is appreciated and trusted (a) _ all.

(b) _ every walk of life honesty is valued the most.
An honest man never adopts crook means with a
view (c) _ achieving his objectives. His rise (d) _
life may be slow but he achieves the permanent
glory (e) _ the long run. He stays away (f) _ bad
things.
Answer-51 : (a) by (b) At (c) to (d) in (e) in (f) from.

Question no-52:
on_in_to_of_for_into_against_with
21 February is a red letter day (a) _ the history of

Bangladesh. (b) _ this day in 1952, some young
men sacrificed their lives (c) _ establishing Bangla
one of the state languages (d) _ Pakistan. But the
blood shedding was not (e) _ vain. It was
accompanied (f) _ freedom.
Answer-
J.S.C. 52
PREPOSITION : (a) in; (b) On; (c) for; (d)PAGE
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(e) in; (f)
with.
Question no-53:
up_with_over_to_in_
of_into_under
A good student is never indifferent (a) _ his

studies. He knows well that a sound mind lies (b) _
a sound
J.S.C. body.
So, he always takes care
(c) _ his
health. He gets (d) _ early in the morning. He
possesses control (e) _ everything concerned with
happy life. He is satisfied (f) _ his capability.
Answer-53 : (a) to (b) in (c) of (d) up (e) of (f) with.
Question no-54:
in_to_of_for_without_by_up_off
Everybody
J.S.C. PREPOSITIONknows
that death is inevitable
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(a) _ all.
No matter how much one tries to avoid it. It
comes only once (b) _ life. Still fear (c) _ death is
the greatest fear (d) _ man. It is better to die nobly
than to live (e) _ honour. We can get immortality (f)
_ it.
Answer-54 : (a) to (b) in (c) of (d) for (e) without (f)

by.
Question no-55:
on—out—with—to—of—for—by—behind
The moon is very familiar figure (a) — all of us.

She awakens a feeling (b) — love in our heart.
Even the infant stretches (c) — its hands to grasp
this beautiful object. Nor is her appeal confined
(d) — only children, even since the string of the
poetic faculty in man, she has furnished a theme
(e) — poets and artists. The moon is filled (f) —
beauty.
Answer-55 : (a) to (b) of (c) out (d) to (e) for (f)

with.
Question no-56:
from—by—in—to—of—on—for—with
A pious man remain absorbed (a) — the path of

religion. He abides (b) — the rules of religion. He
never deviates (c) — the path of it. He clings (d) —
his belief. He knows it well that everyone will
have to account to the Almighty (f) — his action.
Answer-56 : (a) in (b) by (c) from (d) to (e) for (f)

with.
Question no-57:
of—to—in—over—with—on—without—for
Man can not prosper (a) — life (b) — industry. The

active persons have reached high position (c) —
the society by dint of hard labour. Everyone should
remember that industry is the key (d) — success.
Without working hard, we can not gain the motto
(e) — life. He should depend only (f) — his quality

and nothing else.
Answer-57
J.S.C. PREPOSITION: (a) in (b) without (c) in (d) to (e) of (f)
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on.
Question no-58:
about—on—in—of—over—
around—with—under
Once I saw an old man on the way to my school.

He was (a) — seventy years old. He had a strange
mad look in his eyes. He was sitting (b) — a
mango tree. He was wearing a long robe (c) —
pyjama. A bag was hung (d) — his shoulder. People
were gathering (e) — him. The curiosity (f) — the
crowd made his a little bit disturbed. After
sometime, he left the place silently.
Answer-58 : (a) about (b) under (c) with (d) over (e)
around (f) of.
Question no-59:
of—with—about—to—from—in—at—on
Science has blessed us (a) — many wonders.

Electricity is the first wonder (b) — modern
science. It is a great source of power and energy.
It has brought (c) — a great change in the life of
human being. Telephone is another wonder of
modern science. It helps a man to talk with
anyone (d) — the world. Radio is another great
wonder
J.S.C. of modern
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voice (e)
— any part of the world though a radio. So, the
uses of modern science can be seen (f) —
everyday life clearly.
Answer-59 : (a) with (b) of (c) about (d) in (e) from

(f) in.
Question no-60:
in—of—from—through—
after—on—over—into
Bangladesh is a land (a) — river. There are many

big and small rivers here (b) — Bangladesh. No
other country in the world has so many rivers as
Bangladesh. Most of the rivers have been risen (c)
— the Himalayas and fallen (d) — the Bay of
Bengal. There are many rivers that flow (e) —
Bangladesh. The rivers play an important role in
our economy. Many industries have been grown (f)
— the bank of the rivers.
Answer-60 : (a) of (b) in (c) from (d) into (e)

through (f) on.
Question: Read the following passage and fill in

the blanks with suitable preposition. 5
Set-1:
My dear Jibon,
Love to you. I am very glad to know that you have

stood first in order (a) — merit. I know you would
do well in the examination as you worked hard. So
it isPREPOSITION
J.S.C. rightlysaid that industry is the key (b) —
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success. Very few students can do well in the

examination (c) — dint of merit. It is seen that
those who became great in this mundane world
have become so (d) — hard labour and
perseverance. I pray to omnipotent creator (e) —
your brilliant result.
Your loving friend, Anjon.
Answer: Set-1: (a) of (b) to (c) by (d) by/through (e)

for.
Set-2:
Dear Anika,
It gave me a great pleasure that you obtained GPA

5 (a) — the HSC examination. Of course, there is
no mention in your letter (b) — your future plan,
which is so important. You know, without plan
nothing is created (c) — earth, and everything
goes on accordingly. So, it is important that you
make a plan (d) — what you are going to do next.
Remember that taking admission to a chosen
department
J.S.C. has become uncertain.
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competition is held (e) — the best students.
Your loving friend, Masud.
Answer: Set-2: (a) in (b) about (c) on (d) of (e)

among.
Set-3:
My dear Masud,
I can
J.S.C. hardly
believe that your fatherPAGEis: 88 no more.
PREPOSITION
The news came to me just like a bolt (a) — the

blue. He was so kind (b) — me that I feel it as a
personal loss to myself. May his soul rest in
peace. Everyone of your locality has expressed
sympathy (c) — you. Take courage for your
appearing (d) — the HSC examination this year.
Your future depends (e) — the result of the
examination. Write to me soon.
Yours ever, Anika.
Answer: Set-3: (a) from (b) to (c) for (d) at (e) on.
Set-4:
My dear Anjon,
I have heard that you are going to take logic (a) —

Economics. If you do so, I think, you will make a
mistake. You must carry on your study with
Economics. In the present world (b) —
globalization the importance (c) — Economics can
not be denied. The development of the country
largely depends (d) — its economic development.
So before
J.S.C. taking
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(e) — the matter.
Yours sincerely, Jibon.
Answer: Set-4: (a) for (b) of (c) of (d) on (e) over.
Set-5:
Dear Sir,
I shall be grateful to you if you kindly publish the

following write-up in your newspaper. ‘Culture is
the PREPOSITION
J.S.C. mirror and
reflection (a) — life (b) — a society
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(c) — a country. From the beginning of cable TV,

the western as well as Indian culture is sweeping
(d) — our culture. If we fall to make our people
interested (e) — our own culture, the cultural
invasion is a must. We should make all our efforts
to improve our cultural heritage and
entertainment media, so that we can uphold our
heritage.’
Yours sincerely, Maliha
Answer: Set-5: (a) of (b) in/of (c) of (d) away (e) in.
Set-6:
My dear Sumon,
I feel sad to learn about your illness. Don’t get

worried. You will soon come round. You are (a) —
a good physician. You must act (b) — her advice
and suggestions. I think over reading has told (c)
— your health. Keeping late hours is harmful (d) —
health. As a good student you must follow the
rules of keeping good health. Don’t get anxious
about
J.S.C. the exam.
PREPOSITION You will find apple time (e) —
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preparation for the exam.
Yours sincerely, Apu
Answer: Set-6: (a) under (b) on (c) upon (d) to (e)

for.
Set-7:
It was very nice of you to have written to me. You

will be glad to know that I got the first prize (a) —
the debate competition in English of our college
(b) PREPOSITION
J.S.C. — the topic ‘The importancePAGEof : 94
learning
English’. I will now tell you (c) — brief what I said
there. English is an international language. All
that is best in modern civilization is available (d)
— English. If we avoid English, we will keep
ourselves aloof (e) — the civilization world.
Ans. (a) in (b) on (c) in (d) in (e) from.
Set-8:
Dear Sagar,
I am
J.S.C. going
to tell you (a) — the proper
use of
holidays. They give us Relief (b) — heavy pressure
of regular work or normal duties. They help us to
get rid (c) — the din and bustle of life. We know
that to work (d) — pause is tiresome. So, holidays
are essential (e) — our life.
Ans. (a) about (b) from (c) of (d) without (e) for/to.
Set-9:
Dear Arif,
Thank
J.S.C. you so
much (a) — your kindPAGE
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: 96
to
your birthday party. I think we shall make enjoy
the day very much. Will Karim be present (b) —
that day? I shall go to your house (c) — my
younger sister. Convey my best regards (d) — your
parents. (e) — best wishes.
Ans. (a) for (b) on (c) with (d) to (e) with.
Set-10:
My dear
J.S.C. Mimi,
Love to you. I am very glad to know that you have

stood first in order (a) — merit. I know you would
do well in the examination as you worked hard. So
it is rightly said that industry is the key (b) —
success. Very few students can do well in the
examination (c) — dint of merit. It is seen that
those who became great in this mundane world
have become so (d) — hard labour and
perseverance. I pray to omnipotent creator (e) —
your brilliant result
Ans.PREPOSITION
J.S.C. (a) of (b) to (c) by (d) through/by PAGE
(e) : for.
98
Set-12:
Dear Sir,
I shall be grateful to you if you kindly publish the

following write-up in your newspaper. ‘Culture is
the mirror and reflection (a) — life (b) — a society.
(c) — a country. From the beginning of cable TV,
the western as well as Indian culture is sweeping
(d) — our culture. If we fail to make our people
interested (e) — our own culture, the cultural
invasion
J.S.C. is a
must. We should make all
PREPOSITION our efforts
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to improve our cultural heritage and

entertainment media, so that we can uphold our
heritage.’
Ans. (a) of (b) in/of (c) of (d) away (e) in
Set-13:
Dear Sebanty,
We PREPOSITION
J.S.C. are pleased
to learn that you will be able to
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start the course (a) — Business studies from

September this year. In reply (b) — your request,
we have allotted you room number 315 in the East
Hall. You must complete your registration (c) —
August. Classes will start (d) — September 12. We
look forward (e) — meeting you.
Ans. (a) on (b) to (c) by (d) from (e) to
Set-14:
Dear Mohon,
Sorry for my unwilling delay to attend the function

(a) — your residence. When I was ready (b) — the
function, my father (c) — giving me any
information, cause to me. He had fallen seriously
ill. So I could not help taking him (d) — a clinic for
immediate treatment. I hope I will visit you (e) — a
week.
Ans. (a) at/in (b) for (c) without (d) to (e)

within/after/in
Set-15:
My dear Mim,
Happy to know your brilliant success (a) —

medical profession. Always remember that man is
the noblest creation (b) — Allah, and his greatness
lies in selfless service (c) — humanity as well as
in doing something great and noble (d) — human
beings
J.S.C. irrespective
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colour.
Waiting to hear again (e) — you.
Your well-wisher, Raihan.
Ans. (a) in (b) of (c) to/towards (d) for (e) from
Set-16:
Dear Pretty,
I received
J.S.C. from
you another e-mail saying
that you
will pass (a) — Dhaka next week. In your letter
you wished that you would like to have a chat (b)
— me about your course of study. You also
mentioned that your time is very limited and the
only free day you have is (c) — the next Friday.
You planned to spend the morning at Banani and
requested me to give a little luncheon (d) — my
residence in the noon. I agree (e) your plan.
Thanks. Your Uncle, Tahsin
Ans. (a) through (b) with (c) on (d) at (e) to/with

Set-17:
One day some boys were playing by a pond. All (a)

— a sudden, they saw some frogs were swimming
in it. They started throwing stones (b) — them.
Two or three frogs died (c) — it. One senior frog
holding its head (d) — said, ‘Please stop this cruel
act of yours.’ The boys said, ‘We are playing a
game. We will not stop.’ ‘What is a game for you is
a cause of death (e) — us,’ said the frog.
Ans. (a) on (b) at/to/towards (c) by (d) up (e) for/to.

Set-18:
Dear Rimi,
You know, the world we live (a) — is full (b) —

different things. There are many things (c) — us.
All these things make (d) — air environment. We
should not turn a good, clean environment (e) — a
bad polluted one.
Yours ever, Sumi

Ans. (a) in (b) of (c) around (d) up (e) into.
Set-19:
Population growth is one (a) — the causes (b) —

the world’s environmental problems. Although the
growth rate (c) — the world’s population has
slowed slightly since the 1990s, still it increases
(d) — 77 million human beings each year. (e) — the
increasing number of people, destruction of
habitats
J.S.C. and
the use of additional
natural
resources are gradually increasing.
Ans. (a) of (b) of (c) of (d) about (e) with/for.
Set-20:
Dear Runu,
How are you? Well, I hope you’re OK. And working

hard, as usual. Can I ask (a) — a favour? I will be
in Dhaka
J.S.C. for
a week (b) — your Aunties
medical
check-up. Can you put me (c) —? We will turn (d)
— just two days after. I look forward (e) — hearing
from you soon. Love to kids. Best wishes. Uncle
Tahiti
Ans. (a) for (b) for (c) up (d) up (e) to.
Set-21:
It was
J.S.C. the middle
PREPOSITION (a) — April. The afternoon
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sun
shone brightly (b) — the village Ravelope. The air
was fresh and warm. The villagers were (c) — of
their cottages. They were in the park enjoying the
sunny spring afternoon. A man walked (d) — the
park. He was lean and thin and had a pale face.
He had a bag hung (e) — his shoulder.
Ans. (a) of (b) on/over (c) out (d) through/along (e)

over/from.
Set-22:
I have received your letter just now and am very

anxious (a) — your studies because your HSC
Exam. is knocking (b) — the door. How have you
prepared yourself? Here is a piece of advice (c) —
you. Make a routine; dividing the days, allotting (d)
— each subject. At least, write one broad and two
short answers a day (e) — practice or you will
forget them and will not be able to reproduce
them in the exam.
Ans. (a) about (b) at (c) for (d) for/to (e) for.
Set-23:
Dear Rony,
Thanks for your letter. I have learnt that you are

keen (a) — learning English. I appreciate your
interest. You can listen (b) — BBC, CNN and such
other news programmes. You should go (c) —
English newspapers, story books, etc. You can
maintain a diary and write your feelings (d) —
English. You should communicate (e) — others in
English. Go ahead. I hope you will be successful.
Your elder brother, Farhan.
Ans. (a) on (b) to (c) through (d) in (e) with.
Set-24:
The ceremony began (a) — 2 p.m. Our principal

presided (b) — the function. The function started
(c) — the recitation from the Holy Quran. One of
our senior teachers read (d) — the anual report.
ThePREPOSITION
J.S.C. DeputyCommissioner, the honourable
PAGE : 114
chief
guest, delivered a brief speech. He advised the
students to be regular in studies and take part in
the movement (e) — illiteracy.
Ans. (a) at (b) over (c) with (d) out (e) against
Set-25:
Madhu Mela at Sagardanri arranged on the

occasion of Bengali epic poet Michael
Madhusudan Dutt’s 182nd Birth Anniversary
started (a) — January 24, 2006. The Mela was duly
observed
J.S.C. gorgeously
PREPOSITION along (b) — a number
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of daily
programmes (c) — the week. Seminars and
symposiums were held (d) — the poet’s life and
literary works and his contribution (e) — Bengali
literature as well as to the world literature.
Ans. (a) on (b) with (c) throughout (d) on (e) to.
Set-26:
Dear Sejuti
Here
J.S.C. goesthe story of an explorer,
PREPOSITION which you
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have wanted to know from me. In 1955 he led an

expedition to Eastern Island, a speck of land (a) —
2000 miles (b) — the Western coast of Chile. Here
he found stone statues, some weighing (c) — fifty
tons, relics of very early civilization. How could a
primitive people have carried them? How could
they have stood them (d) —? But the mysteries of
Eastern Island went far (e) — its statues. My next
letter will follow the last part of the story.
With best love, Kiran

Ans.PREPOSITION
J.S.C. (a) about (b) off (c) about (d) up (e) from.
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Set-27:
out—with—beyond—of—in—To—for
I was there (a) — autumn. I wanted quiet isolation

to do some troublesome writing. I wanted
mountain air to blow (b) — malaria. I was
homesick, too, (c) — the flaming of maples and for
corn shocks, pumpkins and black walnut trees. I
found them all living in a cabin that belonged (d) —
the PREPOSITION
J.S.C. orphanage.
There I became acquainted
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(e) — a
boy named Jerry.
Ans. (a) in (b) out (c) for (d) to (e) with.
Set-28:
Dear Ruma
I have just heard (a) — your brother that you have

been ill (b) — the hospital (c) — the last two
weeks.
J.S.C. I am
very sorry, I should havePAGE
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: 119
(d) —
time. I, hope you will come (e) — soon.
Ans. (a) from (b) in (c) for (d) in (e) round.
Set-29:
Tolstoy, a great writer in world literature. No

novelist stands parallel (a) — him. All his novels
and short stories convey a message. His purpose
of writing was the purification of human mind and
soulPREPOSITION
J.S.C. (b) — all
kinds of evils and misjudgments.
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His
heroes suffer (c) — inner conflict, pass (d) — ups
and downs of life and struggle (e) — deprivation
caused by feudal and bourgeois society.
Ans. (a) with (b) from (c) from (d) through (e)
against.
Set-30:
I worked hard for my HSC examination. My effort

did not end (a) — smoke. I succeeded (b) — the
examination. My parents were glad (c) — my
success.
J.S.C. They
congratulated me (d) —
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results. I also owe (e) — my parents and teachers.
Ans. (a) in (b) in (c) of (d) on (e) to.
Set-31:
Dear Bina,
I am very glad to receive your letter (a) — time.

You have stood first (b) — the examination. I
would
J.S.C. like
to offer congratulationsPAGE(c)
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— your
grand success. We are really proud (d) — you. I
hope you will do better (e) — your future
examinations. With best wishes
Your elder brother, Nasim
Ans. (a) in (b) in (c) on (d) of (e) in.
Set-32:
My dear
J.S.C. Father,
My best regards to you and mother. I know you are

worried (a) — me and want to know how I am
passing my life here. I feel quite (b) — home. Our
hostel manager takes care (c) — us. I can pass my
time happily and pay concentration (d) — studies.
I have become accustomed (e) — my new hostel
life.
Ans. (a) about (b) at (c) of (d) to (e) to.

Set-33:
21st February is a red letter day (a) — the history

of Bangladesh. (b) — this day in 1952 about half a
dozen young souls sacrificed their lives (c) —
making Bangla one of the state languages (d) —
Pakistan. But the blood spilt is not in vain. In 1956
the first Constitution (e) — Pakistan recognized
this demand.
Ans. (a) in (b) On (c) for (d) of/in (e) of.

Set-34:
Rana is a good boy. He is conscious (a) — his

studies. He is not indifferent (b) — his duties. He is
also respectful (c) — his teachers. He is popular
(d) — his friends (e) — his good behaviors.
Ans. (a) of (b) to (c) to/towards (d) with/among (e)

for.
Set-35:
Every year millions of people all (a) — the world

die as a result (b) — pollution. These unfortunate
deaths are brought (c) — by four specific factors.
They are air pollution, water pollution, noise
pollution and odour pollution. We should take
determined action to control these problems and
clean (d) — the environment. Moreover, we have
to raise awareness (e) — the people.
Ans. (a) over (b) of (c) about (d) up (e) among.

Set-36:
Mr. M. R. Khan applied (a) — the post of a lecturer.

Being pleased (b) — his performance. The
authority appointed him (c) — the post. Actually
he had authority (d) — English. Moreover, he had a
great zest (e) — music.
Ans. (a) for (b) with/at (c) to (d) on (e) for.

Set-37:
Everyone desires (a) — wealth. But very few can

attain it. Some people hanker (b) — riches. Some
are content (c) — what they have. True happiness
lies (d) — contentment. It is high time we gave (e)
— the habit of covetousness.
Ans. (a) for (b) after (c) with (d) in (e) up.
Set-38:
We are to be content (a) — what we have. We

should bear in mind that money is the root (b) —
all evils. But this does not mean that we can live
(c) — money. We should maintain dignity and
honesty (d) — earning money. Money (e) — any
cost should not be our target.
Ans. (a) with (b) of (c) without (d) in (e) at.

# Read
J.S.C. the following
PREPOSITION passage and fill PAGE
in :the
130
blanks
with appropriate prepositions.
19.
Mark Twain was born (a) — the day of the

appearance (b) — Halley’s Comet in 1835, and died
on the day (c) — its next appearance in 1910. He
himself predicted this in 1909, when he said, ‘I
came in (d) — Halley’s Comet in 1835. It is coming
again next year, and I expect to go away (e) — it.
Ans.: (a) on (b) of (c) of (d) with (e) with

20.
In order to share his joy and get relief (a) — his

sorrows (b) — mental agony, man makes
friendship. (c) — friends, his life seems to be dull
and meaningless. But all friends are not true and
sincere. Some make friendship to achieve their
personal interests (d) — the guise of friends. They
are called summer friends. A real friend will stand
(e) —
J.S.C. you in
your misfortune and try his/her
best to
give you mental support.
Ans.: (a) of/from (b) of (c) Without
(d) in (e) by
21.
It’s an opportunity for us to be acquainted (a) —

the common term ‘rootless’ which means
something (b) — roots. In other words, the
rootless people are those who are driven (c) —
poverty
J.S.C. come
to the cities in quest of
PREPOSITION jobs. Being
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bereft (d) — dwelling places, they have to set up

makeshift houses or sometimes they have to
reside (e) —the pavements or elsewhere.
Ans.: (a) with (b) without (c) by (d) of
(e) on
22.
Sumon and Sujan were very intimate (a) — each

other. (b) — a late afternoon, they were wandering
(c) PREPOSITION
J.S.C. — the riverside.
They were speaking
PAGE : 134
about
their SSC exam. Sumon despaired (d) — his
success. Sujan was also disappointed (e) — him.
Ans.: (a) with (b) In (c) around (d) of
(e) with.
Use of articles 
প্রিয় পরীক্ষার্থীরা, তোমাদের জন্য ইংরেজি ২য় পত্র থেকে ধারাবাহিক পাঠ

আলোচনায় আজ দেওয়া হলো Use of article নিয়ে শুন্যস্থান পূরন।
Use articles in the following passage. Put a cross

() where an article is not needed.
27.
(a) — man generally likes (b) — freedom. But due

to different reasons he has to live in(c) — society.
In (d) — society he cannot do whatever he likes.
He has to abide by(e) — rules and regulations of (f)
— society
J.S.C. he
lives in. He should not PAGE
PREPOSITION disturb
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(g) —
rights of others. If everybody acts within (h) —
limits of his freedom, (i) — peaceful society is
formed. Then (j) — world turns into a paradise.
Answer: (a) A, (b) , (c) a, (d) the, (e) the, (f) the,
(g) the, (h) the, (i) a, (j) the.
28.
A gentleman once advertised for (a) — post of a

peon and nearly 50 candidates applied for (b) —
post. Of course, only one candidate could be
chosen,
J.S.C. and
49 must sent away. PAGE
PREPOSITION When
: 137
(c) —
choice was made, (d) — friend asked (e) —
gentleman why had selected (f) — one who came
with (g) — least recommendation. The gentleman
said, ‘There were many things I noticed in his
favour.’ He knew (h) — use of the mat the door, he
closed the door gently as he entered, he made
way for (i) — lame man who came into the office
and all of my questions were answered properly
and respectively. Think, his politeness is (j) —
great recommendation.
Answer:
J.S.C. (a)
the, (b) the, (c) the, (d) PAGE
PREPOSITION a, :(e)
138
the, (f)
the, (g) the, (h) the, (i) a, (j) a.
29.
My uncle lives in (a) — USA. Once he was (b) —

university teacher. Now he is working as (c) —
expert in (d) — consultancy firm. Though he has
been living there for five years, he has not been
issued his (e) — green card. He is trying his best
to get (f) — card. We have heard a lot of stories
about his merit. From his childhood he speaks (g)
— English like (h) — English. He is such (i) —
brilliant
J.S.C. person
PREPOSITIONthat my parents often encourage
PAGE : 139
me to follow him. But I don’t like him because he

does not live in our (j) — beautiful country.
Answer: (a) the, (b) a, (c) an, (d) a, (e) , (f) the, (g)
, (h) the, (i) a, (j) 
30.
Once (a) — poet (b) — Wordsworth was wandering

when he suddenly saw a great number of (c) —
daffodils beside the lake. Stretching along (d) —
shore of (e) — bay, they looked as innumerous as
(f) —
J.S.C. stars in
(g) — Milky Way. (h) — daffodils
were
fluttering and dancing so gaily in (i) — breeze that
even (j) — dancing waves glittering in the
sunshine seemed to pale in comparison.
Answer: (a) the, (b) , (c) , (d) the, (e) the, (f) the,
(g) the, (h) The, (i) the, (j) the.
preposition
A pious man is absorbed (a)____meditation. He has

firm faith (b)_____the Almighty. He abides (c)
_____the rules of religion. He clings (d)______ his
faith.
J.S.C. He knows
PREPOSITION that man is accountable PAGE : 141
to the
Almighty (e) ________his action. So, he leads his life
according to religion. He is not angry (f)
_____anybody.
Answer: (a) in; (b) in; (c) by; (d) to; (e) for; (f) with.
A merchant was riding horse (a) _______a fair. He

had (b)______ him a large bag (c)______ money. It
rained heavily and the good man was wet
(d)_______and through. He was there at dissatisfied
and complained that God had given him such a
bad weather (e) ______his journey. His road led him
(f) ________a dense forest.
Answer:
J.S.C. (a)
PREPOSITION in, (b) with, (c) of, (d) through,
PAGE : 142
(e) for,
(f) through.
Our postmaster belonged (a) _______Calcutta. He

felt like a fish (h) ______water in this remote
village. His office was (c) ______a dark thatched
shed, not far (d) ________ a green slimy pond
surrounded (e) ________all sides (f) _______a dense
growth.
Answer: (a) to; (b) out of, (c) in; (d) from; (e) on; (f)
by.
I hope
J.S.C. you are
all right. What are you
PREPOSITION going to do
PAGE : 143
(a) _______ the next autumn vacation? Please come

(b) _______ my village. I invite you to pass a few
days (c) ________ me in my village home. I hope you
will have a jolly-good time here. My village is (d)
______ the bank of a small river which is full (e)
______ the brim (f) _____the rainy season.
Answer: (a) in; (b) to; (c) with; (d) on; (e) to; (f) in.
The Olympic Games were named (a) _______ the

town of Olympia in Greece. In those days Greece
was divided (b) _______ many cities. They used to
fight (c) ________ themselves. A man named Iphitos
wasPREPOSITION
J.S.C. concerned (d) _______such wasteful
PAGE : 144
conflict.
He hit (e) _______ a plan to set up peace (f) ______
the country. His plan worked well.
Answer: (a) after; (b) into; (c) among; (d) about; (e)
upon, (f) in.
A good student is fond (a) ______books. He adheres

(b) _______ his studies. He always tries to cut a
brilliant figure (c) ________ the examination. He
never deviates (d) _______his duties (e) _______
success depends (f) ______ _ hard work.
Answer: (a) of; (b) to; (c) in; (d) from; (e) because;
(f) on.
A man accustomed (a) _______hard work, is not

afraid (b) ______ any difficulties. He is worthy (c)
______praise (d) ______his hard work. He is never
indifferent (e) ______success. He knows that the
idle suffer (f) _____the long run.
Answer: (a) to; (b) of; (c) of; (d) for; (e) of; (f) in.
Amal is a good boy. He gets (a) ______early (b)

______the morning. He performs his duty (c)
______time. Everyday he goes (d) ______school. He
listens (e) ____his teachers. He deals well (f)
______his friends.
Answer:
J.S.C. (a) up;
PREPOSITION (b) in; (c) in; (d) to; (e)PAGE
to;: 146(f) with.
A Citizen enjoys a lot of rights (a) ______times of

peace. But sometimes he has to give
(b)______some of his rights and privileges
voluntarily in order (c) _______ keep the
independence of his country secure. When his
country is (d) _____ war his only duty is to switch
(e)
_______ all his efforts (f) _______ the defense of his
country.
Answer: (a) in, (b) up, (c) to,(d) in, (e) over, (f) to.
The secret of success in life lies (a) ______ the

proper use of time. Many of us are opt (b) _______
forget that every moment is precious. We do not
know when we shall be called (c) ______ from this
world by death. During this limited period we have
(d)_______build (e)_______ our body and mind and
apply them (f)________useful activities.
Answer: (a) in, (b) to, (c) in, (d) to; (e) up, (f) for.
The Eiffel Tower was named (a) ______ Gustave

Eiffel, a Frenchman. He was born (b) ______ a
prosperous family in 1832. He graduated (c)
______the
J.S.C. Central
PREPOSITION School (d) _________Engineering
PAGE : 148
(e) _______Paris. Then he went to work (f) ______a

railway construction company.
Answer: (a) after, (b) in; (c). from; (d) of (e) in; (f)
for.
A good students is never indifferent (a) _____ his

career. He knows well that success lies (b) _______
hard work. (c) _______, he always absorbers (d)
______ deep studies. Nothing can prevent him (e)
________ working hard. His hard work and sincerity
result (f) ______ ultimate success.
Answer: (a) to; (b) in; (c) So; (d) in; (e) from; (f) in.
Charity is a virtue that elevates human nature. A

person should be endowed (a)______ this virtue. It
leads people to think favorably (b) _______their
fellowmen and do them good. Everybody should
practice this habit (c)______ the very childhood.
The right use of it brings happiness (d)_____earth.
It is a form (e)_______self sacrifice (f)_____which
society cannot exist.
Answer: a) with; (b) about; (c) from; (d) to; (e) of;
(f) without.
ManPREPOSITION
J.S.C. has an unquenchable PAGEthirst
: 150
(a)
_______knowledge. He is never satisfied (b)
______what he has known and seen. For this, he set
out (c) _________ traveling. But it needs a lot of
money and patience. The people (d)
_________developed countries are fit (e) _______ it.
So, they are capable (f) ______ earning practical
knowledge.
Answer: (a) for; (b) with; (c) for; (d) of; (e) for; (f)
of.
Everyone desires (a) ________ wealth. But a few

attain it. Some people hanker (b) _______ riches.
Some
J.S.C. are content
PREPOSITION (c) ________ what they have. True
PAGE : 151
happiness lies (d) ________ contentment. It is high

time we gave (e) ______ the habit (f)
______covetousness.
Answer: (a) for; (b) after; (c)with; (d) in; (e) up; (f)
of.
A diary is a record (a) ________ daily events,

thoughts and feelings. Many things happen (b)
_______life. We cannot keep all of them (c)
_______memory. A complete diary is a life story (d)
______brief. We should (e) _______develop the habit
(f) _______writing a diary.
Answer:(a)
J.S.C. PREPOSITIONof; (b) in; (c) in;(d) in; (e) always;
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(f) of
Yesterday a college student was run (a) ______by a

car. The student was crossing the road and
walking (b) ______Dhaka College rushed (c) _____the
spot. The student was taken (d) ________Dhaka
Medical College Hospital. The doctors and the
nurses came (e)_____to help the student. A medical
board was formed headed (f) ______ Dr. Abdul
Karim.
Answer: (a) over; (b) towards; (c) on; (d) to; (e)
forward-, by.
(a) PREPOSITION
J.S.C. __________
a city life has many advantages;
PAGE : 153
a
city dweller sometimes gets tired (b) ________ it. He
cannot attend the office and other places (c)
________time because (d) _______ traffic jams. The
air in the city is polluted (e) ______ smoke and dust.
Besides, He is always busy (f) ____a lot of
commitments.
Answer: (a) Although; (b) of; (c) in; (d) of; (e) by; (f)
with.
Mr. Abdullah was a school teacher. He was very

popular (a) ________ his students. The students had
easy access (b) __________ his room. (c) ______the
students
J.S.C. entered
PREPOSITION (d) ______ his room, they found
PAGE : 154
his absorbed (e) _______ studies. He was proficient

(f) _______ English.
Answer: (a) with; (b) to; (c) Whenever; (d) into; (e)
in; (f) in.
Today man has been suffering (a) _______ various

diseases. And there is no remedy (b) ________ some
fatal diseases. So man is subject (c) _______decay
and death. One day he will depart (d) _______ this
world. Here he cannot live (e) _____ a (f) _____ life.
Answer: (a) from; (b) for; (c) to; (d) from; (e) for; (f)
long.
Drug addiction means strong attraction (a) ________

harmful things like heroin, opium, morphine,
cocaine, phensidyl. These drugs are taken by
smoking or (b) _______ injection. The frequent
taking of these drugs leads a man (c) ______ death.
So all concerned should create awareness (d)
______ personal and family levels (e) ________ this
dangerous impact (f) _________ drug addiction.
Answer: (a) for; (b) through; (c) to; (d) in; (e)
against; (f) of.
YouPREPOSITION
J.S.C. will be happy
to learn that I won PAGE
the: 156first prize
(a) _____the speech competition held (d) ______our
school yesterday (c) ________ the importance of
learning English. Now I am telling you briefly what
I said (d) _______ that occasion. Being an
international language, English holds the key (e)
_______the broad expense (f) _______ learning and
knowledge.
Answer: (a) in; (b) in; (c) on; (d) on; (e) to; (f) of.
Cordellia took leave (a) _______ her jealous sisters

with tears in her eyes. She begged them to take
good
J.S.C. care (b)
_______ their father. But
PREPOSITION they said it
PAGE : 157
was not necessary (c) _____ her (d) _____ teach

them their duty. She should look (e) ______ her
husband’s welfare, and not trouble (f) ______them.
Answer: (a) from; (b) of; (c) for; (d) to; (e) after; (f)
with.
I hope you are all right. What are you going to do

(a) ______ the next autumn vacation? Please come
(b) _______ my village I invite you to pass a few
days (c) _______ me good time here. My village is
(d) _______ the bank of a small river which is full (e)
______the brim (f) ______ the bank of a small river
which
J.S.C. is full
PREPOSITION (e) _______ the brim (f) ______
PAGE : 158
the rainy
season.
Answer: (a) in; (b) to; (c) with; (d) on; (e) to; (f) in.
The moon is a very familiar figure (a) ______ all of

us. She awakens a feeling (b) _____ love and
tenderness in our hearts. Even the infant in arms
stretches (c) ______ its hands to grasp this
beautiful object. Nor is her appeal confined (d)
_______ only children. Ever since the stirring (e)
________ the poetic faculty in man, she is furnished
a theme (f) _______ poets and artists.
Answer: (a) to; (b) of ; (c) up; (d) to; (e) of; (f) for.
In a society all men are not equally well off. Some

are rich and some are very poor. This is because
(a) ______ unequal distribution of national wealth.
Many are deprived (b) ______the basic needs of life.
They must be provided (c) _______ their dues. The
rich always draw a line of contrast (d) ______
themselves and the poor. Most (e) ______ them look
down (f) ______the poor. Most (e) _______ them look
down (f) _______ the poor. They should be
conscious and their humanity should be improved.
Answer: (a) of; (b) from; (c) with; (d) between; (e)
of; (f) to.
Plants and trees are important elements (a) _____

our environment. They are absolutely necessary
(b) ________ our existence (c) _____ this earth. They
help (d) _____ maintain the ecological balance of
the environment. It is admitted that to maintain
ecological balance (e) _____ least 25% of the total
land area (f) ____ a country should be forests.
Answer: (a) of; (b) for; (c) on; (d) to; (e) at; (f) of.
One should not run (a)______ money because those

who hanker (b)_______money cannot enjoy mental
peace. Sometimes it may lead one (c)_____some
unexpected
J.S.C. troubles. It also happens
PREPOSITION that greed
PAGE : 161
(d)_______money brings (e)______many problems. So

we should be contented (f)_______what we have.
Answer: (a) after; (b) after; (c) to; (d) for; (e) about;
(f) with.
Do you want (a)______enjoy sound health? Your

answer will certainly be (b) ________the affirmative.
It is because everybody wants to enjoy this. But
you have (c)______know the way of maintaining
sound health. (d)_______this you need to know what
sound health is. When a person has both physical
fitness mental fitness, he/she can be said
(e)_______be
J.S.C. enjoying sound health. Now,
you can
think (f)_______physical fitness first.
Answer: (a) to; (b) in; (c) to; (d) For; (e) to; (f) of.
I woke (a)_______at 6 a.m. but felt to lazy to leave

my bed I had my usual breakfast (b) _____cereal
and milk boring. (c)_______school and feeling tired I
returned (d)_____ school. I watched pop eye over a
cup (e) _______ milk. I enjoyed my dinner because
this is the only time (f)_______the family to sit
together.
Answer: (a) up; (b) with; (c) to; (d) from; (e) of; (f)
for.
Happiness consists (a) _______ contentment. So,

we should not run (b) ______ more and more money.
Sometimes it may bring (c) ______ some
unexpected troubles and one may fall a victim (d)
_____ dangers for his unusual greed (e) ______
money. We all should be contented (f) ____ what
we have.
Answer: (a) in; (b) after; (c) about: (d) to; (e) for; (f)
with.
Education is the process by which our minds

develop (a) _____ formal learning. I is a mental and
intellectual
J.S.C. training which providesPAGE
PREPOSITION us
: 164
(b) _____
opportunity of mental growth and helps to remove
any prejudice (c) _____ the purity of mind. As a
result, our minds are attuned (d) _____ the thought
of our minds are attuned (d) ______ the thought of
the welfare (e) _______ mankind. We should not
forget the duties vested (f) _______ us after
receiving education.
Answer: (a) through; (b) with; (c) for, (d) to; (e) of;
(f) on.
Nakshi Katha’ is a common handicraft. This has a

long rich tradition in Bangladesh. Bangladeshi
women
J.S.C. are
very efficient (a)______needle
work.
Artistic needlework is the specialty
(d)______Nakshi Katha. It takes to long time to
complete sewing a Katha. So, we should try to
save this art (e)______ruination. The government
should look (f)_____the matter.
Answer: (a) in; (b) of; (c) for; (d) in; (e) from; (f)
into.
The world (a)_____us is becoming more and more

polluted by day. The cities are filed (b) _____fume
and smoke from motor vehicles, mills and
factories. The seas are polluted (c)_____industrial
waste,
J.S.C. chemicals
PREPOSITION and other poisons. Forest is
PAGE : 166
being cut (d)_____on a large scale. (e)_______

instance, in Brazil thousands of square miles
(f)______forests are being cleared and burned.
Answer: (a) around, (b) with; (c) by;. (d) off; (e) for;
(f) of.
Many people commit sin either knowingly or

unknowingly. (a)_____the long run a sinner atones
(b) ______his sin because he knows that everyone
is accountable (c) ________God (d)________his deeds.
So when a sinner becomes really penitent, he is
seen
J.S.C. devoted(e)_________God. Sometimes
he is
seen absorbed (f)_________ deep meditation.
Answer: (a) in; (b) for; (c) to; (d) for; (e) to; (f) in.
Dowry prevails (a)_____Bangladesh. Despite much

effort to do (b) _____with it this curse still exists
(c)______ the country. Even this moment while we
discuss the issue, somewhere in Bangladesh a
bride is being beaten (d)_______dowry. She is being
oppressed (e)_______ the hands of her (f)______laws
and she is being tortured.
Answer: (a) in; (b) away; (c) in; (d) for; (e) by/in; (f)
in.
Man is mortal. His life (a)_____earth is short lived.

One day he has to depart (b) _______this world
(e)__________. There is no alternative (f)_______it.
Answer: (a) on; (b) from; (c) with: (d) of: (e) behind:
(f) to.
There are some people in the society who always

criticize others. These people mock (a)________you
without considering whether your work is good or
bad (b) ________ the society . Should you pay heed
(c)_______them? You need not be shocked
(d)______their criticism. Because they are envious
of you
J.S.C. and
your good action or accustomed
(e)
______ doing. So, therefore, a wise man will not
stop his activities finding others criticize him. On
the contrary, he will learn a lesson (f)______their
criticism and thereby better his work.
Answer: (a) at; (b) for; (c) to; (d) at; (e) to; (f) from.

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Question

Unemployment is a curse (a) — the society. An

country free (f) — unemployment.

Answer-2 : (a) to (b) on (c) in (d) to (e) for (f) from.

One should take great care (a) — the choice of

The secret of success in life lies (a) — the proper

joy. He said to himself, ‘Why should I lose heart? I

Answer-5 : a) in (b) up (c) down (d) up (e) with (f)

Answer-6 : (a) between (b) by (c) in (d) to (e) of (f)

Ruplal decided (a) — living a lonely life. So he

Though Rahim’s father was blind (a) — his one

Answer-8 : (a) of (b) to (c) in (d) on (e) in (f) to.

Moreover, it results (a) — some loss of life. After

The majority of the people living (a) — poverty are

Answer-10 : (a) in (b) behind (c) against (d) to (e)

A man who is true (a) — his word, is an honest

Answer-11 : (a) to (b) in (c) to (d) after (e) from (f)

Flood is considered a blessing (a) — the sense

Answer-12 : (a) in (b) over (c) to (d) of (e) in (f) to.

Man has an unquenchable thirst (a) — knowledge.

There was no one (a) — the house, Nahid knocked

Our school advertised for the post of an English

Answer-19 : (a) of (b) of (c) with (d) on (e) for (f)

Answer-20 : (a) upon (b) from (c) in (d) of (e) in (f)

One day the Sultan asked the Qazi whether it was

An honest man is true (a) — his word. He does not

worldly things lead a man to sin.

Answer-22 : (a) to (b) from (c) in (d) to (e) for (f)

Answer-23 : (a) for (b) at (c) up (d) At (e) up (f) to.

The marriage ceremony was over and the guests

Answer-24 : (a) to (b) on (c) beside (d) past (e) in

I received from her another letter saying that she

Answer-25 : (a) through (b) with (c) on (d) at (e)

The gentle breeze, playing (a) — the tiny sails of

Answer-27 : (a) with (b) to (c) at (d) In (e) after (f)

The country is overburdened (a) — a huge

Answer-28 : (a) with (b) into (c) in (d) of (e) behind

The year 2014 must be a new beginning (a) — us

We are gifted (a) — wisdom. To leave it untapped

The other day while I was (a) — my way to

It is known to all that a sinner is hardly pricked (a)

Answer-33 : (a) by (b) for (c) to (d) up (e) from (f)

A Royal Bengal tiger is a gorgeous creature. It is

Answer-34 : (a) about (b) with (c) on

(d) in (e) of (f) at.

Answer-35 : a) on (b) to (c) of (d) of

(e) to (f) to.

(a)  my spare time I read novels, sometimes I

Answer-36 : (a) During (b) through (c) on

(d) in (e) beyond (f) within.

around overoff alongupto

It was late afternoon when I got (a)  the bus. As I

Answer-37 : (a) off (b) along (c) up

(d) around (e) to (f) over

Good paragraphs result (a)  good planning, Think

Answer-38 : (a) from (b) of (c) with

(d) in (e) on (f) on.

Mohsin is very attentive (a)  his studies.

(c)  him. I always compare him (d)  my younger