Preposition

Preposition (pre+position): Pre শব্দের অর্থ পূর্বে এবং Position শব্দের অর্থ অবস্থান। যে Word Noun বা
Pronoun-এর পূর্বে বসে সেই Noun বা Pronoun-এর সঙ্গে বাক্যের অন্যান্য Word-এর সঙ্গে সম্পর্ক
স্থাপন করে তাকে Preposition বলে।

যেমন : There is a cow in the field. এখানে in Preposition এবং তা Cow এবং field-এর মধ্যে সম্পর্ক স্থাপন
করেছে।

গঠন ও কার্যকারিতা ভেদে Preposition-এর শ্রেণি বিন্যাস

1. Simple Preposition : এ কটি Word দ্বারা গঠিত Preposition ই হলো Simple Preposition যেমন : In, On, by, at, with,
ইত্যাদি।
2. Double Preposition: দুটি Simple Preposition যুক্ত হয়ে Double Preposition-এর মতো ব্যবহৃত হয়। যেমন :
Within (with+in), into (in+to)
3. Compound Preposition : Noun, adjective বা adverb-এর পূর্বে Simple Preposition যুক্ত হয়ে যে Preposition
গঠিত হয় তাকে Compound Preposition বলে। এখানে On এর স্থানে a এবং by এর স্থানে b বা be হয়। যেমন : about
(on+by+out), below (by+low)
4. Phrase Preposition : দুই বা ততোধিক Preposition (বাWord) একত্রে Phrase Preposition গঠন করে। যেমন : In front
of, In order to , In lieu of ইত্যাদি।
5. Participle Preposition : Participle of verb (Present or past) কখনো কখনো Preposition-এর মতো ব্যবহৃত হয়। যেমন : I
saw the people walking past him.
6. Disguised Preposition : অনেক ক্ষেত্রে লক্ষ্য করা যায় on, at, of, Preposition-এর পরিবর্তে a বা o ব্যবহৃত
হয়। এরূপ a বা o কে Disguised Preposition বলে।
7. Special Preposition : Than ও but মূলত Conjunction হলেও কখনো আবার Preposition রূপে ব্যবহৃত হয়। তখন তাদের
Special Preposition বলে। যেমন : Iam older than her.
8. Verbal Preposition : এই জাতীয় Preposition Verb-এর পূর্বে যুক্ত হয়ে নতুন Verb গঠন করে। যেমন : Overlook
(Over+look), Withdraw (with+draw).

*At--(wbw`©ó ¯’v‡b Ae¯’vb A‡_©)-- at work/home/office/school/college, (wbw`©ó mgq/gûZ©/ cÖni/eqm

I point ‡evSv‡Z)-at 5 pm/present/sunrise/sunset/dawn/ noon/night/at four/at first/last
*In—(‡Kvb †ÿÎ/fvlv †evSv‡Z)--in debate/in English; (‡Kvb ¯’vb/wKQzi g‡a¨ †evSv‡Z)--in the classroom/in the
bag; (gvm/FZz/mb †evSv‡Z)--in March/in 2000 and in the morning/after noon/evening Ges eo ¯’vb †evSv‡Z
(in) e‡m-- in Dhaka.
*On—(w`b I ZvwiL †evSv‡Z e‡m) ---on 16 December, 1971
*Across/Around/Throughout (wbw`©ó ¯’vb e¨vwcqv †evSv‡Z e‡m) --- throughout the country.
*On/upon/ over/above (Dc‡i †evSv‡Z e‡m) ---on the table / over the river.
*Beneath/below/under (wb‡P †evSv‡Z e‡m) ---under the table /the tree.
*To/Towards (w`‡K/cÖwZ †evSv‡Z e‡m) --- He is going to school/market/Dhaka.
*Between (`yÕ †qi g‡a¨ †evSv‡Z)/ *among (`yÕ †qi AwaK Gi g‡a¨ †evSv‡Z) -- between Mita and Rita/
among the boys.
*Before/after (wbw`©ó mgq/NUbvi c~‡e©/c‡i †evSv‡Z) ---before the sunset/after the function.
*Inside/outside (‡Kvb wKQzi †fZ‡i/evwn‡i †evSv‡Z) --- inside/outside the room.
*Beside (cv‡k) me/besides (Bnv Qvov) being a good student, he is a good player.
*By (gva¨g/cv‡k/‡ckv/¯^fve/wbw`©ó mg‡qi g‡a¨)—by me/train/trade/nature/five o’clock.
*Within (‡Kvb wKQzi/wbw`©ó mg‡qi g‡a¨)—within four walls/five months.
* Since/from (nB‡Z/‡_‡K ), For (hveZ/awiqv/KviY ), Of (i/Gi ), Against (weiæ‡×/‡njvb †`Iqv A‡_© ), Through
(‡Kvb wKQzi †fZi w`‡q), Behind (‡cQ‡b ), Beyond (evB‡i), With ( mv‡_).

*To—Add to (‡hvM Kiv ), adhere to (‡j‡M _vKv ), affectionate to (‡¯œnkxj), Belong to (AwaKvifz³ nIqv ),
Contribute to (Ae`vb ivLv ), contrary to (wecixZ), Detrimental to (ÿwZKi ), faithful to(wek¦¯Í ), harmful
to(ÿwZKi ), indifferent to(D`vmxb), indebted to(K…ZÁ), beneficial to (DcKvix ), Listen to (gb‡hvM mnKv‡i ïbv ),
Lead to (‡Kvb w`‡K avweZ Kiv ), opposite to (wecwiZ ), prefer to (AwaK cQ›` Kiv ), refer to (ej‡Z eySvq ),
relevant to (cÖvmw½K ), related to (m¤úwK©Z), stick to (‡j‡M _vKv ), submit/yield to (bwZ ¯^xKvi Kiv ).
*For---Affection (‡¯œn), ambition (AvKv•Lv), compassion (Kiæbv), contempt (N„bv ), cure/remedy (cÖwZ‡laK ),
desire (AvKv•Lv ), fitness (Dchy³Zv), fondness (cQ›` ), reputation (L¨vwZ ), eager (AvMÖn ),
competent/eligible/qualified (Dchy³), eminent (cÖL¨vZ), essential/important (¸iæZ¡cyb©), atone (cÖvqwðË
Kiv), apply (wKQzi Rb¨ Av‡e`b Kiv), care (MÖvn¨ Kiv), mourn/lament (‡kvK Kiv), long (AvKv•Lv Kiv)
*With---Acquaintance (cwiPq), comparison (Zzjbv), enmity (kG~Zv ), intimacy (NwbôZv), relation (m¤úK© ),
afflicted (e¨_v wK¬ó ), consistent (mvgÄm¨c~b© ), content (mš‘lU), popular (RbwcÖq), communicate
(‡hvMv‡hvM Kiv), comply (m¤§Z nIqv), compete (cÖwZ‡hvwMZv Kiv), cope (mgvb Zv‡j Pjv)
*Of---Accused (Awfhy³), afraid (fxZ), aware/careful/cautious/conscious (m‡PZb), deprived (ewTZ), desirous
(AvKvw•LZ), devoid (ewR©Z), envious/jealous (Cl©v civqb), fond (wcÖq), proud (Mwe©Z), worthy (‡hvM¨),
avail (my‡hvM jIqv), boast (Me© Kiv),inform (wKQz Rvbv‡bv), remind (g‡b Kwi‡q †`Iqv), relieve (gy³ nIqv).
*From---Abstain/ refrain (weiZ _vKv), absent (Abycw¯’Z _vKv ), aloof (`~‡i _vKv), derive (cvIqv/Avmv),
deviate (wec‡_ hvIqv), differ/vary (wfbœ nIqv), prevent (evav †`Iqv), prohibit (wb‡la Kiv), recover (Av‡ivM¨
jvf Kiv ), suffer (‡fvM Kiv).
*At---aim (jÿ¨ Kiv), alarm (AvZswKZ nIqv), amaze/astonish/marvel/surprise/startle (wew¯§Z nIqv), laugh
(we`ª~c Kiv), rejoice (Avb›` Kiv), good (`ÿ).
*In---indulge (Avm³ nIqv), involve (RwoZ nIqv), include (AšÍf~©³ Kiv), persist (‡j‡M _vKv), adept (`ÿ ), absorbed
(wbgMœ ), interested (AvMªnx), proficient (`ÿ), weak in (KvuPv), strong (`ÿ )
*On/Upon---bent (msKíe×), depend/rely (wbf©i Kiv), impose (Av‡ivc Kiv), insist (‡Rvi Kiv).

6. Complete the text with suitable prepositions.

The Bangladesh government has taken initiatives (a)--- build an ICT-driven nation comprising (b)--- knowledge-based society. (c)---
view (d)--- this, a country-wide ICT –infrastructure is being developed (e)--- ensure access (f)--- information (g)--- every citizen (h)---
facilitate empowerment (i)--- people and enhance democratic values and norms (j)--- sustainable economic development.
7. Complete the text with suitable prepositions.
Flowers are the excellent gift of nature. They have existed (a)--- earth (b)--- prehistoric time. Since then they have been treated (c)---
the symbol of beauty. It is an undeniable fact that flowers are used (d)--- various spheres (e)--- our life. It is used mostly (f)--- our
decoration. People (g)--- all walks life use flowers usually (h)--- national occasion and (i)---wedding . Everyone prefers flowers (j)---
expressing their love and devotion.
8. Fill in the gaps with appropriate prepositions.
The old grey bearded sailor sat (a)--- a stone (b)--- the church. The sailor watched the people walking (c)--- him. The marriage guest
listened (d)--- him. He had a strange mad look (e)--- his eyes. The old man told him (f)--- his last journey (g)---- the sea. They had
sailed away (h)--- the south (i)--- they arrived (j)--- cold grey seas.

9. Complete the text with suitable prepositions.

Some people get pleasure (a)--- reading books. Reading is a good habit. The pleasures (b)--- reading are different (c)--- the pleasures
of hearing songs. Books are our best companion (d)--- life. It keeps us free (e)--- tension and anxieties. It gives us relief (f)--- a while
(g)---- our monotonous life. So, all (h)--- us should develop the habit (i)--- reading (j)--- pleasure.

10. Complete the text with suitable prepositions.

One day the Czar of Russsia was walking alone (a)--- the busy streets of Moscow. He took no one to guard (b)--- him. He went out to
know (c)--- his people. Suddenly, the Czar saw a tired man. He was dragging handcart (d)--- the snowy street. There was a coffin
(e)--- it (f)--- burial. The Czar came to know that it was a dead body (g)--- a poor soldier. He was sad to think that the brave soldier
had laid down his life (h)--- the sake (i)-- the country. So, he should not be buried unhonoured. So, he followed the dead body (j)---
the grave.

6. Answer : (a)to (b)no prep /of(c) in (d)of (e)to (f)to (g)for/by (h)to (i)of (j)for

7. Answer : (a)on (b)from/since (c)as (d)in (e)of (f)for/in (g)from (h)on (i)in (j)for

8. Answer : (a) on (b) outside/near/by/behind/beside (c) past/by (d) to (e) in (f) about/of (g) on (h) to/towards (i) until (j) in/at

9.Answer: (a) from/by (b) of (c) from (d) in (e) from (f) for (g) from (h) of (i) of (j) for

10.Answer : (a)along/on (b)on/for (c)about (d)along/on (e)on (f)for (g)of (h)for (i)of (j)to
Grammar Exercise-16 (XI)
1. Complete the text with suitable prepositions.
A good stock (a)--- words is necessary (b)--- anybody who wants to use a language. Vocabulary is an essential component (c)---
successful communication. It is an integral part (d)--- reading skill. While grammar is important, a lack (e)--- vocabulary may result
(f)--- complete failure to convey a message. Vocabulary includes conceptual knowledge (g)--- words that go well (h)--- an ordinary
dictionary meaning. Students’ vocabulary knowledge is a building process that occurs (i)--- time as they tend to make connectors (j)---
other words.
2. Complete the text with suitable prepositions.
Preposition connects all types (a)--- words together and supports them make better sense (b)--- the readers. They help us to understand
the relationship (c)--- objects. (d)--- example, the book and the table are (e)--- the kitchen. This ensures you a basic understanding. If
we add another preposition, it makes it even clearer. This book is (f)--- top of the table (g)--- the kitchen. We have a clear picture
(h)--- our mind (i)--- the relation of those two objects and their relationship (j)--- each other.
3. Complete the text with suitable prepositions.
Mr. Reza works (a)--- a clerk in a local school. He is poor but honest. His honesty is known (b)--- everyone in his locality. He often
suffers (c)--- hunger. He is deprived (d)--- comfort and many other things. Nevertheless, he does not long (e)--- wealth. He never
hankers (f)--- name and fame. He leads his life (g)--- honest means. He is satisfied (h)--- what he has. But sometimes, he runs into debt
and poverty is responsible (i)--- this debt. However, he does not like to depend (j)--- others.
4. Complete the text with suitable prepositions.
When the sun was setting (a)--- the treetops, the jailor came (b)--- the room of Socrates to bid him prepare (c)--- death. In those days,
people were sentenced to death by giving a cup (d)--- poison in Athens. Socrates knew this and he nodded (e)--- the jailor. Bursting
(f)--- tears the jailor went out of the room and returned (g)--- a cup of hemlock. Socrates lifted the cup to his lips. His pupils tried to
keep back their tears but soon the room was filled (h)--- the sound of weeping. With the cup of poison (i)--- hand, Socrates said,
“What is the strange sound? I have heard that a man should die (j)--- peace. So, be silent and have patience.

Answer to Grammar Exercise-16 (XI)

1.Answer : (a) of (b) for (c) of/in (d) of (e) of (f) in (g) of (h) with (i) in (j) with

2.Answer: (a) of (b) for/for (c) among/with (d) For (e) in/inside (f) on (g) in (h) in (i) of/about (j) with/between

3. Answer: (a) as (b) to (c) from (d) of (e) for (f) after (g) by (h) with (i) for (j) on

4. Answer: (a) behind/under/over (b) into/inside/to (c) for (d) of (e) to/at (f) into (g) with (h) with (i) in (j) in

Grammar Exercise-15 (XI)

1(i). Complete the text with suitable prepositions. .5×10=5

Uluru is located (a)--- central Australia. The place is also known (b)--- Ayers Rock (c)--- honour (d)--- Sir Henry Ayers,
who was a Premier (e)--- South Australia (f)--- 1873. Uluru is listed (g)--- a World Heritage Area (h)--- both its natural
and cultural values. It is a sacred place (i)--- the Aboriginal people (j)---the area
1(ii). Complete the text with suitable prepositions. .5×10=5
We want happiness (a)--- life. No one wants to live an unhappy life. But happiness depends greatly (b)--- activities and
attitude (c)--- life. If we are dishonest and do evil activities, we will never be able to lead a happy life. Again, if we always
hanker (d)--- money or wealth, happiness will never be our company. (e)--- the other hand, those who are honest, pious
and satisfied (f)---what they have can enjoy happiness. Honest people never suffer (g)--- anxiety or incessant pain. They
have an aim (h)--- life (i)--- which they can attain peace. They are not afraid (j)--- anything. And those who are not
covetous for money and wealth can enjoy pure happiness
1(iii). Complete the text with suitable prepositions.
Corruption is a curse (a)---- a nation. It is a great hindrance (b)--- the development. (c)---corrupted people, a nation will
surely sink (d)--- oblivion. Corrupted people are hated by all. The common people have no respect (e)--them. They are
devoid (f)---- honesty. They stick (g)--- their evil activities. They do not abide (h)--- the social rules. Morality does not
have any effect (i)--- them. They bring nothing for the nation. It is high time we stood (j)---- them.
1(iv). Complete the text with suitable prepositions.
Change is the progress (a)--- Civilization. It started its journey since the dawn (b)…civilization. Men become indulged
(c) …the course of change. Men become accustomed (d) … the changing situation. It denotes that we are gradually
heading (e)… a knowledge based society. Change derives (f)…… intellectual thought or creative thought. Creative
thought springs (g)……intellectual minds. They are the salt (h) …the earth. To destroy a nation, it is urgent to exterminate
the conscience of a nation. The Pakistanis realized it at the commence of the Liberation War. That’s why, they killed
many intellectuals. The intellectuals who were produced after the war are now leading the country. When their intellectual
lights will be faded (i)---, the country will suffer (j)… leadership crisis. Therefore, it is a crying need to give priority to
keep up the intellectual flow.

Answer to Grammar Exercise-15 (XI)

1(i). Answer: (a) in (b) as (c) in (d) of (e) of (f) in (g) as (h) for (i) to (j) in

1(ii). Answer: (a) in (b) on (c) to/towards (d) after (e) On (f) with (g) from (h) in (i) through/by (j) of

1(iii)Ans: (a) for (b) to (c) for (d) into (e) for (f) of (g) to (h) by (i) on (j) against

1(iv). Answer : (a) of (b) of (c) in (d) to (e) towards (f) from (g) from (h) of (i) away (j) from

Exercise
1. The boy abides---his father but doesn’t abide ---his father’s advice.
2. I agree---him---the point but not agree---his evil proposal.
3. The students are anxious ---their result but the unemployed are anxious ---the work.
4. We have to account --- God ---our deeds.
5. Though the boy is admitted --- a university, his conduct admits---no excuse.
6. Though the man is blind--- one eye, he is not blind---his son’s fault.
7. Bangladesh is beset---many problems but blessed ---natural resources.
8. We should not brood---our failure but be bent---gaining success.
9. Jerry was bereft---motherly affection and didn’t boast---his qualities.
10. The boy burst---laughter but the girl burst---tears.
11. Once, women were confined---the four walls but now they are contributing---our economy.
12. The boy doesn’t care---anybody but he is careful---his duty.
13. Nazrul Islam is compared---Shelley but education is compared---light.
14. The boy is competent---job and will compete---other candidates.
15. The boy concentrates---his studies and is confident---his success.
16. The man deals---rice and deals---with the customers politely.
17. He is debarred---education but he doesn’t deviate---honest way.
18. He was deprived---facility but he never despaired--- it.
19. Being devoid---common sense, he died---over-eating.
20. Though he is deficient---English, he is desirous---success.
21. He is eligible---the post and he has eagerness---it.
22. Being engaged--- the man, the girl is engaged---teaching.
23. The boy was expert---English but his attempts ended---smoke.
24. The girl is envious---my success but I have no envy---her success.
25. His excuse---his absence is wrong and he has no escape---punishment.
26. Man should have faith---man and should be faithful--- others.
27. He is fond---sweet and has fondness---music.
28. The glass is filled---water and the cup is full---milk.
29. The foods are free---tax and so he is free---tension.
30. He is in favour---me but his family condition is not favourable---his studies.
31. I got---my studies and my parents were glad---my success.
32. He was guilty---theft and wanted to get rid---it.
33. I am grateful---you---your kind help.
34. Poverty is hindrance---his study but it doesn’t hinder him---gaining success.
35. The boy pays heed---his study and is hopeful---his success.
36. Morning walk is indispensable---health but smoking is injurious---health.
37. The boy was involved---a foul act and I informed his father---it.
38. Honesty was inherent---Jerry and the authoress was impressed---that.
39. Rahim was interested---film and insisted---my going to cinema hall.
40. He is indifferent---his studies and indulges---foul play.
41. We are indebted---our parents---their help.
42. Though she is jealous---my success, I don’t jeer---her.
43. His exam is knocking---the door and so he is keen---learning learning English.
44. He has no lack---money, but is lacking---common sense.
45. We shouldn’t laugh---the poor, rather look---them.
46. Some police are looking---the criminals and some are looking---the case.
47. Someone laments---the past and someone longs---the riches.
48. He is liable---me---debt.
49. Though he lives ---slum, he lives---honest way.
50. The students should be loyal---the teachers and should listen---them.
51. All things make---the environment and we can make---it.
52. The ring is made---gold but paper is made---bamboo.
53. Feroza was married---last year ---an unemployed youth.
54. Getting mixed---one another, they are mourning---her sudden death.
55. Studying more is necessary---success but the students are neglectful---their studies.
56. We owe ---our parents and teachers and so we should be obedient---them.
57. The students strongly objected---his bad behavior and so he was ousted---the college.
58. His idea is opposite---mine and it is obstacle---his success.
59. I could not part---the pen and she parted ---me.
60. The man is persisted---his belief but he passed---last night.
61. Mita has passion---music and participates ---music competition.
62. He is proud---his success but doesn’t take pride---his high birth.
63. The principal is popular---the students---his polite behavior.
64. I was pleased---him and I prevented him---going there.
65. Our principal, proficient---English, presided---the function.
66. Trees provide us---oxygen and so we should protect them---extinction.
67. He was qualified---the post and appointed---the post.
68. The headmaster who recovered---illness read---the annual reports.
69. She refrained---going there and rejoiced---her success.
70. The incident is neither related ---his life nor relevant---the point
71. Ecological balance results---deforestation and results---disaster.
72. Bangladesh is rich---natural resources but we run---other things. Soumen Barman
73. The boy sticks---his plan and I am satisfied---him. Lecturer in English
74. The line is parallel---that and it is similar—that. Narail Govt. Victoria College,Narail
75. He is weak---English and so he is not worthy---having the job. Mobile: 01717-510905

Appropriate Preposition
Appropriate Preposition
Abide by – You should abide by the rules.

Abound in - Fish abounds in this pond.

Abound with – the river abounds with fish.

Absent from - He was absent from school.

Absorbed in – He is absorbed in studies.

Access to - Public has no access to this garden.

According to – according to your order I went there.

Accompanied by - He was accompanied by his father.

Acquainted with – I am acquainted with him.

Accused of - He is accused of theft.

Accustomed to – I am accustomed to such a life.

Acquit (one) of – I acquit you of the charge.

Add to – Add this to that.

Addicted to – He is addicted to wine.

Adjacent to – His school is adjacent to his house.

Admit of – Your conduct/ It amits of no excuse [ Admit is followed by of only when it has an
impersonal subject, i.e. it or an abstract noun (such as, conduct). But when the subject is
personal, admit is not followed by of. I admit (accept) no excuse.]

Admit to – He was admitted to Class VI.

Admit into – He was admitted into the room.

Affection for – The teacher feels affection for every pupil.

Affectionate to – He is affectionate to me.

Afraid of – I am not afraid of ghosts.

Agree with (a person), on (a point), to (a proposal)- I agree with you on this point, but I cannot
agree to all the proposals.

Aim at – He aimed his gun at the bird.

Alarmed at – We were alarmed at the news.

Allot to – One room has been allotted to him.

Alternative to - This question is alternative to that.

Aloof from – Keep yourself aloof from bad company.

Ambition for – He has no ambition for fame in life.

Angry with (a person), for (something) , at (one’s conduct) – He is angry with me for speaking
against him. Iam angry at your conduct.

Annoyed with (a person), for (something) – I was annoyed with him for being late.

Anxious about, for – I am anxious about your health. He is anxious for getting a job.

Apart from – apart from the prize, he got a certificate.

Appeal to (a person), for (something) against (a wrong) – He appealed to the Headmaster for
pardon. They appealed against the verdict of the lower court.

Appetite for – The patient has no appetite for food.

Apply to (a person), for (a thing) – He applied to the Secretary for the post.

Aptitude for – I have no aptitude for Mathematics.

Arrive at – we arrived at the station in time.

Argue with (a person), for or against ( a thing) – I argued with him for (or against) the point.

Assign to - He assigned the task to me.

Ashamed of – He is not ashamed of his conduct.

Ashamed for – I feel ashamed for you. (A.L.D. – Hornby)

Attend to – attend to your lesson.

Attach to – attach this slip to the letter.

Attend on (upon) – She attends on (upon) her mother.

Avail (oneself) of – You must avail yourself of the opportunity.

Aware of – He is aware of the fact.

Based on – Your remarks are not based on facts.

Beg ( a person) for ( a thing) – He begged me for the favour.

Beg ( a thing ) of (a person) – He begged the favour of me.

Believe in – I do not believe in his honesty.

Belong to – This book belongs to me.

Bent on – He is bent on doing this.

Beware of – Beware of pick pockets.

Blessed with – He is blessed with (=possesses) good health.

Blessed in – He is blessed ( = happy) in his children.

Blind of – He is blind of one eye.

Blind to – He is blind to his own faults.

Blush with, for – She blushed with shame.

[There is no cause to blush for me (COD)]

Boast of – Do not boast of your wealth.

Born of, in – He was born of poor parents. He was born in poverty

Bound for – The ship is bound for England

Brood on, over – Do not brood over your misfortune

Burst out – He burst out laughing at my joke

Busy with – He is busy with his studies

Callous to – He is callous to my suffering

Capable of – He is capable of doing this alone

Capacity for – He has capacity for hard work

Care for – I do not care for you

Care of – He is certain of his ground

Charge (a person) with (a fault), on or against (a person) – He was charged with theft. Theft was
charged on (against) him

Close to – The school is very close to our house

Clothed in, with – He is clothed in wool. He was clothed with shame. [ A.L.D]

Clue to – Find out the clue to the mystery

Come of – He comes of a noble family.

Commence on – Our examination commences on the 3rd July

Comment on – He commented favourably on the point

Comment on – He commented favourably on the point

Compare with (similar things), to (dissimilar things) – Rabindranath may be compared with
Shakespeare. Anger is compared to fire.

Compete with (some one), for (something) – I competed with him for the first prize.

Complain to ( a person), against (another), about ( a thing) – They complained (made a complaint)
to the Director against the Manager about his behaviour

Comply with – I shall comply with your request

Composed if – Water is composed of Hydrogen and Oxygen

Confident of – I am confident of success

Confined in (a room), to (bed) – He is confined in a room for five days. He is confined to bed.

Congratulate on – I congratulate you on your success.

Conscious of – He is conscious of his weakness

Consist of – This class consists of fifty boys./ The committee consists of five members

Consist in – Happiness consists in contentment.

Consist with – His statement does not consist with reason

Consistent with – Your action is not consistent with the rules

Consult with ( a person), on or about (a thing) – I consulted with him on/about the matter.

Contrary to – His action is contrary to his words

Contribute to – He contributed one thousand rupees to the Flood Relief Fund

Control over – He has no control over his brother

Count for – His advice counts for nothing (i.e. of no effect)

Count upon – I cannot cope with the situation

Crave for – He craves for wealth (COD)

Deaf of – He is deaf of one ear . (COD)

Deaf to – He is deaf to my rquest

Deal in – He deals in rice/ clothes etc

Deal with – He deals well with the customers

Dedicate to – This book is dedicated to his father

Delight in – He takes delight in music

Depend on – Success depends on hard work

Deprived of – He was deprived of his property

Desire for – He has no desire for fame

Desirous of – He is desirous of building a new house

Despair of – Do not despair of success.

Destined to – He was destined to death

Devoid of – He is devoid of common sense

Devote to – he devotes much time to study

Die of (a disease), from (an effect), fpr (a cause), by (poison), in (peace) – He died of cholera. He
died from over-eating. He died for his country. He died by poison. Let me die in peace.

Differ with (a perosn), on (a Point), in (opinion) – I differ with you on this point . They differe in
their opinions.

Differ from – This thing differs from that

Difference between – There is no difference between the two brothers

Different from – This book is different from that.

Diffident of – I am diffident of success.

Disgrace to – He is a disgrace to his family./ Slums are a disgrace to any city.

Disgusted with (a person), at (a thing) – I am disgusted with him at his conduct

Dislike for – He has dislike for dogs.

Displeased with ( aperson) at (a thing) – I am displeased with him at his conduct.

Dispose of – He disposed of his books

Dispose off – The old books were disposed off

Distinguish one thing from (another) – A child cannot distinguish good from evil

Distinguish between – Distinguish between a phrase and a clause

Divert from – The loud music diverted my attention from study

Divide into (parts) – It was divided into several parts

Divide between (two), among (more than two) – Divide the mangoes between Ram and Shyam.
Divide the mangoes among the boys

Due to – His absence is due to illness./ He is absent due to his illness.

Dull at – He is dull at Physics/ Mathematics etc.

Eager for, about – He is eager for promotion in service. He is eager about the result. (COD)

Eligible for – He is eligible for the post

Encroach on – Do not encroach on my land

End in – All his plans ended in smoke

Endowed with – He is endowed with talents

Engaged with (a person) in (a work) – I was engaged with him in talk

Engaged to – Lila was engaged to him.

Enquire of (a person), into (a matter) – He enquired of me into the matter

Enter into – He entered into details. [but] he entered the room.

Envy of - I have no envy of home(p.o.d)

Envious of- I am not envious of his riches.

Entitled to – he is entitled to a reward for his honesty.

Equal in ( rank) , with ( a person) , to (a task) – mr. bose is equal in rank with mr.ghosh. he rose
equal to the occasion.

Escape from- the man escaped from the prison.

Escape by- he escaped by a hair –breadth.

Esteem for- he has esteem for the superiors.

Essential to – food is essential to health.

Excel in- he excels in painting)cod)

Excuse for- he will not be excused for coming late.

Excuse from- they may be excused from complying with this regulation.

Exempt from- he has exempted from the fine.

Faith in - I have no faith in him/ he has no faith in religion.

Faith with (break fast)- he broke faith with me.

Faithful to – the dog is faithful to his master.

False to - I cannot be false (unfaithful) to may friend.

Famous for- radhanagar is famous for the birth place of raja rammohun.

Familer with – he is familiar with my brother.

Fatal to- the doctor’s mistake proved fatal to the patient’s life.

Favour with- would you favour me with an early reply?

(in) favour of – he spoke in favour of his friend.

Favarouble to (a person) for(something)- this situation is favourable to me for doing this.

Feel for, in –I feel for you in your trouble.

Fit for – he is not fit for the job.

Fond of- she is fond of sweets.

Free from - he is now free from danger.

Fill with – this tank is filled with water

Full of- this tank is full of water.

Glance at- he glanced at me casually ./ have a glance at the book.

Good at - he is good at tennis.[ but, he is good for nothing]

Grateful to (a person) for (something)- I am grateful to you for your help.

Greed for- he has no greed for wealth.

Guess at - can you guess at her age?

Guilty of- he is guilty of murder.

Hanker after- do not hanker after wealth.

Hard at- he is hard at work before examination.

Hard of- he is hard of hearing.

Heir of ( a person), to (a property)- he is the heir of his uncle(to the uncle’s property)

Hope for- let us hope for the best.

Hunger for- his hunger for knowledge surprised us.

Ignorant of- he is ignorant of this rule.

Ill with- he is ill with fever.

Impose on- the task was imposed on me.

Indebted to- I am indebted to him for this help.

Indifferent to- he is indifferent to our problem.

Indulge in – do not indulge in wine.

[but , do not indulge him with your support.]

Inform (a person) , of (something) – he informed the police of the murder

Inferior to- -this orange is inferior to that.

Inquire of( a person), about, into (a matter)- I inquired of him about (into) the matter.

Insist on- he insisted on my going home.

Interest in- he has special interest in history.

Interfere with (a person) , in( a matter) do not interfere with me in my business.

Invite to – I invited him to dinner.

Involved in – he involved in the plot.

Jealous of- l am not at all jealous of his fortune.

Jump at- do not jump at the offer.

Jump to- do not hastily jump to a conclusion.

Jump on- the cat jumped on the table

Jump over – he jumped over the fence.

Junior to - he is junior to me in service.

Junior by - he is junior to me by five years.

Justification of/ for- there is no justification of(for) his conduct.

Key to- he has found out the key to his problem.

Kind( noun) of- what kind of paper is it?

[so kind (= kindness) of you to see me]

Kind(adj) to- she is very kind to the children.

Lack of- I have no lack of friends.

Lacking in – he is lacking in courage.

Lame of - he is lame of one leg.

Lament for- she lamented for her child.

Late in - why are you late so coming.? Laugh at- do not laugh at the poor.

Lay by- lay by something for the old age.

Liable to- he is liable to fine for his misconduct.

Linking for- she has a liking for music.

Limit to- you should have a limit to your demands

Limited to- invitation was limited to members only.

Listen to- listen to me. Listen to the news on the radio.

Live on (food)- the cow lives on grass.

Live by- he lives by honest means.

Live beyond, within – he lives beyond his means. He lives within his means.

Live for( an ideal)- he lives for frame.

Look at – look at the moon.

Look after – there is none to look after her.

Look for- l am looking for a good job.

Look into- l am looking into the matter.

Look over- he is looking over the answer-papers.

Look up- look up the word in the dictionary.

Long for - he longed for frame.

Loyal to - he is loyal to his master.

Mad with- he is mad with pain.

Made of - this ring is made of gold.

Make for- the ship made for England. / make for England at your earliest.

Make out – I cannot make out what you say.

Marry to – he married his daughter to a rich man. She was married to a rich man.

Marry. - She married a Frenchman(A.L.D. Hornby)

Mourn for, over – don’t mourn for(over) the dead.

Need for , of – I have no need for more money. I am in need of money.

Object to - he objected to my proposal.

Oblige ( a person) with or by (doing) something - he obliged me with a loan, or by giving me a

loan.

Obliged to – ( a person),for ( a thing) – I am obliged to him for his kind help.

Obsessed by, with – he is obsessed by the idea/ why are people so obsessed with money?

Obstacle to – proverty is often an obstacle to higher studies.

Occupied with ( a business) ,in (doing a thing) – he is occupied with his studies. He is occupied in
writing a letter.

Occur to- (one’s mind) – the idea never occurred to me.

Occur in ( an essay , a poem etc.) – this line occurs in the poem ‘ the cloud’, written by Shelley

Offend against – you have offended against good manners.

Offended with ( a person) at (an action)- I am offended (displeased) with you at your conduct.

Offensive to – this acrid smell is offensive to me.

Officiate for ( a person) in ( a post) – he officiated for me in that post.

Open to – his plan is open to objection.

Open at- open at page 20.

Opportunity for, of – I have no opportunity for (of) doing the work.

Opposite to- your idea is opposite to mine . our house is opposite to the park.

Overcome with , by (emotion etc)- he was overcome with fatigue . he was overcome by anger .
(COD)

Owe to, for – I owe my all to him./ he still owes for the goods supplied to him.

Parallel to - this road is parallel to that.

Part from ( a person) , with ( a thing) – he parted from his friend . she parted with the ring(COD).

Partial to – he is partial to his son.

Partiality for - he has no partiality for his son.

Pass for- he passes for a clever man.

Pass away- he passed away last night.

Persist in – he persisted in disturbing me.

Pity for- have pity for the poor.

Play on – he played on guitar.

Plead with ( a person) for or against (something)- I am pleased with him . I am pleased at the
news.

Polite in, to- he is polite in his manners . he is polite to strangers.

Poor in (spirit)- don’t be poor in spirit . he is poor in mathematics.

Popular with he is popular with all for his good behavior.

Prefer (one) to (another) – I prefer coffee to tea.

Preferable to – death is preferable to dishonor

Preside over- he presided over the meeting.

Pretend to- he does not pretend to high birth.

Prevent (one) from (doing something) – I prevented him from going there.

Pride(oneself) on, (take pride in)- he prides himself on (takes pride in) his high birth.

Proud of- he is proud of his position.

Prior to – prior to that, he was in a wretched condition.

Prohibit from- I prohibited him from going there.

Prompt in (answers), prompt at (figures)- he is prompt in his answers . he is prompt at figures.

Prone to – he is prone to idleness.

Proportionate to- punishment should be Proportionate to offence.

Provide against (evil days). For (children), with (a thing) – You must provide against evil days for
your children. I provide (supply) him with food

Qualified for – He is qualified for the post.

Quick at, of – He is quick at figures. He is quick of understanding

Quarrel with ( a person) for, over, about (something) – They quarreled with one another for (over,
about) the property.

Refer to – Refer the matter to him for enquiry

Rejoice at , in – Everyone rejoiced at (in) her success.

[Nesfield says “rejoice in one’s own success”, but “rejoice at the success of another”. But COD
does not make any such distinction]

Relevant to – Your remark is not relevant to the point.

Rely on, upon – You can rely on him./ He can be relied upon for that kind of help

Remedy for – There is no remedy for this disease. (COD)

[Nesfield says “remedy for or against snakebite”.]

Remind (one) of (a thing) – I reminded him of his promise.

Render into – Render the passage into Hindi

Replace (one thing) with another – Replace this chair with a new one (COD)

[‘In a passive sentence where it is necessary to use ‘by’ to denote an agent, ‘with’ must be used
before the name of the thing that is substituted’. - Current English Usage by F.T. Wood]

Require (a thing) of (a person) – I required a loan of him./ What do you require of me?

Resign (oneself) to – I resigned myself to fate.

(In) respect of [ in point of ] – He is junior to me in respect of service.

(With) respect to – We are talking with respect to that matter

Respond to – Nobody responded to my call.

Responsible to (an authority) for ( an action) – He is responsible to the committee for his action.

Rest with, upon – The whole matter rests (depends) with you. I rest upon (rely on) your promise.

Restore to – Restore his property to him

Restrict to – Admission was restricted to students

Retire from, on – He retired from service on a pension

Rich in – Bihar is rich in minerals

Rid of – Get rid of bad company

Rob of – Somebody robbed him of his purse

Sanguine of – She is sanguine of her success

Satisfied with, of – I am satisfied with him. I am satisfied of the truth

Satisfaction in, with – I find satisfaction in gardening. Great was his satisfaction with his result.

Search for – Their search for the thing was of no avail

(In) search of – They are in search of a nice bird

Sensible of – She is sensible of the risk

Sensitive to – She is sensitive to cold

Sentence to, for – He was sentenced to death for murder

Senior to – He is senior to me by four years. I am senior to him in service.

Send for – Send for a doctor immediately

Sick of , for – I am sick of fever. I am sick of this idle life. He is sick for home

Similar to – This pen is similar to that

Sink in (mud), into (the sea, river etc) – He sank in mud. The ship sank into the sea.

Slow of (speech), at (figures), in (doing something) – He is slow of speech. He is slow at figures.

He is slow in writing.

Smell of – This glass smells of wine

Smile on – Fortune smiled on him

Stare at – She started at me.

Stick to – He sticks to his decision

Subject to – This is subject to approval of the committee

Succeed in – He will succeed in life

Suffer from – He is suffering from fever

Superior to – This type of rice is superior to that

Supply (a person) with (a thing), to (a person) – He supplied us with food. He supplied food to us.

Sure of – I am sure of success

Sympathy for - I have no sympathy for him

Take after – The boy takes after (resembles) his father.

Talk to, with (a person), of, about, over (a thing) – I am talking to (with) Mr.Roy of (about, over)
the matter.

Taste for – She has no taste for music

Tell upon – Over-eating tells upon health

Tide over – He will soon tide over the difficulty

Tired of – I am tired of doing the same thing day after day

Think of, about (a person), over (something) – What do you think of (about) him?

Think carefully over his advice.

Tolerant of – We must be tolerant of opposition

Triumph over – Jim and Della triumphed over their poverty

True to – He is true to his master

Trust (a person) with (a thing), to (a person), in God – You may trust me with the work. You may
trust the work to me . Trust in God.

Unite with – Be united with your friends

Useful to (a person), for (some purpose) – This book is useful to us for examination

Vain of – She is vain of her beauty

Vary from – His opinion varies from his brother’s

Vexed with (a person), for, at (a thing) – He is vexed with me at my conduct . He is vexed with me
for opposing him

Void of – He is void of common sense

Wait for – I waited for him for two hours

Wait on – The nurse waited on (attended ) the patient

Want of – He warned me of the danger

Weak in – He is weak in Mathematics

Weak of – He is weak of understanding

Weary of – He is weary of hard life

Wish for – I do not wish for name and fame

Wonder at – I wonder at his ignorance

Worthy of – He is worthy of our praise

Yield to – He yielded to his enemy

Zeal for – He has a zeal for social work

Zealous for, in – He is zealous for improvement in a good cause

Zest for – She has no zest for music.

1. Complete the text with suitable prepositions. .5x10= 5

Sanjib is fed (a)---with his next door neighbours. His bedroom is very close (b)---theirs. When he sits (c)---to study, there comes the
blaring sound of the television (d)---the house next door. It seems that the TV is kept (e)---all the time. It becomes very difficult (f)---
him to concentrate (g)--- his studies. In winter, he can bear it (h)---keeping his window closed but in summer it gets too hot and stuffy
if the window is kept closed. So, she is compelled to put up (i)--- the disturbance (j)---next door.

2. Complete the text with suitable prepositions. .5x10= 5

Liberty doesn’t descend (a)---people. They must raise themselves (b)---it. It is a fruit that must be earned (c)---enjoyment. Actually,
freedom doesn’t mean freedom only (d)---foreign domination. No freedom has any real value (e)---the common people unless it
means freedom (f)---want, diseases and freedom (g)---ignorance. So, our main task is (h)---take our rightful place (i)---the modern
world. Therefore, we must go forward (j)---a double pace bending all our resources and all our energies to great purposes.
3. Complete the text with suitable prepositions. .5x10= 5
The agitated students of Rajshahi University started to jump (a)--- the locked gate and(b)--- scale the wall. The teachers saw this. So,
they requested the guards(c)--- duty to open the gate. Meanwhile, the students doused a parked army jeep (d)---- kerosene. They set it
(e)--- fire. The armed forces saw the situation. They started to take up position (f)--- the students. Seeing the armed forces taking
position, Dr, Zoha came forward. He requested the armed forces not to open fire (g)--- the students. But they did not pay any heed
(h)---him. Then, he declared that their bullets would pierce his heart first. The situation went (i)--- control. Finally, Dr. Zona was shot
in the back (j)--- 11 in the morning. Later, he was bayonet charged too.

4. Complete the text with suitable prepositions. .5x10= 5

Man has an inborn curiosity to see the unseen, to know the unknown and to discover the undiscovered. One can do many things (a)---
fulfill one’s indomitable desire. A person usually turns to find out the things (b)--- him. And thus he gathers experience (c)--- his
lifetime leaving himself unknown. But, (d)---know thyself is an abstract quest of finding something (e)--- the material capacity. It is
very difficult to understand our ownselves. It may be similar (f)--- self criticism. Knowing thyself is the best way to develop
personality. But, there are many people who take delight (g)---backbiting others, but are afraid (h)---self-criticism. They fear it lest
their faults should be leaked (i)---. However, we should refrain (j)--- finding fault with others and try to rectify ourselves.

5. Complete the text with suitable prepositions. .5x10= 5

Bonsai is the art of growing trees and other plants(a)…… small containers in such a way that it becomes the miniature of a real
tree .The art of bonsai originated perhaps more than1000 years in chaina Japanese aristocrats also showed a fondness(b)….Bonsai and
contributed greatly(C)… its development .Bonsai is different (d)…normal pot planting. A Bonsai tree is carefully shaped (E)…
remain small. The holes of a Bonsai container are covered (f)……. nets so that the soil does not flow (g)--- with the water . The plant
is then taken out (h)…….. its original pots and one third of the root is cut (i)---- . It is then tied (j)…… the bottom of the pot with the
help of wires.
6. Complete the text with suitable prepositions. .5x10= 5
A teacher is an architect of a nation. He plays an important role in building (a)---an educated nation. He dispels the darkness of
ignorance (b)--- the lot of a nation. He is an actor, so to speak. He has to suit his act according (c)--- the need of his audience. He is
able to hold the attention and interest (d)---his students. He is a clear speaker (e)---good strong pleasing voice which is (f)---his
control. He does not sit motionless before his class. He makes lessons interesting (g)---the students. A good teacher discovers the
treasure (h)--- each student. He also wants the students happy and (i)--- this he keeps them busy. A good teacher never hankers (j)---
money.
7. Complete the text with suitable prepositions. .5x10= 5
I caught sight (a)---her (b)--- the play and (c)---answer to her beckoning I went over (d)---the interval and sad (e)---beside her. It was
long since I had last seen her and if someone had not mentioned her name, I hardly think I would have recognized her. She addressed
me brightly, “Well, it’s many years since we first met. How time does fly! We’re none (f)---us getting any younger. Did you
remember the first time I saw you? You asked me (g)--- luncheon.” Did I remember? It was twenty years ago and I was living in Paris.
I had a tiny apartment in the Latin Quarters overlooking a cemetery and I was earning barely enough money (h)--- keep body and soul
together. She had read a book (i)---mine and had written to me (j)--- it.
8. Complete the text with suitable prepositions. .5x10= 5
A good student never learns things (a)--- rote. He is very cautious (b)--- his studies and always adheres (c)--- his lessons and texts. He
does not learn (d)--- traditional guide books. He prepares notes (e)--- taking help (f)--- his teachers. He abides (g)--- his teachers’
advice and jot (h)--- their lectures. He never idles (i)--- his time and concentrates (j)--- his studies according to his daily routine.
9. Complete the text with suitable prepositions. .5x10= 5
The word ‘death’ is familiar (a)---all and man has no escape (b)--- death. Sooner or later, he must succumb (c)---death. In other word,
he is subject (d)---death. There are a lot of antidotes (e)---different diseases in the world but no antidote can prevent a man (f)---death.
Yet, men attempt (g)---escape death (h)---the time being. But his attempt goes (i)---vain because he must have the taste (j)---death.
10. Complete the text with suitable prepositions. .5x10= 5
An honest man is true (a)--- his word. He does not deviate (b)--- the path of honesty. He knows that true happiness consists (c)---
honesty. So, he does not fall victim (d)---greed. He always tries to live (e)--- honest means. He always abstains himself (f)---
corruption. He does not associate (g)---corrupt people. He derives pleasure (h)---good activities. He does not aspire (i)--- wealth and
always keeps himself aloof (j)---greedy people.

Answer to Prepositions

1. Answer: (a) up (b) to (c) down (d) from (e) on (f) for (g) on (h) by (i) with (j) from

2. Answer: (a) on/upon (b) to (c) for/before (d) from (e) for (f) from (g) from (h) to (i) in (j) at
3. Answer: (a) over (b) to (c) on (d) with (e) on (f) against (g) on (h) to (i) beyond (j) at

4. Answer: (a) to (b) around (c) throughout (d) to (e) beyond (f) to (g) in (h) of (i) out (j)
from

5. Answer: (a) in (b) for (c) to (d) from (e) to (f) with (g) out (h) of (i) off (j) to

6. Answer: (a) up (b) from (c) to (d) of (e) with (f)under (g) to (h) in (i) for (j)after

7. Answer: (a) of (b) at (c) in (d) during (e) down (f) of (g) to (h) to (i) of (j)about

8. Answer: (a) by (b) about (c)to (d)from (e)by (f)from (g)by (h)down (i)away (j) on

9.Answer: (a)to (b)from (c)to (d)to (e)to (f)from (g)to (h)for (i)in (j)of

10.Answer: (a)to (b)from (c)in (d)to (e)by (f)from (g)with (h)from (i) to/after (j)from

7. Mount Everest is (a)---the Himalayan Mountains. It is situated (b)--- the north of India, (c)---Tibet and Nepal. It is the
highest mountain in the world. Its height is (d)---29000 feet. It was name (e)--- George Everest who first surveyed the
Himalayas in 1841. It is very difficult and dangerous (f)--- the mountaineers to climb mountains (g)--- the Himalayas. But
the mountaineers are always attracted (h)--- Everest. The dangers and difficulties cannot refrain them (i)---climbing
Everest. They are daring enough (j)--- face any challenge.
12. Good manners form an important part (a)--- our education. Our education remains incomplete if we do not have
manners. In our behaviours (b)--- others, we must show proper respect (c)--- them. We should have a sense (d)---
propriety in our conduct (e)--- others. We should have respect (f)--- our superiors and civility to our juniors and eauals. A
sense (g)--- propriety is necessary (h)--- a cultural and disciplined society. Actually, good manners (i)--- love and respect
help us to go (j)--- the stairs of success.

13. Patriotism is the quality inherent (a)……man. He feels a natural attachment (b)……his motherland. It is essential (c)
……the progress of a country. The patriotic people are noted (d)…….their patriotism. They are different (e)……. other
people. Their memories do not sink (f)--- Oblivion. They are worthy (g)… praise. They lay (h)….their lives for the good
of the country. They are aware (i) ……… their position in the society. They are celebrated everywhere (j)…. their
patriotism.

7.Answer: (a)in (b)to (c)between (d)about (e)after (f)for (g)like (h)by (i)from (j)to
12. Answer: (a) of(b)with (c)to (d)of (e)with (f)to (g)of (h)for (i)with (j)up
13. Answer: (a) in (b) to (c) for (d) for (e) from (f) into (g) of (h) down (i) of (j) for

Prepositions

Pre শব্দের অর্থ পূর্বে এবং Position শব্দের অর্থ অবস্থান। যে Word Noun বা
Pronoun-এর পূর্বে বসে সেই Noun বা Pronoun-এর সঙ্গে বাক্যের অন্যান্য Word-
এর সঙ্গে সম্পর্ক স্থাপন করে তাকে Preposition বলে।

যেমন : There is a cow in the field. এখানে in Preposition এবং তা Cow এবং field-এর মধ্যে
সম্পর্ক স্থাপন করেছে।

গঠন ও কার্যকারিতা ভেদে Preposition-এর শ্রেণি বিন্যাস

1. Simple Preposition : এ কটি Word দ্বারা গঠিত Preposition ই হলো Simple Preposition
যেমন : In, On, by, at, with, ইত্যাদি।

2. Double Preposition: দুটি Simple Preposition যুক্ত হয়ে Double Preposition-এর মতো
ব্যবহৃত হয়। যেমন : Within (with+in), into (in+to)
3. Compound Preposition : Noun, adjective বা adverb-এর পূর্বে Simple Preposition যুক্ত
হয়ে যে Preposition গঠিত হয় তাকে Compound Preposition বলে। এখানে On এর স্থানে a
এবং by এর স্থানে b বা be হয়। যেমন : about (on+by+out), below (by+low)

4. Phrase Preposition : দুই বা ততোধিক Preposition (বাWord) একত্রে Phrase Preposition

গঠন করে। যেমন : In front of, In order to , In lieu of ইত্যাদি।

5. Participle Preposition : Participle of verb (Present or past) কখনো কখনো Preposition-এর মতো
ব্যবহৃত হয়। যেমন : I saw the people walking past him.

6. Disguised Preposition : অনেক ক্ষেত্রে লক্ষ্য করা যায় on, at, of, Preposition-এর
পরিবর্তে a বা o ব্যবহৃত হয়। এরূপ a বা o কে Disguised Preposition বলে।

7. Special Preposition : Than ও but মূলত Conjunction হলেও কখনো আবার Preposition রূপে
ব্যবহৃত হয়। তখন তাদের Special Preposition বলে। যেমন : Iam older than her.

8. Verbal Preposition : এই জাতীয় Preposition Verb-এর পূর্বে যুক্ত হয়ে নতুন Verb গঠন
করে। যেমন : Overlook (Over+look), Withdraw (with+draw).

Rules of preposition

সাধারণ নিয়মাবলীঃ

✪ ২৪ ঘন্টার বড় সময় (দিন, সপ্তাহ, মাস, বছর, সাল,) ইত্যাদির পূর্বে in বসে।

যেমনঃ

in 1980, in February etc.

✪ ২৪ ঘন্টার ছোট সময় (সকাল, দুপুর, বিকাল, সন্ধা, রাত, ঘড়ির সময়) ইত্যাদির
পূর্বে at বসে।

নোটঃ

সকাল হতে সন্ধ্যা অবধি সময়ের পূর্বে the থাকলে তার পূর্বে in বসে।
যেমনঃ

in the morning)

✪ দিবস, তারিথ, সাপ্তাহিক বার ইত্যাদির পূর্বে on বসে।

✪ বড় স্থান/জায়গার পূর্বে in ও ছোট স্থান/জায়গার পূর্বে at বসে।

যেমনঃ

I live in Bangladesh at Dhaka.

✪ Perfect continuous tense এর ক্ষেত্রে সময়ের সমষ্টির পূর্বে for এবং নির্দিষ্ট
সময়ের পূর্বে since বসে

✪ কোন কিছু স্পর্শ করে আছে বুঝালে তার পূর্বে on বসে।

✪ শূণ্যস্থানের পরের শব্দ verb এর present (base from) হলে শূণ্যস্থানে to বসে।

Preposition রুলসমূহ

✪ At এর ব্যবহার

১. ছোট স্থান/শহর/জায়গার পূর্বে at বসে।

যেমন:

He lives at lalbag

২. নিদ্দিষ্ট সময় বুঝাতে at বসে।

যেমন:

I go to school at 9 am.

৩. দূরত্ব বুঝাতে at বসে।

যেমন:

Khulna is at 100 kilometers from here.

৪. দামের পূর্বে at বসে।

যেমন:

Potato sells at 10 tk. Per kg.

৫. দায়িত্ব বুঝাতে at বসে।

যেমন:

You must do this at your own risk.

৬. বয়স বুঝাতে at বসে।

যেমন:

He passed S.S.C at 16.

✪ On এর ব্যবহার

১. কোন কিছুর উপর সংলগ্ন বুঝাতে On বসে।

যেমন:

Keep the mobile on the table.

২. বার/দিন/তারিখের পূর্বে© On বসে।

যেমন:

I went there on Saturday.

৩. নদীর তীরে বুঝাতে On বসে।

যেমন:

Khulna is on the rupsha.

৪. নির্ভরতা বুঝাতে On বসে।

যেমন:

We live on rice.

৫. Floor এর সংখ্যা বুঝাতে on বসে।

যেমনঃ

The Bank is on the 5th floor.

৬. সম্বন্ধ বুঝাতে On বসে।

যেমন:

He wrote an essay on Liberation.

✪ In এর ব্যবহার

১. বড় স্থানের পূর্বে in বসে। যেমন: I live in Bangladesh.

Note:

(“I live in Bangladesh at Dhaka”

উদাহরণটিতে লক্ষ্য করুন- Bangladesh বড় জায়গা হওয়ায় in ও Dhaka ছোট জায়গা

হওয়ায় at বসেছে)

২. কোন বিষয় বা ভাষা বুঝালে তার আগে in বসে।

যেমন:

In English, In Bengali.

I wrote a novel in English.

৩. সময়ের ক্ষেত্রে বছর/মাসের পূর্বে In বসে।

যেমন:

He was born in 1980.

৪. পেশার পূর্বে In বসে।

যেমন:

He joined in navy.

৫. বিষয়ের পূর্বে In বসে।

যেমন:

He studies in History.

৬. অবস্থা বুঝাতে In বসে।

যেমন:

She is in happy mode.

৭. ক্ষেত্র বুঝাতে In বসে।

যেমন:

I have nothing to say in this regard.

✪ To এর ব্যবহার

১. কোন স্থানে আসা এবং যাওয়া বুঝালে ঐ স্থানের আগে to বসে।

যেমন:

He goes to market. He went to Italy.

২. ব্যক্তির কাছে বুঝালে তার আগে to বসে।

যেমন:

Razu came to me,

৩. অনুসারে বুঝাতে to বসে।

যেমন:

I work according to rule.

৪. সীমানার বাইরে বুঝাতে to বসে।

যেমন:

Korea is to the east of our country.

✪ OF এর ব্যবহার

১. অধিকার/মালিকানা বুঝাতে Of বসে।

যেমন:

This is the car of Mr Azad.

২. উপকরণ বুঝাতে Of বসে।

যেমন:

The shoe is made of leather.

৩. কারণ বুঝাতে Of বসে।

যেমন:

The man died of cancer.

৪. সম্পর্ক বুঝাতে Of বসে।

যেমন:
I know everything of it.

✪ Over এর ব্যবহার

১. কোন কিছু স্পর্শ না করে উপরে বুঝাতে Over বসে।

যেমনঃ

The plane is over the field

২. মাধ্যম বুঝাতে Over বসে।

যেমনঃ

He talked over telephone.

৩. বিপরীত পাশ বুঝাতে Over বসে।

যেমনঃ

They live over the road.

৪. অধিক বুঝাতে Over বসে।

যেমনঃ

Simu was in India for over a month.

৫. সমগ্র/সারা অর্থ বুঝাতে Over বসে।

যেমনঃ

They have traveled over the world.

✪ Above এর ব্যবহার

১. সংযুক্ত না হয়ে উপরে বুঝাতে Above বসে।

যেমনঃ

The fan is above my head.

২. মানের উপরে বুঝালে Above বসে।

যেমনঃ

I got above 90% marks in history.

✪ Between ও Among এর ব্যবহার

Between: দুইয়ের মধ্যে বুঝাতে/তুলনা করতে Between বসে।

যেমনঃ

Bangladesh will win between India & England.

Divide the apple between the two boys.

Among:

দুইয়ের অধিকের মধ্যে বুঝাতে/তুলনা করতে Among বসে।

যেমনঃ

Bangladesh will win among 30 countries.

Divide the apple between the boys.

✪ With এর ব্যবহার

১. সাথে বুঝাতে With বসে।

যেমনঃ

He came with me.

২. দ্বারা/দিয়া বুঝাতে With বসে।

যেমনঃ

I write with this pen.

✪ For এর ব্যবহার

১. জন্য বুঝাতে For বসে।

যেমন:

I would like to do something for you.

২. সময়ের আগে ধরে/যাবৎ/ব্যাপিয়া বুঝাতে For বসে।

যেমন:

He has been working for 4 hours.

৩. কারণ বুঝাতে For বসে।

যেমন:
I will go to India for a tour.

৪. মূল্য বুঝাতে For বসে।

যেমন:

I have bought a Mobile for 5000 tk.

৫. সাহায্য অর্থে বুঝাতে For বসে।

যেমন:

Please do this favor for me.

✪ By এর ব্যবহার

১. পাশে বুঝাতে By বসে।

যেমন:

She sat by me.

২. পথ অর্থে বুঝাতে By বসে।

যেমন:

They will go there by road.

৩. কোন উপায় বা পদ্ধতি বুঝাতে তার আগে By বসে।

যেমন:

By hard work.

৪. মাধ্যম বুঝাতে By বসে।

যেমন:

He achieved success by hard labour.

৫. পরিমাপ বুঝাতে By বসে।

যেমন:

The table is 2 feet by 3 feet.

৬. হার বুঝাতে By বসে।

যেমন:
He is improving day by day.

✪ From এর ব্যবহার

কারো নিকট হতে অথবা কোন স্থান হতে/থেকে বুঝালে ব্যক্তির বা স্থানের আগে
From বসে।

যেমন: তোমার নিকট হতে – From you,

I took this pen from Rina.

খুলনা থেকে – from Khulna

He bought sweets from market.

✪ Into এর ব্যবহার

১. বাইরে থেকে ভিতরে বুঝাতে Into বসে।

যেমনঃ

The boy entered into the room.

২. সংঘর্ষ বুঝাতে Into বসে।

যেমনঃ

The car crashed into a parked microbus.

৩. সংখ্যায় ভাগ হওয়া বুঝাতে Into বসে।

যেমনঃ

They were divided into five groups

✪ Within এর ব্যবহার

নির্দিষ্ট সময়ের মধ্যে বুঝাতে Within বসে।

যেমনঃ

I will come back within 20 minutes.

✪ Towards এর ব্যবহার

দিকে বা বরাবর বোঝাতে Towards বসে।

যেমনঃ

I’m going towards university.

✪ Before এর ব্যবহার

১. পূর্বে বুঝাতে Before বসে।

যেমনঃ

Rina came before launch. ২. সম্মুখে বুঝাতে Before বসে।

যেমনঃ

Rina stood before me.

✪ After এর ব্যবহার

১. ‘পরে’ অর্থ প্রকাশ করতে After বসে।

যেমনঃ

I will play after study. ২. চলমান অবস্থার পিছনে বুঝাতে After বসে।

যেমনঃ

Police run after the criminal.

✪ Below এর ব্যবহার

নিচে অর্থ প্রকাশ করতে Below বসে।

যেমনঃ

We live below the sky. Please see the rule which is given below.

✪ Under এর ব্যবহার

১. নিচে অর্থ প্রকাশ করতে Under বসে।

যেমনঃ

Let’s sit under the tree. ২. বিবেচনাধীন অর্থ প্রকাশ করতে Under বসে।

যেমনঃ
This case is under the court. ৩. অধীনে অর্থ প্রকাশ করতে Under বসে।

যেমনঃ

He serves under me.

✪ Across এর ব্যবহার

এক প্রান্ত থেকে অন্য প্রান্ত বুঝাতে across বসে।

যেমনঃ

Poverty is increasing across the country. Go across the street

✪ Along এর ব্যবহার

বরাবর অর্থ প্রকাশ করতে along বসে।

যেমনঃ

Go along the bed.

✪ Through এর ব্যবহার

কোন কিছুর মাধ্যমে বা মধ্যদিয়ে বুঝাতে Through বসে।

যেমনঃ

They went our village Through the forest.

✪ Against এর ব্যবহার

১. বিরুদ্ধে বুঝাতে Against বসে।

যেমনঃ

We fought against Pakistan in liberation war. ২. বিপরীত অর্থ বুঝাতে Against বসে।

যেমনঃ

Rina Sat against the wall.

✪ About এর ব্যবহার

১. সম্বন্ধে অর্থ প্রকাশ করতে About বসে।

যেমনঃ

Rafiq told me about the game. ২. প্রায় অর্থ প্রকাশ করতে About বসে।
যেমনঃ

The movie is about to end.

✪ Beside এর ব্যবহার

পাশে অর্থ প্রকাশ করতে beside বসে।

যেমনঃ

She sat beside me.

✪ Behind এর ব্যবহার

পিছনে অর্থ প্রকাশ করতে behind বসে।

যেমনঃ

Please stay behind me.

✪ Beyond এর ব্যবহার

সাধ্যের বাইরে বুঝাতে Beyond বসে।

যেমনঃ

The price of the Dress is beyond my budget.

✪ Down এর ব্যবহার

উপর থেকে নিচে বুঝাতে Down বসে।

যেমনঃ

He fell down from a building.

✪ Since এর ব্যবহার

নির্দিষ্ট সময় বুঝাতে Since বসে।

যেমনঃ

It has been raining since morning.

✪ Without এর ব্যবহার

ছাড়া/ব্যতিত বুঝাতে without বসে।

যেমনঃ
Fish cannot live without water

Rules of Sentence Connectors

HSC English

2nd Paper

Appropriate Prepositions

Abide by মেনে চলা One should abide by the rules

Abound in প্রচুর পরিমানে থাকা Fish abounds in this river.

Abound with প্রচুর পরিমানে থাকা The ocean abounds with fish

Absorbed in নিবিষ্ট ; মগ্ন.Scientist is absorbed in experiment

Access to প্রবেশ অধিকার Public has no access to this area

Accompanied by সঙ্গী হওয়া He was accompanied by his father.

Accompanied with একসঙ্গে ঘটা He has fever accompanied with headache.

According to অনুসারে According to his order i went there.

Accused of অভিযুক্ত He is accused of corruption.

Accustomed to অভ্যস্ত I am accustomed to such a life.

Acquainted with পরিচিত I am acquainted with her.

Acquit of খালাস দেওয়া High court acquit him of the charge .

Add to যোগ করা Add this to that.

Addicted to আসক্ত He is addicted to separate.

Adjacent to সংলগ্ন Her college is adjacent to her house.

Admit into প্রবেশাধিকার দেওয়া He was admitted into the room.

Admit of স্বীকৃতি পাওয়া. Your conduct admits of no excuse.

Admit to ভর্তি করাKhadil was admitted to university.

Affection for স্নেহ The teacher feels affection for every pupils.

Affectionate to স্নেহশীল He is affectionate to me.

Afraid of ভীত I am not afraid of ghosts.

Agree on একমত হওয়া (নির্দিষ্ট বিষয়). I am agree on this point.

Agree to একমত হওয়া (প্রস্তাব). I can't agree to the proposals.

Agree with একমত হওয়া (ব্যক্তি) I agree with you on this point.

Aim at লক্ষ্য করা He aimed his gun at he bird.

Alarmed at আতঙ্কিত We were alarmed at he news.

Allot to বিলি করা One room has been allotted to him.

Aloof from দূরে থাকাKeep yourself aloof from bad company.

Alternative to বিকল্প This question is alternative to that.

Ambition for উচ্চাকাঙ্খা He has no ambition for fame in life.

Angry at রাগান্বিত (কারো আচরণ) I am angry at your conduct.

Angry with রাগান্বিত He is angry with me for speaking against him.

Annoyed forবিরক্ত (কোন কিছু) I was annoyed for the music.

Annoyed with বিরক্ত (ব্যক্তি) I was annoyed with him for being late.

Anxious about উদ্বিগ্ন I am anxious about my health.

Anxious for উদ্বিগ্ন He is anxious for getting a job.

Appeal for আবেদন করাHe appealed for pardon.

Appetite for ক্ষুধা The patient has no appetite for food.

Apply for আবেদন করা (কোন কিছু) He applied to the Secretary for the post.

Aptitude for স্বাভাবিক দক্ষতা I have no aptitude for Mathematics.

Argue for যূক্তি দেখানো (কোন কিছু)I argued with him for the point.

Argue with যূক্তি দেখানো (ব্যক্তি) I argued with him for the point.

Arrive at পৌঁছানো We arrived at the station in time.

Assign to নির্দিষ্ট করে দেওয়া He assigned the task to me.

Ashamed for লজ্জিত I feel ashamed for you

Attach to জুড়ে দেওয়া Attach this file to the email.

Attend on সেবা করা She attends on her mother.

Attend to মনোযোগ দেওয়া Attend to your lesson.

Aware of সচেতন Man should aware of the danger of environment pollution.

Avail of সুযোগ গ্রহণ করা You must avail yourself of the business.

Attend upon সেবা করা She attends upon her mother.

Based on ভিত্তি থাকা Your remarks were not based on the facts.

Believe in বিশ্বাস করা I do not believe in his honesty.

Belong to অধিকারে থাকা This house is no more belongs to him.

Bent on ঝোঁক He is bent on playing cricket.

Beware of সতর্ক হওয়া Beware of pick-pockets.

Blind of দৃষ্টিশক্তিতে অন্ধ He is blind of one eye.

Blind to দোষের প্রতি অন্ধ He is blind to his won faults.

Boast of গর্ব করা Do not boast of your wealth.

Bound for যাত্রার জন্য প্রস্তুত The ship is bound for England.

Burst into ভেঙ্গে পড়া He burst into tears at the sad news

Burst out ফেটে পড়া He burst out laughing at my joke.

Busy with ব্যস্ত He is busy with his studies.

Capacity for যোগ্যতা He has a capacity for hard work.

Care of যত্ন নেওয়া Take care of your health.

Careful of যত্নবান He is careful of his money.

Charge with অভিযোগ করা He was charged with theft.

Close to নিকটে The school is very close to our house.

Clue to সূত্র Find out the clue to the mystery.

Come of জন্মগ্রহণ করা He comes of a noble family.

Commence on শুরু করা Our examination commences on the 3rd July.

Comment on মন্তব্য করা He commented favorably on the point.

Compare to তুলনা করা (অসদৃশ বস্তু) Anger is compared to fire.

Compare with তুলনা করা (সদৃশ বস্তু) Rabindranath may be compared with
Shakespeare.

Complain against অভিযোগ করা (অন্য ব্যক্তি) The complained to the Director
against the Manager about her behavior.

Complain to অভিযোগ করা (ব্যক্তি) The complained to the Director against the
Manager about her behavior.

Comply with মেনে নেওয়া I shall comply with your request.

Composed of তৈরি Water is composed of Hydrogen and Oxygen.

Confident ofস্থির বিশ্বাসী I am confident of success.

Confident to আবদ্ধ (শয্যা) He is confined to bed.

Confined in আবদ্ধ (কক্ষ) He is confined in a room for five days.

Congratulate on অভিনন্দিত করা I congratulate you on your success.

Conscious of সচেতন He is conscious of his weakness.

Consist of গঠিত হওয়াThis class consists of fifty boys and thirty girls.

Consistent with সামঞ্জস্যপূর্ণ Your action is not consistent with the rules.

Contrary to বিপরীত His action is contrary to his words.

Contribute to দান হিসাবে দেওয়া He contributed one thousand taka to the Flood
Relief Fund.

Control overনিয়ন্ত্রণ He has no control over his brother.

Count upon নির্ভর করা I count upon your help for this work.

Count for গণ্য হওয়াHis advice counts for nothing.

Cure of আরগ্য হওয়া He will be cured of the disease very soon.

Crave for আকাঙ্খা করা He craves for wealth.

Cope with সামলানো I cannot cope with the situation.

Deaf of বধির He is deaf of one ear

Deaf to শুনতে অনিচ্ছুক He is deaf to my request.

Deal in ব্যবসা করা He deals in rice.

Deal with ব্যবহার করা He deals well with the customers.

Depend on নির্ভর করা Success depends on hard work.

Despair of নিরাশ হওয়া Do not despair of success.

Devote to উৎসর্গ করা He devotes much time to study.

Devoid of বর্জিত He is devoid of common sense.

Desire for ইচ্ছা He has no desire for fame.

Delight in আনন্দ He takes delight in music.

Dedicate to উৎসর্গ করা This book is dedicated to his father.

Deprived of বঞ্চিত He was deprived of his property.

Destined to ভাগ্য নির্দিষ্ট He was destined to death.

Die by মারা যাওয়া (বিষ) He died by poison.

Die from মারা যাওয়া (প্রতিক্রিয়া) He died form over-eating.

Die ofমারা যাওয়া (রোগ) He died of cholera.

Differ in ভিন্ন মত হওয়া (মতামত) They differ in their opinions.

Differ with ভিন্ন মত হওয়া (ব্যক্তি) I differ with you on this point.

Different from পৃথক This book is different from that.

Disgrace to কলঙ্ক He is disgrace to his family.

Disgusted with বিরক্ত I am disgusted with him at his conduct.

Displeased at অসন্তুষ্ট I am displeased with him at his conduct.

Dispose of বিক্রয় করা He disposed of his books.

Divide among ভাগ করা (দুইয়ের অধিক) Divide the mangoes among the boys.

Due to কারণে His absence is due to illness.

Die for মারা যাওয়া (কারণ) He died for his country.

Die in মারা যাওয়া (শান্তি) Let me die in peace.

Differ from ভিন্নরূপ হওয়া This thing differs from that.

Differ on ভিন্ন মত হওয়া (ব্যপার) I differ with you on this point.

Difference between পার্থক্য There is no difference between the two brothers.

Diffident of সন্দিগ্ধ I am diffident of success.

Disgusted at বিরক্ত I am disgusted with him at his conduct.

Dislike for অপছন্দ He has dislike for dogs.

Displeased with অসন্তুষ্ট I am displeased with him at his conduct.

Distinguish between প্রভেদ করা Distinguish between a phrase and a clause.

Divide between ভাগ করা (দুটি বা দুজন) Divide the apple between Raqib and
Shafique.

Dull at কাঁচা He is dull at Physics.

Eager about আগ্রহী He is eager about the result.

Encroach on অনধিকার প্রবেশ করা Do not encroach on my land.

Engaged in নিযুক্ত (কাজে) I was engaged with him in talk.

Enquire into অনুসন্ধান করা He enquired of me into the matter.

Entitled to অধিকারী He is entitled to a reward for his honesty.

সমতুল্য সমতুল্য Mr.Karim is equal in rank with Mr.Rahim.

Escape by রক্ষা করাHe escaped by a hair breadth.

Esteem for শ্রদ্ধা He has esteem for the superiors.

Exempt from রেহাই দেওয়া He was exempted from the fine.

End in শেষ হওয়া All his plans ended in smoke.

Eager for \ আগ্রহী He is eager for promotion in service.

Engaged to বাগদত্ত Lila was engaged to him.

Enquire of অনুসন্ধান করা He enquired of me into the matter.

Envious of ঈর্ষান্বিত I am not envious of his riches.

Equal to সমতুল্য (কাজ) He rose equal to the occasion.

Escape from পলায়ন করাThe prisoner escaped from the jail.

Excel in তুলনামূলক ভাবে সুন্দর হওয়া He excels in painting.

Eligible for যোগ্য He is eligible for the post.

Endowed with ভূষিত He is endowed with talents.

Engaged with নিযুক্ত (ব্যক্তি) I was engaged with him in talk.

Enter into প্রবেশ করা He entered into the room.

Envy of ঈর্ষা I have no envy of him.

Essential to অত্যাবশ্যক Food is essential to health.

Excuse for অব্যাহতি দেওয়া He will not be excused for coming late.

বিশ্বাস বিশ্বাস I have no faith in him.

Faith with) বিশ্বাস (ভঙ্গ) He broke faith with me.

Faithful to বিশ্বস্ত The dog is faithful to his master.

False to মিথ্যাবাদী I cannot be false to my friend.

Familiar with সুপরিচিত He is familiar with my brother.

Famous for বিখ্যাত Radhanager is famous for the birth place of Raja Rammohan.

Fatal to মারাত্মক.he doctor's mistake proved fatal to his life.

Favour with অনুগত করাWould you favour me with an early reply?

Favourable for অনুকূল (কোনকিছু) This situation is favorable to me for doing this.

Favourable to অনুকূল (ব্যক্তি) This situation is favourable to me for doing this.

Feel for সহানুভূতি অনুভব করা I feel for you in your trouble.

Fill with পরিপূর্ণ This tank is filled with water.

Fit forযোগ্য He is not fit for the job.

Fond of অনুরাগী Children are fond of sweets.

Free from মুক্ত He is now free from danger.

Glance at চোখ বুলিয়ে নেওয়া He glanced at me casually.

Good at দক্ষ He is good at tennis.

Grateful for কৃতজ্ঞ (কোনকিছু) I am grateful to you for your help.

Grateful to কৃতজ্ঞ (ব্যক্তি) I am grateful to you for your help.

Guess at অনুমান করা Can you guess at her age?

Guilty of দোষী He is guilty of murder.

Greed for লোভ He has no greed for wealth.

Hanker after লালায়িত হওয়া Do not hanker after wealth.

Hard at উদ্যমী He is hard at work before examination.

Hard of কম শোনা He is hard of hearing.

Heir of উত্তরাধিকারী (ব্যক্তি) He is the heir of his uncle.

Heir to উত্তরাধিকারী (সম্পত্তি) He is the heir to his uncle’s property.

Hope for আশা করা Let us hope for the best.

Hunger for তীব্র আকাঙ্খা His hunger for knowledge surprised us.

In favour of পক্ষে He spoke in favour of his friend.

Indulge in আসক্ত হওয়া He indulge in drugs.

Inquire about অনুসন্ধান করা I inquired of him about (into) the matter.

Interest in আগ্রহ He has a special interest in history.

Involved in জড়িত He is involved in the plot.

Interfere in হস্তক্ষেপ করা Do not interfere in my job.

Inquire of অনুসন্ধান করা (ব্যক্তি) I inquired of him about the matter.

Inferior to নিকৃষ্ট ; হীন He is inferior to his neighbour.

Indebted to ঋণী ; কৃতজ্ঞ I am indebted to him for this help.

Ill with অসুস্থ He is ill with fever.

Impose on চাপানো The task was imposed on him.

Indifferent to উদাসীন He is indifferent to our problem.

Informed of অবহিত I was not informed of your misfortune.

Insist on জিদ করা He insisted on my going home.

Interfere with হস্তক্ষেপ করা (ব্যক্তি) Do not interfere with me in my business.

Jump at আগ্রহ সহকারে গ্রহণ করা Do not jump at the offer.

Jump to তাড়াহুড়ো করে সিদ্ধান্তে আসা Do not jump to a conclusion without much
thinking.

Junior to নিম্নপদস্থ He is junior to me in service.

Justice to ন্যায় বিচার We should do justice to everybody.

Dhaka Board-2019:
Mr. Reza works (a) -- a clerk in a local school. He is poor but honest. His honesty is known (b)
-- everyone in his locality. He often suffers (c) -- hunger. He is deprived (d) ----- comfort and
many other things. Nevertheless, he does not long (e)--- wealth. He never hankers (f) - ---name
and fame. He leads his life (g)---- honest means. He is satisfied (h) ---- what he has. But
sometimes he runs into debt and poverty is responsible (i) ---- this debt. However, he does not
like to depend (j)----- others.
Answer: (a) as; (b) to (c) from; (d) of; (e) for; (f) after; (g) by; (h) with; (i) for; (j) on
2. Rajshahi Board-2019
When the sun was setting (a)---- the treetops, the jailor came (b)-----the room of Socrates to
bid him prepare (c)----- death. In those days, people were sentenced to death by giving a cup
(d) ----- poison in Athens. Socrates knew this and he nodded (e) -- the jailor. Bursting (f)--- -
tears the jailor went out of the room and returned (g)- -- a cup of hemlock. Socrates lifted the
cup to his lips. His pupils tried to keep back their tears but soon the room was filled (h) ----
the sound of weeping. With the cup of poison (i) ---- hand, Socrates said, "What is the
strange sound? I have heard that a man should die (j) --- peace. So be silent and have
patience."
Answer: (a) behind/under (b) to/into/inside (c) for (d) of (e) to/at (0 into (g) with (h) with (i) in
(j) in
3. Jashore Board-2019
Patriotism is the quality inherent (a) -- a man. This is why, he feels a natural attachment (b)
-- his native land. Love (c) --- motherland is necessary for the betterment of a nation. The
people who are patriotic are noted (d) -- their patriotism. They are different (e) -- other
people. Their contribution does not sink (f) --- oblivion. They are worthy (g) --- praise. They
lay down their lives for the good of the country. They are not unaware (h) --- their status in
the society. They are celebrated (i) --their patriotism. They should not be looked down (j) ---
in any way.
Answer : (a) in; (b) to; (c)for; (d) for; (e) from; (f) into; (g) of; (h) of; (i) for; (j) upon.
4. Cumilla Board-2019.
Preposition connects all type (a) ---- words together and supports them make better sense
(b)-----the readers. They help us to understand the relationship (c)----objects. (d)-- --
example, the book and the table are (e) ---- the kitchen. This ensures you a basic
understanding. If we add another preposition, it makes it even clearer. This book is (f) --- top
of the table (g) --- the kitchen. We have a clear picture (h) --- our mind (i)--the relation of
those two objects and their relationship (j) ---- each other.
Answer : (a) of; (b) to/for; (c) among/with;(d) For, (e) In/Inside;(f) on; (g) in; (h) in; (i) about;
(j) with/between.
5. Chattogram Board - 2019 3
What are the qualities of a good student? A good student is always attentive (a) --- his
studies. He is never indifferent (b)--- - his studies. He does not learn things (c) ----- note. He
is always curious and innovative. He does not hunt only (d) ---- traditional guide books. His
thirst (e)-- -- knowledge knows no bounds. He does not confine himself (f) ---- the traditional
studies. He is aware (g) ---- the current affairs (h) ---- the world. He listens (i) --- his teachers
and abides (j)-- -- their advice.
Answer: (a) to; (b) to; (c) from; (d) for; (e) for; (f) to; (g) Of; (h) of; (i) to; (j) by.
6. Sylhet Board - 2019
Luna's cat was missing. So she started looking around (a)--- it. She opened her closet and
looked (b)---- Then she went to the bedroom crawling (c)- the floor to look (d) ----- the bed.
The cat was not there. In fact, it was nowhere inside the house. Therefore, Luna decided to
go (e) -- to look for it. Just as she was (f) ---- to open the door, the door bell rang. It was her
neighbour, Mrs. Haq. "Look, Luna! Your cat is (g) ------ the sunshade!" said Mrs. Haq pointing
(h) -- a tall building opposite (i) --- her house. Luna smiled and thanked her friendly
neighbour, saying that (j) ---- her help she would not be able to find out her cat.
Answer: (a) for; (b) in/into; (c) on; (d) under; (e) around; (f) about; (g) on/under; (h) pointing
at/towards; (i) to; (j) without.
7. Barishal Board - 2019
The old grey bearded sailor sat (a) ---- a stone (b) ---- the church. The sailor watched the
people walking (c) ---- him. The marriage guest listened (d) --- him. He had a strange mad
look (e) ---- his eyes. The old man told him (f) ---- his last journey (g) -- the sea. They had
sailed away (h) -- the south (i)---they arrived (j) ---- cold grey seas. .
Answer: (a) on; (b) outside/near/behind/by/beside/before; (c) past/to/towards/by; (d) to; (e)
in; (f) about/of; (g) on/in; (h) to/towards; (I) until/till; (j) in/at.
8. Dinajpur Board-2019 :
A craftwork in an applied form (a) ------ art, a social and cultural product reflecting the
inclusive nature (b) -- folk imagination. A craftwork, which usually doesn't bear the signature of
its maker, retains a personal touch. When we look (c) ---- a thirty-year old nakshikantha, we
wonder (d) ---- its motifs and designs that point (e) ----- the artistic ingenuity and the presence
of the maker (f) --- it. The fact that we don't know her name or any other details (g) ---- her
doesn't take anything (h) --- from our appreciation (i) - the artist. Indeed, the intimate nature (j)-
- the kantha and the tactile feeling in it generates animate the work and make it very inviting.
Answer: (a) of; (b) of; (c) at; (d) at; (e) to; (f) in/of; (g) about/of; (h) away; (i) of; (j) of.
9. Alim Exam. 2019,
Truthfulness is the greatest (a)--- all virtues which makes a man really great. If we do not
cultivate the habit (b)----speaking the truth we cannot command the confidence (c) ---others.
The man whom nobody believes can never be famous (d) --life. It may be that we may succeed
once or twice (e) --- telling a lie, but it never brings (f) --- a good result. A lie never lies hidden.
Today or tomorrow it comes (g) ---- light. Then the real character (h) --- the liar is revealed and
nobody believes him. All hate him and speak ill (i) -----him () --- his back.
Answer: (a) of; (b) of; (c) of; (d) in; (e) by; (f) about; (g) to; (h) of; (I) of; (j) on/behind.
10. HSC Exam. 18-Ka Set
Trees are very useful (a) --- man. They are highly essential (b) ---- our existence. They protect
the rich top soil (c) ---- getting washed away (d) ---- rain water and floods. We can see trees
being grown along the mountain slopes (e)----the road sides (f)-- - the parks and gardens. They
add beauty (g) --- our lives. They provide us (h) --- food, wood, shade, shelter and so on. They
take (i)--- carbon di-oxide and produce oxygen. So we should take care (j) ---- trees.
Answer: (a) to; (b) for; (c) from; (d) by; (e) by; (f) of; (g) to; (h) with; (i) in; (j) of.
11. HSC Exam. 18-Kha Set
Do you have any idea (a) -- a cyber cafe? It is a place teeming (b)--- information. It is a network
(c) --- all networks. It is a place (d) ---- computers (e) --- which customers can use the internet
and send e-mails and so on. A cyber cafe is closely associated (f) -- -- internet communication
system. A customer sitting (g) --- the cafe can communicate (h) --- people (i)--- the world. In
fact a cyber cafe is not prejudicial (j) --- our development.
Answer: (a) of; (b) with; (c) of; (d) of; (e) in; (f) with; (g) in; (h) with; (i) around/in; (j) to.
12. Alim Exam. 18
One day some boys were playing (a)-- - a pond. All (b)-- a sudden, they saw some frogs
swimming (c)-- it. They started throwing stones (d) -- them. Two or three frogs died (e)-it.
One senior frog holding its head (f) — said, "please stop this cruel act (g) --- yours." The boys
said, "we are playing a game. We will not stop." "What is a game (h) -- you is a cause (i) --
death (j) --us" said the frog.
Answer: (a) beside; (b) on; (c) in; (d) to/towards; (e) by; (f) above/out; (g) of; (h) to; (i) of; (j)
to.
13. Dhaka Board-17
The environment plays an important role (a) -- our life. (b) — short, what we have (c) — us
including people, houses, air, water etc. is called environment. These are the main elements
(d) - ---our environment. (e) ---- ensuring sound life the balance (f) --- the natural elements is
very significant. Sometimes (g)-- - lack of knowledge, we don't realize the importance (h) --
it. As a result, we are polluting our environment unknowingly. Living (i) — a polluted
environment is undoubtedly a matter (j) — great regret.
Answer: (a) in; (b) In; (c) around; (d) of; (e) For; (f) among/of; (g) for; (h) of; (i) in; (j) of.
14. Rajshahi Board-17
Ours is a riverine country. Rivers are everywhere (a) -- our life literature, economy and
culture. But are the rivers (b) - good shape? Unfortunately they are not. A few are already
dead and several are going (c)—the pangs of death. The river Buriganga is an example (d) --
a dying river. A report published in 'The Daily Sun' describes what has happened (e)--- the
river Buriganga and why. Its water is polluted and a perpetual stench fills the air (f) -- it. The
report says that the river had a glorious past. Once it was a tributary (g)--- the Ganges and
flowed (h) -- the Bay of Bengal (i) — the river Dhaleswari. Gradually, it lost its link (j)----the
Ganges and got the name Buriganga.
Answer : (a) in; (b) in; (c) through; (d) of; (e) to; (f) around; (g) of; (h) into; (i) through; (j)
with.
15. Jashore Board -17
It would be impossible (a) ---- us to continue living in this world if each of us knew exactly
what fate had (b) — store for us. So, Allah in His mercy conceals the future (c) --- all His
creatures, and reveals only the present. He hides from the animals what men know, and to He
hides from men what the angels know. For example, if a lamb had reason (d)--- a man, it could
not gamble happily knowing it was destined to be killed (e) — human food. But being quite
ignorant (f) ---- its fate, it is happy to the last moment of its short life contentedly grazing (g) ---
the flowery meadow, and even in its innocence licks the hands (h) ---- the butcher who is about
to slaughter it. What a blessing it is that we are ignorant (i) — the future! Allah, to whom the
death of a sparrow is of equal importance with the death of a hero, has, in His mercy, thus
limited our knowledge so that we might fulfil our duty in the sphere (j) — which He has
appointed us. .
Answer: (a) for; (b) in; (c) of/from; (d) for/with/like/as; (e) for/as; (f) of/about; (g) in/on/at; (h)
of/about; (i) of/about; (j) of/for/in/to.
16. Cumilla Board -17
We got our freedom (a) — the sacrifice of hundreds and thousands (b) --- lives. The patriots (c)
---- our land fought (d) — the oppression of the West Pakistani rulers. Finally, the oppressors
were bound to surrender (e) -- our freedom fighters. But a great number (f) — the sons of the
land died (g) — the war. Soon (h) ---- the war, the government (i) --Bangladesh founded the
National Memorial (j) — memory of the martyrs.
Answer: (a) at/ for; (I,) of; (c) of; (d) against; (e) to; (f) of; (g) in/during; (h) after; (i) of; (j) in.
17. Chattogram Board -17
Syed Shamsul Haq, a legendary literary, was born in Kurigram (a) --- 1935. He received the
Bangla Academy award (b) --- the age of twenty nine. It is noteworthy that he was the youngest
(c) -- all who got the Bangla Academy award. He was awarded the Swadhinata Padak in 2000
(d) ---- his contributions (e) - Bangla literature. His literary works are included (f)-- - the
curricula of secondary, higher secondary and graduation level (g) ---- Bangladesh. Syed
Shamsul Haq was married (h) --- Anwara Syed Haq who is a member (i) — the Royal College
of Psychiatrists in London. This renowned intellectual passed away (j) ----27 September in 2016
at the age of 81.
Answer: (a) in; (b) at; (c) of; (d) for; (e) in; (f) to; (g) in; (h) to; (i) of; (j) on.
18. Sylhet Board - 17 .
I caught sight (a) ---- him while crossing the road. I tried to talk (b)---- him. But he was (c) — a
hurry. He was one (d) --- my best friends. Both of us studied (e)--the same school. I had an
intimacy (f)--- him. Both of us got separated (g)--- each other after the completion (h) --S.S.C.
Examination. Though my heart bleeds (i) — him, I hardly meet (j) — him. This is the go of the
world.
Answer: (a) of; (b) to; (c) in; (d) of; (e) in/at; (f) with; (g)from; (h) of; (i) for; (j) with.
19. Barishal Board - 17
I am glad to receive your letter. You have wanted to know (a)--the picnic that we made. I am
now writing (b) ---you about it. It was winter vacation. Our college was closed. I (c) — some of
my friends arranged a picnic. We selected Sonargaon (d) -- the picnic spot. It is some twenty
miles from Dhaka. We got (e)--the bus (f) - about 9 am (g) --- all necessary utensils and
materials. (h) ----reaching Sonargaon, we finished our breakfast (i) — about 9.30 am. We did
not take any cook (j) — us.
Answer : (a) about; (b)to; (c) with; (d) for; (e) into; (f) at; (g) with; (h) After/on/before; (i) at; (j)
with.
20. Dinajpur Board - 17
Badal lived (a) --- a village of Bangladesh. He was a school boy. There was a canal (b) -- his
way (c) ---- school. An old bridge was (d) ---- that canal. It was useful to one and all of the
villagers. Yet none cared (e) — its repair. So one day it broke (f) — and caused a good deal (g)
--- hardship to the villagers. They were (h)--- difficulty. They could not go to the town (i) — the
other side of the canal to sell their fruits and vegetables profitably. They sold their production
(j) -- local market at a nominal price.
Answer: (a) in/at; (b) on; (c) to; (d) over; (e) about; (f) down; (g) of; (h) in; (i) on; (j) in/at.
21. Alim Examination-17
Love (a) —-- one's country is known as patriotism. Every man should have a great love (b) —
his country. Many (c) --- our freedom fighters sacrificed their lives (d)--- 1971 (e) — the sake
(f) — our country due (g) --- this noble virtue. (h) --- present there are some people who are
working relentlessly (i)--- the sake (j) ---- our country because they love our country.
Answer: (a) for; (b) for; (c) of; (d) in; (e) for; (f) of; (g) to; (h) At; (i) for; (j) of.

22. Dhaka Board-16

A good stock (a) — words is necessary (b) - anybody who wants to use a language. Vocabulary
is an essential component (c) — successful communication. It is an integral part (d) ---- reading
skill. While grammar is important, a lack (e) — vocabulary may result (f) --- complete failure to
convey a message. Vocabulary includes conceptual knowledge (g) - words that go well (h) -- an
ordinary dictionary meaning. Students' vocabulary knowledge is a building process that occurs
(i)--- - time as they tend to make connections (j)---- other words.
Answer: (a) of; (b) for; (c) of; (d) of; (e) of; (f) in; (g) of; (h) with; (i) in; (j) with.
23. Rajshahi Board-16
Once an English and a Bengalee gentleman were travelling (a) — the same train and they were
in the same compartment, The Englishman was very proud (b) - --himself because he was an
Englishman. He looked (c) - --upon the Bengalee gentleman who, however, took no notice (d)
— it and went to sleep (e) -- peace. As soon as the Bengalee gentleman was · asleep, the
Englishman picked (f) --- the gentleman's shoes and threw them (g) -- the window and went to
sleep. When the Bengalee gentleman woke up, he looked for his shoes and understood it. Then
he took the Englishman's long coat (h) — the wall and threw it outside the window and returned
(i) ---- bed laughingly. Next morning the Englishman became startled and shouted. Where's my
coat gone?" "Your coat has gone to fetch my shoes," said the gentleman (j) -- a smile. the
Bengalee gentleman was Sir Ashutosh Mukherjee.
Answer: (a) in; (b) of; (c) down; (d) of; (e) in / for; (f) up; (g) through; (h) from; (i) to; (j) with.
24. Jashore Board-16
A teacher is an architect (a) - a nation. He plays an important role (b)--- building up an educated
nation. He dispels the darkness, (c) — ignorance (d) — the lot of a nation. He is an actor, so to
speak. He has to suit his act according (e) — the need of his audience which is his class. He is a
clear speaker (f) — good, strong and pleasing voice which is (g) - his control. He does not sit
motionless (h) --- his class. Everybody has something valuable (i)----him. A good teacher
discovers the treasure hidden inside each student. He also wants the students happy and for this
he keeps them busy. A good teacher never hankers (j) -- --money.
Answer: (a) of; (b) in/for; (c) of; (d) from; (e) to; (f) with; (g) under/within; (h) in; (i) in: (j)
after.
25. Cumilla Board-16
A good student is never indifferent (a) — his studies. He always adheres (b) - his studies. He
does not learn things (c) - rote. He does not hunt (d) — traditional guide books. Moreover he
has great thirst (e) - knowledge. For this he does not confine himself (f) - the traditional studies.
He is always aware (g) -- the current affairs (h) - the world. He abides (i) - his teachers advice
and jots (j) - their lessons.
Answer : (a) to; (b) to; (c) by; (d) for; (e) for; (f) to; (g) of; (h) in/of; (i) by; (j) down.
26. Chattogram Board-16
Flowers are the excellent gift of nature. They have existed (a) -- the earth (b) -- prehistoric time.
Since then they have been treated (c) — the symbol of beauty. It is an undeniable fact that
flowers are used (d) — various spheres (e) -- our life. It is used mostly (f) – decoration. People
(g) – all walks of life use flowers usually (h) --- national occasion and (i) - wedding. Everyone
prefers flowers (j) - expressing their love and devotion.
Answer: (a) on (b) from; (c) as; (d) in; (e) of; (f) for; (g) of; (h) for/on; (i) for; (j) for.
27. Sylhet Board-16
The science fair held (a) -- our college paved a new way for us to gather practical knowledge.
Many of our friends took part (b) -- the fair (c) — their projects. We showed genuine interest
(d) -- them. Most of the projects were made.(e) — consistent (f) — the prevailing world
situation. They were intended (g) --- acquaint us (h) — the solutions (i) --some common
problems we are facing specially in regard to the environment we live in. We were sanguine (j)
— achieving success and we really achieved it.
Answer: (a) in; (b) in; (c) with; (d) in; (e) in; (f) with; (g) to; (h) with; (i) to; (j) of
28. Barishal Board-16
During holidays when my mother went to sleep (a) -- noon, we went to the railway line. There,
along with other children, I watched how the trains passed (b) — innumerable unknown facts.
My father got an appointment (c)--- a town school and he moved (d) -- the town immediately
with all the members of the family. I was admitted (e)--- my father's school. I felt that my
school fellows had no feeling (f) - one another as we had in the village. However, I have
gradually adjusted myself (g)---- town life. I am happy with my new friends but my heart aches
(h) -- the happy childhood days. Childhood is free (i) ---- worries and has infinite capacity (j)---
-enjoyment.
Answer :(a) at; (b) through/with; (c) in; (d) to; (e) into; (f) for; (g) to; (h) for; (i) from; (j) for.
29. Dinajpur Board 2016
Greenhouse effect is the gradual warming (a) -- the air surrounding the earth as a result of heat
being trapped (b) — environment pollution. This is exemplified (c) -- the destruction and
burning (d) - of tropical rain forests, (e) – traffic that clogs (f) — city streets, (g) — the rapid
growth of industry, the use of chlorofluorocarbons (CFCs). (h) — packaging and manufacturing
commercial products, the use of detergents like washing (i) --- liquids and so (j) ---
Answer: (a) of; (b) by; (c) by; (d) down; (e) by; (f) up; (g) by; (h) In; (i) up; (j) on.