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Special Lecture
Preposition
Pre k‡ãi A_© c~‡e© Ges position k‡ãi A_© Ae¯’vb A_©vr Preposition k‡ãi A_© c~‡e© Ae¯’vb| myZvivs Preposition n‡jv Ggb
KZ¸‡jv Word ev Group of words hviv Noun, Pronoun Ges Gerund Gi c~‡e© e‡m Sentence Gi AšÍM©Z Ab¨ Words
Gi mv‡_ hy³ K‡i ¯’vb,Ae¯’vb Ges mgq BZ¨vw` wb‡`©k K‡i|

 Preposition wPbvi Dcvq: 1. Preposition ev‡K¨ Noun/Noun phrase Gi c~‡e© e‡m|

2. Preposition ev‡K¨ Pronoun Gi c~‡e© e‡m|
3. Preposition ev‡K¨ Gerund Gi c~‡e© e‡m|
Example: a) She stood before me like a statue.
b) He fantasized about winning the lottery.
c) There was a small reception following the wedding.
d) She lost everything but honour.
e¨vL¨v: PviwU Sentence-G h_vµ‡g before, like, about, following, but, Preposition wn‡m‡e e‡m‡Q| †Kbbv 5wU Preposition
h_vµ‡g Pronoun ‘me’, Noun phrase ‘a statue’, Gerund ‘winning’ Noun phrase ‘the wedding’ Ges Noun
‘honour’ Gi c~‡e© e‡m‡Q|

 Kinds of Prepositions
1. Simple preposition: at, by, for, from, in, of, off, on, out, through, till, to, up, with
2. Compound preposition: Generally formed by prefixing a/be --- about, above, across, along, amidst,
among, amongst, around, before, behind, below, beneath, beside, between, beyond, inside, within,
without, outside, underneath.
3. Phrase preposition: according to, in addition to, along with, in case of, in spite of, because of, instead
of, by dint of, on account of, in front of, with a view to, etc.
4. Participle preposition hviv Noun/Noun phrase, Pronoun, Gerund c~‡e© e‡m Preposition Gi KvR K‡i †hgb:
Barring, following, considering, during, given, including, concerning, notwithstanding, regarding,
respecting, touching, etc.
5. Zero Prepositions: (Omission of preposition)
6. Dauble Prepostiton : Upon (up+on), within (with+in)

i) wKQz wKQz Word Gi ci zero preposition e‡m|

Combat fight investigate resemble join discuss appoint resign finish
approach obey emphasize enter (cÖ‡ek A‡_©) permit reach include fancy meet
violate inform contradict Home Abroad here there marry lack
Note: Enter into A_© Pzw³ Kiv, Av‡jvPbv Kiv
Example:
a) He entered the class room.
b) He entered into an agreement.
ii) Time expression Gi ïiæ‡Z next, last, this, that, one, every, each, some, any etc. G‡`i †h‡Kvb GKwU _vK‡j †m mKj
Time expression Gi Av‡M Preposition e‡m bv| †hgb:
a) See you next Sunday b) Buses leave every ten minutes.

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Preposition Gi e¨envi:
1.
In On
1. gvm, mvj, FZz, `kK, kZK, mßvn BZ¨vw`i c~‡e© In e‡m| 1. ZvwiL, w`b Gi c~‡e© On e‡m| (Short period of time)
(long period of time) Example:
Example: in February, in March, in December, on 26th March, on 15th August, on Sunday etc.
in1971, in spring, in the 19th century, in a week,

2. Street Gi c~‡e© In e‡m| 2. Road Gi c~‡e© On e‡m|

Example: in the street, in the wall street etc Example: a) EduHive stands on Green Road.
3. Morning, Evening, Afternoon Gi c~‡e© In e‡m| 3. Morning, Evening, Afternoon, Day, Night Gi c~‡e©
Example: Adjective ev mywbw`©ó K‡i eySvq Ggb kã _vK‡j G‡`i c~‡e© On
in the morning, in the evening, in the afternoon e‡m| Example: on moonlit night. On a foggy morning
etc.
4. ‡`k, eo kni, cwVZ welq †fZ‡i Ae¯’vb Kiv eySv‡Z G‡`i 4. Route, Campus, Avenue, way, highway G‡`i c~‡e©
c~‡e© In e‡m| On e‡m|
Example: in London, in Bangladesh, Example: a) I met him on the way.
a) He is at home in mathematics. b) Our university will organize a show on its campus.
b) He stayed in a room.

5. Note: Road Ges street Gi Av‡M Adress _vK‡j at em‡e| 5. Zj ¯úk© K‡i Dc‡i Ae¯’vb, †Kvb wKQz Ab¨ wKQz‡K ¯úk© K‡i
Example: Ave„Z K‡i ‡i‡L‡Q eySv‡Z On e‡m|
a) EduHive office is located at 11/3 Green Road. Example:
b) Our building is located at 17/a Indra Road. a) The verse is on the table.
b) There is a calendar on the wall.
6. mgq ‡evSv‡Z / †Kvb mg‡qi g‡a¨ †evSv‡Z In e‡m| †hgb- 6. Dcj‡ÿ¨i c‡i hw` day kãwU _v‡K Zvn‡j Zvi Av‡M On e‡m|
Example: I will come in an hour. Example: We exchange greetings On Eid day.

2. At Gi e¨envi:

Rule (Explanation) Example

1. wbw`©ó Nwoi mg‡qi c~‡e© At e‡m| a) I will meet you at lunch b) The class begins at 3:10.
2. Weekend Ges wbw`©ó RvqMv Gi c~‡e© At e‡m| a) Will you do anything special at the weekend?
b) A bagger is standing at the door.
3. wbw`©ó ZvcgvÎvi c~‡e© Ges cvkvcvwk `ywU ¯’v‡bi g‡a¨ A‡cÿvK…Z a) Water boils at 100 degree celsius.
†QvU ¯’v‡b| b) I live at village in Cumilla.
4. At + (night, sunset, nightfall, midnight, dawn, a) He returned at midnight. b) Hartal started at dawn.
noon, dusk, cock’s crow etc)
5. gvÎv †evSv‡Z At e‡m a) I drive at 70 km per hour.

3. By Gi e¨envi:

Rule(Explanation) Example
1. Phone, telephone, radio, wireless, internet, email, a) I will talk to you over the phone.
letter, telegraph(communication way) b) He is on the phone now.
GB Word ¸‡jvi c~‡e© determiner em‡j On ev Over em‡e c) Rizvi requested Rimi to come by phone.
wKš‘ determiner bv em‡j By e‡m|
Note: On TV, On Screen , on the screen.
2. hvbevnb ‡hv‡M †hvMv‡hvM Gi ‡ÿ‡Î c~‡e© determiner em‡j a) I went office in a taxi. b) I came home by taxi. c)
On ev In em‡e wKš‘ determiner bv em‡j By e‡m| Note: They crossed the Padma on a small speed boat.
on foot, on horseback
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Note: in a bicycle, on a car, on a taxi n‡e bv|
3. Passive voice- G KvR m¤úv`‡bi Agent Gi c~‡e© By e‡m| a) A fly was killed by him with a rolled up newspaper.
wKš‘ †h e¯‘ Øviv KvR m¤úv`b nq Zvi c~‡e© With e‡m| b) The man was stabbed by a lunatic with a knife.
4. cv‡k A‡_© I wbw`©ó mg‡qi c~‡e© eySv‡Z Ges Abymv‡i eySv‡Z By a) He sat by the fire with me.
e‡m| b) You should leave the shoes by the door.
c) What is the time by your watch?
d) We usually eat supper by six’o clock.

4. For Ges since Gi e¨envi:

For Since
1. Period of time (mgq Kvj) A_©vr a‡i ev hver eySv‡j For 1. Point of time(start of time) A_©vr n‡Z ev †_‡K eySv‡Z
e‡m| Since e‡m|
2. wewbgq A‡_© For e‡m| Example: a) I have been waiting since 5’O clock.
Example: a) He sent me a cheque for tk 500. 2. wbw`©ó mg‡qi c~‡e© Since e‡m| †hgb-
3. mg‡qi e¨vwß †evSv‡Z- He has been reading for an hour. It has been raining since monday.

5. Among Ges between Gi e¨envi:

Among Between
1. mvaviYZ `yB Gi AwaK e¨w³ ev e¯‘i †ÿ‡Î 1. mvaviYZ `yB e¨w³ ev e¯‘i ‡ÿ‡Î
2. Among Gi †ÿ‡Î H e¨w³ ev e¯‘i c~‡e© Number ev msL¨v 2. `yB ev Gi AwaK e¨w³ I e¯‘i †ÿ‡Î Between e‡m hw` e¨w³
D‡jøL _vK‡e bv| ev e¯‘i g‡a¨ m‡gvSZv ev Pzw³ eySvq Ges G‡`i c~‡e© msL¨v D‡jøL
Example: He divided his possessions among his _v‡K|
children. Example: He divided a botal of Juice between five
friends.

3. `yB ev Gi AwaK e¨w³ I e¯‘ ev ¯’vb‡K c„_K ev separate

K‡i Ggb wKQyi c~‡e© Between e‡m|
Example: Swizerland lies between France,
Germany, Austria and Italy.

6.
Along Across Through
1. `~iZ¡ eivei A‡_© ev cvk w`‡q A_ev avi 1. †Kvb wKQz‡K ¯úk© K‡i Dci w`‡q 1. †Kvb wKQzi ga¨ w`‡q GK cÖvšÍ †_‡K
w`‡q A‡_© Along e‡m| AvovAvwo Mgb A‡_© Across e‡m| Aci cÖv‡šÍ Mgb A‡_© Through e‡m|
Example: We walked along the Example: Goods are smuggled Example: They walked through
beach. across the border. the woods in the rain.

7.
Above Over
1. Zj ¯úk© bv K‡i Dc‡i w¯’i Ae¯’v eySv‡Z Above e‡m| 1. Zj ¯úk© bv K‡i Dc‡i MwZkxj Ae¯’v eySv‡Z Over e‡m|
(‡ewk Dc‡i Ae¯’vb) 2. †Kvb wKQz Ab¨ †Kvb wKQz‡K ¯úk© bv K‡i A‡cÿvK…Z Kg Dc‡i
2. c`gh©v`v, Ae¯’vb, ¸iæZ¡, BZ¨w` we‡ePbvq Kv‡iv Dc‡i Ae¯’vb w¯’ifv‡e Ae¯’vb Ki‡Q eySv‡Z Over e‡m|
Ges †Kvb e¨w³ ev e¯‘i †P‡qI Av‡iv †ewk eySv‡Z Above e‡m| 3. †Kvb wKQz `yB cv‡k †Kvb cÖvšÍ _vK‡e bv Ggb Ab¨ †Kvb wKQz‡K
Example: a) The sky is above us. ¯úk© K‡i Dci w`‡q Mgb Kiv eySv‡j Over e‡m|
b) He is above me in rank. Example:
c) Should you value honour above our life. a) The bird flew over my head.
b) There is a roof over us.
c) The road ran over the hills and plains.

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8.
In time On time
mgqgZ ev wba©vwiZ mg‡qi Av‡M eySv‡Z In time e‡m| wba©vwiZ mg‡qi Av‡MI bv c‡iI bv Just time eySv‡Z On time
Example: He arrived at the station in time. e‡m|
Example: The meeting started on time.

9.
Into Onto
1. ‡Kvb w`‡K MwZkxjZv eySv‡Z Dci †_‡K wb‡P Ges wbP †_‡K Dc‡i MwZkxjZv eySv‡Z wKš‘ Zj
2. evB‡i †_‡K wfZ‡i cÖ‡ek †f` bv K‡i eySv‡Z Onto e‡m|
3. Ae¯’vi cwieZ©b eySv‡Z Into e‡m| Example: a) A tree fell onto a car.
Example:
a) She got into the car and drove away,
b) He broke the glass into a hundred pieces.
c) Water changes into vapor.

10.
Beside(By side) Besides
1. Gi A_© next to ev cv‡k A‡_© 1. Gi A_© AwaKš‘, GQvovI A‡_© e¨ewüZ nq|
Example: Example:
He sat beside me. We need two hundred dollars besides this to pay for
everything.

11.
Within By
1. Period of time Gi †ÿ‡Î Within e‡m| wbw`©ó mg‡qi c~‡e© eySv‡Z Ges Point of time Gi †ÿ‡Î By
2. Within Gi A_© before the end of time. e‡m|
Example: Example:
Finish the work within an hour. Finish the work by 10 am.

12. c‡i A‡_© Period of time Gi †ÿ‡Î In Ges After Gi e¨envi:

In After
Verb hw` Present Indefinite Ges Future Indefinite Verb hw` Present Indefinite tense G nq Zvn‡j After
tense –G nq Zvn‡j In e‡m| e‡m|
Example: Example:
a) He will come in 10 minutes. a) He came after 10 minutes.
a) He will join the class in 10 minutes. b) He came after a while.

 Previous Year Questions [BCS]

1. Select the appropriate preposition: 4. Would you please find out Bangladesh ----- the
‘Are you doing anything special --- the map. [BCS-42]
weekend’? [BCS-44, 15th BCS] a) in b) on
a) at b) with c) over d) at Ans: B
c) on d) for Ans: A 5. There was a small reception following the
2. When Ushashi entered ----the room everybody wedding. [BCS-39]
stopped talking. [BCS-41] a) Noun b) Adjective
a) into b) in c) Preposition d) Pronoun Ans: C
c) to d) no preposition Ans: D 6. Noureen will discuss the issue with Nasir -----
3. Do you have any money ---- you? [BCS-43] phone. [BCS-33]
a) to b) over a) in b) over
c) in d) on Ans: D c) by d) on Ans: C

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7. Rizvi requested rini ----- telephone to attend 12. He has been ill ----- Friday last. [BCS-26]
the meeting. [BCS-28] a) from b) on
a) over b) through c) in d) since Ans: D
c) with d) by Ans: D 13. I finally killed the fly ___ a rolled up
8. Julia has been ill ---- three months. [BCS-28] newspaper. [25th BCS]
a) since b) about a) with b) by
c) in d) for Ans: D c) through d) from Ans: A
9. Hurry up, we have to go ----- five minutes. [BCS- 14. Please emphasize ---- the necessity of arriving
27] early. [24th BCS (বাতিল)]
a) in b) on a) about b) to
c) by d) for Ans: C c) on d) no preposition Ans: D
10. I should appreciate it if you could complete 15. The walls of our house have been painted -----
this work ----Thursday. [BCS-26] - green. [14th BCS]
a) till b) until a) for b) with
c) upto d) by Ans: D c) to d) no preposition Ans: D
11. He divided the money ---- the two children. 16. What is the time ----- your watch? [12th BCS]
[BCS-21,26]
a) over b) in a) on b) with
c) between d) among Ans: C c) to d) by Ans: D

 Previous Year Questions [PSC and other Jobs]

1. They selected me for the job only ---- merit. c) into d) at Ans: C
[BCIC-2021] 4. Many studies have shown less heart disease ---
a) with b) along groups ---- low blood cholesterol. [wmwKDwmwU wcÖw›Us K‡c©v -
c) on d) in Ans: C 2021]
2. Shakib- Al-Hasan delivered a six ---- the a) between, of b) among, with
boundary. [wmwKDwmwU wcÖw›Us K‡c©v -2021] c) in, of d) within, at) Ans: B
a) upon b) on 5. I have no pen to write -----. [cÖv:wk.wb.c-2019]
c) at d) over Ans: D a) in b) smooth
3. She was sliding ----- depression. [CAAB-2021] c) well d) with Ans: D
a) of b) on
Practice Phase
1. Ariyan was stabbed ---- a lunatic ---- a dagger. a) in b) on
a) With, with b) by, by c) at d) since
c ) with, by d) by, with 5. The diagram I am referring ---- is given ----
2. Life is a tale told --- an idiot. page three.
a) before b) with a) to, on b) to, at
c) to d) by c) at, on d) at, in
3. Kill the rat --- the stick.
a) with b) by
Answer
c) through d) from
4. He came to Bangladesh ----- November, 1993. 01 D 02 D 03 A 04 A 05 A

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Appropriate preposition
 To
1. ‡h mKj Adjective Gi c‡i Preposition TO e‡m|
abhorrent Accessible accustomed addicted adjacent affectionate akin/affable
alive amenable beneficial comparable condemned conducive contrary
creditable detrimental devoted deaf entitled equal essential
favourable inclined indifferent indispensable Impertinent indigenous irrelevant
liable necessary obedient obliged offensive opposite pertinent
prone relevant responsible subject /suit suitable true loyal
susceptible answerable indebted impossible Identical
Note: Identical Gi ci Preposition To/With `ywUB em‡Z cv‡i|
2. wKQz wKQz Latin Adjective Gi ci Preposition TO e‡m|
Senior Junior inferior superior prior anterior ulterior posterior preferable

3. ‡h mKj Verb Gi c‡i Preposition TO e‡m|

Accede adapt adhere allot allude apologize appoint aspire
assent attribute belong conform consent contribute lead listen
prefer object pretend refer/revert succumb surrender testify yield
entrust assign confess object confined seem averse appear

4. ‡h mKj Noun Gi c‡i Preposition TO e‡m|

alternative antipathy approach damage exception invitation incentive
key opposition reaction Road solution similar

 Previous Year Questions [BCS]

1. Identify the appropriate preposition: Your a) to b) for
opinion is identical --- mine. [BCS-44] c) than d) of Ans: A
a) for b) in 5. I am looking forward ---- seeing you. [BCS-26]
c) with d) by Ans: C a) to b) in
2. We look forward ---- receiving a response c) for d) none Ans: A
from you. [BCS-33] 6. The children were entrusted ----- the care of
a) to b) in their uncle. [24th BCS]
c) for d) none Ans: A a) with b) for
3. Wordsworth introduced the readers ----- a c) to d) at Ans: C
new kind of poetry. [BCS-31] 7. Government has been entrusted ------elected
a) with b) at politicians. [22nd BCS]
c) to d) by Ans: C a) with b) for
4. There is no alternative ----- training. [BCS-28] c) to d) at Ans: C

 Previous Year Questions [PSC and other Jobs]

1. Amenable k‡ãi mv‡_ mwVK preposition wU Kx n‡e? c) to d) with Ans: C
[cÖv:wk.wb.c-2019] 4. Jack is inferior ---- Hari in intelligence. [wmwKDwmwU
a) with b) to wcÖw›Us K‡c©v -2021]
c) after d) for Ans: B a) than b) to
2. There is no royal road ----- Learning. [cÖv:wk.wb.c-2019] c) of d) against Ans: B
a) from b) to 5. She aspires ---- a scientific career.
[Mofa(administration) -19]
c) for d) by Ans: B
3. Credit Tk 500 --- my Account. [BCS-36, cÖv:wk.wb.c-2019] a) for b) by
a) against b) in c) to d) from Ans: C

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 Practice Phase
1. There is no free access --- the secretary’s room. 4. The news added ---- my sorrow.
a) in b) with a) up b) to
c) for d) to c) by d) into
2. We are accountable ---- the authorities for our 5. His house is adjacent ---- mine.
actions. a) into b) to
a) with b) on c) onto d) unto
c) in d) to
Answer
3. We are accustomed ---- hot weather.
a) at b) with 01 D 02 D 03 C 04 B 05 B
c) to d) in

 From
1. ‡h mKj Word Gi c‡i Preposition From e‡m|
Abstain debar derive derogate desist detract deviate differ digress dissent
elicit emerge escape exclude preserve prevent prohibit protect recover refrain
exemption absolve absent discourage dismiss cease divert deter aloof

 Previous Year Questions [BCS]

1. He parted ------his friend in tears. [24th BCS] b) He refrained for taking any drastic action.
a) with b) for c) He refrained of taking any drastic action.
c) to d) from Ans: D d) He was refrained on taking any drastic action.
2. Which of the following is correct? [BCS-38] Ans: A
a) He refrained from taking any drastic action.
 Previous Year Questions [PSC and other Jobs]
1. He was absent ----- the meeting. [NSI(AD)-15] c) on d) from Ans: D
a) in b) for 4. My hobby is different ---- her hobby. [Janata Bank-
c) form d) into Ans: C 16]

2. Nothing can absolve you ---the promise you a) from b) than

have made. [Pubali Bank-14] c) to d) in Ans: A
a) from b) in 5. He could not dissociate himself ---- what he
c) for d) with Ans: A said earlier. [Standard Bank-09]
3. Apart ---- cricket. He does not watch TV. [General a) off b) with
Bima corp. -09] c) from d) of Ans: C
a) of b) to
 Practice Phase
1. He debarred ---- me going. a) for b) from
a) from b) of c) to d) into
c) to d) at 5. Every man differs in opinions ---- each other.
2. Do not try to divert the man ---- this purpose. a) in b) of
a) to b) in c) from d) at
c) from d) on
3. The student was exempted ---- paying his fees.
Answer
a) for b) from
c) of d) by 01 A 02 C 03 B 04 B 05 C
4. We must discourage people ---- throwing trash
in public places.

Ans:

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 Of
‡h mKj Word Gi c‡i Preposition Of e‡m|
admit-AeKvk accused acquitted afraid/Apprise assure aware bereft cautious
confident conscious convict composed covetous deprived desire devoid
destitute dull envious fond/guilty proud sanguine sick suspect
tolerant vain void convinced avail ignorant boast jealous
despair approve dispose divest repent complain ambitious capable
necessity tired privilege contemporary despaired

 Previous Year Questions [BCS]

1. Your conduct admits ----- no excuse. [BCS-29] c) at d) in Ans: A
a) to b) for 3. He has assured me ----safety. [11th BCS]
c) of d) at Ans: C a) for b) at
2. He is devoid ---- commonsense. [BCS-26] c) to d) of Ans: D
a) of b) from
 Practice Phase
1. He is jealous ---- my fame. c) of d) on
a) to b) for 6. I hope you are not envious ---- my success.
c) of d) at a) on b) for
2. The judge acquitted him ---- the charge. c) from d) of
a) of b) from 7. He was accused ---- a crime.
c) at d) in a) for b) of
3. I suspect him ---- treachery. c) on d) to
a) for b) at
c) to d) of
Answer
4. He is devoid ---- common sense.
a) in b) of 01 C 02 A 03 D 04 B 05 C
c) for d) from 06 D 07 B
5. He is aware ---- all that you have done.
a) for b) on

 On
‡h mKj Word Gi c‡i Preposition On e‡m|
Comment decide deliberate depend determine dwell embark encroach
enlarge impose insist intrude resolve congratulate base border
intent count brood encroach hinge rely bent

 Previous Year Questions [BCS]

1. She went to new market ----- [BCS-29, 43] c) He insisted for seeing her.
a) on foot b) on feet d) He insisted by seeing her. Ans: B
c) by foot d) by walking Ans: A 4. My friend always goes home -----foot. [24th BCS
2. He insisted ----- my going there. [BCS-36] (বাতিল)]

a) on b) to a) by b) with
c) over d) to Ans: A c) on d) for Ans: C
3. Which of the following is correct? [BCS-35] 5. I count -----your help. [23rd BCS]
a) He insisted to seeing her. a) after b) upon
b) He insisted on seeing her. c) for d) with Ans: B

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 Previous Year Questions [PSC and other Jobs]
1. Bangladesh and France have signed a letter of a) over b) upto
intent -----defense cooperation. [Lv`¨ Awa`ßi-2021] c) on d) in Ans: C
a) to b) on 4. Salam hit ----- an excellent idea. [Agrani Bank-11]
c) over d) for Ans: B a) with b) upon
2. My friend always goes home ---- foot. [R¦vjvwb gš¿bvjq- c) by d) in Ans: B
2021] 5. Please do not intrude ---- my personal affairs.
a) by b) through [IFIC Bank-19]
c) on d) with Ans: C a) about b) in
3. Do not dwell ---- past mistake. (BCS written-30) c) of d) on Ans: D

 With
‡h mKj Word Gi c‡i Preposition With e‡m|
Acquainted afflicted beset compatible compliant consistent contended busy
contemporary contrasted delighted disgusted endowed fatigued fired gifted
infected inspired intimate invested overcome popular replete infested
satisfied/teem Associate bargain bear clash coincide comply condole
cope/associate credit-- tk deluge disagree fill/vie intrigue quarrel trifle

 Previous Year Questions [PSC and other Jobs]

1. She was blessed ---- a son. [cÖv:wk.wb.c-2019] a) in b) by
a) by b) for c) with d) on Ans: C
c) in d) with Ans: D 4. Bangladesh abounds ---- rivers. [Trust Bank -12]
2. She argued --------me about the marriage. a) with b) in
[BCIC, 23rd BCS] c) of d) on Ans: A
a) with b) for 5. He is afflicted ----- gout. [Primary asst. teacher-12]
c) to d) form Ans: A a) by b) since
3. He abides ----- me. [Primary Asst. Teacher-11] c) with d) of Ans: C
 Practice Phase
1. He is cordial ---- Abdur Rahim. 4. I do not agree ---- my friend.
a) by b) for a) to b) on
c) in d) with c) with d) for
2. The house is infested ---- rats. 5. She is gifted ---- common sense.
a) to b) for a) in b) by
c) with d) in c) with d) over
3. Can you cope ---- your problems?
a) with b) up Answer
c) upon d) in
01 D 02 C 03 A 04 C 05 C
 For
‡h mKj Word Gi c‡i Preposition For e‡m|
Affection ambition apology anxiety appetite aptitude blame
candidate compassion compensation contempt craving desire esteem
fit/famous liking pretext passion pity/penitent relish remorse
reputation eager eligible eminent notorious prepared penitent
qualified sufficient useful zealous atone canvass care / cure
clamor hope/wish mourn stipulate long/yearn

 Previous Year Questions [PSC and other Jobs

1. Everybody longs ---- happiness. [cÖv:wk.wb.c-2019] c) for d) from Ans: C
a) over b) in
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2. Anis had a talent ----- making people laugh. 4. My brother has no appetite --- food. [moK I Rbc`
[cÖv:wk.wb.c-2019] Awa:(wmwfj)-03]
a) on b) for a) at b) for
c) of d) in Ans: B c) to d) in Ans: B
3. Eight men were concerned ----- the plot. [Mofa- 5. I have no aptitude ---- music. [cÖ.m.wk-06]
19, BCS-38] a) to b) for
a) at b) with c) of d) against Ans: B
c) in d) for Ans: D
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1. I do not care ---- you. a) to b) at
a) of b) about c) with d) for
c) for d) on 5. Jalal asked ----- a loan of TK 5000.
2. They blamed me ---- their sufferings. a) for b) after
a) for b) to c) about d) around
c) by d) on
3. Only graduates are eligible ---- the post.
Answer
a) to b) for
c) about d) in 01 C 02 A 03 B 04 D 05 A
4. Students are concerned --- their result.

 In
‡h mKj Word Gi c‡i Preposition In e‡m|
Absorbed abstemious accomplished accurate assiduous backward bigoted correct
defective deficient experienced diligent enveloped fertile foiled honest
interested involved lax/persevere proficient remiss temperate versed acquiesce
delight enlist excel fall glory indulge involve persist
confidence in need gave in- bwZ poor assist believe succeed disappoint

 Previous Year Questions [BCS]

1. My brother has no interest ----- music. [BCS-26] c) in d) none) Ans: C
a) for b) in 3. The government gave ------the demands of the
c) with d) at Ans: B people. [24th BCS (বাতিল)]
2. I don’t think you will have any difficulty----- a) to b) in
getting a driving license. [24th BCS(বাতিল)] c) into d) over Ans: B
a) to b) for
Previous Year Questions [PSC and other Jobs]
1. A friend ----- need is a friend indeed. [R¦vjvwb gš¿bvjq- a) for b) in
2021] c) to d) of Ans: B
a) to b) for 4. I always confide ---- you. [Primary asst. teacher-2008,2013]
c) at d) in Ans: D a) in b) at
2. Nature has given us an abundant wealth ---- c) on d) with Ans: A
the form of forests. [5 Banks(officer)] 5. Five liters of milk is contained ---- the plot. [16Zg
a) by b) in cÖfvlK wbeÜb-19]
c) at d) with Ans: B a) by b) to
3. He is amateur ---- stenography. [CAAB-17] c) in d) at Ans: C

 At
‡h mKj Word Gi c‡i Preposition At e‡m|
Aim Amazed Astonished Connive Dull hint
good/bad jeer jest laugh quick sneer
arrive rush

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 Previous Year Questions [BCS]
1. John Smith is good ---- Mathematics. [BCS-36] 3. The minister arrived -----a decision last night.
a) at b) in [24th BCS (বাতিল)]

c) of d) after Ans: A a) to b) at
2. I am not good ----- translation. [BCS-27] c) on d) by Ans: B
a) in b) about 4. 70. I am not bad -----tennis. [10th BCS]
c) with d) at Ans: D a) in b) at
c) with d) to Ans: B

Previous Year Questions [PSC and other Jobs]

1. The lion rushed ----- the rabbit. [BCIC-2021] 4. We have not arrived ---- any decision. [Sonali(SO)-
a) at b) with 14]

c) on d) to Ans: A a) to b) at
2. The minister arrived ----- at a decision last c) on d) by Ans: B
night. [cÖv:wk.wb.c-2019] 5. He was astonished ----- my courage. [Primary asst.
teacher-13]
a) on b) at a) in b) into
c) in d) to Ans: B c) at d) for Ans: C
3. I appeared ---- the SSC exam last year. [BCIC-
(AM) -18]
a) in b) for
c) at d) on Ans: C

 k‡ãi A_© GKB n‡jI Parts of speech Abyhvqx wfbœ preposition e‡m|
1. According to (Abymv‡i) a) I acted according to his advice.
Accordance with b) I took medicine in accordance with doctor.
2. Affection for (‡¯œn,ggZv) a) He has great affection for his mother.
Affectionate to b) The old lady is affectionate to all.
3. Alternate with (ch©vqµwgK) a) The flood and ebb tides alternate with each other.
Alternative to b) The alternative to submission is death.
4. Ambition for (Zxeª AvKv•ÿv) a) It is all due to his ambition for fame.
Ambitious of b) He is ambitious of fame.
5. capable for (mÿg) a) He is capable solving the problem.
capacity of b) He has the capacity for solving the problem.
6. Confidence in (Av¯’v,wek^vm) a) He has confidence in his success.
confident of b) He was confident of his success.
7. Contrast(noun) + to(‰emv`„k¨) a) What a contrast to his brother
contrast(noun) + between b) What a contrast between them.
contrast(Verb) + with c) The present speech is mild contrasted with his past speech.
8. Derogate from (Le© Kviv) a) It is likely to derogate from his merit.
Derogatory to b) He never did anything derogatory to his high position.
9. descend from (eskvbyµ‡g Avmv) a) He is descended from a noble family.
descendant of b) He is a descendant of Mahatma Gandhi.
10. Desire for (B”Qv, ¯ú„nv) a) He has no desire for fame.
desirous of b) He is desirous of visiting Naigra falls.
11. Equal to (mgvb) a) He was equal to the occasion.
equally with b) He is to be blamed equally with his brother.
12. Except for (e¨ZxZ, Qvov) a) The coat fits me well except for the collar.
exception to b) I took exception to your comment.
13. fond of (cQ›`) a) The child is fond of sweets.
fondness for b) She has great fondness for her children.
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14. hinder from (evav cÖ`vb) a) He hindered me from wrong doing.
hindrance to b) Child marriage is a great hindrance to progress.
15. liking for (fv‡jvjv‡M Ggb) a) He has no liking for cards.
dislike to b) His dislike to her continued to increase.
16. neglectful of (Ae‡njvc~b©) a) He is neglectful of his health.
negligent in b) I have found him negligent in his work.
17. prejudice against a) I have no prejudice against foreigners.
prejudicial to (c~e©ms¯‹vi) b) Such a step will be prejudicial to your interests.
18. prepare for (cÖ¯‘wZ) a) He is prepared for anything.
preparatory to b) Preparatory to taking extreme measures, his father once
again warned him.
19. Qualified for (‡hvM¨) a) He is qualified for the post.
disqualified from b) He is disqualified from practicing as a pleader.
20. Result of (djvdj) a) As a result of the injury, he died of tetanus.
result from b) Nothing resulted from the conference.
21. Respect for (m¤§vb) a) I have respect for his hard working.
respectful to b) He is respectful to his superiors.
22. sensible of (m‡PZb) a) I am sensible of your kindness.
insensible to b) His paralysed arm is insensible to feeling.
23. Trust in (wek^vm) a) Trust in God
distrust of b) His distrust of his assistants is perhaps unfounded.

 kã GKB n‡jI wfbœ context G wfbœ wfbœ preposition e‡m|

1. Accommodate to (Lvc LvIqv) a) You should accommodate to the circumstances.
Accommodate with (e¨e¯’v b) My friend accommodated me with a loan.
Kviv/m¼yjvb)
2. differ from (cv_©K¨, ˆemv`„k¨) a) Your car differs from mine in several respects.
differ with (wØgZ ‡cvlY) b) I differ with you on this point.
3. Anxious about (DwØMœ) a) I am anxious about the result.
anxious for (Zxeªfv‡e PvIqv) b) Her parents are anxious for her safety.
4. retire from (m‡i `vov‡bv) a) He has retired from business.
retire into (¸wU‡q ‡bIqv) b) He has retired into private life.
5. influence on (cÖfve,cÖZvc) a) The remarks of his critics had influence on his writings.
influence over (KZ…Z¡) b) A leader has considerable influence over his disciples.
influence with (cÖfvewe¯Ívi Kviv) c) He used his influence with the management to get his son a job
6. Liable for (AvBbMZ eva¨/`vqx) a) Trespassers are liable to a fine of tk 500.
liable to (Aaxb nIqv) b) He is liable for his wife’s debts.

 kã GKB n‡jI wfbœ context G wfbœ wfbœ preposition e‡m|

1. Abide by (‡g‡b Pjv) 2. Abound in (¯’v‡b cÖPzi _vKv) 3. Admit of (AeKvk _vKv)
Abide with (evm Kiv, e¨w³) Abound with (cwic~Y© _vKv) Admit to (¯^xKvi Kiv/fwZ©)
Abide in (evm Kiv, ¯’vb)
4. Agree with (person) 5. Angry about (e¯‘/wel‡q ivM) 6. Attend to (g‡bv‡hvM †`Iqv)
Agree to (a Proposal) Angry with (e¨w³i mv‡_ ivM) Attend on/upon (‡mev Kvi)
Agree on (a point/logic)
7. Blind of (AÜ) 8. Bound for (MgbiZ,Mvgx) 9.Burst into (‡f‡½ civ, Kvbœvq)
blind to (D`vmxb) Bound to (Ki‡Z eva¨) Burst out (‡d‡U cov, nvwm‡Z)
10. Compare with -mgRvZxq e¯‘‡Z Zzjbv 11. Concerned in- 12. Consist of- MwVZ
Compare to -AmgRvZxq e¯‘‡Z Zzjbv (Ab¨vq Kv‡R mswkøó) Consist in (wbwnZ/we`¨gvb)

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Concerned for (DwØMœ) Vexed with (Kv‡iv cÖwZ wei³)
Concerned with -fv‡jv‡Z mswkøó Vexed at (‡Kvb wKQz‡Z wei³)
13. Contemporary(noun)+ of 14. Credit TK to 15. Cure(Verb) of (Av‡ivM¨)
Contemporary(adjective)+ with Credit with TK Cure(Noun) for (cÖwZKvi)
16. Damage to (ÿwZ) 17. Deal in (e¨emv Kiv) 18. Divide into (wewfbœ As‡k fvM)
Damages for (ÿwZc~iY) Deal with (behave, solve) Divide in (A‡a©K K‡i fvM)
19. Dwell in (evm Kiv) 20. Dull of - deaf 21. Fail in (‡Kvb wKQz‡Z e¨_© nIqv)
Dwell on/upon (Av‡jvPbv Kiv) Dull at – expert , skilled Fail to (Ki‡Z e¨_© nIqv)
22. Familiar to-Kv‡iv Kv‡Q mycwiwPZ 23. Invest in (wewb‡qvM Kiv) 24. part from (Avjv`v Kiv)
Familiar with -‡Kvb wel‡q fvj Ávb Invest with (AwawôZ Kiv) Part with (Z¨vM Kiv)
25. 26. Result in- ‡Kvb wKQz‡Z djvdj 27. Think of (wPšÍv Kiv)
Popular with (Kv‡iv Kv‡Q RbwcÖq) wbwnZ Think over (we‡ePbv Kiv)
Popular for (‡Kvb wKQz‡Z RbwcÖq) Result from-‡Kvb wKQz‡Z djvdj 28. Treat with (AvPiY Kiv)
m„wó) Treat of (‡Kvb wKQz m¤^‡Ü)

 ¸iæZ¡c~Y© wKQz Preposition Gi e¨envi

¸iæZ¡c~Y© wKQz Preposition Gi e¨envi Example
1. Anxious Gi ci verb _vK‡j Anxious + to + verb a) I was anxious to get a job.
Anxious Gi ci verb bv _vK‡j Anxious + About/for + b) Her parents are anxious for her safety.
somebody/something c) I am anxious about the result.
2. Dream of + Gerund (verb+ing) /something Dream a) I dreamt of buying a new car.
about + somebody b) I dreamt about you last night.
c) I dream of a new house.
3. Interest Gi mv‡_ Preposition IN e‡m| (AvMÖn A‡_© e¨ewüZ a) I am interested in visiting many places.
nq) To em‡e bv|
4. Succeed + in (mdj nIqv) a) All sons have succeeded to his father’s property.
Succeed + to (DËivwaKvix nIqv) b) He succeeded in his career.
5. Fail Gi ci verb bv _vK‡j in e‡m (‡Kvb wKQz‡Z e¨_© nIqv) a) He failed in English last exam.
Fail Gi ci verb _vK‡j to e‡m (Ki‡Z e¨_© nIqv) b) The driver failed to pass the driving test.
6. Excel/adept + at + Gerund (verb+ing) a) He excels at driving.
Excel/adept + in + something b) Mr. Proloy excels in General knowledge
7. Prefer + Gerund/something + to + Gerund/sth a) I prefer a blue shirt to a white one.
b) I prefer having coffee to taking tea.
8. a) Made of – ‰ZwiK…Z e¯‘‡Z †h e¯‘ (KvPvgvj) Øviv Drcvw`Z a) Ring is made of gold.
nq Zvi Dcv`vb †Pv‡L †`Lv hvq| b) Glass is made from sand. Paper is mader from
b) Made from - ‰ZwiK…Z e¯‘‡Z †h e¯‘ (KvPvgvj) Øviv Drcvw`Z wood.
nq Zvi Dcv`vb †Pv‡L †`Lv hvq bv| (m¤ú~Y© weK„Z nq) c) A team is made up of eleven players.
c) Made up of – `yB ev Z‡ZvwaK Dcv`vb Øviv †Kvb wKQz MVb
Kivi †ÿ‡Î|

9. Born into + family/esk (noble/aristocrat etc) a) Kazi Najrul was born of Muslim parents.
Born of + Parents(rich or poor parents) b) Rabindranath was born into rich family.
Born in + place/year c) Apel Mahamud was born in Cumilla.
10. cixÿvq AskMÖnY A‡_© Sit for / appear at I sat for SAT exam last year. I appeared at 38th BCS
Exam.
11. Fill in (Z_¨ w`‡q wKQz c~Y© Kiv eySv‡j a) The engine was filled up with patrol.
Fill up (‡Kvb wKQz w`‡q wKQz c~Y© Kiv eySv‡j) b) The birth registration was filled in with
Information.
12. Pride + Reflexive pronoun + On a) Donald Trumph prides himself on his wealth. b)
Take pride/pride + in He takes pride in his blue blood.
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13. a) Die of – ‡iv‡M gviv hvIqv G‡`i ci †hme word em‡e| a) A friend died of cancer last year.
Cancer, Cholera, flu, fever, heart failure, hunger, b) He died of snake bites.
starvation, injury, dysentery, snake bite etc. c) He died by poison.
d) The boy died by hanging.
b) Die by – G‡`i ci †hme --- em‡e| Poison, pestilence, e) He died from over eating.
violence, pandemic, hanging etc. f) Many civilian died from wounds in the war.
g) His father died in a car accident.
c) Die from- (AwZwi³ †Kvb wKQz‡Z gviv hvIqv) G‡`i ci †hme h) She did in childbirth.
--- em‡e| Over eating, over drink, over work, over
pollution, Hypertension over exercise, wounds,
childbirth etc.

d) Die in- G‡`i ci †hme word em‡e| harness, peace,

poverty, famine, war, battle, explosion, earth quake,
road accident, building collapsed etc

 Previous Year Questions [BCS]

1. Which of the following is correct? [BCS-27, 36] 3. The team is made ----- eleven players. [24th BCS
a) Paper is made of wood. (বাতিল)]

b) Paper is made up of wood. a) of b) up of

c) Paper is made from wood. c) up d) from Ans: B
d) Paper is made on wood. Ans: C
2. The man died ------ over eating. [25th BCS]
a) by b) of
c) for d) from Ans:D
Previous Year Questions [PSC and other Jobs]
1. The ring is made ----- gold. [wmwKDwmwU wcÖw›Us K‡c©v -2021] c) contains d) consists of Ans: D
a) by b) with 4. Universities should never be made ----
c) of d) from Ans: C mechanical organizations. [Rupali Bank-19]
2. The lady prides herself --- her beauty. [cÖv:wk.wb.c- a) into b) of
2019] c) from d) by Ans: A
a) about b) upon 5. I prefer working ---- a deadline. [Election commission-
c) in d) of Ans: B 04]
3. A cricket team ---- eleven players. [BJSC-07] a) to b) for
a) made of b) includes c) on d) with Ans: A

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Model Test:
1. My friend always goes home ---- foot. c) after d) within
a) with b) by 18. He accused the man ---- stealing.
c) on d) of a) of b) for
2. He is popular ---- all ---- his goodness. c) to d) with
a) with, to b) to, by 19. I am ashamed ---- his conduct.
c) with, for d) to, for a) to b) on
3. Eight man were concerned --- the plot. c) for d) of
a) at b) with 20. One must learn to adapt oneself ---- changing
c) in d) for circumstances.
4. The man was charged ---- murder. a) to b) with
a) against b) into c) on d) for
c) for d) with 21. Please lean the ladder ---- the wall.
5. He insisted -----my attending there. a) with b) on
a) on b) to c) against d) by
c) over d) of 22. He left --- home.
6. You should not run ---- debt. a) from b) of
a) on b) into c) by d) no preposition
c) in d) with 23. You should ---- the rules.
7. He takes a lot of interest ----- game. a) from b) of
a) for b) in c) for d) by
c) at d) with 24. Give me all ---- this pen?
8. The pond is full ----- water. a) of b) to
a) in b) with c) but d) from
c) of d) for 25. What are you so angry ----?
9. The engine was filled ---- with patrol. a) about b) at
a) up b) in c) with d) for
c) at d) by 26. I remind him ----- his appointment.
10. The birth registration was filled ---- with a) of b) to
information. c) on d) about
a) up b) in 27. He hinted me ----- the matter.
c) at d) by a) at b) to
11. Who did you give the money ---? c) by d) with
a) for b) to 28. Abdullah has no appetite ---- food.
c) with d) by a) at b) to
12. He is devoid --- common sense c) upon d) for
a) of b) from 29. I condole ----- my friend ----- his sister’s death.
c) in d) at a) with, to b) on, with
13. My brother has no interest ----- music. c) with, on d) to, with
a) for b) with 30. They are going to meet the principal ----
c) at d) in Sundaymorning.
14. Your conduct admits ---- no excuse. a) on b) at
a) to b) for c) in d) within
c) of d) at
Answer
15. He said nothing ---- a long time.
a) after b) since 01 C 02 C 03 C 04 D 05 A
c) during d) for 06 B 07 B 08 C 09 A 10 B
16. EduHive entered ---- an agreement with China
E-learning platform. 11 B 12 A 13 D 14 C 15 D
a) into b) in 16 A 17 A 18 A 19 D 20 A
c) to d) no preposition 21 C 22 D 23 D 24 C 25 A
17. The register building is adjacent ----- IER 26 A 27 A 28 D 29 C 30 A
Bhaban at DU.
a) to b) with

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