Prepositions
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Exercise 1 |
1. Mecca
is sacred _____ the Muslims. 2635001
(a) on (b) at
(c) to (d) for
2. I
apologized _____him for my mistake.
(a) on (b) at 12635002
(c) for (d) to
3. Neither
boast _____your wealth nor scoff at others. 12635003
(a) at (b) for
(c) of (d) off
4. Neither
try to boast of your knowledge nor scoff _____the
poor. 12635004
(a) at (b) on
(c) over (d) off
5. The
river abounds _____fish. 12635005
(a) in (b) to
(c) about (d) on
6. I
absolved him _____his promise.
12635006
(a) off (b) from
(c) under (d) on
7.
It is easy to accustom oneself _____bad habits. 12635007
(a) of (b) to
(c) by (d) with
8.
He would rather die of hunger than
live _____begging. 12635008
(a) of (b) from
(c) on (d) with
9. Brave
men always adhere _____their beliefs.
(a) with (b) along 12635009
(c) to (d) from
10. They
are so careless _____others.
(a) for (b) about 12635010
(c) on (d) with
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Exercise 2 |
1.
My ideas are different _____yours. 12635011
(a) to (b) about
(c) from (d) at
2.
I am fed up _____this kind of work.
12635012
(a) for (b) about
(c) on (d) with
3.
It is useless to argue _____ a
fool. 12635013
(a) for (b) with
(c) on (d) after
4.
He attributes his grand success in
the examination _____ hard work. 12635014
(a) for (b) about
(c) on (d) to
5.
The labourers are clamouring _____higher
wages. 12635015
(a) for (b) over
(c) on (d) after
6.
It is difficult to collaborate _____a
fool.
(a) with (b) in 12635016
(c) on (d) after
7.
The boy was bent upon going to the
cinema but he was short _____ money.
12635017
(a) in (b) over
(c) on (d) of
8.
They were bent _____ going to the
party but they were short of time. 12635018
(a) in (b) over
(c) upon (d) of
9.
Being disappointed in love, she was
disappointed _____life. 12635019
(a) from (b) over
(c) on (d) with
10.
His disappointment _____business
caused his disappointment with life. 12635020
(a) in (b) over
(c) on (d) of
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Exercise 3 |
1.
He is suitable _____this job. 12635021
(a) in (b) for
(c) on (d) with
2.
He is deficient _____moral courage.
(a) since (b) on 12635022
(c) in (d) for
3.
Yesterday, a car collided _____a motor-cycle. 12635023
(a) on (b) for
(c) with (d) to
4.
The boy was charged _____theft. 12635024
(a) on (b) for
(c) of (d) with
5.
Concentrate _____your work. 12635025
(a) on (b) for
(c) by (d) with
6.
He was not aware _____his fault. 12635026
(a) of
(b) for
(c) by
(d) with
7.
The robbers deprived him _____all his money.
12635027
(a) on
(b) of
(c) by (d) with
8.
He was thankful _____me for timely help.
(a) on (b) to 12635028
(c) by (d) with
9.
I again remind you _____your promise.
(a) of (b) to 12635029
(c) by (d) with
10.
Law does not discriminate _____the rich and the poor. 12635030
(a) of (b) between
(c) in (d) with
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Exercise 4 |
1.
We travelled _____road. 12635031
(a) by (b) to
(c) in (d) with
2.
Why do you insist _____buying this car?
(a) of (b) to 12635032
(c) in (d) on
3.
I warn you _____the
dangers in this adventure. 12635033
(a) of (b) to
(c) in (d) on
4.
The food is adequate _____us. 12635034
(a) for (b) to
(c) in (d) on
5.
He is very eager _____rising in life. 12635035
(a) for (b) to
(c) in (d) on
6.
He is afraid _____his enemy for nothing.
(a) of
(b) to 12635036
(c) in (d) on
7.
He deals _____cloth. 12635037
(a) of
(b) to
(c) in (d) at
8.
I called _____his
house at 5 o’clock.
(a) of
(b) to 12635038
(c) in (d) at
9.
He was badly taken _____when he bought a second hand car.
12635039
(a) of
(b) to
(c) in (d) at
10.
His knowledge of English gives him
an advantage _____his friends. 12635040
(a) of
(b) to
(c) in (d) over
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Exercise 5 |
1.
I congratulate you _____your success.
(a) of
(b) to 12635041
(c) on (d) at
2.
As I was listening _____his story, I fell asleep. 12635042
(a) of
(b) to
(c) in (d) at
3.
While in Lahore, I came _____many old friends. 12635043
(a) of
(b) across
(c) in (d) at
4.
I am tired _____this
job. 12635044
(a) of
(b) to
(c) in (d) at
5.
I wish I could rely _____you. 12635045
(a) of
(b) on
(c) in (d) at
6.
Refrain _____telling
a lie. 12635046
(a) from (b) to
(c) in (d) at
7.
He was honourably acquitted _____the charge. 12635047
(a) of
(b) to
(c) in (d) at
8.
I am sick _____your idle
talk. 12635048
(a) of
(b) to
(c) in (d) at
9.
He was left to repent _____his misdeeds.
(a) at
(b) on 12635049
(c) in (d) of
10.
Never deviate _____the right path.
12635050
(a) of
(b) to
(c) in (d) from
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Exercise 6 |
1.
She has great affection _____her grandchildren. 12635051
(a) of
(b) to
(c) for (d) at
2.
He has great confidence _____his assistance.
(a) of
(b) to 12635052
(c) in (d) at
3.
He has no desire _____fame. 12635053
(a) of
(b) to
(c) for (d) at
4.
The child is fond _____sweets. 12635054
(a) of
(b) to
(c) in (d) at
5.
Trust _____God
and do the right. 12635055
(a) of
(b) to
(c) in (d) at
6.
He has no liking _____cards. 12635056
(a) of
(b) to
(c) in (d) for
7.
He is prepared ____anything to happen.
(a) of
(b) for 12635057
(c) in (d) at
8.
A drowning man catches _____a straw.
(a) of
(b) to 12635058
(c) in (d) at
9.
He deals fairly _____his customers.
(a) with (b) to 12635059
(c) in (d) at
10.
He is confident _____his success. 12635060
(a) of
(b) to
(c) in (d) at
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Exercise 7 |
1.
He is partial _____his friends. 12635061
(a) of (b) to
(c) in (d) at
2.
I have no prejudice _____foreigners. 12635062
(a) of (b) to
(c) against (d) at
3.
He is ambitious _____fame. 12635063
(a) of (b) for
(c) in (d) at
4.
I have great respect _____him. 12635064
(a) of (b) to
(c) for (d) at
5.
He is addicted _____smoking. 12635065
(a) of (b) to
(c) in (d) at
6.
He does not care _____me. 12635066
(a) of (b) to
(c) in (d) for
7.
He is content _____his life. 12635067
(a) with (b) to
(c) in (d) at
8.
I am ignorant _____their success. 12635068
(a) of (b) to
(c) in (d) at
9.
Take care _____your
property. 12635069
(a) of (b) to
(c) in (d) at
10. It
is wicked to encroach _____the rights of others. 12635070
(a) of (b) to
(c) on (d)
at
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Exercise 8 |
1.
I am obliged _____him for his timely help.
(a) of
(b) to 12635071
(c) in (d) at
2.
I am proud _____my
country. 12635072
(a) of
(b) to
(c) in (d) at
3.
He longs _____a
car. 12635073
(a) of
(b) to
(c) for
(d) at
4.
Early rising is good _____health. 12635074
(a) of
(b) to
(c) in (d) for
5.
I feel sorry _____the poor. 12635075
(a) for (b) to
(c) in (d) at
6.
I did not apply _____leave. 12635076
(a) of
(b) to
(c) for (d) at
7.
The scheme was approved _____the officer. 12635077
(a) of
(b) to
(c) in (d) by
8.
Please attend _____me for a moment.
(a) of
(b) to 12635078
(c) in (d) at
9.
He fell victim _____the disease. 12635079
(a) of
(b) to
(c) in (d) at
10.
The tea is very hot; I must put
some milk _____it. 12635080
(a) of
(b) to
(c) in (d) at
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Exercise 9 |
1.
We must abide _____the rules of country.
(a) of
(b) to 12635081
(c) by (d) at
2.
He is known _____his medical researches.
(a) for (b) to 12635082
(c) in (d) at
3.
On account of his age he is
disqualified _____competing. 12635083
(a) of
(b) to
(c) for (d) at
4.
I am not concerned _____his affairs. 12635084
(a) of
(b) to
(c) with (d) at
5.
Brass consists _____copper and zinc.
(a) for
(b) in 12635085
(c) of (d) at
6.
He has no good cause _____complaint.
(a) of
(b) to 12635086
(c) for (d) at
7.
The patient is now free _____danger.
(a) of
(b) from 12635087
(c) in (d) at
8.
Lahore is famous _____its colleges. 12635088
(a) of
(b) to
(c) in (d) for
9.
He is in the habit of sneering _____everything. 12635089
(a) of
(b) to
(c) in (d) at
10.
The whole land was suffering _____a financial crisis. 12635090
(a) of
(b) to
(c) from (d) at
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Exercise 10 |
1.
Ghalib’s poetry is remarkable _____its perfection. 12635091
(a) of
(b) to
(c) in (d) for
2.
Let us not confuse liberty _____licence.
(a) with (b) to 12635092
(c) in (d) at
3.
He is prominent _____his class.
12635093
(a) of
(b) from
(c) in (d) at
4.
Many delegates abstained _____voting.
(a) of
(b) to 12635094
(c) in (d) from
5.
He is afraid _____snakes and lizards.
(a) of
(b) to 12635095
(c) in (d) at
6.
Beware _____pickpockets. 12635096
(a) of
(b) to
(c) in (d) at
7.
The washerman has come _____clothes.
(a) of
(b) to 12635097
(c) in (d) for
8.
The teacher compared the two poets _____each other. 12635098
(a) of
(b) with
(c) in (d) to
9.
He wants to convince you _____his innocence. 12635099
(a) of
(b) to
(c) in (d) at
10.
He is very particular _____his clothes.
(a) of
(b) to 12635100
(c) about (d) at
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Exercise 11 |
1.
Why do you not send _____a doctor, if you are ill? 12635101
(a) for (b) to
(c) in (d) at
2.
Do not shout _____me; I’m not deaf.
(a) of
(b) to 12635102
(c) in (d) at
3.
I will always stand _____you, no matter what happens. 12635103
(a) of
(b) to
(c) by (d) at
4.
Vitamins are vital _____health. 12635104
(a) of
(b) to
(c) in (d) at
5.
He is tired of working hard _____long hours.
(a) for
(b) to 12635105
(c) in (d) at
6.
Why are you laughing _____the poor?
(a) of
(b) to 12635106
(c) in (d) at
7.
Your work is superior _____your brother’s.
(a) of
(b) to 12635107
(c) in (d) at
8.
Put your coat _____and go out for a walk.
(a) of
(b) to 12635108
(c) in (d) on
9.
The players were all covered _____dust.
(a) with (b) to 12635109
(c) from (d) at
10.
I get _____very
well with him. 12635110
(a) of
(b) to
(c) on (d) at
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Exercise 12 |
1.
Fire broke _____in
the cinema hall.
(a) of
(b) out
12635111
(c) in (d) at
2.
This ship is bound _____Jeddah. 12635112
(a) for (b) to
(c) in (d) at
3.
Mirza Ghalib was born _____Delhi.
(a) of
(b) to 12635113
(c) in (d) at
4.
His poems are known _____all students of literature. 12635114
(a) of
(b) to
(c) in (d) at
5.
He was true _____his promise. 12635115
(a) of
(b) to
(c) in (d) at
6.
The captain froze _____death. 12635116
(a) of
(b) to
(c) in (d) at
7.
This cheque is _____the Habib Bank.
(a) of
(b) to 12635117
(c) on (d) at
8.
He parted _____his
friends with tears in his eyes. 12635118
(a) from
(b) to
(c) in (d) at
9.
I know four poems _____heart. 12635119
(a) of
(b) to
(c) in (d) by
10.
He was punished _____his misdeeds.
(a) for (b) to 12635120
(c) in (d) with
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Exercise 13 |
1.
He cannot pull on _____his wife.
(a) with (b) to 12635121
(c) in (d) at
2.
He stood _____the
middle of the room.
(a) of (b) to 12635122
(c) in (d) at
3.
He is blind _____reason. 12635123
(a) of (b) to
(c) in (d) at
4.
Do not find fault _____other persons.
(a) of (b) with 12635124
(c) in (d) at
5.
Asim takes _____his
father. 12635125
(a) of (b) to
(c) after (d) at
6.
My mother stays _____home.
12635126
(a) of (b) to
(c) in (d) at
7.
Cats like to sit _____the roof.
12635127
(a) of (b) to
(c) in (d) on
8.
He does not care _____me. 12635128
(a) of (b) to
(c) in (d) for
9.
He will arrive _____an hour’s time.
(a) of (b) to 12635129
(c) in (d) at
10. He
was destined _____become a poet.
(a) of (b) to 12635130
(c) in (d) at
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Exercise 14 |
1.
He is opposed _____your ideas.
12635131
(a) of
(b) to
(c) in (d) at
2.
He is proficient _____English.
12635132
(a) of
(b) to
(c) in (d) at
3.
We rejoice _____his
success. 12635133
(a) of
(b) to
(c) in (d) at
4.
The crop failed _____want of water.
(a) of
(b) to 12635134
(c) in (d) for
5.
The brave never yield _____their enemies.
(a) of
(b) to 12635135
(c) in (d) at
6.
They tried to impose _____me. 12635136
(a) on
(b) to
(c) in (d) at
7.
I want to invest some money _____business.
(a) of
(b) to 12635137
(c) in (d) at
8.
Do not give _____your efforts. 12635138
(a) of
(b) to
(c) in (d) up
9.
The talks between Palestine and
Israel broke _____. 12635139
(a) of
(b) down
(c) in (d) at
10.
You can easily cope _____your problems.
(a) of
(b) with 12635140
(c) in (d) at
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Exercise 15 |
1.
You can count _____my friendship.
(a) of
(b) to 12635141
(c) in (d) on
2.
We should not meddle _____the affairs of others. 12635142
(a) of
(b) to
(c) in (d) at
3.
What is the time _____your watch? 12635143
(a) by (b) to
(c) in (d) at
4.
Do not look _____upon the poor. 12635144
(a) of
(b) to
(c) in (d) down
5.
Prior _____his
marriage, he was a dry person. 12635145
(a) of
(b) to
(c) in (d) by
6.
His house is adjacent _____mine. 12635146
(a) of
(b) to
(c) by (d) at
7.
No one can wrestle _____fate. 12635147
(a) of
(b) to
(c) with (d) at
8.
Change _____the
better is desirable.
(a) for (b) to 12635148
(c) in (d) at
9.
Please report ____the boss immediately.
(a) of
(b) to 12635149
(c) in (d) at
10.
He replied _____the
negative. 12635150
(a) of
(b) to
(c) in (d) at
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Exercise 16 |
1.
He was leaning _____the tree.
12635151
(a) of
(b) to
(c) in (d) against
2.
He is very active _____politics.
(a) of
(b) to 12635152
(c) in (d) at
3.
Our principal is very kind _____us all.
(a) of
(b) to 12635153
(c) in (d) at
4.
It was foolish _____them to pay so
much.
12635154
(a) by
(b) to
(c) in (d) of
5.
Everybody was moved _____tears on the tragic death. 12635155
(a) of
(b) to
(c) into (d) at
6.
It is never good to fly into a rage_____trifles. 12635156
(a) of
(b) to
(c) over (d) with
7.
I have no taste _____detective novels.
(a) of
(b) to 12635157
(c) in (d) for
8.
Our teacher is _____this committee.
(a) of
(b) to 12635158
(c) on (d) at
9.
You must account to the manager _____the money you have taken.
12635159
(a) of
(b) for
(c) in (d) at
10.
You must account _____the manager for the money you have taken. 12635160
(a) to (b) for
(c) in (d) at
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Exercise 17 |
1.
The principal was informed _____the situation by the vice principal. 12635161
(a) of
(b) for
(c) in (d) by
2.
Let’s ponder _____this issue. 12635162
(a) of
(b) over
(c) in (d) by
3.
Differences between the Hindus and
the Muslims cannot die _____ with the passage of time. 12635163
(a) of
(b) for
(c) out
(d) by
4.
Differences _____ the Hindus and the Muslims cannot die out with the passage of
time. 12635164
(a) between
(b) for
(c) out
(d) by
5.
He alighted from he airplane _____Karachi airport. 12635165
(a) between (b) at
(c) out
(d) by
6.
He alighted _____the airplane at Karachi airport. 12635166
(a) between (b) from
(c) out
(d) by
7.
What has happened _____your friend?
(a) of (b) from 12635167
(c) to
(d) by
8.
Consult _____a
good doctor about your illness. 12635168
(a) with (b) of
(c) out
(d) by
9.
She was accused _____theft. 12635169
(a) of (b) from
(c) out
(d) by
10.
You should compete _____him for the first position. 12635170
(a) of (b) from
(c) out
(d) with
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Exercise 18 |
1.
They should speak _____me. 12635171
(a) of (b) from
(c) to (d) by
2.
They were applying _____the new posts.
(a) of (b) from 12635172
(c) for (d) by
3.
I have often found him negligent _____his duties. 12635173
(a) of (b) with
(c) out
(d) by
4.
The shop is _____fire. 12635174
(a) of (b) from
(c) out
(d) on
5.
He begged pardon _____his rude behaviour.
(a) of (b) from 12635175
(c) for (d) by
6.
He is fluent _____English. 12635176
(a) of (b) from
(c) out
(d) in
7.
He is used _____drinking.
12635177
(a) to (b) with
(c) out
(d) on
8.
He yearns _____a
home of his own.
(a) of (b) with 12635178
(c) out
(d) for
9.
It turned _____that
the rumour was false.
(a) of (b) with 12635179
(c) out
(d) on
10.
Have I got that idea across _____you?
(a) of (b) to 12635180
(c) out
(d) with
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Exercise 19 |
1.
The director drew _____a
new plan.
(a) of (b) with 12635181
(c) out (d) up
2.
You should not back out_____ your promise. 12635182
(a) from (b) with
(c) of (d) on
3.
He burst _____laughter
when he saw the picture. 12635183
(a) into (b) with
(c) out (d) on
4.
You must cut _____your
expenses. 12635184
(a) of (b) with
(c) out (d) down
5.
The rainy season has set _____ . 12635185
(a) of (b) with
(c) out (d) in
6.
Why are you making fun _____this
poor boy? 12635186
(a) of (b) with
(c) out (d) on
7.
Hard work is the key _____success.
12635187
(a) to (b) with
(c) out (d) on
8.
He is vain _____his
wealth. 12635188
(a) of (b) with
(c) to (d) on
9.
I assure you _____my
assistance. 12635189
(a) of (b) with
(c) out (d) on
10.
They rowed the boat _____the
river.12635190
(a) of (b) with
(c) out (d) in
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Exercise 20 |
1.
Jimmy has no ear _____music. 12635191
(a) of (b) with
(c) out (d) for
2.
Now, don’t you play false _____me. 2635192
(a) of (b) with
(c) out (d) on
3.
I am desirous _____achieving fame.
(a) of (b) with 12635193
(c) out (d) on
4.
He was run _____by
a motorist.
12635194
(a) over (b) with
(c) out (d) on
5.
He availed himself _____the opportunity.
(a) of (b) with 12635195
(c) out (d) on
6.
I sat _____the
fire to beat the cold.
12635196
(a) of (b) by
(c) out (d) on
7.
He insisted _____my leaving the room.
(a) of (b) with 12635197
(c) out (d) on
8.
The Quaid is held _____high esteem.
(a) of (b) in 12635198
(c) out (d) on
9.
He is bent _____doing
mischief. 12635199
(a) of (b) with
(c) upon (d) at
10. He
succeeded _____winning the prize.
(a) in (b) with 12635200
(c) out
(d) on
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Exercise 21 |
1.
I have faith _____his ability to work.
(a) in (b) with 12635201
(c) out (d) on
2.
He is very different _____his brother.
(a) in (b) with 12635202
(c) from (d) on
3.
Her parents consented _____her marriage.
(a) in (b) with 12635203
(c) out (d) to
4.
My wife is clever _____cooking.
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(a) in (b) with
(c) out (d) at
5.
The thief broke _____the house. 12635205
(a) in (b) into
(c) out (d) on
6.
The battle resulted _____a victory for the Allies.
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(a) in (b) with
(c) out (d) on
7.
The teacher has impressed _____us the value of discipline. 12635207
(a) in (b) upon
(c) out (d) at
8.
A knife is to cut _____ 12635208
(a) to (b) upon
(c) with (d) on
9.
I enquired _____his
health. 12635209
(a) in (b) upon
(c) out (d) after
10. Keep
_____the grass. 12635210
(a) in (b) off
(c) out
(d) on
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Exercise 22 |
1.
I shall take_____ your case with the principal. 12635211
(a) in (b) upon
(c) up (d) on
2.
I am surprised _____the news. 12635212
(a) in (b) upon
(c) out
(d) at
3.
It is expected _____us to do our duty.
(a) in (b) upon 12635213
(c) of (d) on
4.
The cat differs _____the dog. 12635214
(a) in (b) from
(c) of (d) on
5.
I am not _____a
hurry. 12635215
(a) in (b) from
(c) of (d) on
6.
A dog is barking _____a stranger. 12635216
(a) in (b) from
(c) of (d) at
7.
He will accede _____my request for loan.
(a) in (b) with 12635217
(c) to (d) on
8.
He agreed _____my
proposal. 12635218
(a) in (b) from
(c) of (d) to
9.
The gun went _____accidentally. 12635219
(a) off (b) from
(c) of (d) on
10.
Heroin is fatal _____human life. 12635220
(a) to (b) from
(c) of (d) on
