PREPOSITION
Q. 1: Fill in the blanks with suitable
prepositions:
1) The calculator is______ the table.
2) He was angry______ me.
3) That man is found guilty_____ theft.
4) You teacher is not satisfied ____ your
study.
5) He should take care _______ his
health.
6) Mukesh travelled _______ train.
7) She jumped ________ the well.
8) You must beware ______ tigers.
9) He quarreled _______ my brothers.
10) The thieves broke ______ his house.
11) R.K. thakur is senior _____me.
12) Meera is satisfied ______ her
husband.
13) His wife died ______ cancer.
14) My father was acquainted with her
______ her success.
15) He prefers tea _____ coffee.
16) I am fond _____ music.
17) My wife has been suffering _______
fever for two days.
18) The teacher congratulated her _______
success.
19) Gandhijee was born _________ 1869.
20) The aeroplane was flying _______ the
clouds.
21) The police inspector enquired _______
the case.
22) His beloved prevented him _______
going there.
23) The car is running _______ seventy
kilometers an hour.
24) He complained _______ his classmate.
25) Distribute these apples _______ the
children.
26) He aimed his pistol ______ the
criminal.
27) What is the time _______ your watch?
28) My neighbour is jealous __ me.
29) His teacher ordered him to write
_______ ink.
30) The dog sprang ______ the table.
31) It has been raining heavily _______
Sunday last.
32) Please open you book ______ page
forty.
33) The examination begins ______
Wednesday.
34) The Mughal ruled ______ India.
35) Raman has no acquaintance ______
Anamika.
36) Sunil offered her an apology ______
his misbehavior.
37) He is a candidate _______ the primary
teacher.
38) He has confidence _______ his
success.
39) Mr. Gupta felt grief _______ the death
of his brother.
40) She praised his obedience _______ his
father.
41) Akbar was an heir _____ the throne.
42) Her husband is addicted _____
gambling.
43) That student acted contrary _____ the
instructions of the principal.
44) The dog is very faithful _____ his
master.
45) Prabha is good ____ mathematics.
46) She was proficient _____ English.
47) Is that boy related ______ you?
48) He was shocked _____ the news of his
father’s death.
49) This shirt is similar _____ that.
50) You should abstain ____ bad things.
51) He apologized ______ the teacher for
his mistake.
52) He never despaired ____ success.
53) The shopkeeper deals ______ Nepalese
goods.
54) Mohan deals fairly ______ his friend.
55) Some goods are imported ______
America _____ India.
56) I have informed the police inspector
______ the terrorist.
57) He was prohibited ______ doing this
work.
58) The two sisters quarreled ______
themselves.
59) Your answer is _____ the point.
60) Manoj will return ______ a week.
61) The medicine cured her _____ her
disease.
62) He arrived _____ the station ______ 10
a.m.
63) Rajendra borrowed Rs. 1000 _____
him.
64) She did not hide the truth _____ her
husband.
65) His wife insisted _____ his leaving the
place at once.
66) Someone was knocking _______ the
door.
67) We must protest _______ injustice.
68) The happiness of your country
consists _____ the freedom of the
citizens.
69) Good students are respectful _____
all.
70) She exchanged the blouse _____ the
handkerchief.
71) The old man is affectionate _____ all.
72) He compared her face _____ the
moon.
73) They were making arrangements
_____ the function.
74) As soon as he received the call ______
his residence he left the office.
75) The student did not pay attention
_____ what the teacher said.
76) The house was ______ fire.
77) He is ambitious _____ fame.
78) I am ignorant _____ my brother’s
misconduct.
79) Death is preferable _____ disgrace.
80) He is pleased _____ my performance.
81) Listen _____ your teacher carefully.
82) He gazed ______ the beautiful
scenery.
83) He reminded you _____ your promise.
84) Mukesh is appointed _____ the vacant
post.
85) He is disgusted _____ my conduct.
86) Binay is not eligible ______ this post.
87) Health is essential ______ happiness.
88) Your religious views are different
______ his.
89) Quinine is remedy ______ malaria.
90) He has sent me an invitation ______
dinner.
91) His great pride ______ his wealth is
foolish.
92) ______ advising me, he gave me
money.
93) I am true _____ the publisher.
94) He has been learning music _____ two
years.
95) It is difficult for me to part _____
money.
96) The young man was killed ______ a
criminal ____ a knife.
97) He will become a regular student
_____ tomorrow.
98) He has been unwell _____ Saturday.
99) He was staying ______ Jajuar, a big
village ____ Bihar.
100) The train is ______ time.
Q.2: Find out the error part of the
following sentences:
1) They walked (1)/ besides (2)/ each
other (3)/ in silence. (4)/ No error (5)
2) His relation (1)/ to Kalpana (2)/ is
(3)/ good. (4)/ No error (5)
3) The teacher (1)/ has no (2)/ control
upon (3)/ the students. (4)/ No error
(5)
4) We (1)/ travelled (2)/ with steamer
(3)/ to reach there. (4)/ No error (5)
5) His statement (1)/ is very much
(2)/similar about (3)/yours.(4)/ No
error (5)
6) The shopkeeper (1)/ deals with grain
(2)/ but did not deal (3)/ honestly
with me. (4)/ No error (5)
7) He (1)/ appealed to the judge (2)/ for
his release (3)/ from jail. (4)/ No error
(5)
8) I complained against (1)/ the
magistrate (2)/ against Munna (3)/
about his misconduct. (4)/ No error
(5)
9) We (1)/ are (2)/ responsible for God
(3)/ for our actions. (4)/ No error (5)
10) The doctor referred (1)/ the patient
for the P.M.C.H (2)/ without (3)/
examining him. (4)/ No error (5)
11) My cousin has been (1)/ married with
(2)/ the richest man (3)/ of the
village. (4)/ No error (5)
12) He was (1)/ shocked to hear that (2)/
her mother (3)/ died of an accident.
(4)/ No error (5)
13) Mr. Kishori Thakur (1)/ is (2)/ blind
(3)/ with one eye. (4)/ No error (5)
14) On a holiday (1)/ I prefer (2)/ writing
than going out (3)/ visiting friends.
(4)/ No error (5)
15) I have been working on (1)/ the
problem from a long time (2)/ but am
still not (3)/ able to solve it. (4)/ No
error (5)
16) Mr. Mishra and his wife (1)/ were
invited (2)/ for the cultural function
(3)/ at my house. (4)/ No error (5)/
17) Beside chocolate (1)/ they also
bought (2)/ many balloons (3)/ for
the child (4)/ No error (5)/
18) Yesterday, Binay (1)/ came across
with (2)/ one of his (3)/ old friends
(4)/ No error (5)/
19) Of what I know (1)/ of her (2)/ I
hesitate to (3)/ trust in him. (4)/ No
error (5)
20) He left of Delhi (1)/ this morning (2)/
for some (3)/ official work. (4)/ No
error (5)
21) He cannot (1)/ prevent (2)/ me (3)/ to
go there. (4)/ No error (5)
22) My book has been (1)/ missing (2)/
from my room (3)/ till Yesterday. (4)/
No error (5)
23) Akbar (1)/ came on the throne (2)/ at
a very (3)/ early age. (4)/ No error (5)
24) You (1)/ must provide (2)/ to your
children (3)/ against the evil day. (4)/
No error (5)
25) I will (1)/ send you (2)/ this book (3)/
latest by 10th February. (4)/ No error
(5)
Q. 3: Correct the following sentences:
1) His wife was dressed up black.
2) She is married with a rich man.
3) Are you careful to your health?
4) The old man died of overeating.
5) This is different to the other.
6) His suggestion was helpful for me.
7) Her dress is made up silk.
8) I depend over my publisher’s word.
9) She is greedy of money.
10) He has no acquaintance to this man.
11) The publisher’s capacity of hard work
seems unlimited.
12) My wife prevented me to speaking.
13) What are you laughing?
14) Is Manu coming in plane?
15) Ruby has been absent from Monday 50) He is busy in his work.
last.
16) Mr. Thakur stood among Aditi and
Aditya.
17) Poverty comes from idleness.
18) My brother in-law travelled by a
bicycle.
19) Did he stay on home yesterday?
20) The workers work in the factory from
10 a.m. and 4 p.m.
21) The train comes on 6’O clock.
22) Milk sells by Rs 22/ a litre.
23) I was born in June 9, 1972.
24) Kumharar Park is close of my
residence.
25) He will come up on Monday.
26) I congratulated her at her success in
the SBI Examination.
27) We must be faithful of our master.
28) What is the time from your watch?
29) He prefers milk than tea.
30) He enquired me of the murder.
31) The master has no control on his
servants.
32) She relied upon my co-operation.
33) We have duty for our parents.
34) Let me glance on that beautiful girl.
35) He is quick in understanding.
36) An enquiry was made in the matter.
37) An old man is accused to crime.
38) He feels sure to his success.
39) I have no reliance over your word.
40) He was not aware to your intention.
41) There is no limit of zeal.
42) The police inspector went to his
constable.
43) What will you do by this little book?
44) He complained upon me.
45) Mr. Prasad has signed to the
contract.
46) He persisted to say this.
47) I insisted on him to go away.
48) She assisted to do this.
49) Due to the accident, he could not go.