PREPOSITIONS

BY RADHIKA MUNDHRA,
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CLASS X ICSE 10 YEAR BOOK

2019 PAPER
Fill in each blank with an appropriate word: [4]
(i) The puppy was hiding ……….. the sofa.
(ii) Stop worrying ………….. your future.⁷
(iii) When I stepped …………… the lift, I found it had stopped
working.
(iv) We had to use a bridge to go ………… the river.
(v) I have lived in this town …………. ten years.
(vi) Please switch ……………… all lights and fans when you
leave the room.
(vii) Ronnie is married ………………… my cousin.
(viii) The gift came …………….. a birthday card.

2018 PAPER
Fill in each blank with an appropriate word: [4]
(I ) The poet’s mother was stung _____ a scorpion.
(ii) “Please write _______ what I tell you otherwise you will
forget,” the teacher said.
(iii) The dog was hiding _______ the bed, barking at the stranger.
(iv) Sheila’s grandmother found it difficult to climb ______ the
steep staircase.
(v) The soldier fought bravely _______ his country.
(vi) There is no use crying ______ spilt milk.
(vii) I don’t know what they were arguing _______ but I could hear
angry voices.
(viii) The school playground is out ____ bounds for the pupils of
the primary school.

2017 PAPER
Fill in each blank with an appropriate word: [4]
(i)She shouted angrily_____the disobedient boy.
(ii). I asked them to provide us_____a guide.
(iii)The tree grew at a dangereous slant and had to be cut_____.
(iv)My daughter believes______fairies.
(v)He drew a beautiful diagram_____the board.
(vi)She battled her way_______the crowd.
(vii)We were asked to gather________the teacher.
(viii)They had to climb_______the steep pathway to reach the top.

2016 PAPER
Fill in each blank with an appropriate word: [4]

1. There was a steep rise ……… onion prices.

2. Air pollution is responsible for the spread ……… bronchitis.
3. He was …….. pressure to complete the work.
4. Joan jumped ………. the river to rescue the child.
5. His teacher is very pleased ……… him.
6. Ali took ……… his cap and wiped his face.
7. The old woman could not get ……… the shock.
8. He should not get ……… with such rudeness.

2015 PAPER
Fill in each blank with an appropriate word: [4]

1. He found the key just ….. the front door.

2. I could not accompany my cousin….... the trip because I had
fever.
3. The noise prevented us ……… sleeping.
4. The young man put the flute ……… his lips and began to
play.
5. Ashok leaned …….. the wall tiredly.
6. The paper dart went gliding ……… the air.
7. The cyclist rode quickly …….. the path.
8. The young child carried the heavy bucket …….. the stairs.

2014 PAPER
Fill in each blank with an appropriate word: [4]
 1. The teacher spoke for Raju when he was wrongly accused of
stealing money.
2. We can visit her in the hostel 3 pm and 6 pm on Saturdays.
3. The Sinhas have lived in New Delhi 1943.
4. Little children are often afraid the dark.
5. Sneha has applied a scholarship.
6. It took Ahmed many months to get the loss of his friend.
7. She turned the generous offer made by the manager.
8. We were asked to take our footwear as we were entering a
place of worship.

2013 PAPER
Fill in each blank with an appropriate word: [4]

1. She takes a lot of trouble………. her work.

2. Our English friends have taken……….. Indian food quite
quickly.
3. He got an A+……….. the Mathematics test.
4. He jumped……….. the river to save his friend from drowning.
5. Always be prepared ………… a surprise test.
6. She hid……….. the cupboard and gave everyone a fright.
7. She is fond……….. pets.
8. The brothers quarreled……….. themselves for their father’s
property

2012 PAPER
Fill in each blank with an appropriate word: [4]
 1. She takes a lot of trouble………. her work.
2. Our English friends have taken……….. Indian food quite
quickly.
3. He got an A+……….. the Mathematics test.
4. He jumped……….. the river to save his friend from drowning.
5. Always be prepared ………… a surprise test.
6. She hid……….. the cupboard and gave everyone a fright.
7. She is fond……….. pets.
8. The brothers quarreled……….. themselves for their father’s
property.

2011 PAPER
Fill in each blank with an appropriate word: [4]

1. He congratulated me ………….. my great achievement.

2. The poor man is afflicted ……….. arthritis.
3. She is blind ……….. the faults of her husband.
4. The boss had many complaints ……….. Shyam.
5. You must prepare ……….. the examination.
6. She is not aware ……….. the danger.
7. Ravi was accurate ……….. his calculations.
8. They hid the money ……….. the carpet.

2010 PAPER
Fill in each blank with an appropriate word: [4]
 1. I refrained ……… telling Reeta the truth.
2. The leader counted ………. the cooperation of his colleagues.
3. The public was cautioned ……….. piekpbckets.
4. Janaki escorted her daughter to the cinema theatre as she
was anxious ………. her safety.
5. Their path was beset ……….. difficulties yet they succeeded.
6. The mouse crept stealthily ………. the cheese.
7. It was good ……….. you to invite Sheila for the picnic.
8. Smoking ……….. public places is now banned.

2009 PAPER
Fill in each blank with an appropriate word: [4]

1. I prevailed ……….. him to join the gymnasium.

2. The curious child eagerly begged ………… an answer to the
riddle.
3. He was bent …………. coming first in the examinations.
4. The theory exam was followed ………….. a group discussion.
5. I ran ……….. my teacher at the show last night.
6. She is extremely anxious ……….. an interview next week.
7. What a contrast ……….. the two siblings!
8. The brothers fought ………… their father’s property.

2008 PAPER
Fill in each blank with an appropriate word: [4]

1. The elderly man prepared himself for a life ………..

retirement.
2. Do you take his word …………. mine?
3. Rohini is very concerned ………….. her father’s health.
4. Altaf had many books and papers scattered all ………… the
room.
5. The Phoenix is a legendary bird that rises ………… its ashes.
6. The police pulled the briefcase from ……….. the table.
7. The mob rushed onto the pavement, everyone seemed angry
…………. everyone else.
8. The old woman looked ……….. the cupboard, searching for
the photograph.

2007 PAPER
Fill in each blank with an appropriate word: [4]

1. Truth always prevails ………. the long run.

2. Sujata stood ……….. the river and saw the ship pass by.
3. She took some money ………… her father to buy a video
game.
4. Shilpa gave me a rare gift ………. my birthday.
5. Deepak was very upset ……….. me.
6. Michael is longing ……….. meet me.
7. It has been a long time ……… I met my sister.
8. The worker asked ………. his wages.