EXERCISE 98
Insert appropriate prepositions —
1. The book was …on… the table.
2. You should give …up… smoking.
3. I am proud …of… my son.
4. He was annoyed …with… me.
5. The teacher was angry ..with…. us.
6. He was found guilty …of… theft.
7. I am not satisfied …with… your work.
8. I agree …with…. you on that point.
9. You should take care …of… your health.
10. I shall go …to…. Patna tomorrow.
11. We shall travel ….by… train.
12. He felt pity ….for…. the poor.
13. He jumped …into… the river.
14. I must consult ….with… him.
15. Beware ….of… the dog.
16. Don’t quarrel ….with… anybody.
17. I have been waiting ….for… here a long time.
18. Some robbers broke …into…. my house.
19. He deals …in… stationery.
20. The trader deals ….in…. rice.
21. This book belongs ….to…. me.
22. There is no one to look ….after…. the poor boy.
23. We walked ….for…. miles.
24. Divide the money …among…. the labourers.
25. He shot the bird …with…. a gun.
26. You should not laugh …at…. him.
27. I am senior …to… you.
28. He cannot give …up…. his habits.
29. Please send ….for… a doctor.
30. Sohan deals ….in… rice and other grains.
31. She was not pleased …with…. her husband.
32. Come and sit ….by…. me.
33. He died …of…. cholera.
34. Nobody was acquainted ….with…. her.
35. The ball fell …into…. the well.
36. I prefer milk ….to…. tea.
37. He was charmed …by… her beauty and wit.
38. I have to select one …of… them.
39. Don’t go out …in… the rain.
40. She has no taste …for… music.
EXERCISE 99
Insert appropriate prepositions —
1. What is ….in… the box?
2. The house was …on…. fire.
3. He came …to/from…. Kolkata yesterday.
4. He is …at… the top of his class.
5. He was down …with…. fever.
6. He has been accused ….of… stealing.
7. I was here ….in… time.
8. He has not replied …to… my letter.
9. He comes …from… a noble family.
10. She is good …at… English.
11. I am senior ….to… you.
12. I have no faith …in…. his promises.
13. What are you looking …for…?
14. The lady objected …..to… the statement.
15. He is suffering ….from… fever.
16. The watch was sold …for… five hundred rupees.
17. He is driving the car …at…. a fast speed.
18. I congratulated him ….on… his success.
19. He was robbed …of…. his wealth.
20. The glass fell …to… the ground.
21. That is no news …to…. you.
22. He cried …at…. the top of his voice.
23. The miscreants set the house …on…. fire.
24. He is anxious ….for…. his safety.
25. I am devoted …to… my country.
26. She is the apple …of… my eye.
27. She is not capable …of…. hard work.
28. Don’t throw stones ….at…. the mad man.
29. He has been beaten ….by…. his father ….with… a stick.
30. It will be finished ….by…. the end of this month.
31. Is it an answer …to… the question?
32. He shot ….at… the bird.
33. Please call …in… a doctor at once.
34. My mother stays …at… home.
35. I have not seen her ….for…. a week.
36. The poor had to go …without…. food.
37. The streets are lighted …by…. electricity.
38. I was born ..in… 1964.
39. Tell me ….about… the accident.
40. The plane was flying …above…. the clouds.
EXERCISE 100
Insert appropriate prepositions —
1. Rice sells ….at…. Rs. 10/- a kilo.
2. Children are ….at… play.
3. He preferred death …to…. dishonour.
4. He enquired …into… the case.
5. Can you swim …across…. the river?
6. ‘Hamlet’ was written ….by…. Shakespeare.
7. He was wandering ….about… the town.
8. He prevented me ….from… doing this work.
9. May God bless you …with… a son!
10. He fired shot …after… shot.
11. He was accused …of…. theft.
12. Congratulations ….on…. your success.
13. Aim …at…. doing your duty.
14. He is sick …with…. fever.
15. The train started …on…. time.
16. I go to school …by…. bicycle.
17. Don’t cry ….over… spilt milk.
18. He is married …to…. the daughter of a rich man.
19. He came ….by…. train.
20. The train is running …at…. sixty kilometres an hour.
21. He stood …before…. the judge.
22. They are …at…. work.
23. He complained ….against…. the offender.
24. He is innocent ….of…. the crime.
25. I came ….at… his request.
26. He went to the temple ….on…. foot.
27. I was waiting …for…. the postman.
28. He is …above…. suspicion.
29. You should be ashamed ….of…. your conduct.
30. There is an injection ….against… cholera.
31. The lights were turned ….on….
32. …At…. what price is this sold?
33. Divide this mango ….into…. four parts.
34. He aimed his gun ….at… the bird.
35. What are you talking …about….?
36. I have great respect ….for… my teacher.
37. The problem is anything …but… easy.
38. Always stick ….to… your principles.
39. You may ask a favour …of…. me.
40. What is the time ….by… your watch?
EXERCISE 101
Insert appropriate prepositions —
1. He is jealous …of… me.
2. This is a secret …between… you and me.
3. The drug had no effect …on… me.
4. I have been away …for… a week.
5. This is the poet I was referring …to… .
6. He is careless …about…. his dress.
7. They passed ….through… a dense forest.
8. May I pay …by… cheque?
9. I competed …for… the prize.
10. There are some exceptions ….to…. the rule.
11. He died ….from… the loss of blood.
12. You always worry me ….with…. foolish questions.
13. I cannot cut it …with… this knife.
14. I met him …by… chance.
15. I am anxious …for…. the result.
16. He is ..in… debt.
17. He did not turn …up… today.
18. He will enquire …into… this matter.
19. He is blind ….to… his own faults.
20. I am confident …of…. winning.
21. He seized me …by… the neck.
22. I was invited ….to… dinner.
23. Do you have faith …in… me?
24. I differ …with… you.
25. I am devoted …to… my love.
26. She has thirst …for… knowledge.
27. He sat …between…. his father and mother.
28. Wait ….till…. tomorrow.
29. Did you see the woman …in…. white?
30. He was disqualified ….for… the post.
31. I am content ….with… what I have.
32. He gave me this book free ….of… cost.
33. The ball went …through…. the window.
34. What are you talking …about…?
35. I am an Indian …by…. birth.
36. He is bent …upon… mischief.
37. He is always short …of… money.
38. She has no compassion …for… me.
39. She danced …for… joy.
40. …For…. all his wealth he is not happy.
EXERCISE 102
Insert appropriate prepositions —
1. He was blind ….from… birth.
2. Heat turns water ….into…. vapour.
3. He threw himself …into…. the river.
4. The cow lives ….on… grass.
5. I have liking ….for… fish.
6. The letter was written …in… ink.
7. It was kind ….of… you.
8. What are you looking …at…. ?
9. He assisted me ….in… doing this.
10. We make curd ….from… milk.
11. Her face was red ….with… anger.
12. He will bleed ….to… death.
13. What is that …to… me?
14. I dreamt ….of…. home last night.
15. Have you got any money …on… you?
16. You should not boast …of…. your merits.
17. He stood ….by…. me.
18. He is …on…. tour.
19. The examination commences ….from…. the 12th of May.
20. He went …for… a walk.
21. He was hard ….at… work all the morning.
22. He took ….off…. his coat.
23. I swear ….by…. Almighty God.
24. He died ….from… the burn injury.
25. You must listen …..to… the headmaster …with… all your attention.
26. He was deaf ….to…. my request.
27. He is ….on… the committee.
28. The man fell …off… the ladder.
29. We should aim …at…. excellence.
30. He fell …off… the horse.
31. He is desirous …of…. going.
32. They were dancing …for… joy.
33. He complained …against… me.
34. You should be ashamed …of…. your conduct.
35. He has no house to live …in… .
36. She has no interest …in…. mathematics.
37. He could not comply …with… my request.
38. He is writing ….on… paper.
39. Don’t translate word ….for.. word.
40. The child was gifted ….with…. abilities.
EXERCISE 103
Insert appropriate prepositions —
1. What are you afraid …of… ?
2. This work is …beyond…. his capacity.
3. I am writing a book …on…. economics.
4. Early rising is beneficial ….to…. health.
5. He hanged himself …with…. a piece of cloth.
6. The meeting broke …up… at 5 p.m.
7. The house was ….on… fire.
8. Gandhiji is remembered all …over… the world.
9. She is expected to reach here …by…. 8 o’clock.
10. I abstain …from… drinking.
11. They fell …upon… the enemy at once.
12. Death does not distinguish ….between… rich and poor.
13. We have been waiting here …for… over an hour.
14. I object ….to…. your sleeping in the day time.
15. He died …..from… the loss of blood.
16. He is weak …in… English.
17. I am disgusted …with… my life.
18. I am disgusted ….with…. the conditions existing in the University.
19. It is easy to translate …with…. a dictionary.
20. He was trembling ..with… fever.
21. Will you entrust me ….with… that letter?
22. He succeeded ….in…. passing the examination.
23. Everyone said yes ….to…. him.
24. He threw a stone …at… me.
25. I can’t agree …with…. you in this matter.
26. I was brought up …..at…. Muzaffarpur …in… Bihar.
27. Cut the bread ….into…. small pieces.
28. We must pay attention ….to…. our health.
29. He takes ….after…. his father.
30. Oil does not mix ….with…. water.
31. I could never part …with…. this ring.
32. Poverty is not a bar ….to…. success.
33. I have not met him …since… Sunday.
34. He is very sensitive …to… such things.
35. There are exceptions ….to…. every rule.
36. My application was turned …down….
37. I pray ….to… God everyday.
38. He went …up… the hill in two hours.
39. He was not aware ….of…. my intentions.
40. She can’t see to read ….without…. glasses.
EXERCISE 104
Insert appropriate prepositions —
1. I am vexed …with…. you.
2. He was not attentive …to…. studies.
3. The accused was absolved ….of…. all the blame.
4. He carried ….off…. several prizes.
5. He assisted me ….in… doing this.
6. War between India and Pakistan broke ….out…. in 1970.
7. He has no interest ….in…. sports.
8. This paper is inferior …to… that.
9. He was accompanied ….by… his mother to the movies.
10. I complained ….against…. him.
11. This chair is …for… sale.
12. He enquired ….of… me.
13. He reminded me ….of… our appointment.
14. I rely …on…. his help.
15. Who did you give the money …to…?
16. There is a bridge ….over…. the railway lines.
17. She seems to take pride ….in… her beauty.
18. The mail train is due …at… 3 p.m.
19. He has to beg ….from… door to door.
20. I am sick …of…. the whole business.
21. Nobody ….but/except… you knows the truth.
22. This house is infested ….with… rats.
23. I am obliged ….to…. you for this good turn.
24. She has no excuse …for… being late.
25. You are right ….in…. holding that opinion.
26. My brother has no liking …for…. such a thing.
27. Are you sure …of…. success?
28. He is clever ….at… translation.
29. We got ….over… difficulties.
30. The dog ran ….along… the road.
31. I solved the questions …within…. an hour.
32. He died ….for…. the country.
33. What is the time ….by… your watch?
34. He is neglectful …of…. his dress.
35. He rushed ….into… the room.
36. He is true …to…. his boss.
37. He comes ….from… a high family.
38. I shall arrive …at…. three o’clock …on… Sunday.
39. They have no relation …with… me.
40. He will have reached home …by… then.
EXERCISE 105
Insert appropriate prepositions —
1. He abstains …from… liquor.
2. The dogs differ ….from…. each other in colour.
3. I differ …with… you.
4. I prefer this book ….to… that.
5. He is ….in…. debt.
6. I called …on…. him at his residence.
7. Is there a train …at…. the platform?
8. People are standing ….on… the platform.
9. The enemy submitted himself …to…. the king.
10. He excels ….in…. speaking English.
11. He made objection ….to…. my proposal.
12. I am fond ….of… music.
13. It is best to draw lines …with…. a ruler.
14. I shall do it ….with…. pleasure.
15. Are you confident ….of…. success?
16. He is married ….to…. my cousin.
17. This is different …from…. that.
18. Do you agree ….to… the proposal?
19. Our efforts were crowned ….with…. success.
20. She has great affection ….for… him.
21. I was invited …to…. the dinner party.
22. Lust ….for… money is not good.
23. I suffered ….from… fever.
24. The river flows ….under… the bridge.
25. I am not envious ….of… his success.
26. This resembles ….×…. that.
27. Her dress was made …of… silk.
28. The term begins …on…. July 1st.
29. He gave his assent ….to….. my proposal.
30. Please open the book ….at… page five.
31. The godown is infested ….with…. rats.
32. Nobody informed me …of…. what had happened.
33. The road has been widened ….by… six feet.
34. I was ill ….with…. fever.
35. This is a good pen to write …with….
36. He soon got ….over…. his illness.
37. He has a passion ….for…. gambling.
38. He burst …into…. tears.
39. The girl pointed …to…. a stain on her coat.
40. The teacher pointed …..out…. the pupil’s mistakes.
EXERCISE 106
Insert appropriate prepositions —
1. This is the road to go …by….
2. She gave me a chair to sit …on….
3. He accompanied ….×…. his friends.
4. This is a matter ….of… little importance.
5. The meeting was held ….in… secret.
6. We shall start …on…. 15th July.
7. She will be cured ….of…. her fever.
8. We cannot do ….without…. money.
9. He died ….from…. loss of blood.
10. He yielded …to…. superior force.
11. This is not meant ….for… you.
12. She is related …to…. me.
13. We approached ….×… the house.
14. The sun rose ….above…. the horizon.
15. He went away ….on… business.
16. Our class consists ….of… thirty boys.
17. Only graduates are eligible …for…. the post.
18. He died …from… over work.
19. I bought this hat …for…. ten shillings.
20. We must guard ourselves …against…. vices.
21. I shall explain this ….to… them.
22. He is seeking ….for…. real happiness.
23. The lady was dressed …in…. black.
24. They soon got the fire ….under…. control.
25. He was ill ….from…. Sunday to Friday.
26. He is not popular …..with…. his students.
27. You may write ….with…. a pen.
28. The letter was written ….in…. ink.
29. He differs ….with… you.
30. I shall inform them …of….. this.
31. She is the apple ….of…. my eye.
32. Everyone longs ….for…. peace.
33. He was not worthy ….of…. praise.
34. The work was done ….in… haste.
35. I took him ….for… a thief.
36. He is negligent …in… his work.
37. We should not be negligent ….of…. duty.
38. He was warned ….of…. the danger.
39. The bank is close ….to…. my school.
40. His income is not adequate ….to…. his wants.
EXERCISE 107
Insert appropriate prepositions —
1. He is angry …..at…. my behaviour.
2. He is angry ….with…. me.
3. Send this letter ….to….. my address.
4. The enemy had to give ….in…..
5. He took revenge ….on…. me.
6. He meditates ….on…. his past life.
7. He has not met me ….since…. Friday.
8. The dog attacked …×… the child.
9. They were all sitting ….round…. the table.
10. He resigned himself ….to…. failure.
11. We all congratulate you ….on…. your success.
12. This ox is not accustomed …..to…. the yoke.
13. I heard it ….over….. the radio.
14. He was addicted …..to… gambling.
15. What are you interested …in…?
16. He is very weak ….in… English but good …at…. mathematics.
17. Have you been invited …..to… their wedding?
18. You will have to answer ….to…. me ….for… your misconducts.
19. He was amused ….at…. the joke.
20. Did you see the girl ….with…. blue eyes?
21. What brought ….about…. the quarrel?
22. He hankers ….after….. riches.
23. …..With…. all her faults he liked her.
24. The ship was laden ….with…. salt.
25. I wish to remind you ….of…. the promise you made.
26. He has no control …..over…. his servants.
27. The library is open ….to….. the public.
28. Which class are you …..in…..?
29. He sat ….in… the shade of a tree.
30. I could not answer ….×….. the question.
31. I fear ….×….. him.
32. There is no harm ….in…. doing this.
33. He is active ….in…. doing good to others.
34. The thief jumped ….over…. the compound wall.
35. The cyclist ran ….over… a child.
36. Have you disposed …of…. the current work?
37. A blind man can’t distinguish light ….from…. darkness.
38. He suggested this ….to…. me.
39. I bought this pen ….for…. ten rupees ….from…. Students’ Corner.
40. I must apologize …..to… you …for… this mistake.
EXERCISE 108
