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Preposition Prepared by Parveen Taak Preposition , Preposition :-1) Preposition Objective case : He laughed at me.2) Preposition verb noun Ing Gerund :- We are afraid of going out at night.

At (Time) On (Time) In (Time)

Clock Time:- at 6 pm, at 8 am.

Days of the week:- on Monday, on Sunday.

Month:- in July,in January.

Meals:- at lunchtime, at dinner.

Date:- on 15 August, on 1st January.

Year:- in 1977, in 2016.

Christian Festivals:- at Easter, at Christmas.

Hindu Festivals:- on Diwali, on Holi.

Season:- in summer, in winter.

Prcis time:- at bedtime, at weekend, at the moment.

On Valentine day, on birthday.

Century:- in the seventh century, in the 18th century.

At noon, at night, at daybreak, at dawn, at twilight.

On Sunday morning, on Monday evening, on Saturday morning.

In the morning, in the evening, in the night.

At (Place) On (Place) In (Place)

Before the name of Village, Town, House No. I live at Barwala.

Before the name of State, big cities, country etc. He lives in Chandigarh.

Particular Place:- At home, at station, at bus stop.

For a surface:- on the table, on the floor.

For a enclosed Place:- in the room, in the playground.

Position:- at the bottom, at the top.

Screen:- on the radio, on television.

Boundary:- in the field, in the sky, in the newspaper

At sea, at reception, at home etc.

On bus, on bike, on train, on motorcycle.

In car, in jeep, in taxi, in helicopter.

On horse, on ass, on elephant

At :-1) // Milk sells at Rs. 22/- a litre. He bought a book at Rs. 50. 2) (Age) (Stage) I left college at twenty two. My Grandfather died at the age of seventy. Verb:-

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Shout, grumble, shoot, laugh, mock, bite, look, aim, smile, Surprised, startled, amazed, marvel, wonder, astonished, shocked

On/Upon () On Upon Ex. There is a book on the table. - I through a book upon the table. Cat jumped upon the table. On :- Avenge, Revenge, Retaliate, Attack, Assault, Encroach, Fall, Inflict( ), Pounce (), Strike, Trample(), Blame on a person, Bestow on a person ( ), Confer on a person (/ ), / / Based, Rely, Depend, Feed, Subsist( ), Dependent, Bent, Lean, Congratulate, Determine/Resolve ( ), Focus, Impress Dwell on Consult/Deliberate Pity on ( )

In/into () In . Into / . Ex. The Doctor in the Chamber. The frog Jumped into the well. Ice changed into water. Ram went into the room. In :- Belief, faith, repose, confidence, trust, confide in (Person) Cut, divide in half Delight (), failure, glory (in success), honest Expert, proficient, versed (/) , Engaged, absorbed, interfere, involved, indulge, interested, invested, persistence(/), persevere( ), implicated( ) //- Increase, decrease, improvement. Into :- Break into - , Look into - , Render-Translate into - , Turn into - , Enquired into - , Jump into - , Plunge - , Enter investigate into enter into agreement

With/By / by . With . Ex. Taj Mahal was built by Shahjahan. He was beaten with stick. Note :- , . His house was destroyed by fire.



He was killed by electricity.

Between/Among :- Between 2 . 2 among Ex. 1. Distribute these sweets between two students. 2. Distribute these sweets among five students.

After :- / after . Ex. - The police constable ran after the thief. After lunch I shall watch movie in PVR.

Above/ Over :- above over Ex. The sun shines over us at noon. The sky is above us.

Beside :- / Besides :- Ex. I sat beside him. Besides Hindi you must know English also.

Inspite of / Despite :- . . Ex. (Inspite of/ Despite) hard working he could not passed. Examination despite of

Behind :- . behind . Ex.- My school is behind the railway station. There is a bus stop behind my house.

Before :- / , In front of :- . Before . Ex. I reached the station before 5 o clock. ( ) I am standing before you. In front of before in front of . Ex. There is a bus stop in front of my house.

Beyond :- Ex. To spend Rs. 100 is beyond my capacity. My house is situated beyond the hills.



Through / Ex. I got this information through Ram. He Comes here through the forest.

To :- / Towards :- (). Ex. He went to the school. He went towards the school. To :- Imperative sentence beg, order, request, warn, implore, entreat, threaten, urge, forbid, persuade, command, ask Object Object to + Verb He requested me to help him. Prevent/prohibit From :- He prevented/prohibited him from sitting idle. Say/Propose/Suggest/speak/reply/explain/complain/talk/listen/write/report/pray/describe to Mohan proposed/suggested to his friends that we should help the poor. feelings/emotions Careful, affection, averse, faithful, kind, polite, liable, obedient etc. , , Antidote, beneficial, profitable, detrimental, Injurious, favourable, harmful, hurtful, hostile, opposite, objection Addict/Accustom/used , Adhere, adjacent, cling, inclined, bow, surrender, attach, Akin(), conform(), equal, familiar, similar, Affinity(), engaged (), known(), married, pertain, relate, belong, regard, Compare, contrary, contrast, indifferent, partial, peculiar, parallel, Refer

From :- ( ) . Ex. I am coming from market. We get light from sun.

Since :- . Eg. Since morning, since evening, since Monday, since Wednesday. Ex. He has been playing since morning. ____________________________________________________ For :- . Ex. Shyam has been sleeping for 3 hours.

Of :- , , A/an/the Noun + of + noun



An army of soldiers. The honesty of Ram. Little/few/full/short/many/much/each/either/none etc. + of + Singular Uncountable / Plural Countable Noun Each of the boys. Full of water. Boast, proud, devoid Assure, sure, assurance, confident, certain, certificate, distrust, , , Afraid, apprehensive, doubt, danger, fear, hopeful, beware, conscious, cautious, aware, Bereft, deprive, denude, divest, devoid, Admit of accuse, Approve of an action, Convince of a fact Control/command :- Result/decision/consequence/fruitless/judge, Fond of

Preposition - 1. this, last, next, each, every, that preposition . Ex. - He reached here last morning. He came here this evening. 2. of . 3. Transitive Verb Preposition Preposition . . Water () , Ask () , Investigate () , Enter () , Discuss ( / ) , Attack () , Tear () , Order (/ ) , Love/ hate () / , Kidnap () , Open () , Shut- () , Sign () , Climb () , Describe ( / ) , Tell () , Resemble () etc.

by on foot, on horse back . Ex.- Ram comes here by bus/car/bike/train. Shyam comes here on foot/ on horse back. Note:- Article Adjective By in/on . in on Ex.- Jay come here in black BMW Neeta went there on a bycycle. , in, on. By rail, by water, by air, by train



Abide by You should abide by the rules Abound in - Fish abounds in this pond. Abound with the river abounds with fish Absent from - He was absent from school Absorbed in He is absorbed in studies Access to - Public has no access to this garden According to according to your order I went there Accompanied by - He was accompanied by his father Acquainted with I am acquainted with him. Accused of - He is accused of theft. Accustomed to I am accustomed to such a life Acquit (one) of I acquit you of the charge. Add to Add this to that Addicted to He is addicted to wine Adjacent to His school is adjacent to his house Admit of Your conduct/ It amits of no excuse [ Admit is followed by of only when it has an impersonal subject, i.e. it or an abstract noun (such as, conduct). But when the subject is personal, admit is not followed by of. I admit (accept) no excuse.] Admit to He was admitted to Class VI. Admit into He was admitted into the room. Affection for The teacher feels affection for every pupil Affectionate to He is affectionate to me Afraid of I am not afraid of ghosts Agree with )a person), on (a point), to (a proposal) I agree with you on this point, but I cannot agree to all the proposals. Aim at He aimed his gun at the bird Alarmed at We were alarmed at the news Allot to One room has been allotted to him Alternative to - This question is alternative to that

Aloof from Keep yourself aloof from bad company Ambition for He has no ambition for fame in life Angry with (a person), for (something) , at (ones conduct) He is angry with me for speaking against him. Iam angry at your conduct. Annoyed with (a person), for (something) I was annoyed with him for being late Anxious about, for I am anxious about your health. He is anxious for getting a job. Apart from apart from the prize, he got a certificate. Appeal to (a person), for (something) against (a wrong) He appealed to the Headmaster for pardon. They appealed against the verdict of the lower court. Appetite for The patient has no appetite for food Apply to (a person), for (a thing) He applied to the Secretary for the post Aptitude for I have no aptitude for Mathematics Arrive at we arrived at the station in time Argue with (a person), for or against ( a thing) I argued with him for (or against) the point Assign to - He assigned the task to me Ashamed of He is not ashamed of his conduct Ashamed for I feel ashamed for you (A.L.D. Hornby) Attend to attend to your lesson Attach to attach this slip to the letter Attend on (upon) She attends on (upon) her mother Avail (oneself) of You must avail yourself of the opportunity Aware of He is aware of the fact



Based on Your remarks are not based on facts. Beg ( a person) for ( a thing) He begged me for the favour Beg ( a thing ) of (a person) He begged the favour of me Believe in I do not believe in his honesty Belong to This book belongs to me Bent on He is bent on doing this Beware of Beware of pick pockets Blessed with He is blessed with (=possesses) good health Blessed in He is blessed ( = happy) in his children. Blind of He is blind of one eye Blind to He is blind to his own faults Blush with, for She blushed with shame [There is no cause to blush for me (COD)] Boast of Do not boast of your wealth Born of, in He was born of poor parents. He was born in poverty Bound for The ship is bound for England Brood on, over Do not brood over your misfortune Burst out He burst out laughing at my joke Busy with He is busy with his studies Callous to He is callous to my suffering Capable of He is capable of doing this alone Capacity for He has capacity for hard work Care for I do not care for you Care of He is certain of his ground Charge (a person) with (a fault), on or against (a person) He was charged with theft. Theft was charged on (against) him Close to The school is very close to our house Clothed in, with He is clothed in wool. He was clothed with shame. [ A.L.D] Clue to Find out the clue to the mystery Come of He comes of a noble family.

Commence on Our examination commences on the 3 rd July Comment on He commented favourably on the point Comment on He commented favourably on the point Compare with (similar things), to (dissimilar things) Rabindranath may be compared with Shakespeare. Anger is compared to fire. Compete with (someone), for (something) I competed with him for the first prize. Complain to ( a person), against (another), about ( a thing) They complained (made a complaint) to the Director against the Manager about his behaviour Comply with I shall comply with your request Composed if Water is composed of Hydrogen and Oxygen Confident of I am confident of success Confined in (a room), to (bed) He is confined in a room for five days. He is confined to bed. Congratulate on I congratulate you on your success. Conscious of He is conscious of his weakness Consist of This class consists of fifty boys./ The committee consists of five members Consist in Happiness consists in contentment. Consist with His statement does not consist with reason Consistent with Your action is not consistent with the rules Consult with ( a person), on or about (a thing) I consulted with him on/about the matter. Contrary to His action is contrary to his words.



Contribute to He contributed one thousand rupees to the Flood Relief Fund Control over He has no control over his brother Count for His advice counts for nothing (i.e. of no effect) Count upon I cannot cope with the situation Crave for He craves for wealth (COD) Deaf of He is deaf of one ear . (COD) Deaf to He is deaf to my rquest Deal in He deals in rice/ clothes etc Deal with He deals well with the customers Dedicate to This book is dedicated to his father Delight in He takes delight in music Depend on Success depends on hard work Deprived of He was deprived of his property Desire for He has no desire for fame Desirous of He is desirous of building a new house Despair of Do not despair of success. Destined to He was destined to death Devoid of He is devoid of common sense Devote to he devotes much time to study

Die of (a disease), from (an effect), for (a cause), by (poison), in (peace) He died of cholera. He died from over-eating. He died for his country. He died by poison. Let me die in peace. Differ with (a person), on (a Point), in (opinion) I differ with you on this point . They differ in their opinions. Differ from This thing differs from that Difference between There is no difference between the two brothers Different from This book is different from that. Diffident of I am diffident of success. Disgrace to He is a disgrace to his family./ Slums are a disgrace to any city.

Disgusted with (a person), at (a thing) I am disgusted with him at his conduct Dislike for He has dislike for dogs. Displeased with ( a person) at (a thing) I am displeased with him at his conduct. Dispose of He disposed of his books Dispose off The old books were disposed off Distinguish one thing from (another) A child cannot distinguish good from evil Distinguish between Distinguish between a phrase and a clause Divert from The loud music diverted my attention from study Divide into (parts) It was divided into several parts Divide between (two), among (more than two) Divide the mangoes between Ram and Shyam. Divide the mangoes among the boys Due to His absence is due to illness./ He is absent due to his illness. Dull at He is dull at Physics/ Mathematics etc. Eager for, about He is eager for promotion in service. He is eager about the result. (COD) Eligible for He is eligible for the post Encroach on Do not encroach on my land End in All his plans ended in smoke Endowed with He is endowed with talents Engaed with (a person) in (a work) I was engaged with him in talk Engaged to Lila was engaged to him. Enquire of (a person), into (a matter) He enquired of me into the matter Enter into He entered into details. [but] he entered the room. Envy of - I have no envy of home(p.o.d) Envious of- I am not envious of his riches. Entitled to he is entitled to a reward for his honesty. Equal in ( rank) , with ( a person) , to (a task) mr. bose is equal in rank with mr.ghosh. he rose equal to the occasion.



Escape from- the man escaped from the prison. Escape by- he escaped by a hair breadth. Esteem for- he has esteem for the superiors. Essential to food is essential to health. Excel in- he excels in painting)cod) Excuse for- he will not be excused for coming late. Excuse from- they may be excused from complying with this regulation. Exempt from- he has exempted from the fine. Faith in - I have no faith in him/ he has no faith in religion. Faith with (break fast)- he broke faith with me. Faithful to the dog is faithful to his master. False to - I cannot be false (unfaithful) to may friend. Famous for- radhanagar is famous for the birth place of raja rammohun. Familer with he is familiar with my brother. Fatal to- the doctors mistake proved fatal to the patients life. Favour with- would you favour me with an early reply? (in) favour of he spoke in favour of his friend. Favarouble to (a person) for(something)- this situation is favourable to me for doing this. Feel for, in I feel for you in your trouble. Fit for he is not fit for the job. Fond of- she is fond of sweets. Free from - he is now free from danger. Fill with this tank is filled with water Full of- this tank is full of water. Glance at- he glanced at me casually ./ have a glance at the book. Good at - he is good at tennis.[ but, he is good for nothing]

Grateful to (a person) for (something)- I am grateful to you for your help. Greed for- he has no greed for wealth. Guess at - can you guess at her age? Guilty of- he is guilty of murder. Hanker after- do not hanker after wealth. Hard at- he is hard at work before examination. Hard of- he is hard of hearing. Heir of ( a person), to (a property)- he is the heir of his uncle(to the uncles property) Hope for- let us hope for the best. Hunger for- his hunger for knowledge surprised us. Ignorant of- he is ignorant of this rule. Ill with- he is ill with fever. Impose on- the task was imposed on me. Indebted to- I am indebted to him for this help. Indifferent to- he is indifferent to our problem. Indulge in do not indulge in wine. [but , do not indulge him with your support.] Inform (a person) , of (something) he informed the police of the murder Inferior to- -this orange is inferior to that. Inquire of( a person), about, into (a matter)- I inquired of him about (into) the matter. Insist on- he insisted on my going home. Interest in- he has special interest in history. Interfere with (a person) , in( a matter) do not interfere with me in my business. Invite to I invited him to dinner. Involved in he involved in the plot. Jealous of- l am not at all jealous of his fortune. Jump at- do not jump at the offer. Jump to- do not hastily jump to a conclusion. Jump on- the cat jumped on the table Jump over he jumped over the fence. Junior to - he is junior to me in service. Junior by - he is junior to me by five years.



Justification of/ for- there is no justification of(for) his conduct. Key to- he has found out the key to his problem. Kind( noun) of- what kind of paper is it? [so kind (= kindness) of you to see me] Kind(adj) to- she is very kind to the children. Lack of- I have no lack of friends. Lacking in he is lacking in courage. Lame of - he is lame of one leg. Lament for- she lamented for her child. Late in - why are you late so coming.? Laugh at- do not laugh at the poor. Lay by- lay by something for the old age. Liable to- he is liable to fine for his misconduct. Linking for- she has a liking for music. Limit to- you should have a limit to your demands. Limited to- invitation was limited to members only. Listen to- listen to me. Listen to the news on the radio. Live on (food)- the cow lives on grass. Live by- he lives by honest means. Live beyond, within he lives beyond his means. He lives within his means. Live for( an ideal)- he lives for frame. Look at look at the moon. Look after there is none to look after her. Look for- l am looking for a good job. Look into- l am looking into the matter. Look over- he is looking over the answer-papers. Look up- look up the word in the dictionary. Long for - he longed for frame. Loyal to - he is loyal to his master. Mad with- he is mad with pain. Made of - this ring is made of gold. Make for- the ship made for England. / make for England at your earliest. Make out I cannot make out what you say.

Marry to he married his daughter to a rich man. She was married to a rich man. Marry. - She married a Frenchman(A.L.D. Hornby) mourn for, over dont mourn for(over) the dead. Need for , of I have no need for more money. I am in need of money. Object to - he objected to my proposal. Oblige ( a person) with or by (doing) something - he obliged me with a loan, or by giving me a loan. Obliged to ( a person),for ( a thing) I am obliged to him for his kind help. Obsessed by, with he is obsessed by the idea/ why are people so obsessed with money? Obstacle to proverty is often an obstacle to higher studies. Occupied with ( a business) ,in (doing a thing) he is occupied with his studies. He is occupied in writing a letter. Occur to- (ones mind) the idea never occurred to me. Occur in ( an essay , a poem etc.) this line occurs in the poem the cloud, written by Shelley Offend against you have offended against good manners. Offended with ( a person) at (an action)- I am offended (displeased) with you at your conduct. Offensive to this acrid smell is offensive to me. Officiate for ( a person) in ( a post) he officiated for me in that post. Open to his plan is open to objection. Open at- open at page 20. Opportunity for, of I have no opportunity for (of) doing the work.



Opposite to- your idea is opposite to mine . our house is opposite to the park. Overcome with , by (emotion etc)- he was overcome with fatigue . he was overcome by anger .(COD) Owe to, for I owe my all to him./ he still owes for the goods supplied to him. Parallel to - this road is parallel to that. Part from ( a person) , with ( a thing) he parted from his friend . she parted with the ring(COD). Partial to he is partial to his son. Partiality for - he has no partiality for his son. Pass for- he passes for a clever man. Pass away- he passed away last night. Persist in he persisted in disturbing me. Pity for- have pity for the poor. Play on he played on guitar. Plead with ( a person) for or against (something)- I am pleased with him . I am pleased at the news. Polite in, to- he is polite in his manners . he is polite to strangers. Poor in (spirit)- dont be poor in spirit . he is poor in mathematics. Popular with he is popular with all for his good behavior. Prefer (one) to (another) I prefer coffee to tea. Preferable to death is preferable to dishonor Preside over- he presided over the meeting. Pretend to- he does not pretend to high birth. Prevent (one) from (doing something) I prevented him from going there. Pride(oneself) on, (take pride in)- he prides himself on (takes pride in) his high birth. Proud of- he is proud of his position. Prior to prior to that, he was in a wretched condition. Prohibit from- I prohibited him from going there.

Prompt in (answers), prompt at (figures)- he is prompt in his answers . he is prompt at figures. Prone to he is prone to idleness. Proportionate to- punishment should be Proportionate to offence. Provide against (evil days). For (children), with (a thing) You must provide against evil days for your children. I provide (supply) him with food. Qualified for He is qualified for the post. Quick at, of He is quick at figures. He is quick of understanding Quarrel with ( a person) for, over, about (something) They quarreled with one another for (over, about) the property. Refer to Refer the matter to him for enquiry Rejoice at , in Everyone rejoiced at (in) her success. [Nesfield says rejoice in ones own success, but rejoice at the success of another. But COD does not make any such distinction] Relevant to Your remark is not relevant to the point. Rely on, upon You can rely on him./ He can be relied upon for that kind of help Remedy for There is no remedy for this disease. (COD) [Nesfield says remedy for or against snakebite.] Remind (one) of (a thing) I reminded him of his promise. Render into Render the passage into Hindi Replace (one thing) with another Replace this chair with a new one (COD) [In a passive sentence where it is necessary to use by to denote an agent, with must be used before the name of the thing that is substituted. - Current English Usage by F.T. Wood]



Require (a thing) of (a person) I required a loan of him./ What do you require of me? Resign (oneself) to I resigned myself to fate. (In) respect of [ in point of ] He is junior to me in respect of service. (With) respect to We are talking with respect to that matter Respond to Nobody responded to my call. Responsible to (an authority) for ( an action) He is responsible to the committee for his action. Rest with, upon The whole matter rests (depends) with you. I rest upon (rely on) your promise. Restore to Restore his property to him Restrict to Admission was restricted to students Retire from, on He retired from service on a pension Rich in Bihar is rich in minerals Rid of Get rid of bad company Rob of Somebody robbed him of his purse Sanguine of She is sanguine of her success Satisfied with, of I am satisfied with him. I am satisfied of the truth Satisfaction in, with I find satisfaction in gardening. Great was his satisfaction with his result. Search for Their search for the thing was of no avail (In) search of They are in search of a nice bird Sensible of She is sensible of the risk Sensitive to She is sensitive to cold Sentence to, for He was sentenced to death for murder Senior to He is senior to me by four years. I am senior to him in service. Send for Send for a doctor immediately Sick of , for I am sick of fever. I am sick of this idle life. He is sick for home Similar to This pen is similar to that.

Sink in (mud), into (the sea, river etc) He sank in mud. The ship sank into the sea. Slow of (speech), at (figures), in (doing something) He is slow of speech. He is slow at figures. He is slow in writing. Smell of This glass smells of wine Smile on Fortune smiled on him Stare at She started at me. Stick to He sticks to his decision Subject to This is subject to approval of the committee Succeed in He will succeed in life Suffer from He is suffering from fever Superior to This type of rice is superior to that Supply (a person) with (a thing), to (a person) He supplied us with food. He supplied food to us. Sure of I am sure of success Sympathy for - I have no sympathy for him Take after The boy takes after (resembles) his father. Talk to, with (a person), of, about, over (a thing) I am talking to (with) Mr.Roy of (about, over) the matter. Taste for She has no taste for music Tell upon Over-eating tells upon health Tide over He will soon tide over the difficulty Tired of I am tired of doing the same thing day after day Think of, about (a person), over (something) What do you think of (about) him? Think carefully over his advice. Tolerant of We must be tolerant of opposition Triumph over Jim and Della triumphed over their poverty True to He is true to his master Trust (a person) with (a thing), to (a person), in God You may trust me with the work. You may trust the work to me . Trust in God.



Unite with Be united with your friends Useful to (a person), for (some purpose) This book is useful to us for examination Vain of She is vain of her beauty Vary from His opinion varies from his brothers Vexed with (a person), for, at (a thing) He is vexed with me at my conduct . He is vexed with me for opposing him Void of He is void of common sense Wait for I waited for him for two hours Wait on The nurse waited on (attended ) the patient.

Want of He warned me of the danger Weak in He is weak in Mathematics Weak of He is weak of understanding Weary of He is weary of hard life Wish for I do not wish for name and fame Wonder at I wonder at his ignorance Worthy of He is worthy of our praise Yield to He yielded to his enemy Zeal for He has a zeal for social work Zealous for, in He is zealous for improvement in a good cause Zest for She has no zest for music.

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EXERCISE 1 1. We must abide ____ the decision of the referee. 2. The tank abound _____ fish. 3. I abstain _______ meat and drink. 4. We have, very kindly, acceded ______ his request. 5. We have an easy access _______ his house. 6. The servant was accused _____ stealing a ring. 7. Kushal was admitted ______ the 10th class. 8. Mr. Verma was addicted ____ drinking. 9. Little children are afraid ______ dogs. 10. The hunter aimed ______the tiger. 11. Sudha was alarmed ______ the sight of snake. 12. The clown amused the audience _____ his antics. 13. This book does not appeal _____me. 14. The Minister apologized ______arriving late. 15. No one can approve ______ such behavior. 16. The Minister assured me _____ help. 17. I was astonished ______his failure. 18. My brother will be angry _____me. 19. He was annoyed _____ Savita for her behavior. 20. I am not angry _____your behavior. 21. Sahil is backward _____ English. 22. We belong ____ this club. 23. Adish is bent _____ fighting. 24. The beggar is blind ______one eye. 25. Beware ____ pick-pockets. 26. Sudha is busy ______ her work. 27. We belong _____this work. 28. Anita backed _____her promise. 29. A daughter was born ____ her. 30. God blessed the King _____ a son.

EXERCISE 2 1. The hungry man begged______ food. 2. She was born ______a poor family. 3. Mohan is born ______rich parents. 4. One should never boast _____ ones accomplishments. 5. I borrowed a pen ______ her. 6. She pulled down the blind _____keep out light. 7. There was no one ____ care _____ the child. 8. Be careful _____ your health. 9. The doctor called _____the patient. 10. I shall call _____your house tomorrow. 11. She complained ______ the Principal against me. 12. The monitor has full control _____the class. 13. The child clings ____ her mother. 14. I am confident _____ his success. 15. The judge was convinced _____the guilt ____ the accused. 16. Examination will commence _____ the 10th April. 17. Life is compared _____ dream. 18. I sent a telegram ______congratulations _____ his wedding. 19. The bus collided ________ a jeep. 20. Our committee consists ______ five members. 21. Mothers have affection ______ their children. 22. We are thankful _____ God _____ His blessings. 23. I feel no appetite ______ food. 24. We are tired ______ you. 25. He has an easy access ______ his officer. 26. He was true _______his principles. 27. Pay great attention _______ English. 28. Is he unfit ______practical work. 29. You are vexed _________ me.



30. I have an advantage _______my enemy.

EXERCISE 3 1. He is safe ____ danger. 2. There is no alternative ____his plan. 3. Vikas is not reconciled _______ his lot. 4. They take care _______their health. 5. Your pen is similar _____ mine. 6. He has no confidence _______ me. 7. Rajinder is related ________ me. 8. We have nothing but contempt ______him. 9. Be respectful _________ your parents. 10. You have no authority ______ me in this matter. 11. He has no ambition ______ business. 12. Sita is very sensitive ______criticism. 13. I have no objection _________his joining this college. 14. We are short ________ money at present. 15. I am ready _______ tea. 16. He is ready ______ a reply. 17. He has no hope _____ an early recovery. 18. I am sick _______this nasty job. 19. She has no liking _______ needle work. 20. They are responsible _________ me ________ their plan. 21. He is a disgrace ________ his family. 22. Agra is famous ____________ its historical buildings. 23. Pt. Nehru was popular __________the people. 24. I have no hatred ________him. 25. He stands in need ________ money. 26. His face is familiar ______me. 27. We are familiar _________ the present state of trade. 28. I am grateful ______ you _____the timely help.

EXERCISE 4 1. I have full faith _____ you. 2. He has shown kindness ____me. 3. My pet dog is very faithful ______ me. 4. He is good ________ Chemistry. 5. I am overcome _____ hunger. 6. You are quick ________ solving sums. 7. Vikram has fondness _____ table-tennis. 8. I had an interview _______ the Headmaster. 9. Are we not entitled _______ patient hearing. 10. Monica is gifted _________ a sweet voice. 11. We oppose _____ the policy of yours. 12. Songs are _____ proper for this function. 13. She has no interest ______ studies. 14. He has no eagerness ______ anything. 15. She is engaged _______ my elder brother. 16. I felt glad ________ his success. 17. He was operated_____ for Cancer. 18. He is prompt ______ payment. 19. Your inquiry _____ the matter has proved useless. 20. You are not yet eligible _______ this post. 21. I am fortunate ________getting the first prize. 22. I am intent ________ saving his life. 23. The beggar was mistaken _______ a pick-pocket. 24. He is open ______ conviction. 25. Raju is proficient ______ Mathematics. 26. She takes pride _______ her wealth. 27. He has no taste ____ music. 28. He is not attentive ____ your lecture. 29. They are absorbed ________ study



29. Are they not partial ________him? 30. She is quick ____________English.

now. 30. I am disgusted _______ him.

EXERCISE 5 1. I am certain _____ my success. 2. The teacher was displeased ________him. 3. The book is full ________ errors. 4. Have pity ______ him. 5. I have no sympathy _______ him. 6. He is accused _____ theft. 7. We were amazed _______ his insolence. 8. Your activities are beneficial ______ society. 9. He is not destined ____ become a doctor. 10. We are now free _____ all cares. 11. I am eager _____ see you. 12. He is overwhelmed _____grief _____the death of his father. 13. Death is preferable ________ dishonor. 14. There is no scope _______ further extension. 15. He took defense __________ your remark. 16. He cast a slur _____me. 17. He is quite aware _____ his own shortcomings. 18. The old man is addicted _____ drinking. 19. Life is beset ______ difficulties. 20. I am not deaf _____ your entreaty. 21. He is still _____ bed. 22. We pray _____ God daily. 23. He is accused _____ theft. 24. He writes ________ a pencil. 25. We travel _____ train. 26. They travel _____ horse-back. 27. He will join us ______ the party ____6 oclock. 28. I prefer tea ____ coffee. 29. He is not ashamed _____ this. 30. I took pity ______ the beggar.

EXERCISE 6 1. He is deaf ___my request. 2. Who deals ____ routine correspondence? 3. Can I depend ______your help? 4. He has no desire _____ fame. 5. Your book is different _____mine. 6. The old man died _____ cholera. 7. I have disposed ____ my car. 8. Sweety is devoid _____ common sense. 9. He was deprived _____ his share. 10. It is safe ____ deposit money ____ SBI. 11. Radha deals ____ plastic goods. 12. Try to distinguish _____a friend and a foe. 13. You look eager _____go home early. 14. She is not eligible _____ the post. 15. In what work are you engaged ____ present? 16. He does the work entrusted _____ him. 17. How would you escape _____the locked room? 18. I am envious his new car. 19. I enquired _____ Sudha about her father. 20. I never expected this ____you. 21. Rajni is expert _____ drawing. 22. I will exchange this book _____your pen. 23. This is an exception _____ this rule. 24. She is familiar ______me. 25. Patna is famous _____its temples. 26. Cows feed _____ grass. 27. Always feel ____ the poor. 28. I got a jar free _____a jar ____ face cream. 29. I am free ____ this work. 30. Fight _____your enemies.



EXERCISE 7 1. My son is fond _____candies. 2. Only a mean person will play false ____ his friends. 3. I stand ____ the sea shore and gaze ____ the sea. 4. Who will give ______ the prizes? 5. I was very glad ___ know that you have won. 6. Sha has only just glanced ____ his letter. 7. Give ____ your bad habits. 8. I am grateful ___ you ____ your help. 9. Are you guilty ____ theft or not? 10. We are all greedy ____fortunes favours. 11. Who was not grieved ____the death of Gandhi? 12. I am hard _____ these days. 13. We heard _____the theft only yesterday. 14. Have you hit ____ any solution yet? 15. There is every hope _____ victory. 16. Sudha hindered me ____ doing this work. 17. Who is the heir _____ all your property? 18. My mother is hard _____hearing. 19. He is ignorant ____ the facts. 20. The bride is ill ____ fever. 21. Dont indulge _____ useless talks. 22. Inform him _____this accident. 23. He takes no interest ____playing games. 24. I was very impressed ____ his personality. 25. Have you invited her _____the party? 26. Let me introduce you ______ my friend Ritu. 27. Ram insisted ______my going to Patna. 28. We felt injured ____ not receiving an invitation of wedding. 29. I am indeed jealous ______your popularity. 30. My father is a judge _______the High- Court.

EXERCISE 8 1. Is your brother junior ____you? 2. I will join ________him in killing the lion. 3. Dont jump _____ conclusions. 4. I saw all kind ____ people at the function. 5. The beggar knocked ____ the door. 6. She is known _____ me. 7. A man is known _____ the company he keeps. 8. Always keep _____ the left. 9. Industry is the key _____ success. 10. He is known ________his honesty. 11. The monkey was lame ____ leg. 12. Laughing is good ____ our health. 13. The PM led the country ______greater glory. 14. They live ____ Inderpuri. 15. I long _____ go on a holiday. 16. I have least liking _____ flattery. 17. Right path leads _____glory. 18. You are looking _____someone. 19. We should be loyal _____ him. 20. Please listen _____ me. 21. He is no match ______that beautiful girl. 22. Dont meddle ____ the affairs of others. 23. Sita was married ____ Rama. 24. You are mixing _____people. 25. To get good marks, it is necessary ____ you to work hard. 26. There is a great need ______ field workers. 27. Ranga is notorious ______ stealing. 28. You will be dismissed if you are neglectful ____ your duty. 29. This artist is noted ______ new creations. 30. I object _______your rude remarks.



EXERCISE 9 1. I am obliged ________ you for your help. 2. You are opposite ___ your brother. 3. What is the object ____ your trip? 4. Dashrath was overwhelmed _____ grief at Ramas exile. 5. Salma parted _____her parents with tears. 6. Cant you part ____ this pen? 7. He is playing ____ flute. 8. I shall be pleased ____ help you. 9. Some leaders are popular _____ their voters. 10. Be obedient ______ your parents. 11. I shall abide ____ my promise. 12. The river abounds ____ fish. 13. He is absorbed ____his studies. 14. You should abstain _____meat. 15. Mohan was absent ____ the school yesterday. 16. You should act ____ the advice of your father. 17. He acceded _____ my request. 18. I have no access _____ the Principal. 19. I will try to act according _____your advice. 20. The old man was accused _____ theft. 21. He is accustomed _______ hard life. 22. He was admitted ____school. 23. Your conduct does not ____ any excuse. 24. He has been admitted _____ the house. 25. He has been acquitted _____ murder. 26. He is addicted _____ drinking. 27. The guest team had an advantage _____ the host team. 28. Dont take advantage _____ the weakness of others. 29. The hunter aimed ____ the lion. 30. She is angry ____ me ____ my behavior.

EXERCISE 10 1. I am anxious ____ know of his health. 2. I apologized _____the Principal ____ my behavior. 3. He was appointed ___ the post ___ Deputy Commissioner. 4. My sister has an aptitude _____ painting. 5. He applied ____ the Principal ____ a job. 6. The culprit appealed ____ the Judge ____ mercy. 7. The train arrived _____ the platform. 8. He arrived ____ here yesterday. 9. He is ashamed ____ his folly. 10. The Principal gave his assent ____ my request. 11. Do you approve _____ my plan? 12. I assured him _____my help. 13. I agree ___ you _____ this point. 14. He attended _____ his sick mother. 15. Please attend ____ me. 16. He has an attachment ____ his mother. 17. He has no affection ____ you. 18. Our Principal is very affectionate ____ all of us. 19. She was alarmed ______ the news. 20. We should be alive _____ our duties. 21. The stadium was alive _____ people. 22. The selfless workers are not ambitious ____ name or fame. 23. I am amazed _____ your performance. 24. The clown amused the people _____ his tricks. 25. I have no ambition _____life. 26. He was annoyed _____the remarks. 27. They are afraid ____ their teachers. 28. I was astonished _____ his conduct. 29. I availed myself ______the chance. 30. We should be aware ______ our shortcomings.



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EXERCISE 8 1. to 7. by 13. to 19. to 25. for 2. with 8. to 14. at 20. to 26. for 3. to 9. to 15. to 21. for 27. for 4. of 10. for 16. for 22. with 28. of 5. at 11. of 17. to 23. to 29. for 6. to 12.for 18. for 24. with 30. to

EXERCISE 9 1. to 7. on 13. in 19. to 25. of 2. of 8. to 14. from 20. of 26. to 3. of 9. with 15. from 21. to 27. over 4. with 10. to 16. upon 22. to 28. of 5. from 11. by 17. to 23. of 29. at 6. with 12. in 18. to 24. into 30. with, at

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