Preposition by Mr. Rupjyoti Goswami

Prepositions in English Grammar

HS-2024

(a) You can place the book ___ the table.

Ans:- on

(b) The Second World War broke ___ on 1st September, 1939.

Ans:- out

Ans:- of

(d) Patriotism consists ___ the honesty of service.

Ans:- in

(e) One should not be blind ___ one's mistake.

Ans:- to

(f) Hitler took advantage ___ jingoism.

Ans:- of

(g) I have full confidence ___ your ability.

Ans:- in

HS - 2023

(a) They will come here___a month.

Ans:- in

(b) I am sorry____what I have done.

Ans:- for

Ans:- off

(d) He is taller than you____three inches.

Ans:- by

(e) I am not satisfied____my performance.

Ans:- with

(f) The police ran____the thief.

Ans:- after

HS—2022
(a) I am very much interested ___ your story.
Ans:- in
(b) The police ran ___ the thief.    HS-2020
Ans:-after
(c) He has no money ___ him.    HS-2002
Ans:- with
(d) She takes pride ___ his wealth.    HS-2006
Ans:- in
(e) I wonder if you could get it done ___ tomorrow.    HS-2004
Ans:- by
(f) Cut the rope ___ a knife.    HS-2020
Ans:- with.
(g) India is rich ___ minerals.    HS-2019
Ans:- in
(h) One must abide ___ one's promise.    HS-2021 (Spl.)
Ans:- by

HS—2021 (Spl.)
(a) He has no ability ________ hard work.
Ans:- for
(b) Pay proper attention ________ your studies.
Ans:- to
(c) I have full confidence ________ you.
Ans:- in
(d) Anger may be compared ________ fire.
Ans:- to
(e) One must abide ________ one's promise.
Ans:- by
(f) She triumphed ________ all obstacles by dint of her perseverance.
Ans:- over
(g) That person is gifted ________ remarkable intelligence.
Ans:- with
(h) I am trying to abstain ________ sweets for my new diet.
Ans:- from

HS—2020
(a) The ship is sailing ____ the shore.
Ans:- towards
(b) Cut the rope ____ a knife.
Ans:-with
(c) I am taller than you ____ two inches.
Ans:-by
(d) There was a bridge ____ the river.
Ans:-over
(e) We depend ___ you.
Ans:- on/upon
(f) He begged ___ help from me.
Ans:-for
(g) I don't believe ___ his honesty.
Ans:-in

HS—2019
(a) What is the time___your watch now?
Ans:-by
(b) The students of this college have free access ___ the principal.
Ans:-to
(c) You should take proper care ___ your books.
Ans:-of
(d) A sage has no desire ___ material wealth.
Ans:-for
(e) India is rich ___ materials.
Ans:-in
(f) He is very particular ____ his health.
Ans:-about
g) I did that without any malice ____ you.
Ans:-towards

HS—2018
(a) He is fond __ playing cards.
Ans:-of
(b) She was annoyed ___ missing the bus.
Ans:-at
(c) Who is responsible __ breaking the mirror.
Ans:-for
(d) We tried to dissuade her ___ marrying an old man.
Ans:-from
(e) They are thinking ___ moving to another house.
Ans:-of

HS—2017
(a) I met him ___ the road.
Ans:- on
(b) I congratulate you ___ your success.
Ans:-on
(c) John was annoyed ____ his mother.
Ans:-with
(d) The work should be finished ____ next day.
Ans:-by
(e) We are not interested ___ your story.
Ans:-in
(f) He was frightened ____ the noise.
Ans:-of

HS—2016
(a) The train arrived ___ the platform a minute ago.
Ans:-at
(b) The children were looking forward ___ their visit to Kaziranga.
Ans:-to
(c) I have to finish this report ____ tonight.
Ans:-bu
(d) The girl standing ____ the two boys is their sister.
Ans:-between
(e) Douglas jumped ____ the swimming pool.
Ans:-into
(f) The office is closed ____ Second and Fourth Saturdays.
Ans:-on

HS—2015
(a) I have beard a lot about you ___ your class teacher.
Ans:-from
(b) His father is a principal___ a school in Jorhat.
Ans:-of
(c) Please sit down ___ a few minutes.
Ans:-for
(d) Tom is addicted ___ gambling.
Ans:-to
(e) Don't be afraid ___ telling the truth.
Ans:-of
(f) Sheila is proud ____ of her beauty.
Ans:-of

HS—2014
(a) The train arrived ___ the station a minute ago.
Ans:-at
(b) My birthday is ___ 24 August.
Ans:-on
(c) The office is closed ____ the second and fourth Saturdays.
Ans:-on
(d) Our school is ___ Chandmari.
Ans:-at
(e) We have been staying ____ a hotel near the bus stop.
Ans:-at
(f) The girl standing ____ the two boys is their sister.

HS—2013
(a) We informed the police ____ the theft in the house.
Ans:-about
(b) The children were looking forward ____ their visit to shilling.
Ans:-to
(c) I spoke to her ____ the office.
Ans:-at
(d) Did you enjoy yourself ___ the party last night?
Ans:-at
(e) The girl standing ____ the two boys is their sister.
Ans:-between
(f) Flour is made ___ wheat.
Ans:- from

HS - 2012
(a) He was absent ____ the meeting.
Ans:-from
(b) The man was accused _____ theft.
Ans:-of
(C) They begged ____ help from her.
Ans:- for
(d) Do not boast ____ your wealth.
Ans:-of
(e) You are competent ____ the post.
Ans:-for
(f) I disagree with you ____ this point.
Ans:-on
(g) Sugar is now imported ____ India.
Ans:-into
(h) The man robbed me_____ my money.
Ans:-of

HS - 2011
(a) My teacher is pleased —_____ me.
Ans:-with
(b) The picture is hung____the wall.
Ans:-on
(c) We should abstain_____ smoking.
Ans:-from
(d) The train is bound ____ Kolkata.
Ans:- for
(e) He was debarred ____appearing at the examination.
Ans:- from
(f) I never hanker _____— money.
Ans:-after
(g) He died____ the accident.
Ans:-by

HS - 2010
(a) This book belongs ____ me.
Ans:-to
(b) Do not wink ___ your son's fault.
Ans:-at
(C) The teacher was astonished ___ Radha's conduct
Ans:-at
(d) I know him ____ name.
Ans:-at
(e) Smriti did the work ____ his absence
Ans:-in
(f) I met him ____ my way to the market.
Ans:- on
(g) Your application is ____ consideration.
Ans:- under
(h) Do not boast ___ wealth.
Ans:- of

HS - 2009
(a) He was annoyed ____ Rita's conduct.
Ans:-at
(b) You can confide ____ me.
Ans:-in
(c) He is guilty ____ theft.
Ans:-of
(d) The ship is bound ____England.
Ans:-for
(e) She prefers tea _____ coffee.
Ans:- to
(f) He was brought _____ by his aunt.
Ans:- up
(g) The little girl is pleased ____her dress.
Ans:-with

HS -2008
(a) He spoke ___ me in English.
Ans:-to
(b) Butter is made ___ milk.
Ans:-from
(c) A true friend will always stand ____ you in difficult times.
Ans:-by
(d) He has a great fondness ____ children.
Ans:-for
(e) The doctor advised him to abstain ____ smoking.
Ans:-from
(f) I visited Shillong ____ the summer holidays.
Ans:-during
(g) The pen is often compared ____ a sword.
Ans:-to
(h) My uncles deals ____ groceries.
Ans:-in

HS - 2007
(a) My father sent me the parcel ____ post.
Ans:-by
(b) Where do you come ____ ?
Ans:-from
(c) I paid him ____ cash.
Ans:-in
(d) A modest man does not boast ____ his achievement.
Ans:-of
(e) I started ____ school very late this morning.
Ans:-for
(f) The sick woman has no one to look ____ her.
Ans:-after
(g) I shall do it ____ pleasure.
Ans:-with
h. I congratulate you — your success.
Ans:-on

HS - 2006
(a) I can not part ____ her mother.
Ans:-from
(b) He regarded it as a slur ___ his social standing.
Ans:-on/upon
(c) Butter is made ____ milk.
Ans:-from
(d) Do not be blind ____ your son's faults.
Ans:-to
(e) He is a averse ____ hard work.
Ans:-to
(f) The arrested man was acquitted ____ the charge of murder.
Ans:-of
(g) I am confident ____ Success.
Ans:-of
(h) He takes pride ____ his wealth.
Ans:-in
(i) She cannot part ____ her mother.
Ans:- with

HS - 2005
(a) I congratulate you ____ your success.
Ans:-on
(b) John has no taste ____ music.
Ans:-for
(c) I am astonished ____ his conduct.
Ans:-at
(d) My father was born ____ August 15, 1947.
Ans:-on
(e) The ship is bound ____ England.
Ans:-for
(f) She prefers tea ____ coffee.
Ans:-to
(g) The master frowned ____ the servant.
Ans:-at

HS - 2004
(a) It always gets cool here ____ the evening.
Ans:-in
(b) The family are all gathering again ____ Christmas.
Ans:-at
(c) I wonder if you could get it done ____ tomorrow.
Ans:-by
(d) He has been living in this house ____ last week.
Ans:-since
(e) The train ___ Delhi leaves in a few minutes.
Ans:-to
(f) Why does she prefers to sit ____ the back of the class?
Ans:-at
(g) Kings used to lead their armies _____ the enemy in prison.
Ans:- against

HS - 2003
(a) I will meet you there ______ six o'clock sharp.
Ans:- at
(b) The applicants must be handed in _____ December.
Ans:- by
(c) Cuckoos can be seen ____ the spring.
Ans:- in
(d) Soldiers _____ their battledress look very smart.
Ans:- in

HS - 2002
(a) He is ___ work now.
Ans : at
(b) You must suffer ___ your misdeeds.
Ans : for
(c) She writes ___ her left hand.
Ans : with
(d) We should rely ___ our own efforts
Ans : on
(e) He has no money ___ him.
Ans : with
(f) Jatin is sorry ___ what he has done.
Ans : for

HS -2001
(a) He is ____ the way to Delhi.
Ans:-on
(b) The food is not ____ my taste.
Ans:-to
(c) She is playing ____ a violin.
Ans:-on
(d) I am confident ____ success.
Ans:-of
(e) The little girl was pleased ____ her new dress.
Ans:-with
(f) The examination is ____ hand
Ans:-at

HS - 2000
(a) He will come here ____ a week.
Ans:-(in/for/after)
(b) I was speaking ___ a friend.
Ans:-to
(c) We are not interested ___ your story.
Ans:-in
(d) The police ran ___ the thief.
Ans:-after
(e) We shall be back ___ 4 0'Clock.
Ans:-by
(f) I am angry __ your school.
Ans:-at

HS - 1999
(a) I went there ____ foot.
Ans:-on
(b) She is blind ____ her son's faults.
Ans:-to
(c) He did not comply ____ my request.
Ans:-with
(d) He is jealous ____ my fame.
Ans:-of
(e) Assam is rich ____ mineral wealth.
Ans:-in
(f) I called ____him yesterday.
Ans:-on

HS - 1998
(a) John has no taste ____ music.
Ans:-for
(b) A saint does not hanker ____ wealth.
Ans:-after
(c) The old man died ____ an accident.
Ans:-in
(d) He is senior ____ me by three years.
Ans:-to
(e) The officer is __ duty now.
Ans:-on
(f) There is none to stand ____ the orphan.
Ans:-by
(g) He will come ____ an hour.
Ans:-in
(h) We are proud ____ our country.
Ans:-of

HS - 1997
(a) I am fond ____ music.
Ans:-of
(b) He spoke ____ me in English
Ans:- to
(c) Death is preferable ____ disgrace
Ans:-to
(d) They started ____ six in the morning.
Ans:-at
(e) I am sorry ____ what I have done.
Ans:-for
(f) He died ____ his country.
Ans:-for
(g) I shall do it ____ pleasure.
Ans:-with

HS - 1996
a. I congratulate you ___ your success.
Ans:-on
b. The bus is running ____full speed.
Ans:-at
(c) John was annoyed his ___ brother.
Ans:-with
d. The boy comes ___ a respectable family.
Ans:-of
(e) He prevented me ___ going there.
Ans:-from
(f) I bought this book ___ twenty rupees.
Ans:-for
(g) Flour is made __ wheat.
Ans:-from

HS - 1995
(a) The train is running ___ time.
Ans:-on
(b) He left ___ home.
Ans:-for
(c) My brother studies ___ Gauhati University.
Ans:-in
(d) It is 10:30 ___ my watch.
Ans:-by
(e) His application is ___ consideration.
Ans:-under
(f) My sister insisted ___ my driving the new car.
Ans:-on
(g) I attended ___ the patient.
Ans:-upon

HS - 1994
(a) I met him the road.
Ans:-on
b. Where do you come __ ?
Ans:-from
(c) I paid him ___ cash.
Ans:-in
d. The work should be finished ___ next Friday.
Ans:-by
(e) He is looking ___ a book.
Ans:-for
(f) We are not interested ___ your story.
Ans:-in
(g) A modest man does not boast ___ his achievements.
Ans:-of

HS - 1993
(a) He lives ___ the house near the school.
Ans:-in
(b) I started ___ school very late this morning.
Ans:-for
(c) Let us turn ___ other things now.
Ans:-to
(d) You must be come home ___ ten O'clock.
Ans:-by
(e) The sick woman has no one to look ___ her.
Ans:-after
(f) My mother was born __ August 15, 1947.
Ans:-on
(g) He is eligible ___ the post.
Ans:-for

HS - 1992
(a) He died __ the accident.
Ans:- in
(b) I do not hanker ___ riches.
Ans:- after
(C) Drinking is injurious __ health.Ans:-to
(d) He is jealous ___ my fame.
Ans:-of
(e) Health is essential __ success in life.
Ans:-to
(f) He is good __ cricket.
Ans:-at
(g) The doctor is not __ home.
Ans:-at

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