Preposition for HSC Examination Worksheet 5.0 (2024-2023 Board Questions with Answers)

Preposition Worksheet-5.0 (Board Questions)

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All Board Questions 2024

1. Fill in the blanks with suitable preposition: [Dhaka Board -2024]

We learn etiquette and manners (a) --- our parents and various institutions such as schools, colleges or professional bodies. There are rules (b) --- behaviour (c) --- all kinds (d) --- social occasions and it is important to learn them and practise them (e) --- everyday life. The manners that are correct (f) --- a wedding reception will not do (g) --- debating club. Therefore, we have to be careful (h) --- etiquette and manners. We know how important it is to say 'please' and 'thank you' (i) --- everyday life. A few more polite expressions such (j) --- 'Pardon me', 'Excuse me', 'May I' are bound to make your day smooth and pleasant.

2.  Fill in the blanks with suitable preposition: [Rajshahi Board-2024]

Education is instrumental (a) --- bringing (b) --- socio-economic development. A man devoid (c) --- education cannot contribute (d) --- the society. On the other hand, an educated man plays a pivotal role (e) --- enhancing the pace (f) --- the socio-economic development. A country should put much emphasis (g) --- educating its citizens. The citizens have to be provided (h) --- ample opportunities so that they feel keen interest (i) --- getting themselves educated. The educated people are to be treated (j) --- much respect.

3.  Fill in the blanks with suitable preposition: [Cumilla Board-2024]

Social network is a network for virtual social interaction (a) --- internet users across the world. Actually, this is an age (b) --- globalisation. This is also an age of information and technology. People all over the world are virtually connected (c) --- one another (d) --- the borders. Hence, the necessity of social networks has emerged. But the young generations are getting addicted (e) --- social networks (f) --- Facebook, Twitter, Instagram etc. The lifestyle of the young before and after getting used (g) --- a social network has a noticeable change. In fact, the students who were used to studying at the table before, nowadays pass their valuable time by chatting (h) --- the social media. As a result, they are now lagging (i) --- So, they should be kept aloof (j) --- using internet excessively and unnecessarily.

4.  Fill in the blanks with suitable preposition: [Jashore Board-2024]

In Bangladesh, the legal age (a) --- marriage (b) --- girls is 18. However, 33% of our girls get married before they are 15 and 60% (c) --- them become mothers (d) --- the time they reach 19. When an adolescent girl gets married, she usually drops (e) --- of school and thus loses her mobility. She gets confined (f) --- full-time work in her in-law's household. She loses social status and all the opportunities (g) --- economic independence. (h) --- her in-law's house, she gets marginalized. She becomes vulnerable (i) --- all sorts of abuse, including dowry-related violence.

5.  Fill in the blanks with suitable preposition: [Dinajpur Board-2024]

It is known (a) ----- all that one day all will pass away (b) ----- this earth. So, we have no escape (c) ----- death. One day, we all will roll down (d) ----- the lap of death. Because death is common (e) ----- all. So we should not mourn (f) ----- the dead. But those who die (g) ----- the country are immortal. Their memories do not sink (h) ----- oblivion. There is no medicine that can save a man (i) ----- death. So, we should always be ready (j) ----- death.

6.  Fill in the blanks with suitable preposition: [Barishal Board-2024]

If you want to derive the best (a) --- your education you must be fully aware (b) --- some basic things. You should never be indifferent (c) --- your study. In Fact, fostering a kind of passion (d) --- learning appears to be very important for achieving your goal. Again, you should never try to learn anything (e) --- context. You should also not run (f) --- substandard traditional guide books. As a matter of fact, confining yourself (g) --- poor quality note books discourages you to learn something deeply. But (h) --- learning a thing very deeply, you cannot achieve the required mastery (i) --- the learnt thing. Thus, you may fail to get the desired benefits (j) --- your learning.

7.  Fill in the blanks with suitable preposition: [Chattogram Board-2024]

Life of common people besets (a) ----- a number of troubles. Price spiral has added new sufferings (b) ----- our life. Indeed, price of daily commodities has gone (c) ----- the ability of the common people. Lack (d) ----- supervision is responsible (e) ----- it. Some dishonest businessmen devoid (i) ----- morality hoard goods (g) ----- quick profit. The govt. should take punitive action (h) ----- those people. People from all walks (i) ----- life should also co-operate (j) ----- government.

All Board Questions 2023

1.  Fill in the blanks with suitable preposition: [Dhaka Board-2023]

A good boy is accustomed (a) --- hard work. He is not addicted (b) --- any bad thing. He is not averse (c) --- any hard work. He clings (d) --- his determination. Since he is used (e) ---- hard work, he is not doubtful (f) --- his success. He is very much conscious (g) --- his duties. He is not boastful (h) --- his talents. He behaves well (i) --- all. He attends (j) --- his studies.

2.  Fill in the blanks with suitable preposition: [Rajshahi Board-2023]

But at last God took pity (a) --- him. One day the sailor was watching the water-snakes swimming (b) --- the ship. Their colours were so beautiful and he was filled (c) --- such a strange wonder that he felt a great love (d) --- them and blessed them (e) --- his heart. At once, the dead albatross fell (f) --- his neck (g) --- the sea. A gentle breeze began to blow (h) --- the south and the old man fell (i) --- a deep sleep. When he woke up, it was raining and he felt fresh again. Thus, the old man was relieved (j) --- his sufferings.

3. Fill in the blanks with suitable preposition:  [Barishal Board -2023]

Speaking ill (a) --- others is a very bad human tendency. It develops a negative inclination (b) --- one's mind. This habit tempts one (c) --- indulge (d) --- a negative approach out of his unsound mind. It leaves bad effects (e) --- human individuals and society. It also hampers the happy and smooth run (f) --- the society. People very often burst (g) --- tears (h) --- this heinous act. We all should be aware (i) --- it and give (j) --- this bad habit.

4.  Fill in the blanks with suitable preposition: [Jashore Board -2023]

Books are really our best friends as we can rely (a) --- them when we are bored, upset, depressed, lonely or annoyed. They share (b) --- us information and knowledge whenever we need. They enable us to have a glimpse (c) --- cultures, traditions, arts, history, geography, health, psychology and many other subjects and aspects of life. Good books always guide us (d) --- the right path (e) --- life. Reading good books helps us understand the world (f) --- us better. While reading books, we build new and creative thoughts, images and opinions (g) --- our mind. This habit helps us explore life (h) --- different perspectives. In other words, it has several positive effects (i) --- our body, mind and soul. In fact, the habit of reading is one (j) --- the best qualities that a person can possess. 

5.  Fill in the blanks with suitable preposition: [Dinajpur Board -2023]

Drug addiction has become a serious problem (a) --- modern society. Many young men and women are falling victims (b) --- this. There are many reasons (c) --- drug addiction. Drugs are expensive. So, to manage money, the addicts often go (d) --- stealing, killing or all sorts of misdeeds. Drugs are smuggled (e) --- a country and the smugglers carry (f) ---  drug business freely. Bangladesh is not free (g) --- the curse of drugs. But we cannot allow this (h)--- our country. The first thing to do is to highlight its dangerous effects (i) --- people. The government and mass media can play an effective role (j) --- this respect. 

6.  Fill in the blanks with suitable preposition: [Mymensingh Board -2023]

The orphanage is high (a) --- the Carolina mountains. The writer was there (b) ---  the autumn. She preferred peaceful environment to pen some troublesome writing. She wanted the mountain air to blow (c) --- the malaria from too long a time (d) ---  the subtropics. She was homesick (e) ---  the flaming maples (g) ---  October and for many other things. She found them all living (h) --- a cabin belonging (i) --- the orphanage, half a mile (j) --- orphanage farm.  

7. Fill in the blanks with suitable preposition:  [Chattogram Board-2023; Sylhet Board -2023]

Corruption is a curse (a) --- a nation. It is a great hindrance (b) --- the development. (c) --- corrupt people, a nation will surely sink (d) --- oblivion. Corrupt people are hated by all. The common people have no respect (e) --- them. They are devoid (f) --- honesty. They stick (g) --- evil activities. They do not abide (h) --- the social rules. Morality does not have any effect (i) --- them. They bring nothing for the nation. It is high time we stood (j) --- them.

8. Fill in the blanks with suitable preposition:  [Alim/Madrasha Board-2023]

The aptitude (a) --- doing well for a country is called patriotism. (b) --- other words, love (c) --- one's country is called patriotism. It is such a kind of virtue that always inspires a man (d) --- defend his country's prestige. If a man can gain the true patriotic value (e) --- him, he will never do any sorts (f) --- harm (g) -- the country. He will always be ready (h) --- taking any challenge and never hanker (i) --- money, name and fame. Rather he must try to uphold the condition (j) --- the country at any rate.

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Preposition Worksheet-5.0 (Board Questions) With Answer

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All Board Questions 2024

1. Fill in the blanks with suitable preposition: [Dhaka Board -2024]

We learn etiquette and manners (a) --- our parents and various institutions such as schools, colleges or professional bodies. There are rules (b) --- behaviour (c) --- all kinds (d) --- social occasions and it is important to learn them and practise them (e) --- everyday life. The manners that are correct (f) --- a wedding reception will not do (g) --- debating club. Therefore, we have to be careful (h) --- etiquette and manners. We know how important it is to say 'please' and 'thank you' (i) --- everyday life. A few more polite expressions such (j) --- 'Pardon me', 'Excuse me', 'May I' are bound to make your day smooth and pleasant.

Answer: (a) from; (b) of; (c) for; (d) of; (e) in; (f) in; (g) in;(h) about; (i) in; (j) as

2.  Fill in the blanks with suitable preposition: [Rajshahi Board-2024]

Education is instrumental (a) --- bringing (b) --- socio-economic development. A man devoid (c) --- education cannot contribute (d) --- the society. On the other hand, an educated man plays a pivotal role (e) --- enhancing the pace (f) --- the socio-economic development. A country should put much emphasis (g) --- educating its citizens. The citizens have to be provided (h) --- ample opportunities so that they feel keen interest (i) --- getting themselves educated. The educated people are to be treated (j) --- much respect.

Answer: (a) in; (b) about; (c) of; (d) to; (e) in; (f) of; (g) on; (h) with; (i) in; (j) with

3.  Fill in the blanks with suitable preposition: [Cumilla Board-2024]

Social network is a network for virtual social interaction (a) --- internet users across the world. Actually, this is an age (b) --- globalisation. This is also an age of information and technology. People all over the world are virtually connected (c) --- one another (d) --- the borders. Hence, the necessity of social networks has emerged. But the young generations are getting addicted (e) --- social networks (f) --- Facebook, Twitter, Instagram etc. The lifestyle of the young before and after getting used (g) --- a social network has a noticeable change. In fact, the students who were used to studying at the table before, nowadays pass their valuable time by chatting (h) --- the social media. As a result, they are now lagging (i) --- So, they should be kept aloof (j) --- using internet excessively and unnecessarily.

Answer: (a) among; (b) of; (c) with; (d) beyond/ across; (e) to; (f) like; (g) to; (h) on; (i) behind; (j) from

4.  Fill in the blanks with suitable preposition: [Jashore Board-2024]

In Bangladesh, the legal age (a) --- marriage (b) --- girls is 18. However, 33% of our girls get married before they are 15 and 60% (c) --- them become mothers (d) --- the time they reach 19. When an adolescent girl gets married, she usually drops (e) --- of school and thus loses her mobility. She gets confined (f) --- full-time work in her in-law's household. She loses social status and all the opportunities (g) --- economic independence. (h) --- her in-law's house, she gets marginalized. She becomes vulnerable (i) --- all sorts of abuse, including dowry-related violence.

Answer: a) of; b) for; c) of; d) by; e) out; f) to; g) in; h) of; i) in; j) to

5.  Fill in the blanks with suitable preposition: [Dinajpur Board-2024]

It is known (a) ----- all that one day all will pass away (b) ----- this earth. So, we have no escape (c) ----- death. One day, we all will roll down (d) ----- the lap of death. Because death is common (e) ----- all. So we should not mourn (f) ----- the dead. But those who die (g) ----- the country are immortal. Their memories do not sink (h) ----- oblivion. There is no medicine that can save a man (i) ----- death. So, we should always be ready (j) ----- death.

Answer: (a) to; (b) from; (c) from; (d) into; (e) to; (f) for; (g) for; (h) into; (i) from; (j) for.

6.  Fill in the blanks with suitable preposition: [Barishal Board-2024]

If you want to derive the best (a) --- your education you must be fully aware (b) --- some basic things. You should never be indifferent (c) --- your study. In Fact, fostering a kind of passion (d) --- learning appears to be very important for achieving your goal. Again, you should never try to learn anything (e) --- context. You should also not run (f) --- substandard traditional guide books. As a matter of fact, confining yourself (g) --- poor quality note books discourages you to learn something deeply. But (h) --- learning a thing very deeply, you cannot achieve the required mastery (i) --- the learnt thing. Thus, you may fail to get the desired benefits (j) --- your learning.

Answer: (a) from; (b) of; (c) to; (d) for; (e) without/except; (f) after; (g) to; (h) without; (i) over; (j) from

7.  Fill in the blanks with suitable preposition: [Chattogram Board-2024]

Life of common people besets (a) ----- a number of troubles. Price spiral has added new sufferings (b) ----- our life. Indeed, price of daily commodities has gone (c) ----- the ability of the common people. Lack (d) ----- supervision is responsible (e) ----- it. Some dishonest businessmen devoid (i) ----- morality hoard goods (g) ----- quick profit. The govt. should take punitive action (h) ----- those people. People from all walks (i) ----- life should also co-operate (j) ----- government.

Answer: (a) with; (b) to; (c) beyond; (d) of; (e) for; (f) of; (g) for; (h) against; (i) of; (j) with.

All Board Questions 2023

1.  Fill in the blanks with suitable preposition: [Dhaka Board-2023]

A good boy is accustomed (a) --- hard work. He is not addicted (b) --- any bad thing. He is not averse (c) --- any hard work. He clings (d) --- his determination. Since he is used (e) ---- hard work, he is not doubtful (f) --- his success. He is very much conscious (g) --- his duties. He is not boastful (h) --- his talents. He behaves well (i) --- all. He attends (j) --- his studies.

Answer: a) to; b) to; c) to; d) to; e) to; f) about; g) of; h) of; i) with; j) to

2.  Fill in the blanks with suitable preposition: [Rajshahi Board-2023]

But at last God took pity (a) --- him. One day the sailor was watching the water-snakes swimming (b) --- the ship. Their colours were so beautiful and he was filled (c) --- such a strange wonder that he felt a great love (d) --- them and blessed them (e) --- his heart. At once, the dead albatross fell (f) --- his neck (g) --- the sea. A gentle breeze began to blow (h) --- the south and the old man fell (i) --- a deep sleep. When he woke up, it was raining and he felt fresh again. Thus, the old man was relieved (j) --- his sufferings.

Answer: (a) on; (b) around; (c) with; (d) for; (e) from; (f) from; (g) into; (h) from; (i) in/into; (j) of

3. Fill in the blanks with suitable preposition:  [Barishal Board -2023]

Speaking ill (a) --- others is a very bad human tendency. It develops a negative inclination (b) --- one's mind. This habit tempts one (c) --- indulge (d) --- a negative approach out of his unsound mind. It leaves bad effects (e) --- human individuals and society. It also hampers the happy and smooth run (f) --- the society. People very often burst (g) --- tears (h) --- this heinous act. We all should be aware (i) --- it and give (j) --- this bad habit.

Answer: (a) of; (b) in/to; (c) to; (d) in; (e) on; (f) of; (g) into; (h) at; (i) of; (j) up

4.  Fill in the blanks with suitable preposition: [Jashore Board -2023]

Books are really our best friends as we can rely (a) --- them when we are bored, upset, depressed, lonely or annoyed. They share (b) --- us information and knowledge whenever we need. They enable us to have a glimpse (c) --- cultures, traditions, arts, history, geography, health, psychology and many other subjects and aspects of life. Good books always guide us (d) --- the right path (e) --- life. Reading good books helps us understand the world (f) --- us better. While reading books, we build new and creative thoughts, images and opinions (g) --- our mind. This habit helps us explore life (h) --- different perspectives. In other words, it has several positive effects (i) --- our body, mind and soul. In fact, the habit of reading is one (j) --- the best qualities that a person can possess. 

Answer: on; (b) with; (c) of; (d) on; (e) in; (f) around; (g) in; (h) from: (i) on; (j) of

5.  Fill in the blanks with suitable preposition: [Dinajpur Board -2023]

Drug addiction has become a serious problem (a) --- modern society. Many young men and women are falling victims (b) --- this. There are many reasons (c) --- drug addiction. Drugs are expensive. So, to manage money, the addicts often go (d) --- stealing, killing or all sorts of misdeeds. Drugs are smuggled (e) --- a country and the smugglers carry (f) ---  drug business freely. Bangladesh is not free (g) --- the curse of drugs. But we cannot allow this (h)--- our country. The first thing to do is to highlight its dangerous effects (i) --- people. The government and mass media can play an effective role (j) --- this respect. 

Answer: (a) in; (b) to; (c) for/behind; (d) for; (e) into; (f) on/out; (g) from; (h) in; (i) to; (j) in

6.  Fill in the blanks with suitable preposition: [Mymensingh Board -2023]

The orphanage is high (a) --- the Carolina mountains. The writer was there (b) ---  the autumn. She preferred peaceful environment to pen some troublesome writing. She wanted the mountain air to blow (c) --- the malaria from too long a time (d) ---  the subtropics. She was homesick (e) ---  the flaming maples (g) ---  October and for many other things. She found them all living (h) --- a cabin belonging (i) --- the orphanage, half a mile (j) --- orphanage farm.  

Answer: (a) in; (b) in; (c) out; (d) in; (e) for; (f) of; (g) in; (h) in; (i) to; (j) beyond.

7. Fill in the blanks with suitable preposition:  [Chattogram Board-2023; Sylhet Board -2023]

Corruption is a curse (a) --- a nation. It is a great hindrance (b) --- the development. (c) --- corrupt people, a nation will surely sink (d) --- oblivion. Corrupt people are hated by all. The common people have no respect (e) --- them. They are devoid (f) --- honesty. They stick (g) --- evil activities. They do not abide (h) --- the social rules. Morality does not have any effect (i) --- them. They bring nothing for the nation. It is high time we stood (j) --- them.

Answer: (a) for/to; (b) to; (c) For; (d) into; (e) for; (f) of; (g) to; (h) by; (i) on; (j) against

8. Fill in the blanks with suitable preposition:  [Alim/Madrasha Board-2023]

The aptitude (a) --- doing well for a country is called patriotism. (b) --- other words, love (c) --- one's country is called patriotism. It is such a kind of virtue that always inspires a man (d) --- defend his country's prestige. If a man can gain the true patriotic value (e) --- him, he will never do any sorts (f) --- harm (g) -- the country. He will always be ready (h) --- taking any challenge and never hanker (i) --- money, name and fame. Rather he must try to uphold the condition (j) --- the country at any rate.

Answer: (a) of/for; (b) In; (c) for; (d) to; (e) in; (f) of; (g) to; (h) for; (i) after; (j) of