hsc english 2nd paper preposition
1. Complete the text with suitable prepositions.
Ours is a riverine country. Rivers are everywhere (a) — our life— literature, economy and culture But are the rivers (b) — good shape? Unfortunately they are not. A few are already dead and several are going (c) — the pangs of death. The river Buriganga is an example (d) — a dying river. A report published in “The Daily Sun” describes what has happened (e) — the river Buriganga and why. Its water is polluted and a perpetual stench fills the air (f) — it. The report says that the river had a glorious past. Once it was a tributary (g) — the Ganges and flowed (h) — the Bay of Bengal (i) — the river Dhaleshwari. Gradually. it lost its link (j) — the Ganges and got the name Buriganga.
2. Complete the text with suitable prepositions.
Hasib is a third grader at a government primary school (a) — the fringes of Khulna district. As soon as the bell rings. (b) — the blink of an eye, he is seen meandering (c) — the meadows, flying kites whilst taking relishing bites (d) — ripe fruits. Later he just sneaks (e) — for an untimely midday plunge (f) — a local pond (g) — absolute ecstasy. Sunset drives him home (h) — some routine memorizing of lessons. There’s little urge (i) — excel or do more than the bare minimum. Hasib snuggles (j) — in bed. His parents, meanwhile, are satisfied that their child is learning to read, write and count.
3. Complete the text with suitable prepositions.
Last month I along (a) — my family had a visit (b) — my village home (c) — a view (d) — passing the vacation (e) –my parents. We passed a few days there roaming the green village. fishing, sight—seeing and paying a visit (f) — almost all the families (g) — the village. The village people, (h) — spite (i) — being very poor are still very hospitable an cooperative (j) — their guests.
4. Complete the text with suitable prepositions.
The trip (a) the mountains was an exhilarating experience. We left just (b) — dawn (c) a van loaded (d) — passengers and luggage. We believed that the trip would take (e) six and eight hours, and we hoped to arrive (f) — our final destination (g) — dark. The trip began (h) — any other. The van headed down the highway (i) — the base (j) — the mountain.
5. Complete the text with suitable prepositions.
The man was proud (a) — his talent. But none should take pride (b) — his talent. Pride results (c) — ruin. Those who have prided themselves (d) — their talents have been subjected (e) — humiliation. A proud man has to repent (f) — his pride or he has (g) — atone (h) — his pride. A proud man should apologize (i) — his pride. He is not acceptable (j) — anyone.
6. Complete the text with suitable prepositions.
Do you want (a) — enjoy sound health? Your answer will certainly be (b) — the affirmative. It is because health is the root (c) — all happiness. (d) — maintaining sound health you can become happy. (e) — this you need (f) — know what sound health is. When a person has both physical fitness and mental fitness. he/she can be said (g) — be enjoying sound health. (h) — having physical fitness and mental fitness none can enjoy life. So, we should find (i) — our physical problems and look (j) — our mental health as well.
7. Complete the text with suitable prepositions.
Patriotism is the quality inherent (a) — a man. This is why he feels a natural attachment (b) — his native land. Love (c) — motherland is necessary for the betterment of a nation. The people who are patriotic are noted (d) — their patriotism. They are different (e) — other people. Their contribution does not sink (f) — oblivion. They are worthy (g) — praise. They lay down their lives for the good of the country. They are not unaware (h) — their status in the society, They are celebrated (i)— their patriotism. They should not be looked down (j) — in anyway .
8. Complete the text with suitable prepositions.
All the people in this earth are not same (a) — nature. There are some people who are greedy. They have a desire (b) — wealth. Their want is (c) — the limit. Moreover, they hanker (d) — riches. Their strong desire sometimes leads them (e) — some illegal ways. But ultimately, they have to atone (f) — their greediness. We know that happiness lies (g) — contentment. Wealth may be needed for us, but it is not the only thing to bring (h) — happiness in our life. It is high time we gave (i) — the habit of covetousness. We should be contented (j) — what we have if we want real happiness.
9. Complete the text with suitable prepositions.
Andrew Marvell was the most inspired and affectionate (a) — Cromwell’s panegyrists, and after the Restoration he carried (b) — in verse and prose the struggle (c) — religious and political liberty. Yet it must be recognized that he was not the kind of the conventional puritan, harsh and gloomy and an enemy (d) — all worldly and artistic amusement; he was not the kind (e) — puritan for ever quoting verses from the Old Testament in order (f) — denounce the signs (g) — the world. This becomes clear when we read the verses which he wrote (h) — his thirtieth year, permeated ,as they are (i) — human love and feeling (j) — human nature.
10. Complete the text with suitable prepositions.
Man has made friendship (a) — trees. Trees play an important role (b) — our life and economy June and July are the best time (c) — tree plantation. Tree plantation programme should be expanded (d) — the remote corner of the country. Attempt should be made to make the illiterate aware (e) — the importance of trees. They are a great source (f) — food and vitamins. We use them for various purposes. We cannot think of our homes, houses, residences, etc without trees. Trees bear a great impact (g) — the climate. If we destroy trees (h) — random, one day the country will turn (i) — a great desert. Trees save us (j) — flood and many other natural calamities.
11. Complete the text with suitable prepositions.
I was there (a) — Autumn. I wanted quite isolation (b) — do some troublesome writing. I wanted mountain air (c) — blow (d) — malaria. I was homesick too (e) — the flaming (f) — maples and (g) — corn shocks. I found them all living (h) — a cabin belonging (i) — the orphanage. I became acquainted (j) — a boy named Jerry.
12. Complete the text with suitable prepositions.
I received (a) — her another letter stating that she was passing (b) — Paris and would like to have a chat (c) — me. Would I give her a little luncheon (d) — Foyot’s? Foyot’s is a restaurant (e) — which the French senators eat and it was (f) — my means. I never thought (g) — going there.But I was too young to say no (h) —— a woman. I replied that I would meet her (i) — Thursday.When we met, she assured me, “I never eat more than one thing (j) — luncheon.”
13. Complete the text with suitable prepositions.
The man who is used (a) — hard work is sure (b) — success.Heisnot tired (c) — hard work. He sticks (d) — his principles. He does not submit (e) — his fate. He knows that industry is the key (f) — success. He does not rely (g) — others. He has respect (h) — the elders. Nothing can prevent him (i) — hard work. He is free (j) — greed.
14. Complete the text with suitable prepositions.
Badal lived (a)— a village of Bangladesh. He was a school boy. There was a canal (b) — his way (c) — school. An old bridge was (d) — that canal. It was useful to one and all of the villagers. Yet none cared (e) — its repair. So one day it broke (f) — and caused a good deal (g) — hardship to the villagers. They were (h) —— difficulty. They could not go to the town (i) — the other side of the canal to sell their fruits and vegetables profitably. They sold their production (j) — local market at a nominal price.
15. Complete the text with suitable prepositions.
The environment plays a vital role (a) — our life. (b) — short, what we have (c) — us including people, houses, air water, etc. is called environment. (d) — ensuring sound life, the balance (e) — the natural element is very significant. Sometimes (f)— lack (g) — knowledge, we don’t realize the importance (h) — it. As a result, we are polluting our environment unknowingly. Living (i) — a polluted environment is undoubtedlly a matter (j) — great regret.