Fill
in the blanks with appropriate words Total English. Std. IX, 2025/26.
Exercise:
1
1.
The
explosion blew ………….. our parking lot.
2.
The
child was too tired to blow …………..the candles on his cake.
3.
I
was breathless trying to keep …………..with my sister.
4.
Please
fill this form ………….. .
5.
Why
did your brother turn …………..our invitation?
6.
They
are entitled …………..travel in First Class.
7.
The
manager dispensed …………..the service of the teller (cashier).
8.
I
exchanged my old car …………a new one.
Answers: 1. up 2. out 3. up 4. in 5.
down 6. to 7. with 8. for
Exercise:
2
1.
My
brother surprised me by coming to school to pick me………… .
2.
Before
announcing his decision, he decided to read…………the report.
3.
The
cricket match was put ………… due to heavy rain.
4.
This
year the monsoon might set ………… earlier.
5.
After
my father, I carried on ………… the family business.
6.
My
shoulder is paining, I think the doctor should look ………… it.
7.
The
students stood ………… when the principal entered the class room.
8.
He
was showing ……………. his new phone when it slipped from his hand.
Answers: 1. up 2. through 3. off 4. in 5.
with 6. into 7. up 8. off
Exercise:
3
1.
Courage
will carry a person……………..many hardships.
2.
I
refrained myself………………..giving my opinion.
3.
I
called ……………….. my grandfather last week.
4.
Kindly
desist ……………….. causing damage to my car.
5.
The
pond abounds ……………………..fish.
6.
He
will make ………………….all his property to his wife.
7.
Ajay
bore …………………the first prize in the competition.
8.
The
miser will not part …………………his money.
Answers: 1. through 2. from 3. on 4.
from 5. with/in 6. over [officially transfer ownership] 7. away 8. with
Exercise:
4
1.
His
part-time job brings…………….. a small amount of money.
2.
There
has been a small reduction …………….the price of paper.
3.
I
was shocked …………………….the sudden news.
4.
He
has taken ……………. painting as a hobby.
5.
He
made ambitious plans, but all of them fell ……………. .
6.
I
take exception ………………….. your remark.
7.
The
manager called ……………. an explanation from the receptionist.
8.
My
aunt has to bring ……………… five children single-handed.
Answers: 1. in 2. in 3. at 4. up 5.
through 6. to 7. for 8. up
Exercise:
5
1.
The
new coach is popular ………………….his team.
2.
I
always mix …………. the names of the twins.
3.
The
old man being hard ………… hearing was unresponsive.
4.
The
factory turns ………………. 5,000 bags of sugar per day.
5.
The
burglars made …………………. with our money.
6.
The
High Court set ……………. the decree of the Lower Court.
7.
I
prevailed………………him to join our team.
8.
I
was taken ……………. by the rude attitude of my friend.
Answers: 1. with 2. up 3. of 4. out 5.
off/away 6. aside 7. upon/on 8. aback
Exercise:
6
1.
These
seats are set ………………..for parents.
2.
Pupils
must look ……………..to their teachers as their guides.
3.
The
aeroplane flew …………….the clouds.
4.
I
have disposed …………………..all my old books.
5.
They
were sitting …………….me during dinner.
6.
A
good tree brings …………………….. good fruits.
7.
Except
me, no one else can work ………….this vintage car.
8.
We
built a strong wall …………………. the house.
Answers: 1. aside 2. up 3. above/through
4. of 5. beside 6. forth 7. on 8. around
Exercise:
7
1.
The
total expenses of our excursion came ……………..ten thousand rupees.
2.
We
were amazed ………………..what the guest said.
3.
The
publisher has brought …………… a book on Indian customs.
4.
The
artist was blind ……………….. one eye.
5.
After
his father's death, his brother has turned ……………. him.
6.
I
have to run …………….. this chapter before the examination.
7.
We
shall discuss this matter ……………… dinner.
8.
Since
it began to rain heavily, the meeting was called ……………….. .
Answers: 1. to 2. at 3. out 4. in/of 5.
against 6. through 7. over 8. off
Exercise:
8
1.
Do
not brood ……………… your failure.
2.
I
came ………….. some foreigners in the village.
3.
Our
nanny has just walked ………… without giving notice.
4.
Music
is a passion …………………. him.
5.
The
Indian Army put ………………..the rebellion.
6.
She
set ……………… organising the exhibition.
7.
I
was taken ……………..when I heard of his death.
8.
The
manager called............. an explanation for his absence.
Answers: 1. over 2. across 3. out 4.
with 5. down 6. about 7. aback 8. for
Exercise:
9
1.
The
caterpillar turned ………………. a beautiful butterfly.
2.
She
needed a few minutes to calm ………….after the heated argument.
3.
He
will certainly get ……………… the examination.
4.
He
bore ……………… the first prize in the competition.
5.
At
the end of the month, I end up dipping
………….. my savings.
6.
We
can no longer put …………………. with his insincerity
7.
The
Principal looked ………….. the matter and punished the guilty.
8.
It
would take ………………. too much time to do this project.
Answers: 1. into 2. down 3. through 4.
away 5. into 6. up 7. into 8. up
Exercise:
10
1.
The
storm almost lifted me ……………… my feet.
2.
She
has given.………………the idea of learning Mandarin.
3.
It
is difficult to come ………….such a rare picture of that era.
4.
He
did not comply …………….the wishes of his father.
5.
She
furnished the lawyer …………… the facts surrounding the case.
6.
He
let …………………… his friends.
7.
My
mother dissuaded me ………………. going abroad.
8.
It
was a touching farewell, he broke…………. in the middle of his speech.
Answers: 1. off 2. up 3. by/across 4. with
5. with 6. down 7. from 8. down
Exercise:
11
1.
This
question came ………… during the Monsoon session of the Parliament.
2.
The
policeman ran …………….. the pickpocket.
3.
We
are looking ………… to the visit of our uncle's family.
4.
The
old man was run ………………… by a truck.
5.
How
did all this come ……………………. ?
6.
The
boat with its secrets lay………….. several feet of water.
7.
The
enemy has encroached ……………. our territory.
8.
Look
……………….. my children when I am away.
Answers: 1. up, 2. after, 3. forward, 4.
over, 5. about, 6. under, 7. upon, 8. after
Exercise: 12
1.
His
kidnapper is still ………………….large.
2.
Amit
refused the job, but he soon came …….. and accepted the offer.
3.
Malaria
has broken …………….. in the colony.
4.
After
the modifications, things are looking ………….. .
5.
We
should bear …………….. him while he is in difficulty.
6.
He
spoke so softly that I could not make ………..what he said.
7.
Do
not run …………………your rivals.
8.
He
was fascinated ……………. the idea of becoming an engineer.
Answers: 1. at, 2. round, 3. out, 4. up,
5. with, 6. out, 7. down, 8. by/with
Exercise:
13
1.
She
drinks a lot of coffee………………the evenings.
2.
It
is usually much warmer ………… three o’ clock in the afternoon than…… the morning.
3.
The
new term starts ……………..March.
4.
They
have lived in this town ………………2015.
5.
I
have been waiting for you…………eight o'clock.
6.
We
will finish our exams ……………….two days' time.
7.
They
have lived in Delhi ……………six months.
8.
We
will have our vacations…………… summer.
9.
Tom
went home …………………..sunset.
10. We have been
waiting ……………..over half an hour.
Answers:
1. in, 2. at/in, 3. in, 4. since, 5. since, 6. in, 7. for, 8. in, 9. at, 10.
for
Exercise:
14
1.
There
is a bus stop ………………….the end of the road.
2.
I
was ………………….Japan when the President was there.
3.
He
used to live ………………Kanpur.
4.
She
lost her ring ……………………..the sand.
5.
I
will meet you …………………the signpost near my house.
6.
Our
house is …………………. the top of the hill.
7.
There
has been an accident …………….the corner of the street.
8.
Suddenly
he jumped …………………….the river.
9.
He
sat ………………………..Mary and Janet.
10. He was standing
…………………….the pillar.
Answers: 1. at, 2. in,
3. in, 4. in, 5. at, 6. at, 7. at, 8. into, 9. between, 10. behind/by
Exercise:
15
1.
How
did such a crisis come……………..?
2.
A
car broke …………….right in the middle of the road.
3.
The
school will bring …………….the annual magazine.
4.
The
cooks agreed to carry …………….. the chef's orders.
5.
Sudhir
has run ……………….debt after the pandemic.
6.
His
pride has brought …………………his downfall.
7.
She
takes ………………….her mother in many ways.
8.
The
Chairman will preside ………………..the meeting.
Answers:1.
about, 2. down, 3. out, 4. out, 5. into, 6. about, 7. after, 8. over
Exercise:
16
1.
Our
team put ………………a good fight in the debate.
2.
The
enquiry officer is trying to get ………….the facts.
3.
My
friend has not changed much ……………the years.
4.
The
price of sugar has not come ……………… this year.
5.
Mahesh
has set………………. as a property dealer.
6.
Inflation
brought …………….our standard of living.
7.
The
two families are living ………………the same roof.
8.
My
sister dissuaded me ……………going abroad for studies.
Answers: 1. up, 2. at,
3. over, 4. down, 5. up, 6. down, 7. under, 8. from
Exercise:
17
1.
We
should not deviate……………….our objective.
2.
His
lack of manners will be held ………….him.
3.
She
has enough assets to fall back ………….in her old age.
4.
The
soldiers fought………………… the last man.
5.
Aarti
has a craving …………………..more money.
6.
Yash
promised to come but he never turned…………… .
7.
The
family always failed ……………want of money.
8.
There
was a dispute ……………..the father and the son.
Answers:
1. from, 2. against, 3. on/upon, 4. to, 5. for, 6. up, 7. for, 8. between
Exercise:
18
1.
Bobby
waited in front ………………the school.
2.
The
children were told to return home……………. it became dark.
3.
He
wore an old muffler wrapped ……………..his neck.
4.
We
saw the bird fly high …………….the tower and disappear.
5.
Music
therapy is a cure ……………many ills.
6.
The
thief ran ……………..the staircase and out into the yard.
7.
Mr
Roy jumped into his car and drove ………..as fast as he could.
8.
Please
do not get carried …………….by these rumours.
Answers:
1. of, 2. before, 3. around, 4. above, 5. for, 6. away, 7. Away, 8. away
Fill
in the blanks with appropriate words Total English. Std. X, 2025/26.
A.
1. Cooperation
between workers stems ________ mutual consideration.
2. She
has embarked ________ the expansion of her company.
3. The
labourers are clamouring ________ revision in their wages.
4. His
kingdom plunged ________ grief after the battle.
5. The
mother was vexed ________ his son's behaviour.
6. She
remained aloof ________ her friends at the party.
7. He
could not muster ________ courage to ask for a raise in his salary.
8. There
is a rage ________ fashionable clothes among the youth.
9. She
has named her children ________ Indian cricketers.
10. At
the sight of his former tenant, he flew ________ a rage.
11. During
the President's visit, the entire area was cordoned ________ .
12. The
actors were seen hanging ________ in the town.
13. He
cut ________ on sugar consumption due to diabetes.
14. Rajat
has the habit of exulting ________ the defeat of his rivals.
15. The
court has yet to serve him ________ summons.
16. Most
of the Board members dissented ________ his suggestion.
17. He
entered the church and bowed ________ the altar.
18. The
lawyer stood ________ for his client.
19. Monika
put ________ an accent when she spoke.
20. The
Chairman is sitting ________ the Director.
21. R.K.
Narayan drew ________ folklore for the themes of his stories.
22. The
man was charged ________ murder.
23. I
mistook the old bearded man ________ an artist.
24. His
timely help saved us ________ much trouble.
25. Hemant
likes to work ________ dedicated team members.
26. None
but Rita qualified ________ the competition.
27. My
father read ________ my thesis before I submitted it.
28. The
manager had to face a lot of opposition ________ the office.
29. Going
for an early morning run will lead to a physical burn ________.
30. We
can insure the car ________ theft.
31. She
has decided to go ________ for engineering.
32. Today's
generations need heroes to look ________.
33. Many
students go to school ________ bicycle.
34. She
was ________ the plane when the news of her appointment came.
35. His
family usually stayed in Shimla ________ the summer.
36. Anju
has been working in this office ________ January 2020.
37. He
has been working in this office ________ ten years.
38. Mr.
Gupta was relieved ________ his duties as a Manager.
39. My
mother prevailed ________ me to join the yoga club.
40. Social
media has a great influence ________ the young generation.
41. He
has not been to his home town ________ December 15, 2020.
42. The
bridge is built ________ the river.
43. The
court proceeded ________ the criminals.
44. The
car crashed ________ a tree.
45. She
will join as the CEO of the company ________ Tuesday.
46. The
dance reality show will be telecast ________ Monday.
47. We
intend to get ________ to our ancestral village after father retires.
48. He
needs to brush ________ his French before going to Paris.
49. We
crawled ________ the table during the earthquake.
50. He
drove ________ India visiting many temples.
51. The
Annual Day function went ________ well this year.
52. I
am hoping ________ a scholarship to study abroad.
53. There
are skyscrapers ________ either side of the road.
54. Small
birds live mainly ________ insects.
55. Many
useful goods are made ________ jute.
56. He
has typed only one letter ________ morning.
57. Students
missed classes ________ the sports week.
58. The
river water flows ________ these two canals.
59. The
tutor went ________ the difficult sums.
60. I
came ________ a good article in a magazine.
61. Do
not let your enthusiasm carry you ________.
62. We
waited for the usher to conduct us ________ our seats.
63. The
houses in Japan are made ________ wood.
64. I
could not make ________ the figure in the darkness.
65. The
stranger knocked ________ the door.
66. Suddenly
he jumped ________ the pool.
67. He
was standing ________ the pillar.
68. We
reached the station ________ time.
69. He
sat ________ Harry and Manas.
70. He
presided ________ the meeting.
71. The
people have been waiting at the station ________ 6 o'clock.
72. There
is a bus stop ________ the end of the road.
73. He
used to live ________ Mumbai.
74. We
will finish our homework ________ an hour.
75. The
boy has been missing ________ Sunday.
Ans.
1. from 2. upon/on 3. for
4. into 5. with 6. from 7. up 8. for 9. after 10. into 11. off 12. about/around
13. down 14. over 15. with 16. from 17. before 18. up 19. on 20. with/beside
21. upon/on 22. with 23. for 24. from 25. with 26. for 27. through/over 28. in
29. out 30. against 31. for/into 32. up 33. by 34. on 35. during 36. since 37.
for 38. of 39. upon/on 40. on/over 41. since 42. over/across 43. against 44.
into 45. on 46. on 47. after/before 48. up 49. under 50. through/across 51. off
52. for 53. on 54. on 55. of 56. since 57. during 58. through 59. over/through
60. across 61. away 62. to 63. of 64. out 65. at 66. into 67. behind/by 68.
in/on 69. between 70. over 71. since 72. at 73. in 74. in/within 75. Since
1.
Cooperation between workers stems from mutual
consideration. (originates or derives from)
2.
She has embarked on / upon the
expansion of her company. (started a new project or venture)
3.
The labourers are clamouring for revision
in their wages. (demanding loudly)
4.
His kingdom plunged into grief
after the battle. (suddenly entered a negative state)
5.
The mother was vexed at / with his
son's behaviour. (annoyed or worried)
6.
She remained aloof from her
friends at the party. (distant or uninvolved)
7.
He could not muster up courage
to ask for a raise in his salary. (gather or find enough of a quality)
8.
There is a rage for fashionable
clothes among the youth. (a widespread temporary enthusiasm/craze)
9.
She has named her children after Indian
cricketers. (given the same name as someone else)
10.
At the sight of his former tenant, he
flew into a rage. (suddenly became very angry)
11.
During the President's visit, the entire
area was cordoned off. (blocked by police to prevent access)
12.
The actors were seen hanging about
/ around in the town. (spending time aimlessly)
13.
He cut down on sugar
consumption due to diabetes. (reduced the amount of)
14.
Rajat has the habit of exulting over
/ in the defeat of his rivals. (feeling or showing triumphant elation)
15.
The court has yet to serve him with summons.
(officially deliver a legal notice)
16.
Most of the Board members dissented from his
suggestion. (disagreed with an official opinion)
17.
He entered the church and bowed before the
altar. (showed respect by bending)
18.
The lawyer stood up for
his client. (defended or supported)
19.
Monika put on an accent
when she spoke. (pretended to have/imitated)
20.
The Chairman is sitting beside /
with the Director. (next to)
21.
R.K. Narayan drew on / upon folklore
for the themes of his stories. (used as a source of information/inspiration)
22.
The man was charged with murder.
(officially accused of a crime)
23.
I mistook the old bearded man for an
artist. (wrongly identified as)
24.
His timely help saved us from much
trouble. (prevented something bad from happening)
25.
Hemant likes to work with dedicated
team members. (performing a task alongside)
26.
None but Rita qualified for the
competition. (met the necessary conditions)
27.
My father read through my
thesis before I submitted it. (read from beginning to end carefully)
28.
The manager had to face a lot of
opposition in the office. (resistance within a place)
29.
Going for an early morning run will lead
to a physical burn out. (state of total exhaustion)
30.
We can insure the car against theft.
(provide protection against financial loss)
31.
She has decided to go in for
engineering. (choose as a career or interest)
32.
Today's generations need heroes to
look up to. (admire and respect)
33.
Many students go to school by bicycle.
(method of transport)
34.
She was on the plane when
the news of her appointment came. (physically inside a vehicle)
35.
His family usually stayed in Shimla during
/ in the summer. (throughout a period of time)
36.
Anju has been working in this office since January
2020. (from a specific point in time)
37.
He has been working in this office for ten
years. (over a duration of time)
38.
Mr. Gupta was relieved of his
duties as a Manager. (dismissed from or taken away a burden)
39.
My mother prevailed upon / on me
to join the yoga club. (persuaded)
40.
Social media has a great influence on the
young generation. (effect or impact)
41.
He has not been to his home town since December
15, 2020. (from a specific date)
42.
The bridge is built across / over the
river. (extending from one side to the other)
43.
The court proceeded against the
criminals. (started a legal action)
44.
The car crashed into a
tree. (collided violently)
45.
She will join as the CEO of the
company on Tuesday. (specific day)
46.
The dance reality show will be
telecast on Monday. (specific day)
47.
We intend to get back to
our ancestral village after father retires. (return)
48.
He needs to brush up his
French before going to Paris. (improve a forgotten skill)
49.
We crawled under the
table during the earthquake. (below something)
50.
He drove through / across India
visiting many temples. (from one side to the other)
51.
The Annual Day function went off well
this year. (happened in a particular way/succeeded)
52.
I am hoping for a
scholarship to study abroad. (desiring a specific outcome)
53.
There are skyscrapers on either
side of the road. (position)
54.
Small birds live mainly on insects.
(eat as a staple diet)
55.
Many useful goods are made from jute.
(produced using a material that changes form)
56.
He has typed only one letter since morning.
(point in time)
57.
Students missed classes during the
sports week. (throughout a period)
58.
The river water flows through these
two canals. (moving within a passage)
59.
The tutor went through the
difficult sums. (examined or explained in detail)
60.
I came across a good
article in a magazine. (found by chance)
61.
Do not let your enthusiasm carry you away.
(lose self-control)
62.
We waited for the usher to conduct
us to our seats. (guide or lead to a place)
63.
The houses in Japan are made of wood.
(produced using a material that stays recognizable)
64.
I could not make out the
figure in the darkness. (discern or see with difficulty)
65.
The stranger knocked at the
door. (struck a surface to get attention)
66.
Suddenly he jumped into the
pool. (movement to the inside)
67.
He was standing against / by the
pillar. (touching for support or next to)
68.
We reached the station in / on time.
(in=early enough; on=punctual)
69.
He sat between Harry and
Manas. (middle of two people)
70.
He presided over the
meeting. (was in charge)
71.
The people have been waiting at the
station since 6 o'clock. (specific time)
72.
There is a bus stop at the
end of the road. (specific point)
73.
He used to live in Mumbai.
(large location)
74.
We will finish our homework within
/ in an hour. (before a time limit ends)
75.
The boy has been missing since Sunday.
(from a specific day)
B.
1. You
must reach the place ________ sunset.
2. He
disposed ________ his old car.
3. We
find it difficult to cope ________ Hindi.
4. We
must conform ________ the school regulations.
5. The
doctor advised him ________ driving.
6. Mr.
Gupta is beset ________ grave health problems.
7. Ritu
is indifferent ________ joy or sorrow.
8. The
team was elated with joy ________ their victory.
9. The
police resorted to lathi charge ________ extreme provocation.
10. They
have not yet decided ________ the venue for the concert.
11. He
waited for the applause to die ________ before playing the next piece.
12. Her
best friend came ________ from London to attend her wedding.
13. Quinine
is an effective antidote ________ Malaria.
14. The
Principal has just glanced ________ the letter.
15. Afflicted
________ tuberculosis, he died a miserable death.
16. He
decided ________ a holiday abroad.
17. Do
not quarrel with your friend ________ a trifle.
18. The
autocrat had hunger ________ power.
19. The
Chairman has consented to preside ________ the function.
20. The
Director of the film was delighted ________ the public response.
21. I
looked at the stars ________ the telescope.
22. He
often interferes ________ her family matters.
23. His
absence from the meeting was held ________ him.
24. My
house is adjacent ________ the temple.
25. I
have used ________ all the sugar baking this cake.
26. The
country is agog ________ the rumours of a deadly virus.
27. The
employees prefer the new rulers ________ the old.
28. Rita
was determined to make a success ________ her playschool.
29. The
poor man had no money to get ________ the river.
30. Can
you take ________ more work?
31. He
was entrusted ________ the task of organising the seminar.
32. The
poet was distinguished ________ his great literary work.
33. He
has embarked ________ a new start-up.
34. A
miser hates parting ________ his money.
35. The
thief jumped ________ the compound wall and escaped.
36. The
aeroplane flew ________ the clouds.
37. My
school dates ________ to more than a hundred years.
38. The
cat was run ________ by a truck.
39. The
Director entrusted the Manager ________ the entire responsibility of the
company.
40. Archana
disliked being excluded ________ the Debating Society of her school.
41. The
godowns of wheat are infested ________ rats.
42. The
entire group can do nothing ________ the problem.
43. After
his failure, he brooded ________ what he had done.
44. Their
new flat is ________ construction.
45. A
Cabinet Minister is a Minister of State ________ rank.
46. Owing
________ cloudy weather, all the flights were delayed.
47. The
labourer put the ladder ________ the wall.
48. Your
request is ________ consideration.
49. She
placed a blanket ________ her child.
50. Reema's
honesty is ________ suspicion.
51. It
is not easy to part ________ your friends.
52. We
were moved ________ tears when we heard her pathetic story.
53. His
mother forbade him to swim ________ the current.
54. ________
he shows his visiting pass, the guards will not let him in.
55. He
drove ________ in his new car.
56. The
temperature of Bhopal is ________ 40° Celsius today.
57. You
can park your car ________ either side of the road.
58. There
were ten shows this year ________ the five last year.
59. Has
she caught up ________ her pending assignment?
60. We
last played the match three months ________.
61. We
can cut ________ this field instead of taking the main road.
62. Passengers
are advised ________ standing on the footboard of a moving bus.
63. They
have been working on the project ________ years now.
64. Ever
________ the accident, he has been afraid of boarding buses.
65. It
is a hard climb ________ the hill.
66. She
turned ________ the offer because she did not like the terms and conditions.
67. I
will need to speak ________ my parents before I sign up for the school trip
68. The
sports teacher was taken ________ when he heard how enthusiastic the team was.
Ans.
1. before/by 2. of 3. with 4. to/with 5.
against 6. with 7. to 8. at/over 9. under/upon 10. on/upon 11. down 12. over
13. to/for 14. through/at 15. with 16. on/upon 17. over 18. for 19. over 20.
with/at 21. through 22. in 23. against 24. to 25. in/for 26. with 27. to 28. of
29. across 30. on 31. with 32. by/for 33. on/upon 34. with 35. over 36.
above/through 37. back 38. over 39. with 40. from 41. with 42. about 43. over
44. under 45. by 46. to 47. against 48. under 49. over/around 50. above 51.
from 52. to 53. against 54. Unless 55. away/off 56. above/below 57. on 58.
against/to 59. with 60. ago 61. across 62. against 63. for 64. since 65. up 66.
down 67. to/with 68.
1.
You
must reach the place before / by sunset. (earlier than a
specific time)
2.
He
disposed of his old car. (got rid of or sold)
3.
We
find it difficult to cope with Hindi. (manage or deal
effectively with)
4.
We
must conform to the school regulations. (comply with rules or
standards)
5.
The
doctor advised him against driving. (recommended not to do
something)
6.
Mr.
Gupta is beset with grave health problems. (troubled or
threatened persistently)
7.
Ritu
is indifferent to joy or sorrow. (unconcerned or having no
interest in)
8.
The
team was elated with joy at their victory. (extremely happy
because of an event)
9.
The
police resorted to lathi charge under / on extreme
provocation. (driven by a specific cause)
10. They have not yet
decided on the venue for the concert. (made a final choice)
11. He waited for the
applause to die down before playing the next piece. (become
less loud or strong)
12. Her best friend
came over from London to attend her wedding. (travelled from a
distance)
13. Quinine is an
effective antidote to Malaria. (a medicine that counteracts a
disease)
14. The Principal has
just glanced at / through the letter. (read or looked at very
quickly)
15. Afflicted with tuberculosis,
he died a miserable death. (suffering from a disease)
16. He decided on
/ against a holiday abroad. (on = chose; against = rejected)
17. Do not quarrel
with your friend over a trifle. (about something
insignificant)
18. The autocrat had
hunger for power. (a strong desire)
19. The Chairman has
consented to preside over the function. (be in charge of a
formal event)
20. The Director of
the film was delighted at / with the public response. (very
pleased by)
21. I looked at the
stars through the telescope. (using an instrument to see)
22. He often
interferes in her family matters. (involved in something
without invitation)
23. His absence from
the meeting was held against him. (used as a reason to judge
him unfavourably)
24. My house is
adjacent to the temple. (next to or adjoining)
25. I have used up all
the sugar baking this cake. (consumed the entire supply)
26. The country is
agog with the rumours of a deadly virus. (very excited or
curious)
27. The employees
prefer the new rulers to the old. (like one thing better than
another)
28. Rita was
determined to make a success of her playschool. (achieve a
good result with something)
29. The poor man had
no money to get across the river. (move from one side to the
other)
30. Can you take on more
work? (accept a new responsibility)
31. He was
entrusted with the task of organising the seminar. (given the
responsibility for)
32. The poet was
distinguished for / by his great literary work. (made famous
or recognizable)
33. He has
embarked on / upon a new start-up. (begun a new venture)
34. A miser hates
parting with his money. (giving up possession of)
35. The thief
jumped over the compound wall and escaped. (moved across the
top of)
36. The aeroplane
flew through / above the clouds. (moved within or over)
37. My school
dates back to more than a hundred years. (originated at a time
in the past)
38. The cat was
run over by a truck. (knocked down and driven over)
39. The Director
entrusted the Manager with the entire responsibility.
(assigned a duty)
40. Archana disliked
being excluded from the Debating Society. (kept out of)
41. The godowns of
wheat are infested with rats. (overrun by pests)
42. The entire group
can do nothing about the problem. (unable to change or solve)
43. After his failure,
he brooded over what he had done. (thought deeply and
unhappily about)
44. Their new flat
is under construction. (currently being built)
45. A Cabinet Minister
is a Minister of State by rank. (according to official status)
46. Owing to cloudy
weather, all the flights were delayed. (because of)
47. The labourer put
the ladder against the wall. (leaning for support)
48. Your request
is under consideration. (being thought about or discussed)
49. She placed a
blanket over her child. (covering)
50. Reema's honesty
is above suspicion. (too good to be doubted)
51. It is not easy to
part from your friends. (to leave or say goodbye to people)
52. We were
moved to tears when we heard her pathetic story. (made to feel
strong emotion)
53. His mother forbade
him to swim against the current. (in the opposite direction of
water flow)
54. Unless he shows his
visiting pass, the guards will not let him in. (if he does not)
55. He drove off
/ away in his new car. (left a place)
56. The temperature of
Bhopal is above 40° Celsius today. (higher than)
57. You can park your
car on either side of the road. (position)
58. There were ten
shows this year against the five last year. (in comparison to)
59. Has she caught
up with her pending assignment? (reached the required
level/finished late work)
60. We last played the
match three months ago. (in the past)
61. We can cut across this
field instead of taking the main road. (take a shorter route through)
62. Passengers are
advised against standing on the footboard. (recommended not to
do)
63. They have been
working on the project for years now. (duration of time)
64. Ever since the
accident, he has been afraid of boarding buses. (from that time until now)
65. It is a hard
climb up the hill. (upward movement)
66. She turned down the
offer because she did not like the terms. (rejected)
67. I will need to
speak to / with my parents before I sign up. (talk to someone)
68. The sports teacher
was taken aback when he heard how enthusiastic the team was.
(surprised or shocked)
Copyright:
Dr. Shankar D Mishra, Sr. lecturer in English
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