EXERCISE IN COMPOSITION 88
Fill
in the blanks with appropriate Prepositions.
1.
Mr. Ram Lal subscribed a handsome sum ………… the Flood Relief Fund
2.
His friends condoled ………… him ……….. his bereavement.
3.
He quarrelled …….. me ………….. a trifle.
4.
He readily complied………….. my request.
5.
He dispensed ……………. the services of his dishonest clerk.
6.
He yielded ………. superior force.
7.
He despaired …………. success.
8.
He supplies the poor ………… clothing.
9.
His friends disagreed ……….. him on that point.
10.
He acceded (agreed)………….my request.
11.
He abstains …………… liquor.
12.
He was found guilty ………… manslaughter.
13.
He is incapable ………… doing good work.
14.
He is married ……….. my cousin.
15.
He is sensible ……… your kindness.
16.
He is true ……….his king.
17
He is involved ………… difficulties.
18.
The auditor is entitled ………his remuneration.
19.
I prefer tea ……….coffee.
20.
I don't concur ……….you ………..that opinion.
21.
There is no exception ………this rule.
22.
I am obliged ……….you …………your kindness.
23.
I am not envious ………….his success.
24.
I am convinced …………..the necessity of prudence.
25.
We should rely ……………our own efforts.
26.
I inquired the servant if his master was at home.
27.
I purposely refrained ………….saying more.
28.
I insisted …………..going.
29.
I exchanged ………… him my calculator ……….a camera.
30.
I assented …………..his proposal.
31.
I am not satisfied …………your explanation.
32.
You must conform (obey/follow)…………..the regulations.
33.
He did not profit …………..experience.
34.
We should all aim ………….excellence.
35.
Alcohol is injurious …………..health.
36.
He is innocent ………..the crime.
37.
The stories in that book are full ………….interest.
38.
Don't associate ……………disreputable people.
39.
Do not indulge …………strong language.
40.
He is grateful …………. his master …………many favours.
41
He is dependent …………..his parents.
42.
He is abstemious (moderate / self-disciplined )……………eating and drinking.
43.
He is prompt …………carrying out orders.
44.
He is vain ……………his attainments.
45.
He is deficient ………….common sense.
46.
He is vexed ………..me.
47.
He is indifferent ……………his own interest.
48.
He is proficient …………..mathematics.
49.
He is not ashamed ………….his neighbours.
50.
He is devoid …………..sense.
51.
He is suspicious ………….all his neighbours.
52.
He has a passion ………..arguing.
53.
Recently there has been a reduction …………the price of milk.
54.
He proved false ………….. his friend.
55.
A square may be equivalent …………a triangle.
56.
The avaricious man is greedy …………….gain.
57.
He is very different ………………his brother.
58.
The head-dress of the Cossacks is similar…… that of the ancient Persians.
59.
He was born ………….humble parents in Nasik.
60.
His views do not accord ……….mine.
Answer
Key:1.
to, 2. with, on, 3. with, over, 4. with, 5. with, 6. to, 7. of, 8. with, 9.
with, 10. to, 11. from, 12. of, 13. of, 14. to, 15. of, 16. to, 17. in, 18. to,
19. to, 20. with, 21. to, 22. to, for, 23. of, 24. of, 25. on, 26. of, 27. from,
28. on, 29. with, for, 30. to, 31. with, 32. to, 33. by, 34. at, 35. to, 36. of,
37. of, 38. with, 39. in, 40. to, for, 41. on, 42. in, 43. in, 44. of, 45. in, 46.
with, 47. to, 48. in, 49. of, 50. of, 51. of, 52. for, 53. in, 54. to, 55. to, 56.
of, 57. from,
58.
to, 59. of, 60. with
EXERCISE
IN COMPOSITION 89
Fill
in the blanks with appropriate Prepositions:-
1.
Temperance and employment are conducive……….. health.
2.
A policeman rescued the child …………danger.
3.
Dogs have antipathy………… cats.
4.
He promised not to do anything repugnant (objectionable/ unacceptable) …….. the
wishes of his parents.
5.
He is not the man to allow anyone to encroach ………. his rights.
6.
Some of the members of the Assembly complained ………….increased military
expenditure.
7.
Even the enemies admit that he is endowed ………..rare talents.
8.
He inspires respect …………his friends.
9.
Our path is beset (covered/plagued) …………difficulties.
10.
He was not able to give a satisfactory explanation ……….his absence.
11.
His illness is a mere pretext (excuse)………… his absence.
12.
He has been very much indulgent (kind/tolerant)………..his children.
13.
This discussion is hardly relevant ……..the subject.
14
Contentment is essential …………happiness.
15.
Early rising is beneficial …………..health.
16.
He is not likely to do anything detrimental (harmful)………..our interests.
17
His benefactions must redound ………. his credit.
(Simplification:
His good deeds will add to or increase his reputation.)
18.
Only graduates are eligible …………the post
19.
He is capable as a leader, but intolerant ……….. opposition.
20.
Boys over sixteen are debarred …………..competing.
21.
Father Damien consecrated his life ……….ameliorating the lot of lepers.
(Simplification:
Father Damien devoted/dedicated his life to improving the condition/situation of
the people suffering from lepers.)
22.
That rule is not applicable ………… your case.
23.
A public man should be tolerant ………….. criticism.
24.
He is willing to make a concession ……….. the demands of his employees.
25.
I often find him absorbed ………..thought.
26.
The accommodation is adequate …………..our needs.
27.
The hotel is adjacent ……………the station.
28.
The authorship of the book is wrongly ascribed ………….him.
29.
Never do anything that is not compatible ………..public safety.
30.
His father often connives …………..his follies (madnesses/stupidities).
31.
Some public men are very sensitive ………..criticism.
32.
He is addicted …………gambling.
33.
You need not be afraid ………..being late.
34.
Death is preferable ……….disgrace.
35.
Cats are tenacious (obstinate/ resolute)…………life.
36.
It is not true that the study of science tends ………atheism (disbelief in/denial
of the existence of God or gods).
37.
Some films are an incitement (provocation/encouragement)………..crime.
38.
He was angry ………..me, because he thought my remark was aimed ……… him.
39.
The climate of Rangoon does not agree him.
40.
His plans are adverse (hostile/opposing)………..my interests.
41.
The question of unemployment bristles (bristles)………..difficulties.
(Simplification:
The issue of unemployment is crowded with/brims with problems.)
42.
Although he was bred (was educated to follow the profession of law) ………. the
law, he became a successful journalist.
43.
Generally, the rich are more covetous (greedy/desirous)……….. money than the
poor.
44.
He is still smarting (burning/suffering from a sharp pain)…………rebuke.
45.
He scoffed (mocked/laughed at)…………the idea of revolution.
46.
He has reverted (returned) …………his former post.
47.
The battle resulted ……… a victory for the Allies.
48.
He restored the article ………..its rightful owner.
49.
The whole theory rests (depends on)……….. no firmer foundation than mere
conjecture (guesswork).
50.
The final decision rests (lies with)……………. the board of directors.
51.
Only when persuasions (urgings/ acts of making someone agree to something) failed,
the police resorted ………….force.
52.
Superstitious fears preyed (kept troubling his mind again and again) ………… his
mind and made him miserable.
53.
He piques (takes pride in) himself …………. his artistic taste.
54.
They now jeered ……….. him whom they had once acclaimed as their hero.
55.
His followers now began to intrigue (secretly plan or plot)…….. his adversary.
56.
She interceded (pleaded) …………her husband on behalf of the people.
57.
It is not easy to infer (derive information/conclude)…………his account the real
state of affairs.
58.
He died without imparting (communicating /informing)……… anyone the secret of
his process.
59.
His statement was tantamount (equivalent/equal)………..a confession.
60.
The facts point ………… a different explanation.
61.
His friends prevailed (succeeded)………. him to withdraw his resignation.
62.
Few boys are not amenable (willing to follow/agreeable)………….. discipline.
Answer
Key:
1.
to, 2. from, of, 3. to, 4. to, 5. on, 6. of, 7. with, 8. in, 9. with, 10. for, 11.
for, 12. to, 13. to, 14. to, 15. to, 16. to, 17. to, 18. for, 19. as, of, 20.
from, 21. to, 22. to, 23. of, 24. to, 25. in, 26. for, 27. to, 28. to, 29. with,
30. at, 31. to, 32. to, 33. of, 34. to, 35. of, 36. to, 37. to, 38. with, at, 39.
with, 40. to, 41. with, 42. to, 43. of, 44. under, 45. at, 46. to, 47. in, 48.
to, 49. on, 50. with, 51. to, 52. on, 53. on,
54.
at, 55. against, 56. with, 57. from, 58. to, 59. to, 60. to, 61. on, 62. to,
EXERCISE
IN COMPOSITION 90
Fill
in the blanks with appropriate Prepositions.
1.
Silkworms feed ………. mulberry trees.
2.
Pavlova excels …….. dancing.
3.
The wild boar abounds ……….. some parts of Europe.
4.
He has no special liking ………..mathematics.
5.
Ashoka is worthy ……………remembrance.
6.
The godown is infested …………rats.
7.
There is no exception ………….this rule.
8.
Nothing conduces ………..happiness so much as contentment.
9.
Alcohol is injurious …………health.
10.
Oil is good …………….burns.
11.
Invalids are not capable …………. continued
exertion.
12.
The British Parliament is composed ……….. two Houses.
13.
Do not confide your secrets ……….. everyone.
14.
He is abstemious (moderate/ self-disciplined)…………his
habits.
15.
He is ignorant ……….. what he pretends to know.
16.
My brother is weak ……….mathematics.
17.
He has conceived an aversion ………….all kinds of profitable labour.
18.
Birbal is celebrated ………..his witty sayings.
19.
The avaricious man is greedy ……….gain.
20.
The Atlantic separates Europe ………..America.
21.
Adam assigned ………..every creature a name peculiar ……….its nature.
22.
Temperance and employment are conducive …………health.
23.
A brave boy rescued the child …………danger.
24.
Industry is the key …………….success.
25.
The customs were searching……………. drugs at the airport.
26.
Elizabeth knew how to inspire her soldiers……….. hope.
27.
Long indulgence …………….vice impaired his once robust constitution.
28.
Early rising is beneficial …………health.
29.
We should live in a style suited ………….our condition.
30.
Examinations act as an incentive ………….. diligence.
31.
Hard work and perseverance are indispensable……….. success in life.
32.
He is too miserly to part ………..his money.
33.
He is a clever man, but unfortunately diffident (modest/shy because of lack of
self-confidence)……… his powers.
34.
Suddenly we were enveloped ………..dense fog.
35.
Many aspire ……………greatness, but few attained.
36.
His income is not adequate …………..his wants.
37.
The soil of Pune is favourable …………roses.
38.
I am sick ………..the whole business.
39.
A car will be a great convenience ………..a busy man like him.
40.
Whoever acts contrary ……….nature does not go unpunished.
41.
The accident resulted ……….. the death of five people.
42.
These derelict (ruined) houses are reproach ………..the
city.
43.
The Germans were called baby-killers and their methods of warfare stigmatized
as a reproach ………… civilization.
44.
The mule was partially relieved ……….. the load.
45.
America has raised a tariff wall to protect home industries ……… foreign competition.
46.
The facts point ……….. a different conclusion.
47.
Your wish is tantamount ………… a command.
48.
This state is committed ……….. the policy of total prohibition.
49.
One is sure ……………what one sees.
50.
He is indifferent alike ………………. praise and blame.
Answer
key: 1.
on, 2. in, 3. in, 4. for, 5. of, 6. with,
7. to, 8. to, 9. to, 10. for, 11. of, 12.
of, 13. to, 14. in, 15. of, 16. in, 17. to,
18. for, 19. of, 20. Europe from, 21. to, 22.
to, 23. from, 24. to, 25. for, 26. with, 27.
in, 28. to, 29. to, 30. to, 31. to, 32. with,
33. of, 34. in, 35. to, 36. to, 37. to, 38.
of, 39. to, 40. to, 41. in, 42. to, 43. to,
44. of, 45. from, 46. to, 47. to, 48. to, 49.
of, 50. to,
EXERCISE
IN COMPOSITION 91:
Fill
in the blanks with appropriate Prepositions.
1.
No doubt he has achieved much, but I cannot give him credit ………..all that he
boasts…………. .
2.
The despotism of custom is everywhere the standing hindrance……….. human
achievement.
3.
He is indebted ……………. his friend …………. a large sum.
4.
What Dr. Arnold mainly aimed …………was to promote the self-development of the
young minds committed …………his charge.
5.
He was so much enamoured ………….her that he forgot his duties ………..his children.
6.
It is difficult to agree …………. those critics who ascribe the work of
Shakespeare ………. Bacon.
7.
In his autobiography he refers ………… his abhorrence (hatred)
of animal diet.
8.
He conversed ………. us on subjects …………. varied interest.
9.
The accident happened ………. Him…………. a late hour and an out-of-the-way place.
10.
A cashier is liable to render account ……… the money
received ………him.
11.
The soldiers ……… the fort were provided ………
provisions to last them a year.
12.
We are accountable ……… God ……… our
actions.
13.
Let us vie ……… one another ……… doing
good.
14.
His thirst ……… knowledge left him no
leisure ……… anything else.
15.
The rich and the poor alike nobly responded ……… the call……… further funds.
perfect
rest.
16.
For those who suffer ……… nerves the
remedy lies ……… perfect rest.
17.
A slave lies ……… the necessity ……… obeying
his master’s orders.
18.
The heir ……… the throne was free ……… physical or moral taint (stain/defect).
19.
He impressed ……… them that sorcery was vital ……… their success.
20.
Methylated spirit is spirit of wine made undrinkable by mixing it ……… methyl to exempt it ……… duty.
21.
To love our country, to be interested ……… its concerns, is natural ……… all men.
22.
He complained ……… his weak eyes and
lamented the necessity……… spectacles.
23.
Samudragupta was known ……… his skill ……… music and song; he was equally
proficient ……… the allied art of poetry.
24.
It is the grasping of power combined ……… the thirst ……… fame which constitutes ambition.
25.
It would be well for us to admire what is worthy ……… admiration in such a people, rather than to
carp (complain/ find fault with in a petty way) ……… their errors.
27.
The common fallacy (mistake/ misconception)is that intimacy dispenses……… the
necessity of politeness.
28.
The truth is just the opposite ……… this.
29.
The title Master was originally prefixed ……… the name of a person of rank or
learning; it is now restricted……… boys.
30.
This ticket will entitle you ……… a free
seat at the concert.
31.
History, as well as daily experience, furnishes instances of men endowed ……… the strongest capacity ……… business and affairs, who have all their lives
crouched under slavery to the grossest superstition.
32.
He has no liking ……… cards, and lately
he has taken a dislike ……… outdoor
exercise.
33.
At first they refused to acquiesce ……… the terms, but finally yielded ……… the logic
of facts.
34.
The hippopotamus feeds chiefly ……… aquatic plants, but also seeks its food on
land and is sometimes destructive ……… cultivated crops.
35.
Learning is knowledge especially as acquired ……… study; it is frequently contrasted ……… knowledge or wisdom gained ……… experience.
36.
At the eleventh hour he retired ……… the contest, leaving the field open ……… his
opponent.
37.
Coriolanus, with all his greatness, was entirely devoid ……… all sympathy _ the people.
38.
From this time he became habitually depressed and moody and addicted ……… the
frequent use ……… alcohol.
39.
The first acts of the new administration were characterized rather ……… vigour ………
judgement.
40.
They were statesmen accustomed ……… the
management ……… great affairs.
41.
Measure yourself ……… your equals; and
learn ……… frequent competition the place which nature has allotted you.
42.
Contrary ……… my instructions, he went ……… his depth and would certainly have met ……… a
fatal mishap but for the timely help rendered ……… him.
Answer
Key:
1. for, of, 2. to, 3. to, for, 4. at, to, 5. of, to, 6. with, to, 7. to, 8.
with, of, 9. to, at, 10. for, by, 11. in, with, 12. to, for, 13. with, in,14.
for, for, 15. to, for, 16. from, in, 17. under, of, 18. to, from, 19. on, to, 20.
with, from, 21. in, to, 22. of, for, 23. for, in, in, 24. with, for, 25. of, 26.
at, 27. with, 28. of, 29. to, to, 30. to, 31. with, for, 32. for, to, 33. in,
to, 34. on, of, 35. by, with, 36. from, to, 37. of, with, 38. to, of, 39. by,
than, 40. to, of, 41. with, from, 42. to, out, with, to,
EXERCISE
IN COMPOSITION 92:
Fill
in the blanks with appropriate Prepositions.
1.
A child is not able to distinguish good …………evil. Death does not distinguish …………. the rich and the poor. Sir Ronald Ross is
distinguished …………. his medical researches. Punch is distinguished ………….his
hunchback. (between, by, for, from)
2.
On account of his age he is disqualified ………….competing. Ill health
disqualified the body ………….labour and the mind …………. study. (for, from)
3.
Innocence is not proof …………. scandal. He was discharged as there was no proof………….his
guilt. (against, of)
4.
He has no good cause …………. complaint. Darkness was the cause …………._ his losing
his way. (for, of)
5.
True charity does not consist …………. indiscriminate alms-giving. Brass consists ………….
copper and zinc. (in, of)
6.
I am not concerned ………….his affairs. I am not concerned …………._ him that
business. He was much concerned ………….hearing the sad news. His parents are
naturally concerned …………. his safety. (about, at, for, in, with)
7.
He parted _ his friends in high spirits. He parted ………….his property and went
on pilgrimage to Dwarka. (from, with)
8.
He acted ………….fear. He acted………….my suggestion. He acted …………. compulsion. (from,
under, upon)
9.
He succeeded …………. the throne of his uncle. He succeeded …………. his object. (in,
to)
10.
He agreed ……… my proposal. He agreed …………. me on that question. They could not
agree ………….themselves. (to, upon, with)
11.
The prisoner is now free …………. danger. He is free ………….his money. The goods
were passed free …………. duty. (by, from, of)
12.
I prevailed ………….him to join our Union. He prevailed …………. me in the dispute.
The peculiar custom prevails …………. the Todas. (among, over, upon)
13.
I was angry …………. him ………….lying to me. (for, with)
14.
The city is well provided …………. We should provide …………. risk of fire by
insuring our goods. He has provided …………. his children. (against, for, with)
15.
The police is entrusted ………….the enforcement of law and order. The children
were entrusted …………. the care of their uncle. (to, with)
16.
The edition of Ivanhoe is adapted …………._ Indian boys. The form and structure of
nests are adapted ………….the wants and the habits of each species. Many Urdu
plays are adapted …………. English. (for, from, to)
17.
A man who is a slave …………. his passions should be a slave …………. his passions. (of,
to)
18.
He is blind ………….one eye. Are you blind ………….your own interests? (of, to)
19.
All the ministers were present at the function with the exception …………. Mr.
Smith. He took exception …………. the presence of an outsider. (against, of,
to)
20.
His creditors became impatient …………. payment. Impatient …………. delay, he knocked
at the door rather loudly. The people became impatient …………. the burden of
heavy taxation. (at, for, under)
Answer
Key 1.
from, between, for, by
2.
from, for, for
3.
against, of
4.
for, of
5.
in, of
6.
with, in, at, for, about
7.
from, with
8.
from, upon, under
9.
to, in
10.
to, with, among
11.
from, of, of
12.
upon, over, among
13.
with, for
14.
with, against, for
15.
with, to
16.
for, to, from
17.
to/of, to
18.
of/in, to
19.
of, to
20.
for, at, under
EXERCISE
IN COMPOSITION 93
Fill
in the blanks with appropriate Prepositions.
1.
He invested his patrimony _ jute shares. The Police Commissioner is invested ……..magisterial
powers. (in, with)
2.
Let us talk _ something else. For a while they talked _ politics. I will talk _
my son respecting his conduct. (about, of, to)
3.
He takes no interest _ politics. What you say has no interest _ me. I have no
interest _ the agents of the firm. (for, in, with)
4.
He has a reputation _ honesty. He has the reputation _ being a good teacher.
(for, of)
5.
He exercises complete authority _ his followers. There is no authority _ this
use. I say this on the authority _ the Oxford English Dictionary. Dr. Bridge is
an authority _ English prosody. (for, of, on, over)
6.
He fell a victim _ his own avarice. The victims _ cholera were mostly poor
people. (of, to)
7.
I have no use _ it. He has lost the use _ his right arm. (for, of)
8.
There are some obstacles that proceed _ dirt. After visiting Agra we proceeded
_ Delhi. Let us proceed _ the work in hand. (from, to, with)
9.
He supplied clothing _ clothing. He supplied clothing _ the poor. (to, with)
10.
She was greatly afflicted _ the loss of her only child. The old man is
afflicted _ gout. (at, with)
11.
The teacher impressed _ us the value of discipline. We were impressed _ what he
said. (on, with)
12.
The operation was accompanied _ little or no pain. She was accompanied _ her
brother. (by, with)
13.
The English allied themselves _ the French. Elementary Algebra is allied _
Arithmetic. (to, with)
14.
Napoleon had a genius _ military tactics. Without doubt he is a genius _
mathematics. (for, in)
15.
The idea originated ..... him while he was travelling in Japan. The fire
originated ..... a haystack (in, with)
16.
He jumped ..... a conclusion not warranted by facts. The child jumped ..... joy
when I gave him sweets. He jumped ..... my offer (at, for, to)
17.
He is negligent ..... whatever he does. He is negligent ..... his duties (in,
of)
18.
Contentment is requisite ..... happiness. He is told that prolonged treatment
is requisite ..... cure. (for, to)
19.
His shattered health is the result ..... intemperance. Jealousy results .....
this union. No good is likely to result ..... unhappiness. (from, in, of)
20.
It does not rest ..... the Collector to order his release. His whole case rests
..... an alibi (on, with)
21.
Most of the roads in that district are not suitable ..... motor-cars. He lives
in a style suitable ..... his position. (for, to)
22.
He responded ..... the ladies in a humorous speech. The boy immediately
responded ..... a blow. He responded ..... his toast in a neat little speech.
(for, to, with)
Answer
Key: 1.
in, with, 2. about, of, to, 3. in, for, with, 4. for, of,
5. over, for, of, on, 6. to, of, 7. for, of, 8. from,
to, with, 9. with, to, 10. at, with 11. on, with,
12.
with, by, 13. with, to, 14. for, in, 15. with, in, 16. at, for, to, 17. in, of,
18. to, for , 19. of, from, in, 20. with, on, 21. for, to, 22. to, with, for
ADDITIONAL
QUESTIONS
Fill
in the blanks with appropriate Prepositions.
1.
He acted according __ his advice.
2.
In accordance __ his advice I took quinine.
3.
She has great affection __ her grandchildren.
4.
The old lady is affectionate __ all.
5.
The flood and ebb tides alternate __ each other.
6.
The alternative __ submission is death.
7.
It is all due to his ambition __ fame.
8.
He is ambitious __ fame.
9.
He is capable __ anything.
10.
He has not the requisite capacity __ this work.
11.
He has great confidence __ his assistant.
12.
He is quite confident __ success.
13.
What a contrast __ his brother!
14.
What a contrast __ them!
15.
The present speech is mild contrasted __ his past utterance on the same
subject.
16.
It is not likely to derogate __ his merit.
17.
He never said or did anything derogatory __ his high position.
18.
He is descended __ a noble family.
19.
He is a descendant __ Mahatma Gandhi.
20.
He has no desire __ fame.
21.
He is desirous __ visiting Agra.
22.
He was equal __ the occasion.
23.
He is to be blamed equally __ his brother.
24.
The coat fits me well except __ the collar.
25.
I take exception __ your remark.
26.
The child is fond __ sweets.
27.
She has great fondness __ children.
28.
The drama is founded __ an episode in the Ramayana.
29.
It has, however, no foundation __ fact.
30.
He hindered me __ going.
31.
Child marriage is a great hindrance __ progress.
32.
He is quite infatuated __ her.
33.
His infatuation __ that girl led him astray.
34.
He has no liking __ cards.
35.
His dislike __ her continued to increase.
36.
He is neglectful __ his dress.
37.
I have often found him negligent __ his work.
38.
They say he is partial __ his friends.
39.
Children show a partiality __ sweetmeats.
40.
I have no prejudice __ foreigners.
41.
Such a step will be prejudicial __ your interests.
42.
He is prepared __ anything.
43.
__ taking extreme measures, his father once again warned him.
44.
__ our conversation, I now send you a cheque for Rs. 500 as my contribution to
the fund.
45.
__ your instructions, we are writing to-day to the Collector.
46.
I am of opinion that he is qualified __ the post.
47.
He is disqualified __ practising as a pleader.
48.
As a result __ the injury received by him, he died of tetanus.
49.
It is said that nothing resulted __ the conference.
50.
I have great respect __ his learning.
51.
He is respectful __ his superiors, without being servile.
52.
He seized __ the opportunity offered to him.
53.
The seizure __ his property was carried out under direct orders from the Rajah.
54.
I assure you that I am sensible __ your kindness.
55.
His paralysed arm is insensible __ feeling.
56.
__ the meeting he wrote a letter to The Hindu.
57.
__ this letter, the agents of the company filed a suit against him for
defamation.
58.
Trust __ God and do what is right.
59.
His distrust __ his assistants is perhaps unfounded.
60.
The country suffers __ want of skilled labour.
61.
He is wanting __ a little common sense.
ANSWER
KEY: 1.
to, 2. With, 3. for, 4. to, 5. with, 6. to,
7. for, 8. of, 9. of, 10. for, 11. in,12. of,
13. to, 14. between, 15. with, 16. from, 17. to,
18. from, 19. of, 20. for, 21. of, 22. to, 23.
with, 24. for, 25. to, 26. of, 27. for, 28.
on, 29. in, 30. from, 31. to, 32. with, 33.
for, 34. for, 35. to, 36. of, 37. in, 38. to,
39. for, 40. against, 41. to, 42. for, 43. to,
44. to, 45. of, 46. for, 47. from, 48. of, 49.
from, 50. for, 51. to, 52. upon, 53. of, 54.
of, 55. to, 56. to, 57. upon, 58. in, 59. of,
60.
for, 61. In
ADDITIONAL
QUESTIONS
Fill
in the blanks with appropriate Prepositions.
1.
He is addicted ___ gambling.
2.
I assisted her ___ climbing the hill.
3.
He is averse ___ playing cards.
4.
I do not believe ___ pampering servants.
5.
I am bent ___ attending the meeting.
6.
He has hardly any chance ___ succeeding.
7.
He is confident ___ securing the first prize.
8.
The custom ___ tipping is prevalent everywhere.
9.
He is desirous ___ visiting Japan.
10.
He despaired ___ achieving his object.
11.
There is some difficulty ___ perceiving his meaning.
12.
Hereafter he is disqualified ___ holding any government post.
13.
__ the duty __ helping the poor.
14.
Sudha excels ___ dancing.
15.
You can have no excuse ___ talking bluntly.
16.
He is expert ___ inventing stories.
17.
I am fond ___ reading novels.
18.
The firm was fortunate ___ securing the government's support.
19.
What hindered you ___ visiting the Museum?
20.
He was disappointed __ the hope __ being rewarded.
21.
He felt the humiliation ___ withdrawing his words.
22.
We should be indefatigable ___ doing good.
23.
I insisted ___ having my say.
24.
He is intent ___ visiting Norway.
25.
You were not justified ___ imputing motives to him.
26.
He has a knack ___ doing it.
27.
He appreciated the necessity ___ acting promptly.
28.
He persisted ___ disobeying the orders.
29.
He lacks the power ___ imparting, although he is a good mathematical scholar.
30.
The practice __ cramming is rightly regarded __ an evil.
31.
It was only a pretext ___ delaying the matter.
32.
What is there to prevent him ___ leaving Chennai?
33.
I had the privilege ___ knowing him intimately.
34.
They were prohibited ___ entering the village.
35.
I refrained ___ hurting his feelings.
36.
You were right ___ suspecting him.
37.
There is little satisfaction ___ sitting idle.
38.
He has no scruple ___ begging.
39.
He succeeded ___ convincing his critics.
40.
He thought ___ eluding his pursuers.
41.
I am tired ___ writing letters to him.
Answer
Key:
1. to, 2. in, 3. to, 4. in, 5. on, 6. of, 7. of, 8. of, 9. of, 10. of, 11. in,
12. for, 13. of, 14. in, 15. for, 16. at, 17. of, 18. in, 19. from, 20. in, of,
21. of, 22. in, 23. on, 24. on, 25. in, 26. of, 27. of, 28. in, 29. of, 30. of,
as, 31. for, 32. from, 33. of, 34. from, 35. from, 36. in, 37. in, 38. in, 39.
in, 40. of, 41. of
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