প্রিয় শিক্ষার্থী, আজ আমরা Preposition নিয়ে আলোচনা করব। এই প্রশ্নে মোট পাঁচটি শূন্যস্থান সংবলিত একটি Passage (with clue/without clue) দেয়া থাকবে। নাম্বার থাকবে ৫। উত্তর লেখার সময় পুরো প্যাসেজটি তোলার কোনো প্রয়োজন নেই। শুধু উত্তর লিখলেই চলবে। আগে নিজে চেষ্টা করবে; তারপর উত্তর মিলিয়ে নেবে।
Read the following letter and fill in the blanks with suitable preposition. 5
Set-1
Dear Anika,
It gave me a great pleasure that you obtained GPA 5 (a) — the HSC examination. Of course, there is no mention in your letter (b) — your future plan, which is so important. You know, without plan nothing is created (c) — earth, and everything goes on accordingly. So, it is important that you make a plan (d) — what you are going to do next. Remember that taking admission to a chosen department has become uncertain. Nowadays competition is held (e) — the best students.
Your loving friend
Masud
Answer : Set-1: (a) in (b) about (c) on (d) of (e) among.
Set-2
My dear Masud,
I can hardly believe that your father is no more. The news came to me just like a bolt (a) — the blue. He was so kind (b) — me that I feel it as a personal loss to myself. May his soul rest in peace. Everyone of your locality has expressed sympathy (c) — you. Take courage for your appearing (d) — the HSC examination this year. Your future depends (e) — the result of the examination. Write to me soon.
Yours ever
Anika
Answer : Set-2: (a) from (b) to (c) for (d) at (e) on.
Set-3
My dear Jibon,
Love to you. I am very glad to know that you have stood first in order (a) — merit. I know you would do well in the examination as you worked hard. So it is rightly said that industry is the key (b) — success. Very few students can do well in the examination (c) — dint of merit. It is seen that those who became great in this mundane world have become so (d) — hard labour and perseverance. I pray to omnipotent creator (e) — your brilliant result.
Your loving friend
Anjon
Answer : Set-3: (a) of (b) to (c) by (d) by/through (e) for.
Set-4
My dear Anjon,
I have heard that you are going to take logic (a)— Economics. If you do so, I think, you will make a mistake. You must carry on your study with Economics. In the present world (b)—globalization the importance (c)— Economics can not be denied. The development of the country largely depends (d)—its economic development. So before taking decision you should again think (e)—the matter.
Yours sincerely
Jibon
Answer : Set-4: (a) for (b) of (c) of (d) on (e) over.
Set-5
Dear Sir,
I shall be grateful to you if you kindly publish the following write-up in your newspaper. ÔCulture is the mirror and reflection (a) — life (b) — a society (c) — a country. From the beginning of cable TV, the western as well as Indian culture is sweeping (d) — our culture. If we fail to make our people interested (e) — our own culture, the cultural invasion is a must. We should make all our efforts to improve our cultural heritage and entertainment media, so that we can uphold our heritage.Õ
Yours sincerely
Maliha
Answer : Set-5: (a) of (b) in/of (c) of (d) away (e) in.
Set-6
My dear Sumon,
I feel sad to learn about your illness. DonÕt get worried. You will soon come round. You are (a) — a good physician. You must act (b) — her advice and suggestions. I think over reading has told (c) — your health. Keeping late hours is harmful (d) — health. As a good student you must follow the rules of keeping good health. DonÕt get anxious about the exam. You will find apple time (e) — preparation for the exam.
Yours sincerely, Apu
Answer : Set-6: (a) under (b) on (c) upon (d) to (e) for.
Set-7
It was very nice of you to have written to me. You will be glad to know that I got the first prize (a) — the debate competition in English of our college (b) — the topic ÔThe importance of learning EnglishÕ. I will now tell you (c) — brief what I said there. English is an international language. All that is best in modern civilization is available (d) — English. If we avoid English, we will keep ourselves aloof (e) — the civilization world.
Answer : Set-7: (a) in (b) on (c) in (d) in (e) from.
Set-8
Dear Sagar,
I am going to tell you (a) — the proper use of holidays. They give us Relief (b) — heavy pressure of regular work or normal duties. They help us to get rid (c) — the din and bustle of life. We know that to work (d) — pause is tiresome. So, holidays are essential (e) — our life.
Answer : Set-8 : (a) about (b) from (c) of (d) without (e) for/to.