HSC English Grammar Preposition Board solution
Exercises on preposition for HSC
Question 1. Mr. Reza works (a) — a clerk in a local school. He is poor but honest. His honesty is known (b) —everyone in his locality. He often suffers (c) — hunger. He is deprived (d) – comfort and many other things. Nevertheless, he does not long (e) – wealth. He never hankers (f) – name and fame. He leads his life (g) — honest means. He is satisfied (h) — what he has. But sometimes he runs into debt and poverty is responsible (i) — this debt. However, he does not like to depend (i) – others.
[DB ’19; (Khagrachari Govt. College, Khagrachari-2019: Hathazari College, Hathazari, Chattogram-2019]
Question 2. When the sun was setting (a) —- the treetops; the jailor came (b) – the room of Socrates to bid him prepare (c) — death. In those days, people were sentenced to death by giving a cup (d) — poison in Athens. Socrates knew this and he nodded (e) — the jailor. Bursting (1) – tears the jailor went out of the room and returned (g) — a cup of hemlock. Socrates lifted the cup to his lips. His pupils tried to keep back their tears but soon the room was filled (h) – the sound of weeping. With the cup of poison (i) — hand, Socrates said, “What is the strange sound? I have heard that a man should die (j) — peace. So be silent and have patience.
[RB ’19]
Question 3. 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 any way.
(JB ’19] [Uttara High School & College, Dhaka-2019: Govt. Bangabandhu College, Gopalganj-2019: Cantonment College, Jashore-2019)
Question 4. Preposition connects all types (a) — words together and help them make sense (b) — the reader. They help us understand the relationship (c) — objects. (d) —- example, the book and the table are (e) — the kitchen. This gives you a basic understanding. If we add another preposition, it makes it even clearer. The book is (f) – top of the table (g) — the kitchen. We have a clear picture (h) – our mind (i) — the relationship (j) – each other. [CB ’19; Govt. Ashek Mahmud College, Jamalpur-2018; Adhyapak Abdul Majid College, Muradnagar, Cumilla-2018]
Question 5. What are the qualities of a good student? A good student is always attentive (a) — his studies. He is never indifferent (b) — his studies. He does not learn things (c) — note. He is always curious and innovative. He does not hunt only (d) — traditional guide books. His thirst (e) – knowledge knows no bounds. He does not confine himself (f) — the traditional studies. He is aware (g) – the current affairs (h) — the world. He listens (i) — his teachers and abides (j) — their advice.
[Ctgb ’19; Sylhet Govt. College, Sylhet-2018]
Question 6. Luna’a cat was missing. So she started looking around (a) — it. She opened her closet and looked (b) — Then she went to the bedroom crawling (c) — the floor to look (d) — the bed. The cat was not there. In fact, it was nowhere inside the house. Therefore, Luna decided to go (e) — to look for it. Just as she was (f) – to open the door, the door bell rang. It was her neighbour, Mrs. Haq, “Look, Luna! Your cat is (g) — the sunshade!” said Mrs. Haq pointing (h) — a tall building opposite (i) her house. Luna smiled and thanked her friendly neighbour, saying that (j) — her help she would not be able to find out her cat.
(SB ’19)
Question 7. The old grey-bearded sailor sat (a) — a stone (b) — the church. The sailor watched the people walking (c) – him. The marriage guest listened (d) _- him. He had a strange mad look (e) – his eyes. The old man told him (f) – his last journey (g) — the sea. They had sailed away (h) — the south (i) —- they arrived (j) — cold grey seas. [BB ’19; New Govt. Degree College, Rajshahi-201]
Question 8. A craftwork is an applied form (a) – art, a social and cultural product reflecting the inclusive nature (b) – folk imagination. A craftwork, which usually doesn’t bear the signature of its maker, retains a personal touch. When we look (c) — a thirty-year old nakshikantha, we wonder (d) — its motifs and designs that point (e) – the artistic ingenuity and the presence of the maker (f) — it. The fact that we don’t know her name or any other details (g) – her doesn’t take anything (h) – — from our appreciation (i) — the artist. Indeed, the intimate nature (j) — the kantha and the tactile feeling it generates animate the work and make it very inviting.
[DjB ’19]