Using Suitable Preposition

Read the following passages and fill in the blanks with suitable / appropriate prepositions:

1. The Olympic Games were named (a) ------ the town of Olympia in Greece. In Those days Greece was divided (b) -------many cities. They used to fight (c) ------themselves. A man named Iphitus was concerned (d) ------- such wasteful strife’s. He hit (e) -------- a plan to set up peace in the country .His plan worked well.

2. One should not run (a) -------- money because those who hanker (b) --------money can‘t enjoy mental peace. Sometimes, it may lead one (c) --------some unexpected troubles. It also happens that greed for money brings (d) ------- many problems. So we should be contented (e) ------- what we have.

3. A good student is fond (a) -------- books. He is attentive (b) --------- his studies. He always tries to cut a good figure (c) --------- the examination. He never deviates (d) -------- his duties’ because he knows every success depends (e) -------- hard work.

4. An honest man is true (a) ------- his word. He does not deviate (b) -------- the path of honesty. He knows that true peace consists (c) ---------- honesty. So he does not fall a victim (d) -------- any greed. He has no ambition (e) -------- worldly things.

5. A good student is never indifferent (a) ------- his study. He knows well that success lies (b) -------- hard work. So he is always absorbed (c) -------- deep studies. Nothing can prevent him (d) --------- working hard. His hard work and sincerity result (e) --------- ultimate success.

6. Man has an unquenchable thirst (a) --------- knowledge. He is never satisfied (b) --------- what he has known and seen. For this, he sets out (c) --------- travelling. But it needs a lot of money and patience. The people of developed countries are fit (d) --------- it. So they are capable (e) --------- earning practical knowledge.

7. Every one desires (a) ----------- wealth. But a few attain it. Some people hanker (b) ----------- riches. Some are content (c) --------- what they have. True happiness lies (d) ----------- contentment. It is high time we gave (e) --------------- the habit of covetousness.

8. Today man has been suffering (a) ---------------various diseases. And, there is no remedy (b) -----------------some fatal disease. So man is subject (c) ------------------ decay and death. One day, he will depart (d) -------------this world. Here he cannot live (e) ------------------a long time

9. Mr. Khan is a school teacher. He is very popular (a) ---------------his students. The students have easy access (b)………………… his room. Whenever the students enter (c) -------------- his room, they find him absorbed (d) --------------------- studies. He is proficient (e) ----------------------- English.

Answer

1. a. after b. into/in c. among.  d. about e. upon

2 .a. after b. after c. to d. about e. with

3. a. of b. to c. in d. from e. on

4. a. to b. from c. in d. to e. for

5. a. to b. in c. in d. from e. in

6. a. for b. with c. for d. for e. of

7. a. for b. after c. with d. in e. up

8. a. from b. for c. to d. from e. for

9. a. with b. to c. into d. in e. in