Preposition : आप जानते हैं कि Preposition वह शब्द है जो प्रायः किसी Noun या Pronoun के पहले आकर उस Noun या Pronoun का संबंध वाक्य के कुछ अन्य शब्दों से कराता है। इसलिए अधिकांश स्थितियों में यह किसी Noun या Pronoun के पहले प्रयुक्त रहता है जैसा कि इन वाक्यों से स्पष्ट है
Example :-
He is in the room.
She is going to school.
I am tired of walking.
The cat jumped off the chair.
What is that to me ?
1.जब Object के रूप में कोई Interrogative Pronoun प्रयुक्त रहता है तब Preposition को प्रायः Sentence / Clause के अंत में रखा जाता है,
Example :-
What are you looking at ?
What are you thinking of ?
What are you so angry about ?
Whom did you give it to ?
Who is she weeping for?
ऊपर दिए गए वाक्यों में प्रयुक्त what, when तथा who Interrogative Pronouns हैं जो वाक्य के अंत में प्रयुक्त Prepositions के Objects हैं।
2.जब Object Relative Pronoun ‘that’ रहे तब Preposition को Sentence / Clause के अंत में रखा जाता है,
Example :-
Here is the book that you have asked for.
This is the boy that I told you of.
I know the house that she lives in.
3.जब किसी वाक्य में Relative Pronoun अव्यक्त ( unexpressed) रहे तब अभीष्ट Preposition को Sentence / Clause के अंत में रखा जाता है
Example :-
This is the room I slept in.
This is the man I was speaking of.
The man I spoke to is my friend.
The house I live in is my own.
यहाँ ऊपर दिए गए प्रत्येक वाक्य में I के पहले Relative Pronoun प्रयुक्त रहना चाहिए जो अव्यक्त है, अतः अभीष्ट Preposition को Sentence / Clause के बाद प्रयुक्त किया गया है। अगर आप Relative Pronouns प्रयुक्त करते हैं तो वाक्यों को इस प्रकार लिखा जायेगा—
Example :-
This is the room in which I slept.
This is the man of whom I was speaking.
The man to whom I spoke is my friend.
The house in which I live is my own.
4.जब कोई Infinitive Object के रूप में प्रयुक्त हो तब Preposition Infinitive के बाद प्रयुक्त होता है, Example :-
This is a house to live in.
Here is a football to play with.
I need something to write with.
Used Of Preposition (Rules) :-
1.About → nearness of some kind
(a) के संबंध में के बारे में, concerning
Example :-
Do you know about him?
He is careless about his duties.
Tell me about the accident.
I am fond of hearing about ships.
(b) के इधर-उधर (स्थान का भाव), nearness of place
Example :-
He is wandering about the town.
He is travelling about the world.
(c) के लगभग, nearness of time
Example :-
It is about ten o’clock.
He arrived at about seven o’clock.
(d) होने होने को (कार्य तुरन्त होने का भाव), nearness of state
Example :-
The train is about to start.
The show is about to start..
2. Above → in a higher position
(a) के ऊपर (लेकिन सटा हुआ नहीं), higher than.
Example :-
A sword was hanging above his head.
The plane is flying above the clouds.
(b) से परे / से ऊपर , beyond the reach of, more than
Example :-
He is above suspicion.
We should value honour above life.
The applicants should be above the age of twenty.
3. Across → from one side to the opposite
(a) के उस पार, on the opposite side of
Example :-
Her house is across the river.
(b) एक छोर से दूसरी छोर तक, from one side to the other side of something
Example :-
Can you swim across the river?
There is a bridge across the river.
4. After → sequence
(a) के बाद, later than, showing sequence of time/place
Example :-
He came after ten o’clock.
I will enter after you.
June comes after May.
(b) के बाद, indicating much repetition
Example :-
He fired shot after shot.
(c) की शैली में, in the style of sb /sth
This is a poem after Shelly.
5. Against → opposition of some kind
(a) के विरुद्ध के विपरीत, in opposition to sb sth
Example :-
I am not against you.
That is against the law.
(b) से सटकर, in contact with
He was leaning against a tree.
(c) की तैयारी में, in preparation for
Example :-
There is an injection against cholera.
6. Along → in the same line with anything
(a) के समानान्तर, के बगल में, from one end to or towards the other end of something, close to or parallel with the length of something
Example :-
The line went along the highway.
He walked along the river’s bank.
Flowers grow along the side of the wall.
7. Among & Between → इन दोनों का अर्थ होता है ‘बीच में’ पर इसमें अन्तर यह है कि जहां Between का प्रयोग दो व्यक्तियों या वस्तुओं के साथ होता है वहीं Among का प्रयोग तीन या तीन से अधिक व्यक्तियों या वस्तुओं के साथ होता है,
Example :-
The money was divided between my two sons.
The money was divided among my four sons.
The books were distributed among the students.
Note: Between का प्रयोग दो से अधिक के साथ भी होता है, जब उन सब वस्तुओं या व्यक्तियों के बीच परस्पर संबंध या सहयोग (reciprocal relation) का बोध होता हो,
Example :-
There is a treaty between the five great powers.
There is not much space between the three points.
8. At →proximity (सामीप्य) with actual or intended contact
(a) निश्चित समय का बोध proximity in time
Example :-
He will come at 4 o’clock.
He came at noon/night/midnight.
(b) छोटे स्थान का बोध : proximity in place
Example :-
He lives at Madhubani.
He is at home.
My son is at school.
(c) indicating price/rate/speed: proximity in value/speed
Example :-
Rice sells at Rs. 10/- a kilo.
At what price is this sold ?
I bought this coat at 25% discount.
The train is running at sixty kilometres an hour.
(d) दिशा / लक्ष्य का बोध proximity in aim/direction
Example :-
She is looking at him.
He frowned at him for laughing at him.
Suddenly the dog rushed at me.
He aimed his gun at the thief.
A man with a gun was shooting at the crowd.
9. Before →
(a) से पहले, earlier than somebody/something
Example :-
He will come before lunch.
A comes before B.
She has lived there since before the war.
(b) के सामने , in front of, in the presence of
Example :-
He stood before the judge.
The task before us is not an easy one.
He said it before witnesses.
10. Behind → के पीछे
Example :-
The dog ran behind its master. (स्थान का भाव )
She hid behind the tree. (स्थान का भाव )
India is behind China in developing modern technology. (तुलना का भाव)
The train is behind its time. (समय का भाव )
There is a smile behind his frown. (छिपाव का भाव )
11. Below → at a lower point or degree (नीचे)
Example :-
Please don’t write below this line.
He stood below me in the class.
The number was below twenty.
12. Beside and Besides →
Beside का अर्थ है— बगल में, समीप या बाहर और इससे स्थान का बोध होता है। Besides का अर्थ है – अतिरिक्त (in addition to), अलावे
Example :-
She was sitting beside her mother. (माँ के बगल में)
She had no one besides her mother. (माँ के अतिरिक्त)
No one writes to me besides you, (तुम्हारे अलावे)
13. Beyond → on the farther side of, (के) , परे ,पार,बाहर
Example :-
My house is beyond those hills.
It is beyond belief/endurance.
Her skill as a musician is beyond praise.
Don’t spend beyond your means.
The bicycle is beyond repair.
14. But → except को छोड़कर, के अतिरिक्त
Example :-
Everyone was there but you.
Nobody but you could be able.
The problem is anything but easy.
All but one were drowned.
15. By → nearness of some kind
(a) के समीप / के किनारे—nearness in place Come and sit by me.
Example :-
There was a house by the church/river.
(b) तक (समय से पहले) – nearness in time
Example :-
Can you finish the work by 4 o’clock/tomorrow/next Sunday.
(c) से यातायात के साधन का बोध
Example :-
We travel by car/bus/boat/cycle/plane.
He used to travel by air/land/sea.
(d) से / द्वारा indicating means
Example :-
May I pay by cheque ?
I shall contact you by letter.
16. For →
(a) के लिए (indicating personal benefit)
Example :-
This is for you.
What is for Ravi ?
It is a book for children.
I bought sweets for children.
What can I do for you?
(b) के लिए/ की ओर (indicating direction/ place)
Example :-
He will soon start for home.
Is this the train for Delhi?
(c) के कारण (indicating cause or reason)
Example :-
She danced for joy.
He got a prize for bravery.
(d) समय का भाव (period of time)
Example :-
He has been running for an hour.
He stayed there for two hours.
He was imprisoned for life.
(e) प्रतिनिधित्व या समर्थन का भाव
Example :-
I am speaking for all the workers.
I am for this proposal.
(f) के रहते हुए भी ( in spite of)
Example :-
For all his learning he has no sense.
For all his wealth he is not happy.
(g) exchange का भाव
Example :-
He sold his horse for five thousand.
I paid Rs. 100/- for the book.
(h) के लिए (indicating purpose or function)
Example :-
He went for a walk.
He is learning music for pleasure.
This is a machine for cutting paper.
17. From → motion or rest apart from anything
(a) से (स्थान से अलग होने का भाव )
Example :-
He has come from Patna.
The wind is coming from the north.
Mangoes are falling from the tree.
(b) से (समय का भाव )
Example :-
He was blind from birth.
I will be teaching from 10 a.m.
I will be there from morning to evening.
(c) से (कारण का भाव )
Example :-
He is suffering from fever.
(d) से (श्रोत, origin का भाव )
Example :-
These lines are from the Bible,
(e) से (एक वस्तु से दूसरी वस्तु बनना)
Example :-
We make curd from milk.
We make steel from iron.
18. In→ rest in the interior of anything
(a) में (बड़े स्थान के साथ)
Example :-
We live in India.
He lives in Bihar.
(b) में ( समय का भाव)
Example :-
He will come in four days.
I play in the morning.
It is hot in summer.
(c) में (दिशा, अवस्था का भाव )
Example :-
He is in debt.
He is in a bad temper,
They are in trouble.
He is in good health.
Are you in love with her ?
Everything is in order.
(d) में (के भीतर)
Example :-
She is in the room.
There are seven days in a week.
There are stars in the sky.
There is water in the river.
(e) में (पोशाक में)
Example :-
He was in uniform.
She was in sari.
She was clothed in rags.
Did you see the woman in white?
She is all in green.
(f) में (दिशा का भाव )
Example :-
The sun rises in the east.
(g) में (पेशा, व्यापार कार्य-कलाप का भाव )
Example :-
He is in the army.
He has been in politics all his life.
19. Into → motion towards the interior of something
(a) में (बाहर से भीतर की ओर जाने का भाव )
Example :-
He came into my room.
She dived into the swimming-pool.
(b) में (एक वस्तु से दूसरी में बदलने का भाव )
Example :-
Heat turns water into vapour.
(c) में (स्थिति में परिवर्तन का भाव )
Example :-
She came into power in 1970.
20. Of →
(a) का / की / के (संबंध / अधिकार का बोध )
Example :-
Ram was the son of Dasratha.
I don’t live in the house of my father.
(b) माप तौल का बोध
Example :-
Please give me a cup of tea.
He bought a kilo of sugar/rice.
He demanded a bag of coins.
A loaf of bread will do.
(c) का / की / के (material का बोध)
Example :-
This chair is made of wood/iron/steel.
This pot is made of glass.
This statue was made of marble/stone.
(d) का/की / के ( अंश / मात्रा / portion का बोध)
Example :-
He is a member of the team.
Don’t tear the page of that book.
(e) के कारण [कारण (cause) का भाव ) ]
Example :-
He died of cholera.
He is ashamed of his behaviour.
What did he die of?
(f) origin / source (श्रोत) का बोध
Example :-
Of what family is he sprung?
She is a woman of royal decent.
(h) के बारे में/ के संबंध में
Example :-
You must have heard of Gandhiji.
I know nothing of him.
He told us of his travels.
(h) का / की / के (quality का बोध)
Example :-
He is a man of strong will.
She was a woman of cheap taste.
I saw a child of strange appearance.
21. Off → separation at a near distance
(a) से (स्थान से अलग होने का भाव )
Example :-
He fell off the horse.
He jumped off the table.
The ball rolled off the table.
Keep off the grass..
(b) कुछ दूरी पर होने का भाव
Example :-
There is a big house off the high street.
Note : On/Off का प्रयोग Adverb के समान भी होता है और तब इसके अर्थ में परिवर्तन होता है,
जैसे :-
Put off the radioरेडियो बंद करो।
Put on the radio- रेडियो चालू करो।
22. On → rest on the upper surface of a thing
(a) पर (वस्तु या व्यक्ति से सटा हुआ स्थान का भाव )
Example :-
They are sitting on the grass.
There are glasses on the table.
He hit me on the head.
Leaves are floating on the water.
He is writing on paper.
(b) को (समय का भाव)
Example :-
I am free on Sundays.
He will come here on Monday.
My father is sure to come on my birthday.
She will reach on time. (समय पर)
Note :- on time का अर्थ है बिल्कुल ठीक समय पर न पहले न बाद में in time का अर्थ है – समय से कुछ पहले, अर्थात् देर से नहीं।
(c) के विषय में के संबंध में (about/concerning )
Example :-
I am writing on Shakespeare.
Can you write an essay on “Friendship”?
He spoke for an hour on that subject.
He is writing a book on economics.
(d) सदस्य होने का भाव
Example :-
He is on the committee/staff/jury.
Which side are you on?
(e) कार्य व्यापार/ स्थिति का भाव
Example :-
He is on tour/business/holiday.
(f) के बिल्कुल नजदीक (close to a place or time)
Example :-
There was no house on the main road.
There was a town on the coast.
23. Out of → motion from the interior of a thing
(a) स्थान का भाव
Example :-
He is out of this town.
He jumped out of bed.
(b) श्रोत (source) का भाव
Example :-
I paid it out of my own pocket.
The hut was made out of pieces of wood.
(c) प्रयोजन / कारण (motive/cause) का भाव
Example :-
He said that out of ill temper.
She helped me out of pity/generosity.
I asked him out of curiosity.
(d) अनेक में से (from among )
Example :-
Choose one out of the seven.
24. Over → above or beyond anything
(a) के ऊपर (सटा हुआ छूता हुआ)
Example :-
Spread a cloth over the table.
He put his hand over her mouth to stop her screaming.
(b) के ऊपर (सठा या घुता हुआ नहीं)
Example :-
There was an umbrella over her head.
The sky was a clear blue over our heads.
(c) के ऊपर (एक छोर से दूसरी छोर तक)
Example :-
There was a bridge over the river.
The child could run over the grass,
(d) के उस पार
Example :-
He lives over the road/bridge.
It is difficult to go over the mountain..
(e) से अधिक (more than )
Example :-
He is over sixty.
The river is over sixty miles long.
I stayed there over a year.
(f) प्रत्येक जगह होने का भाव
Example :-
Gandhijee is remembered all over the world.
It is raining all over the country.
25. Since → from some point of past time से (समय का भाव point of time के लिए)
Example :-
He has been absent since morning/Sunday/January.
26. Through → across the interior of anything
(a) से होकर (एक छोर से दूसरी छोर तक )
Example :-
The River Thames flows through London.
There is no way through the forest.
(b) शुरू से अंत तक (from the beginning to the end of something)
Example :-
I have gone through the book.
She nursed me through my long illness.
(c) से / के द्वारा (means, साधन)
Example :-
I knew it through a newspaper.
(d) के कारण (cause/motive/reason)
Example :-
It was through you that I came to know it.
She is looking through glass.
27. To → motion towards anything
(a) की ओर (indicating direction)
Example :-
He is going to school.
The egg fell to the ground.
Please turn to the left.
(b) से ………….तक (स्थान / समय का भाव)
Example :-
from door to door from morning to evening
(c) के लिए उद्देश्य (purpose / intention )
Example :-
He came to see us.
He came to our help.
(d) सीमा ( limit)
Example :-
They fought to the last man.
(e) स्थान (place)
Example :-
He has come to me/my house.
(f) बाकी (समय का भाव)
Example :-
It is six to ten.
It is a quarter to eight.
28. Towards → की ओर
(a) की ओर (nearness of approach)
Example :-
He is coming towards the house.
The child came running towards me.
(b) के नजदीक / के लगभग (nearness of time)
Example :-
It is now towards evening.
(c) के प्रति (in relation to-behaviour)
Example :-
He was very kind towards beggars.
He behaved very affectionately towards my children.
She is very friendly towards her juniors.
(d) के लिए (in aid of)
Example :-
You will have to give Rs. 100/- towards the Poor Boys’ Fund.
29. Under → rest or motion in a lower place
(a) के नीचे (स्थान का बोध)
Example :-
The cat was under the table.
The water flows under the bridge.
The poor fellow had to shelter under the tree.
What is under the bed?
(b) से कम (less than/younger than)
Example :-
Applicants should not be less than twenty.
Many children under 5 go to nursery schools.
If you are under 18 you cannot join the job.
(c) के पद के नीचे (lower in rank than somebody)
Example :-
I have a staff of 20 working under me.
No one under the rank of captain may enter the room.
(d) के अधीन (governed or led by somebody)
Example :-
Under his captainship the team is running well.
This institute works under a committee.
(e) दशा / अवस्था का बोध – being in a state of something
Example :-
His case is under consideration.
These buildings are under construction.
30. With →
(a) के साथ / एक साथ / साथ-साथ ( union of some kind)
Example :-
He arrived with all his luggage.
He was playing with his friends.
The man with his little son was walking towards the coast.
It is easy to sail with the wind.
I can’t do with you.
He does not have time to spend with his children.
(b) वाला/वाली (गुण का बोध), वाला/वाली के साथ (गुण का बोध)
Example :-
She was a girl with red hair.
He is a man with long beards.
I want a house with a swimming-pool.
(c) के साथ (carrying something)
Example :-
Did you see the boy with a camera?
He was a hunter with a gun.
(d) से के द्वारा (साधन instrument/material का बोध)
Example :-
He cut the apple with a knife.
He is writing with a pencil.
He killed the bird with a stone.
It is easy to translate with a dictionary.
Feed the baby with a spoon.
Fill the bowl with water.
(e) से /के कारण (कारण का बोध)
Example :-
I was sick with fever.
They were dancing with joy.
He is trembling with fear.
Her fingers were numb with cold.
His face was red with anger,
(f) से (कार्य करने के तरीके का बोध)
Example :-
I will do it with pleasure.
He looked upon them with anger.
He heard me with patience.
I am always with you.
I can’t accord with the management.
(h) विरोध का भाव
Example :-
He quarrelled with me.
One king fought with another.
31. Within → inside the limits of anything
(a) के अंदर (स्थान / समय का बोध)
Example :-
He will come within an hour/a month.
Her house is within a mile of the station.
(b) limit/range/capacity/ के अंदर
Example :-
This is not within my power.
She finds it hard to live within her income.
32. Without → on the outside of anything
(a) के बिना
Example :-
One cannot live without food.
He came without any money.
I had three nights without sleep.
I can’t do without her.
She can’t see to read without glasses.
This is a river without water.
Some special notes on the use of Prepositions :
1.At & In जहाँ At का सम्बन्ध small extent of space / time से है वहीं In का संबंध wider extent of space / time से है, जैसे :-
He lives at Salempur.
He lives in Patna/Bihar/India.
I will start at seven o’clock in the morning.
2. In & Into : जहाँ In किसी भी चीज के भीतर स्थिरता या विश्राम को सूचित करता है वहीं Into बाहर से भीतर आने की गति को सूचित करता है, जैसे:-
The frog is in the well. (विश्राम)
The frog fell into the well. (गति)
3. With & By: किसी कार्य को सम्पादित करने के लिए जहाँ कोई प्रयुक्त उपकरणों (tools) या भौतिक वस्तुओं (material instruments) के पहले With का प्रयोग किया जाता है वहीं agent or doer (जो प्रायः मनुष्य या पहले By का प्रयोग किया जाता है, जैसे—
He was beaten with a stick.
He was beaten by his teacher.
The letter was written by him with a pen.
4. After & In किसी period of time के बाद किसी कार्य व्यापार के सम्पन्न होने का बोध कराने के लिए जहाँ Past Tense में After का प्रयोग होता है वहीं Future Tense में In का प्रयोग होता है, जैसे—
He will come in a week. (एक सप्ताह के बाद)
He came after a week. (एक सप्ताह के बाद)
परन्तु point of time रहने पर Future Tense के साथ भी After का प्रयोग होता है, In का नहीं, जैसे—
He will come after 7 p.m./sunset.
Note : Future Tense में ‘पहले’ का बोध कराने के लिए Within का प्रयोग इस प्रकार होता है—
He will come within a week. (एक सप्ताह के पहले)
5. Since & From : Since का प्रयोग Future Tense के साथ नहीं होता है, इसके बदले From का प्रयोग होता हैं, जैसे-
I shall have been doing this from January.
I shall be absent from Monday..
6.(a) जब Intransitive Verb के साथ कोई Noun / Pronoun आता है ‘तब Verb तथा Noun / Pronoun के बीच में Preposition अवश्य आता है. जैसे:-
He is going to Patna.
I depend on him.
(b) जब Transitive Verb के साथ कोई Noun / Pronoun आता है तब Verb तथा Noun / Pronoun के बीच में Preposition नहीं आता है, जैसे :-
She loves me.
I know him very well.
He reads a book.
The child is drinking milk.
The poet describes Nature.
We should obey our elders.
7. कुछ ऐसे Verbs तथा Adjectives हैं जिनके बाद Infinitive (to + verb) कभी भी नहीं आता। वैसी अवस्था में उनके बाद Preposition + V.ing आता है, जैसे :-
He prevented me from doing it.
I think of going abroad.
He succeeded in passing the examination.
I am desirous of going.
He is hopeful of passing.
He is disqualified from competing.
I am tired of working.
He assisted in doing this.
You are right in holding that opinion.
He is fearful of going out to sea.
Practice Exercise – 01
Insert appropriate prepositions-
1.The book was… the table.
2. You should give …… smoking.
3. I am proud …… my son.
4. He was annoyed …… me.
5. The teacher was angry… us.
6. He was found guilty…… theft.
7. I am not satisfied…… your work.
8. I agree. you on that point.
9. You should take care…… your health.
10. I shall go…… Patna tomorrow.
11. We shall travel…… train.
12. He felt pity …… the poor.
13. He jumped …… the river.
14. I must consult…… him.
15. Beware …… the dog.
16. Don’t quarrel …… anybody.
17. I have been waiting here…… a long time.
18. Some robbers broke……. my house.
19. He deals …….. stationery.
20. The trader deals …… rice.
21. This book belongs…… me.
22. There is no one to look….. the poor boy.
23. We walked …….. miles.
24. Divide the money……… the labourers.
25. He shot the bird ……..a gun.
26. You should not laugh ……… him.
27. I am senior …….. you.
28. He cannot give……….his habits.
29. Please send ………a doctor.
30. Sohan deals…… rice and other grains.
31. She was not pleased ………her husband.
32. Come and sit…….. me.
33. He died……..cholera.
34. Nobody was acquainted……….her.
35. The ball fell ……….the well.
36. I prefer milk…… tea.
37. He was charmed……. her beauty and wit.
38. I have to select one…….. them.
39. Don’t go out…….. the rain.
40. She has no taste……… music.
Answer :-1. on, 2. up, 3. of, 4. with, 5. with, 6. of, 7. with, 8. with, 9. of, 10. to, 11. by, 12. for, 13. into, 14. with, 15. of, 16. with, 17. for, 18. into, 19. in, 20. in, 21. to, 22. after, 23. for, 24. among, 25. with, 26. at, 27. to, 28. up, 29. for, 30. in, 31. with, 32. with, 33. of, 34. with, 35. into, 36. to, 37. with, 38. of, 39. in, 40. for.
Practice Exercise – 02
Insert appropriate prepositions-
1.What is ……….the box?
2. The house was ……..fire.
3. He came ……….. Kolkata yesterday.
4. He is …… the top of his class.
5. He was down…… fever.
6. He has been accused ……….stealing.
7. I was here…… time.
8. He has not replied ………. my letter.
9. He comes ……….a noble family.
10. She is good…… English.
11. I am junior ………. you.
12. I have no faith ……….. his promises.
13. What are you looking …………..?
14. The lady objected…….. the statement.
15. He is suffering ……. fever.
16. The watch was sold …… five hundred rupees.
17. He is driving the car ……. a fast speed.
18. I congratulated him…… his success.
19. He was robbed…… his wealth.
20. The glass fell ……..the ground.
21. That is no news ……… you.
22. He cried …….. the top of his voice.
23. The miscreants set the house ………..fire.
24. He is anxious ……… his safety.
25. I am devoted ………… my country.
26. She is the apple……… my eye.
27. She is not capable ….. hard work.
28. Don’t throw stones ………. the mad man.
29. He has been beaten ……. his father…… a stick.
30. It will be finished ……… the end of this month.
31. Is it an answer …….. the question?
32. He shot ……… the bird.
33. Please call ………..a doctor at once.
34. My mother stays…… home.
35. I have not seen her ……. a week.
36. The poor had to go …….. food.
37. The streets are lighted …….. electricity.
38. I was born…….. 1994.
39. Tell me ….. the accident.
40. The plane was flying ………the clouds.
Answer :- 1. in, 2. on, 3. to/from, 4. at, 5. with, 6. of, 7. in, 8. to, 9. of, 10. at, 11. to, 12. in, 13. for, 14. to, 15. from, 16. for, 17. at, 18. on, 19. of, 20. to, 21. to, 22. at, 23. on, 24. for, 25. to, 26. of, 27. of, 28. at, 29. by, with, 30. by, 31. to, 32. at, 33. in, 34. at, 35. for, 36. without, 37. by, 38. in, 39. about, 40. above.
Practice Exercise – 03
Insert appropriate prepositions-
1.Rice sells… 40/- a kilo.
2. Children are…… play.
3. He preferred death…… dishonour.
4. He enquired….. the case.
5. Can you swim…… the river?
6. ‘Hamlet’ was written……. Shakespeare.
7. He was wandering …… the town.
8. He prevented me…… doing this work.
9. May God bless you…… a son!
10. He fired shot ……. shot .
11. He was accused…… theft.
12. Congratulations ……..your success.
13. Aim…… doing your duty.
14. He is sick……… fever.
15. The train started…….. time.
16. I go to school …… bicycle.
17. Don’t cry……. spilt milk.
18. He is married…….. the daughter of a rich man.
19. He came ……..train.
20. The train is running…… sixty kilometres an hour.
21. He stood …… the judge.
22. They are …….work.
23. He complained….. the offender.
24. He is innocent…….. the crime.
25. I came ……… his request.
26. He went to the temple ……… foot.
27. I was waiting ………. the postman.
28. He is ……… suspicion.
29. You should be ashamed ……… your conduct.
30. There is an injection………. cholera.
31. The lights were turned…….
32. ………..what price is this sold?
33. Divide this mango ……… four parts.
34. He aimed his gun…….. the bird.
35. What are you talking……?
36. I have great respect ……… my teacher.
37. The problem is anything …….. easy.
38. Always stick ……… your principles.
39. You may ask a favour…… me.
40. What is the time ………. your watch?
Answer :- 1. at, 2. at, 3. to, 4. into, 5. across, 6. by, 7. about, 8. from, 9. with, 10. after, 11. of, 12. on, 13. at, 14. with, 15. on, 16. on, 17. over, 18. to, 19. by, 20. at, 21. before, 22. at, 23. against, 24. of, 25. at, 26. on, 27. for, 28. above, 29. of, 30. against, 31. on, 32. at, 33. into, 34. at, 35. about, 36. for, 37. but, 38. to, 39. of, 40. by.
Practice Exercise – 04
Insert appropriate prepositions-
1.He is jealous……… me.
2. This is a secret…… you and me.
3. The drug had no effect …….. me.
4. I have been away ……. a week.
5. This is the poet I was referring …………
6. He is careless …… his dress.
7. They passed ………… a dense forest.
8. May I pay ……… cheque?
9. I competed …….. the prize.
10. There are some exceptions …….. the rule.
11. He died…….. the loss of blood.
12. You always worry me….. foolish questions.
13. 1 cannot cut it ………this knife.
14. I met him…… chance.
15. I am anxious ………the result.
16. He is ……..debt.
17. He did not turn ……..today.
18. He will enquire ……… this matter.
19. He is blind…… his own faults.
20. I am confident…… winning.
21. He seized me…… the neck.
22. I was invited……..dinner.
23. Do you have faith…….me?
24. I differ ……..you.
25. I am devoted …….my love.
26. She has thirst…… knowledge.
27. He sat …….his father and mother.
28. Wait…….. tomorrow.
29. Did you see the woman …….. white?
30. He was disqualified ……. the post.
31. I am content… what I have.
32. He gave me this book free ……. cost.
33. The ball went……… the window.
34. What are you talking ……..?
35. I am an Indian ……. birth.
36. He is bent…… mischief.
37. He is always short ……. money.
38. She has no compassion…… me.
39. She danced ……….joy.
40. ……….all his wealth he is not happy.
Answer :- 1. of, 2. between, 3. on, 4. for, 5. to, 6. about, 7. through, 8. by, 9. for, 10. to, 11. from, 12. with, 13. with, 14. by, 15. for, 16. in, 17. up, 18. into, 19. to, 20. of, 21. by, 22. to, 23. in, 24. with, 25. to, 26. for, 27. between, 28. till, 29. in, 30. for, 31. with, 32. of, 33. through, 34. about, 35. by, 36. upon, 37. of, 38. for, 39. for, 40. for.
Practice Exercise – 05
Insert appropriate prepositions :-
1.He was blind ……….birth.
2. Heat turns water …….. vapour.
3. He threw himself ……… the river.
4. The cow lives ………grass.
5. I have liking…… fish.
6. The letter was written……. ink.
7. It was kind …… you.
8. What are you looking……?
9. He assisted me ……. doing this.
10. We make curd…….. milk.
11. Her face was red …… anger.
12. He will bleed….. death.
13. What is that…… me?
14. I dreamt …….home last night.
15. Have you got any money…. you?
16. You should not boast ………your merits..
17. He stood …….. me.
18. He is …….tour.
19. The examination commences ………..the 12th of May.
20. He went ………a walk.
21. He was hard ……….work all the morning.
22. He took ……..his coat.
23. I swear…… Almighty God.
24. He died ……..the burn injury.
25. You must listen ……. the headmaster…… all your attention.
26. He was deaf ………. my request.
27. He is ……….the committee.
28. The man fell ………the ladder.
29. We should aim…….. excellence.
30. He fell ……..the horse.
31. He is desirous ……… going.
32. They were dancing ……… joy.
33. He complained…… me.
34. You should be ashamed……… your conduct.
35. He has no house to live………
36. She has no interest …………. mathematics.
37. He could not comply ……… my request.
38. He is writing ……….paper.
39. Don’t translate word ………..word.
40. The child was gifted ……….abilities.
Answer :- 1. from, 2. into, 3. into, 4. on, 5. for, 6. in, 7. of, 8. at, 9. in, 10. from, 11. with, 12. to, 13. to, 14. of, 15. on, 16. of, 17. by, 18. on, 19. from, 20. for, 21. at, 22. off, 23. by, 24. from, 25. to, with, 26. to, 27. on, 28. off, 29. at, 30. off, 31. of, 32. with, 33. against, 34. of, 35. in, 36. in, 37. with, 38. on, 39. for, 40. with.
Practice Exercise – 06
Insert appropriate prepositions-
1.What are you afraid ……?
2. This work is…… his capacity.
3. I am writing a book…… economics.
4. Early rising is beneficial ……..health.
5. He hanged himself…… a piece of cloth.
6. The meeting broke at 5 p.m.
7. The house was ……fire.
8. Gandhiji is remembered all ……..the world.
9. She is expected to reach here….. 8 o’clock.
10. I abstain……. drinking.
11. They fell ……..the enemy at once.
12. Death does not distinguish……. rich and poor.
13. We have been waiting here…….. over an hour.
14. I object…… your sleeping in the daytime.
15. He died…… the loss of blood.
16. He is weak…….. English.
17. I am disgusted ……… my life.
18. I am disgusted………the conditions existing in the University.
19. It is easy to translate………..a dictionary.
20. He was trembling ………. fever.
21. Will you entrust me……… that letter?
22. He succeeded ………… passing the examination.
23. Everyone said yes …….. him.
24. He threw a stone …….. me.
25. I can’t agree…….. you in this matter.
26. I was brought up……. Muzaffarpur ……..Bihar.
27. Cut the bread…….. small pieces.
28. We must pay attention …….. our health.
29. He takes…… his father.
30. Oil does not mix……water.
31. I could never part…… this ring.
32. Poverty is not a bar….. success.
33. I have not met him……. Sunday.
34. He is very sensitive …… such things.
35. There are exceptions ……. every rule.
36. My application was turned …………
37. I pray ………. God everyday.
38. He went ………the hill in two hours.
39. He was not aware…….. my intentions.
40. She can’t see to read…….. glasses.
Answer :- 1. of, 2. beyond, 3. on, 4. to, 5. with, 6. up, 7. on, 8. over, 9. by, 10. from, 11. upon, 12. between, 13. for, 14. to, 15. from, 16. in, 17. with, 18. with, 19. with, 20. with, 21. with, 22. in, 23. to, 24. at, 25. with, 26. at, in, 27. into, 28. to, 29. after, 30. with, 31. with, 32. to, 33. since, 34. to, 35. to, 36. down, 37. to, 38. up, 39. of, 40. without.
Practice Exercise – 07
Insert appropriate prepositions-
1.I am vexed …… you.
2. He was not attentive…….. studies.
3. The accused was absolved ……..all the blame.
4. He carried ……..several prizes.
5. He assisted me …….doing this.
6. War between India and Pakistan broke ……… in 1970.
7. He has no interest……… sports.
8. This paper is inferior ……… that.
9. He was accompanied ……… his mother to the movies.
10. I complained….. him.
11. This chair is ……. sale.
12. He enquired ………me.
13. He reminded me…… our appointment.
14. I rely…… his help.
15. Who did you give the money……….?
16. There is a bridge…… the railway lines.
17. She seems to take pride ………her beauty.
18. The mail train is due……… 3 p.m.
19. He has to beg ……… door to door.
20. I am sick …… the whole business.
21. Nobody ………you knows the truth.
22. This house is infested …….. rats.
23. I am obliged….. you for this good turn.
24. She has no excuse………. being late.
25. You are right…… holding that opinion.
26. My brother has no liking …….. such a thing.
27. Are you sure …….. success?
28. He is clever ……… translation.
29. We got ………difficulties.
30. The dog ran ……….the road.
31. I solved the questions…….. an hour.
32. He died……… the country.
33. What is the time …….. your watch?
34. He is neglectful ……..his dress.
35. He rushed ………the room.
36. He is true ……..his boss.
37. He comes ………a high family.
38. I shall arrive …… three o’clock ……….Sunday.
39. They have no relation……… me.
40. He will have reached home……… then.
Answer :- 1. with, 2. to, 3. of, 4. off, 5. in, 6. out, 7. in, 8. to, 9. by, 10. against, 11. for, 12. of, 13. of, 14. on, 15. to, 16. over, 17. in, 18. at, 19. from, 20. of, 21. but/except, 22. with, 23. to, 24. for, 25. in, 26. for, 27. of, 28. at, 29. over, 30, along. 31. within,32. for, 33. by, 34. of, 35. into, 36. to, 37. of, 38. at, on, 39. with, 40. by.
Practice Exercise – 08
Insert appropriate prepositions-
1.He abstains….. liquor.
2. The dogs differ…… each other in colour.
3. I differ ……… you.
4. I prefer this book……..that.
5. He is …….debt.
6. I called ………him at his residence.
7. Is there a train…… the platform?
8. People are standing ………the platform.
9. The enemy submitted himself ………the king.
10. He excels……. speaking English.
11. He made objection…… my proposal.
12. I am fond…… music.
13. It is best to draw lines ……..a ruler.
14. I shall do it…… pleasure.
15. Are you confident……. success?
16. He is married…… my cousin.
17. This is different……. that s
18. Do you agree…… the proposal?
19. Our efforts were crowned ……..success.
20. She has great affection…….. him.
21. I was invited……… the dinner party.
22. Lust……… money is not good.
23. I suffered……… fever.
24. The river flows…… the bridge.
25. I am not envious…… his success.
26. This resembles…….. that.
27. Her dress was made …….. silk.
28. The term begins …….. July 1st.
29. He gave his assent ……… my proposal.
30. Please open the book …….. page five.
31. The godown is infested ……… rats.
32. Nobody informed me……… what had happened.
33. The road has been widened…….. six feet.
34. I was ill…… fever.
35. This is a good pen to write…….
36. He soon got ……..his illness.
37. He has a passion…….. gambling.
38. He burst………… tears.
39. The girl pointed……… a stain on her coat.
40. The teacher pointed…….. the pupil’s mistakes.
Answer :- 1. from, 2. from, 3. with, 4. to, 5. in, 6. on, 7. at, 8. on, 9. to, 10. in, 11. to, 12. of, 13. with, 14. with, 15. of, 16. to, 17. from, 18. to, 19. with, 20. for, 21. to, 22. for,23. from, 24. under, 25. of, 26. x, 27. of, 28. on, 29. to, 30. at, 31. with, 32. of , 33. by, 34. with, 35. with, 36. over, 37. for, 38. into, 39. to , 40. out.
Practice Exercise – 09
Insert appropriate prepositions-
1. This is the road to go…….
2. She gave me a chair to sit………
3. He accompanied …….his friends.
4. This is a matter…… little importance.
5. The meeting was held….. secret.
6. We shall start…… 15 July.
7. She will be cured…… her fever.
8. We cannot do ……… money.
9. He died ……. loss of blood.
10. He yielded….. superior force.
11. This is not meant ……. you.
12. She is related…… me.
13. We approached…… the house.
14. The sun rose…… the horizon.
15. He went away……… business.
16. Our class consists…….. thirty boys.
17. Only graduates are eligible…… the post.
18. He died……… over work.
19. I bought this hat…….. ten shillings.
20. We must guard ourselves…… vices.
21. I shall explain this……. them.
22. He is seeking ……..real happiness.
23. The lady was dressed …….. black.
24. They soon got the fire…… control.
25. He was ill……. Sunday to Friday.
26. He is not popular…… his students.
27. You may write …… a pen.
28. The letter was written…… ink.
29. He differs……. you.
30. I shall inform them…… this.
31. She is the apple…… my eye.
32. Everyone longs …… peace.
33. He was not worthy ……..praise.
34. The work was done…… haste.
35. I took him……. a thief.
36. He is negligent…… his work.
37. We should not be negligent ……. duty.
38. He was warned…… the danger.
39. The bank is close …….. my school.
40. His income is not adequate…… his wants.
Answer :- 1. by, 2. on, 3. x, 4. of, 5. in 6. on, 7. of, 8. without, 9. from, 10. to, 11. for, 12. to, 13. x, 14. above, 15. on, 16. of, 17. for, 18. from, 19. for, 20. against, 21. to, 22. for, 23. in, 24. under, 25. from, 26. with, 27. with, 28. in, 29. with, 30. of, 31. of 32. for, 33. of, 34. in, 35. for,36. in, 37. of, 38. of, 39. to, 40. to.
Practice Exercise – 10
Insert appropriate prepositions-
1.He is angry …….my behaviour.
2. He is angry …….me.
3. Send this letter ……… my address.
4. The enemy had to give………
5. He took revenge…… me.
6. He meditates…….. his past life.
7. He has not met me…… Friday.
8. The dog attacked…… the child.
9. They were all sitting….. the table.
10. He resigned himself …….. failure.
11. We all congratulate you…… your success.
12. This ox is not accustomed …….. the yoke.
13. I heard it…….. the radio.
14. He was addicted….. gambling.
15. What are you interested……?
16. He is very weak…… English but good…… mathematics.
17. Have you been invited…….. their wedding?
18. You will have to answer…… me ……..your misconducts.
19. He was amused …….. the joke.
20. Did you see the girl ……… blue eyes?
21. What brought ………the quarrel?
22. He hankers…… riches.
23. ……….all her faults he liked her.
24. The ship was laden ……..salt.
25. I wish to remind you…….. the promise you made.
26. He has no control……. his servants.
27. The library is open…… the public.
28. Which class are you……..?
29. He sat……… the shade of a tree.
30. I could not answer…… the question.
31. I fear……… him.
32. There is no harm ……..doing this.
33. He is active…… doing good to others.
34. The thief jumped…… the compound wall.
35. The cyclist ran ……. a child.
36. Have you disposed………the current work?
37. A blind man can’t distinguish light ……..darkness.
38. He suggested this……. me.
39. I bought this pen…… ten rupees. Students’ Corner.
40. I must apologize…… you…….. this mistake.
Answer :- 1. at, 2. with, 3. to, 4. in, 5. on, 6. on, 7. since, 8. x, 9. round, 10. to, 11. on, 12. to, 13. over, 14. to, 15. in, 16. in, at, 17. to, 18. to, for, 19. at, 20. with, 21. about, 22. after, 23. with, 24. with, 25. of, 26. over, 27. to, 28. in, 29. in, 30. x, 31. x, 32. in, 33. in, 34. over, 35. over, 36. of, 37. from, 38. to, 39. for, from, 40. to, for.
Practice Exercise – 11
Insert appropriate prepositions-
1.Write ……. ink.
2. Write ……a pen.
3. We have duty…… our parents.
4. Sit ……. the door.
5. When this was searched ……. it was found.
6. Let us prepare ……… our examination.
7. The thief robbed me ……..my all.
8. He spoke to me…….. the phone.
9. You are welcome…… my house.
10. He is taller than you…….. four inches.
11. You should attend ……..your lessons.
12. He is an enemy….. you.
13. He is coming…… plane.
14. Alcohol is injurious……. health.
15. The tank abounds …….fish.
16. Don’t prevent me…… working.
17. Abstain ……. speaking ill of others.
18. He repented …….having been idle.
19. The moon does not shine…… its own light.
20. He is an heir…… a large property.
21. This line is parallel …….. that line.
22. He is blind……. his own flaws.
23. He is blind …… an eye.
24. What is he …… now?
25. You must conform ………the regulations.
26. Do you bet…… horse races?
27. He rides ……..a car.
28. He rides…….. a cycle.
29. There is no cause…… anxiety.
30. Hard work is key ………success.
31. He has been absent……. Monday …….. this week.
32. He fell prey…… disease.
33. The examination will commence…… 10th June.
34. He is eager……… peace.
35. He is a genius…… mathematics.
36. Be honest ……..dealings with others.
37. He cannot cure himself …… drugs.
38. Defeat was staring them…… the face.
39. This is a comfortable house to live……..
40. She is accomplished……… the art of painting.
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Practice Exercise – 12
Insert appropriate prepositions
1.I am sick…… the whole business.
2. He availed himself…… the chance.
3. He spoke me…… English.
4. There is a saying…… the Hindus.
5. This is a question you must decide…… yourself.
6. He is complaining ……headache.
7. She was waiting me… the station.
8. Life is compared…… a battlefield.
9. I insisted…… having my fee paid.
10. He prohibited me……. borrowing a book.
11. I begged….. him a favour.
12. The Principal is away………holiday.
13. The whole village got ……… difficulties.
14. Nepal is ……..the north of Bihar.
15. This is the book I told you……….
16. The poet has compared her face …….. the moon.
17. A drowning man will clutch ………a straw.
18. He is weak …….his head.
19. He is false……… heart.
20. Is the train running……. time?
21. They discussed…….. the matter.
22. I can certify …… his good character.
23. He always failed ……… want of help.
24. He supplies the poor …….. clothing.
25. Do not deviate ……..the path of virtue.
26. Where is the bus coming ……… ?
27. The old lady is affectionate…… all.
28. We shall talk…… the question…… the employers tomorrow.
29. Will you entrust me……. that letter?
30. No, I will entrust nothing…….. you.
31. I have resigned…… my post.
32. The hotel is adjacent……… the station.
33. Do you know what has become…… him ?
34. The ship was caught ……the storm.
35. One is sure…… what one sees.
36. I will send you this book latest …….10 May.
37. Skill comes …….. practice.
38. He has a very strong prejudice ……. dogs.
39. She puts ……… an air of innocence.
40. I will call ………you …….. tomorrow.
Answer :- 1. of, 2. of, 3. to, in, 4. among, 5. by, 6. of, 7. for, at, & to, 9. on, 10. from, 11. of, 12. on, 13. into, 14 to 15 about, 16. to, 17. at, 18. in, 19. at, 20. to, 21. x, 22. to, 23. for, 24. with, 25. from, 26. from, 27. to, 28. on, with, 29. with, 30. to, 31.x, 32. to, 33. of, 34. in, 35. of, 36. by, 37. with, 38. against, 39. on, 40. on, by.