Preposition
for JSC Exam
1. Fill the
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Nobody can prosper (a) ---- life without industry. You have to
work hard either (b) ---- earn money or to acquire knowledge. Those who are
idle always lag (c) -----.Those, who have achieved higher position (d) ------
the society are all industrious. Remember that industry is the key (e)
----prosperity. (f) ----- industry none can prosper in life.
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One should not run (a) ------ the money because those who are
hanker (b) ----- money cannot enjoy mental peace. Sometimes, it may lead one
(c) ----- some unexpected troubles. It also happens that greed (d) ------ money
brings (e) ------ many problems. So we should be contented (f) ------ what we
have.
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The Eiffel Tower was named (a) ---- Gustave Eifel, A Frenchman. He
was born (b) ---- a prosperous family in 1832. He graduated (c) ---- the
Central School (d) ---- Engineering (e) ----- Paris and went to work (f) ---- a
railway construction.
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Patriotism refers to love for one’s own country. It removes all
sorts of meanness (a) ---- human mind and makes it broad. Patriotism inspires a
man to shed the last drop of blood to defend the freedom of his country. A man
(b) ----- this quality is no better than a beast. A true patriot is honored (c)
------ all. His only aim is to promote the welfare (d) ----- his country and
countrymen. He always remembers a wise saying” Mother and motherland are
superior (e) ----- heaven. “There are some traitors who always try to destroy
the glory of the country (f) ------ self interest.
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In a society all men are not equally well-off. Some are rich and
some are very poor. This is because (a)—in equal distribution of national
wealth. Many are deprived (b)—the basic needs of life. They must be
provided(c)—their dues. The rich always draw a line of contrast (d)—themselves
and the poor. They look down (e)—the poor. They think if the poor have riches
they will lose their control over them. What strange ideal!
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A pious man is absorbed (a) ------ meditation. He has firm faith
in Allah. He abides (b) ----- the rules of religion. He clings(c) ------ his
faith. He knows that man is accountable to Allah (d) ----- his action. So he
leads his life according (e) -------- religion. He is not angry (f) -----
anybody.
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Everyone 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 (f) ------- covetousness.
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Man cannot prosper (a) ------- life (b) ------ industry. You have
to work hard ------ gain knowledge. Those who have reached high position (c)
----- the society are all active. You should remember that industry is the key
(d) ------- success. Without it we cannot reach the goal (e) -------- life.
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Man has an unquenchable thirst (a) -------- knowledge. He is never
satisfied (b) ------- what he has know and seen. The curiosity to know more,
coupled (c) -------- the indomitable spirit (d) -----adventure has inspired him
(e) ------ undertake and carry out dangerous tasks. It eventually resulted (f)
------ epoch-making discoveries.
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The Olympic Games were named (a) ---- the town of Olympia in
Greece. It was in Olympia that the games were first held long (b) ----- the
Christian era begin. In those days Greece was divided(c) ----- many cities and
men of different cities used to fight one another most of the time. A man named
Iphitos became concerned (d) ------ such wasteful strife’s. He hit (e) ------a
plan to set (f) ------ peace in the country. His plan worked well.
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A good student is fond (a) ---- books. He adheres (b) ----- his
studies. He always tries (c) ----- cut a brilliant figure (d) ------ the
examination. He never deviates (e) ------ his duties because success depends
(f) ---- hard work.
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Iphitos hit (a) ----- a plan. He invited the best athletes (b)
-------- the nearby cities to the valley (c) -----Olympia to take part (d)
-------athletic contest. Iphitos’s plan worked well. For a time, the Greek
warriors instead (e) ----- fighting their neighbors, tried to out do their
rivals (f) --------friendly games and sports.
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An honest man is true (a) ------ his word. He does not deviate (b)
------ the path (c) ------ honesty. He knows that true peace consists (d)
------ honesty. So he does not fall a victim (e) ------ any greed. He has no
ambition (f) ------ worldly things.
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Freedom is a birth right (a) ------ every human being. Similarly
every nation has the right (b) ---- be independent. No nation can prosper(c)
------- independence. Independence gives proper scope (d) ------ the
development of a nation. Struggle (e) ----- independence has been going on (f)
----- many countries of the world.
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Plants and trees are important element (a) ------ our environment.
They are absolutely necessary (b) ------- our existence (c) ------ this earth.
They help (d) ------- maintain the ecological balance of the environment. It is
admitted that to maintain ecological balance (e) ------ least 24% of the total land area (f) ------- a country should be forests.
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All know that smoking is injurious (a) -----the health. But those
who smoke do not abstain (b) ----- smoking. They are not careful(c) ----- their
health. Finally they fall (d) ------ many diseases. It is hoped that smokers
will give (e) ------- smoking.
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Man’s dignity depends (a) --------his activity. As a social being
he has to live (b) ------- others and work (c) -------- others. He should
always be sincere (d) ------- his duty but never be proud (e) ------- his high
position in the society. He should remember that dignity runs (f) ------ him
who never hankers after dignity.
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Poly bags are used (a) -------- many ways. They are particularly
used (b) ------- carrying things and packing. But these bags do not decompose
(c) ------ any rate. So when people throw these bags, they create many
problems. These thrown (d) ------- bags (e) ------ town and city areas
ultimately find ways (f) ------ drain and sewerage lines.
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The moon is a familiar figure (a) ------- all of us. She awaken a
feeling (b) ------ love and tenderness in our hearts. Even infant in arms
stretches (c) ------- its hand to grasp this beautiful object. Nor is her
appeal confined (d) ------ only children. Ever since the stirring (e) ------
the poetic faculty in a man, she has furnished a theme (f) ------- poets and
artists.
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About 72% of the surface (a) ------ the earth is covered (b) -----
water, but its distribution (c) ----- the land is not at all even. The desert
region has little or no water, but our country has been richly endowed (d)
----- water resources. Apart (e) ------ heavy rainfall during the monsoon, we
have one of the largest networks (f) ------ rivers in the world.
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Although a city life has many advantages, a city dweller sometimes
gets tired (a) ------ it. He can not attend the office and other places (b)
-------- time because (c) -------- traffic jam. The air in the city is polluted
(d) -------- smoke and dust. Beside, he is always busy (e) ------ a lot (f)
------ commitments.
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The result (a) ------- honesty is (b) ------ description. It
results (c) --------- peace. On the other hand, misery results (d) ----------
vice. So we should abstain (e) --------- evil deeds. Evil deeds bring (f)
-------- ruin.
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In a society all men are not equally well off. Some are rich and
some are very poor. This is because (a) -------- inequal distribution of
national wealth. Many are deprived (b) -------- the basic needs (c) -------
life. They must be provided (d) -------- their dues. The rich always draw a
line of contrast (e) ------- themselves and the poor. Most of them look down
(f) ------ the poor. They should be conscious and their humanity should be
improved.
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Nahian worked hard ------ his JSC examination. His effort did not
end ----- smoke. He succeeded ------ the examination. His parents were glad
------- his success. They congratulated him ------- his brilliant result. For
his brilliant result, he is greatly indebted -------- his teachers and parents.
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Mr. Alam was a school
teacher. He was very popular ------- his students. The student has easy access
-------- his room. Whenever the students entered ------- his room, they found
him absorbed ------ studies. He was proficient ------- English. He never became
tired ------- help the students.
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It is known to all that smoking is detrimental (a) --------
health. Inspite (b) ------ knowing the fact, the smoker do not abstain (c)
------- smoking. They are indifferent (d) -------- their health. Those who are
addicted (e) ------- smoking lose appetite (f) ----- food.
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The 21st February is a memorable day (a) ------ the
history in our nation. That day many Bangalees sacrificed their lives (b) -----
the sake (c) ---- their mother tongue. We pay homage (d) ----- the martyrs of
the language movement (e) -------- that day. We should use mother tongue in
every sphere (f) ---- our lives.
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A man accustomed (a) ------ hard work, is not afraid (b) ----- any
difficulties. He is worthy (c) ------ praise (d) ------ his hard work. He is
never indifferent (e) ------ success. He knows that the idle suffer (f) -----
the long run.
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We have many duties (a) ----- our parents, because we are indebted
(b) ------ them (c) ------ our life on earth. They are our best well wishers.
They take special care (d) ------ us, right (e) -------- our birth with
greatest love and affection. They love us more than anyone else (f) ---------
earth.
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