Full List of Prepositions in English with Useful Examples-LEWM



 Prepositions

Exercise No. 1

1.   Your plan is not agreeable ______ your father’s wishes.

(a)  for                    (b) on          (c) with                 (d) to

2.   Jahangir is affectionate _____ children.

(a)  towards           (b) on          (c) with                 (d) of

3.   Your remarks are not adequate _____  children.

(a)  for                    (b) on          (c) with                 (d) to

4.   Nadeem is addicted _______ heroin.

(a) for                    (b) on          (c) with                 (d) to

5.   Jahangir is well acquainted _____ Salma.

(a)  towards           (b) on          (c) with                   (d) of

6.   He is always accurate _________ his judgement.

(a)  for                    (b) on          (c) in                     (d) to

7.   She is accomplished _____  singing.

(a)  in                     (b) on          (c) with                 (d) of

8.   He was absorbed _____ studies.

(a)  for                    (b) in           (c) with                 (d) to

9.   Your proposal is not acceptable _____ me.

(a)  to                     (b) on          (c) with                 (d) of

10.               Your plan is not agreeable ______ your father’s wishes.

(a)  for                    (b) on          (c) with                 (d) to

11.               He is accustomed ______ book reading.

(a)  in                     (b) to           (c) by                    (d) of

12.               The hall is adorned ______ fresh flowers.

(a)  in           (b) to           (c) by                    (d) with

13.               Your father has acceded ______ your request.

(a)  in           (b) to           (c) by                    (d) of

14.               He is not afraid ______ challenges.

(a) in (b) to           (c) of                     (d) with

15.               Your judgement is accurate ______ this project.

(a)  in           (b) to           (c) by                   (d) of

 

Exercise No. 2

1.   She is anxious _______ her son’s health.
(a) at                     (b) in                    (c) for                   (d) with

2.   I am aware ______ your evil doings.
(a) at                     (b) in                    (c) by          (d) of

3.   Rabia is amazed ______ her success.
(a) at                     (b) in                    (c) for                   (d) with

4.   I assure you ____ my co-operation.
(a) for                   (b) in                    (c) on          (d) of

5.   He is ashamed ______ his misbehavior.
(a) by                    (b) in                    (c) of           (d) over

6.   Are you annoyed ______ my performance.
(a) on                    (b) at                     (c) for                   (d) with

7.   Attach these certificates _____ this application.
(a) to                     (b) in                    (c) for                   (d) with

8.   This formula is not application ____ problem.
(a) at                     (b) to                     (c) for                   (d) with

9.   Everybody is ambitious _________ success.
(a) at                     (b) in                    (c) for                   (d) with

10.               She has finished apart ______ the last question.
(a) on                    (b) in                    (c) for                   (d) from

11.               He cannot apart _______ his children.
(a) at                     (b) in                    (c) by          (d) from

12.               How can you apart _____ your property?
(a) from                (b) in                    (c) for                   (d) at

13.               Keep yourself abreast _____ the challenges.
(a) at                     (b) in                    (c) by          (d) of

14.               You should ashamed ____ your misdeeds.
(a) from                (b) in                    (c) of           (d) at

15.               He was amazed ____ her remarks.
(a) at                     (b) in                    (c) by          (d) from

 

Exercise No. 3

1.   She was accompanied _________ her husband.
(a) from                (b) in                    (c) for                   (d) by

2.   I adhered _____ my stand point.
(a) to                     (b) in                    (c) for                   (d) at

3.   He added ______ my difficulties.
(a) from                 (b) to                     (c) for                   (d) at

4.   Saleem has appetite ___________ knowledge.
(a) from                 (b) in                    (c) for                   (d) at

5.   Saleem appointed Nawaz ______ this post.
(a) to                     (b) in                    (c) for                   (d) on

6.   He apologized ____ me _____ his misconduct.
(a) to                     (b) in                    (c) for                   (d) at

7.   He arrived ________ Pakistan.
(a) to                     (b) in                    (c) with       (d) at

8.   He arrived _____ Allama Iqbal Airport.
(a) to                     (b) in                    (c) for                   (d) at

9.   He arrived _______ home earlier.
(a) to                     (b) in                    (c) for                   (d) by

10.                He appealed _____ Judge _____ me.
(a) to                     (b) in                    (c) with       (d) at

11.                He admitted _____ the murder.
(a) to                     (b) in                    (c) for                   (d) with

12.                They were armed ______ weapons.
(a) with                 (b) in                    (c) for                   (d) at

13.                We appealed ______  the judge _____ him.

(a) to                     (b) in                    (c) for                   (d) against

16.               She is aspired ______ get admission _____ medical college.
(a) to                     (b) in                    (c) by          (d) to

 

Exercise No. 4

1.   She boasts ______ her wealth.
(a) to                    (b) in                    (c) for                   (d) of

2.   The poor man was begging _____ bread.
(a) to                    (b) in                    (c) for                   (d) with

3.   He is blessed _____ good health.
(a) with               (b) in                    (c) for                   (d) to

4.   I bought a pen ______ my sister on her success.
(a) to                    (b) in                    (c) for                   (d) with

5.   He was blamed ____ theft.
(a) to                    (b) in                    (c) for                   (d) on

6.   He is blind _____ his misdeeds.
(a) to                    (b) in                    (c) for                   (d) with

7.   Akram is blind ______ one eye.
(a) to                    (b) in                    (c) for                   (d) with

8.   Kent was banished _____ England ____ Scotland.
(a) to                    (b) in                    (c) for                   (d) from

9.   Do you believe _____ one God?
(a) to                    (b) in                    (c) for                   (d) with

10.              The research is based _____ facts.
(a) to                    (b) in                     (c) for                   (d) on

11.              She is brooding _____ her failures.
(a) to                    (b) over                (c) for                   (d) with

12.              The ship is going _____ bound _____ London.

(a) to                    (b) in                    (c) for                   (d) at

13.              He does not boast ­­­_____ his wealth.
(a) at                    (b) in                    (c) by          (d) of

14.              Please attend _____ the online lecture.
(a) from               (b) in                    (c) to           (d) at

15.              A child was born _____ her.
(a) from               (b) in                    (c) to           (d) at

 

Exercise No. 5

1. There are the candidates for this post.
   (a) to                      (b) in                    (c) for                   (d) at

2. Are you capable of solving this problem?
   (a) to                      (b) in                    (c) for                   (d) at

3. The circumstances are conducive ______ success.
   (a) for                     (b) in                    (c) to           (d) at

4. She is certain ______ her success.
   (a) to                      (b) in                    (c) of           (d) at

5. You are not consist ______ what you say.
   (a) on                     (b) in                    (c) for                   (d) at

6. John is content ______ his income.
   (a) to                      (b) with                 (c) for                   (d) at

7. Shehla was clothed ______ beautiful dress.
   (a) at                      (b) in                    (c) for                   (d) with

8. Water is composed ______hydrogen and oxygen.
   (a) to                      (b) in                    (c) of           (d) with

9. She is conscious ______ her shortcomings.
   (a) with                  (b) with                 (c) for                   (d) of

10.    You mobile is hardly comparable ______ mine.
    (a) to                     (b) in                    (c) for                   (d) on

11.    Your father is concerned ______ your future.
    (a) to                     (b) over                (c) for                   (d) with

12.    Your argument is contrary ______ remarks.
    (a) about              (b) in                    (c) for                   (d) at

Exercise No. 6

1.     There could be no compensation ______ the loss.
(a) to                         (b) in                    (c) for                   (d) on

2.     I have controversy ______ the issue.
(a) to                         (b) in                    (c) for                   (d) over

3.     He has great contempt ______ smoking.
(a) to                         (b) in                    (c) for                   (d) on

4.     This is a letter of condolence ______ the death of his mother.
(a) to                         (b) in                    (c) for                   (d) on

5.     He was charged ______ cheating.
(a) with                     (b) in                    (c) for                   (d) on

6.     He gave me caution ______ the danger.

(a) to                         (b) in                    (c) for                   (d) of

7.     Ali has no control ______ his rage.
(a) to                         (b) over                (c) for                   (d) on

8.     Rabia was having conversation ______ Usama.
(a) with                     (b) in                    (c) for                   (d) on

9.     A hungry man craves ______ food only.
(a) to                         (b) in                    (c) for                   (d) on

10. He has no connection _____ his friend these days.
(a) with                     (b) in                    (c) for                   (d) on

11. There is no cause ______ her rage.
(a) onto                     (b) in                    (c) of           (d) on

12. She has no compassion ______ idlers.
(a) to                         (b) in                    (c) for                   (d) on

13. What is the cause ______ his accident.
(a) to                         (b) in                    (c) for                   (d) on

14. There is no comparison of this book ______ that one.
(a) to                         (b) in                    (c) for                   (d) on

15. You should compensate ______ his loss.

(a) to                         (b) in                    (c) for                   (d) on

16. She has a lot of sympathetic care ______ orphan.
(a) to                         (b) in                    (c) for                   (d) on

 

Exercise No. 7

1.   A drowning man catches ______ straw.
  (a) to                       (b) at                     (c) for                   (d) on

2.   He is still cling ______ the old customs.
  (a) to                       (b) in                    (c) for                   (d) over

3.   The Muslims conferred ______ Muhammad Ali Jinnah the tile of the Quaid-e-Azam.
  (a) upon                 (b) in                    (c) for                   (d) on

4.   This class consists ______ 50 students.
  (a) to                       (b) on                   (c) for                   (d) on

5.   She gave her consent ______ me to join us soon.
  (a) with                   (b) in           (c) for                   (d) to

6.   Success consists ______ hard work only.

  (a) to                       (b) in                    (c) for                   (d) of

7.   I cannot comply ______ the old customs.
  (a) to                       (b) over                (c) for                   (d) with

8.   Saleem cannot conform ______ the old customs.
   (a) with                  (b) to           (c) for                   (d) on

9.   He is efficient enough ____ cope ______ the difficulties.
   (a) to                      (b) in           (c) with                 (d) on

10.      Ali conceals his secrets _____ everybody.
   (a) with                  (b) in           (c) for                   (d) from

11.      The doctor cured me ______ malaria.
   (a) onto                 (b) in           (c) of           (d) on

12.      I am convinced ______ Imran’s courage.
   (a) to                      (b) in                    (c) for                   (d) of

13.      Rabia tried ______ communicate _____ Saad.
   (a) to                      (b) with                 (c) for                   (d) on

14.      The two boys contend ______ the first prize.
    (a) to                     (b) with                 (c) for                   (d) on

15.      Knowledge without common sense counts ______ little.

(a) to                     (b) in                    (c) for                   (d) on

16.      I cannot count ______ an idler.

(a) to                     (b) in                    (c) for                   (d) on

 

Exercise No. 8

1.   Ali delights ______ swimming.
(a) in                          (b) at           (c) for                             (d) on

2.   She showed disgust ______ his attitude.
(a) to                          (b) in                    (c) at           (d) over

3.   I have no doubt ______ my success.
(a) upon                    (b) in            (c) for         (d) about

4.   He died ______ an accident.
(a) to                          (b) on                   (c) in           (d) on

5.   Sajjid is quite deaf ______ my advice.
(a) with                      (b) in           (c) for                   (d) to

6.   Aslam is devoid ______ good manner.

(a) to                          (b) in                    (c) for                   (d) of

7.   She was disappointed ______ her success.
(a) to                          (b) over                (c) at           (d) with

8.   She dealt ______ us kindly.
(a) with                      (b) to           (c) for                   (d) on

9.   O God deliver me ____ the miseries ______ the world.
(a) to                          (b) from                (c) with       (d) of

10.       He died _____ cancer.
(a) with                      (b) in           (c) of           (d) from

11.       They dwell ______ a beautiful valley.
(a) onto                      (b) in           (c) of           (d) on

12.       Salma always dreams ______ winning the prize.
(a) to                          (b) in                    (c) for                   (d) of

13.       The car dashed ______ a huge tree.
(a) to                          (b) with                 (c) for                   (d) against

14.       She is desirous ______ great success.
(a) to                          (b) with                 (c) for                   (d) on

15.       Your statement differs ______ your father’s.

(a) to                          (b) in                    (c) for                   (d) with

16.       She is deficient ______ spellings.

(a) to                          (b) in                    (c) for                   (d) on

 

Exercise No. 9

1.   Ali has no experience ______ teaching.
(a) in                     (b) of                     (c) for                             (d) on

2.   She has no experience ______ this business.
(a) to                     (b) in                    (c) at           (d) over

3.   I don’t have the required experience ______ this post.
(a) upon               (b) in            (c) for         (d) about

4.   Ali does not have any enmity ______ Sherooz.
(a) to                     (b) on                   (c) with       (d) on

5.   She is envious ______ my popularity.
(a) with                 (b) in           (c) of           (d) for

6.   They were engaged ______ healthy activities.

(a) to                     (b) in                    (c) for                   (d) of

7.   She was engaged ______ her cousin.
(a) to                     (b) over                (c) at           (d) with

8.   Lear was exposed ______ stormy elements.
(a) with                 (b) to           (c) for                   (d) on

9.   Can you escape ____ this blame?
(a) to                     (b) from                (c) with       (d) of

10.    Women in many countries are entitled _____ vote.
(a) with                 (b) in           (c) of           (d) to

11.    The sun emerged  ______ the clouds.
(a) onto                 (b) in           (c) from                (d) on

12.    Her dress is expressive ______ her status.
(a) to                     (b) in                    (c) for                   (d) of

13.    Everyone is eager  ______ fame and wealth.
(a) to                     (b) with                 (c) for                   (d) against

14.    You have the equal ability ______ Ali’s.
(a) to                     (b) with                 (c) for                    (d) on

15.    He is eligible ______ this post.

(a) to                     (b) in           (c) for                   (d) with

16.    Water is essential ______ life.

(a) to                     (b) in                    (c) for                   (d) on

 

Exercise No. 10

1.   Ali has failed ______ his all efforts.
(a) in                       (b) of                     (c) for                    (d) on

2.   This post is fit ______ his attitude.
(a) to                       (b) in                    (c) for                   (d) over

3.   Please, fill ______ the form ____ hand.
(a) upon                 (b) in            (c) for         (d) by

4.   The hunter fired ______ the tiger.
(a) to                       (b) on                   (c) at            (d) on

5.   Is she favourable ______ the poor.
(a) with                   (b) in           (c) to           (d) for

6.   He has developed no familiarity ______ the English language.

(a) to                       (b) with                 (c) for                   (d) by

7.   In Pakistan people have freedom ______ speech.
(a) to                       (b) over                (c) at           (d) of

8.   The bag was full ______ golden coins.
(a) with                   (b) of           (c) for                   (d) on

9.   The Muslims have full faith ____ the Islamic customs
(a) to                       (b) from                (c) with       (d) in

10.   Ali is fond _____ playing cricket.
(a) with                   (b) in           (c) of           (d) to

11.   You must not be fearful ______ snakes.
(a) onto                   (b) in           (c) of           (d) from

12.   The cows feed ______ grass.
(a) to                       (b) in                    (c) on          (d) of

13.   You are forgetful ______ your son’s politics.
(a) of                       (b) with                 (c) for                   (d) against

14.   The dog is faithful _____ his master.
(a) to                       (b) with                 (c) for                   (d) on

15.   Smoking is fatal ______ your lungs.

(a) to                       (b) in           (c) for                   (d) with

 

Exercise No. 11

1.   He glanced ______ the child _____ affection.
   (a) at                      (b) of           (c) with                           (d) on

2.   I am grateful ______ you _____ this timely help.
   (a) to                      (b) in                    (c) for                   (d) over

3.   I could not grasp ­­______ anything ______ his speech.
   (a) at                      (b) from      (c) for                  (d) by

4.   She is good ______ cooking.
   (a) to                      (b) on                   (c) at           (d) on

5.   She has a lot greed ______ gold.
   (a) with                  (b) in           (c) to           (d) for

6.   Can you guess ______ the meaning of his talk.

(a) to                     (b) with                 (c) at           (d) of

7.   She was grieved ______ the death of her father.
   (a) to                      (b) over                (c) at           (d) of

8.   Saleem has genius ______ the English literature.
   (a) with                  (b) of           (c) for                   (d) on

9.   I am deeply gratitude ____ your guidance.
   (a) to                      (b) from                (c) with       (d) in

10.      Ali is guilty _____ theft.
   (a) with                  (b) in           (c) of           (d) to

11.      The clouds are no guarantee ______ rain.
   (a) onto                 (b) in           (c) of           (d) from

12.      Ali has given ______ smoking.
    (a) to                     (b) in                    (c) on          (d) of

13.      Majid has given ______ gambling.
    (a) of                     (b) with                 (c) for                   (d) up

14.      You should not grumble _____ your lots.
    (a) to                     (b) at           (c) for                   (d) on

15.      Majid is gifted ______ brilliant sense of humor.

(a) to                     (b) in           (c) for                   (d) with

 

Exercise No. 12

1.   Rabia has great hope ____ success.
   (a) at          (b) of                     (c) for                   (d) on

2. Poverty is the only hindrance _____ his plant.
       (a) to                     (b) in                     (c) for                   (d) over

3. He has a lot of hatred _____ Farhat.
       (a) at                     (b) from               (c) for          (d) by

4. He is honest ______ his feelings.
       (a) to                     (b) on                    (c) about     (d) on

5. Corruption is hurtful ______ society.
       (a) with                 (b) in                     (c) to           (d) for

6. I held him ______ good esteem.

(a) in                     (b) with                 (c) at           (d) of

7. He is hungry ______ health.
       (a) to                     (b) over                (c) for                   (d) of

8. Saleem hankers _______ after success.
       (a) with                 (b) of                     (c) after       (d) on

9. He hinted ______ her defects
       (a) to                     (b) from                (c) at            (d) in

10. He is heir ______ his uncle.
       (a) with                 (b) in                     (c) of           (d) to

11. He is heir _____ the throne.
       (a) to                     (b) in                     (c) of           (d) from

12. Ali is hopeful _____ his success.
       (a) to                     (b) in                    (c) on          (d) of

13. Smoking is hostile ______ health.
       (a) of                     (b) with                 (c) to           (d) up

14. Please hang _____ the rope.
       (a) to                     (b) at                     (c) for                   (d) on

15. I have handed ______ the papers.

(a) to                     (b) in                     (c) for                   (d) over

 

Exercise No. 13

1.   Saleem imparted ____ me the secret of his popularity.
            (a) at           (b) of                     (c) to            (d) on

2.   She imposed _____ me a difficult task to do.
            (a) to           (b) in                     (c) for                   (d) over

3.   He incited me _____ theft.
            (a) at           b) to                    (c) for          (d) by

4.   He impressed me ______ his ability.
            (a) to           (b) on                    (c) with       (d) on

5.   Could your infer any result ______ these happening?
            (a) with       (b) in                     (c) to           (d) from

6.   She inquired  ______ the matter.

  (a) in           (b) with                 (c) at           (d) of

7.   She interfered______ my matter.
            (a) to           (b) in                     (c) for                   (d) of

8.   Saleem introduced Ali _______ me.
            (a) with       (b) of                     (c) to           (d) on

9.   He impressed ______ me the benefits of hard work.
            (a) to           (b) on                             (c) at            (d) in

10.   He is ignorant ______ his demerits.
            (a) with       (b) in                     (c) of           (d) to

11.   She could not invest her money _____ this business.
            (a) to           (b) in                     (c) of           (d) from

12.   He did not invite Ali _____ dinner.
            (a) to           (b) in                    (c) on          (d) of

13.   Salma was ill ______ fever.
            (a) of           (b) with                 (c) to           (d) up

14.   He is intent _____ destroying my fame.
            (a) to           (b) at                     (c) for                   (d) on

15.   Hard work is indispensable ______ success.

(a) to           (b) in                     (c) for                   (d) over

16.   He is involved _____ corruption activities.

(a) to           (b) in                     (c) for                   (d) over

17.   Your arguments are quite irrelevant _____ to issue.

(a) to           (b) in                     (c) for                   (d) over

 

Exercise No. 14

1.   The aeroplane landed ____ the Allama Iqbal airport.
   (a) at          (b) of                     (c) for                   (d) on

2.  He was lavish _____ his praise for her dress.
       (a) to                     (b) in                     (c) for                   (d) over

3. Horatio was loyal _____ Hamlet. (Shakespeare’s character)
       (a) at                     (b) from               (c) for          (d) to

4. The rich are liable ______ pay taxes.
       (a) to                     (b) on                    (c) about     (d) on

5. He was leaning ______ the tree.
       (a) with                 (b) against            (c) to           (d) for

6. Aslam is jealous ______ my good esteem.

(a) in             (b) with                 (c) at           (d) of

7. Ali is very much keen ______ driving.
       (a) to                     (b) on                             (c) for                   (d) of

8. He had no justification _______ the crime.
       (a) with                 (b) of                     (c) for                   (d) on

9. He knows little ______ the rascal.
       (a) to                     (b) by                    (c) of            (d) in

10. He has great lust ______ knowledge.
       (a) with                 (b) for                   (c) of           (d) to

11. He has more likening _____ her sister.
       (a) to                     (b) in                     (c) of           (d) for

12. Ali is keen _____ learn English grammar.
       (a) to                     (b) in                    (c) on          (d) of

13. The cows live ______ grass.
       (a) of                     (b) with                 (c) on          (d) up

14. She has been lying _____ in the bed.
       (a) to                     (b) at                     (c) in           (d) on

15. She longs  ______ getting admission to a medical college.

(a) to                     (b) in                     (c) for                   (d) over

 

Exercise No. 15

1. Rabia married her daughter ____ a rich man.
          (a) at                     (b) of                     (c) for                   (d) to

2. The chair is made _____ find wood.
       (a) to                     (b) in                     (c) of           (d) over

3. Pollution is a great menace _____ environment.
       (a) at                     (b) to                   (c) for          (d) by

4. Mr. Chips was mourning  ______ his wife’s death.
       (a) to                     (b) on                    (c) over       (d) on

5. His wife is mad  ______ him.
       (a) with                 (b) on                    (c) to           (d) for

6. Rashid was mad ______ anger.

(a) in             (b) with                 (c) at           (d) of

7. He is a mindful ______ his family’s needs.
       (a) to                     (b) over                (c) for                   (d) of

8. Saleem married _______ Alia.
       (a) with                 (b) of                     (c) to            (d) no preposition

9. He is marvel ______ his own success.
       (a) to                     (b) from                (c) at            (d) in

10. Don’t meddle ______ others’ affairs.
       (a) with                 (b) in                     (c) of           (d) to

11. What is the motive _____ American ambassador’s visit in Pakistan.
       (a) to                     (b) in                     (c) of           (d) from

12. You should meditate _____ your failure.
       (a) to                     (b) in                    (c) on          (d) of

13. The company has merged ______ another company.
       (a) of                     (b) with                 (c) to           (d) into

14. Alia is a good match _____ Aslam.
       (a) to                     (b) at                     (c) for                   (d) on

15. The baby is murmuring ______ his brother.

(a) to                     (b) in                     (c) for                   (d) against

 

Exercise No. 16

1.   Rabia does not object ____ proposal.
   (a) at          (b) of                     (c) to           (d) on

2. Suddenly, it occurred Poverty _____ me that I was late.
       (a) to                     (b) in                     (c) for                   (d) over

3. The mother was overwhelmed _____ grief.
       (a) at                     (b) from               (c) for           (d) with

4. Corruption is obnoxious ______ every society.
       (a) to                     (b) on                    (c) about     (d) on

5. Unemployment is the main obstruction ______ development.
       (a) with                 (b) in                     (c) to           (d) for

6. These two novels are opposite ______ each other.

(a) in             (b) with                 (c) at           (d) to

7. She got offended ______ my behaviour.
       (a) to                     (b) over                (c) for                   (d) at

8. Every man should be obedient _______ the laws.
       (a) with                 (b) of           (c) after                (d) to

9. The judge gave orders ______ the arrest of the criminals.
       (a) to                     (b) from      (c) for                             (d) in

10. This movie is an offense ______ the society.
       (a) with                 (b) against            (c) of           (d) to

11. Jungle is a natural place _____ the animals..
       (a) for                   (b) in                     (c) of           (d) from

12. Your failure is a neglect _____ your carelessness.
       (a) to                     (b) in                    (c) on          (d) of

13. The patient is being operated ______.
       (a) of                     (b) with                 (c) to           (d) upon

14. The boys are occupied _____ computer games.
       (a) with                 (b) at                     (c) for                   (d) on

15. Salma was offended ______ my rude behaviour.

(a) to                     (b) by           (c) for                   (d) over

 

 

Exercise No. 17

1.   No one can part her ____ her husband.
   (a) at          (b) of                     (c) from                (d) on

2. Are you will to participate  _____ the meeting.
       (a) to                     (b) in                     (c) for                   (d) over

3.  This problem does not pertain _____ me.
       (a) at                     (b) from               (c) to           (d) by

4. He had to pay his _________ his crime.
       (a) to                     (b) for                   (c) about              (d) on

5. She pleaded ______  him to help her.
       (a) with                 (b) in                     (c) to           (d) for

6. He prefers fruit ______ sweets.

(a) to                     (b) with                 (c) from                (d) over

7. He presided ______ the meeting.
       (a) to                     (b) over                (c) for                   (d) of

8.  Nobody could prevent Saleem _______ smoking.
       (a) with                 (b) of                     (c) after                (d) on

9. Rabia takes pride ______ her beauty.
       (a) to                     (b) from                (c) at            (d) in

10. Mr. Chips was popular ______ his boys.
       (a) with                 (b) in                     (c) of           (d) to

11. I am very partial _____ ice-cream.
       (a) to                     (b) in                     (c) of           (d) from

12. She must protect her baby _____ cold.
       (a) to                     (b) in                    (c) on          (d) from

13. Kashif has great passion ______ studies.
       (a) of                     (b) with                 (c) to           (d) for

14.  Alia is proud _____ her beauty.
       (a) of                     (b) at                     (c) for                   (d) on

15. Honour is preferable ______ wealth.

(a) to                     (b) in                     (c) for                   (d) over

16. He is possessed _____ great wealth.
       (a) to                     (b) in                     (c) of           (d) from

17. His consistency would be productive _____  good result.
       (a) to                     (b) in                    (c) on          (d) of

18. Salmee wrote preface  ______ this book.
       (a) of                     (b) with                 (c) to           (d) for

19.  Hassan is proficient _____ English.
       (a) of                     (b) at                     (c) for                   (d) on

20. It is not proper _____ you _____ go there.

(a) to                     (b) in                     (c) for                   (d) over

21. My ring is precious ______ me.
       (a) to                     (b) in                     (c) of           (d) from

22. She Plays _____ guitar very well.
       (a) to                     (b) in                    (c) on          (d) from

23. The Muslims pray ______ Allah Almighty.
       (a) of                     (b) with                 (c) to           (d) for

24.  The teacher prevailed the class _____ hard.
       (a) of                     (b) at                     (c) for                   (d) on

25. He was punished ______ his crime.

(a) to                     (b) in                     (c) for                   (d) over

 

Exercise No. 18

1. What is the reason ____ your failure.
                   (a) at                     (b) of                     (c) for                   (d) on

2.  Shazia has recovered _____ her illness.
       (a) to                     (b) in                     (c) for                   (d) from

3.  Farid did not reconcile _____ his stupid view.
       (a) at                     (b) to                   (c) for          (d) by

4. Rabia reminded me ______ my promise.
       (a) to                     (b) of                     (c) about     (d) on

5. You can rely ______ me in this matter.
       (a) with                 (b) in           (c) to           (d) on

6. He repented ______ his sins before his death.

(a) in                     (b) with       (c) at           (d) of

7.  Could you rescue her ______ his custody.
       (a) to                     (b) over                (c) for                   (d) of

8. He resolved _______ regularity and succeeded.
       (a) with                 (b) of           (c) after       (d) on

9.  In mountain countries, rain crops rests ______ rains.
       (a) to                     (b) from                (c) at            (d) on

10.  He rewarded me ______ a wrist watch.
       (a) with                 (b) in           (c) of           (d) to

11. The English ruled _____ India for 150 years.
       (a) to                     (b) over                 (c) of           (d) from

12. Akram robbed me _____ my possession.
       (a) to                     (b) in                    (c) on          (d) of

13. I am responsible ______ my boss for my doings.
       (a) of                     (b) with                 (c) to           (d) up

14. Pakistan is rich _____ natural resources.
       (a) in                     (b) at                     (c) for                   (d) on

15.  No remedy has been found ______ AIDS.

(a) to                     (b) in                     (c) for                   (d) over

16.  He gave many references ______ Hamlet. (Shakespeare’s play)

(a) to                     (b) in                     (c) for                   (d) with

17.  He has to resign himself ______ to the plans of his boss.

(a) to                     (b) in                     (c) for                   (d) over

18.  There came no reply ______ my letter.

(a) to                     (b) in                     (c) for                   (d) over

19.  He requested me _____ help.

(a) to                     (b) in                    (c) for                   (d) at

20.  He repented ______ his guilt.

(a) to                     (b) in                     (c) for                   (d) over

21.  The pond is replete ______ fish.

(a) to                     (b) in                     (c) for                   (d) by

22.  He robbed me ______ my possession.

(a) to                     (b) in                     (c) for                   (d) of

 

Exercise No. 19

1.   Hin is sure ____ her success in NMDCAT.
   (a) at          (b) of           (c) for                   (d) on

2. The school is surrounded _____ a high wall.
       (a) to                     (b) in           (c) for                   (d) by

3. She does not have any sorry _____ the poor.
       (a) at                    b) from       (c) for         (d) by

4.  Aslam is slave _____ his desires.
       (a) to                     (b) of           (c) about              (d) on

5. The food is sufficient ______ two men.
       (a) with                 (b) in           (c) to           (d) for

6. The crow was flying ______ search of water.

(a) in                     (b) with                 (c) at           (d) of

7.  She is slow ______ her handwriting.
       (a) to                     (b) in                     (c) for                   (d) of

8.  Jahangir is skillful _______ oil painting.
       (a) at                     (b) of                     (c) after       (d) on

9. Nadeem is sick ______ a long driving.
       (a) to                     (b) of                     (c) at            (d) in

10. She was sensible ______ the difficulties she was in.
       (a) with                 (b) in                     (c) of           (d) to

11. Saleem is short _____ money now-a-days.
       (a) to                     (b) in                     (c) of           (d) from

12. I am surprised _____ his skills.
       (a) to                     (b) at                     (c) on          (d) of

13. He saved him ______ complete ruin.
       (a) of                     (b) with                 (c) to           (d) up

14. Don’t sneer _____ the poor.
       (a) to                     (b) at                     (c) for                   (d) on

15. He is satisfied ______ his son’s progress.

(a) to                     (b) in                     (c) for                   (d) with

16. The Holy Quran is sacred _____ the Muslims.
       (a) to                     (b) at                     (c) for                   (d) on

17. She was shocked ______ her brother’s failure.

(a) to                     (b) in                     (c) for                   (d) at

18. Everyone should seek _____ knowledge.
       (a) by                    (b) at                     (c) for                   (d) on

19. He was successful  ______ his all efforts.

(a) to                     (b) in                     (c) for                   (d) with

20. Can you side _____ me in this matter.
       (a) of                     (b) at                     (c) with       (d) on

21. Majid is superior ______ Kashif in the office.

(a) to                     (b) in                     (c) for                   (d) with

22. The poor are striving _____ the poverty these days.
       (a) against            (b) at                     (c) for                   (d) on

 

Exercise No. 20

1.   The mother is tending ____ her son.
   (a) at          (b) of                     (c) to           (d) on

2. One should not be traitor _____ one’s country.
       (a) to                     (b) in                     (c) for                   (d) over

3. He pretends to be true _____ Saleem.
       (a) at                     (b) to                    (c) for         (d) by

4. She is tired _____ teaching kids.
       (a) to                     (b) on                    (c) of            (d) on

5. He has tided ______ his all difficulties.
       (a) with                 (b) in                     (c) to           (d) over

6. Pakistan has trade ______ India.

(a) in                     (b) with                 (c) at           (d) of

7. The parents are tired ______ their naughty sons.
       (a) to                     (b) over                (c) for                   (d) of

8. Ali is trembling _____ fear. (cold/anger)
       (a) with                 (b) of           (c) after                (d) on

9. Pakistan trades ______ cotton, fish, and leather.
       (a) to                     (b) from                (c) at            (d) in

10. Hamlet thrusted his sword ______ Plonius. (Shakespeare’s character)
       (a) with                 (b) in                     (c) of           (d) to

11. Gorgios triumphed _____ his opposition.
       (a) to                     (b) in                     (c) of           (d) over

12. Ali has no taste _____ classical music.
       (a) to                     (b) in                    (c) for                   (d) of

13. He is trifled ______ his superiors.
       (a) of                     (b) with                 (c) to           (d) up

14. She takes _____ her mother.
       (a) to                     (b) after                (c) for                   (d) on

15. Ali tends ______ commerce professions.

(a) to                     (b) in                     (c) for                   (d) over

 

Exercise No. 21

1.   Rabia is vexed ____ her stubborn son.
   (a) at          (b) of                     (c) with       (d) on

2. She is vexed _____ his misbehavior.
       (a) to                     (b) in                     (c) at           (d) over

3. Nadeem is void _______ common sense.
       (a) at                     b) from                (c) of           (d) by

4. Our college team got victory ______ the Blue team.
       (a) over                 (b) on                    (c) about              (d) on

5. Ali has fallen victim _____ smoking.
       (a) with                 (b) in                     (c) to           (d) for

6. Allam Iqbal urged the Muslims to give ______ their differences.

(a) in             (b) with                 (c) up                   (d) of

7. Rabia is unfit ______ this post.
       (a) to           (b) over                (c) for                            (d) of

8. Saleem urged _____ Fareed to give up smoking.
       (a) with                 (b) of           (c) on                    (d) up

9. He has no use ______ a computer. (use for sth)
       (a) to                     (b) for         (c) at                      (d) in

10. What is the use ______ electricity. (general use of sth)
       (a) with                 (b) in           (c) of                     (d) for

11. He is vested _____ issuance license.
       (a) to                     (b) in           (c) of                     (d) from

12. Ali cost his vote _____ PTI.
       (a) to                     (b) in           (c) for                             (d) of

13. He is unknown _____ me by name.  
       (a) of                     (b) with       (c) to                     (d) up

14. She is vain _____ her luxuriant hair.
       (a) to                     (b) at           (c) for                             (d) in

15. Ali is well versed ______ oration.

(a) to                     (b) in           (c) for                             (d) over

 

Exercise No. 22

1.   The brave don’t yield ____ their enemies.
   (a) at          (b) of           (c) for                             (d) to

2. He is zealous _____ driving cars.
       (a) to                     (b) in           (c) for                             (d) over

3. Everyone yearns _____ wealth and fame.
       (a) at                     (b) from      (c) for                  (d) by

4. Saleem is worthy ______ respect.
       (a) to                     (b) on          (c) of                     (d) on

5. The servant waited ______ him at meal.
       (a) with                 (b) in           (c) on                    (d) for

6. The students are waiting ______ the result today.

(a) for                   (b) with       (c) at                     (d) of

7. Everyone should be wary ______ that cunning woman.
       (a) to                     (b) over       (c) for                         (d) of

8. Saleem is want _______ further funds.
       (a) with                 (b) of           (c) after                (d) on

9. Rabia is wanting ______ wisdom
       (a) to                     (b) from      (c) at                      (d) in

10. Whom are you working ______ ?
       (a) with                 (b) in           (c) for                       (d) to

11. He is weak _____ Mathematics.
       (a) to                     (b) in           (c) of                     (d) from

12. Ali is the only witness _____ the crime.
       (a) to                     (b) in           (c) on                    (d) of

13. He has got warrant _______ arrest.
       (a) of                     (b) for         (c) to                     (d) up

14. She has withdrawn _____ the local seat.
       (a) to                     (b) at           (c) for                   (d) from

15. Students has zest ______ the trip to Murree.

(a) to                     (b) in           (c) for                      (d) over


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