Prepositions for class 9, 10 and SSC Exam 2026 and 2027
1) Complete the text with suitable prepositions.
Ours is a riverine country. Rivers are
everywhere (a) -------- our life literature, economy and culture. But are the
rivers (b) -------- good shape? Unfortunately, they are not. Though rivers are
part and parcel (c) -------- our life, we ourselves are cruel (d) -------- them.
A few rivers are already dead, and several are going (e) -------- the pangs of
death.
(a) in; (b) in; (c)
of; (d) to; (e) through.
2) Complete the text with suitable prepositions.
Education is essential (a) --------
socio-economic development. A man devoid (b) -------- cannot contribute (c) --------
the society. On the other hand, an educated man plays a pivotal role (d) --------
enhancing the pace of socio-economic development. A country should put much
emphasis (e) -------- educating its citizens.
(a) for:
(b) of; (c) to; (d) in; (e) on.
3) Complete the text with suitable prepositions.
It is known (a) -------- all that one day
all will pass away (b) -------- this earth. So, we have no escape (c) --------
death. Death is common (d) -------- all. So, we should not mourn (e) --------
the dead.
(a) to; (b) from; (c) from; (d) to; (e)
for.
4) Complete the text with suitable prepositions.
This is an age (a) --------
globalization. This is also an age of information and technology. People all
over the world are virtually connected (b) -------- one another (c) --------the
borders. Hence, the necessity of social networks has emerged. But the young
generations are getting addicted (d) -------- social networks like Facebook,
Twitter, Instagram, etc. As a result, they are now lagging behind. So, they
should be kept aloof (e) -------- using the Internet excessively and
unnecessarily.
(a) of; (b) with/to; (c) beyond/across;
(d) to; (e) from.
5) Complete the text with suitable prepositions.
Life of common people is beset (a) --------
a number of troubles. Price spiral has added new sufferings (b) -------- our
life. Indeed, price of daily commodities has gone (c) -------- the ability of
the common people. Lack (d) -------- supervision is responsible (e) -------- it.
(a) with;
(b) to/in: (c) beyond; (d) of; (e) for.
6) Complete the text with suitable prepositions.
If you want to derive the best (a) _____ your education,
you must be fully aware (b) _____ some basic things. You should never be
indifferent (c) _____ your study. You should also not run (d) _____ substandard
traditional guidebooks. As a matter of fact, confining yourself (e) _____ poor
quality notebooks or suggestions to learn something is not wise.
(a) from; (b) of; (c) to; (d) after; (e) to/within.
7) Complete the text with suitable prepositions.
A good boy is accustomed (a) _____ hard work. He is not
addicted (b) _____ any bad thing. He is not averse (c) _____ any hard work. He
is gifted (d) _____ his determination. Since he is used to hard work, he is not
doubtful (e) _____ his success.
(a)
to (b) to (c) to
(d) with (e) about
8) Complete the text with suitable prepositions.
Drug addiction has become a serious problem (a) _____
modern society. Many young men and women are falling victims (b) _____ this.
There are many reasons (c) _____ drug addiction. But we cannot allow this (d)
_____ our country. The first thing to do is to highlight its dangerous effects
(e) _____ people. The government and mass media can play an effective role in
this respect.
(a)
in (b) to (c) behind (d) in
(e) on
9) Complete the text with suitable prepositions.
Books are our best friends. They share (a) _____ us
information and knowledge whenever we need. They enable us to have a glimpse
(b) _____ cultures, traditions, arts, history, geography, health, psychology
and many other subjects and aspects of life. Good books always guide us (c)
_____ the right path (d) _____ life. Reading good books helps us to understand
the world (e) _____ better.
(a)
with (b) into/of (c) to (d) in (e) for/ around
10) Complete the text with suitable prepositions.
Corruption is a curse (a) _____ a nation. It is a great
hindrance (b) _____ development. For corrupt people, a nation will surely sink
(c) _____ oblivion. Corrupt people are hated by all. The common people have no
respect (d) _____ them. They are devoid (e) _____ honesty.
(a)
to/of (b) to (c) into (d) in/of/for (e) of
11) Complete the text with suitable prepositions.
A teacher is an architect (a) _____ a nation. He plays an important
role (b) _____ building up an educated nation. He dispels the darkness (c) ____
ignorance (d) _____ the lot of a nation. A good teacher never hankers (e) _____
money.
(a)
of (b) in (c) into (d) from (e) after
12) Complete the text with suitable prepositions.
Email has brought (a) _____ a revolution in modern
communication. Messages can be transmitted (b) _____ one country to another (c)
_____ seconds. It is far cheaper than telephone calls. Trade and commerce has
become greatly dependent (d) _____ this speedy mode (e) _____ communication.
(a)
about (b) from (c) within (d) on (e) of
13) Complete the text with suitable prepositions.
The moon is a very familiar figure (a) _____ all of us. She
awakens a feeling (b) _____ love and tenderness (c) _____ our hearts. Even
infants in arms stretches (d) _____ their hands to grasp the beautiful thing.
Nor is her appeal confined only (e) _____ children. Ever since the string of
the poetic faculty in man, she has furnished a theme for poets and artists.
(a)
to (b) of (c) in (d) out (e) to
14) Complete the text with suitable prepositions.
Traffic problem is a major problem (a) _____ our day-to-day
life. Mainly the city dwellers suffer (b) _____ it. The drivers do not abide
(c) _____ the traffic rules. Most often traffic problems occur (d) _____ the
congested areas where the roads are very narrow in proportion (e) _____ our
population.
(a)
in (b) from (c) by (d) in (e) to
15) Complete the text with suitable prepositions.
Mr. Reza is a poor but honest man. His honesty is known (a)
_____ everyone in his locality. He often suffers (b) _____ hunger. He is
deprived (c) _____ comfort and many other things. Nevertheless, he does not
long (d) _____ wealth. He never hankers (e) _____ name and fame. He leads his
life by honest means.
(a)
to (b) from (c) of (d) for (e) after
16) Complete the text with suitable prepositions.
Patriotism is the quality inherent (a) _____ a man. Love
(b) _____ motherland is necessary for the betterment of a nation. The people
who are patriotic are noted (c) _____ their patriotism. Their contribution does
not sink (d) _____ oblivion. They are worthy (e) _____ praise.
(a)
in (b) for (c) for (d) into (e) of
17) Complete the text with suitable prepositions.
What are the qualities of a good student? A good student is
always attentive (a) _____ his studies. He is never indifferent (b) _____ his
studies. He does not learn things (c) _____ rote. He is always curious and
innovative. His thirst (d) _____ knowledge knows no bounds. He does not confine
himself (e) _____ the traditional studies.
(a)
to (b) to (c) by (d) for (e) to
18) Complete the text with suitable prepositions.
Trees are very useful (a) _____ man. They are highly
essential (b) _____ our existence. They protect the rich top soil (c) _____
getting washed away by rain water and floods. They add beauty (d) _____ our
lives. They provide us (e) _____ food, wood, shade, shelter and so on.
(a)
to (b) for (c) from (d) to (e) with
19) Complete the text with suitable prepositions.
The environment plays an important role (a) _____ our life.
In short, what we have (b) _____ us including people, houses, air, water, etc.
is called environment. These are the main elements (c) _____ our environment.
For ensuring sound life the balance (d) _____ the natural elements is very
significant. Sometimes for lack of knowledge, we don’t realize the importance
(e) _____ it. As a result, we are polluting out environment unknowingly.
(a)
in (b) around (c) of (d) of (e) of
20) Complete the text with suitable prepositions.
We got our freedom (a) _____ the sacrifice of hundreds and
thousands of lives. The patriots (b) _____ our land fought (c) _____ the
oppression of the West Pakistani rulers. Finally, the oppressors were bound to
surrender (d) _____ our freedom fighters. But a great number (e) _____ the sons
of the land died in the war.
(a)
through (b) of (c) against (d) to (e) of
21) Complete the text with suitable prepositions.
I caught sight (a) _____ him while crossing the road. I
tried to talk (b) _____ him. But he was (c) _____ a hurry. He was one of my
best friends. Both of us studied in the same school. I had an intimacy (d)
_____ him. Both of us got separated (e) _____ each other on the completion of
SSC Examination.
(a) of (b) to (c) in (d) with (e) from
22) Complete the text with suitable prepositions.
I am glad to receive your letter. We have wanted to know
(a) _____ the picnic that we made. I am now writing (b) _____ you about it. It
was winter vacation. Our college was closed. I (c) _____ some of my friends
decided to make a picnic. We selected Sonargaon (d) _____ the picnic spot.
After reaching Sonargaon, we finished our breakfast (e) _____ about 8:30 am.
(a)
about (b) to (c) with (d) for (e) at
23) Complete the text with suitable prepositions.
A good student is never indifferent (a) _____ his studies.
He always adheres (b) _____ his studies. He does not learn things (c) _____
rote. Moreover, he has great thirst (d) _____ knowledge. For this, he does not
confine himself (e) _____ the traditional studies.
(a)
to (b) to (c) by (d) for (e) to
24) Complete the text with suitable prepositions.
Flowers are the excellent gift of nature. They have existed
(a) _____ earth from prehistoric time. Since then they have been treated as the
symbol of beauty. It is an undeniable fact that flowers (b) _____ different
hues influence (c) _____ our life. It is used mostly (d) _____ decoration.
People (e) _____ all walks of life use flowers usually on national occasions
and in wedding.
(a)
on (b) of (c) on (d) for (e) from
25) Complete the text with suitable prepositions.
The science fair held (a) _____ our college paved a new way
for us to gather practical knowledge. Many of our friends took part in the fair (b)
_____ their projects. We showed genuine interest (c) _____ them. They were
intended to acquaint us (d) _____ the solutions (e) _____ the common problems
we are facing specially in regard to the environment we live in.
(a)
at (b) with (c) in (d) with (e) to
26) Complete the text with suitable prepositions.
Parents are always concerned (a) _____ the future of their
children. They long (b) _____ their wellbeing. They are ready to do anything
which may be congenial (c) _____ the success of their children. Every success
achieved by their children is shared (d) _____ them and they become sanguine
(e) _____ their bright future. But if the children do not repay heed (f) _____
the suggestions of their parents and fail to move forward as the parents want,
their entire hopes end in smoke.
(a) about (b) for (c) to
(d) with (e) about (f) to
27) Complete the text with suitable prepositions.
Nowadays smoking has become a very serious issue in every
society of the world. It is very detrimental (a) _____ health. It ruins one’s
life. It tells (b) _____ our health. It even slows (c) _____ our longevity. It
results (d) _____ many respiratory diseases. So, we must abstain (e) _____
smoking.
(a)
to (b) on (c) down (d) in (e) from
28) Complete the text with suitable prepositions.
We start and end our day (a) ___ technology. From waking up
in the morning (b) ___ sleeping, in some way or the other, we need technology.
So it is indeed difficult to imagine our life (c) ___ technology. The entire
civilization has become reliant (d) ___ the modern technology. It is beneficial
(e) ___ human civilization, but it must be handled with caution.
(a)
with (b) to (c) without (d) on (e) for
29) Complete the text with suitable prepositions.
Newspaper is the people’s parliament. It contains news and
views of what happens (a) ___ the world. It works like a mirror of the world as
every happening in the world is reflected (b) ___ it. So, it can be compared
(c) ___ a mirror of the world. The newspaper plays a vital role (d) ___ modern
civilization. We must have the habit (e) ___ reading the newspaper daily.
(a)
around (b) in (c) to (d) in (e) of
30) Complete the text with suitable prepositions.
There is a saying that pride goes (a) ___ destruction. So,
nobody should take pride (b) ___ their wealth or competency. Because nothing is
permanent (c) ___ the earth. Everything is subject (d) ___ changes. So, nobody
should be proud (e) ___ any mundane gain.
(a)
before (b) of (c) on (d) to (e) of
31) Complete the text with suitable prepositions.
Leadership is necessary (a) ___ every sphere of life. No
institution or organisation or government can function (b) ___ a leader. The
activities of the followers are geared (c) ___ the leader to reach the goal. It
goes (d) ___ saying that a good leader plays vital role (e) ___ his
organisation.
(a)
for (b) without (c) with (d) without (e)
in
32) Complete the text with suitable prepositions.
Love for motherland is a must (a) ___ man. A man who is
devoid (b) ___ love for his motherland is not a true patriot. A genuine patriot
loves his motherland (c) ___ the core of his heart. He dedicates his whole life
(d) ___ the service of his own country. He is prepared to lay (e) ___ his life
for the greatest interest of his motherland.
(a)
for (b) of (c) from (d) to (e) down
33) Complete the text with suitable prepositions.
We want happiness (a) ___ life. No one wants to live an
unhappy life. But happiness depends greatly (b) ___ our activities and
attitude. If we are dishonest and do evil activities, we will never be able to
lead a happy life. Again, if we always hanker (c) ___ money or wealth,
happiness will never be our company. On the other hand, those who are honest,
pious and satisfied (d) ___ what they have, can enjoy happiness (e) ___ life.
(a)
in (b) on (c) after (d) with (e) in
34) Complete the text with suitable prepositions.
A pious man is absorbed (a) ___ meditation. He has firm
faith (b) ___ the Almighty. He abides (c) ___ the rules of religion. He is very
simple in his ways of life. He knows that man is accountable (d) ___ the
Almighty for his action. So, he leads his life according to religion. He is not
angry (e) ___ the activities of anybody.
(a)
in (b) in (c) by (d) to (e) at
35) Complete the text with suitable prepositions.
Man abides (a) ___ society. All men are not equally well
off or happy though real happiness lies (b) ___ contentment. Yet everybody
longs (c) ___ wealth, but the fact is that the rich, upper middle-class and the
poor always have a line of contrast among themselves. The rich always look down
(d) ___ the poor. At times, the rich men mock (e) ___ them.
(a)
by (b) in (c) for (d) upon (e) at
36) Complete the text with suitable prepositions.
An honest man abstains himself (a) ___ corruption. He does
not associate (b) ___ corrupt people. He derives pleasure (c) ___ good
activities. He does not aspire (d) ___ wealth and always keeps himself aloof
(e) ___ greedy people.
(a)
from (b) with (c) in (d) for (e) from
37) Complete the text with suitable prepositions.
A life (a) ___ hope is meaningless. Hope gives us strength,
vigor and perseverance. It keeps life afloat (b) ___ the sea of the world. It
is one of the greatest gifts (c) ___ the Almighty that he has bestowed (d) ___
us. We must adhere (e) ___ it.
(a)
without (b) on (c) from (d) upon (e) to
38) Complete the text with suitable prepositions.
Death is common (a) ___ all. So we should not mourn (b) ___
the dead. But those who die (c) ___ the country are immortal. Their memories do
not sink (d) ___ oblivion. There is no medicine that can save a man from death.
So, we should always be ready (e) ___ death.
(a)
to (b) for (c) for (d) into (e) for
39) Complete the text with suitable prepositions.
Price spiral has added new sufferings (a) ___ our life.
Lack of supervision is responsible (b) ___ it. Some dishonest businessmen
deviate (c) ___ morality for hoarding goods (d) ___ quick profit. The govt.
should take punitive action (e) ___ those people.
(a)
to (b) for (c) from (d) for (e) against
40) Complete the text with suitable prepositions.
A pious man is not addicted (a) ___ any evil. Rather he is
devoted (b) ___ good deeds. He always thinks (c) ___ others’ welfare. He is not
harmful (d) ___ anyone. He mixes (e) ___ all. He leads his life according to
the rules of religion.
(a)
to (b) to (c) for (d) to (e) with
41) Complete the text with suitable prepositions.
The man who is used (a) ___ working hard is sure (b) ___
success. He is not tired (c) ___ hard work. He sticks (d) ___ his principles.
He does not submit to his fate. He knows that industry is the key (e) ___
success.
(a)
to (b) of (c) of (d) to (e) to
42) Complete the text with suitable prepositions.
Some people get pleasure (a) ___ reading books. Reading
books is a good habit. The pleasure (b) ___ reading books is different (c) ___
the pleasure of hearing songs. Books are our best companion (d) ___ life.
Reading books keeps us free (e) ___ tension and anxiety.
(a)
in (b) from (c) from (d) in (e) from
43) Complete the text with suitable prepositions.
Language plays a very important role in the life of human
beings. We use language (a) ___ the moment we wake (b) ___ in the morning till
we go to bed (c) ___ night. We use language not only during our waking hours
but also in our dreams. We use language (d) ___ different purposes. We use
language (e) ___ our own to express what we feel.
(a)
from (b) up (c) at (d) for (e) to
44) Complete the text with suitable prepositions.
Man is fond (a) ___ turning back from the present to the
past again and again. Nothing is more pleasant (b) ___ him than memories of his
childhood. Whenever I am sick of the present, I try to get relief (c) ___ the
past days of my childhood. A man cannot remember everything that happened in
his childhood. But certain events are stored in the sub-conscious mind. They
sometimes peep (d) ___ one’s mind’s eye. My playground was the bank of mighty
Teesta. In all the seasons this river had great attraction (e) ___ me.
(a)
of (b) to (c) from (d) into (e) for
45) Complete the text with suitable prepositions.
Man cannot escape (a) ___ death. He dies in many ways. A
man dies (b) ___ diseases. He may die (c) ___ overwork. Sometimes he dies (d)
___ accidents. But people who die (e) ___ a noble cause are remembered for a
long time.
(a)
from (b) of (c) from (d) in (e) for
46) Complete the text with suitable prepositions.
We know that smoking is detrimental (a) ___ health. It
causes many fatal diseases. There is no remedy (b) ___ the diseases. People are
aware (c) ___ the matter. Yet they stick (d) ___ this bad habit. Smoking is
also injurious (e) ___ the passive smokers.
(a)
to (b) for (c) of (d) to (e) to
47) Complete the text with suitable prepositions.
The Nobel Prize is the world's most prestigious prize. The
prize is given (a) ___ persons for most outstanding contribution in selected
fields. Economics was added (b) ___ the list in 1969 (c) ___ the one field, the
prize money is equally distributed (d) ___ all the winners. (e) ___ the prize
money, a gold medal and a certificate are also given.
(a)
to (b) to (c) in (d) among (e) Along with
48) Complete the text with suitable prepositions.
The result of honesty is (a) ___ description. It results (b) ___ peace and prosperity. Dishonesty results (c) ___ vice. So we should abstain (d) ___ evil deeds. Evil deeds bring (e) ___ ruin.
(a)
beyond (b) in (c) in (d) from (e) about
49) Complete the text with suitable prepositions.
There are a good number (a) ___ reasons why students of
Bangladesh fail in English. That English is a foreign language is the main
reason. In other words, students have no good feeling (b) ___ English. Very few
of them are earnest (c) ___ learning. What the students seek is to cross the
(d) ___ examination. In that situation, we the teachers of English try to find
out a technique (e) ___ teaching English.
(a)
of (b) towards (c) in (d) public (e) for
50) Complete the text with suitable prepositions.
We are to be content (a) ___ what we have. We should bear
in mind that money is the root (b) ___ all evils. But this does not mean that
we can live (c) ___ money. We should maintain dignity and honesty (d) ___
earning money. Money (e) ___ any cost should not be our target.
(a)
with (b) of (c) without (d) in (e) at