Most
Common Preposition for HS
2019 (ASSAM)
Rewrite any
four of the
following sentences filling
in the blanks with appropriate
prepositions :
A.
[ HS – 2018
]
a.
He is
fond ______ playing cards .
b.
She is
annoyed ______ missing the
bus .
c.
Who is
responsible ______ breaking
this mirror ?
d.
We tried
to dissuade her ______ marrying an
old man.
e.
They are
thinking _____ moving to another house .
Ans :
a.
Of
b.
Of
c.
For
d.
From
e.
Of
B.
[ HS – 2017 ]
a.
I met
him _____ the road.
b.
I congratulate
you _____ your success.
c.
John was annoyed
_____ his brother .
d.
The work should
be finished ______ next Friday .
e.
We are
not interested _____ your story .
f.
He was
frightened ______ the noise .
Ans :
a.
On
b.
On
c.
At
d.
By
e.
In
f.
By
C.
[ HS – 2016 ]
a.
The train
arrived _____ the platform
a minute ago.
b.
The were looking
forward _____ their visit to Kaziranga .
c.
I have
to finish this
report _____ tonight .
d.
The girl standing
____ the two boys is
their sister .
e.
Douglas jumped ______ the swimming pool.
f.
The office
is closed ____ second
and fourth Saturdays.
Ans :
a.
On
b.
To
c.
By
d.
Between
e.
Into
f.
On
D.
[ HS – 2015 ]
a.
I have heard a lot about you _____your class teacher .
b.
His father
is a principal _____ a school
in Jorhat .
c.
Please sit
down _____ a few
minutes .
d.
Tom is
addicted _____ gambling .
e.
Don’t be
afraid ______ telling the truth.
f.
Sheila is proud ____ her beauty .
Ans :
a.
From
b.
Of
c.
For
d.
To
e.
Of
f.
Of
E.
[ HS – 2014 ]
a.
The train
arrived ______ the station
a minute ago.
b.
My birthday is
_____ 24 August .
c.
The office
is closed _____ the second
and fourth Saturdays .
d.
Our school is _____ Chandmari .
e.
We have been staying
______ a hotel near the bus
stop .
f.
The girl
standing _____ the two
boys is their sister .
Ans :
a.
At
b.
On
c.
On
d.
At
e.
In
f.
Between
F.
[ HS – 2013 ]
a.
We informed
the police _____ the theft
in the house .
b.
The children were
looking forward ____ their
visit to Shillong .
c.
I spoke
to her ____ the office .
d.
Did you enjoy
yourself _____ the party last
night ?
e.
The girl
standing _______ the two
boys is their
sister .
f.
Flour is
made ____ wheat.
Ans :
a.
About
b.
To
c.
In
d.
In
e.
Between
f.
Of
G.
[ HS – 2012 ]
a.
He was
absent _____ the meeting .
b.
The man
was accused _____ theft.
c.
They begged
_____ help from her.
d.
Do not
boast _____ your wealth.
e.
You are
competent _____ the post .
f.
I disagree
with you _____ this point.
g.
Sugar is
now imported ______ India .
h.
The man
robbed me ______ my money .
Ans :
a.
From
b.
Of
c.
For
d.
Of
e.
For
f.
On
g.
Into
h.
Of
H.
[ HS – 2011 ]
a.
My teacher
is pleased _____ me.
b.
The picture
is hung _____ the wall.
c.
We should
abstain ______ smoking .
d.
The train is
bound _____ Kolkata .
e.
He was
debarred ______ appearing at the
examination .
f.
I never hanker _____ money .
g.
He died
____the accident .
Ans :
a.
With
b.
On
c.
From
d.
For
e.
From
f.
After
g.
In
h.
By
I.
[ HS – 2010 ]
a.
This book
belongs ____ me .
b.
Do not wink _____ your son’s
fault .
c.
The teacher was astonished ____ Radha’s
conduct .
d.
I know
him ___- name .
e.
Smriti did the work
_____ his absence .
f.
I met him _____ my way
to the market .
g.
Your application
is _____ consideration .
h.
Do not
boast _____ wealth .
Ans :
a.
To
b.
At
c.
At
d.
By
e.
In
f.
On
g.
Under
h.
Of
J.
[ HS - 2009
]
a.
He was
annoyed _____ Rita’s conduct .
b.
You can confide _____ me .
c.
He is
guilty _____ theft.
d.
The ship
is bound _____ England
.
e.
She prefers
tea ____ coffee.
f.
He was
brought _____ by his
aunt.
g.
The little
girl is pleased ____ her dress .
Ans :
a.
At
b.
In
c.
Of
d.
For
e.
To
f.
Up
g.
With
h.
On
K.
[ HS -2008 ]
a.
He spoke _____ me in
English .
b.
Butter is
made ____ milk.
c.
A true
friend will always stand ____
you in
difficult times.
d.
He has a great fondness _____
children .
e.
The doctor
advised him to
abstain _____ smoking .
f.
I visited Shillong
____ the summer holidays .
g.
The pen is often
compared ____ a sword .
h.
My uncles
deals ____ groceries .
Ans :
a.
To
b.
From
c.
By
d.
For
e.
From
f.
During
g.
To
h.
In
L.
[ HS – 2007 ]
a.
My father
sent me the parcel
___post .
b.
Where do you
come ____ ?
c.
I paid
him ____ cash .
d.
A modest man
does not boast
____his achievement .
e.
I started
_____ school very late
this morning .
f.
The sick
woman has no one
to look ___her .
g.
I shall do
it ______pleasure .
h.
I congratulate
you ____ your success .
Ans :
a.
By
b.
From
c.
Of
d.
For
e.
After
f.
With
g.
On
M.
[ HS – 2006 ]
a.
I can
not part _____ her
mother .
b.
He regarded
it as a slur ____ his
social standing .
c.
Butter is
made ____ milk.
d.
Do not
be blind ____ your
son’s faults.
e.
He is
a averse _____ hard
work .
f.
The arrested
man was acquitted
_____ the charge of
murder .
g.
I am
confident ____ Success .
h.
He takes
pride _____ his wealth.
Ans :
a.
From
b.
Upon
c.
From
d.
To
e.
To
f.
Of
g.
Of
h.
In
N.
[ HS – 2005 ]
a.
I congratulate
you _____ your success .
b.
John has
no taste ____ music .
c.
I am
astonished _____ his conduct
.
d.
My father
was born ____ August 15 , 1947.
e.
The ship
is bound _____ England.
f.
She prefers
tea ______ coffee .
g.
The master frowned _______ the
servant .
Ans :
a.
On
b.
For
c.
At
d.
On
e.
For
f.
To
g.
At
O.
[ HS – 2004 ]
a.
It always
gets cool here _____ the evening .
b.
The family
are all gathering again
_____ Christmas .
c.
I wonder
if you could
get it done _____ tomorrow .
d.
He has
been living in this
house ______ last week .
e.
The train
______ Delhi leaves in a few
minutes .
f.
Why does
she prefers to
sit ____ the back
of the class .
g.
Kings used
to lead their
armies _____ the enemy in prison .
Ans :
a.
In
b.
At
c.
By
d.
Since
e.
To
f.
At
g.
Till
P.
[ HS – 2003 ]
a.
I will meet
you there _____ six O’ clock
sharp .
b.
The applicants must be
handed in ______ December 31.
c.
Cuckoos can be
seen _____ the spring .
d.
Soldiers _____ their
battledress look very smart
.
e.
He is
a bad rider , he
is always falling
____ his bicycle .
f.
He still
comes to see me
____ time to time .
g.
It has
been the same
old story ever
____ he was a
little boy .
Ans : TRY YOURSELF
Q.
[ HS – 2001 ]
a.
He is
____ the way to Delhi
.
b.
The food
is not ____ my
taste .
c.
She is playing _____ a violin .
d.
I am
confident ____ success .
e.
The little
girl was pleased
_____ her new dress .
f.
The examination
is ____ hand .
Ans :
a.
To
b.
To
c.
On
d.
Of
e.
With
f.
At
R.
[ HS – 2000 ]
a.
He will
come here _____ a
week .
b.
I was
speaking _____ a friend.
c.
We are
not interested _____ your
story .
d.
The police
ran ____ the thief.
e.
We shall be
back _____ 4 o’ Clock .
f.
I am
angry _____ your school .
Ans :
a.
In
b.
To
c.
In
d.
After
e.
By
f.
At
S.
[ HS – 1999 ]
a.
I went
there _____ foot.
b.
She is
blind ____ her son’s faults .
c.
He did
not comply _____ my
request.
d.
He is
jealous ____ my fame.
e.
Assam is rich
___ mineral wealth.
f.
I called
____ him yesterday .
Ans :
a.
On
b.
To
c.
With
d.
Of
e.
In
f.
On
T.
[ HS – 1998 ]
a.
John has
no taste ____ music .
b.
A saint does
not hanker ____ wealth.
c.
The old
man died ____ an accident .
d.
He is
senior ____me by
three years .
e.
The officer
is ____ duty now.
f.
There is none
to stand ____ the
orphan.
g.
He will come
____ an hour .
h.
We are proud
____ our country .
Ans :
a.
For
b.
After
c.
In
d.
To
e.
On
f.
By
g.
In
h.
Of
U.
[ HS – 1997 ]
a.
I am fond
___music.
b.
He spoke _____ me
in English .
c.
Death is
preferable _____ disgrace.
d.
They started
____ six in the
morning .
e.
I am
sorry _____ what I have done .
f.
He died
____ his country.
g.
I shall do
it ____ pleasure .
Ans :
a.
Of
b.
In
c.
To
d.
At
e.
For
f.
For
g.
With
V.
[ HS – 1996 ]
a.
I congratulate
you _____ your success .
b.
The bus is
running ____full speed .
c.
John was
annoyed ____ his brother .
d.
The boy comes
_____ a respectable family.
e.
He prevented me ____ going
there .
f.
I bought this
book ____ twenty rupees .
g.
Flour is made
_____wheat .
Ans :
a.
On
b.
At
c.
With
d.
Of
e.
For
f.
From
W.
[ HS – 1995 ]
a.
The train is
running _____ time .
b.
He left
____ home .
c.
My brother
studies ____ Gauhati University .
d.
It is
10:30 ____ my watch .
e.
His application
is _____ consideration .
f.
My sister
insisted _____ my driving
the new car .
g.
I attended
_____ the patient .
Ans :
a.
On
b.
For
c.
In
d.
By
e.
Under
f.
On
g.
Upon
X.
[ HS – 1994 ]
a.
I met
him _____ the road .
b.
Where do you
come _____ ?
c.
I paid
him _____ cash.
d.
The work
should be finished
_____ next Friday .
e.
He is
looking ___ a book .
f.
We are
not interested ____ your
story .
g.
A modest
man does not
boast _____ his achievements.
Ans :
a.
On
b.
From
c.
In
d.
By
e.
For
f.
In
g.
Of
Y.
[ HS – 1993 ]
a.
He lives
_____ the house near
the school .
b.
I started
_____ school very late this
morning .
c.
Let us turn
_____ other things now.
d.
You must
be come home ____ ten O’ clock .
e.
The sick
woman has no
one to look _____ her.
f.
My mother
was born ____ August
15 , 1947.
g.
He is eligible ____ the
post .
Ans :
a.
In
b.
For
c.
To
d.
By
e.
After
f.
On
g.
For
Z.
[ HS – 1992 ]
a.
He died
____ the accident .
b.
I do not hanker_____ riches.
c.
Drinking is injurious _____ health.
d.
He is
jealous ____ my fame.
e.
Health is
essential ______ success in life .
f.
He is
good _____ cricket .
g.
The doctor
is not _____ home.
Ans :
a.
In
b.
After
c.
To
d.
Of
e.
To
f.
At
g.
At
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