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​Preposition Prepared by Parveen Taak

Preposition वे श द ह जो एक व तु का दस ू र व तु के साथ या संबंध है या या ि थ त है , के बारे म बताता
है ।
Preposition के बारे म कुछ त य:-
1) Preposition के बाद हमेशा Objective case का योग होता है । जैसे : He laughed at me.
2) Preposition के बाद verb का योग सीधे नह होता बि क noun के प म Ing लगाकर Gerund के प
म होता है । जैसे:- We are afraid of going out at night.
At (Time) On (Time) In (Time)

Clock Time:- at 6 pm, at 8 Days of the week:- on Month:- in July,in January.

am. Monday, on Sunday.

Meals:- at lunchtime, at Date:- on 15 August, on 1st Year:- in 1977, in 2016.

dinner. January.

Christian Festivals:- at Hindu Festivals:- on Diwali, Season:- in summer, in

Easter, at Christmas. on Holi. winter.

Précis time:- at bedtime, at On Valentine day, on Century:- in the seventh

weekend, at the moment. birthday. century, in the 18th century.

At noon, at night, at On Sunday morning, on In the morning, in the

daybreak, at dawn, at Monday evening, on evening, in the night.
twilight. Saturday morning.

At (Place) On (Place) In (Place)

Before the name of Village, Before the name of State,

Town, House No. big cities, country etc.
I live at Barwala. He lives in Chandigarh.

Particular Place:- At home, For a surface:- on the table, For a enclosed Place:- in
at station, at bus stop. on the floor. the room, in the playground.

Position:- at the bottom, at Screen:- on the radio, on Boundary:- in the field, in

the top. television. the sky, in the newspaper

At sea, at reception, at On bus, on bike, on train, on In car, in jeep, in taxi, in

home etc. motorcycle. helicopter.

On horse, on ass, on
elephant
At का योग:-
1) क मत/दर/चाल बताने के लए
Milk sells at Rs. 22/- a litre. He bought a book at Rs. 50.
2) उ (Age) या चरण(Stage) बताने के लए
I left college at twenty two. My Grandfather died at the age of seventy.
Verb:- ★ल य या नशाना के अथ म

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Shout, grumble, shoot, laugh, mock, bite, look, aim, smile,

★है रानी या च कत के अथ म
Surprised, startled, amazed, marvel, wonder, astonished, shocked

On/Upon (पर)
On ि थरता को बताता है । Upon ग तशीलता को बताता है ।
Ex. मेज पर एक पु तक है । – There is a book on the table.
मने मेज पर एक पु तक फक । - I through a book upon the table.
ब ल मेज पर कूद । – Cat jumped upon the table.
On का योग:-
★बदला लेना या मक ु ाबला या आ मण करना आ द के अथ म
Avenge, Revenge, Retaliate, Attack, Assault, Encroach, Fall, Inflict(चोट पहुंचाना), Pounce
(झपटना), Strike, Trample(र दना),
★Blame on a person, ●Bestow on a person (उपहार दे ना), Confer on a person (उपा ध/मान
दान करना),
★ नभर रहना/झक ु ना / भा वत करने के अथ म
Based, Rely, Depend, Feed, Subsist(जी वत रहना), Dependent, Bent, Lean, Congratulate,
Determine/Resolve ( न चय करना), Focus, Impress
★Dwell on वचार करना ★Consult/Deliberate परामश लेना ★Pity on (दया करना)

In/into – (म)
In – अंदर क ि थ त को बताता है .
Into – बाहर से भीतर क ग त को बताता है / अव था प रवतन को भी बताता है .
Ex. The Doctor in the Chamber. The frog Jumped into the well.
Ice changed into water. Ram went into the room.
In का योग:-
★Belief, faith, repose, confidence, trust, confide in (Person) व वास करना
★Cut, divide in half ★Delight (आन द), failure, glory (in success), honest
★Expert, proficient, versed ( नपण ु /कुशल)
★ काम म लगना, ल त होना आ द के अथ म
Engaged, absorbed, interfere, involved, indulge, interested, invested,
persistence(ि थरता/ नर तरता), persevere( नर तर यास करना), implicated(अ भयोग या अपराध म
फंसा हुआ)
★बढ़ना/घटना/सध ु ार- Increase, decrease, improvement.
Into का योग:-
★Break into - सध लगाना, Look into - जाँच करना, Render-Translate into - अनव ु ाद करना, Turn
into - बदलना, Enquired into - जाँच करना, Jump into - कूदना, Plunge - डुबक लगाना,
Enter और investigate के साथ into का योग ना कर। मगर enter into agreement का योग होता है ।

With/By – से/ के वारा

य द कोई काय कसी यि त वारा कया जाये तो by का योग होगा.
और य द कोई काय कसी य के साथ कया जाये तो With का योग होगा.
Ex. Taj Mahal was built by Shahjahan.
He was beaten with stick.
Note :- ले कन कुछ व तओु ं को जी वत मान लया जाता है जैसे अि न, बजल .
His house was destroyed by fire.

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He was killed by electricity.

Between/Among :- के बीच म
Between का योग 2 के लए होता है . अगर 2 से अ धक सं या है तब among का योग कया जायेगा।
Ex. 1. Distribute these sweets between two students.
2. Distribute these sweets among five students.

After :- के बाद/ के पीछे

जब कोई चीज़ कसी के पीछे चल रह हो या जब कसी व तु के समाि त का भाव आये तब वहां पर after का
योग होता है .
Ex. - The police constable ran after the thief.
After lunch I shall watch movie in PVR.

Above/ Over :- ऊपर

तीन का अथ ऊपर होता है पर योग अलग अलग होता है ।
अगर ऊपर का े छोटे अथ म है तब above का योग होगा।
ऊपर का े बड़े अथ म है तब over का योग होगा।
Ex. The sun shines over us at noon.
The sky is above us.

Beside :- के बगल म / Besides :- के अ त र त या के अलावा

Ex. I sat beside him.
Besides Hindi you must know English also.

Inspite of / Despite :- के बावजद

ू .
दोन का योग एक ह थान पर कर सकते ह.
Ex. (Inspite of/ Despite) hard working he could not passed.
Examination म despite के साथ of होगा जो गलत है ।

Behind :- के पीछे .
जब कोई व तु कसी के पीछे हो और ि थर हो तब behind का योग होता है .
Ex.- My school is behind the railway station.
There is a bus stop behind my house.

Before :- कसी के सामने/ के पहले , In front of :- के सामने.

Before का योग दो तरह से कया जाता है एक तो समय के लए और दस ू रा ि थ त बताने के लए.
Ex. I reached the station before 5 ‘o’ clock.
(के पहले)
I am standing before you.
In front of का योग भी ‘के सामने’ के लए होता है पर अंतर सफ इतना है क before
का योग जी वत व तओ ु ं के लए होता है और in front of का योग नज व व तओ ु ं के लए होता है .
Ex. There is a bus stop in front of my house.

Beyond :- से परे
Ex. To spend Rs. 100 is beyond my capacity.
My house is situated beyond the hills.

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Through – से होकर/ के मा यम से
Ex. I got this information through Ram.
He Comes here through the forest.

To :- ल य बताता है / Towards :- क तरफ

( दशा).
Ex. He went to the school.
He went towards the school.
To का योग:-
★Imperative sentence म beg, order, request, warn, implore, entreat, threaten, urge, forbid,
persuade, command, ask के बाद Object आएगा और Object के बाद to + Verb का योग होगा।
He requested me to help him.
ले कन अगर Prevent/prohibit आये तो From का योग होगा।
जैसे:- He prevented/prohibited him from sitting idle.
★ Say/Propose/Suggest/speak/reply/explain/complain/talk/listen/write/report/pray/describe
के बाद to का योग होगा।
Mohan proposed/suggested to his friends that we should help the poor.
★के त के अथ म feelings/emotions दखाने के लए
Careful, affection, averse, faithful, kind, polite, liable, obedient etc.
★लाभकार , हा नकारक, अनक ु ू ल या तकूल के अथ म
Antidote, beneficial, profitable, detrimental, Injurious, favourable, harmful, hurtful, hostile,
opposite, objection
★ आदत या लत के अथ म
Addict/Accustom/used
★ चपकना या साथ लगना और तल ु ना, समानता या स ब ध दखाने के अथ म।
Adhere, adjacent, cling, inclined, bow, surrender, attach,
★Akin(एकसा), conform(अनु प), equal, familiar, similar,
★Affinity(लगाव), engaged (सगाई), known(प र चत), married, pertain, relate, belong, regard,
★Compare, contrary, contrast, indifferent, partial, peculiar, parallel,
★Refer उ लेख करना

From :- कह ं (से ) आना.

Ex. I am coming from market.
We get light from sun.

Since :- कसी काम के शु होने का नि चत समय बताया जाता है .

Eg. Since morning, since evening, since Monday, since Wednesday.
Ex. He has been playing since morning.
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For :- कसी काम के होने क अव ध बताई जाती है .
Ex. Shyam has been sleeping for 3 hours.

Of का योग:-
★ का, के, क के अथ म
A/an/the Noun + of + noun

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An army of soldiers. The honesty of Ram.

★ मा ा या सं या बताने के लए
Little/few/full/short/many/much/each/either/none etc. + of + Singular Uncountable / Plural
Countable Noun
Each of the boys. Full of water.
★ गव या घम ड के अथ म Boast, proud, devoid
★ न चय या व वास के अथ म Assure, sure, assurance, confident, certain, certificate, distrust,
★भय, डर, आशा या आशंका के अथ म Afraid, apprehensive, doubt, danger, fear, hopeful,
★ सचेत या सावधान के अथ म beware, conscious, cautious, aware,
★ वं चत होने के अथ म Bereft, deprive, denude, divest, devoid,
★ मंजरू या सहम त दे ने के अथ म Admit of accuse, Approve of an action, Convince of a fact
★Control/command नयं ण ★प रणाम के अथ म:-
Result/decision/consequence/fruitless/judge, ★Fond of शौक़ न होना

Preposition के कुछ अ य नयमः-

1. समय सच ू क श द से पहले यह this, last, next, each, every, that
का योग हो तो कोई preposition नह ं लगेगा.
Ex. - He reached here last morning.
He came here this evening.
2. जब कोई चीज़ कसी चीज़ से बनी होती है तब उस पदाथ के बाद of आता है .
3. Transitive Verb के साथ Preposition नह ं लगता य क Preposition इसम न हत होता है . जैसे.
Water – (को) पानी दे ना, Ask – (से) पछ
ू ना, Investigate – (क ) जांच करना, Enter – (म) वेश करना,
Discuss – (के बारे म/के ऊपर) बहस करना, Attack – (पर) आ मण करना, Tear – (को) फाड़ना, Order –
(का/ के लए) आदे श दे ना, Love/ hate – (से) यार करना/ घण ृ ा करना, Kidnap – (को) उठा ले जाना, Open
– (को) खोलना, Shut- (को) बंद करना, Sign – (पर) ह ता र करना, Climb – (पर) चढ़ना, Describe –
(के बारे म/ के ऊपर) बहस करना, Tell – (से) बताना, Resemble – (से) मेल खाना etc.

यातायात के साधन
यातायात के साधन के साथ by का योग होता है ले कन on foot, on horse back भी होता है .
Ex.- Ram comes here by bus/car/bike/train.
Shyam comes here on foot/ on horse back.
Note:- ले कन अगर यातायात के साधन से पव ू कोई Article या Adjective लगा है तब By
का योग नह ं होगा बि क in/on का योग होगा.
हर तरह क कार के लए in का योग होगा और उनके अलावा दस ू रे साधन के लए on का योग होगा।
Ex.- Jay come here in black BMW
Neeta went there on a bycycle.
तीन प हया, चार प हया के लए in,
बा कय के लए on.
By rail, by water, by air, by train होता है ।

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Abide by – You should abide by the rules
Abound in - Fish abounds in this pond.
Abound with – the river abounds with fish
Absent from - He was absent from school
Absorbed in – He is absorbed in studies
Access to - Public has no access to this
garden
According to – according to your order I
went there
Accompanied by - He was accompanied by
his father
Acquainted with – I am acquainted with him.
Accused of - He is accused of theft.
Accustomed to – I am accustomed to such
a life
Acquit (one) of – I acquit you of the charge.
Add to – Add this to that
Addicted to – He is addicted to wine
Adjacent to – His school is adjacent to his
house
Admit of – Your conduct/ It amits of no
excuse
[ Admit is followed by of only when it has an
impersonal subject, i.e. it or an abstract
noun (such as, conduct). But when the
subject is personal, admit is not followed by
of. I admit (accept) no excuse.]
Admit to – He was admitted to Class VI.
Admit into – He was admitted into the room.
Affection for – The teacher feels affection
for every pupil
Affectionate to – He is affectionate to me
Afraid of – I am not afraid of ghosts
Agree with )a person), on (a point), to (a
proposal)
I agree with you on this point, but I cannot
agree to all the proposals.
Aim at – He aimed his gun at the bird
Alarmed at – We were alarmed at the news
Allot to – One room has been allotted to him
Alternative to - This question is alternative
to that
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Aloof from – Keep yourself aloof from bad
company
Ambition for – He has no ambition for fame
in life
Angry with (a person), for (something) , at
(one’s conduct) – He is angry with me for
speaking against him. Iam angry at your
conduct.
Annoyed with (a person), for (something) – I
was annoyed with him for being late
Anxious about, for – I am anxious about
your health. He is anxious for getting a job.
Apart from – apart from the prize, he got a
certificate.
Appeal to (a person), for (something)
against (a wrong) – He appealed to the
Headmaster for pardon. They appealed
against the verdict of the lower court.
Appetite for – The patient has no appetite
for food
Apply to (a person), for (a thing) – He
applied to the Secretary for the post
Aptitude for – I have no aptitude for
Mathematics
Arrive at – we arrived at the station in time
Argue with (a person), for or against ( a
thing) – I argued with him for (or against)
the point
Assign to - He assigned the task to me
Ashamed of – He is not ashamed of his
conduct
Ashamed for – I feel ashamed for you
(A.L.D. – Hornby)
Attend to – attend to your lesson
Attach to – attach this slip to the letter
Attend on (upon) – She attends on (upon)
her mother
Avail (oneself) of – You must avail yourself
of the opportunity
Aware of – He is aware of the fact
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Based on – Your remarks are not based on
facts.
Beg ( a person) for ( a thing) – He begged
me for the favour
Beg ( a thing ) of (a person) – He begged
the favour of me
Believe in – I do not believe in his honesty
Belong to – This book belongs to me
Bent on – He is bent on doing this
Beware of – Beware of pick pockets
Blessed with – He is blessed with
(=possesses) good health
Blessed in – He is blessed ( = happy) in his
children.
Blind of – He is blind of one eye
Blind to – He is blind to his own faults
Blush with, for – She blushed with shame
[There is no cause to blush for me (COD)]
Boast of – Do not boast of your wealth
Born of, in – He was born of poor parents.
He was born in poverty
Bound for – The ship is bound for England
Brood on, over – Do not brood over your
misfortune
Burst out – He burst out laughing at my joke
Busy with – He is busy with his studies
Callous to – He is callous to my suffering
Capable of – He is capable of doing this
alone
Capacity for – He has capacity for hard
work
Care for – I do not care for you
Care of – He is certain of his ground
Charge (a person) with (a fault), on or
against (a person) – He was charged with
theft. Theft was charged on (against) him
Close to – The school is very close to our
house
Clothed in, with – He is clothed in wool. He
was clothed with shame. [ A.L.D]
Clue to – Find out the clue to the mystery
Come of – He comes of a noble family.
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Commence on – Our examination
commences on the 3 rd July
Comment on – He commented favourably
on the point
Comment on – He commented favourably
on the point
Compare with (similar things), to (dissimilar
things) – Rabindranath may be compared
with Shakespeare. Anger is compared to
fire.
Compete with (someone), for (something) –
I competed with him for the first prize.
Complain to ( a person), against (another),
about ( a thing) – They complained (made a
complaint) to the Director against the
Manager about his behaviour
Comply with – I shall comply with your
request
Composed if – Water is composed of
Hydrogen and Oxygen
Confident of – I am confident of success
Confined in (a room), to (bed) – He is
confined in a room for five days. He is
confined to bed.
Congratulate on – I congratulate you on
your success.
Conscious of – He is conscious of his
weakness
Consist of – This class consists of fifty
boys./ The committee consists of five
members
Consist in – Happiness consists in
contentment.
Consist with – His statement does not
consist with reason
Consistent with – Your action is not
consistent with the rules
Consult with ( a person), on or about (a
thing) – I consulted with him on/about the
matter.
Contrary to – His action is contrary to his
words.
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Contribute to – He contributed one
thousand rupees to the Flood Relief Fund
Control over – He has no control over his
brother
Count for – His advice counts for nothing
(i.e. of no effect)
Count upon – I cannot cope with the
situation
Crave for – He craves for wealth (COD)
Deaf of – He is deaf of one ear . (COD)
Deaf to – He is deaf to my rquest
Deal in – He deals in rice/ clothes etc
Deal with – He deals well with the
customers
Dedicate to – This book is dedicated to his
father
Delight in – He takes delight in music
Depend on – Success depends on hard
work
Deprived of – He was deprived of his
property
Desire for – He has no desire for fame
Desirous of – He is desirous of building a
new house
Despair of – Do not despair of success.
Destined to – He was destined to death
Devoid of – He is devoid of common sense
Devote to – he devotes much time to study
Die​ of (a disease), from (an effect), for (a
cause), by (poison), in (peace) – He died of
cholera. He died from over-eating. He died
for his country. He died by poison. Let me
die in peace.
Differ with (a person), on (a Point), in
(opinion) – I differ with you on this point .
They differ in their opinions.
Differ from – This thing differs from that
Difference between – There is no difference
between the two brothers
Different from – This book is different from
that.
Diffident of – I am diffident of success.
Disgrace to – He is a disgrace to his family./
Slums are a disgrace to any city.
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Disgusted with (a person), at (a thing) – I
am disgusted with him at his conduct
Dislike for – He has dislike for dogs.
Displeased with ( a person) at (a thing) – I
am displeased with him at his conduct.
Dispose of – He disposed of his books
Dispose off – The old books were disposed
off
Distinguish one thing from (another) – A
child cannot distinguish good from evil
Distinguish between – Distinguish between
a phrase and a clause
Divert from – The loud music diverted my
attention from study
Divide into (parts) – It was divided into
several parts
Divide between (two), among (more than
two) – Divide the mangoes between Ram
and Shyam. Divide the mangoes among the
boys
Due to – His absence is due to illness./ He
is absent due to his illness.
Dull at – He is dull at Physics/ Mathematics
etc.
Eager for, about – He is eager for
promotion in service. He is eager about the
result. (COD)
Eligible for – He is eligible for the post
Encroach on – Do not encroach on my land
End in – All his plans ended in smoke
Endowed with – He is endowed with talents
Engaed with (a person) in (a work) – I was
engaged with him in talk
Engaged to – Lila was engaged to him.
Enquire of (a person), into (a matter) – He
enquired of me into the matter
Enter into – He entered into details. [but] he
entered the room.
Envy of - I have no envy of home(p.o.d)
Envious of- I am not envious of his riches.
Entitled to – he is entitled to a reward for his
honesty.
Equal in ( rank) , with ( a person) , to (a
task) – mr. bose is equal in rank with
mr.ghosh. he rose equal to the occasion.
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Escape from- the man escaped from the
prison.
Escape by- he escaped by a hair –breadth.
Esteem for- he has esteem for the
superiors.
Essential to – food is essential to health.
Excel in- he excels in painting)cod)
Excuse for- he will not be excused for
coming
late.
Excuse from- they may be excused from
complying with this regulation.
Exempt from- he has exempted from the
fine.
Faith in - I have no faith in him/ he has no
faith in religion.
Faith with (break fast)- he broke faith with
me.
Faithful to – the dog is faithful to his
master.
False to - I cannot be false (unfaithful) to
may friend.
Famous for- radhanagar is famous for the
birth place of raja rammohun.
Familer with – he is familiar with my brother.
Fatal to- the doctor’s mistake proved fatal to
the patient’s life.
Favour with- would you favour me with an
early reply?
(in) favour of – he spoke in favour of his
friend.
Favarouble to (a person) for(something)-
this situation is favourable to me for doing
this.
Feel for, in –I feel for you in your trouble.
Fit for – he is not fit for the job.
Fond of- she is fond of sweets.
Free from - he is now free from danger.
Fill with – this tank is filled with water
Full of- this tank is full of water.
Glance at- he glanced at me casually ./
have a glance at the book.
Good at - he is good at tennis.[ but, he is
good for nothing]
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Grateful to (a person) for (something)- I am
grateful to you for your help.
Greed for- he has no greed for wealth.
Guess at - can you guess at her age?
Guilty of- he is guilty of murder.
Hanker after- do not hanker after wealth.
Hard at- he is hard at work before
examination.
Hard of- he is hard of hearing.
Heir of ( a person), to (a property)- he is the
heir of his uncle(to the uncle’s property)
Hope for- let us hope for the best.
Hunger for- his hunger for knowledge
surprised us.
Ignorant of- he is ignorant of this rule.
Ill with- he is ill with fever.
Impose on- the task was imposed on me.
Indebted to- I am indebted to him for this
help.
Indifferent to- he is indifferent to our
problem.
Indulge in – do not indulge in wine.
[but , do not indulge him with your support.]
Inform (a person) , of (something) – he
informed the police of the murder
Inferior to- -this orange is inferior to that.
Inquire of( a person), about, into (a matter)-
I inquired of him about (into) the matter.
Insist on- he insisted on my going home.
Interest in- he has special interest in history.
Interfere with (a person) , in( a matter) do
not interfere with me in my business.
Invite to – I invited him to dinner.
Involved in – he involved in the plot.
Jealous of- l am not at all jealous of his
fortune.
Jump at- do not jump at the offer.
Jump to- do not hastily jump to a
conclusion.
Jump on- the cat jumped on the table
Jump over – he jumped over the fence.
Junior to - he is junior to me in service.
Junior by - he is junior to me by five years.
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Justification of/ for- there is no justification
of(for) his conduct.
Key to- he has found out the key to his
problem.
Kind( noun) of- what kind of paper is it?
[so kind (= kindness) of you to see me]
Kind(adj) to- she is very kind to the children.
Lack of- I have no lack of friends.
Lacking in – he is lacking in courage.
Lame of - he is lame of one leg.
Lament for- she lamented for her child.
Late in - why are you late so coming.?
Laugh at- do not laugh at the poor.
Lay by- lay by something for the old age.
Liable to- he is liable to fine for his
misconduct.
Linking for- she has a liking for music.
Limit to- you should have a limit to your
demands.
Limited to- invitation was limited to
members only.
Listen to- listen to me. Listen to the news on
the radio.
Live on (food)- the cow lives on grass.
Live by- he lives by honest means.
Live beyond, within – he lives beyond his
means. He lives within his means.
Live for( an ideal)- he lives for frame.
Look at – look at the moon.
Look after – there is none to look after her.
Look for- l am looking for a good job.
Look into- l am looking into the matter.
Look over- he is looking over the
answer-papers.
Look up- look up the word in the dictionary.
Long for - he longed for frame.
Loyal to - he is loyal to his master.
Mad with- he is mad with pain.
Made of - this ring is made of gold.
Make for- the ship made for England. /
make for England at your earliest.
Make out – I cannot make out what you
say.
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Marry to – he married his daughter to a rich
man. She was married to a rich man.
Marry. - She married a Frenchman(A.L.D.
Hornby)
mourn for, over – don’t mourn for(over) the
dead.
Need for , of – I have no need for more
money. I am in need of money.
Object to - he objected to my proposal.
Oblige ( a person) with or by (doing)
something - he obliged me with a loan, or
by giving me a loan.
Obliged to – ( a person),for ( a thing) – I am
obliged to him for his kind help.
Obsessed by, with – he is obsessed by the
idea/ why are people so obsessed with
money?
Obstacle to – proverty is often an obstacle
to higher studies.
Occupied with ( a business) ,in (doing a
thing) – he is occupied with his studies. He
is occupied in writing a letter.
Occur to- (one’s mind) – the idea never
occurred to me.
Occur in ( an essay , a poem etc.) – this line
occurs in the poem ‘ the cloud’, written by
Shelley
Offend against – you have offended
against
good manners.
Offended with ( a person) at (an action)- I
am
offended (displeased) with you at your
conduct.
Offensive to – this acrid smell is offensive
to me.
Officiate for ( a person) in ( a post) – he
officiated for me in that post.
Open to – his plan is open to objection.
Open at- open at page 20.
Opportunity for, of – I have no opportunity
for (of) doing the work.
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Opposite to- your idea is opposite to mine .
our house is opposite to the park.
Overcome with , by (emotion etc)- he was
overcome with fatigue . he was overcome
by anger .(COD)
Owe to, for – I owe my all to him./ he still
owes for the goods supplied to him.
Parallel to - this road is parallel to that.
Part from ( a person) , with ( a thing) – he
parted from his friend . she parted with the
ring(COD).
Partial to – he is partial to his son.
Partiality for - he has no partiality for his
son.
Pass for- he passes for a clever man.
Pass away- he passed away last night.
Persist in – he persisted in disturbing me.
Pity for- have pity for the poor.
Play on – he played on guitar.
Plead with ( a person) for or against
(something)- I am pleased with him . I am
pleased at the news.
Polite in, to- he is polite in his manners . he
is polite to strangers.
Poor in (spirit)- don’t be poor in spirit . he is
poor in mathematics.
Popular with he is popular with all for his
good behavior.
Prefer (one) to (another) – I prefer coffee to
tea.
Preferable to – death is preferable to
dishonor
Preside over- he presided over the meeting.
Pretend to- he does not pretend to high
birth.
Prevent (one) from (doing something) – I
prevented him from going there.
Pride(oneself) on, (take pride in)- he prides
himself on (takes pride in) his high birth.
Proud of- he is proud of his position.
Prior to – prior to that, he was in a wretched
condition.
Prohibit from- I prohibited him from going
there.
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Prompt in (answers), prompt at (figures)- he
is prompt in his answers . he is prompt at
figures.
Prone to – he is prone to idleness.
Proportionate to- punishment should be
Proportionate to offence.
Provide against (evil days). For (children),
with (a thing) – You must provide against
evil days for your children. I provide
(supply) him with food.
Qualified for – He is qualified for the post.
Quick at, of – He is quick at figures. He is
quick of understanding
Quarrel with ( a person) for, over, about
(something) – They quarreled with one
another for (over, about) the property.
Refer to – Refer the matter to him for
enquiry
Rejoice at , in – Everyone rejoiced at (in)
her success.
[Nesfield says “rejoice in one’s own
success”, but “rejoice at the success of
another”. But
COD does not make any such distinction]
Relevant to – Your remark is not relevant to
the point.
Rely on, upon – You can rely on him./ He
can be relied upon for that kind of help
Remedy for – There is no remedy for this
disease. (COD)
[Nesfield says “remedy for or against
snakebite”.]
Remind (one) of (a thing) – I reminded him
of his promise.
Render into – Render the passage into
Hindi
Replace (one thing) with another – Replace
this chair with a new one (COD)
[“In a passive sentence where it is
necessary to use ‘by’ to denote an agent,
‘with’ must be used before the name of the
thing that is substituted”. - Current English
Usage by F.T. Wood]
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Require (a thing) of (a person) – I required
a loan of him./ What do you require of me?
Resign (oneself) to – I resigned myself to
fate.
(In) respect of [ in point of ] – He is junior to
me in respect of service.
(With) respect to – We are talking with
respect to that matter
Respond to – Nobody responded to my call.
Responsible to (an authority) for ( an action)
– He is responsible to the committee for his
action.
Rest with, upon – The whole matter rests
(depends) with you. I rest upon (rely on)
your promise.
Restore to – Restore his property to him
Restrict to – Admission was restricted to
students
Retire from, on – He retired from service on
a pension
Rich in – Bihar is rich in minerals
Rid of – Get rid of bad company
Rob of – Somebody robbed him of his
purse
Sanguine of – She is sanguine of her
success
Satisfied with, of – I am satisfied with him. I
am satisfied of the truth
Satisfaction in, with – I find satisfaction in
gardening. Great was his satisfaction with
his result.
Search for – Their search for the thing was
of no avail
(In) search of – They are in search of a nice
bird
Sensible of – She is sensible of the risk
Sensitive to – She is sensitive to cold
Sentence to, for – He was sentenced to
death for murder
Senior to – He is senior to me by four years.
I am senior to him in service.
Send for – Send for a doctor immediately
Sick of , for – I am sick of fever. I am sick of
this idle life. He is sick for home
Similar to – This pen is similar to that.
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Sink in (mud), into (the sea, river etc) – He
sank in mud. The ship sank into the sea.
Slow of (speech), at (figures), in (doing
something) – He is slow of speech. He is
slow at figures. He is slow in writing.
Smell of – This glass smells of wine
Smile on – Fortune smiled on him
Stare at – She started at me.
Stick to – He sticks to his decision
Subject to – This is subject to approval of
the committee
Succeed in – He will succeed in life
Suffer from – He is suffering from fever
Superior to – This type of rice is superior to
that
Supply (a person) with (a thing), to (a
person) – He supplied us with food. He
supplied food to us.
Sure of – I am sure of success
Sympathy for - I have no sympathy for him
Take after – The boy takes after
(resembles) his father.
Talk to, with (a person), of, about, over (a
thing) – I am talking to (with) Mr.Roy of
(about, over) the matter.
Taste for – She has no taste for music
Tell upon – Over-eating tells upon health
Tide over – He will soon tide over the
difficulty
Tired of – I am tired of doing the same thing
day after day
Think of, about (a person), over
(something) – What do you think of (about)
him?
Think carefully over his advice.
Tolerant of – We must be tolerant of
opposition
Triumph over – Jim and Della triumphed
over their poverty
True to – He is true to his master
Trust (a person) with (a thing), to (a
person), in God – You may trust me with
the work. You may trust the work to me .
Trust in God.
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Unite with – Be united with your friends
Useful to (a person), for (some purpose) –
This book is useful to us for examination
Vain of – She is vain of her beauty
Vary from – His opinion varies from his
brother’s
Vexed with (a person), for, at (a thing) – He
is vexed with me at my conduct . He is
vexed with me for opposing him
Void of – He is void of common sense
Wait for – I waited for him for two hours
Wait on – The nurse waited on (attended )
the patient.
Want of – He warned me of the danger
Weak in – He is weak in Mathematics
Weak of – He is weak of understanding
Weary of – He is weary of hard life
Wish for – I do not wish for name and fame
Wonder at – I wonder at his ignorance
Worthy of – He is worthy of our praise
Yield to – He yielded to his enemy
Zeal for – He has a zeal for social work
Zealous for, in – He is zealous for
improvement in a good cause
Zest for – She has no zest for music.

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EXERCISE – 1
1. We must abide ____ the decision of the
referee.
2. The tank abound _____ fish.
3. I abstain _______ meat and drink.
4. We have, very kindly, acceded ______
his request.
5. We have an easy access _______ his
house.
6. The servant was accused _____ stealing
a ring.
7. Kushal was admitted ______ the 10th
class.
8. Mr. Verma was addicted ____ drinking.
9. Little children are afraid ______ dogs.
10. The hunter aimed ______the tiger.
11. Sudha was alarmed ______ the sight of
snake.
12. The clown amused the audience _____
his antics.
13. This book does not appeal _____me.
14. The Minister apologized ______arriving
late.
15. No one can approve ______ such
behavior.
16. The Minister assured me _____ help.
17. I was astonished ______his failure.
18. My brother will be angry _____me.
19. He was annoyed _____ Savita for her
behavior.
20. I am not angry _____your behavior.
21. Sahil is backward _____ English.
22. We belong ____ this club.
23. Adish is bent _____ fighting.
24. The beggar is blind ______one eye.
25. Beware ____ pick-pockets.
26. Sudha is busy ______ her work.
27. We belong _____this work.
28. Anita backed _____her promise.
29. A daughter was born ____ her.
30. God blessed the King _____ a son.
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EXERCISE – 2
1. The hungry man begged______ food.
2. She was born ______a poor family.
3. Mohan is born ______rich parents.
4. One should never boast _____ one’s
accomplishments.
5. I borrowed a pen ______ her.
6. She pulled down the blind _____keep out
light.
7. There was no one ____ care _____ the
child.
8. Be careful _____ your health.
9. The doctor called _____the patient.
10. I shall call _____your house tomorrow.
11. She complained ______ the Principal
against me.
12. The monitor has full control _____the
class.
13. The child clings ____ her mother.
14. I am confident _____ his success.
15. The judge was convinced _____the guilt
____ the accused.
16. Examination will commence _____ the
10th April.
17. Life is compared _____ dream.
18. I sent a telegram ______congratulations
_____ his wedding.
19. The bus collided ________ a jeep.
20. Our committee consists ______ five
members.
21. Mothers have affection ______ their
children.
22. We are thankful _____ God _____ His
blessings.
23. I feel no appetite ______ food.
24. We are tired ______ you.
25. He has an easy access ______ his
officer.
26. He was true _______his principles.
27. Pay great attention _______ English.
28. Is he unfit ______practical work.
29. You are vexed _________ me.
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EXERCISE – 3
1. He is safe ____ danger.
2. There is no alternative ____his plan.
3. Vikas is not reconciled _______ his lot.
4. They take care _______their health.
5. Your pen is similar _____ mine.
6. He has no confidence _______ me.
7. Rajinder is related ________ me.
8. We have nothing but contempt
______him.
9. Be respectful _________ your parents.
10. You have no authority ______ me in
this matter.
11. He has no ambition ______ business.
12. Sita is very sensitive ______criticism.
13. I have no objection _________his
joining this college.
14. We are short ________ money at
present.
15. I am ready _______ tea.
16. He is ready ______ a reply.
17. He has no hope _____ an early
recovery.
18. I am sick _______this nasty job.
19. She has no liking _______ needle work.
20. They are responsible _________ me
________ their plan.
21. He is a disgrace ________ his family.
22. Agra is famous ____________ its
historical buildings.
23. Pt. Nehru was popular __________the
people.
24. I have no hatred ________him.
25. He stands in need ________ money.
26. His face is familiar ______me.
27. We are familiar _________ the present
state of trade.
28. I am grateful ______ you _____the
timely help.
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30. I have an advantage _______my
enemy.
EXERCISE – 4
1. I have full faith _____ you.
2. He has shown kindness ____me.
3. My pet dog is very faithful ______ me.
4. He is good ________ Chemistry.
5. I am overcome _____ hunger.
6. You are quick ________ solving sums.
7. Vikram has fondness _____ table-tennis.
8. I had an interview _______ the
Headmaster.
9. Are we not entitled _______ patient
hearing.
10. Monica is gifted _________ a sweet
voice.
11. We oppose _____ the policy of yours.
12. Songs are _____ proper for this
function.
13. She has no interest ______ studies.
14. He has no eagerness ______ anything.
15. She is engaged _______ my elder
brother.
16. I felt glad ________ his success.
17. He was operated_____ for Cancer.
18. He is prompt ______ payment.
19. Your inquiry _____ the matter has
proved useless.
20. You are not yet eligible _______ this
post.
21. I am fortunate ________getting the first
prize.
22. I am intent ________ saving his life.
23. The beggar was mistaken _______ a
pick-pocket.
24. He is open ______ conviction.
25. Raju is proficient ______ Mathematics.
26. She takes pride _______ her wealth.
27. He has no taste ____ music.
28. He is not attentive ____ your lecture.
29. They are absorbed ________ study
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29. Are they not partial ________him?
30. She is quick ____________English.
EXERCISE – 5
1. I am certain _____ my success.
2. The teacher was displeased
________him.
3. The book is full ________ errors.
4. Have pity ______ him.
5. I have no sympathy _______ him.
6. He is accused _____ theft.
7. We were amazed _______ his insolence.
8. Your activities are beneficial ______
society.
9. He is not destined ____ become a
doctor.
10. We are now free _____ all cares.
11. I am eager _____ see you.
12. He is overwhelmed _____grief
_____the death of his father.
13. Death is preferable ________ dishonor.
14. There is no scope _______ further
extension.
15. He took defense __________ your
remark.
16. He cast a slur _____me.
17. He is quite aware _____ his own
shortcomings.
18. The old man is addicted _____ drinking.
19. Life is beset ______ difficulties.
20. I am not deaf _____ your entreaty.
21. He is still _____ bed.
22. We pray _____ God daily.
23. He is accused _____ theft.
24. He writes ________ a pencil.
25. We travel _____ train.
26. They travel _____ horse-back.
27. He will join us ______ the party ____6
o’clock.
28. I prefer tea ____ coffee.
29. He is not ashamed _____ this.
30. I took pity ______ the beggar.
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30. I am disgusted _______ him.
EXERCISE – 6
1. He is deaf ___my request.
2. Who deals ____ routine
correspondence?
3. Can I depend ______your help?
4. He has no desire _____ fame.
5. Your book is different _____mine.
6. The old man died _____ cholera.
7. I have disposed ____ my car.
8. Sweety is devoid
_____ common sense.
9. He was deprived _____ his share.
10. It is safe ____ deposit money ____ SBI.
11. Radha deals ____ plastic goods.
12. Try to distinguish _____a friend and a
foe.
13. You look eager _____go home early.
14. She is not eligible _____ the post.
15. In what work are you engaged ____
present?
16. He does the work entrusted _____ him.
17. How would you escape _____the
locked room?
18. I am envious his new car.
19. I enquired _____ Sudha about her
father.
20. I never expected this ____you.
21. Rajni is expert _____ drawing.
22. I will exchange this book _____your
pen.
23. This is an exception _____ this rule.
24. She is familiar ______me.
25. Patna is famous _____its temples.
26. Cows feed _____ grass.
27. Always feel ____ the poor.
28. I got a jar free _____a jar ____ face
cream.
29. I am free ____ this work.
30. Fight _____your enemies.
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EXERCISE – 7
1. My son is fond _____candies.
2. Only a mean person will play false ____
his friends.
3. I stand ____ the sea –shore and gaze
____ the sea.
4. Who will give ______ the prizes?
5. I was very glad ___ know that you have
won.
6. Sha has only just glanced ____ his letter.
7. Give ____ your bad habits.
8. I am grateful ___ you ____ your help.
9. Are you guilty ____ theft or not?
10. We are all greedy ____fortune’s
favours.
11. Who was not grieved ____the death of
Gandhi?
12. I am hard _____ these days.
13. We heard _____the theft only
yesterday.
14. Have you hit ____ any solution yet?
15. There is every hope _____ victory.
16. Sudha hindered me ____ doing this
work.
17. Who is the heir _____ all your property?
18. My mother is hard _____hearing.
19. He is ignorant ____ the facts.
20. The bride is ill ____ fever.
21. Don’t indulge _____ useless talks.
22. Inform him _____this accident.
23. He takes no interest ____playing
games.
24. I was very impressed ____ his
personality.
25. Have you invited her _____the party?
26. Let me introduce you ______ my friend
Ritu.
27. Ram insisted ______my going to Patna.
28. We felt injured ____ not receiving an
invitation of wedding.
29. I am indeed jealous ______your
popularity.
30. My father is a judge _______the High-
Court.
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EXERCISE – 8
1. Is your brother junior ____you?
2. I will join ________him in killing the lion.
3. Don’t jump _____ conclusions.
4. I saw all kind ____ people at the function.
5. The beggar knocked ____ the door.
6. She is known _____ me.
7. A man is known _____ the company he
keeps.
8. Always keep _____ the left.
9. Industry is the key _____ success.
10. He is known ________his honesty.
11. The monkey was lame ____ leg.
12. Laughing is good ____ our health.
13. The PM led the country ______greater
glory.
14. They live ____ Inderpuri.
15. I long _____ go on a holiday.
16. I have least liking _____ flattery.
17. Right path leads _____glory.
18. You are looking _____someone.
19. We should be loyal
_____ him.
20. Please listen _____ me.
21. He is no match ______that beautiful
girl.
22. Don’t meddle ____ the affairs of others.
23. Sita was married ____ Rama.
24. You are mixing _____people.
25. To get good marks, it is necessary ____
you to work hard.
26. There is a great need ______ field
workers.
27. Ranga is notorious ______ stealing.
28. You will be dismissed if you are
neglectful ____ your duty.
29. This artist is noted ______ new
creations.
30. I object _______your rude remarks.
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EXERCISE – 9
1. I am obliged ________ you for your help.
2. You are opposite ___ your brother.
3. What is the object ____ your trip?
4. Dashrath was overwhelmed _____ grief
at Rama’s exile.
5. Salma parted _____her parents with
tears.
6. Can’t you part ____ this pen?
7. He is playing ____ flute.
8. I shall be pleased ____ help you.
9. Some leaders are popular _____ their
voters.
10. Be obedient ______ your parents.
11. I shall abide ____ my promise.
12. The river abounds ____ fish.
13. He is absorbed ____his studies.
14. You should abstain _____meat.
15. Mohan was absent ____ the school
yesterday.
16. You should act ____ the advice of your
father.
17. He acceded _____ my request.
18. I have no access _____ the Principal.
19. I will try to act according _____your
advice.
20. The old man was accused _____ theft.
21. He is accustomed _______ hard life.
22. He was admitted ____school.
23. Your conduct does not ____ any
excuse.
24. He has been admitted _____ the house.
25. He has been acquitted _____ murder.
26. He is addicted _____ drinking.
27. The guest team had an advantage
_____ the host team.
28. Don’t take advantage _____ the
weakness of others.
29. The hunter aimed ____ the lion.
30. She is angry ____ me ____ my
behavior.
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EXERCISE – 10
1. I am anxious ____ know of his health.
2. I apologized _____the Principal ____ my
behavior.
3. He was appointed ___ the post ___
Deputy Commissioner.
4. My sister has an aptitude _____ painting.
5. He applied ____ the Principal ____ a job.
6. The culprit appealed ____ the Judge
____ mercy.
7. The train arrived _____ the platform.
8. He arrived ____ here yesterday.
9. He is ashamed ____ his folly.
10. The Principal gave his assent ____ my
request.
11. Do you approve _____ my plan?
12. I assured him _____my help.
13. I agree ___ you _____ this point.
14. He attended _____ his sick mother.
15. Please attend ____ me.
16. He has an attachment ____ his mother.
17. He has no affection ____ you.
18. Our Principal is very affectionate ____
all of us.
19. She was alarmed ______ the news.
20. We should be alive _____ our duties.
21. The stadium was alive _____ people.
22. The selfless workers are not ambitious
____ name or fame.
23. I am amazed _____ your performance.
24. The clown amused the people _____
his tricks.
25. I have no ambition _____life.
26. He was annoyed _____the remarks.
27. They are afraid ____ their teachers.
28. I was astonished _____ his conduct.
29. I availed myself ______the chance.
30. We should be aware ______ our
shortcomings.
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EXERCISE – 1
1. by 7. to 13. to 19. with 25. of
2. in 8. to 14. for 20. at 26. with
3. from 9. of 15. of 21. in 27. to
4. to 10. at 16. of 22. to 28. out
5. to 11. at 17. at 23. on 29. to
6. of 12. with 18. with 24. of 30. with
EXERCISE – 3
1. from 7. to 13. to 19. for 25. of
2. to 8. for 14. of 20. to , for 26. to
3. to 9. to 15. for 21. to 27. with
4. of 10. over 16. with 22. for 28. to , for
5. to 11. for 17. of 23. with 29. to
6. in 12. to 18. of 24. for 30. at
EXERCISE – 5
1. of 7. at 13. to 19. with 25. by
2. with 8. to 14. for 20. to 26. on
3. of 9. to 15. to 21. in 27. at , at
4. on 10. from 16. on 22. to 28. to
5. for 11. to 17. of 23. of 29. of
6. of 12. with, at 18. to 24. with 30. on
EXERCISE – 7
1. of 7. up 13. of 19. of 25. to
2. with 8. to , for 14. upon 20. with 26. to
3. at , at 9. of 15. for 21. in 27. on
4. away 10. for 16. from 22. of 28. at
5. to 11. at 17. to 23. in 29. of
6. at 12.up 18. of 24. by 30. of
EXERCISE – 9
1. to 7. on 13. in 19. to 25. of
2. of 8. to 14. from 20. of 26. to
3. of 9. with 15. from 21. to 27. over
4. with 10. to 16. upon 22. to 28. of
5. from 11. by 17. to 23. of 29. at
6. with 12. in 18. to 24. into 30. with, at
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EXERCISE – 2
1. for 7. to , for 13. to 19. with 25. to
2. in 8. of 14. of 20. of 26. to
3. of 9. on 15. of , of 21. for 27. to
4. of 10. at 16. on 22. to ,for 28. for
5. from 11. to 17. to 23. for 29. with
6. to 12. over 18. of , on 24. of 30. over
EXERCISE – 4
1. in 7. for 13. in 19. into 25. in
2. to 8. with 14. for 20. for 26. in
3. to 9. to 15. to 21. in 27. for
4. at 10. with 16. at 22. on 28. to
5. by 11. to 17. upon 23. for 29. in
6. at 12. for 18. in 24. to 30. with
EXERCISE – 6
1. to 7. of 13. to 19. of 25. for
2. with 8. of 14. for 20. of 26. on
3. upon 9. of 15. at 21. in 27. for
4. for 10. to, with 16. to 22. for 28. with, of
5. from 11. in 17. from 23. to 29. from
6. of 12.between 18. of 24. with 30. with
EXERCISE – 8
1. to 7. by 13. to 19. to 25. for
2. with 8. to 14. at 20. to 26. for
3. to 9. to 15. to 21. for 27. for
4. of 10. for 16. for 22. with 28. of
5. at 11. of 17. to 23. to 29. for
6. to 12.for 18. for 24. with 30. to
EXERCISE – 10
1. to 7. at 13. with ,on 19. at 25. in
2. to , for 8. in 14. on 20. to 26. at
3. to , of 9. of 15. to 21. with 27. of
4. for 10. to 16. to 22. of 28. at
5. to , for 11. of 17. for 23. at 29. of
6. to , for 12. of 18. to 24. with 30. of