Fixed Preposition and Exercise (1) 20200831125507

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PREPOSITION
Fixed Preposition Level–I 2
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1. Resort (रास्त अपनाना) — to

Eg. He resorted to crime.
2. Wait (इंतजार करना) — for
Eg. I waited for you.
3. Approve (सहम�त दे ना) — of
Eg. He approved of my project.
4. Deal (व्यापा करना) — in
Eg. He dealt in garments.
5. Deal (�नपटना) — with
Eg. He dealt with problems.
6. Differ (से अलग होना) — from
Eg. Amphibians differ from reptiles.
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7. Different (से असमान) — from

Eg. Amphibians are different from reptiles.
8. Depend (पर �नभर् करना) — on
Eg. I depend on you.
9. On Monday — सभी �दन� के साथ
Eg. I came at 7 O'clock on Monday in 2010.
10. In 2015 — सभी साल के साथ
Eg. I came in 2010.
11. In May — सभी म�हन� के साथ
Eg. I came in May.
12. On the 7th of November — सभी तार�ख के साथ
Eg. I came on the 7th of November.
13. At 7 O'clock — समय के साथ
Eg. She came at quarter to seven.
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14. In summer — सभी मौसम के साथ

Eg. It blooms in summer.
15. At sunrise
At sunset
At noon
At midnight
At bed time
At night
Eg. I go to the seaside at sunrise.
16. On Tuesday afternoon
On Wednesday evening
On a holiday
On weekdays
Eg. We will organize a party at 7 pm on Sunday evening.
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17. Injurious (हा�नकारक) — to

Eg. Smoking is injurious to health.
18. Part (�कसी व्यिक से अलग होना) — from
Eg. I cannot part from my friend.
19. Part (�कसी चीज़ से अलग होना) — with
Eg. He cannot part with his book.
20. Cope (से �नपटना) — with
Eg. I cannot cope with hot weather.
21. Filled (से भरा) — with
Eg. The bucket was filled with water.
22. Full (भरा) — of
Eg. The bucket was full of water.
23. Deprive (से वं�चत) — of
Eg. He deprived me of my rights.
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24. Bereft (से वं�चत) — of

Eg. He was bereft of his rights.
25. Superior (से बेहतर) — to
Eg. He is superior to you.
26. Inferior (से बदतर) — to
Eg. This is inferior to that brand.
27. Senior (व�रष्) — to
Eg. She is senior to me.
28. Junior (क�नष्) — to
Eg. He is junior to her.
29. Prior (से पहले) — to
Eg. The train arrived prior to time.
30. Talk (V- से बात करना) — to
Eg. I will talk to you.
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31. Talk (N- वातार्ला) — with

Eg. I had a take with him.
32. Listen (सुनना) — to
Eg. Please listen to me.
33. Suggest (सलाह दे ना) — to
Eg. I suggested to him.
34. Agree (�कसी व्यिक से सहमत) — with
Eg. I agree with you.
35. Agree (�कसी बात से सहमत) — to
Eg. I agree to your proposal.
36. Avail (लाभ उठाना) — of
Eg. I availed myself of the opportunity.
37. Annoyed (�कसी से �चढ़ना) — with
Eg. I am annoyed with you.
38. Annoyed (�कसी बात से �चढ़ना) — at
Eg. I am annoyed at your idiocy.
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39. Angry (�कसी व्यिक से गुस्स) — with

Eg. I am angry with you.
40. Angry (�कसी बात से गुस्स) — at
Eg. I am angry at the mismanagement.
41. Adapt (ढ़ालना) — to
Eg. We adapt ourselves to the environment.
42. Adjacent (के बगल) — to
Eg. Your house is adjacent to mine.
43. Surprised (आश्चय) — at
Eg. I am surprised at the result.
44. Amazed (आश्चय) — at
Eg. She is amazed at his audacity.
45. Astonished (आश्चय) — at
Eg. He was astonished at her demeanor.
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46. Abide (अनुपालन करना) — by

Eg. I abide by the traffic rules.
47. Comply (अनुपालन करना) — with
Eg. I comply with the law of the land.
48. Marry(A.V.) (शाद� करना) — No preposition
Eg. She married him.
49. Married(P.V) (शाद� होना) — to
Eg. He was married to Rohini.
50. Worthy (के लायक) — of
Eg. She is worthy of a reward.
51. Conducive (अनुकूल) — to
Eg. This climate is not conducive to my health.
52. Prefer (से ज्याद पसंद करना) — to
Eg. I prefer tea to coffee.
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53. Obliged (कृत�) — to

Eg. I am obliged to you.
54. Deficient (कमी होना) — in
Eg. This soil is deficient in Nitrogen.
55. Lack (वं�चत) — No preposition
Eg. You lack common sense.
56. Devoid (से वं�चत) — of
Eg. Women are devoid of basic human rights in
certain countries.
57. Ashamed (श�म�दा) — of
Eg. He was ashamed of his conduct.
58. Aim(V) (मकसद होना) — at
Eg. He aimed the pistol at her.
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59. Suffer (से ग्र) — from

Eg. He is suffering from Cancer.
60. Succeed (कामयाब होना) — in
Eg. I succeeded in my first attempt.
61. Tired (थका हुआ) — of
Eg. I am tired of this lockdown.
62. Prevent (रोकना) — from
Eg. They prevented me from entering the hall.
63. Fond (पसंद) — of
Eg. I am fond of sweets.
64. Sick (से परे शान) — of
Eg. I am sick of his tantrums.
65. laugh (पर हँ सना) — at
Eg. Don't laugh at the monkeys.
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66. Consist (से भरा) — of

Eg. This compartment consists of ten room.
67. Good (अच्छ) — at
Eg. I am good at writing essay.
68. Confident (आत्म�वश्वा) — of
Eg. I am confident of my performance.
69. Avail (लाभ उठाना) — of
Eg. I availed myself of the opportunity.
70. Proud (गवर) — of
Eg. I am proud of you.
71. Belong (का होना) — to
Eg. This luggage belongs to me.
74. Negligent (लापरवाह होना) — of
Eg. He is negligent of his duty.
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75. In spite (के बावजूद) — of

Eg. He passed in spite of his illness.
76. Despite (के बावजूद) — No preposition
Eg. Despite working hard he failed.
77. Fortunate (भाग्यशाल) — of
Eg. I am fortunate of having such loving students.
78. Desirous (इच्छु) — of
Eg. He is desirous of a good post.
79. Accompanied (से साथ होना) — by
Eg. He was accompanied by his friend.
80. Accuse (आरोप लगाना) — of
Eg. They accused him of robbery.
81. Adapt (ढ़ालना) — to
Eg. We adapt ourselves to the changing climatic condition.
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82. Adjacent (के बगल म� ) — to

Eg. His house is adjacent to mine.
83. Afraid (डरा) — of
Eg. I am afraid of darkness.
84. Aware (से अवगत) — of
Eg. We are aware of our rights.
85. Beware (से सावधान) — of
Eg. Beware of dogs.
86. Busy (व्यस) — with
Eg. She is busy with his work.
87. Capable (स�म) — of
Eg. I am capable of doing anything
88. Close (के नजद�क) — to
Eg. We are close to our destination.
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89. Compare (समान चीज से तुलना) — with

Eg. Don't compare me with him.
90. Compare (असमान चीज से तुलना) — to
Eg. Life is compared to journey.
91. Conscious (से अवगत) — of
Eg. I am conscious of my drawbacks.
92. Contrary (से �वपर�त) — to
Eg. He spoke contrary to the norms.
93. Convicted (दोषी होना) — of
Eg. He was convicted of murder.
94. Dear (बहुत प्यार) — to
Eg. Life is dear to everyone.
95. Desire (इच्छ) — for
Eg. He has no desire for wealth.
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96. Desirous (इच्छु) — of

Eg. He is not desirous of wealth.
97. Dream (सपना दे खना) — of
Eg. I dream of a big house.
98. Due (के कारण) — to
Eg. He failed due to his laziness.
99. Escape (से बचना) — from
Eg. He escaped from the jail.
100. Envious (से ईष्याल) — of
Eg. She is envious of your beauty.
101. Grateful (कृत�) — to
Eg. I am grateful to god.
102. Thankful (कृत�) — to
Eg. I am thankful to you.
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103. Obedient (आ�ाकार�) — to

Eg. She is obedient to her parents.
104. Object (के �वरू होना) — to
Eg. I objected to his proposal.
105. Responsible (िजम्मेदा) — for
Eg. He is responsible for the bank robbery.
106. Stare (घूरना) — at
Eg. He is staring at me.
107. Satisfied (संतषु ्) — with
Eg. I am satisfied with your performance.
108. Think (सोचना) — of
Eg. He thought of a plan.
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SomePreposition
Phrase Preposition 18
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• According to (के अनुसार) → as stated by
E.g:- According to the terms and conditions, he will have to finish it in two
days.
• By dint of (के बल पर ) → by force of, because of
E.g:- I passed the exam by dint of hard work.
• In case of (अगर) → in the event of
E.g:- In case of emergency, call 100.
• By virtue of (के बल पर) → by the authority of
E.g:- The judge can pass the order by virtue of his powers.
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SomePreposition
Phrase Preposition 19
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(5) Owing to (के कारण) → due to

'Owing to' means 'due to' but there are a few differences.
'Owing to' एवं 'due to' अथर म� एक ह� है । दोन� के बीच मुख्यत दो अंतर है -
(1) वाक् क� शुरूआ 'Owing to' से कर� 'due to' से नह�ं
(a) A sentence should start with 'owing to' and not 'due to'.
E.g:- Due to heavy rains, I could not come. (×)
Owing to heavy rains, I could not come.()
(Note: SSC accepts that a sentence can start with 'due to')
(नोट : SSC 'due to‘ से वाक् क� शुरूआ को सह� मानती है ।)
This rule is not important as far as modern English is concerned.
Note: 'Due to' comes after different forms of ‘be’
(नोट : 'Be‘ के �कसी भी form के बाद 'due to’ का प्रय होता है ।
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The accident was owing to heavy rains.(×)

Form of be
The accident was due to heavy rains.()

Form of be
• With reference to → in context of

E.g:- With reference to (के सन्दभ म� ) → your letter, dated 27th July 2020, I
hereby submit my reply.
• In order to (ता�क) → for the purpose of

E.g:- We vacated the premises in order to avoid litigation.
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• In course of (के दौरान) → during

E.g:- In course of time, I faced many problems.
• On behalf of (के स्था पर) → as a representative of

E.g:- He came to receive the award on behalf of his brother.
• Agreeably to (के अनस
ु रण म�) → willing
E.g:- Agreeably to the terms of the agreement, we will pay you Rs. 1 lakh.
• By means of (के सहायता से) → through the use of

E.g:- He amassed a lot of money by means of sharp practices.
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• For the sake of (के वास्त ) → indicates purpose

E.g:- Save plants atleast for the sake of your children.
• In favour of (के प� म� ) → to the benefit of
E.g:- He voted in favour of his friend.
• In lieu of (के बदले म�) → in the place of
E.g:- He got fifty thousand rupees in lieu of his claim.
• On account of (के कारण) → by reason of
E.g:- On account of his negligence, the company has suffered heavy loss.
• In relation to (के संबंध म�) → in connection with

E.g:- There are some rules in relation to the organization of the match.
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1. I acted according to your order.

I acted in accordance with your order.
2. Mother Teresa had affection for all.
Mother Teresa was affectionate to all.
3. He has ambition for fame.
He is ambitious of fame.
4. I am capable of doing hard work.
I have capacity for doing hard work.
5. I have confidence in myself.
I am confident of his performance.
6. He has desire for money and fame.
He is desirous of money and fame.
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'To' comes with following words :
Words Meaning in English Meaning in Hindi

Abhorrent to causing or deserving strong dislike �घनौना
Access to reach पहुँच
Accountable to obliged to accept responsibility उत्तरदाय
Accustomed to usual or regular आद� होना
Addicted to unable to stop using, habitual लत लगना
Adhere to to cause to stick fast पालन करना, जुड़े रहना
Adjacent to sharing a border सटा हुआ
Affectionate to feeling or showing love and affection स्नेह
Agreeable to ready or willing to agree सहमत
Allegiance to loyalty to a person, country, group, etc. �नष्ठ
Alternative to substitute �वकल्
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Affectionate to feeling or showing love and affection स्नेह
Agreeable to ready or willing to agree सहमत
Allegiance to loyalty to a person, country, group, etc. �नष्ठ
Alternative to substitute �वकल्
Answerable to required to explain actions or decisions to जवाबदे ह
someone
Antidote to a substance that stops the harmful effects of �वष-नाशक
a poison
Attention to notice, interest, or awareness ध्या
Attune to to bring into harmony लय म� करना
Averse to having a feeling of dislike प्र�तक
Beneficial to producing good or helpful results or effects फायेमंद
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Blind to unable to see (fault etc) (के प्र�तअं)
Comparable to being similar or about the same तुलनीय
Complement to to complete something else or make it better पूरक
Conform to to obey or agree to something अनर
ु ू
Detrimental to causing damage or injury हा�नकारक
Devoted to completely loyal भक्
Disgrace to to cause to lose respect or be humiliated अपमान
Due to because के कारण
Enmity to a very deep unfriendly feeling शत्रु
Equal to same बराबर�
Equivalent to almost same लगभग बराबर
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Essential to extremely important and necessary आवश्य
Exception to a case where a rule does not apply अपवाद
Favourable to showing approval अनक
ु ूल
Given to habitual आद� होना
Harmful to causing or capable of causing damage or harm नक
ु सान पहुंचने वाला
Heir to a person who has the legal right to receive the वा�रस
property of someone who dies
Immune to not capable of being affected by a disease प्र�तर
Important to having serious meaning or worth जरूर
Incidental to happening as a minor part or result of something else आकिस्म
Indebted to owing something (such as money or thanks) to ऋणी
someone or something
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Indifferent to not interested in or concerned about something उदासीन
Indigenous to produced, living, or existing naturally in a स्वदेश
particular region or environment
Injurious to causing injury हा�नकारक
Key to to make something correspond to something else मौ�लक
Look forward to anticipated with satisfaction संतुिष्ट के साथ आशा करन
Loyal to having or showing complete and constant support �नष्ठावान

for someone or something
Obstruction to something that blocks बाधा
Opposite to not agree के �वरू
Postscript to a note or series of notes added at the end of a प�र�शष्ट भा
letter, article, or book
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Preface to an introduction to a book or speech प्रस्ता
Prefer to to like (someone or something) better than someone के तुलना म� ज्यादा पसंद
or something else करना
Preferable to better or more desirable बेहतर
Profitable to producing good results or effects लाभदायक

Prone to likely to do, have, or suffer from something से ग्रस्त होने संभावना
Reduced to to make (something) smaller in size, amount, को कम करना

number, etc.
Relevant to relating to a subject in an appropriate way प्रासं�
Repugnance to a strong feeling of dislike or disgust घण
ृ ा
Resign oneself to to accept something reluctantly because you cannot बेमन से ह� पर स्वीकार
change it
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Sensitive to likely to cause people to become upset संवेदनशील
Sequel to a book, movie, etc., that continues a story begun in का अगला भाग
another book, movie, etc.
Similar to almost the same समान
Stick to to hold to लगे रहना

Submission to something that is submitted प्रस्
Submit to yield or accept to a superior force के आगे झक
ु ना
Subscribe to to pay money to get a publication or service regularly सदस्यता लेने के �ल
Succumb to to stop trying to resist something मर जाना/हार मान जाना
Supplement to to add something to (something) in order to make it पूरक बनना

complete
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Surrender to to give the control or use of (something) to someone else समपर्ण करन
Susceptible to easily affected, influenced, or harmed by something ग्रहण�
Swing to to move with a smooth, curving motion झल
ू ना
Taken to to begin to like something पसंद करना शर
ु ू करना
Tantamount to equal to something in value, meaning, or effect समान
Temptation to a strong urge or desire to have or do something प्रलो
True to faithful वफादार होना
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Abhorrence of strong hatred ग्रह
Accused of one charged with an offence अ�भयक
ु ्
Afraid of filled with fear डरा हुआ
Ambitious of having a desire of महत्वाकां�

Anxious of causing or showing fear or nervousness �चं�तत
Ashamed of feeling shame, guilt, or disgrace श�मर्द
Assurance of the state of being sure or certain about something आश्वास
Aware of knowing that something (such as a situation, अवगत
condition, or problem) exists
Bereft of no longer having it, deprived वं�चत
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Beware of to be careful सावधन रहना
Boast of a reason to be proud डींग मारना
Capable of able to do something स�म
Cautious of careful about avoiding danger or risk सतर्
Certain of not having any doubt about something पक्का होन
Charge of to make a person responsible for something के प्रभा
Composed of calm and in control of your emotions शांत

Consist of to be made up of (something) से बना हुआ
Confident of showing that you have confidence आश्वस्त हो
Conscious of aware जागरू

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Convicted of to prove or find guilty अपराधी ठहराया हुआ
Convinced of to cause (someone) to believe that something is true यक�न करना
Deprived of not having the things that are needed for a good or वं�चत
healthy life
Devoid of lacking वं�चत
Diffident of lacking confidence आत्म�वश्वासह
Disapprove of to officially refuse to approve or accept (something) अस्वीकार करन
Dispose of to get rid of something छुटकारा पाना
Embarrassed of ashamed श�म�दा
Envious of feeling or showing a desire to have what someone ईष्याल
else has
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Formed of organized in a way characteristic of living matter के शौक�न
Frightened of to cause to become afraid का गठन
Get rid of to become free from something छुटकारा पाना
Guilty of responsible for committing a crime or doing अपराधी
something bad or wrong
Lack (N) deficient क� कमी
Need (N) to require जरूर
Proof of something which shows that something else is true प्रमाण हो
or correct
Scared of to be frightened or worried डरा हुआ
Shortage of a condition in which there is not enough of कमी होना
something needed
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Sure of ascertain �निश्चत होन
Void (N) null or containing nothing �रक्
Want of to need (something) क� इच्छा होन
Wary of marked by being cautious सावधन
Worthy of deserving respect, attention के योग्
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Affection for a feeling of liking for someone or something के �लए स्नेह
Affection for feeling or showing love and affection स्नेह
Ambition for a particular goal or aim महत्वाकां�
Anxiety for fear or nervousness about what might happen �चंता
Appetite for a physical desire for food भख
ू
Aptitude for a natural ability to do something or to learn योग्यत
something
Atone for to make amends or reparation हरजाना दे ना
Capacity for the ability to hold or contain �मता
Compassion for a feeling of wanting to help someone who is sick, सहानभ
ु �ू त
hungry, in trouble, etc.
Compensation for something that is done or given to make up for मआ
ु वजा, हजार्न
damage, trouble, etc.
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Contempt for a feeling that someone or something is not worthy of अवमानना
any respect or approval
Canvass for to ask (the people in an area) what they think about मत माँगना
a candidate, project, idea, etc.
Craving for a very strong desire for something तषृ ्ण
Desire for to want or wish for (something) इच्छ
Hope for expect आशा
Liking for a feeling of regard or fondness पसंद करना
Yearn for to desire very much के �लए लालसा करना
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Abstain from to choose not to do or have something परहे ज करना
Abstinence from the practice of not doing or having something that is परहे ज करना
wanted
Debar from to officially prevent (someone) from having or doing �नषेध करना
something
Derive from to take or get (something) from (something else) से �नकालना या
हा�सल करना
Descent from an act of coming or going down in location or condition से नीचे जाना
Desist from to stop doing something करना बंद कर दे ना
Deviate from tent or to be different from what is usual or expected (रास्ते सेद्ध ह)
Emerge from to become known or come from उभरना
Escape from to get away from a dangerous place or situation सरु ��त �नकल जाना
Exemption from permission not to pay or do something छूट
FixedPreposition
Next
‘Form'
'To' comes
comes with
with following
following words
words : :
Prevent from to stop (something) from happening or existing रोकना
Prohibit from to order (someone) not to use or do something �नषेध
Protect from to keep (someone or something) from being harmed बचाना

Recover from to become healthy after an illness or injury स्वस्थ हो
Refrain from to stop yourself from doing something परहे ज करना
Resign from to give up (a job or position) in a formal manner त्यागपत्रा द
Respite from relief राहत
FixedPreposition
Next
‘ON'
'To' comes
comes with
with following
following words
words : :
Comment to make a statement about someone or something �टप्पणी करन
Deliberate on to think about or discuss something very carefully in �वचार करना
order to make a decision
Depend on to be subject to determination by the situation पर �नभर्
Dwell on to live in a particular place म� रहना
Embark on to begin a journey यात्रा शुरू क
Encroach on to gradually move or go into an area that is beyond अ�तक्रमण कर
the usual or desired limits
Impose on to cause (something, such as tax) to affect someone कर लगाना
or something by using your authority
Insist on to demand that something happen or that someone आग्रह कर
do something
Intrude on to come or go into a place where you are not wanted पर अ�तक्रमण कर
or welcome
FixedPreposition
Next
‘ON'
'To' comes
comes with
with following
following words
words : :
Trample on to cause damage or pain by walking or stepping पैर तले कुचलना
heavily on something or someone
Acquaintance with so
Absorbed in having one's attention wholly engaged or occupied अवशो�षत
Accomplished in very skillful, having or showing the skill of an �नपण
ु
expert
Assiduous in very hard working प�रश्र
Bigoted in blindly devoted to some creed, opinion, or धमार्, कट्टर व्य
practice
Dabble in to take part in an activity in a way that is not शौ�कया तौर पर कुछ
serious करना
Deficient in not good enough, lacking अपण
ू ,र कमी
Diligent in showing steady and earnest care and hard work मेहनती
Excel in to be better than others श्रेष्ठ ह
FixedPreposition
Next
‘ON'
'To' comes
comes with
with following
following words
words : :
Experienced in having knowledge or skill in a particular field अनभ
ु वी
Indulge in to allow (yourself) to have or do something as a �लप्त होन
special pleasure
Interested in wanting to learn more about something or to रूच
become involved in something
Involved in connected with something शा�मल होना
Persist in to continue to occur or exist beyond the usual, लगे रहना
expected, or normal time
Presevere in to continue doing something though it is difficult लगे रहना
Proficient in good at doing something कुशल
Remiss in not showing enough care and attention बेपरवाह
Versed in skilled in something �नपण
ु
FixedPreposition
Next
‘With'
'To' comes
comes with
with following
following words
words : :
Acquaintance with someone who is known जान-पहचान
Afflicted with caused pain or suffering पी�ड़त
Alliance with a union or association सं�ध
Associate with to combine or unite with another for mutual benefit सहयोगी
Bear with to suffer सहना
Beset with to cause problems or difficulties for (someone (�कसी के �लए)
or something) परे शानी उत्पन्न कर
Busy with full of activity or work व्यस्त रह
Clash with a short fight टकराव
Coincide with to happen at the same time as something else एक समय पर होना
Compatible with capable of existing together in harmony अनक
ु ूल
Compliant with inclined to agree with others आ�ाकार�
FixedPreposition
Next
‘With'
'To' comes
comes with
with following
following words
words : :
Conformity with the fact or state of agreeing with or obeying something अनप
ु ालन
Contrasted with to be different especially in a way that is very obvious �वषम

Conversant with to be familiar with प�र�चत
Cope with to endure something unpleasant सामना करना
Correspond with to be similar or equal to something अनर
ु ू
Disgusted with a feeling of revulsion or profound disapproval घण
ृ ा
Drenched with to make (someone or something) completely wet भीगना
Endowed with to give a large amount of money to a school, hospital, संपन्
etc.
Gifted with having great ability प्र�तभाशा
Intimacy with a state marked by emotional closeness आत्मीयत
Intimate with to say or suggest (something) in an indirect way सू�चत करना
FixedPreposition
Next
‘With'
'To' comes
comes with
with following
following words
words : :
Quarrel with to fight लड़ाई करना
Remonstrate with to disagree and argue or complain about something प्र�तवाद कर
Replete with having much or plenty of something प�रपण
ू र
Satiated with to satisfy (a need, desire, etc.) fully तपृ ्
Satisfied with to cause (someone) to be happy or pleased संतुष्
Sympathize with to feel sorry for someone who is in a bad condition के साथ सहानभ
ु �ू त
रखना
PREPOSITION
(EXERCISE)
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Exercise-1 Next
Please go through the chapter Preposition given in Volume – 1 Answers

and then attempt the questions given below. 1. from
1. Cheese is made ____ milk. 2. of
2. The table is made ____ wood. 3. in
3. He deals ____ garments. 4. with
4. I cannot deal ____ you. 5. from
5. Amphibians differ ____ reptiles. 6. with

7. on
6. I differ ____the authority on this point.
8. On
7. You can depend ____ me.
9. upon
8. You cannot depend solely ____ this book.
10. of
9. My coming depends ____ whether I get a ticket to Calcutta or not.
10. He is the best student ____ my class.
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11. Delhi is the best city ______ India. Answers

12. The exam will start ______ Monday. 11. in
13. Smoking is injurious ______ health. 12. on
14. Open your book ______ page 40. 13. to
15. He died ______ cancer. 14. at
16. He died ______ hunger. 15. of

16. of
17. He died ______ harness.
17. in
18. He was killed ______ an accident.
18. in
19. He could not succeed despite ______ working hard.
19. No preposition required
20. In spite ______ working hard, he failed. 20. of
21. We are waiting ______ the result. 21. for
22. The result is being awaited ______ . 22. No preposition required
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23. I cannot part ____ my parents. Answers

24. The miserly merchant could not part ____ his money.
25. He sat ____ me as the seat next to mine was vacant. 23. from
26. ____ being a coward, he is fickle-minded too. 24. with
27. I can cope ____ with any problem. 25. beside

26. Besides
28. There is no co-operation ____ the students of our class.
27. No preposition required
29. Bi-lateral talks will surely improve the relation ____ India
28. among
and Pakistan.
29. between
30. The boy fell ____ the well.
30. into
31. We were sitting ___ the classroom when the boys came the
31. in, into
room.
32. up, no preposition
32. All the students stood ___ respectfully when the principal required
entered the classroom.
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33. The architect entered ______ an agreement with the

contractor.
34. The bill was passed ______ pandemonium.
35. The lion jumped ______ the deer.
Answers
33. into
34. into
35. upon
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S.No. Word with Explanation in Explanation in Hindi Examples

suitable English
preposition
1. Made from When the form जब रूप बदल जा Ex. Bread is made
changes. from flour.
2. Made of When the form does �कसी चीज का बना होना/जब Ex. Shoes are
not change. रूप न बदल made of leather.
3. Deal in To buy and sell व्यापार करना Ex. He deals in
particular books.
4. Deal with To manage with �कसी व्यिक्त या वस्तु Ex. The court will
someone �नपटना deal with the
culprit.
5. Differ from To be different from �भन्न होना Ex. His brother
differs from her in
habits.
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suitable English
preposition
6. Differ with to disagree with �कसी (व्यिक्त स) अलग मत Ex. He differed with his
someone. होना employees regarding the
consequences of GST.
7. Depend on Put trust in some �कसी व्यिक्त पर �नभ करना Ex. His parents depend
person with on him.
confidence.
8. Depend on Put trust in a �कसी वस्तु पर �नभर्र हो Ex. I depend on this book
thing with for English.
confidence
9. Depend When an action जब कोई कायर् दूसर िस्थ�त Ex. I can go to the movie
upon depends on some पर �नभर्र कर but it depends upon
condition. whether my parents will
let me go or not.
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suitable English
preposition
12. On we use 'on' with ‘Days’ के ‘on’ साथ का Ex. He reached
Monday/Tuesday days. प्रयोग होता ह Mumbai on
etc. Saturday.
13. Injurious to to have bad effect. के �लए हा�नकारक Ex. Drinking is
injurious to health.
14. Died of When a disease is �कसी �बमार� से मरना जो Ex. He died of
the cause. प्रत्य� कारण brain tumour.
15. Died from when some reason is �कसी कारण से मतृ ्यु होन Ex. He died from
the thirst.
16. Die in harness A phrase that means कायर्काल के दौरान मृत्य Ex. Indira Gandhi
'to die while in died in harness.
service'.
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suitable English
preposition
17. Die in harness A phrase that means कायर्काल के दौरान मृत्य Ex. Indira Gandhi
'to die while in died in harness.
service'.
18. Killed in an Note: In an accident, a नोटः Accident म� 'Killed' Ex. Ramesh was
accident person is killed. 'Died' शब्द का प्रयोग होता है killed in a plane
is a wrong word here �क 'died' होगा। crash.
19. Despite does not ‘Inspite of’ means ‘despite’. ‘Inspite of’ एवं despite Ex. Despite being
take 'of'. Since both mean the का अथर् है‘के बावजूद’। कई late, he was
same, we sometimes बार हम ‘Despite के बाद allowed to take
wrongly use of’ with ‘of’ का प्रयोग कर लेते ह the exam.
‘despite’. Synonyms: जो गलत है ।
Nevertheless,
Notwithstanding
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Exercise-1 Next
S.No. Word with suitable Explanation in Explanation in Examples

preposition English Hindi
21. Wait for Wait for someone क� प्रती�ा करन Ex. He is waiting
for his reply.
22. Waited for = awaited ‘Awaited’ does not ‘Awaited’ के बाद ‘for’ Ex. The latest news
take for because का प्रयोग नह� होत is being awaited.
Waited for = awaited
23. Part from to go away from �कसी व्यिक्त से अ Ex. You should not
someone. होना part from him in
anger.
24. Part with to seperate from �कसी वस्तु से अलग Ex. I don’t want to
something होना part with any of my
books.
25. Beside By the side of के बगल म� Ex. He sat beside
me.
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S.No. Word with Explanation in Explanation in Examples

suitable English Hindi
preposition
26. Besides Apart from के अलावा Ex. Besides being
intelligent, he is
laborious too.
27. Cope with To handle Note: ‘Cope �नपटना Ex. She can cope with
up with’ is wrong. the present situation.
28. Among Refers to the दो से अ�धक के बीच म� Ex. He distributed the

association or in sweets among the
company of more than students of the
two. school.
29. Between Refers to the दो के बीच म� Ex. There is no love
association of two lost between Rahul
and Ramesh.
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preposition
30. Fall into ‘into’ shows motion ‘into’ �कसी Ex. He fell into the pit.
वस्/त पानी इत्या�द
के अंदर जाता हुआ
दशार्ता है
31. Sit in the in Ex. Rajni was sitting in

the room
Came into into
32. Enter does not To go or come in अंदर जाना Ex. The goons entered
take preposition the bedroom and shot the
‘into’ if it means politician dead.
to ‘come into’.
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S.No. Word with Explanation in English Explanation in Examples

suitable Hindi
preposition
33. Enter into to make oneself a party to �कसी समझौते का Ex. He refused to enter
an agreement. �हस्सा होन into an agreement with
his tenant.
34 ‘Amid’ can Amid means ‘during in के बीच के/दौरान Ex. 1) His is cry for
come with both case of uncountable noun help drowned amid
countable and and ‘among’ in case of the noise.
uncountable countable noun. 2) My wallet fell
nouns. amid the fighting.
35. upon When something/someone के ऊपर (�गरना/कूदना) Ex. The robber
strikes the surface of the jumped upon the
other while in motion. running train.
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36. Put all the books ______ the table. Answers

37. I told the truth ______ his face. 36. on
38. I was filled ______ wonder. 37. to
38. with
39. You should learn it word ______ word.
39. for
40. It is half past eight ______ my watch.
40. by
41. The king deprived the merchant ______ his belongings.
41. of
42. China is ______ the north of India.
42. to
43. I sat ______ the tree ______ a cemented platform. 43. under, on
44. I sat ______ the shade of the tree. 44. in
45. My watch is superior ______ yours. 45. to
46. His dress is different ______ mine. 46. from
47. The matter will be looked ______ by the committee. 47. into
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48. I will talk ______ you later. Answers

49. We had a talk ______ them. 48. to
50. Please listen ______ me. 49. with
50. to
51. I provided money ______ him. 51. to
52. I provided him ______ money. 52. with
53. I suggested ______ him to take the exam. 53. to
54. no preposition
54. My teacher told ______ me to solve the easy questions first.
required
55. He proposed ______ me to take my children for a walk. 55. to 56. to
56. He said ______ me to be upfront in my attitude. 57. no preposition
57. We reached ______ Delhi last night at 9 p.m. required
58. at
58. Both the parties reached ______ an agreement.
59. no preposition
59. We go ______ home at 8 p.m. required
60. I left ______ college at 10 a.m. 60. for
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61. I agree ______ you. Answers

62. I agree ______ your opinion 61. with
63. I am annoyed ______ him. 62. to
64. I am annoyed ______ the mismanagement. 63. with
65. We must avail ourselves ______ the opportunity. 64. at
66. She was angry ______ her children. 65. of
66. with
67. She was angry ______ his callousness.
67. at
68. Fishes are adapted ______ life in water.
68. to
69. His bungalow is adjacent ______ mine.
69. to
70. This serum is an antidote ______ snake’s poison.
70. to
71. I apologize ______ you ______ my mistake. 71. to, for
72. I have no appetite ______ sweets. 72. for
73. We were not apprised ______ his demise. 73. of
74. We were astonished his audacity. 74. at
75. I am averse ______ smoking. 75. to
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76. The management did not accede ______ the workers’ demand. Answers
77. I am acquainted ______ all the places of Delhi. 76. to
78. We must abide ______ the rules of the college. 77. with
79. We must comply ______ the rules of the college. 78. by
80. We are answerable ______ God ______ all our deeds. 79. with
81. He was bereft ______ all possession. 80. to, for
82. The queen bestowed the title of Knighthood ______ him. 81. of
83. The queen bestowed him ______ the title of Knighthood. 82. upon
84. Hearing the news, he became red ______ anger. 83. with
85. It is ten minutes five ______ my ______ watch. I will 84. with
reach there 5 p.m.
85. to, by
86. I will stand ______ you ______ thick and thin.
86. by, through
87. The cliff hangs ______ the sea.
87. over
88. This bus plies ______ Delhi and Noida.
88. between
89. The money lender charges interest ______ 9 percent
per annum. 89. at
90. Cloth is sold ______ yard. 90. by
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91. The man injured in the accident succumbed ______ Answers

his injuries. 91. to
92. We must immediately dispense ______ the service of 92. with
the dishonest clerk. 93. no preposition
93. Ram married ______ Sita. required
94. to
94. Ram was married ______ Sita.
95. to
95. This climate is conducive ______ health. 96. to
96. He is entitled ______ a suitable reward. 97. to
97. I prefer tea ______ coffee. 98. to
99. to, for
98. There is no exception ______ this rule.
100. of
99. I will be obliged you ______ your help.
100. I inquired ______ him about the progress.
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Explanation Next
S.No. Word with suitable Explanation in Explanation in Hindi Examples

preposition English
36. on Touching the ‘पर’ Eg. He sat on the
surface of bench.
37. To someone's directly/openly सीधे-सीधे मंह
ु पर Eg. He told the
truth to his face.
38. Fill with When filled with भरना (�कसी वस्तु स) Eg. He is filled with
(something) something. grief.
39. Word for word Exact repetition of शब्दश Ex. He translated
the same the whole matter
words/verbatim word for word.
40. Deprived takes ‘Deprived’ (से वं�चत होना) Eg. He was
fixed preposition ‘of’ के बाद ‘of’ का प्रयोग होत deprived of even
है । the basic
necessities of life.
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Explanation Next
S.No. Word with suitable Explanation in English Explanation in Examples

preposition Hindi
41. In my watch/on my Note: ‘by’ one’s Eg. It is half past
watch is wrong. watch/clock is correct. five by my watch.
42. ‘to’ the north/south Eg. Sri Lanka is to

etc (to show the south of India.
direction).
43. Under the tree Eg. After getting
tired, he sat under
On the cemented the tree on the
plat from ground.
44. In the shade Note: Eg. He sat in the

‘Under the shade’ is shade of the tree.
wrong.
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Explanation Next

preposition
45. Adjectives ending जो Adjectives ‘ior’ म� Eg. Superior, inferior,
in ‘ior’ take खत्म होते ह, उनके बाद prior, senior, junior etc.
preposition ‘to’. ‘to’ का प्रयोग होता ह take ‘to’.
46. Different from Be unlike �भन्न होन Eg. His nature is
different from that of
his brother.
47. Look into (a To investigate जाँच होना Eg. The police will look
matter) into the matter.
48. Talk (Verb) to (a Having a बात करना Eg. I talked to him.
person) conversation
49. Talk (Noun) with Having a बातचीत का होना Eg. I had a talk with
(someone) conversation him on this issue.
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S.No. Word with suitable Explanation in English Explanation in Examples

preposition Hindi
50. Listen Give someone’s सन
ु ना (ध्यान स) Eg. He is listening
attention to a sound. to the sermon of the
priest.
51. Provide money to Eg. She has always
provided help to
Direct obj. her children.
him
Indirect obj.
52. Provide him to Eg. We cannot

provide you with
Indirect obj.
any information.
with money
Direct obj.
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Explanation Next
S.No. Word with Explanation in English Explanatio Examples

suitable n in Hindi
preposition
53. Provide and Other verbs that ‘to’ after them Eg. I suggested to
suggest take when an object follows are- him to take
say, suggest, propose, speak, medicine on time.
reply, explain, complain, talk,
listen, write report, pray and
describe.
54. ‘Told’ does not Verb that do not take ‘to’ when Eg. 1 warned him
take ‘to’ if followed by an object are- to stay alert.
followed by an Advise, tell, ask, beg, command,
object encourage, request, inform,
thank, welcome, warm, forbid,
order, compliment, congratulate,
remind.
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preposition English
57. ‘Reach’ does not Eg. 1) reached
take any Delhi.
preposition if 2) I reached home
followed by the late.
name of the
destination.
58. Reach at an �कसी समझोते/�नष्कषर् प Eg. The committee
agreement Reach at पहुँचना reached at a
a conclusion. conclusion.
59. ‘Go’/’come’ Eg. I come home at
‘arrive’/’reach’ does 7 p.m.
r. take any
preposition if
followed by ‘home’
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suitable Hindi
preposition
60. ‘Leave for’ some To depart for के �लए रवाना होना Eg. He left for Delhi
destination at 9 p.m.
61. Agree with To have the same सहमत होना (�कसी Eg. I come home at
(someone) Opinion (with a person) व्यिक्त ) 7 p.m.
62. Agree to (a matter) To have the same सहमत होना (�कसी Eg. He agreed to
opinion. मद
ु ्दे ) my suggestion.
63. Annoyed with (a To disturb or irritate नाराज होना Eg. We were

person) someone annoyed with him.
64. Annoyed at To get angry नाराज होना Eg. I was annoyed
(something) at his behaviour.
65. Avail (verb) of To be of use or लाभ उठाना Eg. I availed myself
advantage to the facilities
provided for the
students.
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preposition English
66. Angry with क्रो�धत होन(�कसी वस्तु स) Eg. Are you angry
(someone) with me?
67. Angry at (someone) क्रो� होना (�कसी वस्त Eg. She you angry
पर) with me?
68. Adapted to To make suitable प�रिस्थ�त के अनुकूल होन Eg. They adapted
(circumstances) to or fit for a themselves to the
specific use. changes quickly.
69. Adjacent to Lying near, close समीप Eg. The temple is
adjacent to my
house.
70. Antidote to (some To lessen the �वषनाशक Eg. There is no
poison) effect of poison. antidote to my
house.
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suitable Hindi
preposition
71. Apologize to To regret for doing �मा मांगना (यिक्त स) Eg. He apologized to
(someone) wrong. �मा मांगना (कोई कायर् me.
Apologize for To regret for doing के �लए) Eg. He apologized to
(something) wrong. me.
72. Appetite for A strong wish or urge इच्छ/भख
ू Eg. I have no appetite
(something) for food.
73. Apprised of To inform about सू�चत करना Eg. The reporter was
something apprised of the new
developments.
74. Astonish at To fill with wonder अचं�भत होना Eg. We were astonished
(one’s at his behaviour.
misconduct)
75. Averse to Having a feeling of प्र�तकूल हो Eg. Javed is averse to
opposition or dislike drinking.
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S.No. Word with Explanation in Explanation Examples

suitable English in Hindi
preposition
77. Accede to Agree to a demand को स्वीकार Eg. He graciously acceded to
or request करना/मान जाना our request.
78. Acquainted To make familiar से वा�कफ होना Eg. Please acquaint us with
your plan.
79. Abide by To follow a rule पालन करना Eg. They promised to abide by
the rules of the contest.
80. Comply with To act in accordance के अनसु ार Eg. You are obliged to comply
with rule, wishes etc चलना/का with the order of the court.
अनसु रण करना
81. Answerable to To explain one’s को जवाबदे ह Eg. The Delhi Police is
(somebody) actions होना department answerable to the
Answerable for To be responsible for Central Govt.
something Eg. Customers are answerable
for the damage they cause.
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81. Bereft of Deprived of से वं�चत होना Eg. They are bereft of
something their life with dignity.
82. Bestow (something) to present as a gift प्रदान करन/नवाशना Eg. The trophy was
upon (a person) bestowed upon the
winner.
83. Bestow (someone) Eg. He was bestowed
with (some thing) with the trophy.
84. Red with anger A feeling of great बहुत गसु ्से म� Eg. He became red with
annoyance. होना/गस
ु ्से से लाल anger at her attitude.
होना
85. Ten minutes to five Eg. It is 5pm by watch.
– 4:55 Ten minutes ‘At’ is used to Eg. I will reach at 5
past five -05:05 express exact time. pm.
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suitable English
preposition
86. Stand by Support or remain समथर्न करन Eg. Her relatives
loyal to someone. always stand by her.
87. Over Higher in Eg. The helicopter

position but not in hovered over my
touch house.
88. Ply between To go or travel �नय�मत यात्रा कर Eg. This train plies
regularly between Delhi and
Panipat.
90. Sold by Eg. Oranges are sold
yard/dozen etc. by dozen.
91. Succumb to To give up झक
ु जाना/दम तोड दे ना Eg.He succumbed to
his injuries.
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suitable English
preposition
92. Dispense with To get rid of से छुटकारा पाना Eg. Let’s dispense
with the formalities.
95. Married (Passive Eg. He married her.
voice) is followed Eg. He was married
by ‘to’ to her.
96. Conductive to Making a certain लाभकार� होना Eg. A positive
attitude is conducive
to good health.
97. Entitled to To give (a person) a का अ�धकार प्रा होना/के Eg. He is entitled to a
title, right or claim लायक होना suitable reward.
to something
98. Prefer to Like one thing से श्रेयस् Eg. I prefer diamond
more than other. to gold.
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preposition
99. Exception to A case where a rule से छूट प्राप्त ह Eg. I take strong
does not apply exception to your
assessment of his
singing ability.
100. ‘Inquired’ is Eg. I inquired of the
followed’ by of clerk about the
departure time of the
train.
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Exercise-3 Next
101. He insisted ______ going abroad. Answers

102. He was born ______ a poor family. 101. on
103. He was born ______ poor parents. 102. in
104. Great men are indifferent ______ pleasure or pain. 103. to
104. to
105. I am suspicious ______ some illegal activities.
105. of
106. Junk food is deficient ______ vitamins and minerals.
106. in
107. He is not ashamed ______ his misconduct.
107. of
108. I could not assent ______ his proposal.
108. to
109. We must aim ______ excellence in whatever we do. 109. at
110. Wrongdoings beset our path ______ difficulties. 110. with
111. Tea is preferable ______ coffee. 111. to
112. He invited me ______ tea. 112. to
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Exercise-3 Next
113. He is addicted ______ drinking. Answers

114. A well balanced diet is beneficial ______ health. 113. to
115. The example given by you is not relevant ______ the 114. to
topic of discussion.
115. to
116. He is endowed ______ great humour.
116. with
117. Working in a carpet factory is detrimental ______ health.
117. to
118. You are not eligible ______ this post.
118. for
119. He scoffed ______ the idea of indefinite strike.
119. at
120. They jeered ______ him and his idea.
120. at
121. Your agreement is tantamount ______ your confession to
121. to
the conspiracy.
122. in
122. I cannot confide ______ you.
123. No preposition
123. The atmosphere comprises ______ many gases.
124. of
124. Ignorance ______ law is no excuse.
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Exercise-3 Next
125. This place is infested ______ pests. Answers

126. I am sick ______ the whole matter. 125. with needed
127. Akbar became an heir ___ the throne at a very early age. 126. of
128. I am indebted ______ you ______ your generous act. 127. to
129. I have no liking ______ such novels. 128. to, for
130. He succeeded ______ the throne. 129. for
131. He succeeded ______ his motive. 130. to
132. Do you have a pen to write ______ ? 131. in
132. with
133. They have no chair to sit ______ .
133. on
134. He passed the exam with flying colours by ___ hard work.
134. The dint of
135. Where had you been ______ ?
135. to
136. We must desist ______ doing anything wrong.
136. from
136. We must desist ______ doing anything wrong.
137. of
137. I am tired ______ waiting .
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Exercise-3 Next
138. I intend ______ visit my uncle’s house. Answers

139. I prevented him ______ choosing difficult subjects. 138. to
140. If you persist ______ disobeying my orders, you will be 139. from
punished. 140. in
141. He is fond ______ rice. 141. of
142. She excels ______ painting. 142. in
143. He has a knack ______ painting. 143. for
144. to
144. I admitted him ______ a reputed school.
145. from
145. He cannot distinguish good ____ evil as he is very innocent. 146. between
146. Death does not distinguish ______ the rich and the poor. 148. at
147. He is blind ______ one eye. 149. in
148. The train arrived ______ the station. 150. No Prep.
needed
149. We arrived ______ India after our summer vacation.
150. Only the results will tell us who is going to succeed ____ the
current Prime Minister.
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Explanation Next

preposition English
101. Insist on to say something पर जोर दे ना Eg. I don’t know why
in a way that is you insist on talking
very forceful about it.
102. Born in (a family - पैदा होना Eg. (1) He was born
place) in India.
103. Born to (parents) brought into life पैदा होना Eg. He was born to
by birth noble parents.
104. Indifferent to not interested in उदासीन होना Eg. He was
or concerned indifferent to my
about something problems.
105. Suspicious of causing a feeling का संदेह� होना Eg. People are often
that something is suspicious of
wrong strangers.
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106. Deficient in not enough अपण
ू /र कमी होना Eg. A diet deficient in
calcium can lead to
weak bones.
107. Ashamed of feeling of shame or के �लए लिज्जत Eg. You should be
guilt होना ashamed of yourself.
108. Assent to to agree to or क� स्वीकृ�त देन Eg. He assented to
approve of something the proposal.
109. Aim' is followed by 'at' to target some goal के �लए प्रत् Eg. You must aim at
etc. करना giving your best
performance.
109. Beset with to cause problems or से ग्रस्त हो Eg. Her marital life
difficulties for was beset with
someone difficulties.
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Explanation Next

preposition
110. Beset with to cause problems or से ग्रस्त ह Eg. Her marital life was
difficulties for beset with difficulties.
someone
112. Invited to to ask someone to go आमं�त्रत करन Eg. Employees are invited
somewhere to apply for the new
position.
113. Addicted to devoted to something क� लत होना Eg. He is addicted to
obsessively gambling.
114. Beneficial to producing good or के �लए लाभकार� Eg. The new drug will be
helpful results होना beneficial to many people.
115. Relevant to relating to some के �लए प्रासं�ग Eg. This topic is relevant
subject in to my subject.
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preposition
116. Endowed with to freely provide संपन्न होन/लैस होना Eg. Some people are
someone with endowed with both
something. brain and beauty.
117. Detrimental to causing damage or हा�नकारक होना Eg. Hot and humid
injury. weather is detrimental
to health.
118. Eligible for able to be chosen के योग्य होन Eg. She is not eligible
(appointment/elec for something. for this competition.
tion etc)
119. Scoffed at an expression of ताना मारना/उपहास या Eg. The critics scoffed
scorn, derision or at his painting.
contempt.
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Explanation Next
S.No. Word with suitable Explanation in Explanation Examples

preposition English in Hindi
120. Jeered at to laugh at or उपहास या मजाक Eg. The people at the
criticize someone. उड़ाना/ताना मारना back of the hall jeered at
the speaker.
121. Tantamount to equal to something के समान होना Eg. His angry speech
in value, meaning was tantamount to a
or effect. declaration of revolt.
122. Confide in (a person) to tell something to को राज बताना Eg. I only confide in my
someone you trust. closest friends.
123. ‘Comprise’ is not to be made up of से बना होना Eg. This chapter
followed by any comprises many
preposition in Active questions.
voice but by ‘of’ in
Passive voice
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124. Ignorance of lack of अन�भ�ता होना Eg. My ignorance of
knowledge their native language
caused problems in our
communication.
125. Infested with to be in or over से ग्रस(काफ� Eg. The house is
some-thing in संख्या म) infested with
large number cockroaches.
126. Sick of having a strong से ग्रस्त हो Eg. His soul is sick of
dislike solitude.
127. Heir to One who का उत्तरा�धकार� Eg. He is the only heir
(throne/property etc.) inherits होना to his father's property.
128. Indebted to owing gratitude के प्र�त कृ Eg. He was indebted to
to another him for his kindness.
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Explanation Next

suitable Hindi
preposition
129. Liking for Fondess के पसंद का Eg. He has no liking
for chocolates.
130. Succeeded to come after (something) के अनक
ु ्रम म� हो Eg. Akbar succeeded
in a series Humayun.
131. Succeeded in to achieve the desired कामयाब होना Eg. He succeeded in
result his endeavour.
132. A pen to write when a noun (for eg.-pen) _ Eg. The poor have no
with is followed by (an infinitive bed to sleep in.
(to+ v1), a suitable
preposition follows
133. Chair to sit on Same as above _ _
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Explanation Next
S.No. Word with Explanation in English Explanation Examples

suitable in Hindi
preposition
134. By dint of By force of _ Eg. Sandeep passed the
exam by the dint of hard
work.
136. Desist from To stop doing something परहे ज करना Eg. He advised me to desist
from trusting flatterers.
137. Tired of _ से थक जाना Eg. I am tired of his

allegations.
138. Intend to to plan or want to do इरादा करना Eg. Harshit is intending to

something visit Paris.
139. Prevented to stop something from रोक लगाना Eg. The vaccine prevented
from happening the disease from spreading.
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Explanation Next
S.No. Word with Explanation in English Explanation Examples

suitable in Hindi
preposition
140. Persist in to continue to do something कायम रहना Eg. Praveen persisted in
even though when other continuing his studies.
people want to stop.
142. Fond of To be better than order श्रेष्ठ हो Eg. Mansi is fond of
playing Chess.
143. Knack for an ability, talent needed to द�ता Eg. He has a knack for
do something playing football.
144. Admitted to to allow entry दा�खल होना After getting injured, he
was admitted to hospital.
145. Distinguish x to differentiate one from फकर् बताना Eg. I could not
from y another distinguish pure silk
from mixed silk.
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Explanation Next
S.No. Word with suitable Explanation Explanation in Examples

preposition in English Hindi
146. Distinguish between x to make फकर् बताना Eg. Rama does not
any y someone distinguish between
different in the good and bad.
some way
147. Blind in (an eye) unable to see आँख से अंध होना Eg. He is blind in one
eye.
148. Arrived at to reach a पहुँचना (जगह पर) Eg. Passengers arrived
place at the station on time.
149. Arrived in to reach a �कसी दे श म� पहुँचना Eg. Suresh had already
country after arrived in London by
travelling that time.
150. Succeed (to come _ जब ‘Succeed’ का अथर् Eg. He succeeded his
after/as an heir) is not उत्तरा�धकार� के रूप म father and inherited
followed by any �वराजमान होना हो, तो fortune worth millions.
preposition कोई ‘preposition’ का
प्रयोग नह�ं होग
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Exercise-4 Next
151. Can you please___ my website before I publish it?

(A) find out (B) go through
(C) set out (D) look up
152. His service has been dispensed ___.
(A) with (B) of
(C) for (D) in
153. Jane is annoyed ___ me.
(A) with (B) on Answers
(C) against (D) over 151. (B) go through
154. I am not angry ___ you, Paul. 152. (A) with
(A) with (B) on 153. (A) with
(C) at (D) over 154. (A) with
155. The youth should believe ___ God. 155. (B) in
(A) upon (B) in 156. (B) in
(C) on (D) of
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Exercise-4 Next
156. He was born ______ India.

(A) of (B) in
(C) of (D) through
157. The convict tried his level best to justify himself but the
judge looked ______ him and found him guilty.
(A) around (B) at Answers
(C) through (D) to 156. (B) in
158. There is nobody ______ home. 157. (C) through
(A) at (B) in
158. (A) at
(C) on (D) inside
159. (B) with
159. I do not agree ______ you.
160. (B) on
(A) for (B) with
(C) against (D) in
160. He switched the lights ______ and we could see much better.
(A) off (B) on
(C) out (D) above
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Exercise-4 Next
161. Though she is very much interested ___ singing, she is not good ___ it.
(A) in, at (B) about, in
(C) on, in (D) of, about
162. We have decided ___ moving to London.
(A) to (B) against
(C) towards (D) from
163. My father lives ___ Kondapur, a small village ___ Andhra Pradesh.
(A) in, in (B) at, in
(C) at, at (D) in, at Answers
164. The mother was anxious ___ the safety of her son. 161. (A) in, at
(A) on (B) about 162. (B) against
(C) at (D) upon 163. (B) at, in
165. Have you ever dressed ___ black ? 164. (B) about
(A) up (B) in 165. (B) in
(C) on (D) with
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Exercise-4 Next
166. Our ancestors had immense difficulty ___ procuring books.

(A) for (B) of
(C) in (D) on
167. Why do we always have to submit ___ his authority?
(A) under (B) with
(C) for (D) to Answers
168. The master assured her ___ success in the examination. 166. (C) in
(A) of (B) in 167. (D) to
(C) for (D) with 168. (A) of
169. There is still a need ___ further discussion. 169. (C) for
(A) of (B) in 170. (A) by
(C) for (D) with
170. I was surprised ___ his result and it came as a pleasant surprise for the
whole family.
(A) by (B) at
(C) for (D) with
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Explanation Next
S.No. Word with suitable Explanation Explanation in Hindi Examples

preposition in English
151. Go through to examine �सल�सलेवार तर�के से जाँच E.g: Please go through
methodically करना this book.
152. Dispensed with to go rid of से छुटकारा पाना E.g: Let us dispense with
the formalities.
153. Annoyed with �कसी व्यिक्त �चढ़ जाना E.g: I am annoyed with
someone him.
Annoyed at �कसी बात/घटना से �चढ़ E.g: I am annoyed
something जाना mismanagement.
154. Angry with someone �कसी व्यिक्त से गुस E.g: I am angry with my
Angry at something होना, cousin.
�कसी बात पर गसु ्स होना E.g: I am angry at the
unpleasant development.
157. Look through to examine जाँच करना E.g: He looked through
my notes and appreciated
my efforts.
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S.No. Word with suitable Explanation Explanation in Examples

preposition in English Hindi
159. Agree with someone �कसी से सहमत होना Eg. I agree with my cousin.
Agree to something �कसी बात से सहमत E.g: I agree to the new
होना proposal.
161. Interested in म� �दलचस्पी होन म� E.g: I am interested in

something Good at अच्छा होन music.
something E.g: He is good at singing.
162. Decide to move to कह�ं Shift करने का E.g: I decided to move to

some place �नणर्य लेन Mumbai as the climate of
Decide against कह�ं Shift ना करने का Delhi didn’t suit me.
moving to some �नणर्य लेन E.g: I decided against
place moving to Mumbai as it is a
congested city.
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S.No. Word with suitable Explanation Explanation in Hindi Examples

preposition in English
163. When two places are अगर दो स्थान� क उल्लेख हो E.g: I live at
mentioned, ‘at’ is used तो सापे� रूप से छोटे स्था Mukherjee Nagar in
with relatively small के साथ ‘at’ का प्रय होगा Delhi.
place and ‘in’ with और सापे� रू से बड़े स्थान
relatively big place. के साथ ‘in’ का प्रयोग होग
169. Need of Lacking क� कमी होना E.g : He is in need of
Need for Requirement कुछ ज्यादा क� जरू होना some warm clothes.
of more E.g: There is a need
for further
explanations.
170. Surprised by E.g: I am surprised
someone/something by your result.
Surprised at E.g.: I am surprised
someone/something at his brazenness.
(when opposite was
expected)
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Exercise-5 (DETECTING ERROR) Next
1. (A) The teacher /(B)said the class to Explanations

1. (B); Add ‘to’ after’ ‘said’ or
open/(C) their books at page 40./(D) no
change ‘said’ into ‘asked’.
error. ‘Say’ is followed by ‘to’ if an
object (me, him etc) follows.
2. (A) Mother Teresa asked a building/(B)
2. (A); Change ‘asked’ (पछू ना बताना)
where she and her workers /(C)could care into ‘asked for’ [माँग करना (to
for the poor people./(D)no error. demand)].
3. (A); Change ‘Cope up with’ into
3. (A) "Can you cope up/(B)with all this ‘cope with’. ‘Cope with’
work?"/(C)he asked./(D)no error. means ‘to handle’.
4. (B); Change ‘than’ into to.
4. (A) Shelley is/ (B) superior than Byron/(C)
Adjectives that end in ‘ior’
in his vision of Democracy./(D) no error. take ‘to’ and not ‘than’.
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5. (A) Several prominent Explanations

figures/(B)involved in the scandal are 5. (C); Change ‘to’ into ‘before’. Also
change ‘ investigation’ into
required to /(C)appear to the ‘investigating’. We need an
adjective to qualify noun
investigation committee./(D) no error. ‘Committee’.
6. (A); Change ‘Due to heavy work’ into
6. (A) Due to heavy work /(B)in the ‘Owing to heavy workload’. A
office,/(C) I was unable to catch the sentence starts with ‘Owing to’
and not ‘due to’ though in modern
five-thirty train./(D) no error. English ‘due to’ is also acceptable.
SSC too has given several
7. (A) (A)The board will /(B)appoint her sentences starting with ‘due to’
and then marked the option D i.e.
as/(C) additional directior./(D)no error. answer was ‘noerror’.
7. (B); Remove ‘as’. ‘Appoint’ is not
8. (A) The child /(B)was run over/(C) with followed by ‘as’.
a private bus./(D)no error. 8. (C); Change ‘with’ into ‘by’.
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9. (A) The heavy rains/(B)prevented us/(C)

against going out./(D)no error.
10. (A) I/(B)met Jane /(C) in the way./(D)
no error.
11. (A) The children were quarrelling
between themselves /(B)when all of a Explanations
sudden it occured to them that their
9. (C); Change ‘against’ into ‘from’.
teacher/(C)was watching them./(D)no
10. (C); Change ‘in’ into ‘on’.
error. 11. (A); Change ‘between’ into ‘among’.
12. (A) The teacher told to/(B)the students For ‘more than two’ ‘among’ is
used.
that/(C)they must attend school 12. (A); Remove ‘to’. ‘Tell’ is not
regularly./(D) no error. followed by ‘to’.
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13. (A) I am extremely surprised /(B)and pleased with/(C)his result./(D)no error.

14. (A) By whom/(B)is he /(C)known?/(D)no error.
15. (A) These tribesmen live within/(B)the customs of /(C)their tribe./(D)no
error.
Explanations
13. (A); Add ‘by’ after ‘surprised’. When two prepositions are needed with two different
words, both prepositions must be used.
14. (A); Change ‘by’ into ‘to’. ‘Known’ takes preposition ‘to’ in passive voice.
15. (A); Change ‘within’ into ‘by’. ‘Live by something’ means ‘to behave according to a
particular set of beliefs or principles’.
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Preposition (Practice Set) Next
1. I thought I'd die ______ the pressure.

2. He died _______ exhaustion.
3. A nine-years-old child died ______ rabid bat bites in the Answer Key
hospital.
1. from
4. Soldiers die _______ their motherland, some of us die 2. from
_______over-eating.
3. of
5. He died ____ harness. 4. for, from
6. Paul Walker was killed ______ a road accident. 5. in
7. I differ _______ you _______ this issue. 6. in
7. with, on
8. The two theories differ ______ each other in many ways.
8. from
9. Go _____ my books.
9. through
10. I saw _____ your tricks. 10. through
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11. The train passed ____ the tunnel.

12. Don’t compare boys _______ girls. They are different
physically and emotionally.
13. Compare the contents of this grammar book _______
those of that one. Answer Key
14. Life is compared _______ a journey. 11. through
15. Do only one work_______ a time. 12. to
16. The exam started ____ time but the light went off ______ 13. with
the nick of time. This happened ___ times but I managed 14. to
to solve all the questions ____ the allotted hours. 15. at
16. on,in,at,within
17. I will pay_______ cash and not _______ cheque.
17. in, by
18. I do have a taste_______ music but am not a musician so
18. for, in
I don’t have a great taste ______ music.
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19. They go _______ school _______ shank’s mare and

not_______ bike or _______ car.
Answer Key
20. He was awarded _______ Param Vir Chakra
19. to, on,on,by
Posthumously.
20. with
21. He will marry his daughter _______ a government 21. to
servant. 22. ×
23. to
22. He married _____ her.
24. (i)
I cannot
23. He was married ___her. explain this to
you.
24. (i) I cannot explain you this. (Improve the Sentence) 24. (ii) She gave
biscuits to the
(ii) She gave the dog biscuits. (Improve the Sentence) dog.
25. I will approach _______ him in this matter. 25. ×
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26. My approach _______ life is optimistic.

27. China is _______ the North-east of India.
Answer Key
28. Shahdara is _______ the East of Delhi.
26. towards
29. Africa is _______ the south of Europe.
27. to
30. Everything started falling _______ line _______ a few years. 28. in
31. _______ I joined the Army, I haven’t taken any leave. 29. to
30. in,in/within
32. Promises were long _______ forgotten. 31. since
33. They have not talked ever _______ they fought. 32. since
33. since
34. We have been friends _______ childhood.
34. since
35. Civilization flourished _____ the Ganga. 35. along
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36. There is no love lost _______ you _______ her.

37. Nothing went amiss _______ between.
38. Madhya Pradesh is _____ Gujarat, Rajasthan, Uttar
Pradesh and Chattisgarh.
39. This agreement will strengthen the relation _______ India, Answer Key
America and The United Kingdom.
36. between, and
40. There is a little difference _______ love, infatuation and
attraction. 37. in
38. in between
41. He _______ a lot of work on that article.
39. between
(i) Put in (ii) Put on 40. between
(iii) Put over (iv) Put out 41. Put in
42. I was mad _______ him because of his idiocy. 42. at
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43. He was madly ____love ___ her. Answer Key

44. I thought _______ write an autobiography. (Note: my
autobiography is superfluous) 43. in,with
44. to
45. I gave _______ Sana the keys
45. ×
46. I gave keys _______ Sana.
46. to
47. You soon get tired _______ those monotonous activities.
47. of
48. I am sick _______ his careless attitude.
48. of
49. Shoes are lying _______ the floor.
49. on
50. He threw the jar _______ the sneaking shadow.
50. at
51. The Sun is exactly _______ us _______ noon. 51. over,at
52. The cheque was signed ___him____a gold pen ____ black ink. 52. by,with,in
53. The thief jumped _______ the wall. 53. over/across
54. There was a restlessness all _______ the country. 54. over
55. The dog was run _______ by a car. 55. over
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56. Put a cloth _______ the table.

57. _______ ten thousand Yazidis were killed in Iraq.
Answer Key
58. You can find them home alone _______ night.
56. over
59. I came across a cruel robber_______ the night.
57.over/about/around
60. He stood _______ the table. 58. at
59. in
61. He was jumping _______ the table.
60. on
62. The roads were closed _______ account of heavy rain. 61. upon / from
63. It is _______ 200 kms from Delhi. 62. on
63. about, around, over
64. It is _______ finish. 64. about to
65. I know _______ him. 65. about or No prep
111
66. I am _______ evil practices.

67. Put the ladder _______ the wall.
68. He was born_______ a rich family. Answer Key
69. With a strength born ____________ desperation, he 66. against
forcefully opened the door. 67. against
70. Misery is born _______ poverty. 68. in
71. He has knack_______ painting. 69. of
70. of
72. I admit_______ my mistake.
71. for
73. I was admitted _______ a good school.
72. ×
74. _______ the time of inauguration, I gave him some 73. to
discount. 74. at
75. _______ dusk, cattle return from pasteur. 75. at
112
76. _______ all his wealth he is a miser.

77. I am all _______ selling my old SUV and buying a new sedan.
78. The police are _____ our safety. Answer Key
76. for
79. I bought four oranges _______ Rs 20.
77. for
80. I trust you_______ I know you well. 78. for
81. We reached _______ a conclusion. 79. for
80. for
82. We reached _____ Delhi _______ 4pm.
81. at
83. I met _______ him. 82. ×, at
83. ×
84. He met _______ an accident.
84. with
85. She attended _______ the class 85. ×
113
86. The nurse attended_______ the patient.

87. Delhi is situated _______ the bank of river Yamuna.
Answer Key
88. She was cured _______ cancer.
86. to
89. There is no cure _______ AIDS.
87. on
90. Please count _______ the eggs. 88. of
91. You can count _______ me at the time of need. 89. for
90. ×
92. I got this mug free _______ cost. 91. on
93. We are not free _______ vices. 92. of
93. from
94. This place is infested _______ pests.
94. with
95. Lack _______ experience ruined her career. 95. of
114
96. She lacks ____ experience.

97. The village is devoid _______ basic faculties.
98. The Iraqis are bereft ____ their fundamental rights and Answer Key
even deprived ___ Right to Life. 96. in
99. This fruit is deficient _______ vitamin C. 97. of
100. I was taken_______ when I saw his brazenness. 98 of, of
99. in
101. The charge _______ robbery is too serious.
100. aback
102. He was charged _______ robbery.
101. of
103. India takes _______ Pakistan _______ Mohali ____tonight. 102. with
104. I am not concerned _______ such useless day to day 103. on, at, ×
activities. 104. with
105. He is concerned _______ his health. 105. about
115
106. My manager congratulated/ complimented my sister

______ her success.
107. I congratulated/complimented him _______ his new house. Answer Key
108. He was filled _______ despair. 106. at
109. He was full _______ sorrow. 107. for
110 Ten jars are contained _______ this box. 108. with
109. of
111. This box comprises _______ ten jars.
110 in
112. Light consists _______ seven colours.
111. ×
113. Morality consists _______ your character. 112. of
114. The streets were thronged _______ revolutionaries. 113. in
115. The monument was engulfed _______ thick cloud of 114. with
smoke. 115. in
116
116. The suitcase was crammed _______ clothes.

117. The court summoned _____ him prior ______ the fixed
date. Answer Key
118. Moderate climate is conducive/favourable/salubrious/ 116. with
beneficial _______ health.
117. ×, to
119. Moderate climate is good _______ health. 118. to
120. I am good _______ English. 119. for
121. I am confident _______ success. 120. at
121. of
122. I have confidence _______ you.
122. in
123. He is lame _______ one leg.
123. of
124. Fate smiled _______ him. 124. on
125. He laughed _______ me. 125. at
117
126. Laugh _______ your pain.

127. He flew _______ a rage.
Answer Key
128. Please get _______ work now. You have had enough of
fun. 126. away
127. into
129. I inquired _______ him _______ his health.
128. down to
130. I availed myself _______ the golden chance.
129. of, about
131. We adapt ourselves _______ the changing climate. 130. of
132. I acceded _______ his proposal. 131. to
133. We caved _______ to their demand. 132. to
133. in
134. I yielded _______ his demands.
134. to
135. He succumbed _______ the injuries.
135. to
118
136. He asked _______ a decent pay package.

137. He demanded _______ his dues.
138. He has qualified _______ tier-II which will be held on Answer Key
22nd Jan. 136. for
139. He has qualified ____ tier-II and will prepare ______ 137. ×
tier-III now.
138. for
140. He didn’t emphasize/stress _______ the matter. 139. ×, for
141. He laid great emphasis/stress _______ grammar. 140. ×
142. I thank _______ God _______ his kindness. 141. on
143. We wrote _______ a letter every day. 142. ×, for
144. He wrote _______ me every day. 143. ×
145. He is busy and engrossed in her work. (Correct the 144. to
sentence) 145. add 'with' after
busy
119
146. I find this problem hard to deal _______ .

147. He finds sugar quite profitable to deal _____.
Answer Key
148. He dealt ____ the pamphlets advertising great offers.
146. with
149. He has a beautiful house live _______ . 147. in 'busy'
150. The poor have no bed to sleep _______ . 148. out
151. They have no place to go _______ . 149. to, in
152. He presented a beautiful watch _______ me. 150. in
151. ×
153. He presented _______ me _______ a beautiful watch.
152. to
154. His parents are sorry and ashamed of his conduct. 153. ×, with
(Correct the sentence)
154. add 'for'
155. God has provided/bestowed/entrusted/endowed you after 'sorry'
_______ great power as well as duties. 155. with
120
156. They explained the matter _______ me.

157. This book is good except ____ some typographical mistakes.
158. _______ the end truth wins. Answer Key
159. _______ the end of the class, I summarize the points. 156. to
160. _______ the end of the year, we take the final exam. 157. for
158. In
161. _____ the beginning all girls are sweet but ____ the end you
see their true colours. 159. At
160. At
162. _______ the beginning of every session, we have an
orientation programme. 161. In, in
162. At
163. He remained an atheist throughout his whole life. (Correct
the sentence) 163. Remove
'whole'.
164. Your cannot go near _______ the sun.
164. ×
165. Birds live _______ nests. 165. in
121
166. Birds live_______ fruits.

167. We live _______ customs and traditions.
Answer Key
168. I am suffering _____ fever.
169. They suffered _______ their mistake. 166. on
167. by
170. He suffered_______ a great loss.
168. from
171. He was ill _______ fever. 169. for
172. I am sick _______ my native village. I love my village. 170. ×
173. He divided the money _______ four parts. 171. with
174. He divided his property _______ his four sons. 172. for
173. into
175. She divided the sweets _______ his son and daughter.
174. among
175. between
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176. She will divided her legacy _____ his sons and daughters.
177. I don’t agree _______ you. Answer Key
178. I don’t agree _______ your opinion.
176. among
179. I don’t agree_______ this point. 177. with
180. I lived _______ Ooty for two years. 178. to
179. on
181. He stayed ____ the hotel for two days.
180. in
182. I am angry _______ you. 181. at
183. I am disgusted _______ my neighbour. 182. with
183. with
184. I am annoyed _______ my children.
184. with
185. I am vexed _______ my arrogant colleagues. 185. with
123
186. She is exasperated _______ her mother-in-law.

187. I am angry _______ the mismanagement. Answer Key
188. I am annoyed _______ the misuse of electricity.
186. with
189. I am vexed _______ the useless talks. 187. at
190. I am obliged/thankful/grateful /indebted ______ you 188. at
_____ your kindness. 189. at
191. I complained _____ the police ____ the wrongdoer ____ 190. to, for
the misconduct. 191. to, against
, for
192. A complaint ______ him was lodged _______ the police.
192. against,
193. You are accountable/answerable ______ god ______ your with
conduct. 193. to, for
194. He supplied/provided _____ the raw material _____ us. 194. ×, to
195. He supplied/provided _____ us _____ the raw material. 195. ×, with
124
196. He entrusted _______ me the responsibility.

197. He entrusted _______ the child _______ me.
Answer Key
198. Unhappiness is the result _______ envy.
196. ×, with
199. Envy results _______ unhappiness.
197. ×, to
200. Nothing equals _______ mother’s milk. 198. of
201. Nothing is equal _______ mother’s love. 199. in
200. ×
202. He is proud _______ my victory. 201. to
203. He prides _______ my position. 202. of
203. on/upon
204. He takes pride _______ my victory.
204. in
205. She is in love _______ and addicted _______ sweets. 205. with, to
125
206. He copied the essay word _______word .

207. She arrived _______ the party _______ time.
208. We arrived _______ a conclusion. Answer Key
209. They arrived _______ India for the celebration. 206. for
210. The train will arrive_______ platform number 10. 207. at, on/in
211. The matter will come _______ this court. 208. at
209. in
212. Please solve the questions one _______ one and proceed
210. at
step _______ step.
211. before
213. Better solve your issues one _______ one basis. Don’t 212. by,by
involve anyone.
213. on
214. His conduct is not _______ suspicion. 214. above
215. May I take leave _______ you? 215. of
126
216. May I take leave _______ the office?

217. Amphibians can live on land and water. (Correct the
Answer Key
sentence)
218. Decline ____ air pressure causes bleeding through nose. 216. from
217. add 'in' before
219. The decline _______ the British empire started in the 'water'.
early nineteenth century. 218. in
220. I am familiar _______ him. 219. of
221. I am familiar _______ his habits. 220. to
222. He jumped _______ the 4th floor. 221. with
222. off/from
223. He jumped _______ the lucrative offer.
223. at
224. He jumped _______ conclusion. 224. to
225. He acted _______ my advice. 225. upon
127
226. I believe _______ god.

227. I trust/believe _______ you.
Answer Key
228. I have complete trust/belief _______ you.
226. in
229. An opinion opposite_______ his was unacceptable.
227. ×
230. My house is opposite _______ yours. 228. in
231. A well balanced diet is essential_______ health. 229. to
230. ×
232. Inside ____ the box were kept all the bottles. 231. to
233. They belong _____ cattle class. 232. ×
233. to
234. He comes ____ a middle class family.
234. from
235. I want to talk ____ you. 235. to
128
236. I had a talk ____him.

237. This case is _____ the jurisdiction of the District Court.
238. He didn’t approve _______ my opinion. Answer Key
239. They are head _______ heels in love. 236.
1. f with
240. Anushka played the lead role opposite ______ Shahrukh 237. beyond
in her first movie. 238. of
241. A change _______ climate affects our health. 239. over
240. ×
242. A change _______ place may improve your health.
241. in
243. We can change this AC_______ a better one.
242. of
244. He was let _______ by the court though everyone was 243. for
convinced _______ his misconduct. 244. off, of
245. Take the next turn but not the one _______ your left. 245. on
129
246. He jumped _____ hoops and served mankind throughout

his life.
247. Heat changes ice _______ water.
Answer Key
248. I am anxious _______ his health.
246. through
249. I am anxious _______ the results.
247. into
250. She is a victim _______ dowry system. 248. about
251. He fell victim _______ Dengue. 249. for
252. The title of Rai bahadur was conferred _____ certain 250. of
sycophants. 251. to
253. He was restrained/refrained/debarred ____ taking the 252. on
test. 253. from
254. I prefer milk _______ tea. 254. to
255. to
255. I prefer riding _______ walking.
130
256. She prefers to ride _______ to walk.

257. Please listen _______ me.
Answer Key
258. This music is worth listening.
256. rather than
259. We can take jaggery as a substitute ______ sugar.
257. to
260. We can substitute sugar _______ jaggery. 258. ×
261. There is no substitute _______ hard work. 259. for
260. with
262. He is negligent _______ his duty. 261. for
263. He is neglectful _______ his responsibilities. 262. in
263. of
264. He didn’t pay heed _______ my warnings.
264. to
265. He drove recklessly heedless _______ the danger. 265. of
131
Answer Key
266. He is a capable boy of doing anything. (Correct the
266. He is a boy
sentence) capable of doing
267. He is an honest businessman in his dealings.(Correct anything.
the sentence) 267. He is a
businessman
268. They heard _______ a loud thud. honest in his
dealings.
269. Have you heard _______ any such miraculous child?
268. ×
270. Inspite _______ being ill, he attended the class.
269. of
271. Despite ____ exhausted, he sat from beginning ____ end. 270. of
272. Heat changes ice ____ water. 271. ×, to
273. Milk has turned _______ sour. 272. into
274. My servant has run _______ with my money. 273. ×

274. off
275. This book deals _______ the author’s love for India.
275. with
132
276. Car industry has come _______ ages.

277. Please write _______ me _______ this address.
Answer Key
278. Please send the letter _______ my address.
279. I am disappointed _______ the exams. 276. through
277. to, at
280. You are fortunate _______ having an obedient son.
278. to
281. You are fortunate_______ have obedient son. 279. with
282. I take pleasure _______ welcoming you. 280. in
283. They are required to appear ______ the investigating 281. to
committee. 282. in
284. I had a test _______ mathematics this morning. 283. before
284. of
285. I wrote a book _______ grammar.
285. on
133
286. Do not write him _______ . I feel he still has the fire
smoldering in him.
287. Please go _______ my book. Answer Key
288. He wrote a book and added another feather ____ his cap. 286. off
289. I saw _______ his tricks. 287. through
290. He posted some defamatory materials _____ facebook. 288. to
291. You can bank ______ us. I will stand ______ you _____ thick 289. through
and thin. 290. on
292. I make both ends meet. I have no one to fall _______ . 291. on,by,
293. They broke _______ her house and made _______ with all through
her jewellery. 292. back upon
294. Do not cut _______ when I speak. 293. into, away
295. The Marathas ultimately gave and the Mughals 294. in
became the supreme power. 295. in/up
134
296. They were later ousted _______ the power by the British. Answer Key
297. He couldn’t live _______ his parent’s expectations.
296. from
298. I look _____ my mother as she is strong.
297. upto
299. I look forward to meet you. (Correct to Sentence) 298. upto
300. The government hushed ______ to scam. 299. change
'meet' into
301. I laid _____ some money for the education of my child. 'meeting'
300. up
302. Several employees were laid ______ during recession.
301. aside/in
303. Lay your books ______ and lie ______ to rest. 302. off
304. The issue of triple talaq came _______ for discussion. 303. aside, down
304. up
305. He usually picks _____ fights _____ his neighbours.
305. ×, with
135
306. The meeting was called _____ and it was raining heavily.
307. I called _______ you but you were absent.
Answer Key
308. I called _______ your office but you were in a meeting.
306. off
309. You must carry _______ my orders.
307. on
310. You must carry_______ with the good work. 308. at
309. out
311. We will have to do away_______ such evil practices.
310. on
312. Cases drag _______ for decades in India. 311. with
313. Corruption is eating_______ the system. 312. on
313. into
314. Call _______ a doctor. He is bleeding. 314. in
315. I will call you _______ later. 315. up
136
316. Such rumours usually die _______ . Don't worry.

317. I consult him off and _______ .
Answer Key
318. He went on and _______ and we were pissed _______ .
319. He is out and _______ a rogue. 316. down
317. on
320. He will understand your value by and _______
318. on,off
321. It was _______ and large a successful event.
319. out
322. Let bygones be _______ . 320. by
323. Move _______ Don’t cry _______ spilt milk. 321. by
324. Look _______ you leap. Don’t jump _______ conclusion 322. bygones
without giving a second thought. 323. on,over
325. Please put _______ some make up. 324. before,to
325. on
137
326. Her arrogance puts me _______ .

327. Take _______ your shoes before entering the temple.
Answer Key
328. I cannot put _______ the arrogant man anymore.
329. Desirous result didn’t come _____ despite my best efforts. 326. off/out
327. off
330. The meeting was put _______ . 328. up with
331. The fire was put_______ . 329. off
330. off
332. The bomb went _______ suddenly.
331. out
333. He laughed ____ me. 332. off
333 at
334. He laughed _______ his problems.
334. away
335. Hard work pays _______ . 335. off
138
336. The government backed _______ at the eleventh hour.

337. I wonder what has become _____ certain film stars of 1970s.
338. The judge has cleared _____ his name and he is no more in Answer Key
problem.
336. out
339. He passed ______ last night and his wife is inconsolable.
337. of
340. He passed ______ due to excessive heat and remained 338. of
unconscious for an hour.
339. away
341. He passed himself ______ as a journalist and reached the
340. out
sensitive area.
341. off
342. The polish has worn _______ .
342. off
343. We ran short _____ money and we had to borrow to keep the
343. of, from
wolf _____ the door.
344. off
344. The plane took _______ .
345. out of
345. We ran _______ petrol and there was no petrol pump nearby.
139
346. This machine has worn _______ .

347. He is unconscious. Send _______ a doctor. Answer Key
348. We must stand _______ the right cause. 346. out
347. for
349. The bomb exploded and the building fell _______ .
348. for/by
350. We cannot do _______ water.
349. apart
351. Drive the cattle _______ of the field. 350. without
352. You must cut _______ the intake of salt. 351. out
353. I am cut ______ for the profession of teaching. 352. down
353. out
354. You look run _______. What happened?
354. down
355. Never run _______ your friends in public.
355. down
356. I ran ____ my friend in the market yesterday after a long 356. into
time. 357. by
140
Preposition In Idioms & Phrases Next
1. ______ a stone's throw. Answer Key

2. Add another feather ______ one's cap.
3. To die ______ harness. 1. within
2. to
4. ______ sea.
3. in
5. ______ home. 4. At
6. To take ______ heels. 5. At
7. Beat ______ the bush. 6. to
8. Give ______ the ghost. 7. about
8. up
9. ______ lieu ______ .
9. in, of
10. Drink life ______ the lees. 10. to
11. ______ fits and starts. 11. By
12. ______ cold blood. 12. In
141
13. To talk ______ one's hat.

Answer Key
14. To keep ______ one's appearance.
13. through
15. To turn ______ a new leaf.
14. up
16. ______ and______ .
15. over
17. Pass oneself______ as. 16. off, on
18. ______ pillar______ post. 17. off
19. Put the cart ______ the horse. 18. From, to
19. before
20. Trumped ______ .
20. up
21. Gift ______ the gab.
21. of
22. ______the brink of. 22. On
23. Foam ______one's mouth. 23. at
24. Bring______ light. 24. to
142
25. To burn candle ______ both ends.

Answer Key
26. Run ______ someone.
27. ______ the spur of the moment. 25. at
26. into
28. To look______ one's nose.
27. On
29. (i) Take ___ heart. (ii) Take ___ heart. 28. down
30. To put up______ . 29. (i)to (ii)×
31. ______ the nick of time. 30. with
32. ______ the cuff. 31. In
32. Off,
33. ______ hook or ______ crook.
33. By, by
34. Sit______ on the fence. 34. on
35. ______ sixes and sevens. 35. At
36. Egg______ . 36. on
143
37. Haul ______ the coals.

38. To eke ______ .
39. A bird ___ hand is worth two in the bush.
40. ______ hand.
41. Pick ____ fight.
Answer Key
37. over
38. out
39. in
40. off
41. ×
144
Meanings Next
1. very near. 13. to talk nonsense.

2. another achievement. 14. to have an outward show of prosperity.
3. to die while in service. 15. to change for better.
4. confused. 16. occasionally.
5. comfortable. 17. in the guise of.
6. run away. 18. to make a lot of effort.
7. not to come to the main topic. 19. doing things in a wrong way.
8. to die. 20. to cook up
9. in place of. 21. oratory, articulation.
10. to lead a life of adventure. 22. on the verge of
11. irregularly, sporadic. 23. very angry.
12. bitterly, in anger. 24. reveal.
145
Meanings Next
25. to squander, to work hard. 36. to encourage / to instigate.

26. to meet suddenly, to come across. 37. to scold.
27. with delay. 38. to supplement.
28. to hold in contempt. 39. Better to have a lesser but certain
29. (i) to feel moved or affected by advantage than the possibility of a
greater one that may come to
(ii) to receive courage. nothing.
30. to tolerate. 40. Without preparation.
31. exactly at the right time. 41. To start a quarrel.
32. without preparation.
33. by any means.
34. to be impartial
35. in disorder

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1. Resort (रास्त अपनाना) — to

7. Different (से असमान) — from

14. In summer — सभी मौसम के साथ

17. Injurious (हा�नकारक) — to

24. Bereft (से वं�चत) — of

31. Talk (N- वातार्ला) — with

39. Angry (�कसी व्यिक से गुस्स) — with

46. Abide (अनुपालन करना) — by

53. Obliged (कृत�) — to

59. Suffer (से ग्र) — from

66. Consist (से भरा) — of

75. In spite (के बावजूद) — of

82. Adjacent (के बगल म� ) — to

89. Compare (समान चीज से तुलना) — with

96. Desirous (इच्छु) — of

103. Obedient (आ�ाकार�) — to

• According to (के अनुसार) → as stated by

• By dint of (के बल पर ) → by force of, because of

E.g:- I passed the exam by dint of hard work.

• In case of (अगर) → in the event of

E.g:- In case of emergency, call 100.

• By virtue of (के बल पर) → by the authority of

(5) Owing to (के कारण) → due to

The accident was owing to heavy rains.(×)

The accident was due to heavy rains.()

• With reference to → in context of

• In order to (ता�क) → for the purpose of

• In course of (के दौरान) → during

• On behalf of (के स्था पर) → as a representative of

• By means of (के सहायता से) → through the use of

• For the sake of (के वास्त ) → indicates purpose

• In relation to (के संबंध म�) → in connection with

1. I acted according to your order.

Words Meaning in English Meaning in Hindi

Words Meaning in English Meaning in Hindi

Words Meaning in English Meaning in Hindi

Words Meaning in English Meaning in Hindi

Words Meaning in English Meaning in Hindi

Look forward to anticipated with satisfaction संतुिष्ट के साथ आशा करन

Loyal to having or showing complete and constant support �नष्ठावान

Profitable to producing good results or effects लाभदायक

Reduced to to make (something) smaller in size, amount, को कम करना

Words Meaning in English Meaning in Hindi

Stick to to hold to लगे रहना

Subscribe to to pay money to get a publication or service regularly सदस्यता लेने के �ल

Succumb to to stop trying to resist something मर जाना/हार मान जाना

Supplement to to add something to (something) in order to make it पूरक बनना

Words Meaning in English Meaning in Hindi

Afraid of filled with fear डरा हुआ

Ambitious of having a desire of महत्वाकां�

Composed of calm and in control of your emotions शांत

Confident of showing that you have confidence आश्वस्त हो

Conscious of aware जागरू

Protect from to keep (someone or something) from being harmed बचाना

Contrasted with to be different especially in a way that is very obvious �वषम

Please go through the chapter Preposition given in Volume – 1 Answers

5. Amphibians differ ____ reptiles. 6. with

11. Delhi is the best city ______ India. Answers

16. He died ______ hunger. 15. of

23. I cannot part ____ my parents. Answers

27. I can cope ____ with any problem. 25. beside

33. The architect entered ______ an agreement with the

19. They go _ school _ shank’s mare and

36. There is no love lost _ you _ her.

43. He was madly __love _ her. Answer Key