ইংরেজি ২য় পত্র

Prepositions
প্রিয় শিক্ষার্থীরা, আজ ইংরেজি ২য় পত্রের Preposition নিয়ে আলোচনা করব। এই প্রশ্নে মোট পাঁচটি শূন্যস্থানসংবলিত একটি Passage (with clue/without clue) দেওয়া থাকবে এবং নম্বর থাকবে ৫।

Read the following letter and fill in the blanks with suitable preposition. 5

Set-7:
It was very nice of you to have written to me. You will be glad to know that I got the first prize (a) — the debate competition in English of our college (b) — the topic ‘The importance of learning English’. I will now tell you (c) — brief what I said there. English is an international language. All that is best in modern civilization is available (d) — English. If we avoid English, we will keep ourselves aloof (e) — the civilization world.
Answer:
(a) in (b) on (c) in (d) in (e) from.
Set-8:
Dear Sagar,
I am going to tell you (a) — the proper use of holidays. They give us Relief (b) — heavy pressure of regular work or normal duties. They help us to get rid (c) — the din and bustle of life. We know that to work (d) — pause is tiresome. So, holidays are essential (e) — our life.
Answer:
(a) about (b) from (c) of (d) without (e) for/to.

Set-9:
Dear Arif,
Thank you so much (a) — your kind invitation to your birthday party. I think we shall make enjoy the day very much. Will Karim be present (b) — that day? I shall go to your house (c) — my younger sister. Convey my best regards (d) — your parents. (e) — best wishes.
Answer:
(a) for (b) on (c) with (d) to (e) with.

Set-10:
Everyone desires (a) — wealth. But a few attain it. Some people hanker (b) — riches. Some are content (c) — what they have. True happiness lies (d) — contentment. It’s high time we gave (e) — the habit of covetousness.
Answer:
(a) for (b) after (c) with (d) in (e) up.

Set-11:
My dear Mimi,
Love to you. I am very glad to know that you have stood first in order (a) — merit. I know you would do well in the examination as you worked hard. So it is rightly said that industry is the key (b) — success. Very few students can do well in the examination (c) — dint of merit. It is seen that those who became great in this mundane world have become so (d) — hard labour and perseverance. I pray to omnipotent creator (e) — your brilliant result.
Answer:
(a) of (b) to (c) by (d) through/by (e) for.
Set-12:
Dear Sir,
I shall be grateful to you if you kindly publish the following write-up in your newspaper. ‘Culture is the mirror and reflection (a) — life (b) — a society (c) — a country. From the beginning of cable TV, the western as well as Indian culture is sweeping (d) — our culture. If we fail to make our people interested (e) — our own culture, the cultural invasion is a must. We should make all our efforts to improve our cultural heritage and entertainment media, so that we can uphold our heritage.’
Answer:
(a) of (b) in/of (c) of (d) away (e) in.
Set-13:
Dear Sebanty,
We are pleased to learn that you will be able to start the course (a) — Business studies from September this year. In reply (b) — your request, we have allotted you room number 315 in the East Hall. You must complete your registration (c) — August. Classes will start (d) — September 12. We look forward (e) — meeting you.
Answer:
(a) on (b) to (c) by (d) from (e) to.
Set-14:
Dear Mohon,
Sorry for my unwilling delay to attend the function (a) — your residence. When I was ready (b) — the function, my father (c) — giving me any information, cause to me. He had fallen seriously ill. So I could not help taking him (d) — a Clinic for immediate Treatment. I hope I will visit you (e) — a week.
Answer:
(a) at/in (b) for (c) without (d) to (e) within/after/in.
Set-15:
My dear Mim,
Happy to know your brilliant success (a) — medical profession. Always remember that man is the noblest creation (b) — Allah, and his greatness lies in selfless service (c) — humanity as well as in doing something great and noble (d) — human beings irrespective of caste, creed and colour. Waiting to hear again (e) — you.
Your well-wisher, Raihan.
Answer:
(a) in (b) of (c) to/towards (d) for (e) from.
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