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প্রিয় শিক্ষার্থীরা, আজ আমরা Preposition নিয়ে আলোচনা করব। এই প্রশ্নে মোট পাঁচটি শূন্যস্থানসংবলিত একটি Passage (with clue/without clue) দেওয়া থাকবে। নম্বর থাকবে ৫। উত্তর লেখার সময় পুরো প্যাসেজটি তোলার কোনো প্রয়োজন নেই। শুধু উত্তর লিখলেই চলবে। আগে নিজে চেষ্টা করবে; তারপর উত্তর মিলিয়ে নেবে।

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

n Set-5

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.’

Yours sincerely, Maliha

Answer : Set-5: (a) of (b) in/of (c) of (d) away (e) in.

n Set-6

My dear Sumon,

I feel sad to learn about your illness. Don’t get worried. You will soon come round. You are (a) — a good physician. You must act (b) — her advice and suggestions. I think over reading has told (c) — your health. Keeping late hours is harmful (d) — health. As a good student you must follow the rules of keeping good health. Don’t get anxious about the exam. You will find apple time (e) — preparation for the exam.

Yours sincerely, Apu

Answer : Set-6: (a) under (b) on (c) upon (d) to (e) for.

n 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 : Set-7: (a) in (b) on (c) in (d) in (e) from.

n 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 : Set-8: (a) about (b) from (c) of (d) without (e) for/to.

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