Preposition Model Test-01

Preposition Model test-01

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#1. An honest man has no distrust ——anyone.

A) on

B) with

C) for

D) of

Explanation:

The noun “distrust” (meaning a lack of trust) almost always takes the preposition “of” when referring to the person or thing that is not trusted.

Other Examples:

She expressed her distrust of the government’s motives.
The investors felt a deep distrust of the CEO’s promises.

#2. I have been waiting for you ___ two hours.

A) for

B) since

C) from

D) by

Right answer:

‘For’ is used to specify a duration or length of time (e.g., two hours, five days).

#3. You should drive the car at a speed compatible——- safety.

A) for

B) towards

C) at

D) with

Explanation

The adjective compatible means capable of existing or occurring together without conflict. When showing that two things go well together or are in agreement, it is always followed by the preposition with.

Compatible with: Meaning in agreement with, consistent with, or able to exist together.
- Example: Her ideas are compatible with our long-term goals.
- In your sentence: The driving speed must be consistent with (or agreeable to) the requirement of safety.

#4. Arshi Islam is good —— cricket.

A) in

B) with

C) of

D) at

Explanation

The adjective “good” (when referring to skill or proficiency) is followed by the preposition “at” to specify the activity or subject one excels in.

Example: She’s good at solving puzzles.
Example: He is good at public speaking.

#5. Anger may be compared ————- fire.

A) with

B) to

C) of

D) in

Explanation:

When you want to show that two unlike things are similar or equal in effect or nature, you use the preposition “to” after the verb “compare.”

Compare to: To point out or illustrate similarities between things of different classes or categories (e.g., comparing an abstract concept like anger to a physical thing like fire).
- Example: A heart is often compared to a pump.
Compare with: To examine the differences or similarities between things of the same class or category.
- Example: Let’s compare my test scores with yours.

#6. choose the correct options, The Government has extended a warm welcome —-the visiting delegation.

A) With

B) through

C) to

D) for

Explanation

The verb phrase “extend a welcome” is typically followed by the preposition to when indicating the recipient of the welcome.

Extend a welcome to [the person/group receiving the welcome].

#7. Hurry up! we have to go — five minutes.

A) in

B) on

C) by

D) for

Explanation

The preposition “in” is used to refer to a point in time in the future when an action will take place. It means at the end of a specified period of time from now.

“In five minutes” means that the action of “going” will happen after five minutes have passed from the current moment.

Compare with other time prepositions:

For five minutes: (Indicates duration, not a future deadline)
- Example: We have to wait for five minutes.
Within five minutes: (Indicates a timeframe, meaning no later than five minutes from now)
- Example: We have to leave within five minutes (This is also correct, but “in” is more common for stating an imminent schedule).

#8. Choose the right word for the blank space in ” What is the time —- your watch?”

A) at

B) in

C) by

D) with

Explanation

We use the preposition “by” when we want to state the source or basis of the time measurement. It is used to show what specific clock, watch, or timetable is providing the information.

Examples:
- The train leaves at 9:00, by the official schedule.
- By my phone, it’s already midnight.

#9. which is the right preposition the word “Amenable”

A) with

B) to

C) for

D) after

” amenable to” meaning willing to agree or compliant.

#10. He was convinced —– my honest.

A) with

B) of

C) for

D) to

Explanation

The preposition “of” is used with the adjective convinced to introduce the thing one is certain about.

Structure: Convinced + of+ [the subject of conviction]

Also, the preposition “of” must be followed by a noun or a noun phrase. The word “honest” is an adjective, so it must be changed to its noun form, honesty, to make the sentence grammatically correct.

#11. Bangladesh and France have signed a letter of intent —–defense cooperation.

A) in

B) of

C) on

D) for

Explanation

The preposition “on” is used in this context to indicate the topic or subject matter of the letter of intent.

A letter of intent (or a discussion, agreement, book, etc.) is said to be “on” the subject it addresses.
- Example: The two parties reached an agreement on trade policy.
- Example: The lecture will be on climate change.

In this case, the subject of the letter is defense cooperation.

#12. You must adhere —- your principle.

A) to

B) with

C) at

D) in

Explanation of “Adhere To”

The verb adhere means to stick to or to follow something firmly and consistently. It requires the preposition to when referring to an abstract concept like a rule, principle, belief, or standard.

Adhere to (a rule/principle/standard): Meaning to comply with or be faithful to.
- Example: All employees must adhere to the company’s dress code.
Adhere to (a surface): Meaning to physically stick or cling to.
- Example: The wet poster will adhere to the wall.

#13. After the storm comes the calm. Here “After” is —

A) Pronoun

B) Adverb

C) Preposition

D) Conjunction

#14. You are not amenable —– reason.

A) into

B) to

C) from

D) of

The phrase “amenable to” means being open or responsive to something, in this case, reason.

#15. “Among” is a preposition that is used when ———- people are involved.

A) two

B) more than two

C) two or more than two

D) four only

Among: Used when referring to items or people that are part of a larger group or collective, or when the relationship is non-specific or involves more than two entities.

- Example: The inheritance was divided among the three siblings.
Between: Used when referring to items or people that are separated by two distinct points or when the relationship is specific and involves only two entities.
- Example: The conversation was just between you and me.

#16. The boy jumped ___ the pool to rescue the kitten.

A) upon

B) on

C) into

D) in

Right answer:

The preposition ‘into’ denotes movement towards the inside of something.

#17. You should attend —— your lessons.

A) in

B) on

C) to

D) at

Explanation of “Attend To”

The verb phrase attend to means to give attention to something, to deal with it, or to take care of it.

In this context, it is advising the person to focus on and concentrate on their lessons, rather than neglecting them.

Attend (without ‘to’): Means to be present at an event.
- Example: I will attend the meeting tomorrow.
Attend to (with ‘to’): Means to deal with, pay attention to, or take care of something.
- Example: The nurse will attend to the patient’s needs.

#18. He was only a yard off me. Here “off” is

A) Adverb,

B) Preposition,

C) conjunction,

D) Adjective

He was only a yard off me” is a Preposition.

In this sentence, “off” acts as a preposition because it shows the relationship between the subject (“He”) and the object (“me”), specifically indicating separation or distance from that object.

Prepositional Phrase: “off me”
- Off (Preposition)
- Me (Object of the Preposition)

#19. The manager is not satisfied ___ your recent performance.

A) at

B) of

C) by

D) with

The adjective ‘satisfied’ is correctly followed by ‘with’ when referring to the person or thing that causes the satisfaction.

#20. She is afraid ___ spiders.

A) from

B) of

C) with

D) by

The adjective ‘afraid’ is always followed by the fixed preposition ‘of’ to indicate the object of fear.

#21. He knocked ___ the door before entering the room.

A) in

B) on

C) at

D) to

The correct preposition for the verb ‘knock’ when referring to a door is ‘at’ (or sometimes ‘on’). ‘At’ focuses on the point of contact.

#22. He is not capable ___ completing the project on his own.

A) of

B) in

C) to

D) with

The adjective ‘capable’ is always followed by the preposition ‘of’ and then a gerund (or noun) to express the ability to do something.

#23. His words conform —- his work

A) with

B) by

C) in

D) to

Explanation

The verb “conform” means to be similar to, in agreement with, or follow a standard or expectation. When referring to something that is in agreement with a standard, rule, or another item, it is typically followed by the preposition “to”.

#24. He parted —- his friends in tears.

A) with

B) from

C) to

D) at

Explanation

The verb “part” means to leave, separate from, or say goodbye. When it refers to separating from a person or a group of people, it is typically followed by the preposition “from”.

#25. Choose the right word for the blank space in ” Arshi will come to Bangladesh —– plane.

A) With

B) from

C) by

D) at

Explanation

When referring to the method or means of transportation, the preposition “by” is used before the form of transport (e.g., plane, bus, train, car).

Examples:
- She traveled by train.
- We went by boat.
- You can send the package by mail.

#26. He has a great passion ___ classical music.

A) in

B) to

C) for

D) with

The noun ‘passion’ is commonly followed by the preposition ‘for’ to specify the object of that intense feeling.

#27. The meeting is scheduled _ 10:00 AM _ Tuesday.

at, in

at, on

in, at

on, at

Explanation: The preposition ‘at’ is used for a precise time, and ‘on’ is used for days of the week.

#28. Choose the right preposition in the sentence ” He hankered —- fame”.

A) for

B) to

C) from

D) after

Explanation

The phrasal verb “hanker after” means to have a strong, persistent desire or longing for something, particularly something that is often difficult to attain or frivolous.

You may also sometimes see the preposition “for” used, but “after” is the more traditional and idiomatic choice in this context.

Example (using ‘for’): She has been hankering for a holiday on the beach.
Example (using ‘after’): He hankers after power and money.

#29. She divided the chocolates equally ___ the three children.

A) in

B) among

C) with

D) between

Right answer:

Among’ is the correct choice for distribution or relationship involving three or more people or things.

#30. He is avoid —- common sense

A) of

B) from

C) introduction

D) at

#31. He divided the —- the two children.

A) among

B) between

C) over

D) in between

The preposition “between” is used when referring to two distinct people or things.

When something is being split, shared, or divided, “between” indicates the distribution among the two recipients.

#32. Anis had a talent —- making people laugh.

A) on

B) for

C) of

D) in

Explanation

The noun “talent” (meaning a special natural ability or aptitude) is consistently followed by the preposition “for” when indicating the activity or skill to which the ability relates.

Other Examples:

She has a talent for painting.
He showed an early talent for mathematics.

#33. A Friend —- need is a friend indeed.

A) to

B) in

C) at

D) for

This is one of the most well-known English proverbs, meaning that a true friend is one who helps you when you are in trouble or in a difficult situation (i.e., in need).

The preposition “in” is used here in the sense of being in a state or condition.
- Example: He is in danger.
- Example: She is in good health.
- Therefore, a friend “in need” is a friend in the state of requiring help.

#34. He was entrusted —- the care of his uncle.

A) with

B) at

C) for

D) to

#35. The train arrived exactly ___ time.

A) on

B) at

C) in

D) by

The idiomatic phrase ‘on time’ means punctually, at the planned time.

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