Fill in the blanks with preposition

 Fill in the blanks with preposition 

     1.   A pious man is absorbed (a) — meditation. He has firm faith (b) — Allah. He abides (c) — the rules of religion. He clings (d) — his faith. He knows that man is accountable to Allah (e) — his action. So he leads his life according to religion. He is not angry (f) — anybody. [JSC-2013]

2.   Most of the students (a) ¾ our country wish to have a good result only skimming (b) ¾ the books (c) ¾ examinations. They feel (d) ¾ getting at success (e) ¾ much labour. But, it is impossible. We should remember there is no gain (f) — pain.

3.   Mr Rahman is the director (a) — a project. He is an honest officer. He believes (b) ¾ sincerity and punctuality. Taking bribe is foreign (c) ¾ his nature. Some of his colleagues are very jealous (d) ¾ him. But nothing can daunt him. He always sticks (e) ¾ his principles. So, such an officer is worthy (f) ¾ praise.

4.   A village market is a place where villagers go (a) — buy and sell various things. It usually sits (b) —the bank of a river or a canal or (c) — the side of highways. In the village market the villagers buy and sell different kinds (d) — foodgrains, all kinds of daily necessaries and other commodities. It is, (e) — fact, a primary centre (f) — meet people's need.

5.   Everyone should have a future plan (a) — his life. An aimless life is like a boat without a rudder. I am a student (b) — class eight. I want to be a doctor that is my aim (c) — life. I have chosen it because I want (d) — serve the people. Medical facilities (e) — our people are very limited (f) — our country.

6.   The affinity (a) ¾ honesty and dishonesty is quite impossible. A dishonest man is always greedy (b) ¾ undue privileges. He hankers (c) ¾ illegal income. He sells his honesty (d) ¾ money. But an honest man is dead (e) ¾ the corruption. No problem, no threat can derail him (f) ¾ the path of honesty.

7.   Mr. Jamal is an English teacher. He is an M.A (a) — English. He serves (b) — an ideal institution. He tries (c) — lead an honest life. He is the most favourite teacher (d) — the students. He speaks English like the English. To speak the truth, he is friendly (e) — the students. He is satisfied (f) — what he earns in a legal way. We want teachers like him.

8.   A good student is never indifferent (a) ¾ his study. He knows well that success lies (b) ¾ hard work. So he is always absorbed (c) ¾ deep studies. Nothing can prevent him (d) ¾ working hard. His hard work and sincerity result (e) ¾ ultimate success. Everyone admires him (f) ¾ his success.

9.   All know that smoking is injurious (a) — health. But those who smoke do not abstain (b) — smoking. They are not careful (c) — their health. It is hoped that smokers should give (d) — smoking. Finally they succumb (e) — many diseases. So, we should make people aware (f) — the harmful effect of smoking.

10.

Rabi    : Good morning, sir. Can you spare a few minutes (a) ¾ me?

Doctor : Sure! Come and sit (b) ¾. What’s the matter with you?

Rabi     : I’ve been suffering (c) ¾ fever for a week.

Doctor : Do you have a headache?

Rabi     : Oh, yes.

Doctor : Lie (d) ¾ the bed and let me examine you.

Rabi     : Oh, sure.

Doctor : Don’t worry (e) ¾ your fever. It’s nothing serious. It seems to be viral fever. I’m prescribing some medicine and hope that you will come (f) ¾ soon.

Rabi     : Thank you very much.

Doctor : Meet me after a week. Thanks.