1. Konica is describing a village fair of her village to her friend Zeba. Choose the correct prepositions from the texts and fill in the gaps.

on, from, of, in, for, to, about

Dear Jerin,

I received your letter. (a) — your letter you wanted to know (b)—the village fair. A village fair is held (c) — our village every year. This fair was held (d) — the occasion (e) — Pahela Baishak. It lasted (f) — several days. Local people gathered here (g) — buy and sell goods. I bought a flute, a wooden horse (h) — the fair.

Thank you,

Konica.

Answers :

(a) In (b) about (c) in (d) on (e) of (f) for (g) to (h) from

2. Choose the correct prepositions from the texts and fill in the gaps.

through, after, to, in, into, of, about

Thank you for your letter. You wanted (a) —know (b) —my aim in life. My aim is to be a doctor (c) — serve the poor people of the village. I am interested (d) — becoming a doctor. You know that most people(e) — our country are poor and illiterate. (f) — this profession I shall be able to earn honestly and serve the people of our country. (g) — passing the HSC examination, I shall get myself admitted (h) — a medical college.

Answers :

(a) to (b) about (c) to (d) in (e) of

(f) Through (g) After (h) into

3. Jafri is describing his preparation for his annual examination to his friend. Choose the correct prepositions from the texts and fill in the gaps.

on, for, in, about, to, before

Dear Hisham,

I am happy to learn that you want to know (a) — my preparation (b) — the coming annual examination. You know our exam will start (c) — 23rd November. I have barely three weeks time (d) — me . So, I am trying my level best (e) — revise all the subjects. You know that I am a little bit weak (f) — mathematics. So, I am giving more emphasis (g) — this subject. I am keeping regular contact (h) — my teachers.

Hope to hear from you about your preparation.

Your friend,

Jafri.

Answers :

(a) about (b) for (c) on (d) before

(e) to (f) in (g) on

(h) with