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FIXED PREPOSITIONS Exercise

This document provides guidance on the correct use of fixed prepositions in English sentences. It lists 75 examples of phrases and sentences using prepositions like "for, with, to, from, by, at, in, on, etc." and clarifies which preposition is appropriate in each context. The key lessons are: 1) Prepositions can indicate different meanings depending on whether they are used with nouns, verbs, adjectives or adverbs. 2) The same preposition may be used or different prepositions may be needed based on whether the context refers to people, objects, locations, times, reasons, manner etc. 3) Many English prepositions have more than one meaning and

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FIXED PREPOSITIONS Exercise

This document provides guidance on the correct use of fixed prepositions in English sentences. It lists 75 examples of phrases and sentences using prepositions like "for, with, to, from, by, at, in, on, etc." and clarifies which preposition is appropriate in each context. The key lessons are: 1) Prepositions can indicate different meanings depending on whether they are used with nouns, verbs, adjectives or adverbs. 2) The same preposition may be used or different prepositions may be needed based on whether the context refers to people, objects, locations, times, reasons, manner etc. 3) Many English prepositions have more than one meaning and

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FIXED PREPOSITIONS:

1:He will have to atone-------his misdeeds. [ FOR] compensate for/pay for


2:you should comply ------ the rules. [with]
3:He is a disgrace ------ his family.[TO]
4:She is vulnerable-----cold.[TO]
5:He sympathesis ----- the poor.[ WITH]
6:He has sympathy ----the poor. [ FOR]
7:He was accompained ------ his friends. [BY] BY for person with for things.
8:Rain is accompanied ------ thunder.[with]
9:He was guilty ---- the murder.[of]
10: He was accused --- the murder.[of] but charge ka sath with aiga.
11:He is fond ----- books.[OF]
12:He has fondness ----- books. [FOR]
13:The brave man tide ---- all difficulties.[OVER]
14: They were warned ---- the pickpockets.[ against] Danger ka lia ( warn of )aiga.
15:ALWAYS ATTEND ----- what your teacher says.[to]
16: His name has become a synonym ----- evil. [for]
17:why do we always have to submit ----- his authority.[TO]
18: It took the child long to recover ---- shock. [from]
19:The climate is not conducive ----- good health.[TO] favourable
20: I absolutely refuse to put ----- with that sort of conduct.[UP]
21:A great writer adopts a style appropriate ----- his profession.[TO]
22: He shot ---- the bird but he always missed.[AT]
23:Your statement is replete ----- contradictions.[WITH]
24:It is difficult for me to part ----- my belongings.[WITH] part from for person
25: He parted ----- his mother. [FROM]
26:He confided his troubles ----- his friend.[TO] confide to means share and confide in means
to trust.
27: She confided ------ her mother.[IN]
28:It does not rest ------ the collector to order his release.[ON] rest on means depend on.
29: Ali is endowed ------- great abilities.[WITH]
30: we should abide ----- the rules of institution.[BY]
31: He has resigned himself ---- fate.[TO]
32: I shall take revenge ---- you.[From]Revenge noun ho to from lata verb ho too On lata.
33: Deprive of….. single f lagana ha.
34:sometimes it is difficult to deal ----- a problem child.[WITH]
35: Ali was annoyed ----- his wife.[with] annoyed ,angry at hoga agar things hn too.
36:quarrel with….for person…… quarrel over for things.
37: depend upon….bharosa krna…depend on..rely krna
38: She smiled ----- my words.[AT]
39:Everything hinges ------ what happens next.[ON] depend on
40:disposed of…..single f lagana ha
41:reconcile to….adjust to bear a difficult thing…..reconcile with…patch up
42: complimented on…congratulation on
43: put up with….bear
44 The child did not approve --- the fathers plan.[OF]
45: We warned her ---- the danger.[of] warn against lagta ha mistake ka lia
46:We all laughed ----- the affair.[over] laughted at for person
47:The manager needs to hold --- his anger.[down] hold with means agree and hold on stop
krna.
48:Desire ---- self expression is one of the main qualities of man.[for]
49:Are you really desirious ------ visiting japan.[of]
50:lived by customs.
51:There is something wonderful -----him.[about]
52:She tries ---- adjust her relations.[to] adjust with for person
53:The table is made ---- woods.[of]made of tab aiga jab state change na hoo and made from tb
aiga jab state change hoo
54: surprised at,shock at,amazed at hota ha.
55: The father seems relived as he has married ----- both his daughters.[off]
56: Iam grateful ---- him.[to]
57: In the shade of tree hota ha under below galat ha.
58: You are fortunate ---- having an obedient son.[in]
59:we are disappointed ----- the exams result.[with]
60:please write to me --- this address.[at] send ka sath to
61: Assured of
62:All is not well ---- the automobile sector.[in]
63:He slipped ---- his old ways and started drinking.[into]
64:Guard ------ spelling mistakes.[against]
65:Remonstrated with
66:but for….prepositional phrase---means without
67:hardworking people always succeed ---- whatever they do.[in]
68:The flight will land exact ---- six in the evening.[at]
69:The boat sails ---- the river.[in]
70:This man was an accomplice ---- the theif.[of]
71:attach to detach from
72:Think ---- the plan.[over]
73:throw a stone ---- fierce dog.[at]
74:we should go ---- doing good than harm.[about]
75:she dwells too much ---- her past.[on]
76:she piped her rival ---- the gold medal.[for]
77:He will not impart information ----- anyone.[to]
78: sara tied the cow with a rope ----- a tree.[TO]
79:hinder from,stop from,prohibit from
80:He went ---- abroad. No preposition ….agar koi place ho to went to aiga…agar walk ha to
went for…adverb ka sath preposition use nhi krta
81:she takes pride ---- her beauty.[IN]
82:she is proud ---- her beauty.[of]
83: FALL FROM USE FOR……PERMANNET SEPERATION
84: FALL OFF USE FOR TEMPORARY SEPARATION
85: MADE OF….material change nhi hota
86: MADE FROM……material change ho jata ha
87:no preposition with resembles…. He resembles his father.
88:alike takes no preposition
89:Committed to,devoted to,faithful to
90:died(disease)…..of and died(work) from
91: differ from….when there is difference in look of something
92: differ with ….. views
93: she differs ---- me in both habits and looks.[FROM]
94:Everyone felt disguested ---- his jokes.[at]
95:India and America entered ----- various agreements.[into]
96:fascinated by ….. for things
97:fascinated with….person
98:agree with….person
Agree to……policy,action {always followed by verb}
99:agree about/on….subject of discussion
100:AT A STRETCH….in continue period
101:on time means….fixed time
102:order noun then use preposition ORDER
They gave an order for a cup of tea ATTACK
103:order verb than no preposition EMPHASIS
They order a cup of tea
104:attacked verb than no preposition
They attacked the boy
105:attack noun than preposition
The attack on taj mahal was condemned
106:emphasis noun then preposition
He put emphasis on the point
107:He emphasized the point.(here it is verb)
108:IN-No change in location /medium
109:into-medium /location change
110;Don’t put him in/into trouble.(into)
111:He was in/into trouble.(in)
112:No preposition with enter(place)
He entered the bank
113:If you enter into an alliance/enter into a discussion/enter into agreement then preposition
laga gi
114:THROW/THREW ka sath in laga ga exception ha although medium is changing.
115:Apologise to apology for
You should apologise to your teacher
You should have apology for your rude behaviour.
116:Descended from
He descended from noble family
117:Descendant of(noun form)
He is a descendant of noble family
118:she was confined within/in/to the four walls.{to]
119:Tied and bound ka sath to and with dono use hota hn
The criminal was bound to/with chains.(with) jab kisi chez ka sath band dia jai
The criminal was bound to pole.jab kisi chez ka sath alag sa band dia jai
He was tied with a rope to a tree.
120:Expert in generally use hota but specific activity ka lia expert at use hota
He is expert in his work
He is expert at painting
121:Bad at
He is bad at his work
122:slow at:
He is slow at his work
123:foreward/introduction TO
124:Remedy/solution/care/treatment FOR
125: smile on(bless/support)
126:correspond TO(when correspond is in a sense of equal)
127:I corresponded -----my friend.{with}( communicate by exchanging letters)
128:when the things are distinct we use between instead among if there are more than 2
things.
The negotiations between india,china and bhutan are going well
129:always use BETWEEN when AND comes in a sentence
130:Choose/connection/differentiate/distinguish/divide/link/relationship takes BETWEEN
131:
BUT FOR/FOR ALL:
FOR(conjunction)
He could not do the work for he was(reason)
FOR(preposition)
This book is for all
BUT FOR(WITHOUT):
FOR ALL(inspite of):
a)for all his wealth,he is a miser
b)But for his timely helped,he would not have survived

132: TO/TOWARDS:
To denotes movement in a fixed place/destination
Towards denotes in a specific direction
133:Can you tell me the way to/towards the station.[TO]
134:A snake was coming to/towards me.[towards]
135:He turned to/towards the mirror.[towards]
136:He walked to/till the end of street.[to]
Untill jab time ka sense ho tb use krta
137: send/sent to
138: WITH/BY:
With has two meanings
a)with together
b)with instrument use by the doer
eg: I will be with you shortly
He opened the box with a screw driver
BY(Doer) kam krna wala
Eg: He was killed ---- a daggar ---- a highway man.{ with,by}

139:Near/beside/close to/next to
The house is by the lake
He sat by me
I will stand by you through thick and thin

140:Differ from: when there is a difference in appearancee


Differ with:when there is difference in views
141:Over whelmed with:
The old man was overwhelmed ------the joy of his sons success.[with]
142:His parents are vexed ------his rude behaviour.[at]
143:Downfall of
Decline in
144:DAWN/SUNRISE/DAYBREAK: AT
DUSK/SUNSET/TWILIGHT: AT
NOON(12):AT
MIDNIGHT(12):AT

MORNING: IN
EVENING:IN
AFTERNOON(12-04): IN
NIGHT: IN/AT BOTH

 AT(GENERAL SENSE)
 IN(PARTICULAR NIGHT)

 at + festival / special time of year


 We use at before a general festival or time of year.
 Examples:
 I saw my sister at Christmas.
I’m going to New York at Easter.
 But if we refer to a single specific day during a festival, we use “on”:
 I went to Church on Christmas Day.
I ate lots of chocolate on Easter Sunday

145: USE OF IN /AT(PLACE)


 He lives in india
 He lives in park street
 He lives at 16 park street.(specific jaga ka lia at lagata hn
 HE lives at delhi in india.
146:The guests are on /at the table.{at]
147:He went ----abroad.[no preposition]
148:He reached india.{no preposition with reached]
149:He has been ---- india.[TO]
150:Arrive AT( destination,station ,specific location )
ARRIVE IN(Large place)
151:Deal with: for person/things
Deal in( for trade,business)
Deal out: Distribute

Eg: The book deals with grammar


Iam dealing with my students
He deals in garments
The money was dealt out among the brothers.
152:There is something wonderful……him[ABOUT}
153:
OF VS OFF

OF: tells us 4 things


a)possession
b)made of
c)choice
d) cause/reason
154: MY/MINE/ME:
MY: it is possessive adjective
Mine:It is possessive pronoun
Me.objective case
Fact:Mine can be used for singular as well as plural but me always use for singular
Eg: A friend of mine/me helped me to do the work.[mine]
The friend of me/mine helped me to do the work[me]
155:He is good in studies.( bcz studievs is not a particular field)
156:the old lady was swooned but was soon restored ---- senses(TO)
157:we saw sand sculptures -----the beach.[ON] surface ki sense ha
158:the container is full ---- water.[OF]
159:freedom fighters labored ----- the good of the poor enslaved masses.[FOR]

160: The word “under” is common in reference to age:

It is unlawful to buy cigarettes if you are under 21 years of age .


You must be aware of the fact that men-----25 years of age cannot take exams.[under]

We usually use “below” when discussing such things as height and


temperature. Have a listen:

Temperatures in the Midwest fell below zero last week.

A large part of New Orleans is at or below sea level


161:She is blind in one eye.

162:She is blind to her faults.


163:He wants to get rid ---- from his friend.[OF]
164:WARD OFF (prevent danger to affect you)
165:Open the book --- page twenty.[ON]
166:There were many people --- the meeting.[AT]
167:Several issues were raised in the meeting.[ bcz yahan place ka sense nhi a rha]
168:He came bag and baggage.
169:I can see ----- your tricks.[THROUGH.]
170:Word for word hota ha not word by word.
171:I passed the examination.[no preposition..]
172:Enquired OF[ kisi sa pochna dosra ka bara ma)
I enquired of him.
Enquired from:
I enquired from him.[ ksi sa ja ka pochna}
173: Chennia is --- the south of india.[IN]
Srilanka is ---- the south of india.[TO]
Point: Agar aik hi country ma ha to IN laga ga otherwise TO.
174:He was admitted ---- the hospital.[TO]
175:He admit of his mistake.[admit of means confess]
176:Exception TO:
There is no exception to this rule
177:Iam writing a book ----- grammar.[ON]
178:I met with an accident
I met my friend.[ jab person ka lia met ho to with nhi lagata]
179:The religion has been in existence ----time immemorial.[since/from both can be used ]
180:he is not able to cope -----the work.[with]
181:The employer was satisfied ------ his work.[with]
182:He has no taste ---- music.[FOR]
183:I requested him.[NO prep]
184:I pleaded --- him for mercy.[with]
185:He advised me…..
He suggested to me….
He suggested my name….
186:I approached the station.[no preosition]
I approached to him for job.
187:The birds build nests ---- the trees.[IN]
The birds live in the tress
The birds are sitting on the branches of trees
188:Rejoiced IN
He rejoiced in his success.
189:I told him -----his face.[AT]
190:He has six fingers ----- his right hand.[ON]
191:He is worthy ----- the post.[OF]
192:The ladder was put ----- the wall.[AGAINST]
193:You must conform ---- the rules.[TO]
194:He hankers…..money.[AFTER]
195:The king ruled over a vast empire.
196:He is getting better ---- degress.[BY]
197:He travelled ----foot to reach the station.[ON]
198:Dispense with:
You must dispense with the services of your gardener.
199:COMPLAIN:
A) COMPLAIN AGAINST A PERSON
B) COMPLAIN ABOUT SOMETHING
C) COMPLAIN TO A PERSON
 ACCUSTOMED TO
 ADVANTAGE OVER(SOMEBODY)
 ADVANTAGE OF(SOMETHING)
 AFFLICTED WITH
 AGREE TO (PROPOSAL)
 AGREE ON/ABOUT (SOMETHING)
 ALOOF FROM
 ALTERNATIVE TO
 ANXIOUS FOR(SOMEBODY)
 ANXIOUS ABOUT(SOMETHING)
 ACCLIMATIZE TO
 ASPIRE TO
 ASCENT TO
 APTITUDE FOR
 AUTHORITY ON (EXPERT)
 AVAIL OF
 BENEFICIAL TO
 BEARING ON

 Claim ON/TO

 Clash with/collide with/collude with

 Compare TO(to show likeness)

 Compare with(to show contrast)

 Compliance with

 Confide in(Trust) Confide to(tell)

 Conformitry with

 Consist of

 Contemporary with/of
 Contend WITH( TO deal with difficult situation)

 Contend for(to compete against somebody)


 Crash Into
 Converse with
 Care OF(when care is verb)
 Desist From
 Destitute of
 Detrimental to
 Dispense With
 ENTRUST(SOMEBODY) With(something)
 Entrust (something) TO(somebody)
 Jealous/Envious OF
 Fearful for( somebody)
 Fearful of(SOMETHING)
 Heir TO( something)
 Heir of(somebody)
 Habit OF
 IdentiCal with/to
 INSIGHT INTO

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