PREPOSITION – 8
Fill in the correct preposition.
1. You are no match _______ him.
2. He met _______ many obstacles.
3. Let us not meddle _______ the affairs of others.
4. His motive _______ coming here is not known.
5. The country mourns _______ its dead.
6. The condition of the child moved her _______ tears.
7. Peter is married _______ Sam's younger sister.
8. I am in need _______ an honest advice.
9. There is an acute need _______ a fence around the garden.
10. He is negligent _______ his work.
11. She was negligent _______ her duties.
12. They have narrowed _______ on two candidates after the interview.
13. Good health is necessary _______ happiness.
14. It is not necessary _______ you to call the doctor immediately.
15. He is notorious _______ his rude behavior.
16. Always be obedient _______ your parents.
17. I objected _______ his going out.
18. She is obliged _______ us.
19. She felt offended _______his remarks.
20. We are open _______ suggestions.
21. The teacher has a very high opinion _______ her.
22. Why should we be opposed _______ them?
23. The boss was offended _______ the typist at his insolence.
24. His corrupt practices will be held _______ him.
25. Do not be negligent _______ your duties.
26. Our shop is not insured _______ fire.
27. The camels were laden _______gold.
28. We should not meddle _______official matters.
29. Our rivers are overloaded _______ toxic waste.
30. My mother is recuperating _______ a serious illness.
31. The guard was out _______ sight.
32. She has a weakness _______ sweets.
33. Have pity _______ the poor.
34. He took pity _______ the poor.
35. A book was presented _______ him.
36. He was presented _______ a special award.
37. This news is very painful _______my father.
38. The road is parallel _______ the railway.
39. She is polite _______ her behavior.
40. Pulp fiction is popular _______ Indian readers.
41. Let us pray to God _______ his safe return.
42. Poverty with an honest life is preferable _______ a dishonest life.
43. He pretends _______ be calm in distress.
44. We are proud _______ our school.
45. A woollen blanket protects you _______ the cold.
46. He proved false _______ his friends.
47. We must always provide _______ our family.
48. He was prohibited _______ entering the room.
49. Let us proceed _______ our work.
50. He is _______ duty at the school.