Fill in the blanks with prepositions and articles
1. Fill in the blanks with prepositions and articles (a, an, the & zero article).
(a)--- patriotism is admiration (b)--- one's own country. It is a noble virtue in (c)--- man. A true patriot is one whose unbounded love is directed to serve the interest (d)--- his country in all possible ways. He saves his country (e)--- all the dangers. (f)--- He must not be parochial (g)--- his outlook to belittle (h)--- dignity of other nations. (i)--- man can show his genuine love for his own country patriot feels proud of his country (j)--- cherishing ill feelings for other nations.
Answer: a) ×; b) for; c) a; d) of; e) from; f) A; g) in; h) the; i) A; j) without
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Charity is (a) -- virtue that exalts human nature. It is that disposititon of (b)--- heart which leads men to think favourably (c)--- their fellowmen and do them good. The practice of (d)--- charity calls forth all (e)--- nobler qualities of the mind and the right use (f)--- it brings happiness (g)--- earth and fellow-feeling (h)--- men. It is much more than mere federation which doles (i)--- sums of money to the poor and (j)--- needy.
Answer: a) a; b) the; c) of; d) ×; e) the; f) of; g) on; h) among; i) out; j) the
3. Fill in the blanks with prepositions and articles Fill in the blanks with prepositions and articles (a. an, the & zero article).
The most common causes (a) --- deforestation are cutting and burning the forest lands. Though (b)-- forest lands are cut and burnt (c) --- the sake (d) --- agriculture and habitat, it has (e)--- negative effect (f) --- environment. (g) --- removal of trees causes the birds and (h) --- animals living on them to leave the place. It also causes serious damage (i) --- the soil, as trees give protection to soil as well. At the end, the soil gets sediment in (j) --- river bed and causes frequent floods.
Answer: a) of; b) the; c) for; d) of; e) a; f) on; g) The; h) ×; i) to; j) the
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Dear friends (a) --- the global village, as you might have heard, our sea level is rising, (b) --- earth is getting warmer! Let us all protect our home, (c) --- animals, trees, and ourselves. Climate change is (d) --- very big issue, and lots have to be done in order to resolve this big problem. Your friends the (e) --- country of Bangladesh are losing their land, homes, agricultural fields, and even their lives (f) --- climate change disasters. One day, these people had big happy families. These families owned huge farms. But now, due (g) --- climate change, all these are (h) –-- memories of the past. Many (i) --- these big happy families have been buried, and are no longer there in their homes, or (j) --- their loved ones.
Answer: a) of; b) the; c) the; d) a; e) in; f) by; g) to; h) ×; i) of; j) with
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(a) --- man cannot remember everything that happened in his childhood. But certain events are stored (b) --- the subconscious mind. They sometimes peep (c) --- mind's eye. Very simple and trifling things are (d) --- centre of attraction (e) --- a child. When a man grows (f) ---, he may laugh at those things. My playground was (g) --- the bank of the mighty Teesta. In all (h) --- seasons this river had a great attraction for me. Whenever I was not at home, I could be found (i) ---- its bank. I was very fond of stealing (j) --- mangoes, litchis, black berries and other fruits in the company of friends in summer.
Answer: a) A; b) in; c) through; d) the; e) for; f) up; g) at; h) the; i) on; j) ×
(a) --- public university is (b) --- popular university and is financed (c) --- the government. There is another type (d) --- university named private university which is run by private enterprise and financial support of the business magnates. (e) --- present, there are many such institutions that were established commercially (f) --- the name of (g) --- higher education as (h) –13 public universities are not sufficient (i) --- the people of (j) --- country.
Answer: a) A; b) a; c) by; d) of; e) At; f) in; g) ×; h) the; i) for; j) the
7. Fill in the blanks with suitable words.
Dengue (pronounced Dengee) fever is (a) --- painful, mosquito-borne disease caused (b) --- dengue viruses. Sometimes, (c) – symptoms are mild and can be mistaken (d) --- those of the flu or another infection. Symptoms typically begin three to four days (e) --- infection. This may include (f) --- high fever, headache, nausea, muscle and joint pains, and a characteristic skin rash. (g)- symptoms may progress to massive bleeding, shock, and death. This is called dengue shock syndrome (DSS). People (h) --- weakened immune systems and being attacked second time are believed to be (i) --- greater risk for developing (j) --- dengue hemorrhagic fever.
Answer: a) a; b) by; c) ×; d) for; e) after; f) a; g) The; h) with; i) at; j) ×
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Dengue is (a) --- infectious disease caused (b) --- virus and (c) ---- virus is transmitted by (d) --- bite (e) --- a female mosquito called aedes. It is (f) --- fatal disease and over the past two or three months many people died of dengue fever. There's no definite medicine to treat dengue infection. So, we must pay (g) --- emphasis (h) --- preventive measures. For this we must keep our surroundings clean to stop breeding of Aedes mosquitoes. Again, we must not allow water to accumulate (i) --- any open space (j) --- more than two days.
Answer: a) an; b) by; c) the; d) the; e) of; f) a; g) ×; h) to; i) in; j) for
9. Fill in the blanks with prepositions and articles (a. an, the & zero article).
(a)--- public university is (b)--- popular university and is financed (c)--- the government. There is another type (d)--- university named private university which is run by private enterprise and financial support of the business magnates. (e)--- present, there are many such institutions that were established commercially (f)--- the name of (g)--- higher education as (h)--- 43 universities are not sufficient (i) --- the people of (j)---- country.
Answer: a) A; b) a; c) by; d) of; e) At; f) in; g) ×; h) the; i) for; j) the
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Rainforests are often called the lungs of (a)--- planet (b)--- their role (c) --- absorbing carbon dioxide and producing oxygen. All living beings depend (d)--- them for their survival. Rainforests also nourish/ stabilise climate house incredible number (e)--- plants and wildlife. These forests also produce rainfall. Few days ago Brazil's Amazon rainforest was burnt and it made (f)--- huge loss (g)--- the earth. (h)--- environmentalists have convicted (i)--- president of Brazil for his in active role in extinguishing the fire. They have alerted that (j)--- Amazon rainforest is vital for the nourishment/survival/stabilization of Mother Earth.
Answer: a) the; b) for; c) in; d) on; e) of; f) a; g) to; h) The; i) the; j) ×.
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(a)--- destruction (b)--- forests and (c)--- other surroundings is causing the extinction of various plants and animals every day. (d)--- the last 25 years alone (e)--- world has lost one third of its natural wealth. Forests are being cut down. Moreover, they are being burnt recklessly resulting (f)--- an increase in carbon dioxide and ultimately the water level is rising as (g)--- consequence (h)--- global warming. It is expected that the new century will face (i)--- overwhelming environment disaster. It is therefore necessary to check the reckless pollution (j)--- the environment.
Answer: a) The; b) of; c) ×; d) In; e) the; f) in; g) a; h) of; i) an; j) of
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(a)--- fire broke out (b)---Agrabad (c)--- Sunday last. (d)--- fire was caused (e)--- an explosion in (f)--- factory. No sooner had (g)--- fire brigade been informed than several fire engines rushed (h)--- the spot. The fire brigade succeeded (i)--- extinguishing the fire. A local newspaper reported that some people were injured by the fire. The wounded were taken to the hospital. So, steps should be taken so that (j)--- fire may not break out.
Answer: a) A; b) at; c) on; d) The; e) by; f) a; g) the; h) to; i) in; j) ×
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(a)--- present Rohingya issue is (b)--- burning question (c)--- context of Bangladesh. (d)-- brutal attack of Myanmar authority has compelled the Rohingya to flee (e)--- their country to Bangladesh. Everyday to save their lives, (f)--- Rohingyas are entering Bangladesh through (g)--- border. Near about 6 lac and 70 thousand Rohingyas have already entered Bangladesh. The govt of Bangladesh have stretched their helping hands towards these distressed people. Foreign envoys visited different refugee camps and appreciated Bangladesh govt (h)--- giving aid to the Rohingyas. They assured of putting pressure (i)--- Myanmar to solve (j)--- problem.
Answer: a) At; b) a; c) in; d) The; e) from; f) the; g) ×; h) for; i) on; j) the.
