Exercise – 5
Q.1.Fil in the blanks with suitable Prepositions.
- The river flows ……the bridge.
- The work was done ….haste.
- I am fond ……reading novels.
- He died ……his country.
- The house was destroyed …..fire.
- What is that ……..me ?
- He has not met me……Sunday last.
- I have known him …. A long time.
- This is a matter…. little interest to me.
- I am tired ……sitting idle.
- I shall do it ……pleasure.
- I sold it …….ten rupees.
- It is five o’clock…….my watch.
- Do not cry ……spilt milk.
- The public are cautioned …… pick -pockets.
- The tiger was killed ….the hunter ….. the sward.
- He does not go to office….10 o’clock.
- He travelled ten miles …….two hours.
- He started…..seven…the morning.
- He was born …..a small village ….. Rajasthan.
Answer –
1.under 2. In 3. Of 4. For 5. By 6. To 7. Since 8. For 9. Of 10 . of 11. With 12. For 13. By 14 Over 15. Against 16. By , with 17. Before 18. In 19. At , in 20. At , in