Fill in the blanks with appropriate Prepositions: -

1.     The Nizam subscribed a handsome sum --- the Flood Relief Fund.

2.     His friends condoled --- him --- his bereavement.

3.     He quarrelled --- me --- a trifle.

4.     He readily complied --- my request.

5.     He dispensed --- the services of his dishonest clerk.

6.     He yielded --- superior force.

7.     He despaired --- success.

8.     He supplies the poor --- clothing.

9.     His friends disagreed --- him on that point.

10.  He acceded --- my request,

11.  He abstains --- liquor.

12.  He was found guilty --- manslaughter.

13.  He is incapable --- doing good work.

14.  He is married --- my cousin.

15.  He is sensible --- your kindness,

16.  He is true --- his king.

17.  He is involved --- difficulties.

18.  The auditor is entitled --- his remuneration.

19.  I prefer tea --- coffee.

20.  I don't concur --- you --- that opinion.

21.  There is no exception --- this rule.

22.  1 am obliged --- you --- your kindness.

23.  I am not envious --- his success.

24.  I am convinced --- the necessity of prudence.

25.  We should rely --- our own efforts.

26.  I inquired --- the servant if his master was at home.

27.  I purposely refrained --- saying more.

28.  I insisted --- going.

29.  I exchanged --- him my calculator --- a camera.

30.  I assented --- his proposal.

31.  I am not satisfied --- your explanation.

32.  You must conform --- the regulations.

33.  He did not profit --- experience.

34.  We should all aim --- excellence.

35.  Alcohol is injurious --- health.

36.  The stories in that book are full --- interest.

37.  Don't associate --- disreputable people.

38.  Do not indulge --- strong language.

39.  He is grateful --- his master --- many favours.

40.  He is dependent --- his parents.

41.  He is abstemious --- eating and drinking.

42.  He is prompt --- carrying out orders.

43.  He is vain --- his attainments.

44.  He is deficient --- common sense ..

45.  He is vexed --- me.

46.  He is indifferent --- his own interest.

47.  He is proficient --- mathematics.

48.  He is not ashamed --- his neighbours.

49.  He is devoid --- sense.

50.  He is suspicious --- all his neighbours.

51.  He has a passion --- arguing.

52.  Recently there has been a reduction --- the price of milk.

53.  He proved false --- his friend.

54.  A square may be equivalent --- a triangle.

55.  The avaricious man is greedy --- gain.

56.  He is very different --- his brother.

57.  The head-dress of the Cossacks is similar --- that of the ancient Persians.

58.  He was born --- humble parents in Nasik.

59.  His views do not accord --- mine.

60.  Temperance and employment are conducive --- health.

61.  2. A policeman rescued the child --- danger.

62.  Dogs have antipathy --- cats.

63.  He promised not to do anything repugnant --- the wishes of his parents.

64.  He is not the man to allow anyone to encroach --- his rights.

65.  Some of the members of the Assembly complained --- increased military expenditure.

66.  Even the enemies admit that he is endowed --- rare talents.

67.  He inspires respect --- his friends.

68.  Our path is beset --- difficulties.

69.  He was not able to give a satisfactory explanation --- his absence.

70.  His illness is a mere pretext --- his absence.

71.  He has been very much indulgent --- his children.

72.  This discussion is hardly relevant --- the subject

73.  Contentment is essential --- happiness.

74.  Early rising is beneficial --- health.

75.  He is not likely to do anything detrimental --- our interests.

76.  His benefactions must redound --- his credit.

77.  Only graduates are eligible --- the post.

78.  He is capable as a leader, but intolerant --- opposition.

79.  Boys over sixteen are debarred --- competing.

80.  Father Damien consecrated his life --- ameliorating the lot of lepers.

81.  That rule is not applicable --- your case.

82.  A public man should be tolerant --- criticism.

83.  He is willing to make a concession --- the demands of his employees.

84.  I often find him absorbed --- thought.

85.  The accommodation is adequate --- our needs.

86.  The hotel is adjacent --- the station.

87.  The authorship of the book is wrongly ascribed --- him.

88.  Never do anything that is not compatible --- public safety.

89.  His father often connives --- his follies.

90.  Some public men are very sensitive --- criticism.

91.  He is addicted --- gambling.

92.  You need not be afraid --- being late.

93.  Death is preferable --- disgrace.

94.  Cats are tenacious --- life.

95.  It is not true that the study of science tends --- atheism.

96.  Some films are an incitement --- crime.

97.  He was angry --- me, because he thought my remark was aimed --- him.

98.  The climate of Rangoon does not agree --- him.

99.  His plans are adverse --- my interests.

100.    The question of unemployment bristles --- difficulties.

Courtesy Thompson & Martinet

List of Prepositions with Meanings and Examples

1.         Abandon to - To leave someone to a particular fate.

o          Example: The captain abandoned the sinking ship to the rough sea.

2.         Abhorrent to - Disgusting or hateful to someone.

o          Example: His dishonesty was abhorrent to his colleagues.

3.         Abide by - To obey or follow.

o          Example: You must abide by the school rules.

4.         Abide with - To stay with someone.

o          Example: He abided with his uncle during the vacation.

5.         Abide in/at - To live in or at a place.

o          Example: They decided to abide at the countryside cottage for a month.

6.         Abound in - To exist in large numbers.

o          Example: The forest abounds in diverse wildlife.

7.         Abound with - To be filled with something.

o          Example: The garden abounds with colorful flowers.

8.         Absent from - Not present.

o          Example: He was absent from the meeting due to illness.

9.         Absolve from - To free from blame.

o          Example: The judge absolved him from all charges.

10.       Absorbed in - Deeply engaged in something.

•           Example: She was absorbed in her book and didn't notice me.

11.       Abstain from - To refrain from doing something.

•           Example: He abstained from smoking after the doctor’s advice.

12.       Accede to - To agree to a request or proposal.

•           Example: The manager acceded to their demands.

13.       Acceptable to - Suitable or agreeable.

•           Example: His behavior was acceptable to his teacher.

14.       Access to - Right or means to enter or use.

•           Example: Students have free access to the library.

15.       Accessible to - Reachable or available.

•           Example: The archives are accessible to all researchers.

16.       Accommodate to - Adjust to new conditions.

•           Example: He quickly accommodated himself to the new environment.

17.       Accompanied with - Occurring together.

•           Example: The speech was accompanied with loud applause.

18.       Accord with - To be consistent with.

•           Example: His actions accord with his principles.

19.       According to - In agreement with.

•           Example: According to the weather report, it will rain today.

20.       Account for - To explain.

•           Example: His long absence accounts for the backlog of work.

21.       Accountable to/for - Responsible for something.

•           Example: The manager is accountable to the director for financial losses.

22.       Accrue to/from - To arise from something.

•           Example: Benefits will accrue to you from this investment.

23.       Accuse of - To charge someone with a crime.

•           Example: He was accused of theft by his employer.

24.       Accustom to - To become familiar with.

•           Example: He is now accustomed to waking up early.

25.       Acquaint with - To make familiar with.

•           Example: The teacher acquainted the students with the new syllabus.

26.       Acquiesce in/to - To agree reluctantly.

•           Example: He acquiesced in the decision of the majority.

27.       Acquit of - To declare not guilty.

•           Example: The court acquitted him of all charges.

28.       Act on/upon - To take action.

•           Example: He acted on the doctor’s advice.

29.       Act up to - To behave according to.

•           Example: He always acts up to his principles.

30.       Adapt to - To adjust to something new.

•           Example: She quickly adapted to life in the city.

31.       Add to - To increase.

•           Example: His efforts added to the success of the project.

32.       Addicted to - To be habitually dependent on something.

•           Example: He is addicted to coffee.

33.       Address to - To direct something to someone.

•           Example: He addressed his concerns to the principal.

34.       Adequate to - Sufficient for something.

•           Example: His salary is not adequate to his needs.

35.       Adhere to - To follow strictly.

•           Example: You must adhere to the rules of the organization.

36.       Adjacent to - Next to something.

•           Example: The playground is adjacent to the school.

37.       Adjourn to - To move to another place.

•           Example: The meeting was adjourned to the conference hall.

38.       Admit of - To allow room for.

•           Example: The case admits of no delay.

39.       Admit to - To confess.

•           Example: He admitted to making a mistake.

40.       Advantage over - A superior position compared to someone.

•           Example: His experience gives him an advantage over his competitors.

41.       Advantageous to - Beneficial to.

•           Example: Exercise is advantageous to health.

42.       Adverse to - Unfavorable or harmful.

•           Example: His opinion is adverse to our interest.

43.       Advertise for - To seek something through advertisement.

•           Example: They advertised for a new manager.

44.       Affection for - Love or fondness for.

•           Example: She has great affection for her younger brother.

45.       Afflicted with - Suffering from.

•           Example: He is afflicted with a rare disease.

46.       Afraid of - Scared of something.

•           Example: She is afraid of heights.

47.       Agree to/with/on - To consent or share an opinion.

•           Example: He agreed to my request.

48.       Aim at - To target.

•           Example: He aimed at the bullseye.

49.       Akin to - Similar to.

•           Example: His writing style is akin to Shakespeare’s.

50.       Alarmed at - Worried about.

•           Example: She was alarmed at the sudden noise.

51.       Alien to - Different from.

•           Example: This idea is alien to our beliefs.

52.       Alive to - Aware of.

•           Example: He is alive to the dangers of smoking.

53.       Allied to - Related to something.

•           Example: Physics is allied to mathematics.

54.       Allot to - To assign.

•           Example: The teacher allotted tasks to each student.

55.       Allude to - To refer indirectly.

•           Example: He alluded to his past without details.

56.       Allow for - To consider.

•           Example: You should allow for traffic delays.

57.       Aloof from - Distant from.

•           Example: He remained aloof from the argument.

58.       Alternate with - To happen in turns.

•           Example: Rain alternates with sunshine in this region.

59.       Alternative to - A substitute for.

•           Example: This medicine is an alternative to surgery.

60.       Amazed at - Surprised by.

•           Example: She was amazed at his performance.

61.       Amazed at - Overwhelmed with surprise.

•           Example: She was amazed at the magician’s tricks.

62.       Ambition for - A strong desire to achieve something.

•           Example: He has an ambition for excellence in science.

63.       Ambitious of - Eager to achieve something.

•           Example: She is ambitious of winning the championship.

64.       Amenable to - Willing to accept something.

•           Example: The child was amenable to his teacher’s suggestions.

65.       Amount to - To equal in total.

•           Example: His savings amount to a significant sum.

66.       Amused at/by - Finding something funny or entertaining.

•           Example: They were amused by the comedian’s performance.

67.       Analogous to - Similar in some way.

•           Example: The function of a battery is analogous to that of a heart.

68.       Angry with (a person) - Feeling strong displeasure.

•           Example: She was angry with her friend for lying.

69.       Angry at/about (a situation) - Upset about something.

•           Example: He was angry at the unfair decision.

70.       Annexed to - Joined or added to something.

•           Example: The new building was annexed to the existing hospital.

71.       Annoyed with (a person) - Upset with someone.

•           Example: She was annoyed with her brother for taking her book.

72.       Annoyed at (something) - Irritated about a situation.

•           Example: He was annoyed at the delay in service.

73.       Answerable to (someone) - Accountable to a person or authority.

•           Example: Employees are answerable to their managers.

74.       Answerable for (something) - Responsible for a task.

•           Example: He is answerable for the project’s success.

75.       Anxious about - Worried about something.

•           Example: She was anxious about the test results.

76.       Anxious for - Eagerly wishing for something.

•           Example: He was anxious for his parents’ approval.

77.       Apologize to (someone) - To express regret to a person.

•           Example: He apologized to his teacher for being late.

78.       Apologize for (something) - To express regret for an action.

•           Example: She apologized for breaking the vase.

79.       Appeal to (someone) - To make a request.

•           Example: The charity appealed to the public for donations.

80.       Appeal for (something) - To request something earnestly.

•           Example: The leader made an appeal for peace.

81.       Apply to (someone/place) - To formally request something.

•           Example: She applied to the university for admission.

82.       Apply for (something) - To seek something.

•           Example: He applied for a new job.

83.       Appoint to (a position) - To assign someone to a role.

•           Example: She was appointed to the post of manager.

84.       Apprehensive of - Fearful or anxious about something.

•           Example: He was apprehensive of the upcoming challenge.

85.       Approve of - To consider something acceptable.

•           Example: His parents approve of his career choice.

86.       Argue with (a person) - To dispute with someone.

•           Example: She argued with her brother about the TV show.

87.       Argue about (a topic) - To debate a subject.

•           Example: They argued about politics for hours.

88.       Arrive at (a place) - To reach a small location.

•           Example: They arrived at the airport on time.

89.       Arrive in (a country/city) - To reach a large place.

•           Example: They arrived in London last night.

90.       Ashamed of - Feeling guilty or embarrassed.

•           Example: He was ashamed of his behaviour.

91.       Aspire to - To have a strong desire for something.

•           Example: She aspires to be a great scientist.

92.       Associate with - To be linked to something.

•           Example: He is often associated with charitable causes.

93.       Astonished at - Extremely surprised.

•           Example: She was astonished at the sudden news.

94.       Attached to - Having an emotional connection.

•           Example: She is deeply attached to her childhood home.

95.       Attended by - Accompanied by someone.

•           Example: The event was attended by many celebrities.

96.       Attended with - Accompanied by circumstances.

•           Example: His speech was attended with applause.

97.       Attribute to - To credit something to someone or something.

•           Example: She attributed her success to hard work.

98.       Averse to - Strongly disliking something.

•           Example: He is averse to taking unnecessary risks.

99.       Aware of - Having knowledge of something.

•           Example: She is aware of the dangers of smoking.

100.     Awe of - A feeling of deep respect and fear.

•           Example: The students were in awe of their professor’s wisdom.