EXERCISE 25
Fill in the blanks with suitable prepositions :
Dear Sir,
Please refer (a)…………………………….the poster appeared (b)………………………the columns (c)………………………your newspaper regarding impending possibility of water-borne diseases (d)……………………. the ensuing summer season. Generally, all the items become infected (e)………………….. bacteria because they remain uncovered due (f)……………………..our carelessness. Most often we become too thirsty (g)………………. need immediate water. Consequently, we take it without keeping (h)………………… view its cleanliness and purity. Thereby diseases like cholera, gastroenteritis, dysentery etc. disturb the general health and hygiene (i)……………………. all. It is due to sheer carelessness (j)………………………..our part. We know that rising heat gives birth (k) ……………. these diseases and precaution is a must on our part to save ourselves. I hope you will publish my views to create awareness in the public (I)……………………… proper maintenance of their health and hygiene.
Yours faithfully
Varun
Answer
(a) to (b) in
(c) of (d) in
(e) with (f) to
(g) to (h) in
(i) of (j) on
(k) to (l) towards
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EXERCISE 26
Complete the following passages (letters/paragraphs/diary entries) by filling in the blanks. Write the answers in the space provided.
It is fun living near the seaside. One can go to (a) ……….. beach (b)………. A picnic .sailing in boats and water surfing (c) …….. two activities (d) ………. young people really enjoy. The sunrise ‘(e) …………. the sunset make beautiful sights. Those (f) …………… have seen the sunrise say that (g) ………….. is a heavenly sight and a marvellous experience. Even the sunset (h) ………….. worth watching.
Answer
(a) the (b) for
(c) are (d) which
(e) and (f) who
(g) this (h) is
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