The Seven Ages Of Man

English 2nd Year Notes

Q1. How does Shakespeare look at the world and arm? Answer the reference to that speech from “AS you like it”?

Ans. In this poem Shakespeare describes various stages of human life. He compares this world to a stage where man and women as actors and actress perform the drama of human life. The birth and death of human beings is similar to the entrance and exit of characters of stage. This point of view reflects his deep affiliation with theatre.

Q2. What roles does every one play on the stage of his world according to Shakespeare?

Ans. This speech is taken from Act II, scene VII of As you like it written by William Shakespeare. He divides the human life into seven stages. According to Jacques the entire world is like a stage. All human beings are life actors. Man performed many parts on the stage of his world.

i. At first he performs the role of his world.

ii. Then, he performs the role of school boy.

iii. He performs the role of lover.

iv. Then he becomes a soldier and faces every danger for the sake of honor and the glory of his country.

v. After this stage he becomes a judge with a bulging belly. He knows many wise saying and modern instances.

vi. In the sixth stage man becomes old and thin and looks like a clown, His legs grow so thin that the socks which he wore in his youth become too wide for him

vii. The last stage, which is the closing chapter of his eventful history, is the second childhood. He is then without teeth, without eyes, without taste and without every thing.

Q3. What are these seven ages into Jacques divides a man’s life according to the poem “The Seven Ages of Man”?

Ans. i. Infancy

ii. Childhood age

iii. Adulthood (youth).

iv. Soldier with rules (Man or Women)

v. Judge (Eager to implement his. her knowledge)

vi. Old age

vii. Very old age

Q4. Why does the school boy go to school at a snail’s pace?

Ans. The school boy goes to school very slowly, because he wished to pIaythe whole day long. He is unwilling to attend the school.

Q5. Why does the lover sigh like a furnace according to the poem “Seven ages of Man”?

Ans. The young boy who has fallen in love with some beautiful girl he has composed some verses in which he has praised the beautiful features of his beloved. He sighs like a furnace.

Q6. What motive is said to make the soldier brave in a battle?

Ans. The young soldier has taken the oath of serving his country and countrymen, even with his blood. He wants to win laurels for his country. –

Q7. What is Justice?

Ans. A justice of peace is an unpaid magistrate who sits in a local court to try less serious cases.

Q8. Jacques take a disrespectful humorous view of man in all the parts he plays through life in the poem “Seven Ages of Man”.

Ans. Jacques takes a disrespectful humorous view of men in all the parts plays on the stage of life The first stage is that of infancy. As a child, one is thoroughly depend on his mother or his nurse. As a boy one behave in queer manners. One does not willingly go to school.(educationsight.blogspot.com) As a young man, one composes verses in praises of his beloved and sighs like a furnace. This stage is also very strange and humorous.

Q9. Describe the last two stages of man’s life as depicted by Jacques in the seven ages of man.

Ans. The last two stages of a man’s life depicted by Jacques in the poem “the Seven Ages of Man’ by William Shakespeare are follows: In the sixth age the wise judge is an old man now. His legs are thin, body has shrunk, and his strong voice changes into a squeaking voice. ii. The seventh and the last stage of a man’s life is the time of exit. He is once again dependent upon others a she was in infancy. Shakespeare has called this age second childhood.

The Man Of Life Upright

English 2nd Year Notes

Q1. What is Campion’s idea of an upright life? Explain briefly.

Briefly describe the character of the upright man as given in the poem “The Man of Life Upright”.

Write a note on Campion’s upright man?

Ans. According to Thomas Campion an upright man possesses a pure and simple heart. He does not do anything dishonest; vanity and arrogance are also detestable to him. He leads a peaceful life. He is contended and does hot long for any ambition for worldly glory. An upright man does not need any defense or under ground cellars for protection from any disturbance. He is bold and courageous and learns wisdom from heaven. His honest good thoughts are his only companions. He believes that the earth is temporary home and he has to go to his eternal home after his death.

Q2. Why does an upright man need any defense nor afraid of anything?

Ans. An upright man is confident and brave. He does not count on power or material resources. In a battle, he depends upon God and seeks help from him. He does not have strong forts, weapons of war or secret cellars for his safety.(educationsight.blogspot.com) This man faces the natural calamities such as stormy winds, heavy rains and tempest calmly and courageously. His faith in God remains firm and unshaken.

Q3. How does an upright man consider this world?

Ans. The man of upright life considers the world a place for brief stay. He considers it no more than an inn, without any glamour or charm. He believes that his good deeds are his assets and earning. When called upon by God, he will have to embark on the journey to the next and eternal world.

An Essay On Man

English 2nd Year Notes

Q1. Ignorance of the future is blessings of God discuss examples from the poem “Lines from An Essay on Man”.

Ans. Alexander Pope in his poem “An Essay on Man” elaborates this point that God has. Kept the future hidden from all living beings. Only present in known to us. But this is not equal. Human beings know more than animals but less than angels.

i. If man had knowledge about the feature, he would not have suffered willingly in this world.

ii. A lamb licks the hands of killer because of ignorance about the feature. In fact uncertainly about future is a great blessing of God. If man aspires to rise, he must be humble and fearful.

Q2. Express briefly Pope’s ideas on “Future and Hope”.

How do the lines from “An Essay on Man” justify Pop’s opinion that ignorance of the future and hope are two great blessings?

Ans. The poem lines from “An Essay on Man” composed by Alexander Pope. According to this poem ignorance of future is a great blessing from God. If man aspires to rise, he must be humble and fearful. He must pray to God and serve humanity. He must adopt optimistic attitude towards life. Man always thinks of future and hope to be blessed by God, It is rightly said that hope is the best amour against faith.

Q3. What advice does the poet give to human beings?

Ans. The poet sincerely advises human being to show humility and never to be proud of any thing they posses. They should humbly hope for the favor and mercy of God and wait for death, a great teacher and guide. It is death that takes a man back to the eternal world of spirit.

Q4. Describe the moral of the poem “Lines from An Essay on Man”.

Ans. Hope is great blessing granted by God. Hope encourages and inspires a man to carry on struggle and quest for eternal peace.(educationsight.blogspot.com) Man is never satisfied with his present position. He always hopes and strives to be in a better position, in future. Human soul too, is restless in this world. It is far from its real and original home, the paradise. It hopes to enjoy in future, freedom eternal peace and happiness. All this depends human conduct in this world as eternal in the next world is the reward of good deeds in this mortal world,

Samson Agonists

English 2nd Year Notes

Q1. Who was Samson Agonists?

Ans. Samson was a great warrior and believer in the ancient times. God had granted him defeated his deadly enemies, the Philistines who were disbelievers.

Q2. What was the name of temple where Samson was brought and why?

Ans. Samson was brought at the Temple of Dagon the central place of worship of the Philistine race, at the city of Gaza. Samson entered the main hall of the temple as a blind prisoner and delighted the spectators by showing them amazing and incredible feats of his regained power. No hero from the rival camp could dare to face Samson as a challenger.

Q3. How did Samson destroy his enemies in the poem “Lines from Samson Agonists”?

Ans. Samson Agonists said to his enemies that he had carried out their order and had shown them some feats of strength but then he would show them another amazing feat of strength. Saying this he pulled down the pillars. The building fell down and the Philistines were killed. In this way, Samson sacrifices his own life to kill the enemies of his tribe.

Q4. How did Samson Agonists became an unforgettable hero? Explain in detail in light of the poem “Samson Agonists”?

Ans. Samson Agonists was patient, and he was led to an arena to perform feats of strength. He showed many feats of immerse strength there. Nobody dared to appear as his challenger in similar feats of strength. During the interval, he requested the guide to take him between the two pillars. These two pillars were supporting the building; Samson felt the pillars in his arms for he had been blinded by the Philistines. Then, he stood there as he was thinking about some serious matter.(educationsight.blogspot.com) At least he raised his head and shouted at the Philistine and said that he had carried out their orders and had shown some feats of strength but then he would show them another amazing feat of strength. Saying this, he pulled down the roof and the Philistines were killed. In this way, Samson sacrificed his own life to kill the enemies of his tribe, thus became an unforgettable hero.

Q5: Why was Samson taken captive by the Philistines?

Ans. The Philistines were enemy of Samson .No philistine had the courage to fight with him. Hence, they made Samson captive and blinded him to watch his strength on some great festivals.

Say Not The Struggle Naught Availeth

Q1. Describe the theme of the poem “Say not the struggle naught Availeth” and its various images.

Ans. It is the poem by Arthur Hugh dough. The poet is of the view that struggle in the life is not useless. Things certainly undergo a change through human efforts other might be pursuing a cause to which we are unaware and if we also help them in their effort, we might enable them to succeed in their mission. The sea waves might appear to be uselessly colliding against the shore, but the sea waves working steadily create new inlets into the land. The sun rises slowly but it lights us the distant.

Q2. In the poem poet says “Say not struggle Naught Availeth”, what example does the poet give in the last two stanzas to prove his view points?

Ans. The poem “Say not Struggle Naught Availeth” written by A.H. dough. In this poem tells that human struggle is not useless he must remember the continues efforts will undoubtedly be crowd with scenes, in the last two stanzas of the poem the poet tells:

i) For a while the exhausted waves, appear colliding against the shore uselessly, do not appear to have gained an lunch of land in spite of their plentiful struggle the same waves working their way silently through crack penetrate into the land inch by inch.

ii) There are only the eastern windows that are let up at day break and sun appears to rise in the east. But slowly and steadily is light spreads far into the distant western lands.

Q3. What do “Tired waves” symbolized in “Say not Struggle Naught Availeth”?

Ans. The poem “Say not Struggle Naught Availeth” written by Arthur Hugh dough. This poem tells us that optimism is the key to success in all kinds of adventures. The poet says that the tired sea waves do not uselessly collide against the sea-shore. The sea water moving steadily enters the land through the crack.

Q4. “Ceaseless endeavor is indispensable for the achievement of success”. Discuss this statement with special reference to the poem “Say not Struggle Naught Availeth”.

Ans. The poem “Say not Struggle Naught Availeth” written by Arthur Hugh dough. The poet says that struggle is not fruitless ant the labor put by man is not wasted. Those who are striving for the betterment f the world should not despair. Their efforts might seem them to the fruitless, but they must remember the continued efforts will undoubtedly be crowned with success.

“Ceaseless endeavor is indispensable for the achievement of success”

Things certainly under go a change through human effort. Others might be pursuing because to which we are unaware; and if we also help them to succeed in their mission.

Q5. What examples are presented in the poem, “Say not Struggle Naught Availeth” by A.H dough to prove that struggle is always reward?

Ans. The poem “Say not Struggle Naught Availeth” written by Arthur Hugh dough presents the following examples to prove that the struggle is always rewarded.

If we help others to find their aims, we might enable them to succeed in their mission.
The waves of sea might appear to be uselessly colliding against the shore all the time but the same waves are successful in creating creek arid inlets into the land.
Human struggle is like the sunlight which dispels the darkness and lights up the East and the West.
The sun light covers the evils and evil force all slides and over powers the devil.

Q6. Describe the moral of the poem “Say not Struggle Naught Availeth”.

Ans. The moral of the poem “Say not struggle Naught Availeth” composed by Arthur Hugh dough is that optimisms is the key to success in all kinds of adventure. It is a mistake to think that struggles in wasted. It always bears fruit.

The Lines From Endymion

Q1. What things of beauty did Keats find most inspiring in the poem “Lines from Endymion”?

Ans. The poem Lines from Endymion written by John Keats. The long poem is divided into four books. The poem tells the story of Endymion, the brain — sick prince, with whom the goodness, Cynthia falls in love. The poet says that a thing of beauty is a constant source of joy. The world is full of beautiful objects of nature such as the sun, the moon, shady trees, the flowing streams, the thick groves and the wild roses give us pleasure, the poet also loves the stores of the great men. When we read these stories, it seems that these are the fountains of everlasting inspirations pouring into our soul from the heaven.

Q2. What ideas Keats expressed in the poem “Endymion” about the impact of beauty on human life?

Ans. John Keats created a character of Endymion and he gave the following ideas about the impact of beauty on human life.

i. A thing of beauty is a permanent source of joy and pleasure.

ii. The loveliness of beauty goes on increasing.

iii. The world is miserable, but the form of beauty gives us happiness.

iv. The sun, the moon, the trees, the following streams and the flowers give us happiness.

v. We catch glimpses of beauty of garden places.

Q3. Explain “A thing of beauty is a joy forever” in the light of poem “Lines from Endymion” by John Keats.

Ans. Endymion was the brain sick shepherd prince with the whom the goddess, Cynthia falls in love. Line from Endymion composed by John Keats. The poem begins with an asserting statement about beauty. He says that a thing of beauty is a constants source of joy. Once a beautiful thing is seen and enjoyed, it remains preserved in the memory. His loveliness increases with the passage of time.

Q4. How can we get source of eternal joy and forms of beauty according to poet?

Ans. Keats mentions a number of those sources of eternal joy and forms of beauty which are spread all around us in the world. For example, the sun and moon, tall and shady trees, fragment flowers and sheltering bowers, clear rills and golden daffodils all are the form of beauty, attracting our attention and pacifying our gloomy hearts. Keats also includes in the list of beautiful objects, the great works of literature or art are forms of external excellence immortal beauty and abounding pleasure.

The Solitary Reaper

English 2nd Year Notes

Q1. Briefly describe the incident that led Wordsworth to the poem “The Solitary Reaper”.

Ans. William Wordsworth was roaming in the Scottish hills. He saw a highland girl in a valley. She was alone and was singing a queer song. The poet could not understand the meaning of the song and preserved into his heart. The beautiful melody of the song supplement by the natural scene of valley.

Q2. Describe the “Solitary Reaper” as seen by the poet what is she singing?

Ans. The poet has presented one of his experiences when he crossed through a hill of girl and her song. In the poem, the poet says that she had a very sweet and thrilling voice and her music was echoing in the whole valley. He asks himself what may be the burden on her song, but fails to guess it. However, he says that the music has a magical effect. Perhaps it gives an account of war held in the pat or it is about some current matters of that time. Whatever may be the substances, the tone of the songs has stolen his heart and mind so much that he has forgotten his worries for the moment. In the end he says that whatever he is lonely he remembers the song of the pure, simple and innocent girl. The song has inspired the poet to write this wonderful poem.

Q3. What does Wordsworth mean when he says in the Solitary Reapers will no one tell me what she sings?

What is the theme of her song?

Ans. The poet says that no one tell him about the subject matter of her song. He was absolutely unable to understand or make out a single word of the song because the girl’s song was in her native language, Gaelic, still spoken in the Hebrides and the Scottish hill side.(educationsight.blogspot.com) Perhaps she was singing her song in the memory of some unfortunate old event of remote past, or of some battles fought long ago or it may be that her theme deals with ordinary every day happenings about some grief or pain.

Q4. How does Wordsworth compose the song of the solitary reaper to the song of the nightingale and the cuckoo?

Ans. Nightingale and Cuckoo birds are famous for their songs full of melody in mountains areas their sweet voices inspire the listeners. To the poet the song of the village girl was more melodious than the song of the above said birds. It was echoing the whole valleys and moved the poet very intensely.

English Prepositions (Part V)

English prepositions with correct answers

No	Prepositions	Answer
1.	Please do not shout _____ me.	at
2.	Remember to shut _____ the stove when you finish cooking.	off
3.	No matter what happens, I shall stand _____ you.	by
4.	We stay _____ until eleven o’clock.	up
5.	Your work is superior _____ your brother’s.	to
6.	The secretary took _____ the speech in shorthand.	down
7.	That boy takes _____ his father.	after
8.	I talked _____ the boy about his conduct.	to
9.	He tends to explain everything _____ detail.	in
10.	I am thankful _____ you for your advice.	to
11.	You need not give your answer immediately; think it _____.	over
12.	It was thoughtful _____ you to warn me of the danger.	of
13.	He is tired _____ your silly questions.	of
14.	He was tired _____ after a long walk.	out
15.	I am tired _____ hot weather.	of
16.	It turned _____ that the rumors was false.	out
17.	The young boy was unconscious _____ the mistake he had committed.	of
18.	He is proud _____ his wealth.	of
19.	He is vain _____ his strength.	of
20.	The National Assembly will vote _____ the bill this afternoon.	on
21.	I will be late tonight. Do not wait _____ for me.	up
22.	He wears _____ a pair of shoes every month.	out
23.	He was a witness _____ the accident.	to
24.	I will help you work _____ that problem.	out
25.	He yearns _____ a home of his own.	for
26.	The committee turned _____ his suggestion.	down
27.	The Assembly talked _____ the bill.	out
28.	He shows great zeal _____ his work.	in
29.	The train arrived _____ Shabdara _____ 11 o’clock.	at, at
30.	Ahmed goes _____ college early _____ the morning.	to, in
31.	I looked _____ the window _____ the busy street.	from, to
32.	It is better to write _____ ink.	in
33.	Count _____ one _____ ten _____ your fingers.	from, to, on
34.	The shop is _____ fire.	on
35.	What are you laughing _____?	at
36.	He will be _____ home _____ four and five.	at, between
37.	Bang-e-Dara was written _____ Iqbal.	by
38.	I was born _____ Gujranwala hut now I live _____ Shahdara, a town _____ Lahore.	in, in, in
39.	He is going _____ a trip _____ the world.	on, around
40.	He fell _____ the ladder.	from
41.	Put _____ your coat and come _____ for a walk.	on, out
42.	You must send _____ the doctor.	for
43.	Have you any money _____ you?	on
44.	I do not get _____ very well _____ Hamid.	on, with
45.	You can rely _____ me to stand _____ you if you are _____ trouble.	on, by, in
46.	I left him leaning _____ the pillar _____ a cigarette ______ his lips.	against, with, between
47.	Who is going to pay _____ all this damage _____ my shop?	for, to
48.	It is rude to point _____ people _____ this manner.	out, in
49.	The soldiers were all covered _____ dust.	with
50.	Are you afraid _____ a dog?	of
51.	Charity does not consist _____ indiscriminate giving of alms.	in
52.	He took exception _____ the presence of an outsider.	to
53.	Alcohol is injurious _____ health.	to
54.	Put your books _____ the table.	on
55.	Switzerland lies _____ Germany, France and Italy.	between
56.	Don’t look ,_____ me like that.	at
57.	I have often found him negligent _____ his duties.	of
58.	How jolly! Your birthday coincides _____ mine.	with

English Prepositions (Part IV)

English prepositions with correct answers

No	Prepositions	Answer
1.	The leader _______ the men took _______ his hat.	of, off
2.	Take _______ your coat and sit _______.	off, down
3.	Time is _______ put _______ your pens.	up, down
4.	Swimming _______ the river is easier than swimming _______ it.	in, of
5.	Please come _______ and sit _______ me.	in, with
6.	We shall call _______ him _______ Friday.	on, on
7.	Will you stand _______ me, when I am _______ trouble.	by, in
8.	It is _______ to you to decide _______ once.	up, at
9.	He has set _______ a new shop _______ the city.	up, to
10.	Tear _______ a piece of paper and write _______ it.	off, in
11.	He arrived _______ Islamabad _______ a cold day.	at, on
12.	He arrived _______ Islamabad _______ a cold day.	in, for
13.	The soldiers stopped _______ a drink and then marched _______.	for, off
14.	She never goes _______ in rain _______an umbrella.	out, with
15.	Some came _______ car and some _______ foot.	by, on
16.	_______ tea, we walked _______ the town.	after, to
17.	He left _______ Sunday and we have not seen him _______ then.	on, since
18.	She comes _______ a good family _______ the town.	of, of
19.	It is _______ my power _______ help you.	beyond, to
20.	You can rely _______ me _______ difficulties.	on, in
21.	She burst _______tears and gave _______ all hope.	into, up
22.	He is hard _______ hearing and is blind _______ one eye.	of, in
23.	He was faced _______ difficulties but did not yield _______them.	with, to
24.	It is better _______ be sure than _______be sorry.	to, to
25.	He is dedicated _______ the cause _______ IsIam.	to, of
26.	This train is leaving _______ lahore _______ four o’clock.	for, at
27.	Hard work is key _______ success but laziness leads _______ failure.	to, to
28.	We must co-operate _______ the government _______ good matters.	with, in
29.	He is obedient _______ his parents and loyal country.	to, to
30.	I am obliged _______ you _______ this kindness.	to, for
31.	I differ _______ you _______ this matter.	with, in
32.	He took _______ his clothes and jumped _______ the river.	off, into
33.	He aimed _______ the bird _______ a rifle.	at, with
34.	I condoled _______ him _______ his mother’s death.	with, on
35.	He died _______ cancer _______ Friday.	of, on
36.	He rejoiced _______ the birth _______ his first Son.	at, of
37.	He was angry _______ me _______ nothing.	with, for
38.	He was addicted _______ smoking and died _______ lung cancer.	to, of
39.	When I am _______ home, I work _______ the garden.	at, in
40.	We are responsible _______ God _______ our deeds.	to, for
41.	Trust _______ God and do not be afraid _______ anyone.	in, of
42.	I do not agree _______ you _______ this matter.	with, in
43.	He fired _______ the dove _______ a gun.	at, with
44.	The students called _______ the strike _______ Monday.	to, on
45.	He goes _______ college _______ foot.	to, for
46.	He apologized _______ the teacher _______ his misbehavior.	to, for
47.	India lies _______ the east _______ Pakistan.	to, of
48.	The thief broke _______ the house _______ night.	into, at
49.	He has been wandering _______ several days _______ quest of employment.	for, in
50.	I am not ashamed _______ what I stand _______.	of, for
51.	You are asking _______ trouble _______ nothing.	for, of
52.	He was held _______ high esteem _______ everybody.	in, by
53.	Your remarks _______ the meeting were uncaIIed _______.	at, for
54.	Does your brother deal _______ carpet _______ Lahore.	in, in
55.	A good citizen will not dream _______ doing such things _______public.	of, in
56.	The meeting broke _______ without arriving _______ any decision.	off, at
57.	Please write _______ ink and not _______ a pencil.	in, with
58.	Turn _______ the radio: I want to listen _______ the news.	on, to
59.	He is responsible _______ the people _______ his misdeeds.	to, for
60.	was robbed _______ his belongings and was left _______ nothing.	of, with
61.	He stared _______ me _______ anger.	At, in
62.	He urged _______ his party to vote _______ him.	upon, for
63.	I aspire _______ what most people are averse _______.	for, to
64.	Prince Charles is an heir _______ the throne _______ Britain.	to, of
65.	He is equal _______ the task entrusted _______ him.	to, to
66.	You can’t be indifferent _______ the sufferings _______ the down-trodden.	to, of
67.	He was shy _______ fighting _______ the down forbidden.	of, with
68.	I enquired _______ the servant ii his master was _______ home.	of, at
69.	The crow flew _______ search of water _______ place to place.	in, from
70.	Please come _______ me _______ dinner tonight.	to, at
71.	He quarreled _______ me _______ a trivial matter.	with, over
72.	You should not blame him _______ the loss _______ your business.	of, in
73.	We shall call _______ him _______ some convenient time.	on, at
74.	Take care _______ your property _______ it is stolen.	of, before
75.	I was not confined _______ bed _______ illness.	to, by
76.	He was quite certain _______ his success _______ the election.	of, in
77.	The beggars live _______ charity instead of earning _______ hand.	on, with
78.	He was killed _______ the robbers _______ a hatchet.	by, with
79.	When you came, I was going _____ college.	to
80.	The delegate abstained _____ voting.	from
81.	The lawyer accused the witness _____ lying.	of
82.	A politician becomes adept _____ agreeing with everybody.	in
83.	He has great affection _____ his students.	for
84.	He is afraid _____ snakes.	of
85.	Since I am busy, would you attend _____ that matter for me.	to
86.	Punctuality is an attribute _____ a good student.	of
87.	He attributed his success _____ hard work.	to
88.	You should not back _____ of your promise.	out
89.	You should hear_____ the child while he is sick.	with
90.	His conduct was not becoming _____ a gentleman.	to
91.	What has become _____ your friend?	of
92.	The President bestowed a medal _____ the winner.	on
93.	You should beware _____ pickpockets.	of
94.	This ship is bound _____ England.	for
95.	The horse was wild, hut the cow boy broke him _____.	in
96.	Some burglars broke _____ my house last week.	into
97.	When is your publisher bringing your new book _____?	out
98.	He burst _____ laughter when he saw me.	into
99.	He called the party _____ because his mother got ill.	off
100.	He was charged _____ stealing the money.	with
101.	He came _____ this house through his father.	by
102.	The washer man has come _____ the clothes.	for
103.	The experiment did not come _____.	of
104.	The teacher compared the poet _____ a bird.	to
105.	The teacher compared the two poets _____ each other.	with
106.	He will confess his mistake _____ you.	to
107.	A citizen is expected to conform _____ the laws of his country.	to
108.	He wants to convince you _____ his innocence.	of
109.	You must cut _____ your expenses.	down
110.	Day _____ day we are getting older.	by
111.	The judge deduced _____ the evidence that the accused was innocent.	from
112.	He depends _____ his parents for financial help.	on
113.	He devotes all his time _____ studies.	to
114.	The old man was disgusted _____ life.	with
115.	Let us do this room _____ before the guests arrive.	up
116.	The Director drew _____ a new plan.	up
117.	This card entitles you _____ a seat in the gallery.	to
118.	She is equal _____ her brother in intelligence.	to
119.	She is the equal _____ her brother in intelligence.	of
120.	The teacher excused him _____ taking examination.	from
121.	The operation proved fatal _____ the patient.	to
122.	I certainly feel _____ that poor old man.	for
123.	The old man became more and more forgetful _____ his responsibilities.	of
124.	Have I got that idea across _____ you?	to
125.	The news was a had shock, hut he will get _____ it soon.	over
126.	The rich man gave all his money _____.	up
127.	The gun went _____ accidently.	off
128.	The rain may hold _____ for a while.	off
129.	I am inclined _____ agreeing with you.	to
130.	Your kindness encouraged him _____ his efforts.	in
131.	The officer is very pleased with your work; keep it _____.	up
132.	That glass is liable _____ cracking easily.	to
133.	We live _____ what we eat.	on
134.	A selfish man cares _____ nobody except himself.	for
135.	He made _____ his property to his wife.	over
136.	Food is necessary _____a life.	for, in
137.	He is very particular _____ his clothes.	about
138.	Why do you persist _____ going there?	in
139.	The newspapers played _____ the scandal.	up
140.	We must he polite _____ all.	to
141.	Lions prey _____ small animals.	on
142.	A good craftsman takes pride _____ his work.	in
143.	His rudeness provoked his lather _____ anger.	to
144.	Do not put _____ studying until the last moment.	off
145.	He apologized _____ me for his error.	to
146.	America rebelled _____ England in 1775.	again
147.	The old lady rewarded the stranger _____ a gold coin.	with
148.	The clock has run_____.	by
149.	I cannot make another cake; I have run _____ of sugar.	out
150.	You had better send _____ a doctor when you are ill.	for

English Prepositions (Part III)

English prepositions with correct answers

No	Prepositions	Answer
1.	He acceded _______ my request gladly.	to
2.	His house is adjacent _______mine.	to
3.	Everybody was amazed _______ your progress.	at
4.	The mother is angry _______her daughter.	with
5.	I am badly anxious _______my result.	about
6.	He has an aptitude _______ poetry.	for
7.	The thieves broke _______the bungalow.	into
8.	He was brought_______ in the lap of luxury.	up
9.	He backed _______of his promise.	out
10.	You are asking _______ trouble for nothing.	for
11.	I shall abide _______ my promise.	by
12.	I adhere _______ my own principles.	to
13.	The hunter aimed his gun _______the lion.	at
14.	He alluded _______his experience.	to
15.	Your approach _______ this problem is wrong.	to
16.	He could not arrive _______ any decision.	at
17.	He called _______ the Principal in his office.	on
18.	He begged _______ me to leave him alone.	of
19.	Beware _______pick pocket.	of
20.	Plague has broken _______ in the city.	out
21.	He is hard _______hearing.	of
22.	First deserve _______desire.	then
23.	_______ fair in your dealings.	be
24.	We should feel _______ the poor.	for
25.	_______ to others as you wish to be done by.	do
26.	You must cut _______ your expenses.	down
27.	Look _______ this word in the dictionary.	up
28.	He made _______ his property to his wife.	over
29.	She is equal _______ her brother in intelligence.	to
30.	I shall meet you _______ the airport.	at
31.	He lives _______ Lahore.	in
32.	They built a bridge _______ the river.	over
33.	The period is _______.	over
34.	When you come. I was going _______ college.	to
35.	Do not abstain _______ voting.	from
36.	He is afraid _______ snakes.	of
37.	You should not back _______ of your promise.	out
38.	Her brother deals _______ rice.	in
39.	The police enquired _______ the thief.	of
40.	We must abide _______ the laws of our country.	by
41.	He absented himself _______ college yesterday.	from
42.	The river abounds _______ fish.	in
43.	He acted _______ my advice.	on
44.	His behavior did not admit _______ any excuse.	of
45.	He agreed _______ what I said.	to
46.	This house cannot answer _______ his needs.	to
47.	It is useless to argue _______ a fool.	with
48.	He backed _______of his promise.	out
49.	We believe _______ the ideology of Pakistan.	in
50.	He called _______ my house.	at
51.	He is hard _______ hearing.	of
52.	She comes _______ a good family.	of
53.	I am obliged_______ you.	to
54.	Do to others as you wish to be done _______.	by
55.	He is ignorant _______ his weaknesses.	of
56.	He was deprived _______ his wealth.	of
57.	Put your heart and soul _______ your work.	to
58.	Never work by fits and _______.	starts
59.	He is absent _______ college today.	from
60.	The dog ran _______ the house.	into
61.	She wore a garland _______ roses.	of
62.	He was bruised _______ head and foot.	from
63.	We shall call _______ his house in the evening.	at
64.	We shall call _______ his house in the evening.	of
65.	He is content _______ his life.	with
66.	I am obliged _______ him.	to
67.	He feels grateful to his friends _______ the help.	for
68.	He is intent _______ passing the examination.	on
69.	She died _______ sorrow at her bereavement.	of
70.	I must apologies _______ you _______ not keeping my word.	to, for
71.	The party started _______ search _______ the lost child.	in, of
72.	I am obliged _______ him _______ his kind help.	to, for
73.	The entire Muslim world rejoiced _______ the success _______ Pakistan Army.	at, for
74.	Trust _______ God and he will protect you _______ all harm.	in, form
75.	We often pay _______ our vices _______ the loss of our reputation.	for, with
76.	He was aware _______ his weakness _______ sweets.	of, for
77.	We are _______ war _______ them.	at, with
78.	The teacher stood _______ the back _______ the students.	at, of
79.	The postman came _______ a letter and knocked _______ the door.	with, at
80.	We started _______ six _______ the morning.	at, in
81.	The portrait was painted _______ a famous artist who lived _______ the 16th century.	by, on
82.	He fill _______ the river _______ midnight.	into, at
83.	While I was _______ America, he was posted _______ Jhelum.	in, at
84.	I personally enquired _______ the allegations _______ the accused.	about, on
85.	I shall call you _______ though it may be contrary _______ you expectation.	on, to
86.	Beware _______ the dog while entering _______ my house.	of, into
87.	I am senior _______ you, but you are wiser _______ me.	to, than
88.	He carried _______ the orders of his officer.	out
89.	He died _______ heart trouble _______ his house.	of, at
90.	I live _______ a house close _______ the post office.	in, to
91.	We drove _______ the town _______ sun set.	to, at
92.	I do not approve _______ your conduct _______ this matter.	of, in
93.	I m tired _______ stilling _______ a wooden stool.	of, an
94.	I am sued _______ sleeping _______ noon.	to, at
95.	He quarrels _______ me _______ every trifle.	with, over
96.	It is good _______ you _______ help me.	of, to
97.	She is not keen _______ going _______ America.	on, to
98.	He is jealous _______ my efficiency _______ work.	of, in
99.	You can rely _______ me to stand _______ you always.	on, by
100.	Please seed _______ a carpenter _______ repair the table.	for, to
101.	He carried _______ the orders _______his officer.	out, of
102.	Cholera has broken _______ the city.	out, in
103.	She burst _______ tears _______ hearing this news.	into, on
104.	I am grieved _______ his failure _______ the examination.	at, in
105.	He is confined _______ bed because _______ illness.	to, of
106.	He has been dealing _______ cloth _______ the last six months.	in, for
107.	Everyone longs _______ the return _______ good old days.	for, of
108.	I cannot make _______ the meaning _______sour speech.	out, of
109.	The train is _______ to leave _______ Karachi.	about, for
110.	He has been loyal _______ his friend _______ every situation.	to, in
111.	He sat _______ a stool in front _______ the cage.	on, of
112.	I am sick _______ his carelessness _______ studies.	of, in
113.	I have no love _______ friends _______ this type.	for, of
114.	He is eligible _______ this post due _______ his ability.	for, to
115.	I am glad _______ the return _______ my son.	at, of
116.	His actions arc free _______ any motive _______ personal gain.	from, of
117.	He is apt _______ rely _______foolish friends.	to, on
118.	He has set _______ a good shop _______ the city.	up, in
119.	She put the kettle _______ tire _______ boil the milk.	on, to
120.	He was run _______ a speedy bus.	over, by
121.	The book is lying _______ a table _______ the corner.	on, in
122.	The British ruled _______ India _______ a long time.	over, for
123.	I live a _______ house close _______ the college.	in, to
124.	He did not wait _______ me _______ the station.	for, at
125.	I warned him _______ the danger _______ the outset.	of, at
126.	Will you stand _______ me when I am _______ trouble?	by, in
127.	He hit me _______ the head _______ a stick.	at, with
128.	I shall pray _______ your success _______ the examination.	for, in
129.	He will not part _______ his cycle _______ any cost.	with, at
130.	They Spent most _______ their time _______ water.	out, of
131.	_______ first, driving on the left is confusing soon get used _______ it.	at, to
132.	He threw stones _______ the wolves, trying to drive them _______.	at, away
133.	I paid him _______ the work he did _______ me.	for, for
134.	It was good _______ you to wait _______ me.	of, for
135.	There as a small garden _______ front _______ our house.	in, of
136.	He wants convince you _______ his innocence.	to, of
137.	He will be _______ home _______ four and five.	at, between
138.	He is going _______ a trip _______ the world.	on, of
139.	I left him learning _______ the pillar _______ a cigarette.	against, with
140.	I shall abide _______ my promise.	by
141.	I adhere _______ my own principles.	to
142.	I adhere _______ my own principles.	at
143.	He alluded _______ his experience.	to
144.	Your approach _______ this problem is wrong.	to
145.	He could not arrive _______ any decision.	at
146.	He called _______ the principal in his office.	on
147.	He begged _______ me to leave him alone.	of
148.	He begged _______ me to leave him alone.	of
149.	Cholera has broken _______ in the city.	out
150.	They climbed _______ the hill and ran _______ the other side.	on, down

English Prepositions (Part II)

English prepositions with correct answers

No	Prepositions	Answer
1.	We have exercises ___________ the end of each lesson.	at
2.	The power of a tribe depends _________the number of its menfolk.	on
3.	Their dress was embroidered _________ silk thread.	in
4.	A scout is loyal _____his country.	to
5.	He walked ___river bank to enjoy time evening.	along
6.	We trust ________God.	in
7.	The beggar was blind _______one eye.	of
8.	The child was suffering fever.	from
9.	What is the time _______your watch.	by
10.	He gave me a cheque _______ five hundred rupees.	for
11.	The lady was dressed ________black.	in
12.	I get up early _______the morning	in
13.	The Headmaster is kind_______ students.	to
14.	The championship will begin_______the 20th of this month.	on
15.	He goes_______ school _______ foot.	to, on
16.	They will go to Arabia ______ship.	by
17.	We are thankful _______him _______his kindness.	to, for
18.	The child jumped _______the pool of water.	into
19.	He was swimming _______the river.	in
20.	I met him ____ the way.	on
21.	He is just like a brother _______me.	to
22.	Let us walk_______ the end_____ the road.	to, of
23.	He is good_______ Mathematics.	at
24.	He is at home_____ Mathematics.	in
25.	I do not agree _______ your proposal.	to
26.	She is interested__________ literature.	in
27.	He is fond _______ music.	of
28.	She is afraid ________darkness.	of
29.	I am really sorry_______ my fault.	for
30.	He promised to come back _______ two weeks.after,	within
31.	I am glad _______your success.	at
32.	Why are you laughing _______ me.	at
33.	Eggs are sold _______dozen.	by
34.	She bought two shirts______ two hundred rupees.	for
35.	She bought two shirts______ two hundred rupees.	since
36.	He was absent _______ Monday.	on
37.	I am fully aware _______the facts.	of
38.	She belongs _______ a rich family.	to
39.	The fox disappeared _______the forest.	into
40.	He lives _______ his uncle and aunt.	with
41.	The tired travelers rested_______ the trees.	under
42.	The old man was charged_______ stealing.	with
43.	The old man was charged_______ stealing.	of
44.	We were _______war _______the enemy.	at, with
45.	He was proud________ his wealth.	of
46.	The knife is made _______ iron.	of
47.	He is not qualified _______ this post.	for
48.	I have great regard _______my teachers.	for
49.	The sun rises ________ the east.	in
50.	Monkeys live _______ trees.	in
51.	The fan is _______my head.	over
52.	He was true _______his words.	to
53.	He was true _______his words	to
54.	The hunter aimed _______the bird.	at
55.	Always take care _______your health.	of
56.	The teacher was angry_______ me.	with
57.	He was sure_______ his success.	of
58.	I feel difficulty_______ speaking English.	in
59.	He was brought up _______Tokyo, _______Japan.	at, in
60.	The city is twenty miles away _______here.	from
61.	l am_______ duty.	on
62.	The house was _______fire.	on
63.	The servant is faithful ___ his master.	to
64.	You must be sincere_______ your friends.	to
65.	I congratulate you your success ________the examination.	on, in
66.	Open your book_______ page No.47.	at
67.	India lies________ the east of Pakistan.	to
68.	The thread could not pass_______ the needle.	though
69.	The thread could not pass_______ the needle.	to
70.	Put ___your coat and come _______me.	on, with
71.	“King Lear” was written____ Shakespeare.	by
72.	He lives far________ my house.	from
73.	Early rising is good _______health.	for
74.	I broke the sad news______ her.	to
75.	I broke the sad news______ her.	with
76.	I broke the sad news______ her.	to
77.	He will be absent _______three days.	for
78.	He succeeded _______ getting what he wanted.	in
79.	Please wait _______me till I come back.	for
80.	Where are you coming _______ ?	from
81.	She is serious_______ her studies.	about
82.	She is serious_______ her studies.	on
83.	She is desirous ________ success.	of
84.	She is desirous ________ success.	on
85.	My friend is good________ mathematics.	at
86.	His uncle has given _______ smoking.	up
87.	What’s______ Tv.	on
88.	Everybody is complaining________ load shedding.	about
89.	He does not concentrate _______ studies.	on
90.	He prefers milk ________ tea.	to
91.	He apologized_______ what he did.	for
92.	Children are fond _______ sweets.	by
93.	Fill the glass ________ water.	with
94.	He is married_______ a doctor.	to
95.	I am tired________ phone calls.	of
96.	What’s the reason _______ your coming late?	for
97.	Go_______ working hard.	on
98.	I congratulate you _______ your success.	on
99.	What are the advantages ________ eating fruits?	of
100.	Take interest _______ studies.	in
101.	We walk _______ the grass _______ the morning.	on, in
102.	He is not________ home but he is _______ work.	at, at
103.	He sits___ the table _______ the afternoon.	at, in
104.	Who is __________ the door? One should not go to anyone’s home____1 2.45 a.m.	at, at
105.	He is coming _______ August 3. It is very hot August here.	on, in
106.	I was lying ______ bed due to illness. My mother kept sifting _____bed all the time.	in, on
107.	He plays cricket _______ the ground _______his holidays.	in, in
108.	What do you do_________ Eid?	on
109.	are mangoes _______ this tree _______ summer.	on, in
110.	I am having my birthday _______ a hotel ______next month.	at, x
111.	lt’s time_________ lunch.	for
112.	We believe____God.	in
113.	We believe____God.	on
114.	Apply this cream __________your face.	to
115.	Don’t argue_______ me.	with
116.	He laughs_______ people.	at
117.	I have not heard _______ him for a longtime.	from
118.	They are worried _______ him.	about
119.	This food is free _______ germs.	from
120.	I am good ______prepositions.	at
121.	Why are you angry____me?	with
122.	Why are you angry____me?	to
123.	What are you waiting_____ ?	for
124.	Why do you not take part_______ sports?	in
125.	I agree ____ your suggestions but I do not agree you completely.	to, with
126.	Don’t shout_________ her.	at
127.	What’s the answer ________this question?	to
128.	What’s the answer ________this question?	for
129.	there arise or fall _______ crimes?	in
130.	He is leaving _____ Dubai ____tomorrow.	for, x
131.	He was absorbed _______ his work.	in
132.	He is senior _______ me. I am junior _______ him.	to, to
133.	Your faith and trust _______ God will save you _______ all troubles.	in, from
134.	He died _______ cancer because he had a habit, _______ heavy smoking.	of, of
135.	Smoking is harmful _______ health.	to
136.	Smoking is harmful _______ health.	of, to
137.	I am surprised _______ your result. You should concentrate! focus _______ your studies.	on, on
138.	We will fight _______ the enemy if it attacks _______ us.	with, on
139.	We will fight _______ the enemy if it attacks _______ us.	from, for
140.	You can always borrow money _______ me. I can provide you _______ all the money you need.	from, with
141.	depends_______ rains for growing crops when there is a shortage _______ water.	on, of
142.	What are you thinking _______? Migrating _______ some other place!	of, to
143.	We should be loyal/patriotic _______ our country.	to
144.	Maj. Raja Abdul Aziz Bhatti was filled ________the spirit of Jehad.	with
145.	What are you searching ________? l am in search ____a good pen.	for, of
146.	What do you learn _______ it? He was blessed _______ a good mind.	from, with
147.	He thanked me _______ my help. I congratulated him _______ his success.	for, on
148.	She came _______ her sister. I went _______ his car.	with, in
149.	English is easy _______ her. She is interested _______ English.	for, in
150.	You are like a brother _______ me. I have so much love _______ you.	to, for

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