CBSE solutions for English Workbook Class 10 chapter 14 - Prepsitions (Integrated Grammar practice 9) [Latest edition]

You are already very familiar with common prepositions such as ‘at’, ‘on’ and ‘in’. So, this short unit will focus on some of the less common but very useful ones. They are listed in the diagram below.

Look at the following:

Which one of the following explanations matches the above sentences? Write the letter in the box.

at one particular time/particular times in that period ______

for the entire period ______

Match each of the two prepositions above with its dictionary definition below:

Complete the sentence below with appropriate preposition.

My grandfather is always complaining ______ the pain in his back.

Complete the sentence below with the appropriate preposition.

The pilot blamed his colleague ______ losing their way.

Complete the sentence below with appropriate preposition.

An infant depends ______ its mother for food.

Complete the sentence below with the appropriate preposition.

He is worried ______ his bad results.

Complete the sentence below with the appropriate preposition.

They’re very fond ______ tennis.

Complete the sentence below with the appropriate preposition.

You were absent ______ the Science Club yesterday.

Complete the sentence below with the appropriate preposition.

I was angry ______ my brother for breaking my tape recorder.

Refer to a dictionary and find out the prepositions that are normally used with the following words: complain, blame, depend, fond, absent and angry.

Take five different prepositions from the chart in A.1. Then write five sentences containing one each of those prepositions on a piece of paper. But leave out the prepositions in each. Then hand your piece of paper to a partner. She/he must complete your sentences, using the correct prepositions.

Fill appropriate preposition in the blank in the following sentence:

Since Raju is clever ______ painting, he should join an art academy.

Fill appropriate preposition in the blank in the following sentence:

They accused their neighbours ______ dumping garbage in front of their house.

Fill appropriate preposition in the blank in the following sentence:

The students agreed ______ their teacher’s suggestion regarding the choice of place for an excursion.

Fill appropriate preposition in the blank in the following sentence:

He had to leave the firm because his superiors did not agree ______ him on many issues.

Fill appropriate preposition in the blank in the following sentence:

We should abide ______ the constitution of our country.

Fill appropriate preposition in the blank in the following sentence:

All the furniture in my office is made ______ wood.

Fill appropriate preposition in the blank in the following sentence:

Sugar is made ______ sugar beat and sugar cane.

Fill appropriate preposition in the blank in the following sentence:

The two countries entered ______ an agreement to increase bilateral trade.

Fill appropriate preposition in the blank in the following sentence:

Though Rahul does not like his rather imperious uncle, he tries to be polite ______ him.

Fill appropriate preposition in the blank in the following sentence:

The principal congratulated the school basketball team ______ their success in the inter school tournament.

Correct the following sentences.

1. It is essential that we discuss about your proposal before reaching any decision.
2. The class fell silent as the teacher entered into the classroom.
3. I have been living here since four years.
4. The tournament will be held between Monday to Friday.
5. Rani closely resembles to her maternal aunt.
6. As the train was approaching to the station, someone pulled the chain and brought it to a halt.
7. Connectors are also called as discourse markers.

Study sentences (a), (b), (e), (f) and (g). What conclusion can you draw from these examples about the correct use of prepositions?

Fill appropriate preposition in the blank to complete the following sentence.

______ my opinion, he should have accepted the offer.

Fill appropriate preposition in the blank to complete the following sentence.

Who is the woman ______ a dark red saree?

Fill appropriate preposition in the blank to complete the following sentence.

Is there any good show ______ the TV tonight?

Fill appropriate preposition in the blank to complete the following sentence.

The old man would have died if he had not been taken to the hospital ______ time.

Fill appropriate preposition in the blank to complete the following sentence.

The Chairman of the Board wanted the meeting to start exactly ______ time.

Pilloo has always had problems with prepositions. Edit this letter for him. Delete the incorrect prepositions and/or insert the correct one wherever you think it is necessary. (There are eight mistakes altogether.)

This is a conversation between a father and his son. After reading the conversation, report the conversation in your own words.

The father asked (a) ______. The boy replied (b) ______. On hearing this, the father (c) ______. The boy said that as (d) ______. Disappointed on hearing this, the father observed that it showed how careless he was. He added that if (f) ______.

Look at the newspaper headline given and then use the information in them to complete the news item below by filling in each blank.

No Hike in School Fee

Delhi Education Minister has nullified the apprehension that the fee of government schools ______.

Look at the newspaper headline given and then use the information in them to complete the news item below by filling in each blank.

Medical College Admissions to Reduce

Admissions of students in medical and dental colleges ______ by 2000 and 3000 seats respectively for want of renewal of permission from the centre.

Look at the newspaper headline given and then use the information in them to complete the news item below by filling in each blank.

ISSUE OF COMUTERISED HOUSE TAX BILLS.

The government of Delhi has decided that ______ within two months.

Look at the newspaper headline given and then use the information in them to complete the news item below by filling in each blank.

New Postal Stamp released

A commemorative stamp in honour of Babu Gulab Rai, ______ on 22 June by the Prime Minister.

Look at the newspaper headline given and then use the information in them to complete the news item below by filling in the blank.

Telephone Cables Cut

Two underground cables of 1200 pairs and 800 pairs capacity each ______ and stolen in Sarita Vihar exchange area on the night of 19 June.

Rearrange the words and phrases given below to form meaningful sentence.

left me/my parents/with her/they/in the city/when/went to live

Fill appropriate preposition in the blank to complete the following sentence.

morning/wake me up/she used to/in/the

Fill appropriate preposition in the blank to complete the following sentence.

she said/prayers/sing song/in a monotonous/morning/her/voice

Fill appropriate preposition in the blank to complete the following sentence.

listened/I/loved/I/her voice/because

Fill appropriate preposition in the blank to complete the following sentence.

she always/with me/school/she/to/went

Read the instructions for a cookware given below and then fill in the blanks in the paragraph that follows with one suitable word in each blank.

INSTRUCTIONS:

1. Remove the label before cooking and rinse in warm soapy water.
2. Medium to low heat recommended for all cooking procedures.
3. Never use on high heat.
4. Very high temperature could cause sticking, loosening of handles.
5. Easy maintenance. Use liquid soap only, not detergents.

The label (a) ______ to be removed before cooking. Then the cookware (b) ______ be rinsed in warm soapy water. It is advisable to keep (c) ______ medium to low heat for all cooking procedures. The cookware (d) ______ never be used on high heat. Very high temperatures (e) ______ cause sticking. The handles (f) ______ also loosen. However, you (g) ______ not worry about (h) ______ as it is quite easy. The cookware (h) ______ be cleaned with liquid soap and warm water. One (h) ______ not use detergents for cleaning these pans.

Read the following newspaper headline and complete the news item given below.

Hostages Released

Bihar police report that all the hostages ______ by the gangsters today.

Read the following newspaper headline and complete the news item given below.

Women’s Reservation Bill Blocked

The bill to grant 30% reservation to women ______ at the introductory stage itself by vociferous protests from the opposition.

Read the following newspaper headline and complete the news item given below.

20 Killed in Torrential Rains

Mumbai: At least 20 persons ______ and dozens injured in floods caused by torrential rains in Mumbai.

Read the following newspaper headline and complete the news item given below.

Aussies Crush South Africa

The South African team ______ 3-0 by the Australians in the three test series which concluded recently.

Read the following newspaper headline and complete the news item given below.

Cold Resistant Plant Discovered

A cold resistant plant with rich nutrition and medicinal properties ______ by the DRDO scientists.

In the passage given below, one word has been omitted in each line. Write the missing word along with the word that comes before and the word that comes after it in your answer sheet against the correct blank number. Ensure that the word that forms your answer is underlined.

She was one of pretty and charming (a) ______

young girls sometimes are born, as if (b) ______

by a slip of fate, a family of clerks. (c) ______

She no dowry, no expectations, no way (d) ______

of known, understood, loved and wedded (e) ______

by rich and distinguished man; so (f) ______

she let be married to a little clerk (g) ______

of the Ministry Public Instruction. (h) ______