Prepositions for class 9, 10 and SSC Exam 2026 and 2027

1) Complete the text with suitable prepositions.

Ours is a riverine country. Rivers are everywhere (a) -------- our life literature, economy and culture. But are the rivers (b) -------- good shape? Unfortunately, they are not. Though rivers are part and parcel (c) -------- our life, we ourselves are cruel (d) -------- them. A few rivers are already dead, and several are going (e) -------- the pangs of death

2) Complete the text with suitable prepositions. 

Education is essential (a) -------- socio-economic development. A man devoid (b) -------- cannot contribute (c) -------- the society. On the other hand, an educated man plays a pivotal role (d) -------- enhancing the pace of socio-economic development. A country should put much emphasis (e) -------- educating its citizens.

3) Complete the text with suitable prepositions. 

It is known (a) -------- all that one day all will pass away (b) -------- this earth. So, we have no escape (c) -------- death. Death is common (d) -------- all. So, we should not mourn (e) -------- the dead.

4) Complete the text with suitable prepositions.

This is an age (a) -------- globalization. This is also an age of information and technology. People all over the world are virtually connected (b) -------- one another (c) --------the borders. Hence, the necessity of social networks has emerged. But the young generations are getting addicted (d) -------- social networks like Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, etc. As a result, they are now lagging behind. So, they should be kept aloof (e) -------- using the Internet excessively and unnecessarily.

5) Complete the text with suitable prepositions.

Life of common people is beset (a) -------- a number of troubles. Price spiral has added new sufferings (b) -------- our life. Indeed, price of daily commodities has gone (c) -------- the ability of the common people. Lack (d) -------- supervision is responsible (e) -------- it.

6) Complete the text with suitable prepositions. 

If you want to derive the best (a) -------- your education, you must be fully aware (b) -------- some basic things. You should never be indifferent (c) -------- your study. You should also not run (d) -------- substandard traditional guidebooks. As a matter of fact, confining yourself (e) --------poor quality notebooks discourages you from learning something deeply.

7) Complete the text with suitable prepositions.

A good boy is accustomed (a) -------- hard work. He is not addicted (b) --------any bad thing. He is not averse (c) -------- any hard work. He clings (d) -------- his determination. Since he is used to hard work, he is not doubtful (e) -------- his success.

8) Complete the text with suitable prepositions.

Drug addiction has become a serious problem (a) -------- modern society. Many young men and women are falling victims (b) -------- this. There are many reasons (c) -------- drug addiction. But we cannot allow this (d) -------- our country. The first thing to do is to highlight its dangerous effects (e) -------- people. The government and mass media can play an effective role in this respect.

9) Complete the text with suitable prepositions.

Books are really our best friends. They share (a) ------- us information and knowledge whenever we need. They enable us to have a glimpse (b) -------- cultures, traditions, arts, history, geography health, psychology and many other subjects and aspects of life. Good books always guide us (c) ---------- the right path (d) ------ life. Reading good books helps us understand the world (e) -------- us better

10) Complete the text with suitable prepositions.

Corruption is a curse (a) -------- a nation. It is a great hindrance (b) ------ development. For corrupt people, a nation will surely sink (c) ------ oblivion. Corrupt people are hated by all. The common people have no respect (d) ------- them. They are devoid (e) ---------- honesty. 

11) Complete the text with suitable prepositions.

A teacher is an architect (a) --------- a nation. He plays an important role (b) -------- building up an educated nation. He dispels the darkness (c) --------- ignorance (d) ----- the lot of a nation. A good  teacher never hankers (e) --------------- money. 

12) Complete the text with suitable prepositions. 

Email has brought (a) -----------a revolution in modern communication. Messages can be transmitted (b) ------------ one country to another (c) --------- seconds. It is far cheaper than telephone calls. Trade and commerce has become greatly dependent (d) ------------- this speedy mode (e) ----------- communication.

13) Complete the text with suitable prepositions. 

The moon is a very familiar figure (a) ----- all of us. She awakens a feeling (b) ------- tenderness (c) --------- our hearts. Even infants in arms stretch (d) -------- love and their hands to grasp the beautiful thing. Nor is her appeal confined only (e) ---------- sets children. Ever since the string of the poetic faculty in man, she has furnished a theme for poets and artists.

14) Complete the text with suitable prepositions. 

Traffic problem is a major problem (a) -------- our day-to-day life. Mainly the city dwellers suffer (b) ------- it. The drivers do not abide (c) ------ the traffic rules. Most often traffic problems occur (d) ------ the congested areas where the roads are very narrow in proportion (e) -------------- our population.

15) Complete the text with suitable prepositions.

Mr. Reza is a poor but honest man. fits honesty is known (a) -------- everyone in his locality. He often suffers (b) ------- hunger. He is deprived (c) -------- comfort and many other things. Nevertheless, he does not long (d) ---------- wealth. He never hankers (e) --------- name and fame. He leads his life by honest means.

16) Complete the text with suitable prepositions.

Patriotism is the quality inherent (a) --------- a man. Love (b) ------- motherland is necessary for the betterment of a nation. The people who are patriotic are noted (c) ------- their patriotism. Their contribution does not sink (d) ------ oblivion. They are worthy (e) ------- praise.

17) Complete the text with suitable prepositions.

What are the qualities of a good student? A good student is always attentive (a) ---------- his studies. He is never indifferent (b) --------- his studies. He does not learn things (c) -------- rote. He is always curious and innovative. His thirst (d) ------ knowledge knows no hounds. He does not confine himself (e) ------- the traditional studies.

18) Complete the text with suitable prepositions.

Trees are very useful (a) ------- man. They are highly essential (b) -------- our existence. They protect the rich top soil (c) ------- getting washed away by rain water and floods. They add beauty (d) ------- our lives. They provide us (e) -------- food, wood, shade, shelter and so on. 

19) Complete the text with suitable prepositions.

The environment plays an important role (a) --------- our life. In short, what we have (b) -------- us Including people, houses, air, water, etc. is called environment. These are the main elements (c) -------- our environment. For ensuring sound life the balance (d) ------- the natural elements is very significant. Sometimes for lack of knowledge, we don't realize the importance (e) --------- it. As a result. we are polluting our environment unknowingly.

20) Complete the text with suitable prepositions.

We got our freedom (a) ------------ the sacrifice of hundreds and thousands of lives. The patriots (b) ----------- our land fought (c) -------- the oppression of the West Pakistani rulers. Finally, the oppressors were bound to surrender (d) ---------- our freedom fighters. But a great number (e) ---------- the sons of the land died in the war