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1. 1.

   Fill in the blanks with suitable prepositions.

   1. He showed himself hostile ___________ my proposal.
   2. Hard work is indispensable ____________ success in life.
   3. Never boast ______________ your wealth.
   4. Good must eventually triumph ____________ evil.
   5. She has a great insight ______________ human character.
   6. He was restored _______________ his former position.
   7. The juice of this herb is an antidote ______________ snake bite.
   8. Excessive familiarity leads ____________ contempt.
   9. Such a charge is a great slur ____________ his character.
   10. She is amenable _______________ reason.
2. 2.

   Choose the correct preposition given in the brackets.

   1. It has been raining __________ (for, since) 6 a.m.
   2. The tiger pounced __________ (over, upon) the goat.
   3. The three brothers are quarrelling __________ (among, between) themselves.
   4. He slept soundly ______________ (in, for) three hours.
   5. The girl is sitting _______________ (beside, besides) her mother.
   6. She was born __________ (in, on) a small village.
   7. You should go _________ (by, on) foot to reduce your weight.
   8. Many servants wait ____________ (in, on) him.
   9. ___________ (beside, besides) giving me food, provided me with money.
   10. I have not met him ____________ (for, since) his last birthday.
3. 3.

   Correct the following sentences.

   1. The boys jumped in the pond.
   2. She has no complaint about me.
   3. We should never mock on others.
   4. The bridge on the river is very old.
   5. I do not agree with your point of view.
   6. The naughty boy ran in the street.
   7. The prince is heir on the throne.
   8. I am in this service since five years.
   9. She was born at Mumbai.
   10. He has no claim to his father's property.