Appropriate Preposition

  • Zeal for ( প্রবল উৎসাহ ) He has a zeal for social work.
  • Prior to ( পূর্বে ) Prior to that, he was in a wretched condition.
  • Dull of ( বোধশক্তিহীন ) He is dull of understanding.
  • Preferable to ( অধিক পছন্দযোগ্য ) Death is preferable to dishonor.
  • Persist in ( লেগে থাকা ) He persisted in disturbing me.
  • Talk to ( কথা বলা (ব্যক্তি) ) I am talking to (with) Mr. Roy.
  • At a loss ( হতবু্দ্ধি ; কিংকর্তব্যবিমূঢ় ) He was at a loss and did not know what to do.
  • Book worm ( বইয়ের পোকা; গ্রন্থকীট ) Don't be a book worm.
  • Maiden speech ( প্রথম বক্তৃতা ) His maiden speech fell flat on the audience.
  • Slip of the pen ( লেখায় অসতর্কতাবশতঃ সামান্য ভুল ) This mistake is due to a slip of the pen.
  • by dint of ( ফলে (সাধারণত বল প্রয়োগের ফলে) )
  • Up and downs ( উন্থানপতন ) There are ups and downs in a man's life.