Mastering English grammar requires understanding accurate preposition usage. This SHORTCUT TO PREPOSITION - 5 guide provides essential appropriate prepositions (techniques 41 to 50) with English definitions, Bengali meanings, and clear sentence examples to help you score higher in exams.
What Are Appropriate Prepositions in English Grammar?
Appropriate prepositions are fixed prepositions that follow specific adjectives, verbs, or nouns. Memorizing these structures prevents common grammatical errors and improves your overall sentence syntax.
Essential Prepositional Shortcuts (Techniques 41 to 50)
Review the following structured list of appropriate prepositions complete with English examples and Bengali translations:
- 41. বিশ্বস্ত, অনুগত = Loyal to, Faithful to, True to
- He vowed to remain true to me. (সে আমার প্রতি বিশ্বস্ত থাকার প্রতিজ্ঞা করলো।)
- He is loyal to his parents. (সে তার পিতামাতার প্রতি অনুগত।) - 42. দয়ালু = Good to, Kind to, Nice to
- Please be kind to the poor. (গরীবদের প্রতি সদয় হও।) - 43. উপেক্ষা করা, দেখেও না দেখা = Connive at, Wink at
- Do not wink at (or be blind to) your son's faults. (ছেলের ভুল-ত্রুটি উপেক্ষা করো না।) - 44. বিচ্যুত হওয়া = Depart from, Deviate from, Divert from
- You are departing from the truth. (তুমি সত্য হতে বিচ্যুত হচ্ছো।) - 45. অসহিষ্ণু, অধৈর্য = Impatient of, Intolerant of
- He is impatient of delay. (বিলম্বের ব্যাপারে সে ধৈর্যহীন।) - 46. প্রতিযোগিতা করা = Compete with, Contend with, Fight with, Vie with
- He competed with me for the post. (সে পদটির জন্য আমার সাথে প্রতিযোগিতা করলো।)
- He had to contend for the prize with a strong rival.
- He always fought for the poor with or against the rich. (সে সবসময় গরীবদের হয়ে ধনীদের বিরুদ্ধে যুদ্ধ করতো।)
- They vied with one another in their eagerness to honour me. - 47. আক্রমণ করা = Set on/upon, Descend on/upon, Fall on/upon
- He fell upon me with a stick. (সে একটা লাঠি দিয়ে আমাকে আক্রমণ করলো।) - 48. ব্যবসা করা = Deal in, Trade in
- He deals in rice. (সে চালের ব্যবসা করে।)
- He deals in stationary goods (মনোহারী পণ্য). - 49. তদন্ত করা = Inquire into, Look into
- We shall inquire into the matter. (আমরা বিষয়টি তদন্ত করবো।) - 50. গর্বিত = Boastful of, Proud of, Vain of
- He is proud of his rank. (পদমর্যাদার জন্য সে গর্বিত।)
Comparison of Related Preposition Groups
To deepen your understanding, examine how similar verbs or adjectives take distinct prepositions based on context:
| Category | Preposition Phrase | Bengali Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Loyalty | Loyal to / True to | বিশ্বস্ত / অনুগত |
| Business | Deal in | কোনো কিছুর ব্যবসা করা |
| Investigation | Inquire into | তদন্ত করা |
Key Takeaways
- Always pair adjectives like proud and boastful with the preposition of.
- Use deal in when referring to commercial trade commodities.
- Mastering these SHORTCUT TO PREPOSITION - 4 rules and subsequent sets ensures flawless grammatical accuracy.
- Explore earlier techniques using the full preposition series navigation links below.
Frequently Asked Questions About Prepositions
What preposition follows the adjective "proud"?
The adjective "proud" is always followed by the preposition of (e.g., proud of his success).
Which preposition is used with the verb "deal" when describing trade?
When describing commercial trade, use the phrasal verb deal in (e.g., He deals in electronics).
How do I continue learning advanced prepositions?
You can proceed to SHORTCUT TO PREPOSITION - 6 for advanced techniques.
Quick Practice Exercise
Fill in the blank with the correct appropriate preposition and write your answer in the comments below:
He is very proud _________ his brilliant academic results.
নিচের টেকনিকগুলো বিস্তারিত পড়ুন: