Master essential English prepositions with SHORTCUT TO PREPOSITION - 6 on English Grammar Blog. This comprehensive guide provides clear English and Bengali translations for tricky fixed preposition combinations (Techniques 51 to 64) to help students and ESL learners master English grammar effortlessly.
What Are Fixed Prepositions in English Grammar?
Fixed prepositions are specific combinations where a particular adjective, noun, or verb must be followed by a designated preposition to convey the correct meaning. Memorizing these rules is vital for competitive exams, academic writing, and everyday fluency. If you want to review earlier concepts, check out SHORTCUT TO PREPOSITION - 5 for previous rules.
Essential Preposition Rules and Examples (Techniques 51 to 64)
Below is a structured table of important fixed prepositions complete with English examples and Bengali meanings to supercharge your vocabulary.
| Rule / Technique | Example Sentence (English) | Bengali Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| 51. Pleased/Contented/Satisfied/Happy with | I am pleased with him. / He is contented with a little. | সন্তুষ্ট |
| 52. Covetous of, Greedy of | He is covetous of wealth. | লোভী, লোলুপ |
| 53. Patient of, Tolerant of | We must be tolerant of criticism. | সহিষ্ণু, ধৈর্যশীল |
| 54. Inform/Apprise of | We should inform the police of the matter. | अवगत করা, জানানো |
| 55. Common to, Natural to | Such kindness is natural to him. | স্বাভাবিক |
| 56. Amazed/Astonished/Startled/Surprised at | I am amazed at your conduct. | বিস্মিত |
| 57. Inured/Accustomed/Used to | He is used to such hardship. | অভ্যস্ত |
| 58. Given to, Addicted to | He is addicted to smoking. / He is given to lying. | আসক্ত, অভ্যস্ত |
| 59. Allude to, Refer to | He alluded to the story in the speech. | উল্লেখ করা, ইঙ্গিত করা |
| 60. Pay heed to, Listen to | Pay heed to what I say. | মনোযোগ দিয়ে শোনা |
| 61. Bent on, Intent on, Resolved upon | He is bent on going to Australia. | সংকল্পবদ্ধ, বদ্ধপরিকর |
| 62. Regardless of, Neglectful of | You are neglectful of duty. | অমনোযোগী |
| 63. Lie in, Consist in | Happiness consists in contentment. | কোন কিছুর মধ্যে নিহিত থাকা |
| 64. Attend on, Wait on | I attended upon the patient. | সেবা করা |
Key Takeaways
- Fixed prepositions follow specific adjectives, verbs, and nouns regardless of literal translations.
- Mastering combinations like "addicted to" and "consists in" improves accuracy in English syntax.
- Regular revision of structural formulas accelerates language proficiency for competitive examinations.
Quick Practice Exercises
Test your understanding of these rules by answering the questions below in the comments section:
- Fill in the blank: He is addicted _____ smoking.
- Translate into English: পুলিশকে বিষয়টি সম্পর্কে আমাদের জানানো উচিত।
Frequently Asked Questions About Shortcut to Preposition - 6
How do I know which preposition follows an adjective?
Adjectives often take specific prepositions by convention (e.g., "contented with" or "covetous of"). Memorizing them as fixed pairs is the most effective learning method.
What is the difference between "inform sb of" and "apprise sb of"?
Both mean to notify or make someone aware of something and take the preposition "of", though "apprise" is more formal.
Where can I find previous preposition shortcut lessons?
You can explore the complete series starting from Shortcut to Preposition - 1 on our main archive.
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