Fill in the gaps with appropriate prepositions: The Olympic Games were named (a) ___ the town of Olympia in Greece. It was (b) ___ Olympia where the games were first held long before the Christian era began. In those days Greece was divided. (c) _____ many cities and men of different cities used \to fight one another most (d) ____ the time. A man named Iphitos became concerned (e) ___ such wasteful strifes.

1.Fill in the blanks with appropriate prepositions: Poverty was hindrance (a)____ his success. It hindered him (b)____ going abroad. But he did not lose heart. He was hopeful (c)____ his success. He hit (d) ____ a plan. The plan worked well. For this, he was thankful (e) ____ Allah.

2.Fill in the blanks with suitable prepositions: Poverty was hindrance (a) ____ his success. It hindered him (b) ____ going abroad. But he did not lose his heart. He was hopeful (c) ____ his success. He hit (d) ____ a plan. The plan worked well. He succeeded in his attempt. For this, he was thankful (e) ____ Allah.

3.Complete the following text with suitable prepositions : There are a lof of children (a) ― our country who are deprived (b) ― basic human needs. We should extend our helping hands (c) ― them so that they can upgrade their condition. Think about the countless blessings of Almighty (d) ― you. So, spread mercy (e) ― you. Thus, the world will be a better place to live in.

4.Fill in the gaps with suitable prepositions. Let's imagine a citizen's ordinary day (a) ____ work. The morning probably starts (b) ____ a $\cup of$ coffee/tea, followed by greeting the colleagues. Then comes the inevitable, which is $\log in the$ computer, receiving and sending dozens of emails. E-mails operate (c) ____ a network of computers linked by the internet. Many of us have already given (d) ____ the habit of writing letter by using paper. It has brought (e) ____ a great change in modern life.

5.Fill in the blanks with appropriate prepositions: People addicted (a) $\_\_\_$ smoking often suffer (b) $\_\_\_$ various diseases, including cancer. Cancer is a fatal disease which takes a heavy toll (c) $\_\_\_$ human lives every year all over the world. Medical science is yet $\to find (d)$ $\_\_\_$ a cure for it. So all of us, young or old, should give (e) $\_\_\_$ this dangerous habit.

6.Fill in the blanks with suitable prepositions. Patriotism refers $\to love for$ one's own country. It removes all sorts of meanness (a) ____ human mind and makes it broad. Patriotism inspires a man \to shed the last drop (b) ____ blood \to defend the freedom of his country. A man (c) ____ this quality is no better than a beast. A true patriot always remembers "Mother and motherland are superior (d) ____ heaven."There are some traitors who always try \to destroy the glory of the country (e) ____ self-interest.

7.Complete the text with suitable prepositions: Patriotism is inherent $(a)$ — man. It is essential (b) — a country's progress. Patriots are noted for their zeal and different from others. Their memory doesn't sink (c) — oblivion. They are worthy of praise and lay (d) — their lives for the country. They are not indifferent (e) — the development of their country.

8.Fill in the blanks with suitable prepositions. People addicted (a) ____ smoking often suffer (b) ____ various diseases, including cancer. Cancer is a fatal disease which takes a heavy toll (c) ____ human lives every year all over the world. Medical science is yet \to find (d) ____ a cure for it. So, all of us, young or old, should give (e) ____ this dangerous habit.

9.Complete the text with suitable prepositions. In a society, all men are not equally well-off. Some are rich and some are poor. This is because (a) $\_\_\_\_$ unequal distribution of national wealth. Many are deprived (b) $\_\_\_\_$ the basic needs of life. They must be provided (c) $\_\_\_\_$ their dues. The rich always draw a line of contrast (d) themselves and the poor. Most of them look down (e) $\_\_\_\_$ the poor. They should be conscious and their humanity should be improved.

10.Complete the text with suitable prepositions. As time goes by, our attitude (a) — many things are changing due (b) — social, economic and political factors. People are becoming less choosy (c) — the nature of jobs, although some social superstitions and conventional prejudices still persist and some educated unemployed youths are reluctant (d) — take up certain jobs considering them as undignified. However, many educated young men and women nowadays are overcoming age-old superstitions and prejudices, and are increasingly entering (e) — new occupation to earn a livelihood.

11.Fill in the gaps with appropriate prepositions. Cadets must report (a) — time for morning parade. They should never complain (b) — hard training because it builds strength. A true leader always stands (c) — truth and justice. We should be thankful (d) — our mentors who guide us. Every success depends (e) — effort. regular

12.Complete the text with suitable prepositions. We should muse (a) — our way of life. We take everything in such a way as if we triumphed (b) — death. We shall not be given any chance to escape (c) — death. We are now running after our own shadow to grasp (d) — it but in vain. If we waste our time boastfully violating the laws of Allah, the death will revenge (e) — us within a very short time.