Fixed Proposition List for Competitive Exams

Fixed prepositions are prepositions that are consistently used with certain verbs, adjectives, or nouns, creating specific phrases or expressions. Here are a few examples:

1. Interested in: "She is interested in learning new languages."

2. Responsible for: "He is responsible for managing the team."

3. Good at: "She is good at solving puzzles."

4. Capable of: "He is capable of completing the project on time."

5. Addicted to: "Many people are addicted to social media."

Let's take one of these examples to explain further:

Interested in

• Correct Usage: "She is interested in learning new languages."

• Explanation: In this sentence, "interested" is always followed by the preposition "in." This combination forms a fixed prepositional phrase. The preposition "in" connects the adjective "interested" to what the person is interested in, which is "learning new languages" in this case.

Fixed prepositions help in ensuring grammatical accuracy and clarity in sentences. By learning and using them correctly, you can improve your writing and speaking skills, especially for competitive exams and formal communication.

1. Accused of

   • "He was accused of stealing the money."

2. Addicted to

   • "She is addicted to chocolate."

3. Afraid of

   • "Many people are afraid of spiders."

4. Angry with/at

   • "She was angry with him for being late."

   • "He was angry at the unfair treatment."

5. Anxious about

   • "She is anxious about her exam results."

6. Apologize for

   • "He apologized for the mistake."

7. Apply for

   • "She applied for the job."

8. Aware of

   • "Are you aware of the new policy?"

9. Capable of

   • "She is capable of handling the situation."

10. Complain about

    • "They complained about the noise."

11. Consist of

    • "The team consists of ten members."

12. Depend on

    • "Success depends on hard work."

13. Different from

    • "This book is different from the one I read."

14. Interested in

    • "He is interested in learning French."

15. Good at

    • "She is good at mathematics."

16. Guilty of

    • "He was found guilty of the crime."

17. Insist on

    • "They insisted on a quick response."

18. Married to

    • "She is married to a doctor."

19. Proud of

    • "He is proud of his achievements."

20. Responsible for

    • "She is responsible for the project."

21. Similar to

    • "This situation is similar to what we faced last year."

22. Tired of

    • "She is tired of waiting."

23. Worried about

    • "He is worried about his health."

24. Familiar with

    • "Are you familiar with this software?"

25. Depend on

    • "You can depend on her."

Understanding and practicing these fixed prepositions can help you use them correctly in sentences, which is crucial for scoring well in competitive exams.

Here are additional fixed prepositions that you might encounter:

1. Accustomed to

   • "He is accustomed to the hot climate."

2. Aimed at

   • "The new policy is aimed at reducing waste."

3. Apologize to

   • "She apologized to her friend for the misunderstanding."

4. Believe in

   • "He believes in working hard."

5. Blame for

   • "She blamed him for the accident."

6. Care about

   • "She really cares about the environment."

7. Concerned about

   • "They are concerned about the rising costs."

8. Congratulate on

   • "They congratulated her on her promotion."

9. Count on

   • "You can count on me for support."

10. Deal with

    • "He is good at dealing with difficult situations."

11. Engaged in

    • "They are engaged in a new project."

12. Frightened of

    • "She is frightened of heights."

13. Involved in

    • "He is involved in several community projects."

14. Laugh at

    • "They laughed at his joke."

15. Object to

    • "She objected to the new rules."

16. Participate in

    • "He participated in the competition."

17. Provide with

    • "The teacher provided the students with study materials."

18. Recover from

    • "He is recovering from the illness."

19. Relate to

    • "I can relate to your situation."

20. Result in

    • "The new policy resulted in a decrease in pollution."

21. Satisfied with

    • "She is satisfied with her job."

22. Specialize in

    • "He specializes in neurology."

23. Suffer from

    • "She suffers from asthma."

24. Succeed in

    • "He succeeded in his career."

25. Think about

    • "I need to think about this offer."

26. Upset about

    • "She was upset about the news."

27. Vote for

    • "He voted for the new candidate."

28. Warn about

    • "They warned us about the storm."

29. Worry about

    • "Parents often worry about their children."

These fixed prepositions are useful for a wide range of contexts and can help you enhance your language skills for competitive exams.

Here are additional fixed prepositions that can be helpful:

1. Accede to

   • "The company acceded to the union's demands."

2. Acquainted with

   • "She is well acquainted with the latest research."

3. Agree on

   • "They agreed on a date for the meeting."

4. Agree with

   • "I agree with your opinion."

5. Approve of

   • "Her parents approve of her decision."

6. Argue with

   • "She argued with her brother."

7. Arrive at (a place)

   • "We arrived at the airport on time."

8. Associate with

   • "He is associated with the local art community."

9. Benefit from

   • "Students benefit from having access to resources."

10. Boast about

    • "He always boasts about his achievements."

11. Borrow from

    • "She borrowed a book from the library."

12. Care for

    • "She cares for her elderly parents."

13. Collaborate with

    • "The scientist collaborated with colleagues from around the world."

14. Confide in

    • "She confided in her best friend."

15. Cope with

    • "He learned to cope with stress."

16. Deter from

    • "The new policy is meant to deter people from littering."

17. Differ from

    • "His views differ from mine."

18. Disapprove of

    • "They disapprove of the new regulations."

19. Distinguish between

    • "Can you distinguish between these two colors?"

20. Dream about

    • "She dreams about traveling the world."

21. Engage with

    • "The teacher engages well with her students."

22. Escape from

    • "The prisoner escaped from jail."

23. Excited about

    • "She is excited about her upcoming trip."

24. Familiar with

    • "Are you familiar with this author?"

25. Forgive for

    • "She forgave him for the mistake."

26. Hope for

    • "We are hoping for good weather."

27. Infer from

    • "What do you infer from this data?"

28. Insist on

    • "She insists on speaking with the manager."

29. Object to

    • "I object to the proposed changes."

30. Persist in

    • "He persisted in his efforts despite the difficulties."

31. Plan on

    • "She plans on attending the conference."

32. Prevent from

    • "They prevented him from entering the building."

33. Provide for

    • "He works hard to provide for his family."

34. Refrain from

    • "Please refrain from smoking here."

35. Remind of

    • "This song reminds me of my childhood."

36. Resort to

    • "They resorted to using force."

37. Smile at

    • "She smiled at the baby."

38. Submit to

    • "They submitted to the authority."

39. Sympathize with

    • "I sympathize with your situation."

40. Thank for

    • "She thanked him for his help."

41. Trust in

    • "She has trust in her team."

42. Vote against

    • "They voted against the proposal."

43. Wait for

    • "She is waiting for the bus."

44. Wonder about

    • "I wonder about the outcome."

45. Work on

    • "He is working on his thesis."

46. Yearn for - "She yearns for adventure."

These fixed prepositions are valuable for improving your command of the English language, especially in formal and exam contexts.

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