Prepositions Worksheet For Class CBSE, Kerala Syllabus
Fill in the blanks with an appropriate preposition.
Your parents want you to be the best …………………… (in /on / at) the world. They want you to be real achievers. Nothing less will do. But parental expectations can put a child ………………….. (under / in / below) immense pressure. Here is how to deal ……………………. (in / with / of) the situation.
Don’t scream …………………….. (on / at / to) your parents, even if they ask you to do something you are not really happy ………………………. (for / with / about). If you want your parents to listen …………………….. (to / for / at) what you have to say, make sure that you say it in a reasonable tone. Remain calm and speak seriously. This will convince your parents that you have given your topic serious thought. Have a discussion, not an argument, ……………………… (for / with / to) your parent and be willing to listen to their opinion during the discussion. Make sure that you know your argument and can present it ……………………. (with / in / of) a convincing manner. This will make them realize that you are mature enough to deal with the situation …………………….. (by / on / with) your own.
Understand that some amount of pressure – be it ………………….. (of / from) parents or peers – is good for you. It is unavoidable too. But if you are still feeling the pressure and you know you can’t handle it on your own, you should talk ……………………. (to / at / for) someone you trust. It could be your uncles, aunts, teachers or counselors at your school.
Take a fresh look ……………………….. (on / at / in) the situation. Brainstorm new solutions. Don’t be overly critical …………………….. (of / with / about) yourself if you fail to live up to your parents’ expectations; give yourself a break. Think of your past accomplishments. Think about your good qualities. Take some time out. Do something else for a while – exercise, go for a walk, read a book, see a movie, or listen to music. Also learn your limits; don’t take …………………….. (on / out / off) more than you can handle.
Answers
Your parents want you to be the best in the world. They want you to be real achievers. Nothing less will do. But parental expectations can put a child under immense pressure. Here is how to deal with the situation.
Don’t scream at your parents, even if they ask you to do something you are not really happy with. If you want your parents to listen to what you have to say, make sure that you say it in a reasonable tone. Remain calm and speak seriously. This will convince your parents that you have given your topic serious thought. Have a discussion, not an argument, with your parent and be willing to listen to their opinion during the discussion. Make sure that you know your argument and can present it in a convincing manner. This will make them realize that you are mature enough to deal with the situation on your own.
Understand that some amount of pressure – be it from parents or peers – is good for you. It is unavoidable too. But if you are still feeling the pressure and you know you can’t handle it on your own, you should talk to someone you trust. It could be your uncles, aunts, teachers or counselors at your school.
Take a fresh look at the situation. Brainstorm new solutions. Don’t be overly critical of yourself if you fail to live up to your parents’ expectations; give yourself a break. Think of your past accomplishments. Think about your good qualities. Take some time out. Do something else for a while – exercise, go for a walk, read a book, see a movie, or listen to music. Also learn your limits; don’t take on more than you can handle.
