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Fill in the blank with the most appropriate word.
I'm ___________ New York.
  • a)
    In
  • b)
    For
  • c)
    At
  • d)
    Of
Correct answer is option 'A'. Can you explain this answer?

Amit Kumar answered
The correct answer is Option A.
The word IN is used when we refer to a place in general. There is only reference to New York in the given sentence. Hence IN is the correct answer.
The remaining options are incorrect because:
Option B: FOR is used to refer to 'use', 'time' or 'reason'.
Option C: AT is used to refer to a specific place.
Option D: OF is used to establish a relation between two things or people.
Hence Option A is the correct answer.

Fill in the blank with a suitable preposition. 
He walked _______  his friends, but didn't notice them.
  • a)
    At
  • b)
    On
  • c)
    Past
  • d)
    Against
Correct answer is option 'C'. Can you explain this answer?

Deepika Tiwari answered
Explanation:
To answer this question, let's first understand the meaning of each preposition option and its usage in the given sentence.

a) At: This preposition is used to indicate a specific location or position. However, in the given sentence, it doesn't make sense to say "He walked at his friends."

b) On: This preposition is used to indicate a position above or in contact with a surface. Again, in the given sentence, it doesn't make sense to say "He walked on his friends."

c) Past: This preposition is used to indicate movement or direction from one side to the other, without stopping. In the given sentence, this preposition fits perfectly as it means "He walked by his friends without noticing them."

d) Against: This preposition is used to indicate physical contact or opposition between two things. However, in the given sentence, it doesn't make sense to say "He walked against his friends."

Therefore, the correct preposition to fill in the blank is "past" (option C).

Identify the type of preposition underlined in the following sentence:
He did not have a pen on him.
  • a)
    Preposition of Place
  • b)
    Preposition of Possession
  • c)
    Preposition of Inference
  • d)
    Preposition of Agency
Correct answer is option 'B'. Can you explain this answer?

Aditya Shah answered
Option A: 'A pen on him' means he did not own a pen. It doesn't indicate the place where the pen is, hence 'on' is not a preposition of place. Thus option A is incorrect.
Option C: 'Preposition of Inference' doesn't exist as a grammatical concept. Thus option C is incorrect.
Option D: 'Preposition of Agency' doesn't exist as a grammatical concept. Thus option D is incorrect.
Option B: 'Preposition of Possession' means a word that indicates the ownership of something. As 'on' explains that the person doesn't own a pen, we can say that it is a preposition of possession. Thus option B is the correct answer.

Identify the type of preposition underlined in the following sentence:
He sacrificed his life for the good of the people.
  • a)
    Preposition of Possession
  • b)
    Preposition of Contrast
  • c)
    Preposition of time
  • d)
    Preposition of Cause or Purpose
Correct answer is option 'D'. Can you explain this answer?

Understanding the Preposition "for"
In the sentence "He sacrificed his life for the good of the people," the preposition "for" serves a specific purpose.
Type of Preposition
- The preposition "for" is classified as a Preposition of Cause or Purpose.
- It indicates the reason or goal behind the action of sacrificing his life.
Why is it a Preposition of Cause or Purpose?
- Purpose: The phrase "for the good of the people" explains why he made the sacrifice.
- It answers the question: "Why did he sacrifice his life?" The answer is to benefit the people.
Other Types of Prepositions
- Preposition of Possession: Indicates ownership (e.g., "The book of John").
- Preposition of Contrast: Shows contrast between ideas (e.g., "He is tall for his age").
- Preposition of Time: Refers to a specific time (e.g., "She will arrive at noon").
Conclusion
Thus, in this context, "for" is not used to show possession, contrast, or time but to express the purpose behind the action. Therefore, the correct classification is indeed option D: Preposition of Cause or Purpose.
This understanding helps in grasping how prepositions function in sentences, enhancing both writing and comprehension skills.

Identify the type of preposition underlined in the following sentence:
You can borrow at an interest of ten per cent.
  • a)
    Preposition of Place
  • b)
    Preposition of Rate or Measure
  • c)
    Preposition of Contrast
  • d)
    Preposition of Manner
Correct answer is option 'B'. Can you explain this answer?

Avinash Patel answered
Option A: 'Preposition of Place' explains the place of the subject or the object. The given sentence is about the rate and not the place of the object. Thus option A is incorrect.
Option C: 'Preposition of Contrast' explains the contrasting words, clauses or ideas. For example, 'I like ice creams but I love chocolates.' As the given sentence has no contrasting clauses, 'of' is not a preposition of contrast. Thus option C is incorrect.
Option D: 'Preposition of manner' explains how the action is done. For example, 'I waited with patience.' As the sentence has no word that describes manner, 'of' is not a preposition of manner here. Thus option D is incorrect.
Option B: 'Preposition of Rate or Measure' explains the price of a good or its measure. As 'of' explains the rate by explaining the percentage, it is a preposition of rate. Thus option B is the correct answer.

Name the part of speech of the underlined word in the following sentence:
He was only a yard off me.
  • a)
    Preposition
  • b)
    Conjunction
  • c)
    Noun
  • d)
    Pronoun
Correct answer is option 'A'. Can you explain this answer?

Aditi Sharma answered
Here, 'off' as a preposition is correct because it implies situated or leading in a direction away from something. Here, he was only 'situated a yard away from' me.
'Off' as a noun is incorrect because it implies the start of a race, journey, or experience.

Identify the preposition(s) in the following sentence:
The son of Mr Smith was a train driver.
  • a)
    of
  • b)
    the, a
  • c)
    driver
  • d)
    was
Correct answer is option 'A'. Can you explain this answer?

Pragati Kaur answered
Preposition in the sentence:

The preposition in the sentence "The son of Mr Smith was a train driver." is of.

Explanation:

- Prepositions: Prepositions are words that show the relationship between a noun (or pronoun) and other words in a sentence. They usually indicate location, direction, time, or possession.
- In this sentence, the preposition "of" shows the relationship between the son and Mr. Smith. It indicates that the son belongs to Mr. Smith.
- Prepositions are important in providing context and clarifying relationships between different elements in a sentence. In this case, "of" helps to clarify the relationship between the son and Mr. Smith.

Therefore, the preposition in the sentence is "of".

Identify the type of preposition underlined in the following sentence:
The house was destroyed by fire.
  • a)
    Preposition of Time
  • b)
    Preposition of Contrast
  • c)
    Preposition of Agency
  • d)
    Preposition of Possession
Correct answer is option 'C'. Can you explain this answer?

Avinash Patel answered
Option C is the correct answer because 'prepositions of agency' are those prepositions that describe a person or a thing that has caused or is causing something to occur. In the given example the preposition 'by' describes that it was the fire that caused the house's destruction. 
Option A is incorrect because a preposition of time answers the question when.
A preposition of contrast is that preposition which signifies the irony or the stark difference that one would find within the sentence. Hence option B is incorrect.
Option D is incorrect because prepositions of possession are used to express that something belongs to a person, animal or thing. eg. with, of, to and so on.

Fill in the blank with the appropriate preposition:
____ food, we gave the poor some money.
  • a)
    Beside
  • b)
    Among
  • c)
    By
  • d)
    Besides
Correct answer is option 'D'. Can you explain this answer?

Explanation:

Option D, "Besides" is the correct preposition to use in this sentence.

Here's why:

The sentence structure is: "Besides food, we gave the poor some money."

"Besides" is a preposition that means "in addition to" or "apart from".

Therefore, the sentence means that in addition to giving food, the speaker also gave money to the poor.

None of the other options make sense in this context.

Here's what the other options mean:
- "Beside" means next to or alongside.
- "Among" means surrounded by or in the middle of.
- "By" could mean "next to" or indicate the means by which something was accomplished. However, neither of these meanings make sense in this context.

Name the part of speech of the underlined word in the following sentence:
He is on the committee.
  • a)
    Conjunction
  • b)
    Pronoun
  • c)
    Interjection
  • d)
    Preposition
Correct answer is option 'D'. Can you explain this answer?

Amit Kumar answered
Here, 'on' as preposition is correct because it is used to show that somebody belongs to a group or an organization. Here, it is the committee. 
Conjunctions are used to connect phrases, clauses, and sentences. 'On' is not a conjunction.
A pronoun is a word that replaces a noun in a sentence. 'On' is not a pronoun.
interjection is a part of speech which is more commonly used in informal language than in formal writing or speech. Basically, the function of interjections is to express emotions or sudden bursts of feelings. 'On is not an interjection.

Fill in the blank with a suitable preposition. 
The kids ran _______ the classroom when it started to rain.
  • a)
    In
  • b)
    With
  • c)
    Inside
  • d)
    Over
Correct answer is option 'C'. Can you explain this answer?

Aditya Shah answered
The preposition ‘in is used to refer to being surrounded by a building or place, whereas ‘inside’ is used while denoting the movement from outside to an enclosed space. In the given sentence the kids are moving from outside the classroom into the class, because of the rain. Therefore option C is correct whereas option A is incorrect. On the other hand ‘over’ is used to speak about being in contact with a surface. The class is not a surface/object on top of which the kids can run. Hence option D is incorrect. Whereas ‘with’ is used to denote a tool or company, which is not the case here. Therefore option B is incorrect.

Identify the type of preposition underlined in the following sentence:
He works with patience.
  • a)
    Preposition of Manner
  • b)
    Preposition of Cause
  • c)
    Preposition of Place
  • d)
    Preposition of Inference
Correct answer is option 'A'. Can you explain this answer?

Preposition of Manner:
The preposition "with" in the sentence "He works with patience" is a preposition of manner.

Explanation:
- Prepositions are words that show the relationship between a noun or pronoun and other words in a sentence.
- A preposition of manner is a type of preposition that describes how an action is done or the manner in which something happens.
- In the given sentence, the preposition "with" indicates the manner in which the action of working is done.
- The noun "patience" is the object of the preposition "with" and it describes the manner in which he works.
- Therefore, the preposition "with" is a preposition of manner.

Example:
Here is an example to further clarify the concept:
- She sings with joy.
- In this sentence, the preposition "with" indicates the manner in which she sings, which is with joy.

Conclusion:
The correct answer is option 'a) Preposition of Manner' because the preposition "with" in the sentence "He works with patience" describes the manner in which he works.

Identify the type of preposition underlined in the following sentence:
For all his fame, he was not happy.
  • a)
    Preposition of Place
  • b)
    Preposition of Purpose or Reason
  • c)
    Preposition of Contrast
  • d)
    Preposition of Inference
Correct answer is option 'C'. Can you explain this answer?

Nishanth Patel answered

Explanation:

Preposition of Contrast:
- The preposition "For" in the sentence is used to show contrast or opposition between two ideas or situations.
- In this sentence, the speaker is highlighting the fact that despite his fame, the person was not happy.
- The preposition "For" introduces the reason or explanation for the contrast presented in the sentence.

Therefore, the correct answer is option C) Preposition of Contrast.

Identify the type of preposition underlined in the following sentence:
In England, it rains throughout the year.
  • a)
    Preposition of Place
  • b)
    Preposition of Time
  • c)
    Preposition of Contrast
  • d)
    Preposition of Inference
Correct answer is option 'B'. Can you explain this answer?

Shalini Iyer answered


Preposition of Time

In this sentence, the preposition "throughout" is indicating a period of time, specifically the entire year. Prepositions of time are used to show when something happens or for how long. In this case, "throughout" is showing that it rains continuously over the course of the year.

Explanation:

- Prepositions of time are used to indicate when an action takes place.
- They can show specific points in time (at, on, in) or periods of time (since, for, throughout).
- In the sentence "In England, it rains throughout the year," the preposition "throughout" is indicating the duration of the raining, which is the entire year.

Fill in the blank with the most appropriate word.
I'm __________ home.
  • a)
    In
  • b)
    On
  • c)
    At
  • d)
    From
Correct answer is option 'C'. Can you explain this answer?

Aditya Shah answered
The correct answer is Option C.
AT is used when we refer to a specific position. Here we are referring to HOME. Hence, Option C is the correct answer.
The remaining options are incorrect because:
Options A and B are refer to a position that is on the surface of something.
Option D- FRO is used with the word 'to' i.e. 'to and fro' and it indicates motion.
Hence Option C is the correct answer.

Identify the type of preposition underlined in the following sentence:
This quotation comes from Einstein.
  • a)
    Preposition of Inference or Source
  • b)
    Preposition of Place
  • c)
    Preposition of Manner
  • d)
    Preposition of Cause or Purpose
Correct answer is option 'A'. Can you explain this answer?

Amit Kumar answered
Option B: 'Preposition of Place' explains the place of the subject. For example, 'She lives in India.' As the given sentence doesn't explain place, we can't say that it is 'preposition of place'. Thus option B is incorrect.
Option C: 'Preposition of Manner' explains how the action is done. As the given sentence doesn't explain manner of the action, 'from' is not the preposition of place. Thus option C is incorrect.
Option D: 'Preposition of Cause or Purpose' explains the cause of the action in a sentence. For example, 'He works for money'. Here, 'for' is the preposition that shows the cause of the action. As the given sentence doesn't explain any cause, we can't say that 'from' is 'preposition of cause.' Thus option D is incorrect.
Option A: 'Preposition of Inference or Source' explains the source or ideas that conclude the result. The given sentence explains the source of 'this quotation'. Thus option A is the correct answer.

Name the part of speech of the underlined word in the following sentence:
The cat jumped off the chair.
  • a)
    Adjective
  • b)
    Noun
  • c)
    Verb
  • d)
    Preposition
Correct answer is option 'D'. Can you explain this answer?

Amit Kumar answered
A prepositon is a word governing, and usually preceding, a noun or pronoun and expressing a relation to another word or element in the clause. In the given sentence 'off' expresses the relation between the verb 'jumped' and the noun 'chair'. Hence option D is the correct answer.
Options A, B and C are incorrect because an 'adjective' is a word that names the attribute of a noun, a 'noun' is simply a naming word and a 'verb' is an action word. 'Off' does not fit into the definitions of these parts of speech.

Identify the type of preposition underlined in the following sentence:
The cat ran across the road.
  • a)
    Preposition of Time
  • b)
    Preposition of Agency
  • c)
    Preposition of Place
  • d)
    Preposition of Manner
Correct answer is option 'C'. Can you explain this answer?

Amit Kumar answered
Prepositions of place are used to show the position or location of one thing with another. It answers the question 'where?' Some examples are, across, as at, in, on, while, during, near, over, under, between, behind, etc. According to this explanation, option C is the correct answer.
Prepositions of time are used to indicate the time of an action or time relationship between nouns in the sentence, such as at, to, in, etc. Since the sentence is not talking about the time at which the event happened, option A is an incorrect answer.
We use preposition of agency to show that something causes another thing in the sentence. Examples are, by, with, etc. As the sentence does not mention the reason why the cat ran across the road. option B.
The preposition of manner is used show how something is done. Some examples are. by, like, as, and so on. According to this, the word 'across' in the sentence is definitely not a preposition of manner. Hence option D is incorrect as well.

Fill in the blank with the most appropriate word.
This is the photo ________ my family.
  • a)
    In
  • b)
    At
  • c)
    Of
  • d)
    On
Correct answer is option 'C'. Can you explain this answer?

Aditya Shah answered
The correct answer is Option C.
The word OF is used to show relation or possession between two things. In the given sentence, there  is a relation established between the photo and the speaker's family. Hence, Option C - OF is the correct answer.
The remaining options are incorrect because because they are all words used to denote position.

Fill in the blank with a suitable preposition. 
He had a photo of his family _______ the desk.
  • a)
    On
  • b)
    Upon
  • c)
    Of
  • d)
    For
Correct answer is option 'A'. Can you explain this answer?

Amit Kumar answered
The prepositions ‘on’ and ‘upon’ mean to place something over a surface. But ‘on’ is used to denote an object being placed on an inanimate surface while ‘upon’ means to climb on a moving object or thing. In the sentence, the desk is a surface ‘on’ which something is placed and not a moving object. Hence option A is correct, while option B is incorrect. On the other hand ‘of’ signifies belonging which is not the case here. The photo of his family doesn’t belong to the desk or originates from it. Thus option C is incorrect. Similarly ‘for’ is used to refer to the person/thing that something is intended for. The photo is not placed for the sake of the desk. Hence option D is incorrect. 

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