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Fill in the blank with the most appropriate word.
Switch _____the light. It's getting dark.
  • a)
    Of
  • b)
    Off
  • c)
    Out
Correct answer is option ''. Can you explain this answer?

Freak Artworks answered
The given sentence indicates turning on the lights as it is getting dark.
Off indicates a that there must not be any light.
Hence options B is incorrect.
Switching on means to turn on (something) by turning or pushing a button or moving a switch, lever, etc.
thus option D is the correct answer.
Switch of and Switch out are incorrect as it brings out no meaning. Hence options A and C are incorrect.

Fill in the blank with the correct preposition:
The tired traveller slept _____ the shade of the tree.
  • a)
    In
  • b)
    On
  • c)
    Into
  • d)
    Under
Correct answer is option 'D'. Can you explain this answer?

Dharini shah answered
Explanation:
The correct preposition to fill in the blank is in.

The preposition in is used to show location or position within an enclosed space or area. In this sentence, the tired traveller is sleeping within the shade of the tree.

Here is a breakdown of the sentence:

The tired traveller
This is the subject of the sentence. It refers to a person who is exhausted from traveling.

slept
This is the verb in the sentence. It shows the action that the tired traveller is performing.

the shade of the tree
This is the object of the preposition in. It refers to the location or position where the tired traveller is sleeping.

Under is a preposition that indicates a position directly beneath or lower than something. It does not accurately describe the location of the tired traveller in this sentence.

On is a preposition that indicates a position above or resting upon something. It does not accurately describe the location of the tired traveller in this sentence.

Into is a preposition that indicates movement or direction towards the inside of something. It does not accurately describe the location of the tired traveller in this sentence.

In is a preposition that indicates location or position within an enclosed space or area. It accurately describes the location of the tired traveller in this sentence, as they are sleeping within the shade of the tree.

Therefore, the correct preposition to fill in the blank is in.

Fill in the blank with a suitable preposition:
I can't get the top _________ this bottle.
  • a)
    Off
  • b)
    Of
  • c)
    Out of
  • d)
    Onto
Correct answer is option 'A'. Can you explain this answer?

Shaila Patel answered
Explanation:
To understand the correct answer, let's analyze the options and their meanings in the context of the sentence.

a) Off: This preposition indicates movement away from a surface or position. In this case, "off" would indicate removing or taking something away from the top of the bottle. It fits the context of the sentence.

b) Of: This preposition is used to show possession or belonging. In this sentence, it doesn't convey the intended meaning because it doesn't indicate any action towards the top of the bottle.

c) Out of: This preposition indicates movement from inside to the outside or from a position within something. In this sentence, it doesn't convey the intended meaning because it implies removing something from inside the bottle, not specifically the top.

d) Onto: This preposition indicates movement to a position on a surface or object. In this sentence, it doesn't convey the intended meaning because it implies putting something onto the top of the bottle, rather than taking something off.

Based on the context and the meaning of the prepositions, option 'a) Off' is the most appropriate choice. It conveys the idea of removing or taking something away from the top of the bottle, which aligns with the sentence's meaning.

Therefore, the correct answer is option 'a) Off'.

Fill in the blanks with suitable prepositions:
We won _______ two goals ________ nil.
  • a)
    By / to
  • b)
    With / by
  • c)
    With / to
  • d)
    By / in
Correct answer is option 'A'. Can you explain this answer?

Sheela Singh answered
Explanation:

In this sentence, we need to fill in the blanks with suitable prepositions.

Preposition 1: "We won _______ two goals"

The correct preposition to use here is "by". We use "by" to indicate the means or method of achieving something. In this case, the correct preposition is "by" as it indicates that the two goals were the means or method by which we won.

Preposition 2: "two goals ________ nil"

The correct preposition to use here is "to". We use "to" to indicate the result or outcome of an action. In this case, the correct preposition is "to" as it indicates that the result of the match was nil, meaning the opposing team did not score any goals.

Complete sentence:

Putting all the parts together, the correct sentence is:

"We won by two goals to nil."

Summary:

The correct prepositions to fill in the blanks are "by" and "to". The completed sentence is "We won by two goals to nil."

Fill in the blank with the correct preposition:
She ran ______ the small lake to exercise her legs.
  • a)
    Across
  • b)
    Onto
  • c)
    Around
  • d)
    Into
Correct answer is option 'C'. Can you explain this answer?

Explanation:
To determine the correct preposition in the given sentence, we need to understand the relationship between the subject (she) and the lake.

In this sentence, the subject (she) is performing an action, which is running. We need to identify the direction or movement of the subject in relation to the lake. Let's analyze the given options:

a) Across: This preposition indicates movement from one side to the other side. However, in this sentence, there is no indication of going from one side to the other side of the lake.

b) Onto: This preposition indicates movement towards the surface of something. It implies that the subject is moving onto the lake itself. However, in the sentence, the subject is running in the vicinity of the lake, not onto it.

c) Around: This preposition indicates movement in a circular path or in the vicinity of something. It implies that the subject is running in the area surrounding the lake, which is the intended meaning in the given sentence. Therefore, "around" is the correct preposition to use.

d) Into: This preposition indicates movement towards the inside or interior of something. It implies that the subject is running into the lake itself. However, in the sentence, the subject is running near the lake, not into it.

Therefore, the correct preposition to fill in the blank is "around" (option c). The sentence will be: She ran around the small lake to exercise her legs.

Fill in the blank with the most appropriate word.
Is there a fridge _____your kitchen?
  • a)
    At
  • b)
    On
  • c)
    With
  • d)
    In
Correct answer is option 'D'. Can you explain this answer?

Monika mehta answered
Explanation:

In
- The word "in" is the correct preposition to use in this sentence because it indicates the location of the fridge within the kitchen.
- When talking about the position of an object inside a room or a space, we use the preposition "in."
- In this case, the fridge is located inside the kitchen, so "in" is the most appropriate word to fill in the blank.
Therefore, the correct answer is option 'D' - In.

Fill in the blanks with suitable prepositions:
We are looking forward _________ your visit _________ pleasure.
  • a)
    For / with
  • b)
    To / in
  • c)
    At / by
  • d)
    To / with
Correct answer is option 'D'. Can you explain this answer?

Tushar Sen answered
Looking forward to your visit with pleasure.

Explanation:
The correct answer is option D: "To / with".

- "Looking forward": This phrase is followed by the preposition "to" to indicate anticipation or excitement for something in the future.
- "Your visit": Refers to the act of visiting someone or a place.
- "With pleasure": This phrase means that the speaker is happy or excited about something.

Breaking down the options:

a) "For / with": This combination does not fit the context. "Looking forward for your visit" is grammatically incorrect.
b) "To / in": This combination is also not suitable. "Looking forward to in your visit" does not make sense.
c) "At / by": This combination is not appropriate. "Looking forward at your visit" or "Looking forward by your visit" do not convey the intended meaning.
d) "To / with": This combination is the correct choice. "Looking forward to your visit with pleasure" expresses the anticipation of the visit and the speaker's excitement about it.

In conclusion, the correct answer is option D: "To / with" as it accurately conveys the meaning of the sentence.

Fill in the blank with the most appropriate word.
David was very busy____the afternoon.
  • a)
    Of
  • b)
    On
  • c)
    At
  • d)
    In
Correct answer is option 'D'. Can you explain this answer?

Explanation:

Preposition Usage:
- The preposition "in" is used to indicate a period of time during which an action takes place.
- In this sentence, the word "afternoon" is a specific time of day, so the appropriate preposition to use is "in."

Correct Answer Justification:
- The sentence should read: "David was very busy in the afternoon."
Therefore, the correct answer is option D.

Fill in the blank with a suitable preposition:
We walked along ________ silence.
  • a)
    In
  • b)
    on spite of
  • c)
    Without
  • d)
    For the sake of
Correct answer is option 'A'. Can you explain this answer?

Divyansh Verma answered
Explanation:
The correct preposition to use in this sentence is "in".

When we say "walked along silence," we mean that we walked while there was silence around us. The word "along" is used to indicate movement or progression in a particular direction. In this case, it suggests that we were moving or progressing in the presence of silence.

Let's look at the other options and why they are not suitable in this context:

a) In: This is the correct preposition because it indicates movement or progression within the presence of silence.

b) In spite of: This preposition is not suitable in this context because it suggests that there is some form of opposition or contradiction between walking and silence. However, in this sentence, we are simply describing the act of walking while there is silence around us.

c) Without: This preposition suggests an absence or lack of something. If we say "walked without silence," it implies that there was noise or sound while walking. However, the sentence is specifically describing walking in the presence of silence.

d) For the sake of: This preposition is not suitable in this context because it suggests that the purpose or motive for walking is silence. However, the sentence is simply describing walking while there is silence around us, without any specific purpose or motive related to the silence.

In conclusion, the correct preposition to use in the given sentence is "in" because it accurately conveys the meaning of walking while there is silence present.

Fill in the blanks with suitable prepositions:
Vitamin D is essential ________ the growth of bones and teeth and is found ________ fish, liver, oil and milk.
  • a)
    To / at
  • b)
    Of / in
  • c)
    On / with
  • d)
    For / in
Correct answer is option 'D'. Can you explain this answer?

Aarav Patel answered
Understanding the Prepositions
To determine the correct prepositions in the sentence about Vitamin D, we need to analyze the context of each blank.
1. Essential for
- The phrase "essential for" indicates that something is necessary or important for a particular purpose.
- In this case, Vitamin D is crucial "for the growth of bones and teeth." This means that Vitamin D plays a vital role in this specific biological process.
2. Found in
- The phrase "found in" is used to indicate the presence of something within a particular substance or group.
- Here, Vitamin D is said to be "found in fish, liver, oil, and milk," which specifies where we can obtain Vitamin D from these food sources.
Why Other Options Are Incorrect
- Option A (To / at): "Essential to" is less commonly used in this context, and "found at" does not accurately describe the location of Vitamin D in food.
- Option B (Of / in): "Essential of" is not grammatically correct; "found in" could work, but it doesn’t fit the first part.
- Option C (On / with): "Essential on" is incorrect, and "found with" does not indicate the right relationship regarding food sources.
Conclusion
Thus, the correct answer is d) For / in, which accurately conveys the intended meaning of the sentence regarding Vitamin D's role and sources.

Fill in the blank with the correct preposition:
She blended the batter ______ a blender.
  • a)
    With
  • b)
    By
  • c)
    For
  • d)
    On
Correct answer is option 'A'. Can you explain this answer?

Explanation:
- The correct preposition to use in this sentence is "with".
- "With" is used to indicate the instrument or tool used to perform an action. In this case, the blender is the tool used to blend the batter.

Example:
- She blended the batter with a blender.

Additional Information:
- Prepositions are words that show the relationship between a noun or pronoun and another word in the sentence.
- Some common prepositions include:
- in, on, at, by, with, for, from, to, of, about, above, below, between, among, under, over, through, etc.
- The choice of preposition depends on the context and the relationship being expressed.

Fill in the blank with the correct preposition:
We have been living here ______ 1990.
  • a)
    For
  • b)
    By
  • c)
    Since
  • d)
    With
Correct answer is option 'C'. Can you explain this answer?

Living since 1990

The correct preposition to fill in the blank is "since".

Explanation:

"To live" is a verb that indicates the action of residing or making a place one's home. In this sentence, the subject "we" has been living in the current place since the year 1990.

The preposition "since" is used to show the starting point of an action or a state that continues in the present. It indicates that the action of living in the current place began in 1990 and is still ongoing.

Using the preposition "for" would imply a duration of time, indicating the length of time spent living here. However, in this sentence, the focus is on the specific starting point of living in the current place, rather than the duration.

The preposition "by" is used to indicate a deadline or a point in time that an action is completed. It is not appropriate in this context because it does not convey the meaning of living in the current place since 1990.

The preposition "with" indicates association or accompaniment, and it does not fit in this sentence since it does not convey the meaning of living in the current place since 1990.

To summarize, the correct preposition to fill in the blank is "since" because it accurately conveys the meaning that the action of living in the current place began in 1990 and is still ongoing.

Fill in the blank with the correct preposition:
I am looking _____ my keys which are lost.
  • a)
    At
  • b)
    For
  • c)
    By
  • d)
    With
Correct answer is option 'B'. Can you explain this answer?

Explanation:

- The correct preposition to use in this sentence is "for".
- The phrase "looking for" is commonly used when searching for something that is lost or missing.
- The preposition "at" is used to indicate a location or position, but it does not fit in this context because we are not searching at a specific place, but rather searching in general.
- The preposition "by" is used to indicate the method or means by which something is done. It does not fit in this context because we are not searching by any particular method.
- The preposition "with" is used to indicate accompaniment or possession, but it does not fit in this context because we are not searching with the keys themselves.

Example:
- Correct: I am looking for my keys which are lost.
- Incorrect: I am looking at my keys which are lost.
- Incorrect: I am looking by my keys which are lost.
- Incorrect: I am looking with my keys which are lost.

Summary:
- The correct preposition to use in the sentence is "for".

Fill in the blank with the correct preposition:
The elderly usually suffer ______ general weakness.
  • a)
    With
  • b)
    By
  • c)
    From
  • d)
    Of
Correct answer is option 'C'. Can you explain this answer?

The correct preposition to fill in the blank is "from" (option C).

Explanation:

- The term "preposition" refers to a word that shows the relationship between a noun or pronoun and other words in a sentence. In this case, the preposition is used to indicate the cause or source of the suffering experienced by the elderly.
- The phrase "suffer from" is a common idiom that is used to describe the experience of being affected by a particular condition or problem.
- When we say that the elderly suffer "from" general weakness, it means that they experience or endure general weakness as a result of various factors such as age-related decline, chronic illnesses, or other health conditions that are commonly associated with old age.
- The preposition "from" is used in this context to indicate the source or cause of the suffering. It suggests that the general weakness originates or arises from certain factors or conditions that affect the elderly.
- The prepositions "with" (option A) and "by" (option B) are not appropriate in this context. While they can be used in other contexts, they do not convey the same meaning as "from" in relation to suffering. "With" is generally used to indicate the presence of something, while "by" is often used to express the means or method by which something happens.
- The preposition "of" (option D) is also not suitable in this context. "Of" is used to indicate possession, origin, or association, and it does not convey the same meaning as "from" in relation to suffering.

In conclusion, the correct preposition to fill in the blank is "from" (option C), as it accurately conveys the source or cause of the general weakness experienced by the elderly.

Fill in the blank with the correct preposition:
The players have been playing _____ four hours.
  • a)
    Since
  • b)
    For
  • c)
    By
  • d)
    With
Correct answer is option 'B'. Can you explain this answer?

Pooja nair answered
The correct answer is option 'b' (For).

Explanation:
The preposition 'for' is used to indicate duration or length of time. In this sentence, the players have been playing for a specific amount of time. Let's break down the sentence to understand it better:

- The subject of the sentence is "The players".
- The verb is "have been playing", which indicates continuous action in the past.
- The phrase "for four hours" provides information about the duration or length of time.

Prepositions:
Prepositions are words that show the relationship between a noun or pronoun and another word in the sentence. They often indicate location, time, direction, or manner.

Usage of preposition 'for':
The preposition 'for' is commonly used to indicate the duration of an action or event. It is used to show how long something has been happening or how long it will continue.

Examples:
- She has been studying for three hours.
- They have been waiting for the bus since morning.
- We will be on vacation for two weeks.

In the given sentence, the preposition 'for' is used to indicate that the players have been playing continuously for a period of four hours. It shows the duration of their playing activity.

Other options:
- Option 'a' (Since) is incorrect because 'since' is used to indicate a starting point in time, not the duration of an action.
- Option 'c' (By) is incorrect because 'by' is used to indicate a deadline or a specific time at which something will happen.
- Option 'd' (With) is incorrect because 'with' is not used to indicate duration but rather to show association or accompanying something/someone.

Therefore, the correct preposition to use in this sentence is 'for', indicating the duration of four hours.

Fill in the blank with the most appropriate word.
They went _____ a museum.
  • a)
    To
  • b)
    At
  • c)
    Of
  • d)
    In
Correct answer is option 'A'. Can you explain this answer?

Kiran Reddy answered
The given sentence indicates a direction.
To is used to indicate direction, purpose, limit, attachment, comparing. Thus option A is the correct answer.
At is used to indicate time and space; Of is used to indicate possession, relation, substance, cause or about In is used to indicate place, time, occupation, state, subject or matter.
Hence options B,C,D are incorrect.

Fill in the blank with a suitable preposition:
__________ the circumstances, this was an important win for them.
  • a)
    Considering
  • b)
    Concerning
  • c)
    Top of
  • d)
    Over
Correct answer is option 'A'. Can you explain this answer?

Kiran Reddy answered
Considering is used for showing that your opinion about something is affected by a particular fact. Here, his opinion is affected by the circumstances. Hence option A is the correct answer.
Concerning is used to indicate about something; involving somebody/something. It is thus incorrect. Top of and over indicates position and movement. Thus they are also incorrect.

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