Preposition - Study Mode
[#526] The thought . . . . . . . . Rahul made him puzzled.
Correct Answer
(A) of
Explanation
Solution: 'Think of' often connotes something occurring to a person. For example - I saw a field of poppies and thought of that time we had a picnic.
[#527] They finished the work . . . . . . . . no time.
Correct Answer
(A) in
Explanation
Solution: We use the phrase 'in time' when we want to describe something that happened before it was too late. Here 'in no time' means 'very quickly'.
[#528] He did not comply . . . . . . . . my request.
Correct Answer
(D) with
Explanation
Solution: 'Comply with' means 'to conform, submit, or adapt (as to a regulation or to another's wishes) as required or requested'. Hence it makes the sentence meaningful.
[#529] She was fined . . . . . . . . parking her car . . . . . . . . no-parking area.
Correct Answer
(B) for, in
Explanation
Solution: Preposition of reason indicates some relationship of a noun or pronoun with regard to some reason, cause or purpose. These prepositions include to, for, with the view to, in order to, so as to, because of, due to, for the purpose of, etc. The first blank will take 'for' preposition. 'No-parking area' is a place or location, so the preposition 'in' will be used in the second blank.
[#530] The earth goes . . . . . . . . the sun.
Correct Answer
(C) round