Preposition - Study Mode
[#611] It will take us a long time . . . . . . . . decision.
Correct Answer
(B) to
Explanation
Solution: The correct answer is (B) to . Here's why: The phrase "take time to " means to require a certain amount of time in order to do something. We're talking about the time needed to reach a decision. Therefore, "It will take us a long time to decision" is the correct phrasing. Let's look at why the other options are incorrect: (A) about : "It will take us a long time about decision" doesn't make grammatical sense. While "about" can be used with "time" (e.g., "It's about time"), it doesn't fit this construction. (C) in : "It will take us a long time in decision" is also grammatically incorrect and doesn't convey the intended meaning. (D) of : "It will take us a long time of decision" is grammatically awkward and not the standard way to express this idea.
[#612] Every weekend, we put the trash can . . . . . . . . for garbage collection.
Correct Answer
(D) out
Explanation
Solution: 'Put out' is a phrasal verb whose meaning is 'to take something out of a place and leave it'. Here 'put out' means to put the garbage can for the garbage collection man.
[#613] Raza would indulge . . . . . . . . a short sleep in his arm chair.
Correct Answer
(A) in
Explanation
Solution: 'Indulge in' means 'to become involved in (something, especially something that is considered wrong or improper)'. Hence it makes the sentence meaningful.
[#614] Sanjoy works . . . . . . . . 10 hours daily.
Correct Answer
(D) for
Explanation
Solution: 'For' can be used to indicate a duration, limit or an ending. Here, '10 hours' is a duration. Hence it makes the sentence meaningful.
[#615] There were five eggs . . . . . . . . the nest.
Correct Answer
(B) inside
Explanation
Solution: We use 'inside' when we refer to the inner part of something. Here, we refer to the inner part of the 'nest'. Hence 'inside' makes the sentence meaningful.