Preposition - Study Mode
[#631] Rohail aspires . . . . . . . . become a doctor.
Correct Answer
(A) to
Explanation
Solution: The correct preposition to use with the verb "aspires" is "to" . When someone aspires to do something, it means they have a strong desire or ambition to achieve that goal. Therefore, the correct phrase is "aspires to become a doctor." Option A: to is the correct answer because it correctly completes the sentence.
[#632] . . . . . . . . crossing the road, I saw an accident.
Correct Answer
(C) While
Explanation
Solution: 'While' is used when speaking about two actions happening at the same time. The length of the action is not important. For example - While we were eating dinner, the radio was playing.
[#633] The dog crawled . . . . . . . . the table with its tail . . . . . . . . its legs.
Correct Answer
(D) under, between
Explanation
Solution: We use 'under' to talk about something that is below or lower than something else. First blank will take 'under'. The most common use of 'between' is when something is in the middle of two things or two groups of things. It is sometimes used in the phrase in between. Second blank will take 'between'.
[#634] Pawan's story is devoid . . . . . . . . truth.
Correct Answer
(B) of
Explanation
Solution: If you say that someone or something is 'devoid of' a quality or thing, you are emphasizing that they have none of it. Hence it makes the sentence meaningful.
[#635] She lived . . . . . . . . her mother in a hut . . . . . . . . the edge of the forest.
Correct Answer
(B) with, at
Explanation
Solution: 'Lived with' means lived in company of. First blank will take 'with'. 'At' indicates specific time, location or position. Hence it is the correct preposition to be used in the sentence.