Preposition - Study Mode
[#636] I was alarmed . . . . . . . . his death.
Correct Answer
(B) at
Explanation
Solution: One would be 'alarmed by' a loud explosion, and 'alarmed at' the realization that one would be driving past the explosion site within a few seconds if you didn't stop the car. Both 'by' and 'at' are correct depending on the context. Here 'at' is the correct answer.
[#637] There was no heir . . . . . . . . the throne.
Correct Answer
(A) to
Explanation
Solution: 'Heir to the throne' is used for a person whose right to succeed to certain property cannot be defeated, provided such person survives his ancestor. Hence it makes the sentence meaningful.
[#638] You can always count . . . . . . . . Michael for help when you are in difficulties.
Correct Answer
(D) on
Explanation
Solution: 'Count on' means 'to rely on someone or something'. Hence it makes the sentence meaningful.
[#639] The club usually empties . . . . . . . . about two in the morning.
Correct Answer
(D) out
Explanation
Solution: 'Empty out' means 'to remove everything from inside something'. Hence it makes the sentence meaningful.
[#640] We were flying . . . . . . . . the clouds.
Correct Answer
(D) above