Preposition - Study Mode

[#811] We saw the live cricket . . . . . . . . the T.V.
Correct Answer

(B) on

Explanation

Solution: The correct preposition to use with TV/television is almost always 'on', not 'in'. For example - We watched a movie on TV.

[#812] They could not decide which one they liked and . . . . . . . . the end they didn't bother.
Correct Answer

(C) in

Explanation

Solution: 'In the end' means 'eventually or on reflection'. Hence it makes the sentence meaningful.

[#813] She leaned her head . . . . . . . . the back of the sofa.
Correct Answer

(D) against

Explanation

Solution: 'Against' as preposition means 'opposing or disagreeing with someone or something'. Here, against means opposing to the sofa.

[#814] Rajesh's speech pointed . . . . . . . . some of our defects.
Correct Answer

(B) towards

Explanation

Solution: 'Towards' is used for expressing the relation between behaviour or an attitude and the person or thing at which it is directed or with which it is concerned.

[#815] You should take care . . . . . . . . the little ones, else they may fall . . . . . . . . the well.
Correct Answer

(B) of, into

Explanation

Solution: If you take care of a person or animal, you provide for their needs. First blank will take 'of' as preposition. When someone or something comes from outside to the inside, we use the word 'into'. Second blank will take 'into' as preposition.