Preposition - Study Mode
[#816] He invited me . . . . . . . . his house.
Correct Answer
(B) to
Explanation
Solution: In this sentence, the correct preposition to use is "to" when referring to being invited to someone's house. So, it should be "He invited me to his house." The other options, "with," "into," and "from," are not the appropriate prepositions in this context. Therefore, the correct sentence is: "He invited me to his house."
[#817] Suhani'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.
[#818] Cloth is sold . . . . . . . . metre.
Correct Answer
(B) by
Explanation
Solution: The sentence means that cloth is measured in metre. 'By' will be the correct preposition among the following.
[#819] What time did you arrive . . . . . . . . the station?
Correct Answer
(B) at
Explanation
Solution: 'At' indicates specific time, location or position. Hence it is the correct preposition to be used in the sentence.
[#820] He is responsible . . . . . . . . the president for his decisions?
Correct Answer
(C) to
Explanation
Solution: The adjective 'responsible' can be followed by the prepositions 'for' or 'to'. Use 'for' when you are naming a task that a person or group has to carry out. Use 'to' when you are naming the person or group of people to whom you have a duty.