Preposition - Study Mode

[#861] The police charged him . . . . . . . . stealing the jewels.
Correct Answer

(C) with

Explanation

Solution: 'Charge with' means 'to accuse someone of something, especially to officially accuse someone of a crime'. Hence it makes the sentence meaningful.

[#862] The policeman examined the closed doors of the shops . . . . . . . . a small stick.
Correct Answer

(D) with

Explanation

Solution: One of the meaning of 'with' is 'by means of something'. Here, doors of shops are checked by means of a small stick.

[#863] What is the name . . . . . . . . your friend?
Correct Answer

(B) of

Explanation

Solution: We use 'of' when we want to show that people or things relate to other things or people. For example, when we want to say that something or someone belongs to or is a part of something or someone else.

[#864] There is a bridge . . . . . . . . the river.
Correct Answer

(B) across

Explanation

Solution: 'Across' means 'on the other side of something, or from one side to the other of something which has sides or limits such as a city, road or river'. Hence it makes the sentence meaningful.

[#865] He deals . . . . . . . . cheating people.
Correct Answer

(C) in

Explanation

Solution: 'Deal in' means 'to engage in an activity or business'. Hence it makes the sentence meaningful.