Preposition - Study Mode
[#931] If an enemy comes . . . . . . . . a beat fish, the fish will puff out its gills to make it appear to be larger than it really is.
Correct Answer
(A) near
Explanation
Solution: 'Near' means 'at or to a short distance away from (a place)'. Hence it makes the sentence meaningful.
[#932] They reminded me . . . . . . . . the meeting.
Correct Answer
(D) of
Explanation
Solution: 'Remind of' is used to make someone remember someone that they know or something that happened in the past. Hence it makes the sentence meaningful.
[#933] The Neighbours complained . . . . . . . . how loud our music was.
Correct Answer
(D) about
Explanation
Solution: 'Complained about' means 'to say that you are annoyed, unhappy, or not satisfied about someone or something'. Hence it makes the sentence meaningful.
[#934] Your diet is deficient . . . . . . . . proteins and fats.
Correct Answer
(D) in
Explanation
Solution: 'Deficient in' means 'lacking in some necessary quality or element'. Hence it makes the sentence meaningful.
[#935] The situation is . . . . . . . . control.
Correct Answer
(A) under
Explanation
Solution: 'Under control' means '(of a danger or emergency) such that people are able to deal with it successfully'. Hence it makes the sentence meaningful.