Preposition - Study Mode
[#1011] The most beautiful bird was flying . . . . . . . . the river.
Correct Answer
(D) 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.
[#1012] He was driving . . . . . . . . 180 miles per hour when he crashed . . . . . . . . the central barrier.
Correct Answer
(A) at, into
Explanation
Solution: In the first blank, 'at' will be used because it indicates specificity of something. Here, a specific speed '180 miles per hour' is mentioned. In the second blank, 'into' will be used because 'crashed into' means 'to come into violent contact with'.
[#1013] While giving speech, I was trembling . . . . . . . . fear.
Correct Answer
(B) with
Explanation
Solution: 'Trembling with fear' means 'to shake slightly in a way that you cannot control, for example because you are frightened, angry, or excited, or because of illness'. Hence it makes the sentence meaningful.
[#1014] I gave my speech . . . . . . . . front of the whole class.
Correct Answer
(A) in
Explanation
Solution: 'In front' means 'in a position just ahead of or further forward than someone or something else'. Hence it makes the sentence meaningful.
[#1015] Many species of insects were wiped . . . . . . . . when the jungle was cleared.
Correct Answer
(D) out
Explanation
Solution: 'Wiped out' means 'complete or utter destruction'. Hence it makes the sentence meaningful.