Preposition - Study Mode
[#1061] He saw a parking space . . . . . . . . two cars and drove . . . . . . . . it.
Correct Answer
(B) between, into
Explanation
Solution: The most common use of 'between' is when something is in the middle of two things or two groups of things. It is sometimes used in the phrase in between. First blank will take 'between'. When someone or something comes from outside to the inside, we use the word 'into'. Here the car comes from outside to inside of the parking area. Second blank will take 'into'.
[#1062] I will keep phoning . . . . . . . . you pay me.
Correct Answer
(B) until
Explanation
Solution: As a preposition of time, 'until' describes a continuous action that stops at a specific time. 'Until' describes the duration of an action before a specific time.
[#1063] The girl had her face . . . . . . . . bedclothes.
Correct Answer
(C) under
Explanation
Solution: We use 'under' to talk about something that is below or lower than something else. Hence it makes the sentence meaningful.
[#1064] Unfortunately, we had to cancel it owing . . . . . . . . the bad weather?
Correct Answer
(D) to
Explanation
Solution: Preposition of reason indicates some relationship of a noun or pronoun with regard to some reason, cause or purpose. These prepositions include to, for, with the view to, in order to, so as to, because of, due to, for the purpose of, etc.
[#1065] Distribute this match winning prize . . . . . . . . all the team players.
Correct Answer
(A) among
Explanation
Solution: The most common use for 'among' is when something is in or with a group of a few, several, or many things.