Preposition - Study Mode
[#1126] Are you afraid . . . . . . . . exams?
Correct Answer
(A) of
[#1127] The reward was not commensurate . . . . . . . . the work done by us.
Correct Answer
(A) with
Explanation
Solution: 'Commensurate with' means 'suitable in amount or quality compared to something else'. Hence it makes the sentence meaningful.
[#1128] There is no boy . . . . . . . . the class.
Correct Answer
(D) in
Explanation
Solution: 'In' is used when something is within, i.e. one thing contains another. Here boys are expected to be within the class.
[#1129] The cat is hiding . . . . . . . . the bed.
Correct Answer
(D) under
Explanation
Solution: We use 'under' to talk about something that is below or lower than something else. Here, the cat is 'under' the 'bed'.
[#1130] Ram must be back home . . . . . . . . 10 o'clock.
Correct Answer
(C) by
Explanation
Solution: As a preposition of time, 'by' means before a specific time. 'By' shows a time limit for something to happen. An event must happen before a specific time is reached. For example - Please send me the report by Tuesday.