Preposition - Study Mode
[#1131] Mary is not used . . . . . . . . staying in a big city.
Correct Answer
(A) to
Explanation
Solution: 'Used to' refers to something familiar or routine, as in "I'm used to getting up early for work". Hence it makes the sentence meaningful.
[#1132] . . . . . . . . the end of a course, students usually have a party.
Correct Answer
(C) at
Explanation
Solution: 'At' indicates specific time, location or position. Hence it is the correct preposition to be used in the sentence.
[#1133] Mother has been ill . . . . . . . . last month.
Correct Answer
(D) since
Explanation
Solution: 'Since' refers to the starting point of an action. It relates here and is the correct answer, as it's given that mother got ill in the last month and she is still ill.
[#1134] What a noise! Let's go and see what's . . . . . . . . there.
Correct Answer
(A) on
[#1135] He took the book . . . . . . . . the shelf and put it . . . . . . . . his bag.
Correct Answer
(D) from, into
Explanation
Solution: We use 'from' to refer to the place where someone or something starts or originates. Here, the 'shelf' is the place and 'book' is the thing originated. When someone or something comes from outside to the inside, we use the word 'into'. Here, book comes from outside to inside of the bag.