Preposition - Study Mode
[#1156] My house is situated . . . . . . . . the two ponds.
Correct Answer
(C) between
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. The most common use for 'among' is when something is in or with a group of a few, several, or many things.
[#1157] He threw the ball . . . . . . . . the court.
Correct Answer
(A) 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'.
[#1158] The train pulled . . . . . . . . the station and moved . . . . . . . . the tracks.
Correct Answer
(B) out of, along
Explanation
Solution: We use 'out of' as a preposition to talk about movement from within somewhere or something, usually with a verb that expresses movement. Hence it makes the sentence meaningful. 'Along' means 'in the same direction as, or beside'. Hence option B makes the sentence meaningful.
[#1159] You shouldn't be rude . . . . . . . . them.
Correct Answer
(C) to
Explanation
Solution: 'To' and 'with' preposition can be followed after 'rude'. 'To' is more common because 'with' could imply that the speaker, along with whoever they were speaking to, were being rude to some third party together.
[#1160] We opted . . . . . . . . a reconciliation . . . . . . . . the dispute.
Correct Answer
(B) for, with
Explanation
Solution: 'Opted for' means 'to make a choice'. The verb reconcile can be followed by the preposition to or with. Here the correct answer will be option B.