Preposition - Study Mode
[#236] New lightweight materials have replaced traditional ones . . . . . . . . for certain special uses.
Correct Answer
(A) except
Explanation
Solution: 'Except' can be a preposition or a conjunction. As a preposition, 'except' means but. Hence it makes the sentence meaningful.
[#237] I suspect him . . . . . . . . stealing the pen.
Correct Answer
(B) of
Explanation
Solution: Option B is the correct answer because 'of' is used to mean concerning or relating to.
[#238] Can't you come . . . . . . . . your bicycle?
Correct Answer
(B) on
Explanation
Solution: A preposition is a word which comes before a noun or a pronoun and establishes a relationship between the elements of a clause or words. Option B 'on' is correct as it indicates a medium to travel.
[#239] Their boss has them all completely . . . . . . . . her thumb. They are really scared of her.
Correct Answer
(A) under
Explanation
Solution: 'Under someone's thumb' means 'completely under someone's influence or control'. Hence it makes the sentence meaningful.
[#240] The sun rises . . . . . . . . the east.
Correct Answer
(C) in
Explanation
Solution: The main prepositions of direction are in, into, on, onto, towards and through. Here 'in' is the appropriate preposition to be used.