Preposition - Study Mode

[#266] He skied . . . . . . . . the mountain.
Correct Answer

(A) down

Explanation

Solution: 'Down' means 'towards or in a lower place'. Down can be used as a preposition (followed by a noun).

[#267] I agree . . . . . . . . your wedding proposal.
Correct Answer

(B) to

Explanation

Solution: "I agree to your proposal" means that whatever you've proposed requires my involvement, and signals my acceptance of it. "I agree with your proposal" means that you've described your proposal to me (it may or may not actually involve me), and signals that I think it sounds like a good idea.

[#268] The Children went . . . . . . . . a picnic.
Correct Answer

(C) for

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.

[#269] Are you keen . . . . . . . . the bracelet?
Correct Answer

(B) on

Explanation

Solution: If you are 'keen on' something, you like it a lot and are very enthusiastic about it.

[#270] Look, that car's . . . . . . . . fire.
Correct Answer

(D) on