Preposition - Study Mode

[#281] Don't go too . . . . . . . . the edge.
Correct Answer

(D) near

Explanation

Solution: 'Near' is used as a preposition and means 'close to'. Hence it makes the sentence meaningful.

[#282] His birthday is . . . . . . . . August 15.
Correct Answer

(B) on

Explanation

Solution: We use 'at' for a precise time, 'in' for months, years, centuries and long periods and 'on' for days and dates.

[#283] The school is 5 kilometres away . . . . . . . . the station.
Correct Answer

(C) from

Explanation

Solution: We use 'from' to refer to the place where someone or something starts or originates. Hence it makes the sentence meaningful.

[#284] We traveled . . . . . . . . a boat to reach Sri Lanka.
Correct Answer

(C) by

Explanation

Solution: In this sentence, the appropriate preposition to use is "by" . The sentence "We traveled by a boat to reach Sri Lanka." indicates the means or mode of transportation used to travel from one place to another. The preposition "by" is commonly used to denote the mode of transportation or the method through which an action is carried out. While prepositions like "about" and "for" may be suitable in different contexts, they do not convey the intended meaning of indicating the means of travel in this sentence. Therefore, Option C: by is the correct preposition to complete the sentence appropriately.

[#285] The chiropractor jumped . . . . . . . . his back.
Correct Answer

(C) onto

Explanation

Solution: We use onto to talk about direction or movement to a position on a surface, usually with a verb that expresses movement. For example - The cat climbed onto the roof.