Preposition - Study Mode
[#296] I was born . . . . . . . . July 10 th .
Correct Answer
(A) on
Explanation
Solution: We use 'at' for a precise time, 'in' for months, years, centuries and long periods and 'on' for days and dates.
[#297] The mother was anxious . . . . . . . . the safety of her son.
Correct Answer
(B) about
Explanation
Solution: Normally, 'anxious about' and 'anxious at' are used to express concern. 'Anxious about' refers to the subject of worry, and 'anxious at' refers to the cause of worry.
[#298] He has suffered heavy losses, yet he was rolling . . . . . . . . wealth.
Correct Answer
(A) in
Explanation
Solution: 'Roll in' means 'be received in large amounts'. Hence it makes the sentence meaningful.
[#299] His office is . . . . . . . . the second floor to the building.
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. 'On' is correct as it indicates a surface. The other options are wrong as 'at', 'in', and 'of' indicate a specific location, inside something, and possession respectively.
[#300] Rajlakshmi did not get the first prize . . . . . . . . her extra fine performance in the competition.
Correct Answer
(A) inspite of