Preposition - Study Mode
[#436] Throw this pen . . . . . . . . the dustbin.
Correct Answer
(A) into
Explanation
Solution: In this sentence, "Throw this pen into the dustbin," the preposition "into" is the correct choice. It indicates the direction of the action, specifying that you should throw the pen in the direction of the dustbin, with the intention of it landing inside the dustbin. The other options are not suitable for this context: Option B: "in" would imply that you should throw the pen while it is already inside the dustbin, which is not the intended meaning. Option C: "none" is not correct as a preposition is needed in the sentence. Option D: "on" would imply that you should throw the pen on top of the dustbin, which is also not the intended meaning.
[#437] The kitchen is . . . . . . . . the back of the house.
Correct Answer
(D) at
Explanation
Solution: 'At' indicates specific time, location or position. Hence it is the correct preposition to be used in the sentence.
[#438] The children were freed . . . . . . . . the danger.
Correct Answer
(B) from
Explanation
Solution: 'Freed from' means 'to release or unburden someone or something from someone or something'. Hence it makes the sentence meaningful.
[#439] That child died . . . . . . . . heavy fever.
Correct Answer
(C) of
Explanation
Solution: 'Died of' means 'to die because of (something)'. Hence it makes the sentence meaningful.
[#440] She read the class a story . . . . . . . . a clever mouse deer.
Correct Answer
(B) about
Explanation
Solution: The most common meaning of 'about' as a preposition is 'on the subject of' or 'connected with'. Hence it makes the sentence meaningful.