Preposition - Study Mode

[#441] There are apple trees . . . . . . . . the house.
Correct Answer

(C) behind

Explanation

Solution: 'Behind' can be used as a preposition and means 'at or to the back of someone or something'. Hence it makes the sentence meaningful.

[#442] "Telephone my office and ask . . . . . . . . Mr. Wang," I said.
Correct Answer

(C) for

Explanation

Solution: 'Ask for' means 'to say that you want someone to come and speak to you'. Hence it makes the sentence meaningful.

[#443] For a whole month they lived . . . . . . . . fruit and water.
Correct Answer

(B) on

Explanation

Solution: 'Live on' means 'to subsist on a particular type of food'. Hence it makes the sentence meaningful.

[#444] . . . . . . . . my opinion you should buy the blue shirt.
Correct Answer

(A) in

Explanation

Solution: The correct preposition to use in this sentence is in . The sentence should read: "In my opinion, you should buy the blue shirt." The phrase "in my opinion" is an idiomatic expression used to introduce a personal viewpoint or belief. The other options are not suitable in this context: B. "On my opinion" (Incorrect) C. "At my opinion" (Incorrect) D. None of the above (Incorrect)

[#445] His success was due . . . . . . . . the support he got from the team.
Correct Answer

(B) to

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.