Preposition - Study Mode
[#476] There is a temple . . . . . . . . the house.
Correct Answer
(D) across
Explanation
Solution: In the sentence "There is a temple . . . . . . . . the house," the preposition that fits best is "across" . The word "across" is used to indicate that something is situated on the other side of a space or area relative to the reference point (in this case, the house). This implies that the temple is located on the other side of the house, possibly visible from it or nearby. Option A: over – "Over" is used to indicate movement or position directly above something but can imply a covering or no contact. It does not convey the correct relationship in this context. Option B: above – "Above" means higher in position but does not necessarily indicate the same spatial relationship as "across," which suggests a crossing or opposite side. Option C: on – "On" implies direct contact or position on top of a surface, which does not fit the context of the temple being located relative to the house. Therefore, the correct preposition to use is "across" , as it properly conveys the intended meaning of the temple's location in relation to the house.
[#477] He paid the dining bill . . . . . . . . a credit card.
Correct Answer
(D) with
Explanation
Solution: The correct answer is Option D: with Here's why: We use the preposition " with " to indicate the instrument or means used to do something. In this sentence, the credit card is the instrument used to pay the bill. * " He paid the dining bill with a credit card " means he used a credit card as the method of payment. Let's look at why the other options are incorrect: * " for " is used to indicate a reason or purpose. "He paid the dining bill for his friend" would be correct, but not in this context. * " in " is usually used to indicate location or a state of being. "He paid in cash" is possible, but "in a credit card" is grammatically incorrect. * " by " is often used to indicate proximity or agency. "He paid by check" is also possible, similar usage of "with". However, "with" usually prefers to using an instrument or a tool. Therefore, " with " is the most appropriate preposition to use in this sentence.
[#478] He will be discharged . . . . . . . . a week.
Correct Answer
(A) after
Explanation
Solution: 'After' means 'later than' and 'next in time or place'. 'After' can be used before a noun phrase (as a preposition).
[#479] Muslims believe . . . . . . . . one God named Allah.
Correct Answer
(B) in
Explanation
Solution: 'Believe in' means 'have faith in the truth or existence of something'. Hence it makes the sentence meaningful.
[#480] In less than 60 years the refugee from India had become fully assimilated . . . . . . . . the local community.
Correct Answer
(C) into