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She was completely blind . . . . . . . . her faults.
Discuss
Answer & Solution
Answer: Option C
Solution:
In the blank, preposition "to" will be used because preposition "to" is used to indicate a relationship between two things or person or to show the inclination of something on someone. In the given sentence, the girl has a relation with her faults.
12
Can you write . . . . . . . . this pen?
Discuss
Answer & Solution
Answer: Option C
Solution:
One of the meaning of 'with' is 'by means of something'. Here it is enquired whether the person can write by the means of 'pen'.
13
I am angry . . . . . . . . your behaviour.
Discuss
Answer & Solution
Answer: Option C
Solution:
'At' indicates specificity of something. Here, a specific quality 'behaviour' makes the speaker angry.
14
Be polite . . . . . . . . your juniors.
Discuss
Answer & Solution
Answer: Option A
Solution:
In the blank, preposition "to" will be used because preposition "to" is used to indicate a relationship between two things or person or to show the inclination of something on someone.
15
He became addicted . . . . . . . . drug at quite an early age.
Discuss
Answer & Solution
Answer: Option D
Solution:
'To' is correct as 'to' is used to express a connection and an extreme state.
16
The tarin came . . . . . . . . the tunnel.
Discuss
Answer & Solution
Answer: Option B
Solution:
'Through' means 'from one end or side of something to the other'. Hence it makes the sentence meaningful.
17
One of my ancestors rode . . . . . . . . George Washington during the American Revolution.
Discuss
Answer & Solution
Answer: Option B
Solution:
'Alongside' means 'together and in cooperation with'. Hence it makes the sentence meaningful.
18
The film is based . . . . . . . . the novel by Boris Pasternak.
Discuss
Answer & Solution
Answer: Option C
Solution:
'Based on' means 'use ideas or facts when doing something (like making a film)'. Hence it makes the sentence meaningful.
19
He has been absent . . . . . . . . a fortnight.
Discuss
Answer & Solution
Answer: Option C
Solution:
Understanding the Question:
The question asks you to choose the correct preposition to complete the sentence: "He has been absent . . . . . . . . a fortnight." A preposition shows the relationship between a noun or pronoun and other words in a sentence.

Understanding the Options:
* Option A (from): "From" indicates a starting point in time or place.
* Option B (since): "Since" indicates a point in time from which something has continued to the present.
* Option C (for): "For" indicates a duration of time.
* Option D (to): "To" indicates a direction or destination.

Choosing the Correct Preposition:
The sentence talks about how long he has been absent. We need a preposition that shows a duration. "For" is the preposition that shows duration of time. Therefore, "He has been absent for a fortnight" is correct.

Why other options are incorrect:
"From" needs a starting point (e.g., "He has been absent from Monday").
"Since" also needs a specific starting point (e.g., "He has been absent since Monday").
"To" indicates a destination, which doesn't fit the context of absence.
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She is standing . . . . . . . . her boyfriend.
Discuss
Answer & Solution
Answer: Option D
Solution:
In the sentence "She is standing . . . . . . . . her boyfriend," the most appropriate preposition is "with". The preposition "with" is used to indicate being in the company of or in the presence of someone. In this context, it suggests that she is standing alongside or near her boyfriend, implying a sense of togetherness or companionship.

Option A: for – "For" is used to indicate purpose, reason, or benefit, and does not fit the context of standing next to or near someone.

Option B: by – "By" can mean near or next to, but it is more commonly used to indicate proximity in a more static or passive way, and may imply standing close to but not necessarily in direct company. It is less fitting than "with" in this context.

Option C: in – "In" indicates being inside or within something, which does not make sense for this context of standing next to someone.

Therefore, the correct preposition is "with", as it best conveys that she is standing in the company of her boyfriend.