Fill in the blank with the suitable preposition:
He is always in a hurry. He drives ______ a tremendous speed.
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 3
The correct answer is Option (3) → at
Complete sentence: He is always in a hurry. He drives at a tremendous speed. So one drives at a speed: "He drives at a tremendous speed."
| Option | Used to show | Example |
|---|---|---|
| (1) with | company or an instrument. English does not say "drive with a speed". | She cut the paper with scissors. |
| (2) in | position inside something or a period of time. It is not used with speed. | The keys are in the drawer. |
| (3) at (answer) | At is the preposition used with speed, rate, price and temperature. | The train was running at 120 kilometres an hour. |
| (4) against | Against means in opposition to. "Against a speed" has no meaning. | The boat moved slowly against the current. |