Choose the correct preposition from the options given to complete the following sentence.
My niece is doing a Master's degree ____ Mumbai.
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 4
The correct answer is Option (4) → in
Complete sentence: My niece is doing a Master's degree in Mumbai. Mumbai is a city, so the blank takes in.
| Option | Used to show | Example |
|---|---|---|
| (1) around | in the area near a place. A degree is studied in a city, not around it. | There are many hills around the town. |
| (2) at | At is used for a particular point or institution (at the university, at the station). At goes with an institution or a point ("at Mumbai University"). With the name of a city we use "in". | She is studying at Delhi University. |
| (3) on | On is used for a surface or a day (on the table, on Monday), not for a city. | The keys are on the table. |
| (4) in (answer) | In is used for large areas: cities, states and countries (in Mumbai, in India). | My cousin works in Bengaluru. |