Target Exam

CUET

Subject

English

Chapter

Grammar: Preposition

Question:

Choose suitable prepositions to fill in the blanks:

We stood _________ the bridge connecting the two halves _________ the building.

Options:

on, of

under, with

along, to

at, off

Correct Answer:

on, of

Explanation:

The correct answer is Option (1) - on, of

The correct answer is: "on, of" → We stood on the bridge connecting the two halves of the building.

  • "On" is the correct preposition because we stand on a bridge, not under or along it.
  • "Of" is correct because it shows possession/part-whole relationship ("the two halves of the building").

OTHER OPTIONS

  • "Under, with"  → "Under" suggests being below the bridge, which is not the intended meaning. "With" does not fit logically.
  • "Along, to"  → "Along" suggests movement beside something, not standing on it. "To" does not correctly express possession.
  • "At, off"  → "At" does not correctly describe the position, and "off" is incorrect because the sentence needs a possessive preposition.