Target Exam

CUET

Subject

English

Chapter

Fill Blanks

Question:

On the passing ______ of his grandfather, I sent him a bouquet of flowers and a condolence card.

Options:

Over

Into

By

Away

Correct Answer:

Away

Explanation:

The correct answer is Option (4) → Away

Correct answer: Away

Correct sentence:
On the passing away of his grandfather, I sent him a bouquet of flowers and a condolence card.

Explanation:
The correct phrase is “passing away”, which means death in a polite or gentle manner.

Other options do not form a meaningful or standard expression:

  • Passing over → to ignore

  • Passing into → incorrect

  • Passing by → to move past something

Therefore, the correct option is Away.