Target Exam

CUET

Subject

English

Chapter

Grammar: Preposition

Question:

Identify which of the following sentences are correct in their use of Prepositions.

A. He is the man I was looking for.
B. I have eaten nothing since four days.
C. Camels are peculiarly adapted for life in desert.
D. There is no cure to common cold.
E. Mumbai is famous for its textiles.

Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

Options:

A & E only

A, B & E only

C & D only

D & E only

Correct Answer:

A & E only

Explanation:

The correct answer is Option (1) - A & E only

  • A. He is the man I was looking for. - Correct. "For" is the appropriate preposition.

  • E. Mumbai is famous for its textiles. - Correct. "For" is the correct preposition to use with "famous."

Why the others are incorrect:

  • B. I have eaten nothing since four days. - Incorrect. It should be "for four days." "Since" is used with a specific point in time (e.g., "since yesterday"), while "for" is used with a duration of time (e.g., "for four days").

  • C. Camels are peculiarly adapted for life in the desert. - While "for" isn't grammatically wrong, "to" is the more common and natural preposition to use with "adapted." "Adapted to" is the preferred phrasing.

  • D. There is no cure to common cold. - Incorrect. It should be "There is no cure for the common cold."