Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

English

Chapter

Grammar: Preposition

Question:

Fill in the blanks in the sentences given in List I with the correct prepositions given as the options in List II

LIST I

LIST II

A. Jaya has decided to embark _____ a new journey

I. Into

B. Parents should never discriminate _____ their children

II. on

C. The Sharma's and the Khanna's have entered _____ a marriage alliance

III. Against

D. It can get quite different to reconcile _____ certain people

IV. With

Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

Options:

A-II, B-III, C-I, D-IV

A-I, B-II, C-III, D-IV

A-II, B-I, C-III, D-IV

A-IV, B-III, C-II, D-I

Correct Answer:

A-II, B-III, C-I, D-IV

Explanation:

The correct answer is Option (1) → A-II, B-III, C-I, D-IV

Here is a detailed explanation of each option:

A. Jaya has decided to embark on a new journey.

The preposition on is used to indicate the start of something, such as a journey, a project, or a new phase of life. Therefore, the correct answer is on.

B. Parents should never discriminate against their children.

The preposition against is used to indicate that someone is being treated unfairly or differently from others. Therefore, the correct answer is against.

C. The Sharma's and the Khanna's have entered into a marriage alliance.

The preposition into is used to indicate that someone is becoming involved in something, such as an agreement, a relationship, or a new situation. Therefore, the correct answer is into.

D. It can get quite difficult to reconcile with certain people.

The preposition with is used to indicate that something is being done to someone or something else. In this case, it is being used to indicate that someone is trying to make up with someone else. Therefore, the correct answer is with.