Target Exam

CUET

Subject

English

Chapter

Grammar: Preposition

Question:

Identify the sentences with the correct use of Prepositions.

A. His car turned down the road suddenly.
B. Buddhism teaches freedom with the desires.
C. The management is actively looking for a new CEO for the company.
D. It is not easy to stop poaching unless the officials pull up their socks.

Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

Options:

C & D only

A & C only

B & D only

A & D only

Correct Answer:

C & D only

Explanation:

The correct answer is Option (1) - C & D only

 

  • A. His car turned down the road suddenly.

    • The correct preposition should be "turned onto" the road, indicating the direction of movement. Therefore, this sentence is incorrect.
  • B. Buddhism teaches freedom with the desires.

    • The correct preposition should be "from" instead of "with," as Buddhism teaches freedom from desires. Therefore, this sentence is incorrect.
  • C. The management is actively looking for a new CEO for the company.

    • This sentence uses the preposition "for" correctly, indicating that the management is searching for someone to fill a position. Therefore, this sentence is correct.
  • D. It is not easy to stop poaching unless the officials pull up their socks.

    • This sentence uses the preposition "up" correctly in the idiomatic expression "pull up their socks," meaning to make an effort or improve performance. Therefore, this sentence is correct.