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Target Exam

CUET

Subject

English

Chapter

Grammar: Preposition

Question:

Match the blank sentences in List-I with the correct prepositions from List-II.

List - I

List – II

(A)

Sarita was robbed _______ all her belongings

(I)

with 

(B)

The cruel person beat the stray animal _______ an iron rod 

(II)

for

(C) 

You shall be compensated _______ your loss

(III) 

of

(D)

The flight is _______ time

(IV)

on

Choose the correct answer from the options given below :

Options:

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

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

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

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

Correct Answer:

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

Explanation:

Matching the blank sentences in List-I with the correct prepositions from List-II:

(A) Sarita was robbed of all her belongings. (B) The cruel person beat the stray animal with an iron rod. (C) You shall be compensated for your loss. (D) The flight is on time.

Here's why:

  • Of indicates removal or deprivation. Sarita was deprived of her belongings due to the robbery.
  • With shows the instrument used. The animal was beaten using the iron rod.
  • For signifies reason or exchange. You will receive compensation in return for your loss.
  • On implies punctuality or adherence to a schedule. The flight is departing exactly as planned.

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