Target Exam

CUET

Subject

English

Chapter

Grammar: Preposition

Question:

Choose the correct preposition to fill in the blank:-

______ being fined, he was sentenced to a term of imprisonment.

Options:

beside

besides

against

on

Correct Answer:

besides

Explanation:

The correct answer is Option (2) - besides

  • The sentence would read: "Besides being fined, he was sentenced to a term of imprisonment."
  • "Besides" means in addition to or apart from, which fits the context of adding information about the consequences he faced.

OTHER OPTIONS

  • "beside" → Means next to or at the side of, which does not fit here.
  • "against" → Suggests opposition, which is not relevant in this context.
  • "on" → Does not appropriately convey the meaning needed for the sentence.