Fill in the blank with an appropriate Preposition:
The Soldiers are _____ War.
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 1
The correct answer is Option (1) → at
Complete sentence: The Soldiers are at War. "The soldiers are at war" says they are fighting a war.
| Option | Used to show | Example |
|---|---|---|
| (1) at (answer) | At war is a fixed phrase meaning engaged in fighting a war. "At" is used in the same way in at peace, at rest and at work, which describe a state or condition. | The two countries have been at war for three years. |
| (2) on | On is used in phrases such as on duty, on leave and on strike, but "on war" is not English. | The guard is on duty tonight. |
| (3) in | In is used for a general time or situation (in war and in peace, in a war), but "are in war" is not used for the state of fighting. | Many people lost their homes in the war. |
| (4) with | With names the enemy (at war with a country). "Are with war" makes no sense. | The kingdom was at war with its neighbour. |