Target Exam

CUET

Subject

English

Chapter

Grammar: Preposition

Question:

Fill in the correct prepositions choosing from the options given below:

The noise ________ downstairs prevented me ________ sleeping.

A. in, from
B. from, from
C. from, for
D. of, for

Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

Options:

C only

B only

A only

D only

Correct Answer:

B only

Explanation:

The correct answer is Option (2) - B only

  1. "The noise from downstairs": The preposition "from" is used to indicate the source or origin of the noise.
  2. "prevented me from sleeping": The preposition "from" is correctly used with "prevented" to indicate stopping someone from doing something.

Correct Sentence:

"The noise from downstairs prevented me from sleeping."