Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

English

Chapter

Grammar: Preposition

Question:

Find out the sentences with correct use of preposition in the following sentences:

A. It appears to be a case of causing injury due to the driver's negligence.
B. Ivory readily adapts itself from the carver's art.
C. Few things are impossible to diligence and skill.
D. The Secretary took cognizance of the matter immediately.

Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

Options:

A and B only

A and D only

B and C only

B and D only

Correct Answer:

A and D only

Explanation:

The correct answer is Option (2) → A and D only

B. Ivory readily adapts itself from the carver's art. - Incorrect: "From" doesn't accurately represent the relationship between the carver's art and ivory. A better alternative would be "to" as in "adapts itself to the carver's art," indicating the transformation undergone by the ivory.

C. Few things are impossible to diligence and skill. - Incorrect: "To" doesn't convey the intended meaning in this context. The sentence implies that diligence and skill can overcome challenges, making few things impossible. A better option would be "for diligence and skill," suggesting the qualities enable the possibility of accomplishing difficult tasks.