Fill in Blanks (Basic) — Set 10
Questions 91–100 of 123
The keys are _____ the drawer.
Correct Answer: A. in
We use 'in' for objects inside a closed or semi-enclosed space. A drawer is an enclosed container, so 'in' is correct. 'In the drawer' indicates the keys are inside the container.
We stayed _____ home yesterday.
Correct Answer: C. at
The correct answer is at. We use 'at' for general locations, and 'at home' is an idiomatic expression. 'At home' is the standard way to express being in one's residence. This topic is frequently tested in competitive examinations such as RRB NTPC, SSC, and UPSC.
The class will begin _____ 9 AM.
Correct Answer: C. at
We use 'at' for specific times. 9 AM is a specific time, so 'at' is correct. 'At 9 AM' indicates the exact starting time for the class.
I found the letter _____ the bag.
Correct Answer: A. in
We use 'in' for objects inside a container. A bag is a container, and the letter was found inside it, so 'in' is correct. 'In the bag' indicates the letter was inside the bag.
The cat sleeps _____ the bed.
Correct Answer: B. on
We use 'on' for objects resting on top of a surface. A cat sleeping on a bed is resting on its surface, so 'on' is correct. 'On the bed' indicates the cat is lying on top of the bedding.
Let us meet _____ the office.
Correct Answer: A. in
We use 'in' for locations inside buildings. An office is inside a building, so 'in' is correct. 'In the office' is the standard way to indicate meeting at a workplace.
The flowers bloom _____ spring.
Correct Answer: A. in
We use 'in' for seasons. Spring is a season, so 'in' is correct. 'In spring' is the standard way to refer to a time of year.
I have an appointment _____ 2 PM tomorrow.
Correct Answer: C. at
We use 'at' for specific times. 2 PM is a specific time, so 'at' is correct. 'At 2 PM' indicates the exact scheduled time for the appointment.
The painting hangs _____ the room.
Correct Answer: A. in
The correct answer is in. When describing a painting's location within a room (not specifically on a wall), we use 'in'. 'In the room' indicates the painting is somewhere within the room's space. This topic is frequently tested in competitive examinations such as RRB NTPC, SSC, and UPSC.
They gathered _____ the park _____ sunset.
Correct Answer: A. in, at
We use 'in' for parks (enclosed areas) and 'at' for times. 'In the park' locates them in the park space, and 'at sunset' specifies the time. This sentence combines location and time prepositions correctly.