Fill in Blanks (Basic) — Set 9
Questions 81–90 of 123
We eat _____ rice and _____ bread every day.
Correct Answer: C. no article needed
The correct answer is no article needed. Both 'rice' and 'bread' are uncountable nouns, so no articles are needed. When discussing food items consumed regularly in general terms, articles are omitted. This topic is frequently tested in competitive examinations such as RRB NTPC, SSC, and UPSC.
I live _____ Delhi.
Correct Answer: A. in
We use 'in' for cities, countries, and large geographical areas. Delhi is a city, so 'in' is the correct preposition. 'I live in Delhi' is the standard way to express residence in a city.
I was born _____ 1995.
Correct Answer: A. in
We use 'in' for years and months. 1995 is a year, so 'in' is correct. The expression 'born in 1995' is the standard way to state a birth year.
She sits _____ the table.
Correct Answer: C. at
The correct answer is at. We use 'at' for positions at a specific place or location, especially tables and desks. 'Sit at the table' is the standard expression for sitting beside or around a table for working or eating. This topic is frequently tested in competitive examinations such as RRB NTPC, SSC, and UPSC.
The book is _____ the shelf.
Correct Answer: B. on
We use 'on' for objects resting on top of a surface. A book placed on a shelf sits on top of it, so 'on' is correct. 'On the shelf' indicates the book is sitting atop the shelf.
I will meet you _____ noon.
Correct Answer: C. at
We use 'at' for specific times. Noon is a specific time, so 'at' is correct. 'At noon' is the standard expression for a specific moment in time.
He works _____ a bank.
Correct Answer: A. in
We use 'in' for enclosed spaces and institutions. A bank is an institution where people work inside, so 'in' is correct. 'Work in a bank' is the standard expression for employment there.
The picture hangs _____ the wall.
Correct Answer: B. on
We use 'on' for objects attached to or resting against a surface. A picture hung on a wall is affixed to its surface, so 'on' is correct. 'On the wall' is the standard location for wall-mounted items.
She arrived _____ 5 PM.
Correct Answer: C. at
We use 'at' for specific times. 5 PM is a specific time, so 'at' is correct. 'Arrived at 5 PM' indicates the exact moment of arrival.
I wait _____ the bus stop.
Correct Answer: C. at
We use 'at' for specific locations, especially stops and stations. A bus stop is a designated place, so 'at' is correct. 'At the bus stop' is the standard way to indicate waiting at that location.