Fill in Blanks (Grammar) — Set 5
Questions 41–50 of 140
She lives _______ United Kingdom.
Correct Answer: A. in
The preposition 'in' is used for large areas, countries, and continents. 'In the United Kingdom' is the standard preposition for geographic locations and regions. Mastering this concept helps in solving grammar-based questions in competitive.
The picture is _______ the wall.
Correct Answer: B. on
The preposition 'on' is used for surfaces. 'On the wall' indicates that the picture is attached to or resting on the surface of the wall. Mastering this concept helps in solving grammar-based questions in competitive.
Let's meet _______ the restaurant _______ 6 PM.
Correct Answer: A. at, at
When arranging a meeting place, English uses 'at' for a venue treated as a point of reference — 'meet at the restaurant' is the natural collocation. 'At' for a specific time (at 6 PM) is also standard. 'In the restaurant' refers to being physically inside the building and is used after you have already arrived, not when setting a meeting point.
He is waiting _______ the door.
Correct Answer: C. at
The preposition 'at' is used for specific points or locations. 'At the door' indicates a specific place where someone is positioned or waiting. Mastering this concept helps in solving grammar-based questions in competitive.
She has been studying _______ three hours.
Correct Answer: B. for
The preposition 'for' is used with durations of time. 'For three hours' indicates a period of time, whereas 'since' would indicate a starting point. Mastering this concept helps in solving grammar-based questions in competitive.
The office is located _______ the fifth floor.
Correct Answer: B. on
The preposition 'on' is used with floors of buildings. 'On the fifth floor' is the standard way to indicate which level of a building something is located. Mastering this concept helps in solving grammar-based questions in competitive.
I haven't seen him _______ last week.
Correct Answer: A. since
'Since' is used to indicate a point in time from which an action has not occurred. 'Since last week' means from that point until now. This is paired with perfect tenses.
She arrived _______ Monday morning.
Correct Answer: B. on
The preposition 'on' is used with specific days and parts of days. 'On Monday morning' specifies a particular day and time of day. Mastering this concept helps in solving grammar-based questions in competitive.
The concert took place _______ the park.
Correct Answer: A. in
'In' is used for outdoor areas and enclosed spaces. 'In the park' indicates the location of an event happening within the park grounds. Mastering this concept helps in solving grammar-based questions in competitive.
We have been waiting _______ an hour.
Correct Answer: B. for
'For' is used to indicate a duration of time. 'For an hour' shows the length of time spent waiting from a point in the past to now. Mastering this concept helps in solving grammar-based questions in competitive.