Question

A part of the sentence is underlined, below are alternatives (1), (2), (3) which may improve the sentence. Choose the correct alternative. Choose (4) if no improvement is required.
The floor of the hall was covered by a carpet.

• A. Covered in
• B. Covered with
• C. Covered upon
• D. No improvement

Hint:

Use "covered with" when something is placed on top of a surface, like a carpet covering the floor.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is B

Step 1: Understand the proper preposition.
When describing something that covers a surface, the correct preposition to use is \textit{with}, not \textit{by}.
Step 2: Evaluate the alternatives.
"COVERED IN" is used for things that are inside or surrounded by something, not on top of it.
"COVERED WITH" is the correct choice as it means that something is placed over the surface.
"COVERED UPON" is incorrect as it is not used in this context.
Step 3: Conclusion.
The correct preposition is \textit{with}, so the sentence should be "The floor of the hall was covered with a carpet."