Question

In the given text, the blanks are numbered (i)–(iv). Select the best match for all the blanks. Following a row \_\_ (i) \_\_ the shopkeeper \_\_ (ii) \_\_ the price of a frying pan, the cook stood \_\_ (iii) \_\_ a row to withdraw cash \_\_ (iv) \_\_ the ATM booth.

• A. (i) with (ii) over (iii) at (iv) with
• B. (i) at (ii) over (iii) over (iv) in
• C. (i) with (ii) over (iii) in (iv) at
• D. (i) over (ii) with (iii) over (iv) at

Hint:

Prepositions define relationships between elements of a sentence. Choose based on spatial, causal, or relational contexts.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is C

Step 1: Analyze the context for each blank:
(i) The row involves disagreement, hence "with".
(ii) The shopkeeper's control over the price suggests "over".
(iii) A spatial location implies "in".
(iv) A specific place requires "at".
Step 2: Substitute the correct prepositions into the sentence:
"Following a row with the shopkeeper over the price of a frying pan, the cook stood in a row to withdraw cash at the ATM booth."
Step 3: This matches option (C).