Question

Sunita decided to set .............. some time every day for prayers.

• A. aside
• B. on
• C. up
• D. in

Hint:

“Set aside” is used when reserving something—time, money, or resources—for a dedicated purpose.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is A

The phrasal verb “set aside” means to reserve or keep something for a special purpose.
In this context, Sunita is reserving a portion of her time every day specifically for prayers.
Option (a) “aside” fits perfectly because it conveys the idea of intentionally keeping time separate from other activities.
Option (b) “on” does not work here, as “set on” means to attack or to be determined about something, which is unrelated to the context.
Option (c) “up” usually means to establish, arrange, or prepare something, e.g., “set up a meeting,” which is not the intended meaning here.
Option (d) “in” is also incorrect because “set in” refers to something beginning and continuing, like “Winter has set in.”
Thus, “set aside” is the correct idiomatic choice, and the sentence becomes: “Sunita decided to set aside some time every day for prayers.”
This construction is common in both formal and informal contexts when talking about allocating time, money, or resources for a specific goal.