Question

Choose the appropriate preposition.
The visit of the chief minister to Delhi has been advanced _____ two days
(1) for
(2) by
(3) over
(4) with

Answer 1

By is the correct answer

Answer 2

The right preposition in the given blank is option 2: by

• The preposition is most commonly used before nouns, pronouns, or phrases to indicate a certain direction, location, time, or place.
• When expressing time in a specific way, the preposition "by" might be used.
• It establishes a form of the deadline, stating that something will happen by a certain day or certain time.
• Because "two days" refers to the time when the chief minister will visit, the correct preposition is "by."
• In the blank, other prepositions in the selections are inappropriate.
• Another example of this type of sentence is: Students must make picnic payments by end of the week.
• Hence, the correct sentence is: The visit of the chief minister to Delhi has been advanced by two days.