Question

Fill in the blanks with appropriate prepositions. [10 × ½ = 5] (a) The ultimate decision rests ____ the board of directors.
(b) The doctor advised her to abstain ____ coffee for at least a month.
(c) The capital of United States is named ____ George Washington. (d) I have planted saplings ____ two coconut trees on the eastern side of the garden.
(e) Children should be warned ____ talking to strangers.
(f) John was overcome ____ sorrow when he lost the watch gifted by his grandfather.
(g) Peter was disqualified because he did not abide ____ the rules of the game.
(h) He has recently taken ____ painting as a hobby.
(i) A short vacation in a hill station would be good ____ his health.
(j) The Chairman of the association will preside ____ the meeting.​

Answer 1

Preposition

Explanation:

(a) The ultimate decision rests on the board of directors.

(b) The doctor advised her to abstain from coffee for at least a month.

(c) The capital of United States is named after George Washington.

(d) I have planted saplings of two coconut trees on the eastern side of the garden.

(e) Children should be warned against talking to strangers.

(f) John was overcome by sorrow when he lost the watch gifted by his grandfather.

(g) Peter was disqualified because he did not abide by the rules of the game.

(h) He has recently taken around painting as a hobby.

(i) A short vacation in a hill station would be good for his health.

(j) The Chairman of the association will preside at the meeting.​