Question

Fill in the blanks with suitable propositions:-

1. Little Jack Sat __ a corner
2. She came __ the room
3. He sat __ a stool
4. Do not laugh at others
5. There is no relationship ___ the two brothers ___ a long time

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Answer 1

Answer:

1. in

2. into

3. on

4.

5. between, from

Answer 2

Answer :

1. Little Jack sat in a corner.

2. She came into the room.

3. He sat on a stool.

4. Do not laugh at others.

5. There is no relationship between the two brothers for a long time.

Extra information :

Preposition :

• Preposition denotes the position of a noun.

→ In :

• In is used for larger places.
• Eg : In Mumbai, In India

• It is used for expressing rest.
• Eg : The book is in the bag.

→ Into :

• It denotes motion ( moving )
• Eg : The cat fell into the river.

→ On :

• It is used in speaking of a thing at rest.
• Eg : On the table

• It is used to denote dates.
• Eg : I will come on Friday.

→ At :

• At is used for specific places.
• Eg : At market, At Chennai

• It is used to specifytime.
• Eg : At 8:00 clock

→ Between :

• It is used with reference to two people or things.
• Eg : She stood between me and my friend.

→ For :

• It is used for a period of time.
• Eg : For 2 years