Question

Fill the correct preposition :

The flames finally died ........

I think "down" would be fine, but what do u think?

Answer 1

'off' would be the ans

Answer 2

The flames finally died off.

EXPLANATION:

The term 'but' comes under the category of "preposition". Off can act as adverb, and also as preposition.

Prepositions are used to link phrases, nouns and pronouns. It is also used to establish meaning to sentences. Prepositions are used preciding pronouns and nouns to establish meaningful sentences.  

In case, if the prepostions are mismatched in any sentences, then that sentence will be meaningless.

Some examples of prepositions are on, in, at, behind etc.