Question

She waited...the train at the platform

Answer 1

Answer:

she waited (for) the train at the platform.

The correct answer is *FOR*

Answer 2

The answer is 'for.'

She waited for the train at the platform.

Prepositions

• Prepositions refer to the words that indicate the time, location, direction, day, and relations between different elements in a sentence. They form a member of the Parts of Speech.

• The preposition 'for' is used to define the purpose of an action. The intention of the actor is expressed by the preposition 'for.'

• In the given sentence, the subject is waiting. The purpose of her waiting is to catch the train on the platform. This purpose is expressed by the preposition 'for.'

• The prepositions are usually placed before the nouns in a sentence.

• Other examples of prepositions are in, on, at, with, from, and so on.  

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