Question

She was leaning _____ the pillar.

Answer 1

she was leaning number of the pillar

Answer 2

Complete question:

She was leaning _____ the pillar.

1. from

2. against

3. in

4. for

Choose the correct preposition

Answer:

She was leaning against the pillar.    

Explanation:

• In English, a preposition is a part of speech which comes before a noun or a pronoun and employs a relationship between the elements of a clause or words.

• Inappropriate use of these relational words often brings ambiguous improper meanings and creates misunderstandings.

• Here, option 2. against is the correct and most appropriate preposition as it refers to a single and simple preposition adapted to describe the meaning of in touch, close to, touching or hitting somebody/something. i.e. She was leaning close to the pillar.

• The other options are wrong as from, in, and for indicating a source, place and purpose respectively. These don't fit well the given question.

Therefore the correct answer is option 2. against

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