Fill in the blank (preposition with “fell ___”) “The boy fell ______ the bicycle.” Choose the correct preposition.
Verbal Ability
Selecting Words
Difficulty: Easy
Choose an option
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Aoff
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Bfrom
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Cof
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Ddown
Answer
Correct Answer: off
Explanation
Given data
- Motion away from a surface/vehicle is implied.
Concept/ApproachThe correct preposition for separation from a surface/vehicle is “off.”
Option analysisoff — correct: “fell off the bicycle.”from — possible in some contexts but less idiomatic here.of — incorrect.down — lacks the complement and changes meaning.
Final Answeroff