More Questions from Selecting Words

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
  • A
    off
  • B
    from
  • C
    of
  • D
    down

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

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