Question
Download Solution PDFFill in the blank using the appropriate word from the following given options:
The football game was canceled ________ the heavy rain.
Answer (Detailed Solution Below)
Detailed Solution
Download Solution PDFThe correct answer is '3' i.e., after .
Key Points
- The given sentence is indicating the reason for the cancellation of the football game.
- In this context, the word "after" is used to show that the cancellation happened as a result of the heavy rain.
- The other options (onto, upon, from) do not fit grammatically or contextually in this sentence.
Correct sentence: The football game was canceled after the heavy rain.
Additional Information
- Understanding Prepositions:
- Onto: Indicates movement towards a surface. Example: She climbed onto the roof.
- Upon: Often used in formal contexts, similar to "on." Example: Once upon a time.
- From: Indicates the point in space or time at which a journey, motion, or action starts. Example: She is from Canada.
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