When someone or something comes from outside to the inside, we use the word 'into'. Here, hare comes from the outside to the inside of the well.
132.
The doctor gave me a prescription . . . . . . . . my cough.
(A) for
(B) with
(C) at
(D) to
Solution:
The correct preposition to use in this sentence is for. The sentence should read: "The doctor gave me a prescription for my cough." This construction indicates the purpose or intended treatment of the prescription, which is for the cough. The other options do not fit contextually: B. "The doctor gave me a prescription with my cough." (Incorrect) C. "The doctor gave me a prescription at my cough." (Incorrect) D. "The doctor gave me a prescription to my cough." (Incorrect)
133.
I am angry . . . . . . . . your behaviour.
(A) about
(B) of
(C) at
(D) on
Solution:
'At' indicates specificity of something. Here, a specific quality 'behaviour' makes the speaker angry.
134.
I am waiting . . . . . . . . my brother.
(A) on
(B) to
(C) for
(D) at
Solution:
'For' is used to indicate that the wait is related to someone or something specific. Hence it makes the sentence meaningful.
135.
I am going . . . . . . . . Paris.
(A) to
(B) for
(C) in
(D) of
Solution:
'Going to' means 'to visit a place in recent future'. Hence it makes the sentence meaningful.
136.
Try to reach the village . . . . . . . . the sunset.
(A) before
(B) by
(C) from
(D) of
Solution:
'Before' means 'during the period of time preceding (a particular event or time)'. Hence it makes the sentence meaningful.
137.
He is the man . . . . . . . . value.
(A) by
(B) for
(C) with
(D) of
Solution:
The preposition 'of' can be used in many different contexts. It can be used to help quantify a time or measurement (e.g. "the fifth of September" or "three pounds of potatoes") and even identify a location (e.g. "south of California"), but it can also create more general relationships between objects and their nouns.
138.
He was driving . . . . . . . . 180 miles per hour when he crashed . . . . . . . . the central barrier.
(A) at, into
(B) under, around
(C) at, in
(D) in, next to
Solution:
In the first blank, 'at' will be used because it indicates specificity of something. Here, a specific speed '180 miles per hour' is mentioned. In the second blank, 'into' will be used because 'crashed into' means 'to come into violent contact with'.
139.
He is not known . . . . . . . . my brother.
(A) to
(B) for
(C) about
(D) with
Solution:
'To' preposition is used to indicate relationship. In the sentence it is used in the same sense by the speaker.
140.
The matter is . . . . . . . . the jurisdiction of the courts, so they will decide what to do.
(A) about
(B) under
(C) in
(D) of
Solution:
'Under' is used to say who or what controls, governs, or manages someone or something. Hence it makes the sentence meaningful.