'Lay trap for (someone)' means 'to put in place or in motion a strategy to trick someone and catch them unawares, especially to expose something about them or something they have done'. Hence it makes the sentence meaningful.
12.
The kitten is sleeping . . . . . . . . the table.
(A) in
(B) on
(C) above
(D) within
Solution:
'On' is used to show that something is in a position above something else and touching it. Here 'kitten' is above the 'table' and touching it.
13.
Ram must be back home . . . . . . . . 10 o'clock.
(A) for
(B) to
(C) by
(D) till
Solution:
As a preposition of time, 'by' means before a specific time. 'By' shows a time limit for something to happen. An event must happen before a specific time is reached. For example - Please send me the report by Tuesday.
14.
She went to the party . . . . . . . . Sherlock Holmes, complete with a pipe and a cane.
(A) as
(B) by
(C) on
(D) to
Solution:
We use 'as' with a noun to refer to the role or purpose of a person or thing. Hence it makes the sentence meaningful.
15.
Alia parted . . . . . . . . her parents in tears.
(A) by
(B) with
(C) of
(D) from
Solution:
'Part with' means to give up something or let go of something whereas 'part from' means to separate from someone. Here 'part from' will be the correct usage.
16.
The bird flew . . . . . . . . my head.
(A) across
(B) over
(C) beside
(D) behind
Solution:
'Over' means 'at or to a point across intervening space etc. (directly perpendicular to the object)'. Hence it is the correct preposition to be used in the sentence.
17.
There has been an exciting new technological break . . . . . . . . .
(A) about
(B) through
(C) down
(D) for
Solution:
'Break through' means 'to achieve success in a particular area'. Hence it makes the sentence meaningful.
18.
The fan moves . . . . . . . . our head.
(A) on
(B) in
(C) above
(D) within
Solution:
'Above' means 'at a higher level or layer than'. Hence it makes the sentence meaningful.
19.
The old man is walking . . . . . . . . a stick.
(A) in
(B) of
(C) with
(D) by
Solution:
One of the meaning of 'with' is 'by means of something'. Here, old man is walking by means of a stick.
20.
What did you think . . . . . . . . the film? I did not like it much.
(A) in
(B) of
(C) about
(D) on
Solution:
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