Question : Comprehension:
In the following passage, some words have been deleted. Fill in the blanks with the help of the alternatives given. Select the most appropriate option for each number.
Professor Sprout was standing (1) ____ a trestle bench in the centre of the greenhouse. (2)_____ twenty (3) ____ of different-coloured ear muffs (4) ______ lying on the bench. Harry (5) _____ his place between Ron and Hermione.
Question:
Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank number 2.
Option 1: near by
Option 2: utmost
Option 3: about
Option 4: round
Correct Answer: about
Solution : The correct choice is the third option.
Explanation : Within the context of Professor Sprout standing near a trestle bench in the greenhouse, the preposition about aptly signifies a general position or vicinity. In this usage, "about" indicates that Professor Sprout is positioned in the area of the trestle bench, capturing the sense of proximity without specifying a precise location or encircling.
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