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 1.
Option 1: back off
Option 2: after back
Option 3: behind
Option 4: afterwards
Correct Answer: behind
Solution : The correct choice is the third option.
Explanation : The preposition behind is the most suitable choice to indicate the position of Professor Sprout concerning the trestle bench. In this context, it conveys that Professor Sprout was positioned at the rear or back of the trestle bench in the centre of the greenhouse.
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