GATE CE 2023 Set 2 — Question 1

MCQ+1 / -0.33EasyEnglish Grammar (Tenses, Articles, Prepositions, Conjunctions)Verbal AptitudeGeneral Aptitude

General Aptitude → Verbal Aptitude → English Grammar (Tenses, Articles, Prepositions, Conjunctions)

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Question

The line ran_______the page, right through the centre, and divided the page into two.

Correct answer (A) across Solution The preposition 'across' is used to describe movement or position from one side of something to the other, often passing through the middle. In this context, 'The line ran across the page' correctly indicates that the line spanned the width of the page through its center. Turn this into a strength. Explore AI-powered practice and doubt support with Success Tracker.

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Correct answer (A) across Solution The preposition 'across' is used to describe movement or position from one side of something to the other, often passing through the middle. In this context, 'The line ran across the page' correctly indicates that the line spanned the width of the page through its center.

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