GATE EC 2019 Set 1 — Question 2

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

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The boat arrived__________dawn.

Correct answer (B) at Solution The preposition 'at' is used for specific points in time, such as 'at dawn', 'at noon', 'at midnight', 'at 3 PM'. Let's analyze the options: (A) 'in' is used for longer periods (e.g., in the morning, in July, in 2019). (B) 'at' is correct for specific times like 'dawn'. (C) 'on' is used for specific days or dates (e.g., on Monday, on July 4th). (D) 'under' indicates position, not time. Therefore, the correct preposition is 'at'. Turn this into a strength. Explore AI-powered practice and doubt support with Success Tracker.

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Correct answer (B) at Solution The preposition 'at' is used for specific points in time, such as 'at dawn', 'at noon', 'at midnight', 'at 3 PM'. Let's analyze the options: (A) 'in' is used for longer periods (e.g., in the morning, in July, in 2019). (B) 'at' is correct for specific times like 'dawn'. (C) 'on' is used for specific days or dates (e.g., on Monday, on July 4th). (D) 'under' indicates position, not time. Therefore, the correct preposition is 'at'.

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