Select the sentence with the correct use of a double preposition.
The cat emerged from out of the cupboard quietly.
A double preposition combines two prepositions to express a single, precise relationship, and "from out of" is an established double preposition in English.
"The cat emerged from out of the cupboard quietly" uses this recognised combination correctly to show movement out of an enclosed space.
The remaining sentences rearrange or combine the prepositions in non-standard ways that are not accepted double preposition forms.
Similar Questions
Select the sentence with the correct preposition indicating movement and direction.
Important Questions from Correct Usage of Word
Directions: Given below is a word, followed by three sentences that consist of that word. Identify the sentence(s) that express(es) the meaning of the word.
INTEREST
A. She must be allowed to grieve and interest in her own way.
B. He urged further interest rate cuts in a bid to kick-start the economy.
C. It might interest you to learn that I've changed my opinion on that matter.
Directions: Given below is a word, followed by three sentences that consist of that word. Identify the sentence(s) that express(es) the meaning of the word.
REVISED
A. The college has revised its plans because of local objections.
B. The revised proposal will be presented to the board for discussion at Tuesday's meeting.
C. The judge was revised in the newspapers for his opinions on rape.
Directions: Given below is a word, followed by three sentences that consist of that word. Identify the sentence(s) that express(es) the meaning of the word.
DEFY
A. The brave young woman decided to defy the rules and pursue her dreams.
B. His actions openly defied the authority of the government.
C. The officer was convicted for refusing to defy orders
Directions: Given below is a word, followed by three sentences that consist of that word. Identify the sentence(s) that express(es) the meaning of the word.
HANDLE
A. She carefully held the handle of the door.
B. The detective found a crucial piece of evidence with his keen handle on the case.
C. He couldn't handle the pressure and decided to quit.
Select the option in which the usage of the given word is INCORRECT or INAPPROPRIATE.
EXPECT
