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The sentences given with blanks are to be filled with an appropriate word(s). Four alternatives are suggested for each question. For each question, choose the correct alternative and click the button corresponding to it. 
Most children remain______school between the ages of seven and ten.

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SSC CGL 2016 (Tier 1) Previous Year Question Paper (11-Sep-2016) (Shift 2)
The correct answer is

at

The question requires identifying the correct preposition to fill in the blank: "Most children remain ______ school between the ages of seven and ten."

In this context, several prepositions are available:

  • In
  • Under
  • At
  • Inside

The proper preposition to use with locations or institutions such as schools when indicating presence is "at." Therefore, the correct sentence is: "Most children remain at school between the ages of seven and ten."

Explanation: In English, the preposition "at" is often used to denote a specific point or location, such as a school. While "in" can also indicate location, it is more commonly used for enclosed or defined spaces. "Under" and "inside" are not typically used in this context.

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