Direction: In the following passage at certain points you are given a choice of three words marked a), b) and c), one of which fits the meaning of the passage. Choose the best word out of the three. Mark the letter, viz., a), b) or c), relating to this word on your Answer Sheet. Passage After having slept for an hour, Bond decided to go out into the city and try to find his contact. After changing his suit, he carefully locked his room and stepped out of the hotel. No one was around. But he had walked only for a few minutes when it suddenly ---(1)--- to him that he was being ----(2)--- by someone. There was no----(3)--- for it except a very slight ----(4)---- of footsteps. He was now walking ----(5)--- the main street, which was crowded ----(6)--- people. He became extremely aware of the danger of people threatening him.
What would Come in place of 6?
With
Understanding the Fill in the Blank Question
This question asks us to complete a sentence in a passage by choosing the most appropriate word from the given options for blank number (6). The passage describes a character, Bond, walking in a city street and noticing he might be followed. The specific sentence we need to focus on is: "He was now walking ----(5)--- the main street, which was crowded ----(6)--- people." We need to determine the best word for blank (6).
Analyzing the Sentence Context
The sentence describes the main street where Bond is walking. It says the street "was crowded ----(6)--- people". The word "crowded" indicates that the street was full of people. We need a preposition that correctly links "crowded" to the noun "people" in this context.
Examining the Options for Blank (6)
Let's look at the options provided for blank (6):
- With
- By
- In
- None of these
Evaluating Each Option
We will now evaluate how well each option fits into the blank (6):
| Option | Placement in Sentence | Analysis |
|---|---|---|
| With | crowded with people | This is a standard and very common way to describe a place that is full of people. "Crowded with" means filled or packed with. |
| By | crowded by people | While technically possible (the people are the agents causing the crowding), "crowded with" is the more idiomatic and typical phrase used to describe a place full of something or someone. "Crowded by" might be used more when emphasizing the action of crowding by the people rather than the state of the place. |
| In | crowded in people | This phrase does not make grammatical sense in this context. You might be "crowded in a small space" or "crowded in by others", but not "crowded in people". |
Determining the Correct Preposition
Based on common English usage, the phrase "crowded with" is the standard way to describe a place (like a street) that is full of people. It accurately conveys the meaning that the street was packed with a large number of people. While "crowded by" can sometimes be used, "crowded with" is the most natural and appropriate choice here to describe the state of the street.
Comparing the options, "With" fits the meaning and grammar perfectly. "By" is less common and less natural in this context. "In" is grammatically incorrect.
Conclusion
The word that best fits in blank (6) to complete the sentence "He was now walking ----(5)--- the main street, which was crowded ----(6)--- people" is "With". This makes the phrase "crowded with people", which is a common and correct expression.
Revision Table: Key Concepts
| Concept | Explanation | Example |
|---|---|---|
| Cloze Test | An exercise where words are removed from a text and the participant must replace them. | Filling in blanks in a passage. |
| Preposition Usage | Choosing the correct word (like 'with', 'by', 'in') to show the relationship between nouns, pronouns, or phrases. | e.g., on the table, under the chair, crowded with people. |
| Idiomatic Expressions | Phrases or expressions whose meaning cannot be deduced from the individual words. Often requires knowing standard usage. | e.g., 'kick the bucket' (to die), 'crowded with people'. |
Additional Information: Prepositions with 'Crowded'
The word 'crowded' is an adjective often used to describe a place that contains too many people or things. The most common preposition used with 'crowded' when indicating what it is crowded with is 'with'.
- A room crowded with furniture.
- A beach crowded with tourists.
- The train was crowded with commuters.
Less commonly, 'by' can be used, often emphasizing the action of crowding, especially if the subject is being crowded (e.g., "He felt crowded by the large group"). However, when describing a place filled with items or people, 'with' is the preferred preposition.
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