Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank no 3 ........

English Language (MTS) Fill in the blanks

In the following passage, some words have been deleted. Fill in the blanks with the help of the options given. Select the most
appropriate option for each blank.
Recently, there was a news report about a man who tried to catch a robber but suffered a hip (1)______ in the process. The victim was a
plumber and he was (2)______ in the hall outside the bedroom. He had left the bedroom door open for better ventilation. (3)______ two
hours after midnight, he heard some noise from the bedroom. When he went in to check, he found a man (4)______ open the cupboard
and taking away jewellery and cash. On seeing him, the robber tried to escape and jumped from the second floor. The plumber
(5)______ the robber and jumped after him. Unfortunately, he hit a concrete wall and broke his hip; he was rushed to a nearby hospital.
The robber managed to escape.

Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank no. 3.

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Explanation:

Correct Option: 2. About

• Let's look at the purpose and usage of these prepositions.
• For: We commonly this preposition to indicate the purpose or reason for something.
• Example: These fruits are for the children.
• About: We use this preposition to introduce a subject, or topic which we are about to discuss. • Example: The lecture delivered by Professor Steven was about digital humanities and its application.
• At: It is also known as the preposition of time. Used to indicate the particular moment at which something occurred.
• Example: Meena was supposed to board the train at 8 pm tonight.
• By: It is used for indication of place, time, measurement, means of travel, etc.
• Example: She was sitting by the phone in case her sister called.
• In the given sentence, the report is talking about the details of the night of the robbery. Hence, the correct answer is option 2.