Question

Comprehension: In the following passage, some words have been deleted. Read the passage carefully and select the most appropriate option to fill in each blank. Sarah and Tom love to go to the park (1) ____ weekends. Last Sunday, they (2) ______ a picnic basket with sandwiches, fruit, and juice. They (3) ______ a blanket to sit on and a frisbee to play with. As soon as (4) ________ at the park, Sarah spread the blanket on the green grass. They enjoyed their sandwiches and had juicy oranges. After eating, (5) _______ to play with the frisbee. Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank no. 1.

• A. on
• B. before
• C. during
• D. in

Answer 1

Answer:

A. on

• This question tests your knowledge of Prepositions of Time. The Rule: We use the preposition "on" for specific days of the week (e.g., on Monday) and for weekends. Usage: "On weekends" or "At the weekend" (British English) are both correct, but "on" is the standard choice among the options provided. Why the others are wrong: In: Used for longer periods like months, years, or seasons (e.g., in January, in 2024). Before/During: While grammatically possible in some contexts, they don't fit the general habitual statement "love to go to the park... weekends." "On" is the most natural way to express a recurring time.