The train arrived ___ time.
Difficulty: Easy
About this MCQ
This Easy Prepositions MCQ checks one syllabus fact.
The question is: “The train arrived ___ time.”
The accepted answer is D. On. “The train arrived ___ time.” is answered by On (option D). Option A (“By”) does not match the stem; it is a near-miss used to catch incomplete recall of On. Option B (“In”) does not match the stem; it is a near-miss used to catch incomplete recall of On. Remaining alternatives (At) fall outside the same rule and should be eliminated once On is identified. Prepositions questions of this type reward precise definitions rather than approximate associations. Prepositions recall of this distinction is a regular item in FPSC, PPSC, NTS, and CSS papers.
- A. By
Why not A: “By” is not correct. The accepted answer is D. On. “The train arrived ___ time.” is answered by On (option D). Option A (“By”) does not match the stem; it is a near-miss used to catch incomplete recall of On. Option B (“In”) does n
- B. In
Why not B: “In” is not correct. The accepted answer is D. On. “The train arrived ___ time.” is answered by On (option D). Option A (“By”) does not match the stem; it is a near-miss used to catch incomplete recall of On. Option B (“In”) does n
- C. At
Why not C: “At” is not correct. The accepted answer is D. On. “The train arrived ___ time.” is answered by On (option D). Option A (“By”) does not match the stem; it is a near-miss used to catch incomplete recall of On. Option B (“In”) does n
- D. On ✓
Correct answer
D. On
Explanation
“The train arrived ___ time.” is answered by On (option D). Option A (“By”) does not match the stem; it is a near-miss used to catch incomplete recall of On. Option B (“In”) does not match the stem; it is a near-miss used to catch incomplete recall of On. Remaining alternatives (At) fall outside the same rule and should be eliminated once On is identified. Prepositions questions of this type reward precise definitions rather than approximate associations. Prepositions recall of this distinction is a regular item in FPSC, PPSC, NTS, and CSS papers.
Source: Prepositions Official FPSC-Style Reference Guide
Tags: prepositions, FPSC, grammar, English usage
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