Question

Directions: Fill in the blank with the correct preposition.

The bells ring ____ regular intervals _____ the day.

1. at, throughout
2. in, from
3. on, off
4. for, in

Answer 1

Correct Answer - Option 1 : at, throughout

The correct answer is 'at, throughout.'

 

• The given sentence is talking something about the ringing bells.
• Let us explore the given options:
  • The preposition 'at' is used for expressing the time when an event takes place.
  • The preposition 'throughout' means from beginning to the end of an event or period of time.
  • The preposition 'in' is used for expressing the length of time before a future event is expected to happen.
  • The preposition 'from' is used for indicating the point in time at which a particular process, event, or activity starts.
  • The preposition 'on' is used for indicating the day or part of a day during which an event takes place.
  • The preposition 'off' means starting a journey or race; leaving.
  • The preposition 'for' is used for saying how long something lasts or continues.
     

Hence, the correct answer is option 1.

Complete Sentence: The bells ring at regular intervals throughout the day.