WBCS.LIVE practice question
Fill in the blank with an appropriate preposition. The crew were _________ the ship for a month.
Solve this multiple-choice question and check the correct answer with its explanation below.
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Correct answer and explanation
Correct answer: on board
Explanation: The correct phrase is ‘on board’, which means being present in or on a ship, aircraft, or vehicle. On board ✅: correct usage, means being present in or on a ship, aircraft, or vehicle. Aboard ❌: also means on a ship/plane, but the standard phrase here is on board. On ❌: incomplete expression; does not convey the intended meaning. Off ❌: means not on the ship, opposite of what is required. ✅ Correct Answer: on board.