WBCS.LIVE practice question

Fill in the blanks with appropriate word or preposition. We shall discuss the matter _____________ a cup of tea.

Solve this multiple-choice question and check the correct answer with its explanation below.

Answer options

  1. on
  2. before
  3. with
  4. over

Correct answer and explanation

Correct answer: with

Explanation: Context: The phrase 'discuss the matter' is followed by the preposition 'over' when it refers to talking during something (like tea, lunch, or coffee). 1. on ❌ – incorrect preposition. 2. before ❌ – wrong context. 3. with ❌ – incorrect for this expression. 4. over ✅ – correct preposition used for casual discussions. Correct/Example Sentence: We shall discuss the matter over a cup of tea tomorrow.