WBCS.LIVE practice question

Use the appropriate preposition in the sentence: We sat _________ the shade of the tree.

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

Answer options

  1. Under
  2. below
  3. in
  4. Through

Correct answer and explanation

Correct answer: in

Explanation: Rule (Prepositions of Place): When we talk about sitting or resting inside a protective covering (like shade, sunlight, rain), we usually use the preposition 'in'. The word under refers more to physical position, while in the shade means within the cool covering provided by the tree. The correct phrase is 'in the shade of the tree' because it means sitting within the area covered by the tree’s shade. ✅ Correct Answer: C. in