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    Question

    Fill in the blanks with appropriate prepositions from

    among the choices given below them: I found myself seated ____ two illustrious ladies at the banquet.
    A between Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B among Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C into Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D by Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    Explanation: (a) between: This preposition is used when referring to the position of someone or something in relation to two or more people or things. In this context, "between" is appropriate because it indicates the position of the speaker seated among two illustrious ladies. (b) among: While "among" is generally used for more than two items or people, "between" is preferred when specifically referring to the position of someone or something in relation to two distinct entities. (c) into: "Into" indicates movement or direction, and it is not suitable for describing the seated position in this context. (d) by: "By" is used to indicate the agent performing an action or the means, but it is not appropriate for describing the seated position among two illustrious ladies.

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