Question

Choose the appropriate preposition and fill in the blank-
We are all excited ____ going on holiday next week.
a- to
b- about
c- towards
d- of

Answer 1

Hint: We use prepositions to link the noun or the pronoun with the rest of the sentence. Prepositions help in modifying and identifying the position of the nouns and pronouns.

Complete answer:
Let’s look at the functions of different prepositions.
To- ‘To’ is a preposition that is used to identify the movement of an object from one place to another. Example- We went to the market.
About- ‘About’ is a preposition that is used to indicate a specific subject. For example- I have written a letter about my absence.
Towards- ‘Towards’ is a preposition that is used to indicate a specific direction. For example- The boys ran towards their car.
Of- ‘Of’ is a preposition that is used to indicate relation with something. Example- She has always dreamt of becoming a doctor.
In the given question- We can conclude that X and Y are excited about going on holiday next week. Here, we are talking about a specific subject. Hence, we have used ‘about’.
Now, let’s examine the given options-
Option a- ‘To’ is an incorrect option because we are not indicating a movement from one place to another.
Option b- ‘About’ is the correct option because we are talking about a specific subject.
Option c- ‘Towards’ is an incorrect option because we are not indicating a specific direction.
Option d- ‘Of’ is an incorrect option because we are not indicating a relation with something.
The correct answer is Option ‘b’.

Note:
A preposition cannot function without an object, otherwise, it becomes an adverb. Example- 1) She performed above the stage. 2) She sat above. Here, in 1), the use of ‘above’ indicates a position, whereas in 2), ‘above’ acts as an adverb that is describing the verb, ‘sat’.