Question

Fill a suitable preposition in the blank.
I’m desirous _____ joining the Indian cricket team.
a- with
b- of
c- along
d- as

Answer 1

Hint: We use prepositions to link the noun or the pronoun with the rest of the sentence. Prepositions help in forming a phrase that usually acts like an adjective, adverb, or a noun.

Complete answer:
Let’s look at the different types of prepositions-
> With- ‘With’ is a preposition that is used to indicate feelings and emotions while following an adjective. For example- I ate my food with happiness.
> Of- ‘Of’ is a preposition that is used to represent the subject’s connection with an object. Example- I am thinking of eating dinner.
> Along- ‘Along’ is a preposition that is used to indicate movement beside something. For example- The boy ran along the train.
> As- ‘As’ is a preposition that is used to indicate two actions or incidents taken together at the same time.

From given question, We can conclude that X is desirous of joining the Indian cricket team. We have used ‘of’ to show X’s connection with his action.
Now, let’s examine the given options-
Option a- ‘With’ is an incorrect option because no such feelings or emotions have been expressed in the statement.
Option b- ‘Of’ is the correct option because we can see a connection between the subject and the object.
Option c- ‘Along’ is an incorrect option because we are not indicating a movement.
Option d- ‘As’ is an incorrect option because we have not stated two actions taking place at the same time.

Therefore, the correct answer is Option ‘b’.

Note:
 A preposition cannot function without an object, otherwise, it becomes an adverb. Keep in mind, the preposition acts as a modifier for the subject and not the object.