Question

Fill in the blank with the most appropriate word.
I’m still waiting _____ the Blue Train.
a) to
b) in
c) for
d) of

Answer 1

Hint: A preposition is a function word that combines with a noun or pronoun or noun phrase to form a prepositional phrase that can have an adverbial or adjectival relation to some other word.

Complete answer:
In the given question, we have to find out which of the prepositions in the options given to us is indicative of a purpose or function of waiting for something.
Let us thus analyze the options given to us in this question-
Option (a.), 'to', is defined as ‘Indicating destination: In the direction of, and arriving at.’
Therefore, option (a.) is incorrect as it does not indicate the purpose of waiting for something.
Option (b.), ‘in', is defined as ‘Contained by.’Therefore, option (b.) is incorrect as it does not indicate the purpose of waiting for something.
Option (c.), ‘for', is defined as ‘used to indicate the object of a desire, perception, activity.’
Therefore, option (c.) is correct.
Option (d.), ‘of', is defined as ‘Expressing direction.’Therefore, option (d.) is incorrect as the direction is not supposed to be indicated or expressed here.

Note:
 In this question, it will be helpful for the student to recall the concept of function words. A function word is a word that is uninflected and serves a grammatical function but has little identifiable meaning.