Question

Fill in the blank with the most appropriate word.
My brother’s birthday is ________ March.
a) in
b) on
c) at
d) to

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 options given to us includes a preposition that indicates a certain time period during which something can happen (in this case, ‘I’s’ brother’s birthday).
Let us thus analyze the options given to us in this question-
Option (a.), ‘in', is defined as ‘during (said of periods of time); within a certain time constraint.’Therefore, option (a.) is correct as it indicates a certain time period during which something can happen.
Option (b.), ‘on', is defined as ‘Positioned at the upper surface of, touching from above.’
Therefore, option (b.) is incorrect as it does not indicate a certain time period during which something can happen.
Option (c.), ‘at', is defined as ‘In or very near a particular place.’Therefore, option (c.) is incorrect as it does not indicate a certain time period during which something can happen.
Option (d.), ‘to', is defined as ‘Indicating destination: In the direction of, and arriving at.’
Therefore, option (d.) is incorrect as it does not indicate a certain time period during which something can happen.

Note:
In this question, it will be helpful for the student to recall the concept of a time period. A time period is an amount of time. For example- a time period of 30 years; hastened the period of time of his recovery.