Question

Fill in the blank with the most appropriate word.
He got an A+ ______ the Mathematics test.

Answer 1

Hint: We use prepositions to join 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 functions of different prepositions-
1)During- It is a preposition that indicates an action occurring throughout or in the course of something. For example- I was asked to submit the test during class.
2)For- It is a preposition that indicates the reason for something. For example- I have ordered new pens for the children.
3) In- It is a preposition that indicates a specific function. For example- My mother works in the department of education.
4) Of- It is a preposition that indicates a connection between two or more things. For example- Is this girl a student of yours?
In the given question- We can conclude that X got an A+ in the Mathematics test. Here, we have used ‘in’ to indicate a specific function.
Hence, the correct answer is ‘in’.
Let’s look at a few more examples, indicating the different uses of ‘in’-
1) We visit the farm every year in the month of May.
2) My mother gifted chocolate because I got full marks in the test.
3) We are learning to dance in school.
4) I am going to visit her in the evening.

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.