Question

Fill in the blank with the most suitable preposition:
Where's the cash desk? I'd like to pay ________ this book.
A) to
B) for
C) with
D) about

Answer 1

Hint: This question is about prepositions. Prepositions are words used in a sentence to link different nouns, pronouns, or phrases with one another. There are different types of prepositions and each has its own unique use.

Complete answer:
A preposition is a word or group of words used before a noun, pronoun, or noun phrase to show direction, time, place, location, spatial relationships, or to introduce an object. They are highly idiomatic in English. Keep in mind when attempting these types of questions we should also focus on the context in which the subject is referred to as.

Now let us analyze the given options:
Option (A) to: This is the incorrect answer as it is used to describe the sense of belongingness or towardness, not “intention”, which is required in the question.
Option (B) for: This is correct answer as it clearly shows the intent of payment and is the most suitable option.
Option (C) with: This is the incorrect answer because it refers to “using”, not intent of an action.
Option (D) about: This is incorrect as it shows a sense of relationship, not intention, which is the demand of the question.

Thus the correct answer is option ‘B’.

Note: Tips to use when working with prepositions:
- Always try to understand the relationship between the subject and the sentence.
- Read the whole sentence properly to identify the required elements to use prepositions and work accordingly.
- Always decide the preposition based on the sense of the sentence and not just the nouns or pronouns. - This can help you to understand the context much better.