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English · Q265

Preposition

Competitive Exams · English · question 265

Q265

I was walking . . . . . . . . the street when two boys ran . . . . . . . . me.

A.
at, onto
B.
down, past
Answer
C.
down, over
D.
over, against

Answer: Option B

Solution

Answer: Option B
Solution:
To walk down the street is to head towards a specific place. 'Run past' means 'to pass someone or something while running'. Hence option B makes the sentence meaningful.