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English · Q312

Preposition

Competitive Exams · English · question 312

Q312

The train pulled . . . . . . . . the station and moved . . . . . . . . the tracks.

A.
away of, on
B.
out of, along
Answer
C.
away from, onto
D.
over from, towards

Answer: Option B

Solution

Answer: Option B
Solution:
We use 'out of' as a preposition to talk about movement from within somewhere or something, usually with a verb that expresses movement. Hence it makes the sentence meaningful. 'Along' means 'in the same direction as, or beside'. Hence option B makes the sentence meaningful.