Question : Directions: In the following question, a sentence is given with a blank that is to be filled in with an appropriate word. Four alternatives are suggested; choose the correct alternative out of them as your answer.
Coventry is _____ Birmingham.
Option 1: Nearby
Option 2: Next
Option 3: Beside
Option 4: Near
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Correct Answer: Near
Solution : The correct choice is the fourth option ''near".
"Near" is used as a preposition to indicate that Coventry is located close to Birmingham at a short distance.
The meanings of the other options are as follows:
- "Nearby" means situated close in proximity to something else but cannot be always used as a preposition.
- "Next" means immediately adjacent.
- "Beside" means by the side.
Therefore, the complete sentence is "Coventry is near Birmingham".
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