Identify the preposition in the following sentence :The cat was sleeping under the cot. 

Correct option is B

1. Preposition Definition: A preposition shows the relationship of a noun/pronoun to another word (e.g., location).
2. Sentence Analysis: In “The cat was sleeping under the cot,” identify the word showing position.
3. Role of “Under”: “Under” indicates the cat’s position relative to the cot, functioning as a preposition.
4. Other Options:
   • (A) “Sleeping” is a verb.
   • (C) “Cot” is a noun.
   • (D) “Was” is an auxiliary verb.
5. Confirmation: “Under” is a common preposition of place.

The correct answer is (B) Under.