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    In the following question, select the appropriate word/preposition from the given alternatives to make it a meaningful sentence: The boy kept _____
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    In the following question, select the appropriate word/preposition from the given alternatives to make it a meaningful sentence:
    The boy kept __________ from the school for a week.

    A.

    out

    B.

    in

    C.

    away

    D.

    up

    Correct option is C


    The correct option to fill in the blank is (c) away.
    Explanation: "Kept away from" means to maintain a distance from or avoid going to a place. In this context, the boy was absent from school.
    Grammatical rule used:
    This is a phrasal verb “keep away from” used to show avoidance or absence from a place.
    Explanation in Hindi:
    “Keep away from” का मतलब होता है “दूर रहना” या “बचना।” वाक्य में यह दिखाता है कि लड़का स्कूल से एक हफ्ते तक दूर रहा।
    Meanings of the other options:
    · (a) Out: "Kept out" means prevented from entering.
    · Hindi meaning: बाहर रखा गया
    · · (b) In: "Kept in" means confined or restricted inside.
    · Hindi meaning: अंदर रखा गया
    · · (d) Up: "Kept up" means maintained or continued.
    · Hindi meaning: बनाए रखा

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