Question

Fill in the blank with a suitable preposition:

The first page ______ the book describes the author's profile.

• A. by
• B. of
  
• C. off
• D. up
• E. on

Answer 1

The correct option is B of

The given sentence indicates a connection of the first page and the book. Therefore 'of' is the suitable answer, since 'of' is used to demonstrate a connection or relation. So option B is correct. On the other hand 'by' is used to depict how a work is done and 'off' is used to indicate a separation or disconnection. Hence option A and C are incorrect. The preposition 'up' is used to locate something above, and 'on' is also used show something above. Since the sentence indicates a connection or relation, 'up' and 'on' are unsuitable in the given context. Thus they are incorrect.

The completed sentence becomes: The first page of the book describes the author's profile.