Question

Which of the option(s) means the same as the given sentence?
I am trying to pull all these papers in this drawer.

• A. I am trying to fit these papers to the drawer.
• B. I am trying to fit these papers in with the drawer.
• C. I am trying to fit these papers by the drawer.
• D. I am trying to fit these papers into the drawer.

Answer 1

Answer: (D)

I am trying to fit these papers into the drawer.

The given sentence means that the subject is trying to force the papers inside the drawers. In the phrases, the subject and the object remain the same. Thus, the rest of the phrase must mean 'force the papers inside'.

Option A is incorrect. 'fit these papers to' means 'force the papers in the direction of'. Thus, it does not have the correct meaning.

Option B is incorrect. 'fit these papers in with' means 'force the papers in along with'. It indicates that the subject is trying to fit the drawer along with the papers

Option C is incorrect. 'fit these papers by' means 'force the papers besides'. It indicates that the papers are being forced besides the drawer and not inside it. Thus, it is incorrect.

Option D is correct. Here 'fit' indicates 'force' and 'into' means 'inside'. Thus, it indicates that the subject is trying to force the papers inside the drawer. Since it has the correct meaning, it is the correct answer.