Multiple choice

Directions: Fill in the blank with the appropriate preposition, choosing one from the four alternatives given below the sentence.

The train is ____________ time.

  1. besides

  2. between

  3. behind

  4. by
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C Correct answer
Explanation

The phrase 'behind time' is a common idiom meaning that something is late or not following the schedule. Other options like 'besides' or 'between' do not make sense in the context of a train's punctuality.

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