Multiple choice

Directions: Fill in the blanks by choosing the right set of prepositions from the given alternatives.

_____ tilling their field _______ common, they carried _________ a joint money lending business.

  1. On, in, to

  2. Besides, in, on

  3. In, to, besides

  4. To, in, on
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B Correct answer
Explanation

'Besides' is used here to mean 'in addition to' tilling the field. The phrase 'in common' means shared by all, and 'carried on' is a phrasal verb meaning to conduct or manage a business.

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