CDS 2026 (I) English, question 73

Topic: Prepositions and determiners

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Directions · Q71 to Q80

Each of the following sentences in this section has a blank space with four options. Select the preposition or determiner you consider the most appropriate for the blank space and mark your response on the Answer Sheet accordingly.

Q73

What other sport do you play ________ hockey ?

  1. (a) beside
  2. (b) besidesCorrect answer
  3. (c) instead
  4. (d) expect

Solution.

Answer: (b) besides

  1. Besides means in addition to and fits “What other sport …?” Beside means next to.
  2. Instead would need of to form the relevant expression.