CDS 2026 (I) English, question 76

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.

Q76

I’m not speaking to Ravi. I’ve fallen ________ with him.

  1. (a) away
  2. (b) back
  3. (c) outCorrect answer
  4. (d) through

Solution.

Answer: (c) out

  1. To fall out with someone is to quarrel and become unfriendly.
  2. Fallen out therefore explains why the speaker is not speaking to Ravi.