In the following question, from the given options, select the appropriate option for the blank space as per the instructions.
Jain temples built ____ Jains are an example of excellent architecture.

1. A

   by

2. B

   on

3. C

   in

4. D

   of

Appeared in: DSSSB -28 August 2019 (Shift-2)

Explanation

• The sentence is in the passive voice, where the subject ('Jain temples') receives the action ('built').
• The preposition 'by' is used to introduce the agent or the doer of the action in a passive sentence.
• In this context, 'by Jains' correctly indicates that Jains are the people who performed the action of building the temples.

Why Other Options Were Wrong

• Option B: The preposition 'on' is used to indicate a surface or a foundation.
• Option C: The preposition 'in' is used to specify a location (country, city) or a time period (year, century).
• Option D: The preposition 'of' is used to indicate the material something is made from.

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Clinical Relevance

• Nursing practice connection: This is primarily an exam-oriented knowledge point with limited direct bedside application, so retain Correct Usage of Prepositions as background academic context rather than a clinical decision trigger.
• This question tests English grammar, not a clinical concept.
• Strong command of grammar is crucial for nurses for clear and accurate communication in patient charting, handover reports, and patient education.
• Misuse of prepositions can lead to ambiguity and misunderstanding in clinical documentation, potentially impacting patient safety.

How to Approach the Question

• First, read the sentence carefully: 'Jain temples built ____ Jains are an example of excellent architecture.'
• Identify the grammatical structure. Notice that the subject 'Jain temples' is receiving the action 'built', which indicates a passive voice construction.
• Determine the function of the missing word. The blank needs a preposition to connect the action (built) to the doer of the action (Jains).
• Recall the rule for passive voice: the agent (the one performing the action) is introduced by the preposition 'by'.
• Evaluate the given options. 'by' fits the rule perfectly, creating the logical phrase 'built by Jains'.
• Eliminate the other options by considering their primary meanings: 'on' for location/surface, 'in' for location/time, and 'of' for material. None of these fit the context of identifying the builder.

Concept Tested & Keywords

• Concept Tested: Correct Usage of Prepositions
• Stem keywords: Jain temples, built, Jains, architecture
• Lead-in keywords: select the appropriate option
• Negative lead-in flag: false

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