WCL Staff Nurse - 2022
English
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Mannu travelled ______ her mother all ______ the world when she was 08 years old.

Appeared in: WCL Staff Nurse - 2022

Explanation

  • The preposition 'with' is used to indicate accompaniment, meaning that Mannu travelled together with her mother.
  • The preposition 'over' completes the common idiomatic phrase 'all over the world', which means visiting many different places across the globe.
  • The resulting sentence, 'Mannu travelled with her mother all over the world...', is both grammatically correct and natural-sounding in English.

Why Other Options Were Wrong

  • Option A: The preposition 'for' is incorrect because it indicates purpose (e.g., travelling for a reason), not companionship.
  • Option B: While 'with' is correct, the phrase 'all around the world' is less common and idiomatic than 'all over the world' for describing extensive travel to many locations.
  • Option D: The preposition 'by' is used to indicate the mode of transport (e.g., 'travelled by train'), not a person. The word 'above' makes no logical sense in the phrase 'all ___ the world'.

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Clinical Relevance
  • Nursing practice connection: This is primarily an exam-oriented knowledge point with limited direct bedside application, so retain Prepositions and Idiomatic Phrases as background academic context rather than a clinical decision trigger.
  • This is an English language question and has no direct clinical relevance.
  • Strong language and communication skills are essential for nurses for accurate patient documentation, clear communication with colleagues, and providing patient education.
  • What if? - If the stem changed one defining clue so that With, over no longer matched, reassess the option whose mechanism, classification, or indication now fits the revised presentation.
How to Approach the Question
  • First, analyze the first blank in the sentence. It follows 'travelled' and comes before 'her mother', suggesting a need for a preposition of accompaniment.
  • Consider the options for the first blank: 'For', 'With', 'By'. 'With' is the only preposition that means 'together with' or 'accompanied by'.
  • Next, analyze the second blank. It is part of the phrase 'all ______ the world', which is a common idiom related to travel.
  • Evaluate the options for the second blank: 'around', 'over', 'above'. The most standard and widely used idiomatic expression is 'all over the world'.
  • Combine the best choices for both blanks. 'With' and 'over' form the most logical, grammatical, and idiomatic sentence.
Concept Tested & Keywords
  • Concept Tested: Prepositions and Idiomatic Phrases
  • Stem keywords: travelled, her mother, all the world
  • Lead-in keywords: BEST, MOST RELEVANT CLUE
  • Negative lead-in flag: false

Question ID

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