Select the correct alternative to fill in the blank with the correct preposition in the following sentence.
India has just entered ______ an agreement with Russia.
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Correct answer: A
Explanation
Correct Answer
into
Explanation
The verb "enter" takes the preposition "into" when it means to officially become involved in an agreement, treaty, alliance, or discussion. While you do not use a preposition when physically entering a place (e.g., "enter the room"), the phrasal verb "enter into" is grammatically required for abstract commitments like contracts or legal pacts.
The other options are incorrect because they do not form the correct phrasal verb. Using "enter for", "enter in", or "enter to" breaks the established idiomatic rule for registering or participating in agreements.
Key Points
Pay close attention to figurative versus literal contexts with the verb "enter". Physical entry needs no preposition, but entering an alliance, pact, or agreement strictly requires "into".