Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank no. 1.

In the following passage, some words have been deleted. Read the passage carefully and select the most appropriate option to fill in each blank.

Sarah and Tom love to go to the park (1) ____ weekends. Last Sunday, they (2) ______ a picnic basket with sandwiches, fruit, and juice. They (3) ______ a blanket to sit on and a frisbee to play with. As soon as (4) ________ at the park, Sarah spread the blanket on the green grass. They enjoyed their sandwiches and had juicy oranges. After eating, (5) _______ to play with the frisbee.

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Correct answer: A

Explanation

The correct answer is option 1 i.e. on.

Context: Refers to a habitual activity on certain days.
Meaning of the words:

on: Correct preposition for days/weekends.

before: Refers to time prior to something, incorrect here.

during: Refers to time while something is happening, incorrect.

in: General time reference, but not specific for days/weekends.

Correct word: On
Reason: Standard usage “on weekends.”

Final sentence: Sarah and Tom love to go to the park on weekends.

Hence, the chosen option is correct.

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