English question from Naib Tehsildar exam, 2018 by JKSSB
Fill in the blanks with the correct preposition:
The dog saw the cat on the other side of the fence, so the dog jumped the fence.
Last updated May 13, 2026
Correct Answer:
Option B —
over
When an animal or object moves from one side of a barrier to the other by going through the air, "over" is the standard preposition to describe that path.
Why "Over" is the Right Choice
In English, prepositions of movement describe the specific trajectory of an object. Here is why over fits and why the others don't quite work:
Over: Describes movement from one side to the other, often involving an arc that passes above the object without necessarily touching it. Since the dog wants to get to "the other side," this is the most logical action.
Above: Usually describes a fixed position higher than something else (e.g., "The bird hovered above the tree"). It doesn't typically imply the action of crossing from Point A to Point B.
Into: Implies moving to the inside of something (e.g., "The dog jumped into the pool"). You cannot jump "into" a solid fence.
Onto: Implies landing on top of a surface (e.g., "The dog jumped onto the sofa"). While a dog could jump onto a fence, it usually implies they stayed there rather than crossing to the cat's side.
Answer verified by Quintessence Classes faculty — Karan Nagar, Srinagar.
