ইংরেজি ভাষা ও সাহিত্যEnglish GrammarPrepositions — Fixed Phrases
__ course of time, he became a famous writer.
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খOf
গFor
ঘBy
ব্যাখ্যা
Correct Answer: (A) In
Preposition usage is one of the most tested grammar points in NTRCA English sections.
Analysis:
The correct phrase is: "In the course of time"
Meaning: gradually, over a period of time; eventually
Why "In" is correct:
— "In the course of" is a fixed prepositional phrase meaning "during the process/passage of"
— It indicates a span or passage of time
— Examples:
→ "In the course of time, the wound healed."
→ "In the course of his career, he won many awards."
Other fixed phrases with prepositions:
— "In the end" (eventually)
— "In time" (not too late)
— "On time" (punctually, at the exact moment)
— "For a while" (for a short period)
— "By the time" (before a certain moment)
Why others are wrong:
✗ "Of course of time" — not a standard phrase
✗ "For course of time" — unnatural
✗ "By course of time" — incorrect
Source: English Idioms and Phrases; NTRCA Question Bank.