Is there any good show _______ television tonight?
Select the most appropriate option to complete the above sentence.
Options:
(A) in
(B) at
(C) within
(D) on
Official Answer Key:
D
Step-by-Step Solution & Explanation
### **Official Solution & Concept Analysis (GATE BT 2025 Q.1)**
**1. Governing Concept**:
- **Topic**: Verbal Ability & English Prepositions of Media
- The standard English preposition used when referring to broadcast media (television, radio, the internet) is **"on"** (e.g., "on television", "on the radio", "on the phone", "on the air").
- "In" is used for print media ("in the newspaper", "in a book").
- "At" is used for specific physical locations.
**2. Option Analysis**:
- **Option (A) [at] is INCORRECT**: Unnatural preposition for television broadcast.
- **Option (B) [in] is INCORRECT**: Refers to interior physical space, not broadcast transmission.
- **Option (C) [by] is INCORRECT**: Denotes agency or proximity, not media display.
- **Option (D) [on] is CORRECT**: Grammatically idiomatic: "Is there any good show on television tonight?"
**3. Final Answer**:
- **Correct Choice**: **D**
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