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Fill in the blank (preposition with “fell ___”) “The boy fell ______ the bicycle.” Choose the correct preposition.

Difficulty: Easy

Correct Answer: off

Explanation:

Given data

  • Motion away from a surface/vehicle is implied.


Concept/Approach
The correct preposition for separation from a surface/vehicle is “off.”


Option analysis
off — correct: “fell off the bicycle.”from — possible in some contexts but less idiomatic here.of — incorrect.down — lacks the complement and changes meaning.


Final Answer
off

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