Preposition Usage Rules Explanation
In the sentence He felt tired and leaned ____ the wall, choose the appropriate preposition:
Answer: against
Explanation
Against: This is the correct preposition.
"Leaned against" is the standard phrase used to indicate that someone is resting or supporting themselves on a vertical surface, like a wall.
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