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In which sentence is the word 'round' used as a preposition?
'Round' is a preposition in 'The peon walked round the office to check the lights', because it links the verb to the noun phrase 'the office' and shows position or movement. In the other sentences it is a noun, a verb or an adjective.
- AThe company reached the final round of talks.
- BThe clerk will round the figure to the nearest rupee.
- CThe peon walked round the office to check the lights.Correct
- DThe meeting room has a round table.
Explanation
In 'walked round the office', 'round' shows the relation between the walking and the noun phrase 'the office', so it is a preposition. In the first sentence it is a noun, in the second a verb, and in the fourth an adjective.
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