PREPOSITIONS
Directions : In this section, each of the following sentences has a blank space followed by four options. Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank.
________his negligence the company suffered a heavy loss.
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2023 CDS -2 English
In accordance with
Incorrect AnswerInstead of
Incorrect AnswerOn account of
Correct AnswerIn front of
Incorrect AnswerExplanation:
- In accordance with: This phrase means following or complying with specific rules or instructions. It doesn't fit well in the context of negligence and loss.
- Instead of: This suggests a choice or substitution, where one thing is done in place of another. It doesn't align with the causative relationship needed in the sentence.
- On account of: This means "because of" or "due to," and is used to explain a cause or reason. It is the correct choice here, as it shows the reason for the company's loss.
- In front of: This locational phrase is used to indicate a position or location, which isn't relevant to the context of negligence and loss.
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By: Parvesh Mehta