Multiple choice softskills communication

The soccer player was ejected because he had done something that was ________ the rules.

  1. without

  2. outside

  3. against

  4. for

Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

'Against the rules' is the standard English expression. You do something 'against' (not 'without', 'outside', or 'for') the rules when you violate them. The phrase means in violation of regulations.