Multiple choice

Directions: Choose the most appropriate word/verb phrase from the given options and fill blank (iv).

Knowledge is (i) _________ wealth. It can neither be stolen (ii) ________ thieves nor snatched away forcibly by robbers. A person (iii) _________ acquires knowledge wins great respect and is held (iv) _________ high esteem. It (v) _________ decrease on being spent. Rather, it increases day by day. Only one has to work hard (vi) __________ knowledge. During studentship there is no other (vii) ___________ than to study. One will never get an opportunity again and then there will be (viii) __________ to do but repent.

  1. at

  2. in

  3. with

  4. for

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B Correct answer
Explanation

The correct preposition is 'in' in the phrase 'held in high esteem'. This is a fixed idiomatic expression in English. 'At' would be used for locations, 'with' suggests accompaniment, and 'for' indicates purpose. The idiom 'in esteem' is standard usage.