Multiple choice

Which of the following is the correct form of the sentence, 'I have often found him negligent …… his work'?

  1. I have often found him negligent in his work.

  2. I have often found him negligent of his work.

  3. I have often found him negligent to his work.

  4. I have often found him negligent with his work.
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B Correct answer
Explanation

The correct preposition after 'negligent' when indicating what someone has been careless with is 'of.' One is negligent 'of' one's work, duties, or responsibilities. We use 'in' for other contexts (negligent in performing), but the standard expression is 'negligent of work.' 'To' and 'with' are not correct in this context.

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