Multiple choice

Directions: Fill in the blank.

She couldn't avail herself ……… the opportunity.

  1. for

  2. with

  3. from

  4. of
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D Correct answer
Explanation

The phrase 'avail oneself of' is an idiomatic expression meaning to take advantage of or make use of an opportunity. The preposition 'of' is required in this fixed expression. Other prepositions like 'for', 'with', or 'from' do not fit this established idiom.

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