Multiple choice

Directions: Fill in the blank with the correct preposition.

He rose _______ humble beginnings to the highest office by hard work.

  1. from

  2. to

  3. for

  4. the

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A Correct answer
Explanation

'Rose from humble beginnings' is the correct phrase indicating advancement from a low starting point. The context shows someone moving up in the world through hard work, so 'from' correctly establishes the starting point. 'Rose to humble beginnings' would mean descending to poverty, which contradicts the context.