Multiple choice

I am familiar with [a]/the difficult situation she was on [b]/but I can't condone her[c]/ negligent behavior[d].

  1. a

  2. b

  3. c

  4. d
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B Correct answer
Explanation

The correct preposition with 'situation' is 'in', not 'on'. We say someone is 'in a difficult situation', not 'on a situation'. Being 'on' a situation is idiomatic, while being 'in' a situation is the standard prepositional phrase.

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