Multiple choice

Directions: Look at the underlined part of the sentence. Below the sentence, three possible substitutions are given for the underlined part. Choose the one that is better than the underlined part. If none of the substitutions improve the sentence then choose the last option.

She lost her luggage at the station in negligence.

  1. on negligence

  2. through negligence

  3. for negligence

  4. No improvement

  5. .
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B Correct answer
Explanation

The preposition ‘through’ is a preposition of cause or reason and is correct in this context as it indicates that the luggage was lost due to negligence.

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