Multiple choice

The government's failure to act ........ this matter led ultimately to its ruin.

  1. upto

  2. on

  3. to

  4. as

  5. for

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B Correct answer
Explanation

The correct phrase is 'act on this matter', which means to take action regarding a particular issue or situation. The preposition 'on' is essential here to connect the verb 'act' with the object 'this matter'.