Multiple choice

Directions: Fill in the blank with the correct option.

The mother of the dead child was overwhelmed _________ grief.

  1. by

  2. with

  3. from

  4. for
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B Correct answer
Explanation

The correct answer is 'with' because 'overwhelmed with grief' is the correct idiomatic expression in English. When someone is overcome by a strong emotion like grief, joy, or excitement, we use the preposition 'with' to connect the emotion to the experience. 'Overwhelmed by' is sometimes used but is less common with emotions.

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