Multiple choice

Directions: Choose the most suitable word from the following given options and fill in the blanks:

One should abstain _________ speaking ill of others.

  1. upon

  2. by

  3. from

  4. to

Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

The verb 'abstain' always takes the preposition 'from' when followed by an action. The correct phrase is 'abstain from doing something'. This means to voluntarily refrain from or avoid an action. Options A, B, and D are incorrect prepositions for this verb.