Multiple choice

Directions: Fill in the blank.

The income derived _______ the ownership of land is called rent.

  1. of

  2. in

  3. from

  4. to

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

The correct preposition is 'from' - we derive something 'from' a source. This is standard usage when indicating origin or source. Options A (of), B (in), and D (to) don't correctly show the source-relationship in this context.