Multiple choice

Directions: Fill in the blank with the appropriate preposition.

Darkness was the cause ________ his loosing his way.

  1. from

  2. of

  3. with

  4. between
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B Correct answer
Explanation

The phrase 'cause of' is the standard prepositional phrase indicating that something is the source or reason for an outcome. Darkness being the 'cause of' his losing his way means darkness directly led to him getting lost. 'From' would suggest separation, 'with' would suggest accompaniment, and 'between' requires two distinct entities.

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