Multiple choice

Directions: Fill in the blank with the appropriate preposition.

He succeeded______ the throne of his uncle.

  1. to

  2. in

  3. from

  4. with
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Explanation

'Succeed to' is the correct phrase when someone inherits a position, title, or throne after another person. He inherited or gained his uncle's throne. 'In' would suggest location, 'from' would suggest origin, and 'with' would suggest accompaniment.

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