Multiple choice

Directions: Fill in the blank with the appropriate preposition.

I was angry _________ him ____ lying to me.

  1. with, for

  2. in, for

  3. at, for

  4. with, to
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Explanation

'Angry with' is used for a person, and 'for' is used to specify the reason. I was angry 'with him' (the person) 'for lying to me' (the reason). 'In' is incorrect with 'angry', 'at' is used for situations not people, and 'to' doesn't fit the reason structure.

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