Multiple choice

Directions: In the following sentence, three substitutions are given for each italicised part. If one of them is better than the italicised part, that should be your answer. If none of the substitution improves the sentence, the answer should be (4).

He boasted about his accomplishments.

  1. for

  2. of

  3. at

  4. No improvement
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

The verb 'boast' is correctly followed by the preposition 'of' in this context. The structure 'boast of something' means to speak proudly about one's achievements or possessions. While 'boast about' is sometimes used, 'boast of' is considered more formal and grammatically precise.

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