Multiple choice

Directions: Give the appropriate replacement for the underlined word(s) in the given sentence to make it grammatically correct. If no improvement is needed, mark (4) as the answer.

Science merely reflects the social forces with which it is surrounded.

  1. on

  2. to

  3. by

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

The verb 'surround' is used with the preposition 'by' in the passive voice to indicate what is encircling something. 'With' is incorrect in this specific idiomatic context.

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