Multiple choice

Directions: Choose suitable preposition from the given choices to fill the blank in the following sentence.

The shooter aimed _______ the target and fired.

  1. on

  2. at

  3. for

  4. upon
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B Correct answer
Explanation

In such cases, phrase 'aim at' is the correct usage as it means 'to direct (a weapon) toward an intended target'. 'Aim for' means 'to strive toward a particular goal; to direct oneself or one's energies toward something'.

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