Multiple choice

Directions: Look at the bold part of each sentence. Below each sentence are given three possible substitutions for the bold part. If one of them (A), or (C) is better than the underlined part, indicate your esponse one the Answer Sheet against the corresponding latter (A, (B) or (C). If none of the substitutions improve the sentence, indicate (D) as your response on the Answer Sheet. Thus a 'No improvement' response will be signified by the letter (D)

Measles is dangerous for adults, too!

  1. With

  2. In

  3. To

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

While 'dangerous for' is sometimes used, 'dangerous to' is the more standard idiomatic expression when referring to health risks or threats to a specific group. Substitution (C) provides the most conventional usage.

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