Multiple choice

Directions: Fill in the blank with the appropriate preposition from the given set of choices.

I am taller than you ______ two inches.

  1. at

  2. in

  3. by

  4. from
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C Correct answer
Explanation

The preposition 'by' is used to indicate the degree or margin of difference in measurements. When comparing heights, weights, or scores, 'by' correctly introduces the specific amount of the difference. 'In', 'at', and 'from' are not used to express margins of difference in this way.

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