Multiple choice

Directions: Fill in the blanks with appropriate prepositions choosing one from the four alternatives given below the sentence.

As a concession ______ the public demand, the Government at last reduced the tax _______ cooking gas.

  1. of, on

  2. for, of

  3. to, for

  4. to, on
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D Correct answer
Explanation

Concession is followed by to when it refers to something granted in response to a demand. Tax is followed by on when specifying the item or commodity being taxed, such as cooking gas.

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