Multiple choice

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

Bacon is known all over the world ______ his aphoristic style.

  1. in

  2. for

  3. to

  4. by
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B Correct answer
Explanation

When the word known is used to describe the reason for a person's reputation, the preposition for is required. Known to would refer to the audience who knows him, while known for identifies his specific style.

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