Multiple choice

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

Shylock was devoid _________ pity.

  1. of

  2. with

  3. in

  4. to
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Explanation

The word devoid is an adjective that is always followed by the preposition of to indicate a total lack of something. Other prepositions like with, in, or to do not form a correct idiomatic pair with devoid. This is a fixed prepositional phrase common in English literature.

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