Multiple choice

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

He died from want _________ medical aid.

  1. with

  2. against

  3. by

  4. of
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D Correct answer
Explanation

In this sentence, want is a noun that means lack or shortage. The fixed expression want of is used to indicate that medical aid was not available or was insufficient. Prepositions like with, against, or by do not convey the meaning of lacking something in this context.

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