Directions: Fill in the blanks with the appropriate preposition, choosing from the four alternatives given below the sentence.
Last year his mother died _______ typhoid ____________ the Christmas eve.
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of; on
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on; of
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from; at
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at; of
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Correct answer
Explanation
The preposition of is used after died to indicate a death caused by a specific disease like typhoid. For specific calendar dates or special days like Christmas Eve, the preposition on is the correct choice. This follows standard English rules for medical causes and specific time periods.