Multiple choice

Directions: Fill in the blanks by choosing the right set of prepositions from the given alternatives.

You should be kind _______ the poor who are deprived ________ the basic necessities.

  1. of, to

  2. to, of

  3. for, to

  4. to, for
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B Correct answer
Explanation

The adjective 'kind' is followed by 'to' when directed at a recipient. The verb 'deprived' is almost always followed by the preposition 'of' to indicate what is being taken away or lacking.

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