Multiple choice

Directions: Fill in the blank with the correct preposition.

The trees were cut down to make way ________ the widening of the road.

  1. for

  2. to

  3. in

  4. about

  5. .
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A Correct answer
Explanation

The preposition ‘for’ indicates something that is intended to benefit somebody or something. In this context the tress were cut down so that the road could be widened. Thus, this is the correct answer. ‘To’ indicates the direction of something. ‘In’ indicates the state or condition that someone isexperiencing. ‘About’ indicates a connection with something.

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