Multiple choice

Directions: Fill in the blank with the correct preposition.

Our data is based ________ empirical evidence, collected from numerous studies.

  1. at

  2. in

  3. on

  4. of

  5. .
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C Correct answer
Explanation

The correct answer in this context id ‘on’. The preposition ‘on’ is used to indicate thatsomething is grounds for a statement, way of thinking, or action. Here it indicates that the datais based on empirical evidence. ‘At’ indicates a general position or location that is occupied. ‘In’indicates that something happens or is situated somewhere. ‘Of’ expresses the relationshipbetween a part and a whole.

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