Multiple choice

Directions: Read the sentence carefully and choose suitable preposition for the blank.

Thousands of patriots died ______ the sake of their country.

  1. for

  2. of

  3. from

  4. in
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Explanation

The phrase 'for the sake of' is a standard English idiom used to indicate the purpose or benefit of an action. Other prepositions do not form this idiomatic expression.

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