Multiple choice

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

The employee got an opportunity ______ going abroad.

  1. from

  2. of

  3. for

  4. to
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C Correct answer
Explanation

The phrase 'opportunity for' is the correct construction to indicate the purpose or target of the opportunity. 'Opportunity to' is also grammatically correct if followed by a verb, but 'opportunity for' is standard when followed by a gerund like 'going'.

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