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Here mathematics is treated as a subject and not as a practice (like calculations). To show proficiency or command over practices we use preposition 'at' but to show the same in subjects we use preposition 'in'.
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Phrasal preposition. 'Proud of' means feeling pleasurable satisfaction over something by which you measures your self-worth.
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It means we should do our work with perfection and full devotion. 'Sincere in' is the correct usage.
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'Sensible of' is a phrase that means 'having appreciation or understanding; emotionally or intellectually aware of something'.
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'Comply with' is a phrasal usage that means to act in accordance (with a request, order, rule, etc.).
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Phrasal case. 'Involved in difficulties' means 'faced with or challenged by difficulties'.
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Phrasal usage. 'Incapable of something' means unable to do something.
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Phrasal usage. 'Envious of' means having a desire to have another“s possessions or qualities for oneself.
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Phrasal usage. 'Rely on' means 'to put trust in with confidence'. Eg: She is someone you can really rely on when times get rough.
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Phrasal peposition. 'Confirm to' means to make valid by formal approval; ratify something.
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Phrasal usage. 'Satisfy with' means 'to get pleased or contented with someone's reasoning'.
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Phrasal usage. 'Aim at' means to direct at someone or something.
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Something may be injurious for persons, but injurious to one's belongingness (like health).
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The relative pronoun follows the preposition 'to', which requires the objective case. 'Whom' is the objective form of 'who', making it the correct choice when referring to the person (the boy) being spoken to. 'Who' is used for subjects, and 'whose' is used for possession.
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In this sentence, the relative pronoun acts as the object of the verb 'worship' (we worship him). Therefore, the objective case 'whom' is required to refer to the person. 'Who' would be incorrect because it is the subjective case.