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B
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The phrase 'example of' is the correct idiomatic expression in English. When we want to show something that represents a category, we use 'of' after 'example'. Options A and C don't form correct English expressions in this context.
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from
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above
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to
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None of these
C
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When describing someone's kind behavior toward another person, we use 'kind to'. The preposition 'to' correctly indicates the recipient of the kindness. Options A and B don't form the standard English expression for this context.
C
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When discussing changes in quantities or metrics, we use 'increase in'. This correctly shows that the price itself has not gone up. Options A and B are not the standard prepositions used with 'increase' in this context.
D
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The verb 'lack' is transitive and takes a direct object without a preposition. We say something 'lacks salt' not 'lacks in salt' or 'lacks by salt'. The options provided all insert an unnecessary preposition.
C
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The standard phrase is 'interested in' when talking about things or activities that capture our attention. We use 'in' to show what we have an interest in. Options A and B don't form the correct English expression.
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of
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for
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from
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None of these
B
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When we search for something, we use the phrase 'looking for'. The preposition 'for' correctly indicates what is being sought. Options A and C don't match this standard English expression.
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from
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after
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below
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None of these
B
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The phrasal verb 'look after' means to take care of someone or something. This fits the context of caring for his mother. The other options don't create meaningful expressions in this context.
B
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When we give money for something we're buying, we use 'pay for'. The preposition 'for' correctly indicates what the payment is for. Options A and C don't form the standard expression in this context.
B
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When describing someone's behavior toward another person, we use 'nice to'. This correctly shows the recipient of the behavior. Options A and C don't form the standard English expression for this context.
C
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When explaining why something happened, we use 'reason for'. The preposition 'for' correctly links the reason to what it explains. Options A and B don't form the standard expression in this context.
A
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When we want to say who someone has married, we use 'married to'. The preposition 'to' correctly indicates the spouse. Options B and C don't form the correct English expression in this context.
D
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The verb 'marry' is transitive and takes a direct object without a preposition. We say 'she married him' not 'she married to him' or 'she married by him'. The 'married to' form is only used in the passive 'is married to' construction. Therefore no preposition is needed here.
C
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The phrase 'proof of' is the correct preposition combination when we need evidence supporting something. We use 'of' to show what the proof relates to - here, proof that supports his story. 'To' would indicate direction, 'by' would indicate method, and neither fits grammatically.
B
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1964 ( the 8 bit byte become the standard the with the IBM Standard computer 360
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driven out, help
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driven at, resist
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driven for, like
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driven on, conquer
B
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The most appropriate word among the given options is 'driven at' and also the second answer choice 'resist' is most appropriate because it is used in relation to demon. Thus, correct answer choice is option (2).