Question

Fill in the blanks by using the correct preposition from the options: He fought ------------ his life the whole day.

• A. with
• B. by
• C. for
• D. in

Answer 1

Answer:

C. for

• Prepositions are words that link nouns, pronouns, and phrases to other words in a sentence. They typically indicate direction, time, place, or introduce an object.
• Common prepositions include: on, in, at, for, to, from, with, by, about, above, below, over, under, through, across, etc.
• The choice of preposition often depends on the verb, noun, or adjective it follows and the context of the sentence.
• In this specific case, the preposition 'for' is used to indicate the purpose or duration of an action. 'He fought for his life' means he was struggling to survive, and the action of fighting continued throughout the day.
• Common errors to avoid: Incorrectly using prepositions like 'with' or 'against' when 'for' is needed to denote a struggle for survival. For example, 'He fought with his life' is grammatically incorrect in this context.
• Exam Tip: Pay close attention to idiomatic expressions and phrasal verbs, as these often have specific prepositions associated with them. Many competitive exams test knowledge of these common collocations. Practice sentences using prepositions in various contexts to build familiarity.