Question

He took revenge ______________ his foes.

• A. in
• B. on
• C. over
• D. upon

Answer 1

Answer:

B. on

When we talk about "taking revenge (പ്രതികാരം)," we need to choose the right word to show who the revenge is aimed at.

• on: We say "take revenge on someone (ഒരാളോട് പ്രതികാരം ചെയ്യുക)" to show that the action of revenge is directed at that person.
• • Example: "He took revenge on his foes. / അവൻ തൻ്റെ ശത്രുക്കളോട് പ്രതികാരം ചെയ്തു." This is the most common and correct way to say it.
• in: We use "in" to show location or situation, like "in the house" or "in trouble."
• over: We use "over" to show something above or in control, like "over the hill" or "control over the project."
• upon: "Upon" is an old-fashioned way of saying "on." It is correct but sounds very formal and is less commonly used today. Example: "He took revenge upon his foes." It means the same thing as "on," but "on" is more common in modern English.