Fill in the blanks with appropriate preposition She has applied ___ the…

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Fill in the blanks with appropriate preposition

She has applied ___ the principal ____ the post of lab assistance.

  1. A.

    to, to

  2. B.

    to, at

  3. C.

    to, for

  4. D.

    for, at

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Correct answer: C

Answer: to, for

Explanation:

Use 'apply to' when naming the person or authority you send the application to, and use 'apply for' when naming the position, role, or purpose you are seeking.

Example sentence: She has applied to the principal for the post of lab assistant.

  • apply to + person/institution (recipient of the application)

  • apply for + position/reason (what you are applying for)

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