Directions: Choose the most suitable preposition. Do you know the reason…
2023
Directions: Choose the most suitable preposition.
Do you know the reason _________ his absence.
- A.
On
- B.
Of
- C.
For
- D.
The
Attempted by 45 students.
Show answer & explanation
Correct answer: C
Answer: "For" is correct.
Explanation: The noun "reason" is commonly followed by the preposition "for" to indicate cause. The correct sentence is: "Do you know the reason for his absence?"
On: Used for surfaces, days, dates, or to mean "about" (e.g., "on the subject of"). It does not correctly show cause after "reason."
Of: Can appear in some constructions but is not the standard collocation for expressing cause with "reason." Prefer "reason for" to indicate why something happened.
For: Indicates cause or purpose after nouns like "reason" or "cause." Example: "The reason for the cancellation was bad weather."
The: A definite article, not a preposition; it cannot express the cause needed in this sentence.
Conclusion: Use "for" to indicate the cause: "Do you know the reason for his absence?"