Ramesh was endowed……. natural talent for music.
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Ramesh was endowed……. natural talent for music.
Answer: D. With — Rule: The verb 'endowed' is followed by the preposition 'with' to show that someone possesses a quality or ability. Example: Correct usage: Ramesh was endowed…
- A.
In
- B.
Of
- C.
By
- D.
With
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Correct answer: D
Rule: The verb 'endowed' is followed by the preposition 'with' to show that someone possesses a quality or ability.
Example:
Correct usage: Ramesh was endowed with natural talent for music.
Incorrect: 'in' — 'endowed in' does not collocate to express possession of a quality.
Incorrect: 'of' — we do not use 'endowed of' to indicate possession.
Incorrect in this sentence: 'by' — 'by' can indicate an agent (e.g., 'endowed by nature with...'), but the preposition that directly follows 'endowed' to show possession is 'with'.
Tip: To express that someone has a quality, choose 'with' after 'endowed'.