Fill in the blanks with the appropriate preposition Do I have to pay tax…

2023

Fill in the blanks with the appropriate preposition

Do I have to pay tax ____________ this charge?

  1. A.

    in addition with

  2. B.

    onto

  3. C.

    counting

  4. D.

    in addition to

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Correct answer: D

Explanation:

The correct phrase is in addition to, which means 'as well as' or 'besides'. It is used to add something to another item.

Complete sentence: Do I have to pay tax in addition to this charge?

  • 'in addition to' is correct because it links the tax to the charge and expresses 'as well as'.

  • 'in addition with' is not idiomatic; the correct prepositional collocation is 'in addition to'.

  • 'onto' indicates physical movement onto a surface and does not convey the meaning 'besides' needed here.

  • 'counting' is a verb/gerund and would require rephrasing to work; it does not function as the required prepositional phrase in this sentence.

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