Read the sentences carefully and choose suitable prepositions for the purpose.…
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Read the sentences carefully and choose suitable prepositions for the purpose.
This usually tends ______ crumble in the face of the smallest challenge. [ Asked in Hexaware 2019]
- A.
for
- B.
to
- C.
upto
- D.
at
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Correct answer: B
Answer: the correct word is "to".
Why this is correct:
The verb 'tend' (or 'tends') is usually followed by 'to' + base verb (infinitive marker). This pattern expresses likelihood or inclination: 'tend to' + verb.
Examples of why the other choices are wrong:
'for' expresses purpose or benefit and does not form the infinitive construction required after 'tend'.
'up to' (two words) indicates a limit or extent; 'upto' is a misspelling. It does not fit the 'tend to + verb' pattern.
'at' denotes a point in time or location and is not used before a verb to form an infinitive.
Completed sentence: This usually tends to crumble in the face of the smallest challenge.