Choose the most appropriate preposition for the given sentence. I have ordered…
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Choose the most appropriate preposition for the given sentence.
I have ordered ________ a T-shirt.
- A.
for
- B.
of
- C.
with
- D.
No preposition
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Correct answer: D
Correct answer: No preposition.
Key point: The verb "order" in this sentence is transitive and takes a direct object. That means the object (a T-shirt) follows the verb without a preposition.
Complete sentence: I have ordered a T-shirt.
When to use a preposition: Use a preposition only if you add more information, for example a beneficiary: 'I have ordered a T-shirt for my friend.'
Why the other choices are incorrect:
'for' would be used to indicate the recipient or purpose (e.g., 'ordered a T-shirt for my friend'), but it is not used between the verb and its direct object in the sentence as given.
'of' expresses possession, relation, or origin and does not fit the verb–object relationship here.
'with' indicates accompaniment or instrument and is not used to link the verb 'ordered' to its object in this context.
Short rule: If a verb directly takes the thing acted on, do not insert a preposition; use one only to add additional information (e.g., beneficiary, instrument, location).
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