Choose the most suitable preposition from the given options to fill in the blank in the following sentence:
We heard the unfortunate news ____ the radio.
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Correct answer: C
Explanation
Correct Answer: over
Explanation:
• The preposition over is used to indicate transmission through a medium of communication, such as a radio or telephone.
• Phrases like over the radio and over the phone are standard idiomatic expressions indicating the channel through which information is delivered or received.
• Example: The prime minister addressed the nation over the radio.