Fill in the blank with the most appropriate preposition:
The detective inquired ____ the suspect’s whereabouts during the investigation.
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Correct answer: C
Explanation
Both 'inquired about' and 'inquired of' are used to ask for information, but they are typically used in different grammatical contexts regarding the suspect's whereabouts.
Inquired about: Used when asking about the topic or subject (the location).
Example: 'The police inquired about the suspect's whereabouts.'
Inquired of: Used when asking a person or entity directly.
Example: 'The police inquired of the landlord regarding the suspect's whereabouts.'