Select the correct alternative to fill in the blank with the correct preposition/prepositional phrase in the following sentence.
______ my family, I thank you for your support and timely help to my father.
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Correct answer: C
Explanation
Correct Answer
On behalf of
Explanation
The correct prepositional phrase is "On behalf of," which means representing someone or speaking for a group of people. The sentence means that the speaker is thanking the person as a representative of the entire family.
The correct sentence is:
"On behalf of my family, I thank you for your support and timely help to my father."
The other options are incorrect. "According to" means as stated by someone, "Due to" indicates a reason or cause, and "Within" indicates inside a particular limit or period.
Key Points
"On behalf of" = representing someone or a group.
It is commonly used while expressing thanks, apologies, or wishes on someone's behalf.