Select the correct alternative to fill in the blank with the correct preposition/prepositional phrase in the following sentence.
The problem appeared ______ computer malfunction.
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Correct answer: C
Explanation
The most appropriate word that fits in the blank is ‘due to’ as this prepositional phrase means "because of" or "caused by."
It perfectly explains that the "computer malfunction" was the reason for the "problem."
The sentence structure identifies a cause-and-effect relationship.
Complete sentence:
The problem appeared due to computer malfunction.