Select the correct alternative to fill in the blank with the correct preposition in the following sentence.
There was criminal negligence _______ the part of the drunken driver.
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Correct answer: C
Explanation
The phrase "on the part of [someone]" is a standard English idiom. It is used to indicate who is responsible for an action, a feeling, or a quality.
So, the most appropriate preposition that fits in the blank is ‘on’.
In this context, "on the part of" means "by" or "conducted by." It attributes the criminal negligence specifically to the driver.