Select the most appropriate option for the given blank.
My puns are usually greeted ___________ loud applause by my friends.
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Correct answer: D
Explanation
The correct answer is option 4 i.e with
With is a suitable option.
In this case, "with" is the appropriate preposition to use as it describes how something is received or accompanied. This sentence's puns are met with loud cheers, indicating that the applause goes hand in hand with the puns.
Compared to other options:
"For": This doesn't match the sentence's structure since it would indicate a goal or reason.
To": This preposition does not have the intended meaning here; normally, it implies direction or destination.
"Against": This would suggest opposition, which has nothing to do with the situation in which one receives appreciation.