Select the most appropriate option that can substitute the underlined segment in the given sentence. If there is no need to substitute it, select ‘No substitution required’.
Molly Yvonne didn’t know what to do. She was torn apart with conflicting emotions.
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Correct answer: D
Explanation
The correct answer is option 4 i.e. By.
- The error lies in the erroneous use of the preposition 'with'.
- The preposition "by" is used to identify an agent performing an action.
- The preposition "with" is used to show that an object is used to do something.
- The preposition "for" is used to talk about a purpose or a reason for something.
- The preposition "in" is used to refer to a place.
The most appropriate preposition would be 'by'.
The correct answer is:
Molly Yvonne didn’t know what to do. She was torn apart by conflicting emotions.