SSC Selection Post 2022 PYQ — Question 8

SSC Selection Post - Matriculation Level - 3 Feb 2022 - Shift 1 • English • Q8

Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank.

Sushil is different ______ his father.

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Correct answer: B

Explanation

The correct answer is Option 2 i.e. from.

 

Filler Concept: Certain adjectives and verbs are followed by specific prepositions. The adjective “different” is correctly followed by “from.”

Grammar Explanation:
“Different from” is the standard and correct prepositional phrase in English.
Examples:
She is different from her sister.
This place is different from what I expected.

Option Analysis:
by – Incorrect.
from – Correct.
at – Incorrect.
over – Incorrect.

Final Answer in a Sentence:
Sushil is different from his father.

Conclusion:
From is the most appropriate option to fill in the blank.