Prepositions (sentence completion): Fill in the blank with the correct preposition Fate smiles ______ those who untiringly grapple with the stark realities of life. Choose the best preposition.

Verbal Ability Selecting Words Difficulty: Easy
Choose an option
  • A
    with
  • B
    over
  • C
    on
  • D
    round

Answer

Correct Answer: on

Explanation

Concept

  • Idiomatic usage: The fixed expression is “smile on/upon someone,” meaning to favor someone.

Option analysison — correct: “Fate smiles on those …”.with — incorrect collocation here.over — would mean “above”; not idiomatic with “smiles.”round — not used in this expression.

Final Answeron

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