Fill in the blank with the most suitable word from the options given b...
Reasons for Using "For" in the Blank Space
The blank space in the sentence requires a preposition that connects the reason with the avoidance of subways. The most suitable preposition that fits well in the blank space is "for." Here are the reasons:
- "For" is a preposition used to indicate the reason or purpose of an action. In the given sentence, the police are stating that untidiness should not be a reason, indicating the purpose of the statement.
- "For" is used to connect the noun or pronoun with the reason. In this sentence, the noun is "people," and the reason is "untidiness." Therefore, the preposition "for" is used to connect the two.
- "For" is also used to show the result of an action. In this case, the result of the reason (untidiness) is the avoidance of subways.
Example: The teacher scolded him for being late.
- The preposition "for" connects the reason (being late) with the result (getting scolded).
Conclusion
Therefore, the correct answer is option D (for). The police say untidiness should not be a reason for people to avoid subways.
Fill in the blank with the most suitable word from the options given b...
The preposition, for, usually tells us about the use of something, a reason or purpose. Hence in this sentence Option D can be correctly used to show how untidiness of the subways should not be a reason or excuse for people to avoid them.
Options A, B and C are incorrect as they would be grammatically incorrect if used in the sentence rendering it no meaning. By is generally used to indicate an agent while because is used to establish the cause of an event. To is used to indicate a time, place or relationship. Hence these options are incorrect answers to the above question.