Question

Choose the correct sequence of prepositions that completes the 3 given sentences. When she heard the final verdict, her face took ______  a grim expression. I was taken ______ by the sudden announcement that the meeting was canceled. The students were taken ______  with the idea of organizing a charity event for the upcoming holiday season.

• A. aback
• B. up
• C. on
• D. over
• E. after

Hint:

When selecting prepositions in sentence completion questions, consider the phrasal verbs or expressions that commonly go together with the verb in the sentence.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is D

Sentence analysis for preposition selection: 1. Her face took \_\_\_ a grim expression after the final verdict. The correct preposition is "on" because "took on" means to adopt, fitting the context. 2. I was taken \_\_\_ by the meeting's sudden cancellation. The preposition "aback" is correct; "taken aback" signifies surprise or shock. 3. The students were taken \_\_\_ with the charity event idea. "Up" is the correct preposition; "taken up with" implies interest. Step 1: Conclusion.
The correct preposition sequence is \( \boxed{(D) CAB} \), where "on," "aback," and "up" complete the sentences.