Question

Complete the sentence: 
"The team faced the challenge ___________ confidence, leading to their success.''

• A. with
• B. by
• C. in
• D. at

Hint:

Choose prepositions based on the sentence’s context; ``with'' often describes the manner or emotion accompanying an action.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is A

To correctly complete the sentence, we must identify the preposition that is both contextually appropriate and grammatically sound. Let's examine each choice:

• with: This preposition signifies possession or the means by which something is done, implying the team possessed confidence.
• by: This preposition indicates the method or agent. It is less suitable here as the specific method is not identified.
• in: This preposition typically denotes inclusion or a location. It does not establish a logical link between 'challenge' and 'confidence'.
• at: This preposition relates to time or location and is therefore not fitting for this context.

Based on this analysis, the sentence "The team faced the challenge with confidence, leading to their success." is both grammatically sound and logically consistent.