SSC CHSL 2025 · PYQ · Fill in the Blanks (Prepositions) · medium
The following sentence has two blanks. Choose the most suitable set of prepositions from the given options to fill in the blanks and complete the sentence meaningfully: She was reprimanded _____ being late and warned _____ further delays.
A.from, despite
B.for, against✓ Correct
C.at, of
D.on, for
Explanation
'Reprimanded for' is the correct collocation when stating the reason for a reprimand, and 'warned against' is correct when cautioning someone to avoid something, making 'for, against' the right pair.
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