WBCS.LIVE practice question

Fill in the blank with the appropriate preposition: Get rid ___________ bad company.

Solve this multiple-choice question and check the correct answer with its explanation below.

Answer options

  1. to
  2. on
  3. for
  4. of

Correct answer and explanation

Correct answer: of

Explanation: Context: The correct phrase is ‘get rid of’, which means to free oneself from something unwanted. The preposition ‘of’ always follows ‘get rid’. 1. to ❌ – incorrect. 2. on ❌ – wrong usage. 3. for ❌ – doesn’t fit. 4. of ✅ – correct; fixed phrase. Correct Sentence/Example Sentence: You must get rid of bad company if you want to improve your life.