WBCS.LIVE practice question

Fill in the blank with the appropriate preposition: I rest ___________ your promise.

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

Answer options

  1. to
  2. on
  3. with
  4. upon

Correct answer and explanation

Correct answer: upon

Explanation: Context: The phrase ‘rest upon’ means to depend or rely on something. Hence, the correct preposition is ‘upon’. 1. to ❌ – incorrect usage. 2. on ❌ – similar in meaning but less formal. 3. with ❌ – does not fit contextually. 4. upon ✅ – correct; formal and appropriate. Correct Sentence/Example Sentence: I rest upon your promise to complete the work on time.