WBCS.LIVE practice question

Fill in the blank with the suitable preposition: He presided ________ the meeting.

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

Answer options

  1. over
  2. at
  3. in
  4. for

Correct answer and explanation

Correct answer: over

Explanation: āœ… Correct Answer: A. over šŸ“š Explanation: The verb 'presided' is traditionally followed by the preposition 'over' when referring to a person leading a meeting or a formal gathering. It shows authority and management of the event. To 'preside over' something is the standard idiomatic way to describe the role of a chairperson. This pairing is essential for formal and professional English writing.