WBCS.LIVE practice question

Fill in with a suitable preposition: He is taller than you ______ two inches.

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

Answer options

  1. with
  2. of
  3. in
  4. by

Correct answer and explanation

Correct answer: by

Explanation: When we compare two things and mention the difference in measure/quantity, the correct preposition is ‘by’. with ❌ – not used for difference in height. of ❌ – incorrect in this context. in ❌ – also wrong here. by ✅ – correct; expresses the difference. ✔ Correct Sentence: He is taller than you by two inches. ✅