WBCS.LIVE practice question

He shows great ability _________ mathematics.

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

Answer options

  1. at
  2. of
  3. about
  4. in

Correct answer and explanation

Correct answer: in

Explanation: Context: The word ‘ability’ is followed by the preposition ‘in’ when referring to a subject or field of skill. 1. at ❌ – used for activities like ‘good at dancing’. 2. of ❌ – incorrect preposition. 3. about ❌ – shows topic, not skill. 4. in ✅ – correct; used for academic or professional subjects. Correct Sentence/Example Sentence: He shows great ability in mathematics.