WBCS.LIVE practice question

Insert proper preposition in the sentence. I prevailed _______ him to join our group.

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

Answer options

  1. on
  2. upon
  3. beside
  4. along with

Correct answer and explanation

Correct answer: on

Explanation: The blank requires a preposition that fits the context of 'I prevailed _______ him to join our group,' indicating persuading or convincing someone. 'On' is the correct preposition, as 'prevail on' is a standard phrasal verb meaning to persuade someone to do something. A. on ✅: Forms 'prevail on,' meaning to convince, fitting the context. B. upon ❌: 'Prevail upon' is sometimes used but less common; 'on' is standard. C. beside ❌: Means next to, irrelevant to persuasion. D. along with ❌: Suggests accompaniment, not suitable for 'prevail.' Correct Answer: A. on.