WBCS.LIVE practice question

Insert the right preposition in the blank space: He died ______ dengue.

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

Answer options

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

Correct answer and explanation

Correct answer: of

Explanation: āœ… Correct Answer: C. of šŸ“š Explanation: In English, when someone passes away due to a specific disease, the preposition 'of' is the standard choice. For example, one dies 'of' cancer, 'of' malaria, or 'of' dengue. While 'from' is sometimes used for external causes like hunger or injuries, 'of' is strictly preferred for internal medical conditions in formal grammar.