WBCS.LIVE practice question

Select the appropriate preposition to fill in the blank: 'He has been suffering ___ fever since Monday.'

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

Answer options

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

Correct answer and explanation

Correct answer: from

Explanation: āœ… Correct Answer: C) from šŸ“š Explanation: In English, the verb 'suffer' is consistently followed by the preposition 'from' when referring to an illness, pain, or a negative condition. Using 'with' or 'of' in this context is a common mistake. 'From' correctly indicates the source or the nature of the distress the person is experiencing.