Target Exam

CUET

Subject

English

Chapter

Grammar: Preposition

Question:

Fill in the blank with the correct preposition.

She is married __________ him.

Options:

with

to

for

of

Correct Answer:

to

Explanation:

The correct answer is Option (2) - to

The phrase "married to" is the correct preposition usage in English to indicate the person someone is married to.

Correct Sentence:

"She is married to him."

Options:

  1. with:

    • Incorrect: "Married with" is not standard usage in English when referring to a spouse.
  2. to:

    • Correct: "Married to" is the appropriate preposition to indicate the relationship with the spouse.
  3. for:

    • Incorrect: "Married for" might indicate a reason or purpose (e.g., "married for love"), but it is not suitable here.
  4. of:

    • Incorrect: "Married of" is not grammatically correct in this context.