Target Exam

CUET

Subject

English

Chapter

Grammar: Preposition

Question:

Fill in the blank with the most appropriate preposition :

Children are attracted __________ anything that glitters.

Options:

By

Towards

To

With

Correct Answer:

To

Explanation:

The correct answer is Option (3) - To

The correct preposition to use with "attracted" in this context is "to".

 "Children are attracted to anything that glitters."

  • The phrase "attracted to" means drawn towards or interested in something.

OTHER OPTIONS

 "By" → Incorrect

  • "Attracted by" is used when referring to the cause of the attraction.
  • Example: She was attracted by his kindness.

 "Towards" → Incorrect

  • "Towards" indicates movement or direction, not attraction.
  • Example: He walked towards the door.

 "With" → Incorrect

  • "Attracted with" is not a standard phrase in English.