Complete the sentence by choosing the appropriate set of prepositions:
He is notoriously mean __________ his treatment __________ his servants.
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 1
The correct answer is Option (1) - in, of
The correct set of prepositions is in, of.
The completed sentence is: He is notoriously mean in his treatment of his servants.
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In is used to specify the area or manner in which someone's characteristic (being mean) is demonstrated. Here, the "area" is his treatment.
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Of is used to show a relationship between "treatment" and the people being treated, which are his servants. It indicates the object of his treatment.