Fill in the blank with the correct preposition.
The new rule does not apply ________ students of the final year.
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 1
The correct answer is Option (1) → to
Complete sentence: The new rule does not apply to students of the final year. Here the rule does not cover final-year students.
| Option | Used to show | Example |
|---|---|---|
| (1) to (answer) | fixed with “apply”: a rule is meant for someone, and they must follow it | The late fee does not apply to students who live in the hostel. |
| (2) for | “Apply for” means to ask formally for something, such as a job or a loan. A rule does not ask for students. | Neha will apply for a scholarship this year. |
| (3) with | together with someone or something. “Apply” does not take “with” before the people a rule covers. | Karan went to the fair with his cousins. |
| (4) on | position on a surface. A rule is not placed on students, so “apply on” does not fit. | The phone is on the table. |