Fill in the blank with suitable preposition : Although he promised to…

The correct answer is Option (1) → (E) only

Stand by someone means to support and stay loyal to someone, especially in difficult times. The sentence speaks of a promise of support "in difficulties", so only by fits.

Complete sentence: Although he promised to stand by me in difficulties he did not live up to it.

(A) To — Incorrect.

• Stand to means to be likely to gain or lose something (stand to win).
• It does not mean support.
  Example: The farmers stand to gain from the new scheme.

(B) For — Incorrect.

• Stand for means to represent, or to tolerate.
  Example: UN stands for United Nations.

(C) Over — Incorrect.

• Stand over someone means to stay close and watch him, often to supervise.
  Example: The teacher stood over him until he finished the work.

(D) Upon — Incorrect.

• Stand upon (stand on) means to insist on something.
  Example: He always stands upon his rights.

(E) By — Correct.

• "Stand by me in difficulties" means support me in difficult times.

Tip: In this question the options do not follow the order of the statements (Option 1 = (E) only, Option 2 = (B) only, Option 3 = (C) only, Option 4 = (A) only). NTA often jumbles the options in this way, so after finding the correct statement, read the options carefully and mark the one with the right letter.

 

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