Choose the correct option to complete the sentence:
Meera did not touch the cake at the party because she is allergic ______ peanuts.
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 3
The correct answer is Option (3) → to
Complete sentence: Meera did not touch the cake at the party because she is allergic to peanuts. Meera keeps away from peanuts because her body reacts badly to them.
| Option | Used to show | Example |
|---|---|---|
| (1) from | where something starts or comes from | These oranges came from Nagpur. |
| (2) with | being together, or the thing used to do something | Papa tied the gate shut with a rope. |
| (3) to (answer) | fixed with “allergic”, which always takes “to”: falling ill when the body comes in contact with something, such as a food, dust or a medicine | My little brother is allergic to dust. |
| (4) of | something belongs to or is part of something else | The leg of this chair is loose. |