Select the most appropriate preposition from the given options to fill in the blank.
The fact that Kim was offered a job has no connection _____ the fact that her cousin is the Managing Director.
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 2
The correct answer is Option (2) → with
Complete sentence: The fact that Kim was offered a job has no connection with the fact that her cousin is the Managing Director. Kim's job offer is not linked to the fact that her cousin heads the company, so "has no connection with the fact" is correct.
| Option | Used to show | Example |
|---|---|---|
| (1) for | purpose or the person something is meant for. It does not follow "connection" to show a link between two facts. | This parcel is for your sister. |
| (2) with (answer) | The noun connection takes the preposition with when one thing is linked to another: "a connection with something". | The police found no connection with the earlier robbery. |
| (3) behind | position at the back of something, or the hidden cause of it ("the reason behind"). It is not used after "connection". | The cat is hiding behind the sofa. |
| (4) to | direction or the receiver of something. "Connection to" is heard in everyday, especially American, English, but the standard pairing taught for this noun in formal English is "connection with". | She walked to the station. |