Choose the correct option to fill in the blank:
After the check-up, the doctor told Mr Sharma to abstain ______ fried food and sweets for at least three months.
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 4
The correct answer is Option (4) → from
Complete sentence: After the check-up, the doctor told Mr Sharma to abstain from fried food and sweets for at least three months. The doctor wants Mr Sharma to stay away from fried food and sweets.
| Option | Used to show | Example |
|---|---|---|
| (1) of | belonging, or what something is made of | She bought a box of chalk for the class. |
| (2) against | being opposed to something, or touching it | Many residents spoke against the new toll plaza. |
| (3) off | moving away from a surface or place | Wipe the dust off the table before lunch. |
| (4) from (answer) | fixed with “abstain”: to keep oneself from having or doing something | During the fast, Dadi abstains from eating grains. |