Fill in the blank with the correct word from the options given below:-
He grieved ____ the loss of money in his business.
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 2
The correct answer is Option (2) → over
Complete sentence: He grieved over the loss of money in his business. The loss of money in his business is the cause of his sorrow, so he "grieved over" it.
| Option | Used to show | Example |
|---|---|---|
| (1) from | a starting point or source. "Grieve from a loss" is not used. | She has just come back from Delhi. |
| (2) over (answer) | Grieve means to feel deep sorrow, especially over a loss. The cause of the sorrow is introduced by over (or "for"): one grieves over a loss. | The family is still grieving over the death of their pet. |
| (3) after | a later time. It does not name the cause of grief. | We went for a walk after lunch. |
| (4) of | possession or relation. "Grieve of" is not standard English. | She drank a cup of tea. |