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EnglishGrammar: Preposition

Fill in the blank with the correct word from the options given below:…

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.

OptionUsed to showExample
(1) froma 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) aftera later time. It does not name the cause of grief.We went for a walk after lunch.
(4) ofpossession or relation. "Grieve of" is not standard English.She drank a cup of tea.

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