Question

Fill in the blank with the correct preposition.

The Opposition party called for the Minister's resignation_____ the scandal had broken.

1. after
2. across
3. along
4. in

Answer 1

Correct Answer - Option 1 : after

The correct preposition is after.

• Let's look at the meaning of the given prepositions:
  • after- happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
  • across- to the opposite side
  • along- with a forward motion
  • in - to or toward the inside of
• As per the context of the sentence, the minister's resignation was desired subsequent to the scandal became known to everyone.
• Hence from the given meanings, we find that the preposition 'after' is the correct choice here.
   

Correct sentence: The Opposition party called for the Minister's resignation after the scandal had broken.