Which preposition should fill in the blank? “We were delayed __________ traffic.”
Question and options
Which preposition should fill in the blank?
“We were delayed __________ traffic.”
“We were delayed __________ traffic.”
- at
- with
- in
- through
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: C - in
'Delayed in traffic' is the idiomatic form (being stuck in traffic). 'At', 'with' and 'through' do not collocate here. The other acceptable form, 'by traffic', is not offered.
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