Find out the correct preposition to fill the blank. Many people complain __________ the heat
Question and options
Find out the correct preposition to fill the blank.
Many people complain __________ the heat
- for
- of
- with
- in
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: B - of
The traditional collocation for complaining about a physical discomfort/ailment is 'complain of' (complain of the heat, of a headache). 'For', 'with' and 'in' are incorrect.
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