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From the words or groups of words lettered A to D, choose the one that best completes each of the following sentences.

The treasurer should account …. the lost receipts.
  •  A.

    for

  •  B.

    over

  •  C.

    into

  •  D.

    on

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The correct answer is A. for

The complete sentence is: The treasurer should account for the lost receipts.

Explanation:

The preposition ‘for’ is used to indicate the reason or purpose for something. In this sentence, the treasurer needs to explain or give an account for the reason why the receipts were lost. The preposition ‘for’ correctly links the accounting to the lost receipts.

Other options:

  • B. over ‘Over’ does not make sense in this context. It usually indicates a physical position above something or the completion of an activity.
  • C. into ‘Into’ suggests a movement or transformation, which does not fit with accounting for lost receipts.
  • D. on ‘On’ typically indicates a position or location, which does not make sense when accounting for lost receipts.
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English Language  |  Multiple Choice  |  2012
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