Question

Fill in the blank with the most appropriate word.
I introduced Terry _ _ _ _ Janet, 2 years before they were married.
1) With
2) By
3) To
4) at

Answer 1

Hint: The blank will be filled with a preposition. A preposition is a word that comes before a noun or a pronoun. It establishes the relationship between two words or elements of a clause.

Complete answer:
Option a ‘with’ is used to indicate inclusion. For example, “I introduced the session with a bang, and people loved it.” Using ‘with’ would mean that the speaker introduced Terry along with Janet to some other person. This is invalid in the context of this sentence. Thus, option ‘a’ is incorrect.
Option b ‘by’ is used to indicate the usage of something. For example, “I prefer to travel by the road than air.” Here the usage of ‘road’ is being talked about, the usage of means of transport. This is invalid in the context of this sentence. Thus option ‘b’ is incorrect.
Option c ‘to’ is usually followed by a noun or a verb and indicates the direction or destination or the receiver of an action. In the above sentence, it indicates the receiver of an action. Thus, option c ‘to’ is the correct preposition for the blank.
Option d ‘at’ is used to indicate the location or time of an event. For example, “I’ll meet you at the Church.”, or “I’ll meet you at 7 p.m. in the evening.” This is invalid in the context of the sentence. Thus, option ‘d’ is incorrect.

Note:
‘To’ give the answer ‘to whom’ The speaker introduced Terry. This is also a way through which we can come to the correct answer.