Question

Fill in the blanks with the most suitable word:
The path of success is beset _________ difficulties.
A. With
B. By
C. Through
D. Along

Answer 1

Hint:Recall the appropriate preposition that must follow the word ‘beset’, choose appropriate one according to the context in which it has been used
Make sure that you know what the word ‘beset’ means, also choose the preposition according to the context.

Complete answer:
To answer this question, it is important for us to understand what the word ‘beset’ means. The word ‘beset’ refers to ‘to be covered or studded with' and (of a problem or difficulty) trouble (someone or something) persistently. According to the context, the first meaning fits in the given statement because it is trying to say that the path of success isn’t easy, rather it is full of difficulties. The appropriate preposition that must be followed by the word ‘beset’ is ‘with’ according to the grammar rules. Therefore, the correct answer is Option A.
For example:
1. The poor had to beset with financial constraints during the lockdown
2. Achieving this award isn’t a cake walk, as one has to beset with stereotypes.
3. The students were beset with anxiety and constant pressure because of the postponement of the examination over and over again.
4. Achieving that ambiguous goal isn’t easy because one has to unlearn the beset norms and stereotypes to get there.
5. As the country was beset with restrictions, the country’s economic condition waned.
6. Everyone is instructed to beset themselves with the PPEs kits for protection purposes while travelling.

Hence the correct answer is option ‘A’.

Note::1.The prepositions have a tendency to change according to the content they are used in.
2. The word ‘beset’ can also be used along with ‘by’ but it all depends upon in what context we are using the word.
3. Be wise enough to know the context.