Correct option is A
Option (a) contains an error.
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Error Explanation: The correct preposition to be used with "witnesses" is
"to" rather than
"of".
Correct Sentence:
Four people were witnesses to that event.
Example: He was a witness to the accident.
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Grammatical Rule Used: Certain nouns require specific prepositions for correctness and standard usage. "Witness" is always followed by "to" when referring to events.
Examples:
Advantage of/over
· "Advantage of" is used when referring to the benefit of something.
· "Advantage over" is used when referring to an upper hand over someone.
· Example: She took full
advantage of the opportunity.
· Example: His experience gave him an
advantage over other candidates.
Need for
· Indicates a necessity for something.
· Example: There is a growing
need for renewable energy.
Access to
· Used to denote the ability to reach or use something.
· Example: Students have
access to free online courses.
Connection to/with
· "Connection to" is used for linking with something.
· "Connection with" is used for relationships.
· Example: The wires have a
connection to the power source.
· Example: He has a strong
connection with the local community.
Reason for
· Indicates the cause or justification for something.
· Example: The
reason for his absence was a family emergency.
Objection to
· Used to express disapproval or disagreement.
· Example: He raised an
objection to the proposal.
Preference for
· Indicates liking one thing over another.
· Example: She has a
preference for tea over coffee.
Familiarity with
· Refers to knowledge or recognition of something.
· Example: His
familiarity with the topic impressed everyone.