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Select the most appropriate option that can substitute the highlighted words in the given sentence. I was appointed for this post.
Question

Select the most appropriate option that can substitute the highlighted words in the given sentence.
I was appointed for this post.

A.

at this

B.

in this

C.

to this

D.

no improvement

Correct option is C

The correct substitution of the highlighted words is (c) to this.
Explanation: The correct preposition after “appointed” when followed by a position or post is “to”. “Appointed to a post” is the standard phrase.
Grammatical rule used:
�� Use “appointed to” when referring to positions or designations.
Example: She was appointed to the post of Director.
�� Information Booster: Incorrect usage like “appointed for” or “in” is a common SSC trap.

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